Chapter 311: Ascend to the Fifth Tier: Trinity!

【Transcendent Sequence】

Steam Wizard: Level 50.

Primordial Dark Sea: Level 50.

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【Transcendent Divine Skill】

Phase Walk (665 fragments): Level 50.

Immortal·Flame Heart (1300 fragments): Level 50.

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【Transcendent Talent】

Precision·High-Dimensional·Correction (SSS rank): 2100%.

Steam·World·Primordial Static (SSS exclusive rank): 2100%.

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Barrier Wind Tunnel.

Inside the Magical Cabin.

He examined his current Transcendent Fifth Tier level and realm.

Ta Ke took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, a faint smile appearing on his cheek.

"Finally ascended to the Fifth Tier."

In the meditation practice within the Barrier Wind Tunnel, Ta Ke devoted all his energy to cultivating and advancing his Transcendent State.

It took a full four-plus months.

Ta Ke advanced the 【Lord·Ancient·Flame State】 to the 20% level of the Fourth Tier peak.

Reaching 20% already allows ascension to the Fifth Tier.

To be safe.

Ta Ke meditated quietly for another half month, meticulously refining his 【Lord·Ancient·Flame State】.

After confirming that his Transcendent State foundation was solid and free of major issues.

Ta Ke then began to attempt a breakthrough.

The two pieces of material obtained earlier had already been tempered by Ta Ke on his way to Qianya Merman Island, and the material acquired on Qianya Merman Island had also been refined by Ta Ke during these months of meditation.

Moreover, each type of material was repeatedly tempered and polished by Ta Ke.

His own ascension materials naturally required extra effort.

Soul: Red Dragon Lord Crown‑tier material.

Life: Stone‑Bone Bird Lord Crystal material.

Source Energy: Oceanic Giant Whale Lord material.

For other Transcendent beings, ascending the Fifth Tier carries huge risk.

But for Ta Ke, whose talent is extremely high and who possesses top‑grade refining methods, it is merely a matter of course.

After adjusting his Transcendent State and the Steam Wizard ecological cycle.

Ta Ke prepared the ascension elixir and began the ascension.

The whole process was uneventful.

"Steady" is the most accurate description.

The coveted, steady breakthrough that countless Transcendent beings yearn for unfolded in Ta Ke's plain yet perfect execution.

After about a week of careful assimilation.

Ta Ke successfully ascended to Transcendent Fifth Tier.

Soul, Source Energy, Life.

A combination of one Crown‑tier Lord material and two Lord‑grade materials.

Perfectly absorbed by Ta Ke's Steam Wizard Sequence Tree.

The Sequence Tree of the Fifth Tier ascension grew ever stronger.

Even to the point that

The current "Steam Wizard Sequence Tree" now actively draws the World's primordial traits and begins to construct its own sequence ecological world.

It should be known that building a sequence ecological world is one of the foundations of a Chao Shen Da Shi's ascension.

Ta Ke, whose innate talent is profound, began early to lay the groundwork for a Chao Shen Da Shi's ascension.

In a sense,

The cultivation of mid‑ and high‑level Transcendent beings is essentially laying the foundation for a Chao Shen Da Shi's ascension.

Ta Ke's Fifth Tier ascension triggers the "Sequence Tree" metamorphosis.

Ta Ke's "Transcendent State" subsequently completes its metamorphosis.

Once the Transcendent State has fully transformed, the Source Energy follows suit.

Finally comes the metamorphosis of the soul and the flesh.

The order of transformation makes this clear.

【Steam Wizard Sequence Tree】 is the absolute core.

The Transcendent State 【Lord·Ancient·Flame State】 is the transcendent body that supports the sequence's operation, a secondary core.

The "Transcendent State" fully envelops the "Sequence Tree", while the Tree's foundation grants the Transcendent State sufficient strength.

"Source Energy" serves as the bridge between the Transcendent being and the external cycle.

Finally the flesh and the soul.

For Ta Ke, at the current stage 【Physical Body】 and 【Soul】 still have a strong need for preservation.

The "Soul Rune" carries several witchcrafts—Soul Shadow Veil, Spirit Walk Hand, and so on—all are powerful and have many clever uses.

The "Flesh-and-Blood Body" can bear more damage and serves as a buffer zone for Transcendent‑state defense.

"Hmm… without realizing it, I have already reached a level where I no longer regard the flesh as a person."

Ta Ke pondered for a moment, then couldn't help but smile.

From Fourth Tier level 49 to Fifth Tier level 50.

Though it is only a one‑level increase, it is a metamorphosis of a major tier.

Just by sitting here, relying on the Fifth Tier 【Steam·Wizard】 sequence.

One's own and the outside's "Source Energy Activation", "Rune Resonance", "Ecological Suppression", and so on all far exceed the previous Fourth Tier, resulting in a massive power boost.

Experiencing his immersion in the Transcendent Fifth Tier state, Ta Ke gradually steadied his mind.

He lifted his head to look out the window of the Wonder Cabin.

When Ta Ke first began cultivation, the Wonder Cabin supported the Second Ring State·Wonder Cabin.

And after the cycle of the Old‑day·Star‑Steam Ecology and the high‑intensity cycle of the Barrier Wind Channel.

The Wonder Cabin now has initially coalesced into the Third Ring State.

Yes, with Ta Ke's completion of the Fifth Tier promotion.

The Wonder Cabin also completed the construction of the Third Ring·Wonder Cabin.

Although the Third Ring is not very obvious.

Yet its outline can already be seen.

And this point is most evident on the system's anchoring idle page.

【Barrier Wind Channel·Third Ring·Steam·Wonder Tower】

Source Energy Experience: 30.5 per hour.

From the start of anchoring to now, about three months have passed, plus the Source Energy Experience Ta Ke had previously hoarded.

Ta Ke currently holds nearly two hundred thousand Source Energy Experience.

Yet each level of the over‑50‑level Transcendent Witchcraft and Transcendent Ability upgrades consumes a startling amount.

Ta Ke plans to set it aside for now, and upgrade later when needed.

Of course.

Ta Ke's main focus is not the Source Energy Experience.

Rather, it is the compatibility between the Old‑day·Steam·Wonder Tower's steam ecology and the 「World Barrier」.

During the several months of cultivation here.

Ta Ke fully unleashed his 【Steam·World】 innate ability.

Continuously guiding the Old‑day·Steam and the 「World Barrier」 to perform ecological cycles.

Now is the time to test the results.

Ta Ke's sensation lasted a full ten‑plus minutes.

"Huh…"

Opening his eyes, Ta Ke let out a long sigh.

Then a slight smile gradually appeared on his face.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Gently rubbing his palm, Ta Ke mused to himself.

"Although the 【World Gate】 responded very weakly, it still responded in the end."

"Moreover, the 【World Gate】 not only responded, but also perfectly syncs with my Transcendent Divine Skill 【Phase Walk】—simply marvelous."

"Now… I can almost try my Trinity Plan."

"To the Eastern Continent Stone Statue Empire for a city‑clearing… cough cough… it's for a Starburst Experiment, which makes it much easier."

The Ao Gu Twin Star Transcendent Realm is the 「Twin Star Realm」.

While the 「Twin Star Transcendent Realm」 possesses a 「World Gate」 that solitary Transcendent worlds lack.

Using the World Gate's interworld teleportation power, one can freely traverse the Eastern and Western continents with ease.

Even to properly cultivate the 「World Gate」.

Expanding the 「World Gate Ecology」 continuously.

Perhaps in the future the Ao Gu Twin Star Transcendent World will enter the development path of a 「Gate World」.

【Transcendent·Gate World】 is a Transcendent world worth heavily cultivating in the Three‑Eyed God·Holy Spirit Realm.

Unfortunately.

Yet decades ago, when the Sun Rock Empire ruler and Duke Sairiangs made a wager—whoever won would own the World Gate region—…

After the Sun Rock Empire ruler lost, he acted dishonorably, secretly using a massive accumulation of primal source material to blow up the 【World Gate】.

This enraged Duke Sairiangs to the point that he razed five Transcendent city‑states of the Sun Rock Empire, finally calming his anger.

If Duke Sairiangs could have killed the Sun Rock Empire ruler…

Then Duke Sairiangs would have long since annihilated the Sun Rock Empire and unified the Western Continent.

But the problem is, Duke Sairiangs cannot kill the Sun Rock Empire ruler.

Under such circumstances, Duke Sairiangs does not dare to easily eradicate the Sun Rock Empire.

He leaves the Sun Rock Empire with a certain territory.

It can still restrain the Sun Rock Empire ruler, making him cautious.

Once the Sun Rock Empire is completely wiped out.

Do you think the carefree, unrestrained Sun Rock Empire Sovereign would, while Grand Duke Sairiangs is away from the world, copy the same tactic against the Sairiangs Principality?

The reason Grand Duke Sairiangs dares not annihilate all the Supernal city‑states of the Sun Rock Empire is exactly that.

The same issue also appears in the Stone Golem Empire.

When Grand Duke Sairiangs reached the Ninth Stage, he was regarded as an invincible Ninth‑Stage being.

Ordinary Ninth‑Stage crown ranks are beaten to the ground by Grand Duke Sairiangs.

However, the Stone Golem Continent suppresses primal energy magic, and Grand Duke Sairiangs is—a wizard.

The Ninth‑Stage Grand Duke Sairiangs cannot launch an eastern campaign onto the Eastern Continent.

And when Grand Duke Sairiangs draws upon the power of the Forbidden Zone of the Chaotic Ancient Continent, and after returning is able to break through,

he becomes a Chao Shen Da Shi of "non‑pure native".

The World Passage allows Grand Duke Sairiangs to enter the Ao Gu Twin Stars Supernal World.

But the Dual‑Realm Barrier blocks passage.

Therefore.

The Chao Shen Da Shi‑level Grand Duke Sairiangs possesses great power, yet cannot reach the Eastern Continent and can only sigh at the horizon.

Precisely… the Sun Rock Empire Sovereign can go to the Eastern Continent.

The Sun Rock Empire Sovereign cannot defeat Grand Duke Sairiangs, but can preserve his life and flee to the Eastern Continent.

This is another reason Grand Duke Sairiangs has never dared to act against the Sun Rock Empire.

Today, in the Ao Gu Twin Stars Supernal World, the tripartite stalemate persists; delving a page or two reveals a plethora of historical legacy issues.

Although the World Gate was detonated, its properties remain, and someday it may reappear.

Of course, that is a story for later.

At present, what Taku is doing is using "Steam·World" together with the World Barrier to complete a steam ecological cycle.

Thus he employs his own 【World】 to guide the World Gate's ultra‑long‑range teleportation ability.

In this way, Taku can use his Divine Art 【Phase Walk】, combined with the guided World Gate power, to effortlessly descend onto the Eastern Continent.

Landing is a minor issue.

The big problem is returning.

Taku can leave a Sixth‑Stage Soul Veil in a magical cottage or similar.

He embeds abundant phase power and world power in it, prepares the World Gate guidance, and can jump back from the Eastern Continent over an ultra‑long distance.

The Trinity solves the biggest problem by silently returning from the Eastern Continent.

【Source Realm Island】 【World Barrier】 【Eastern Continent】

By linking them together with the World Gate, Taku traverses freely.

This is Taku's Trinity plan to annihilate the Stone Golem Empire.

Doesn't the Stone Golem Empire Sovereign want to use the empire's power to ascend?

Taku's aim is to cut the firewood from under the pot, preventing you from even becoming king; without the king's ecological support, how can you ascend?

"Let's try first and see how far we can jump using the World Gate."

A thought flickers.

The Sixth‑Stage Soul Veil leaps out directly from the shadow behind Taku.

【World】 【Phase Walk】

The two great forces continuously settle upon the Soul Veil.

After both forces stabilize,

Taku swiftly guides the World Gate's power.

When the three forces reach stable balance,

Taku uses his own 【World】 power to harmonize with the Barrier World.

Soon, Taku senses the transmission thread extending from the World Gate to the Soul Veil.

After establishing the return transmission anchor,

Taku begins to accumulate the divine power of 【Phase Walk】.

After a dozen breaths, Taku feels the accumulation is sufficient.

Taking a deep breath, Taku steadies his mind and follows the World Gate's transmission force.

He suddenly propels himself toward the depths of the Eastern Continent.

"Bzz…"

In an instant, Taku feels as if launched by a cannon.

Powerful spatial forces press in from all directions.

Fortunately, Taku's 【World】 power is strong enough, and his Supernal physique is not weak.

He can fully withstand the compressive force of the transmission space.

During transmission, the surrounding world flashes by like a marquee, then blurs into vague lines.

After several breaths, the surrounding pressure suddenly dissipates.

The world's image re‑imprints onto Taku's eyes.

At this moment… Taku is high above, with clouds and mist constantly sweeping past him.

"Wooo…"

Accompanied by a low‑pitched steam roar, the golden Steam·Light Feather Blade behind Taku flares rapidly.

The Light Feather Blade flickers slightly, and Taku steadies his descent in the air.

The two hands sweep forward.

The thick cloud layer was split open by Ta Ke, creating a gap.

Yet below lay vast farmland, with many farmers the size of ants, hard at work in the fields.

Soon Ta Ke found, in a place resembling a noble castle manor surrounded by hills, traces of supernatural aura.

And the surrounding farms and pastures all encircled that noble castle manor.

It's somewhat like a primitive and ancient noble serf ecosystem.

It is said that many supernatural worlds are like this.

Ta Ke had no intention of going down to investigate or disturb this area.

He simply observed in this meticulous way.

To wage a one-person war.

Ta Ke had too many things to prepare.

For now, it's merely a preliminary attempt to enter the East Continent; Ta Ke will not take any action.

After flying with the clouds for several hours, Ta Ke then used his own 【World】 to communicate with the outside world.

Soon the World responded to Ta Ke.

Following that subtle connection, Ta Ke activated the transmission power of the 【World Gate】.

Hum—

The same feeling of spatial compression as before.

After the abstract, hazy connective lines dissipated.

Ta Ke appeared in the magic cottage, within the sixth-tier Soul Veil.

Ta Ke, having walked out from within the Soul Veil, carefully sensed it and then laughed softly.

Triune unity, great success.

After many attempts, I can even control the landing point of the World Gate precisely through force and direction.

As of now, I can be sent to a great distance.

This also means I can penetrate any corner of the Stone Demon Statue Empire in the East Continent.

After all, the East Continent isn't that large, and it doesn't have much ocean either.

I'll use a world as my testing ground!

This is what a wizard ought to do.

Moreover, I can now obtain vast amounts of Blood Source Essence from the Stone Demon Statue Empire to cultivate my supernatural defense, the Grandmaster Blood Source Scale Armor.

Previously, Ta Ke made a deal with Wa Lun Ding·Wu De.

Ta Ke needs 'Hai Yi Sha' to complete the inheritance of 'Star Meditation' and to guide her in fully mastering the 'Primeval Star Meditation' secret canon.

Furthermore, a letter of recommendation must be written for Hai Yi Sha to enable her to take up a position at the Tri-Eye God Church in Saint Rand.

Thus, during this period, Hai Yi Sha followed Ta Ke to cultivate in this cliff wind tunnel area.

What Ta Ke obtained from Wa Lun Ding·Wu De, however, was this ancient cultivation manual of the Grandmaster Blood Source Scale Armor.

《Grandmaster Blood Source Scale Armor》

It is not something like a sequence seed.

It is a defensive secret manual cultivated with the 'Supernatural State' as its foundation.

The 'Supernatural State' of a supernatural being is rather hard to eradicate.

Once supernatural defense is cultivated, it is equivalent to arming the Supernatural State with armor, greatly enhancing its defensive capability.

Ta Ke, naturally robust in vitality, would naturally not miss such a powerful Grandmaster Blood Source Scale Armor.

However, cultivating the Grandmaster Blood Source Scale Armor requires a large amount of Blood Source Essence power.

Moreover, the supernatural beings of the East Continent who worship the Obscure Sun happen to be able to provide Ta Ke with abundant Blood Source Essence.

After a brief pondering.

Ta Ke, upon arriving at the desk, began writing a letter to Dr. Si Tan Li.

To eradicate the East Continent's Obscure Sun Church and rebel forces, the first step is to gain a thorough understanding of the East Continent and the Stone Demon Statue Empire.

Ta Ke knows little about Qianya Mermaid Island and does not know where to learn about the East Continent.

As for Dr. Si Tan Li, he surely has connections and can find talent knowledgeable about the East Continent.