Chapter 353: Upgrade Points Added, Strong Enemies Arrive!

Inside the magnificent Flaming Grand Hall.

Sacred flames on stone pillars are visible everywhere.

Quasi‑Master Bei Lai·Lanya scrutinizes the Seventh‑rank foreign Steam Wizard before him, with peculiar flames flickering in his pupils.

Previously, Lei Kezi, whom Bei Lai·Lanya had already received.

Regarding the information Lei Kezi and Laiti Xiya uncovered this time, Bei Lai·Lanya is naturally extremely satisfied.

And Lei Kezi's impression of the foreign Steam Wizard he encountered on the road.

…somewhat piqued Bei Lai·Lanya's interest.

Perhaps Lei Kezi's description was a bit exaggerated, after all his strength is not particularly great.

But judging from this Seventh‑rank Steam Wizard's ability to release Forbidden Spell power and easily heavily damage a Seventh‑rank Transcendent, …

The levels of all major Forbidden Spells were evenly raised by Ta Ke to Level 75.

Having a level for a Forbidden Spell is already something many Transcendent Masters find hard to attain.

After Ta Ke probed the market thoroughly, he discovered that the Blood Crystal market here is huge, and Chaotic Blood Crystals are extremely cheap.

A portion is absorbed by the Sequence ecology itself.

He wishes to obtain from the Flaming World Tree a Holy Flame Forbidden Spell Seed that matches him.

…………

In the following days.

He can already grasp a certain amount of Master Source Energy.

Bei Lai·Lanya examines Ta Ke with a smile and says.

"Your Excellency Ta Ni Lu, the power of your Holy Flame Crown is truly astonishing, and the Holy Flame power itself is also astonishing."

Steam Light Feather Blade (4‑star, Form Ability): Level 75

Ta Ke is currently drawing in and absorbing a massive amount of Chaotic Origin.

Ta Ke himself already possesses extremely strong flame power.

【Transcendent Sequence】

"At the same time, our trades here will be opened to you on a large scale."

He went to the Ancient Blood Crystal Well on the Fourth Layer, learned about the many conditions there, and confirmed nothing was amiss.

"Wah‑la‑la…"

Moreover, the foundation of their own Master Seeds.

After examining Ta Ke for a moment, Bei Lai·Lanya finally speaks slowly.

Most of it is absorbed by the Tree of the Steam Wizard Sequence.

Under the protection of the high tower.

Having walked this far.

At this moment, the surrounding Chaotic Origin has already been almost completely absorbed by Ta Ke.

But who cares, this is Ta Ke's exclusive channel.

It is a hazy yellow Chaotic Origin.

Oblivion·Silent Starburst (6‑star): Level 75.

"If… one could enter the Flaming World Tree and cultivate properly, the level and realm would likely improve considerably, and even entering the Tree Realm to obtain a Holy Flame Forbidden Spell Seed is not impossible."

"Bloodline Saint 【Almang·Lu Yi】 bearing a sea of blood waves and a massive horde of filthy blood demons is about to launch an attack."

"You, having come all the way from outside, should have also sensed the interior situation."

"Hm?"

"These guys are literally everywhere."

The Holy Flame Forbidden Spell Seed inside the Flaming World Tree is perfectly effective for Ta Ke, who is now preparing to cultivate a Chaotic Master Nest.

High ones, Sixty‑crown, Eighty‑crown are all possible.

……

"This is the recommendation token of our City‑State Chamber of Commerce; possessing this token, the Chamber of the Ancient Fire God Tree City‑State will naturally receive you, thereby completing the transaction."

Within the Chaotic Nest he built himself.

Flame‑related methods can be further developed.

Demon‑Forbidden Exclusive Passage (7265 fragments): Level 75.

Previously, Ta Ke was not very clear on how to forge the Master Path, making it hard to distinguish the differences among those high‑rank strong ones.

He emerged through the barrier tunnel.

This bizarre, abnormally strong blood aura constantly coagulates into blood threads, turning into blood‑poison insects that drill toward Ta Ke's Transcendent state.

The echo of the origin becomes clearer, allowing Ta Ke to comprehend Chaotic Rune mysteries with greater efficiency.

"Yes!"

"I need to choose a suitable location outside the City‑State, build my own Steam Wizard tower; I see many teleport arrays here, and if there's a war over there I'll go immediately. Normally I'll cultivate here, no problem, right?"

A Sixth‑rank Flame‑state Boundary‑Ship Knight quickly salutes Ta Ke.

…to be able to forge a Chaotic Master Seed.

And at this moment.

Over 26,000 Talent Fragments.

Ta Ke catches them, briefly observes, then stores them properly.

Below the rock shelf, and in the extremely distant darkness.

After surpassing the 10,000% threshold, there was no overly massive transformation.

A few hours later, Ta Ke, who was meditating, interrupted his own cultivation.

Ta Ke nodded.

He opened the secret chamber door.

"As I continuously absorb the chaotic origin, I can clearly feel my Transcendent Form becoming heavier, and the Steam Sequence growing more solid."

The entire cabin was nothing but a Nether Blood Sea world.

Ta Ke had just pushed the door open…

the Dark Sun Evil God Church's "Extreme Dark Blade Knight".

【Transcendent Divine Power】

"Indeed, you are a quasi‑master!"

Meanwhile, Ta Ke shuttled among the major guilds, markets, and trading districts within the Ancient Fire God Tree city‑state.

Precision·High‑Dimensional·Correction had been raised to a 3,250% level.

Although Ta Ke didn't need the teleportation array at all, he could use wormhole space to teleport directly.

The teleportation array was officially opened.

Without a large‑scale battle breaking out, Ta Ke, adhering to the principle of developing whenever possible, quietly and stealthily continued his cultivation.

"Additionally…"

Accommodating three or five more forbidden spells would pose no problem at all.

The previous 1,300 fragments were gradually increased by Ta Ke to 1,500 fragments.

……

As the Blood Sea's raging waves sounded, the scent of blood and the eerie blood‑toxin insects increased.

The Ancient Fire God Tree forces could guess that Ta Ke was able to transport supplies.

Now they know.

But this is only the beginning of the trade; there are still many more resources to come!

A few days later.

A colossal impact sound, like heaven collapsing and earth cracking, slammed into the face.

"If you are willing, you may proceed to the next level and garrison the Blood Crystal Ancient Well; those Mo Lei·Shen Ting and foreign evil‑god followers often vie for the blood crystals, and you need only repel them."

Bei Lei·Lan Ya's offered price, though, was insufficient to tempt Ta Ke.

"My hometown has been corrupted by the Dark Sun Evil God; I ventured out seeking a stronger path, hoping that one day I can expel the evil god and restore peace to my home."

【Transcendent Witchcraft/Ability】

"Then I trouble you, senior."

Ta Ke nodded.

Each time he returned, Ta Ke would feed this massive amount of chaotic blood crystals to the Steam Empress.

Ta Ke slightly restrained his mind.

After a pause, the Worldship knight continued speaking.

"Five years!"

Molded Light Spear (Two‑Star): Level 50.

【Transcendent Talent】

"We are currently on the third layer; the next layer, the fourth, contains a very important Blood Crystal Ancient Well."

Two or three trades are conducted each month.

"At this pace, securing a Master Seed poses no problem at all."

The hazy chaotic origin, continuously drawn by Ta Ke, entered the Steam Wizard Sequence ecology.

"Currently, Mo Lei·Shen Ting and the foreign evil gods are continuously launching attacks on our many territories."

That is, of course, ideal.

It is the peculiar flame world inside the Flame World Tree.

Whoever is willing to grant more profit, Ta Ke will provide a better cooperation channel.

To absorb the chaotic origin, the "Chaotic Crown Position" is fundamental.

Without exerting some effort, that is clearly impossible.

Control over the world's forces will also reach a brand‑new realm.

In this bizarre, grotesque environment, essentially only the Flame Form can survive here long‑term.

Ta Ke instantly shifted to Shadow Form, entering his Transcendent Base Form "Lord·Old·Flame Form".

"Boom…Rumble…Rumble…"

There were more than twenty tracks of chaotic essence blood‑source cycles, large and small.

Since that is the case, Ta Ke no longer kept it hidden.

"There, massive chaotic blood crystals are produced."

It has a boosting effect, which in itself is good news.

Without the Chao Shen Da Shi intervening.

Regarding Ta Ke's words, Bei Lei·Lan Ya was quite agreeable.

"If you are willing to garrison, you can obtain an extra 20,000 chaotic blood crystals per month."

Ta Ke, aboard the Steam Airship, gazed into the depths of the Blood Sea and asked calmly,

Bei Lei·Lan Ya spoke again.

Now, the Worldship is in need of personnel, and this Seventh‑rank Steam Wizard also has cooperative intentions.

The faint spatial tremor of "Buzz!".

"Lord Taniru, please hurry to gather in the conference hall."

Belae Lanya said briskly.

To forge a Chaos Master seed, one must first have the Chaos Origin within the transcendent sequence.

Since it is the World Tree, it naturally already formed its own flame‑dimension world.

Even while stationed, Taku still needs to stay here for a long time; returning later when there's business is not too late.

Spacetime Wormhole (Seven‑Star Rank): Level 75.

"If there's a place where it can be used, the junior won't delay."

The "Starlight Guest" of Jin Jin Xing Mou Hui.

And the Steam Empress comprehensively creates a Chaos Master ecological nest for Taku.

"Clang clang clang…"

Don't just walk sideways; walking backwards works too.

The war long bell, in the deep darkness, clangs incessantly.

With a casual wave, he released some flames that just burned a few, and the subsequent ones immediately filled the gaps.

Taku walked outward along the barricade tunnel.

He carefully examined his own Steam Wizard ecology.

Looking left and right, atop the layered rock shelves, stood numerous Steam High Towers.

Rune: Spirit‑Walking Hand (Three‑Star Rank): Level 60.

Touch Spirit Perception (Two‑Star Rank, Ability): Level 60.

While pondering, Taku was slightly startled.

In the past six months, Taku has silently been handling the livelihood of the Two‑Worlds Overlord.

Taku shook his head.

Holy Light Healing Technique (Two‑Star Rank): Level 50.

Taku seemed thoughtful.

Rune: Soul Veil Shadow (Four‑Star Rank): Level 70.

Rune: Hurricane Hold (Three‑Star Rank): Level 60.

Around this flame World Tree, Taku needs to anchor and idle.

Taku immediately sensed that the situation here was the effect of the Soul Veil Shadow constantly on guard.

Taku naturally understood how to discern the strength of these Ninth‑Tier elites.

At that moment, a small Steam airship sped toward them.

It also obtained information on some top experts currently aboard the Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship.

Taku found himself in a bizarre, grotesque environment where dense darkness intertwined with a viscous, bloody stench.

With each transaction, Taku could earn roughly three to five hundred thousand Chaos Blood Crystals.

A fairly large mid‑tier Inter‑Ship Transcendent squad was busy inside the tower, fully supporting the Steam High Tower's defenses, looking ready to repel strong foes.

Illuminating a small secret room of over twenty square meters.

Taku immediately locked onto the reserved spacetime wormhole at a distant location and activated the 【Spacetime Wormhole】 within the ecological demon net.

"However, commercial dealings aren't urgent for now; there'll be plenty of time later."

The Chaos Origin that had been stockpiled for over a month visibly thinned to the naked eye.

……

"The road direction is correct; next comes perseverance."

Some of those short‑sighted guys were caught by Taku.

Undoubtedly, this person still has considerable strength, worth courting.

And Taku used the power of Earth‑type elemental rune to construct a small tower, enveloping the teleportation array within it.

With a wave, a fire‑red, palm‑sized token flew over.

Open up more avenues of business cooperation and negotiate with various chambers of commerce.

"Lord Taniru, I heard you came from a distant border land?" Belae Lanya asked in unison.

Although the Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship is rather dangerous now, Taku can still protect himself to some extent.

"Besides, my forbidden incantations and divine abilities should be upgraded a bit."

In fact, Taku still has over 80,000 fragments, enough to raise that divine ability to the 10,000‑fragment level.

Belae Lanya's words were light, but the danger they contained was far from ordinary.

His own ecology will also undergo a master‑level transformation.

The scorching flame burst forth rapidly.

And the core of these Chaos Blood Source trajectories.

But continues to be stationed here in the small tower of the Ancient Fire God Tree.

It has the foundation, depth, and sequential environment of the Chaos Origin.

Over ten million source‑energy experience.

At the same time, the resources Taku brought this time also consumed quite a bit.

Steam·World·Origin Static (SSS Exclusive Rank): 10010%.

Rune: Earth Turtle Shell (Three‑Star Rank): Level 60.

Taku glanced at the tiny "Furnace‑Fire Tree Stump" not far away; the fifth‑tier Soul Veil Shadows clustered together, hiding within Taku's divine flame, thereby both avoiding infestation by blood‑poison insects and serving as Taku's eyes and ears.

Ancient Spirit·Star Dragon Breath (Five-Star): Level 75.

But these conditions are almost sufficient.

After all, only here can Ta Ke enjoy the idle benefits of the twelve‑ring high tower.

In his thoughts, Ta Ke opened the system and began the gradual point allocation.

Accompanied by Ta Ke's operation of the meditation method, the steam surged in circulation.

The power of the Nether Blood Sea is truly terrifying.

As the cabin door opened.

Once the treasure erupts and the factions clash brutally, there will be no time for peaceful cultivation.

The affluent Ta Ke directly raised his core talent 【Steam·World·Origin Static】 to a level of 10010%.

Relying on himself as a massive fire source.

That includes the blood‑source saint of the Nether Blood Sea, Al Meng·Lu Yi.

Nowadays Ta Ke's carrying capacity is extremely high.

After a moment of thought, Ta Ke spoke.

Unconsciously, half a year flew by in an instant.

Such as Mo Lei·Shen Ting's Void Scar Master, Xie Wu Zhong Yan.

Every month Ta Ke enters it to absorb these chaotic origins.

"Indeed, these foreign evil gods and Mo Lei·Shen Ting employ vile and ruthless methods; if we do not expel them, our homeland will struggle to achieve peace."

The surrounding blood poison insects kept approaching, only to be burned to death repeatedly.

Sheep Transformation (Two-Star, Ability): Level 60.

Regarding resource trading, Ta Ke himself is a Refinement Master and has long been well‑versed in its many intricacies.

Given the ample resources Ta Ke contributed, these six months…

But such powerful methods are naturally not easy to reveal to others.

"For the next two tiers, one level per half‑year; just follow this pace to improve gradually."

Counting them carefully, there are over a thousand.

Extraordinary will also possesses certain master traits.

It is a spacious barrier rock formation.

And Ta Ke possesses a chaotic crown rank of over 130 rings, so his absorption efficiency is naturally extremely fast.

Ta Ke meticulously calculated for over two hours before finishing the point allocation.

Moreover, this flame World Tree clearly draws upon chaotic origin power.

Critical·Phase Walk (1832 fragments): Level 75.

"Senior Bei Lai·Lan Ya, though my level is low, I still claim to have a modest amount of weak strength."

"Did something major happen?"

Even the normal extraordinary world cannot retain the chaotic origin, let alone the extraordinary beings themselves.

…

In just a few days, Ta Ke accumulated nearly a million blood crystals.

A spherical space with a diameter exceeding a kilometer.

After a moment of thought, Ta Ke said softly.

As soon as it appeared, Ta Ke sniffed the strong scent of fresh blood.

Next, the 【Precision】 daily talent becomes Ta Ke's main improvement direction.

Bei Lai·Lan Ya hesitated briefly, then finally nodded.

"I heard from Lei Ke Zi that you wish to trade with us?"

Changing into other forms would still be corroded by those blood poison insects.

The only divine skill Ta Ke locked is the ability 【Immortal·Heart of Flame】.

…

Ta Ke therefore did not stay there long.

Precision·High-Dimensional·Correction (SSS-exclusive): 3250%.

Immortal·Heart of Flame (1500 fragments): Level 75.

"Huh... breathe..."

Ta Ke vanished.

…

Steam·Wizard: Level 73.

Barrier·Crystal Wall Armor (Five-Star): Level 75.

Bei Lai·Lan Ya dispatched personnel to begin constructing a teleportation array for Ta Ke.

When Ta Ke stepped into the great hall, he sensed the power and realm of the ninth‑tier peak strongman named Bei Lai·Lan Ya.

Tree Realm!

Rune power of at least fifty crown ranks.

"Gurgle..."

"The blood crystal ancient well is stirring."

The Steam·Wizard Sequence Tree is the place where master seeds are forged, naturally requiring absorption of the primary origin power.

These are all of a caliber comparable to the present Bei Lai·Lan Ya, all quasi‑master experts who have forged master seeds.

There, an endless sea of blood.

Begin trading with the major merchant guilds.

After a month, there is still profit from a few hundred thousand Chaos Blood Crystals.

"Yes."

"The level is roughly ready for another upgrade; this wave reaching level 75 is no problem, but to be safe, let's first raise it to level 73!"

Normally, the "Chaos Origin" is extremely difficult to absorb and digest.

Origin Dark Sea: Level 73.

After carefully reviewing his current foundation, methods, and so on, Ta Ke let out a light sigh.

Given that the Chao Shen Da Shi over there has a rather terrifying flame perception, Ta Ke only makes a minor upgrade; a massive point allocation will certainly not occur.

For such a mighty World Tree, forging some ecological forbidden spell seeds is a very normal phenomenon.

It already possesses a fairly impressive prototype of a "Chaos Master Ecological Nest".

"No problem; we will make your stationed location as concealed as possible, so that in case of an emergency war, you can still pass through safely."

"In five years, you will have the opportunity to go into the Flame World Tree to receive the Holy Fire source energy baptism."

And this 【Holy Fire Forbidden Spell Seed】 does not surprise Ta Ke.

After forging the Master Seed.

Here is the hidden chamber inside the Four-tusk Elephant Realm Ship that guards the "Blood Crystal Ancient Well".

When it appears again.

Seeing Ta Ke hesitating.

It is... the sound of the blood sea crashing against the wall.

"It looks like their intention for this full-scale assault is especially strong!"

Quasi-Master, Bloodline Saint 【Almang Louis】.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly, scrutinizing the imminent strong enemy in the darkness, thoughtful.