Chapter 345: Seven-Star Forbidden Seal, Ascending Seven Tiers

Huh… breathe…

Looking at the empty altar, Ta Ke took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

Mentor Mo Er Man's exposition firmly set Ta Ke on the path of the "Chaos Master".

After all, this direction can also forge immortality and eternity.

Although this road may lack many reference experiences.

But a powerful road can never be smooth sailing.

It is destined to be a thorny path.

Fortunately, Ta Ke has a strong foundational base to support him.

Moreover… as time passes, Ta Ke's talent will continue to rise.

Ta Ke still has a relatively high degree of confidence.

In his thoughts.

Ta Ke lifted his head and gazed at the heavens.

In places beyond the reach of normal Chao Shen Da Shi sight.

The outer-star-space dimension.

There, a massive swarm of insects is gathering.

Earlier, Ta Ke killed the Dark Sun Divine Retainer, captured Mo Lei·Shen Ting's saintess, repelled the Star Saint, and finally enslaved the insect queen.

Essentially, he offended every force besieging the Zi Yu Lan Chao Shen Da Shi world, leaving none untouched.

The An Ri Xie Shen Jiao Hui, Mo Lei·Shen Ting, and the insect forces under the evil god "Ju Chao Zhu Shen" each have a Chao Shen Da Shi present; they cannot simply suffer losses for free.

Moreover, that An Ri Xie Shen Jiao Hui specifically came to capture Ta Ke.

Seeing them mobilize insect troops on such a massive scale.

Undoubtedly, they intend to launch a full assault on this small world.

They would rather destroy this world than leave this tiny Chao Shen Da Shi realm for Ta Ke to cultivate peacefully.

However!

This world contains countless ancient wreck fragments.

Any Chao Shen Da Shi who dares to enter is suppressed.

Destroying it is not that easy either.

As the de facto ruler of this world, Ta Ke cannot simply stand by.

After a moment, Ta Ke withdrew his gaze.

Calculating the time, Ta Ke initiated the prayer ritual again.

Not long after.

The legendary heroic spirit Mentor Mo Er Man descended again.

At this moment, the returning Mentor Mo Er Man held a fist-sized seed in his hand.

Its whole body was as clear and sparkling as a spatial crystal.

It was a Space Rune Seal Forbidden Seed.

With a quick glance, Ta Ke could discern a few traits.

"This is a Seven-Star Space Rune Forbidden Seal 【Space-Time Wormhole】."

Mo Er Man slowly lifted the seed, which emitted a faint emerald glow, illuminating Ta Ke's pupils.

Seven-Star, Space Seal 【Space-Time Wormhole】; Ta Ke inhaled deeply and held his breath slightly.

Seven-Star; this is the highest tier of rune seals Ta Ke has ever encountered.

【Space-Time Wormhole】 can traverse ultra‑long distances in space.

Once mastered, in the vast void Ta Ke can voyage alone.

"Teacher… I have not mastered the spatial and temporal rune essences."

Though tempted, Ta Ke could only say helplessly.

Even if he possessed a robust Chaos Rune essence.

When learning to master it, sufficient robust spatial and temporal rune essences are still required as a foundation.

Otherwise, this Seven-Star Forbidden Seed sequence will not take root in Ta Ke's Steam·Wizard Sequence Ecology.

If he can't even learn it, there's no point in further enhancements.

"If there's no insight, then spend time to gain insight."

Mo Er Man examined Ta Ke seriously and said.

"Your choice of the Chaos Rune path is fine, but… the solitary Chaos Rune path is not correct."

"It's like a bare stone pillar; that would be unworkable."

"With the Chaos Crown as the core, surrounded by many crown‑rank stars forming a moon‑arc, that is the form of a Chaos ecological nest."

"As a wizard, you should have studied and understood the Chao Shen Da Shi sequence ecology."

"The Chao Shen Da Shi sequence ecology has never been of a single nature; it is multi‑layered and multi‑dimensional in its cyclical nature."

"Moreover, the more complex the ecological layers and dimensions, the more stable it becomes."

"Rune essences are the same."

"If the Chaos Rune essence is the ecological core, then the many ordinary rune essences around it are part of the internal cycle, also sustaining the ecology's operation."

"You possess multiple rune essence powers; that's good, but not enough."

"From today onward, add temporal and spatial rune essences, and the six basic rune essences you have, all must be advanced to the 20‑ring stage, condensing into crown rank."

"Only then can the moon‑arc of many stars be formed, meeting the standards for a high‑level Chao Shen Da Shi to forge a sequence ecological nest."

Having reached the twentieth Ring State and condensed the Crown Position, one can permanently fix the power of the rune mysteries so that it does not fade with the passage of time.

And during the process of comprehension, you can also better utilize and master these rune mystery powers.

Thus, the spatial and temporal mystery powers of the Crown Position at the 20th Ring State, together with the 129 Chaos Rune mysteries, undergo a dual‑state response.

That is the empowerment of the 149th Ring State's spatial rune and 149th Ring State's temporal rune powers.

The strength is, as one can imagine, immense.

Moreover, the Crown Position condensed at the 20th Ring State basically satisfies the learning of any forbidden spell.

Therefore… during this period, focus on the comprehension of the rune mysteries while advancing your level, ascending to the seventh tier.

Mo Erman handed over the seven‑star forbidden spell seed 【Space‑Time Wormhole】 and slowly instructed.

"Yes… Master!"

Ta Ke responded cautiously.

"In the coming months, perform a daily altar prayer; I will descend and elaborate in detail the methods, techniques, and cautions for high‑level transcendent beings to construct ecological nests."

"And also the subsequent ways to bind the master seed, among other things."

"Your insect race is quite good."

"With them, you can build this ecology larger; their very existence can accelerate the formation of the ecology."

"Besides…"

Mo Erman looked toward the distant steam tower, and only after a long while withdrew his gaze.

"Stars, steam, the tower's ecology are almost fused into one; very interesting."

"With the existence of this steam tower's steam ring, the construction of high‑level ecological nests can be better accomplished."

Mo Erman expounded casually.

Ta Ke listened attentively.

Everyone's path to ascending to Chao Shen Da Shi is different.

Having a mentor's guidance is far better than groping alone.

In the time ahead, Ta Ke began the comprehension of various rune mysteries and, following Mentor Mo Erman, studied the mandatory course 【Ecological Nest】 for high‑level transcendent beings.

At the same time.

The insect races from the outer starry void also began a slow assault on the sub‑light transcendent micro‑world.

Months flew by swiftly.

…

"Rumble—…"

Deep within the heavens' veil, purple thunder rumbled.

The world's celestial veil appeared slightly dim.

"Creak!"

Ta Ke pushed open the tower window.

Wooo—…

Cool, slightly chilling air poured into the wondrous cottage and simultaneously into Ta Ke's lungs.

The delicate, natural scent of the air calmed Ta Ke's spirit considerably.

The many months of study about 【Ecological Nest】 and the ascent to Chao Shen Da Shi rapidly resurfaced in the mind.

Ta Ke, already well‑versed in accumulated knowledge of various transcendent ecologies,

under Mentor Mo Erman's instruction, Ta Ke's learning progress was astonishing.

"Utilize the power of ecological cycles to gather the refined origin at the core, then proceed to absorb and digest…"

"The absorbed power converges on the Tree of Sequences, resonating the ecological echo between inner and outer worlds…"

"Finally bind the 【master sequence seed】."

"The original sequence will wither and decay."

"And the 【master sequence seed】 that inherits everything will re‑land, take root and sprout; thus the new transcendent master sequence is officially born!"

"My wizard sequence, at its inception, was the seed of the Tree of Sequences."

"The process below level 100 is the continual cultivation and strengthening of it."

"Finally bind the 【master sequence seed】."

"Binding successful, the master sequence is born as well."

Ta Ke carefully felt the metamorphosis and growth of the entire transcendent sequence.

"The entire process up to level 100 is a complete transcendent ecological cycle."

"And the essential purpose of the transcendent sequence's ecological nest is to construct an environment more suitable for binding its own seeds."

"Only by forging a chaotic sequence nest that matches oneself can one better condense the Chaotic Master Sequence seed."

"However…"

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly.

He examined ring after ring, a massive steam ring possessing the sixth Ring State.

"My innate steam power is, in fact, the opposite."

"Adapt to the world?"

"No…"

"I can reshape the world, making the world adapt to me."

"Now… that's interesting."

"The steam series is the utilization of source energy."

And source energy is the medium of circulation, penetrating all ecology.

The circulation of chaos sequence ecology, source energy is also a medium, except it will carry some chaos characteristics.

It's merely a difference in the form of source energy; their essence is the same.

That is to say, I can likewise use the power of the steam sequence to transform the chaos ecology.

First construct the chaos ecology, then utilize the steam ecology with it to complete the ecological cycle.

Chaos steam ecology, this will be a perfect match for my ecology.

It possesses both the strong characteristics of chaos and the miraculous power of the steam ecology cycle.

The overall direction of thought has been sorted out.

Next is the all-around cultivation rune profundities.

Take, with such thoughts, exhaled a long breath, feeling unprecedentedly refreshed and delighted.

Light runes, fire-system runes have already condensed to crown rank in over twenty cycles; according to the teacher's saying, we no longer need to worry about them, once crown rank is condensed, they are considered having entered the hall, runes eternally fixed.

Soul rune! Wind-system rune, shadow rune, earth rune.

Also need to add time, space rune.

Now then…

Take, brow rubbed, lightly laughed.

Some are busy now.

Boom…… rum……

Purple lightning burst forth again in the depths of the firmament.

Take gazed into the distance.

One could see within the world barrier, the crystal wall insect nurtured by the shark insect queen in the void gnawing and digging at the world barrier.

And the counteroffensive of the transcendent world's origin will, using thunder's power, continually attacks those crystal wall insects.

During the months Take followed the legendary heroic spirit Mo Erman in study.

The insect clan's assault on the world barrier has fully erupted.

And on the other side of the world passage.

The Purple Jade Orchid Transcendent World continually sees large numbers of transcendents entering.

War breaks out, and the earth-system old brothers' moments of glory also arrive.

They chant earth-system arts, or summon earth-system giants, or let the earth wriggle on its own, using various means to continually build towers, forts, and strongholds, providing effective defenses for the stationed transcendent.

In the sky, various large and small war steam airships spread everywhere, a vast dark expanse.

War is underway.

Anywhere can become a battlefield.

The insect clan will actively attack this 【Sub-light】 transcendent origin small world.

Naturally, the Purple Jade Orchid must protect the world gate of the Sub-light World and counterattack the insect clan.

One side is digging the world barrier.

The other side is pouring in defensive forces.

The scorching heat of war is brewing in this tiny world.

In thought, Take opened the system interface.

Six-ring Stage Steam Magical Cottage.

Source energy experience: 54.4 experience/hour.

Talent fragments: 7.2 fragments/day.

"In about two more years, this six-ring stage steam magical cottage can advance to seven-ring stage."

"Then, source energy experience will reach over sixty, and fragments will increase."

"As long as the insect clan's war does not spill over here, I can steadily cultivate here, continuously increasing my strength."

Take, having closed the attribute panel, contemplates the impending battle outside.

In the third month of Take's all‑round advancement in rune profundities comprehension.

The first wave of crystal wall insects bored through the world barrier, leaving a dozen winding crystal wall passages, like cracks in the barrier.

Then.

The insect clan's first wave of attack began.

Following the passage, the insect clan surged in like a flood.

Indeed, there are many airships deep in the firmament.

But with the massive influx of insect clan, it cannot be stopped.

At the height of the slaughter.

Exotic domain shark insects occupied half the sky of the Sub-light Sunken Ship Small World.

The firmament, ground, rivers, mountains, oceans—everywhere is battle.

The smell of blood even drifted to Take's place of cultivation.

This battle lasted nearly half a month.

When the first wave of battle ended, it is said that in the thickest places, the shark insect corpses piled up to over a hundred meters high.

The highest rank possible is only sixth order.

The insect clan's first wave assault, the Purple Jade Orchid Transcendent World barely held the Sub-light Blood Sea Sunken Ship Small World.

After several months.

The insect clan regrouped and launched another wave of attack.

From now on.

Every two or three months, the exotic shark insects launch a massive offensive.

At first, the exotic shark insects could only perch within the crystal wall tunnels they gnawed.

Later, the exotic shark insects could glide at high altitudes, confronting the low‑altitude steam airships.

As the exotic shark insects continuously poured in troops, they gradually gained the upper hand over the A‑Guang Extraordinary Micro‑world.

Unnoticed.

In the war against the insect race, the A‑Guang sunken‑ship fragment micro‑world saw more than three years fly by.

……

A prolonged war.

The ground of the Blood Mist Long Fortress has long been soaked in fresh blood, and the air is filled with a crimson mist.

In the not‑spacious corridor, some low‑rank blood wraiths are licking the blood mist.

Hearing footsteps, the low‑rank blood wraiths immediately concealed themselves within the adjacent walls.

Clang~Clang!

The newly graduated young third‑rank knight recruit Ma Ke marched in standard military step, following the fifth‑rank captain Lao Fuli for a routine patrol.

"Captain, should we eliminate those blood wraiths?"

Sensing the blood wraiths within the wall, recruit Ma Ke asked.

"Those things are endless to kill, and there's no need to; they can also handle the terrifying, wailing, twisted, mutated negative traits in the blood mist."

"When we reach a higher level, around a dozen ranks, we can kill them later."

"Yes, Captain."

Recruit Ma Ke felt he had learned new knowledge today.

While moving forward.

"Buzz!" rang out, accompanied by a tremor in space.

A spatial wormhole over three meters in diameter suddenly materialized before the two.

"Insect‑race wormhole?"

Having undergone war training, Ma Ke's keen combat sense instantly identified it as an insect‑race wormhole.

Just as the knight's lance was about to straighten for a charge, Ma Ke was pressed down by his captain.

"Salute!"

The fifth‑rank captain, an extraordinary swordsman, Lao Fuli, forcefully pressed Ma Ke's shoulder while lowly shouting.

Confused, Ma Ke could only mimic the motion, bowing his head without daring to look directly.

"Honored to meet Lord Ta Ke!"

The fifth‑rank swordsman Lao Fuli spoke with excitement and awe.

Upon hearing the captain's explanation,

Recruit Ma Ke only felt a "buzz" in his head, and his mind went blank.

"Lord Ta Ke? The legendary prodigy who cultivated in the A‑Guang micro‑world?"

Before ever reaching the A‑Guang Extraordinary Micro‑world.

The name of the Three‑Eyed God·Divine Attendant "Ta Ke Lamor" had already spread throughout the Purple Jade Orchid Extraordinary World.

It is said that this legendary prodigy

single‑handedly conquered the A‑Guang Extraordinary World, enslaved the insect‑race Empress, slew Mo Lei·Shen Ting Holy Maiden, and repelled the Purple Star Holy Son.

Moreover, even the great legendary heroic spirits would descend personally to guide his cultivation.

The off‑world insect race, numbering quadrillions, attacked the A‑Guang Extraordinary Micro‑world solely because of him.

There are also rumors that

they need not station here; the legendary prodigy Lord Ta Ke Lamor could single‑handedly hold back the endless insect tide.

Recruit Ma Ke never imagined he would be fortunate enough to see this incredible super prodigy.

Just as Ma Ke was still in a daze,

a shadow‑form body drifted past him.

……

Activating the Space‑Time Wormhole.

Ta Ke arrived directly at the Blood Mist Long Fortress, keenly sensing the air thick with death and the scent of fresh blood.

"The war is getting more intense."

"It is like this here, and the outside is the same."

Having risen to seventh rank, the shadow‑form Ta Ke marched toward the high‑tower war fortress deep within the Blood Mist Long Fortress.

As he moved forward, Ta Ke silently contemplated.

"I wonder how many Chaotic Blood Crystals we can still obtain this time."

"If it's too few, I'll have to start the war myself."

"After all, accumulating resources this way means the Chaotic Ecological Nest won't be completed until some distant, indefinite future."

He glanced upward slightly, his peripheral vision sweeping the grayish heavens, where invading world shark insects spread thickly across the sky.

"In these three years of cultivation, I've risen to seventh rank, completed the six great rune mysteries, advanced them all to Crown Rank Standard, and the Space‑Time Wormhole is over fifty levels now."

"Most importantly, the Steam Empress is now eighth rank, and the combat explosive capability of the Steam Insect Race born in her new ecology is extremely strong."

"Even in death, they can rapidly steam‑decompose back into the mother ecology."

"The war potential of the Steam Insect Race is far stronger than any ordinary insect race in any form."

It's about time we let those old insect races experience the power of the new version of the Steam Age!

Let them know what truly counts as a god of the new version.

In the depths of the Blood Mist, Ta Ke silently contemplated.