Chapter 343

Grand Master High Tower Holy Hall

Soul Curtain Shadow Body

Ta Ke

Luomos, whose stature was a full twelve meters tall, had his eyes slightly closed as he carefully pondered the exposition of the steam mage before him who didn't even dare to reveal his true form.

Steam Witch

Supernatural Master

The scrutiny of that Chao Shen Da Shi Luomos made Ta Ke's condensed soul curtain body feel as if it were being seen through.

"It is much stronger than Duke Sailiangsi."

"Duke Sailiangsi's 【Master Form】 is only about six meters tall."

"And this Chao Shen Da Shi Luomos before us has a 【Master Form】 of over ten meters."

Three Crown Princes

"But generally speaking, the larger the 【Master Form】's stature, the relatively stronger the strength and the higher the rank."

"Moreover, Senior Luomos's 【Master Form】 should be of the Elemental Path, which is also the most common path."

Byron Adam

The Chao Shen Da Shi Luomos on the holy throne spoke slowly.

"In other words, after you entered this small world this time, relying on your own power, you captured the Insect Clan Empress, killed two out of the three people, and the last one escaped using a divine power space scroll?"

Mysterious Ancient Twin Stars

Mysterious Ancient Twin Stars Supernatural World

Sailiangsi Duchy

"Do you know who the two people you killed are, as well as the two who escaped?"

Divine Power Space Scroll

Blood Sea Ancient Relics Shipwreck Site

Alumofu Demi-God World

Black Witch Divine Court

"I have never heard of a prodigy called 'Ta Ni Lu' who could possess such terrifying strength."

Shipwreck Chaos Ecology

Chaos Forbidden Spell Seeds

Chaos Origin Essence Seeds

Alumofu Demi-God Faction

As for the identity of this impostor before him, Luomos had naturally guessed it long ago.

Lord Harold? We'll skip as it's title+name; we already have person Harold and title Duke etc. We'll not add.

Although it might have seized the advantage of the wizard's long-range forbidden spell, it precisely restrained those few top transcendent geniuses.

But, being able to reach this level, their talent and strength must be extremely strong, no doubt about that.

"You want to see me; what's the matter?"

Luomos asked slowly.

"First, there are potential traitors and entanglement issues."

Ta Ke elaborated his speculation in detail.

After a long while, Luomos nodded slightly.

"This plan is indeed somewhat lacking; I will naturally send people to investigate, after all, such war matters and small-world affairs are handled by subordinates."

"If there are spies in this regard, I will naturally not let them go."

Although the identity of this divine favored one, in Luomos's view, is not particularly noble.

But the potential of this divine favored one before us is extraordinary, belonging to the type worth investing in.

Luomos still needs to handle the other party's request.

"Second, I previously made an agreement with Lord Ha Luode: if I can contribute much in the counteroffensive of the small world, I can obtain the opportunity to be sent via the teleportation array to the Blood Sea Ancient Relic Shipwreck Site."

"If possible, I also hope that Senior Luomos will allow passage!"

"If the contribution is insufficient, I can also accumulate merits here."

After hearing Ta Ke's elaboration, Luomos began to ponder.

"Do you want to go to A Lu Mo Fu·Demi-God World?"

"Yes!" Ta Ke nodded.

Luomos pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"I granting passage is naturally no problem, but even if I allow it here, for you to now want to pass through the Blood Sea Ancient Relic Shipwreck Site and reach A Lu Mo Fu·Demi-God World would probably be extremely difficult."

"Mo Lei·Shen Ting joining forces with the Foreign Divine Alliance mainly wants to seize the Blood Sea Ancient Relic Shipwreck Site; you should know that the 【Shipwreck Chaos Ecology】 nurtured deep inside the relic shipwreck has gradually matured."

"Inside are various powerful chaos sequence seeds, such as chaos forbidden spell seeds, chaos origin essence seeds, and so on."

"These rare chaos ecology sequence seeds are extremely precious to Chao Shen Da Shi."

"Nowadays, all factions are coveting its top-tier resources."

"There, it is now a meat grinder; the A Lu Mo Fu Demi-God faction won't care whether you are a divine favored one or not."

"Moreover, you are a divine favored one of the Three-Eyed God; once you arrive, you will likely be conscripted."

"If it were a Chao Shen Da Shi, they could still preserve themselves in this large-scale battle, but... you are merely a sixth-stage transcendent; in real slaughter, being cannon fodder is no exaggeration."

"In my view, you need to advance to at least the eighth stage, even the ninth, before going to the A Lu Mo Fu Demi-God World is not too late."

"After all, the current state is war, not ordinary times."

Of course, if you insist on reaching the Alu Mofu Demigod World now, I won't stop you.

The decision is in your hands.

Luomos's exposition caused Ta Ke to quickly ponder.

Before, Ta Ke had dealings with other transcendent beings and also learned of the current severity of the outside war.

He already intended to cultivate here for a period before leaving.

And this time, Chao Shen Da Shi Luomos, with a higher perspective, let Ta Ke gain a clearer understanding.

"Senior Luomos, I am not going now; my current level is low, I need to cultivate and upgrade properly."

"Moreover, the Insect Empress, I also need to nurture her properly."

"I plan to cultivate in seclusion here for a while, and after advancing to the eighth and ninth ranks, I will then go to the Alu Mofu Demigod World."

Ta Ke's explanation made Luomos nod in satisfaction.

"Since you plan to cultivate here, then that Blood Sea Shipwreck Small World, you have bound the Insect Empress and the vast insect swarm, and can occupy half the territory for cultivation."

"Thank you, Senior Luomos."

Ta Ke thanked sincerely.

Ta Ke's main purpose in coming this time is to claim the territory of this shipwreck fragment small world.

Now, having secured half the world, being able to cultivate peacefully within it is naturally excellent.

While observing this Steam Wizard before him, Luomos slowly asked.

"Is your journey to the Alu Mofu Demigod World for further study, or to adventure elsewhere, or perhaps to go to the Three-Eyed God Divine Kingdom to pay homage to the Great Three-Eyed God?"

"For further study, to pursue the path of the Chao Shen Da Shi." Ta Ke replied.

"I see!"

Luomos nodded.

"The Demigod Holy Spirit Hall Academy of the Alu Mofu Demigod World is indeed renowned, having nurtured many Chao Shen Da Shi and legendary powerhouses."

"Then have you chosen a Grandmaster Heroic Spirit Mentor?"

"Um... I have chosen a mentor, but it is not a Grandmaster Heroic Spirit; rather, it is a venerable ancient legendary heroic spirit."

"Oh~~"

Luomos felt a bit regretful.

He kept this exceptionally talented Steam Wizard before him, also out of some selfish motives.

That is, in that small world, to construct a Heroic Spirit Altar so that his Heroic Spirit Mentor may descend, take him as a disciple, and provide guidance.

After all, such top-tier transcendent talent is rare.

As a result, this Steam Wizard genius has already chosen a mentor.

Although he felt a bit regretful, Luomos continued to ask.

"Which Legendary Heroic Spirit Mentor is yours?"

At the same time, Luomos quickly pondered.

"If the Heroic Spirit Mentor is on good terms, then it's fine."

"If the Heroic Spirit Mentor is on bad terms, hum... this kid is so cautious, entering the small world he doesn't even want to show his true form, using this shadow body to see me is too impolite; I should lock him up for twenty or thirty years, so as not to say I failed to protect him."

Seeing this Chao Shen Da Shi ask like that,

Ta Ke's eye corner twitched slightly.

Ta Ke had already guessed the other's intentions roughly.

As the long-standing Demigod Holy Spirit Hall Academy, its factions are intricate and complex.

If it falls into the hands of a Chao Shen Da Shi student of an opposing Legendary Heroic Spirit Mentor, there will surely be no good outcome.

And this is also why Ta Ke emerged using a Soul Veil Shadow Body.

"It is the great Legendary Heroic Spirit who makes the world lose color, Senior Moerman."

Ta Ke thought for a moment and spoke truthfully.

Ta Ke said that.

Instantly, Luomos's pupils contracted slightly, his gaze almost solid as he scrutinized Ta Ke.

"You, are you speaking truly?"

Ta Ke took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"Naturally, it's true."

This is a shadow body; even if Ta Ke dies and is remade, he is not afraid of this Chao Shen Da Shi threatening him.

Truly provoking Ta Ke.

That Astral Shipwreck Fragment Small World, Ta Ke is capable of driving everyone else out and enjoying it exclusively.

He scrutinized Ta Ke for a long time.

Luomos then slowly spoke.

"It seems... Teacher Moerman will gain another astonishingly talented disciple."

"Huh?"

Ta Ke blinked in surprise.

But he saw Luomos lightly laugh.

"Not bad, my Heroic Spirit Mentor is also the great Legendary Heroic Spirit who makes the world lose color, Moerman."

Ta Ke: ……

Luomos's continued exposition became relaxed in tone.

"I had originally planned to have you follow Teacher Moerman to study. Now it seems... the Goddess of Fate appears to have subtly swayed the arc of fate."

I never imagined that your studies would actually be with Teacher Mo Er Man.

Now it's wartime; although you find it hard to reach the Alu Mofu·Demigod World, it does not represent represent that you cannot study.

Build an altar to pray to the teacher; with your talent, I think the teacher would be glad to project down and specially guide you during this time.

After all, it's not that far from here to the Alu Mofu Demigod World, so the teacher's descent is still quite easy.

Ta Ke pondered briefly, then shook their head.

I don't have the materials to build a heroic spirit altar in my possession?

Moreover… even if I perform the altar ritual and pray, Teacher Mo Er Man may not necessarily respond.

Luomos nodded slightly.

That's also true...

After a moment's thought, Luomos spoke again.

First go back and wait a few days; these days I will conduct the ritual, communicate with the teacher, and explain your relevant matters.

If the teacher permits, I will give you the materials to build the altar; then you just need to complete the altar prayer ritual toward the teacher.

Can it still be done this way?

Luomos's explanation left Ta Ke slightly startled.

Is ultra-long-distance online teaching possible?

Being able to receive instruction from a powerful legendary expert, Ta Ke is naturally very willing.

Then this would be too much of an expense for Senior Luomos. Ta Ke said, pondering.

Luomos waved their hand indifferently.

It's just the materials for one altar; it's not much of a resource.

Left the Grand Master Tower Scripture.

Ta Ke controlled the soul curtain shadow body and made a trip to the War Materiel Tower.

Previously, a seventh-rank crown position material from Ha Luo Yun Xu, Ta Ke is indeed lacking the soul material needed to advance to seventh rank.

This time it can be exchanged right from the Violet Orchid War Materiel Tower.

The soul curtain shadow body then brought back a soul chaos crown position material and returned to the dim-lit sunken ship fragment small world.

World's Gate Mountain Range.

Steam·Magic Tower Top Level.

Ta Ke examined the seventh-rank crown position lord's soul material in hand.

After a long while, Ta Ke then stored it away.

Let out a light breath.

Ta Ke surveyed the scenery outside the window.

The blood-colored mountains faintly revealed the outlines of those massive sunken ship planks.

And the blood-colored mist continuously surged out from the cracks.

Blood sea sunken ship, blood sea sunken ship.

These hull fragments of ancient warships comparable to the world are immersed in the blood sea world, unknown how many years they have been soaked.

A certain blood sea ecology had already formed.

Although now it has floated out to become its own world, this blood sea characteristic is still somewhat retained, and it has even self-evolved into a blood mist ecology world.

All in all, this small blood mist ecology world also has its own unique charm.

These days, Ta Ke observed this extraordinary supernatural ecology and also gained many uncommon insights.

We have the soul crown position material and the life crown position material; adding a regular energy source lord material, the ascension materials are ready.

At the same time, my level has now risen to 69, and the wizard ecology is fully stabilized in all aspects.

All in all, advancing to seventh rank and becoming a high-level supernatural being is no problem at all.

It's just… the paths for the wizard faction to advance to 【Chao Shen Da Shi】 differ respectively.

And the direction for forging 【Sequence Ecology Nest】 by advancing high-level supernatural beings determines the direction of Chao Shen Da Shi.

My path of study is precisely to choose a direction more suitable for me.

First wait a period; after Teacher Mo Er Man descends, I will more carefully learn about the cultivation of each future direction from the teacher, and then, based on my own talent abilities and inclination, choosing a specific direction will not be too late.

After all, Teacher Mo Er Man is an ancient heroic spirit close to a demigod; in terms of supernatural scholarship, insight, learning, and foundation, few can match them.

With such thoughts in mind, Ta Ke let out a long breath.

Originally Ta Ke thought it would take at least a few more years to reach the demigod world and see the ancient heroic spirit Mo Er Man; never expected to meet them so soon.

Having seen this ancient heroic spirit mentor, Ta Ke believes their talent should make the mentor value them somewhat.

In the coming days.

Besides daily cultivation, Ta Ke researched the ecology of these sunken ship giant planks, promoting the environmental formation and expansion of the Steam·Magic Cottage.

Begin using the ability of 'Steam·World' to open the steam circulation between the steam ecology and the insect clan ecology.

With continual use of the ability 'Steam·World·Origin Spirit State'...

Ta Ke has gradually come to experience the incredible aspect of this talent.

And the essential use of this talent.

That is to reshape the world, making the world more suitable for oneself.

Hmm… this sounds quite unscientific, contrary to common sense.

But!

In the impossible, create miracles.

This is Taku's steam sequence path.

But we need to translate faithfully, not add extra words. Let's translate each line.

We'll need to decide on translation style: natural English, not padded.

Let's go line by line.

This is Taku's own steam sequence path.

This is Taku's own steam sequence path.

After several days of Taku's secluded cultivation.

After several days of Taku's secluded cultivation.

While Lomas sent someone to deliver information to Taku, he also sent a large amount of heroic spirit altar materials.

Literal: "While Luomosi sent people to deliver information to Taku, he also sent a large amount of heroic spirit altar materials." Or "At the same time that Luomosi sent someone to deliver information to Taku, he also sent a large amount of heroic spirit altar materials." We'll keep concise: "While Luomosi sent someone to deliver information to Taku, he also sent a large amount of heroic spirit altar materials."

Without even opening Lomas senior's magical letter, Taku already knew just by seeing these materials.

Literal: "Without opening Senior Luomosi's magical letter, just seeing these materials Taku already knew." Or "Without opening Senior Luomosi's magical letter, Taku already knew just by seeing these materials." We'll translate: "Without opening Senior Luomosi's magical letter, Taku already knew just by seeing these materials."

The great legendary heroic spirit mentor 【Moerman】 who makes the world lose its color permits Taku to perform heroic spirit prayer on him.

The great legendary heroic spirit mentor 【Moerman】, who makes the world lose its color, allows Taku to perform a heroic spirit prayer on him.

…………

Several days later.

An ancient spirit altar about ten meters high, constructed with solid materials, larger in scale, and with costly offerings, was built by Ta Ke.

Normally, a minimalist spirit ritual only needs a small wooden board as an altar, a candle, an aged skeleton, plus an ancient scroll symbolizing extraordinary knowledge, to summon or pray to an ancient spirit of knowledge; they amount to the same thing.

But Ta Ke dared to be sure.

Facing the great legendary spirit 【Mo Er Man】 capable of draining the world of its color.

If I really were to use such a shabby, makeshift ritual.

The great legendary spirit 【Mo Er Man】 would surely roar, slam the table, and expel me from his school.

Even though I have not yet taken him as my teacher.

Standing upon the spirit altar, Ta Ke chanted a low prayer.

"The immortal spirit walking through the river of history."

"You are an ancient sage of humanity."

"You are the pioneer of humanity's glorious era."

"You are……"

"……"

"Apprentice from a distant borderland, Ta Ke·La Mo Er, I beseech your descent."

"Walking through……"

Ta Ke chanted over and over.

For extraordinary humans to continually grow and expand, these ancient spirit mentors are indispensable.

Finding a good mentor is crucial for extraordinary beings.

When Ta Ke had chanted for the sixth time.

There was movement on the altar.

Before Ta Ke could even feel it carefully, he heard a vigorous muttering sound.

"Stop chanting, stop chanting…… I heard you after just one recitation; do I need time to come over?"

"Fortunately we're close enough; if we were far, you'd probably have to chant dozens of times before I heard you."

"Didn't Na Luo Mo Si tell you that one recitation is enough? What an unreliable fellow."

"Moreover…… your pronunciation isn't standard either."

In his speech, the mentor's characteristic lecturing style almost came at him face‑first.

Ta Ke stole a glance.

What met his eyes was a body suffused with a rich spirit halo, a truly substantial 'spirit form' weighed down by time.

He was a frail, withered old man, as if a gust of wind could blow him over.

He wore a coarse‑spun robe that looked aged, and was barefoot.

Under his messy hair, a pair of bright, sparkling eyes examined Ta Ke with great interest.

"Light Crown, Flame Crown…… oh…… damn, what have I seen……"

In the midst of scrutiny, 【Mo Er Man】 suddenly cried out.

The next moment, this legendary spirit mentor drove his own skull straight into Ta Ke's chest.

"Chaos Crown…… 129‑ring state! My heavens!"

A loud roar surged within Ta Ke's chest.