Chapter 377: Master Infiltrates, Seeking Strategic Support!

Flame World Tree, within the layer‑domain tree nest.

"Lord Ta Ke, the world‑barrier passage we excavated has been completely blocked by the steam I control."

Steam Spirit Wen Di said in a cheerful, light tone.

"The world's primal source simply cannot flow out!"

"That Shark Insect Master Empress has been busy for over two months, and it looks like it was all for nothing."

"Moreover, I've filled their other excavation sites with steam energy sources that have barrier properties; even if they keep digging, it's futile work."

Listening to Steam Spirit Wen Di's exposition.

Ta Ke also smiled gently.

Back in the Ao Gu Twin Stars Transcendent World, Ta Ke could already complete the cycle between steam ecology and world‑barrier ecology.

Planning to build a wizard world within the Four‑tusk Elephant Realm Ship's city, Ta Ke naturally had long conducted deep infiltration into all aspects of ecological cycles.

"Ta Ke!"

Since the enemy hasn't emerged, we are the ones blocking them.

Combining the context and exposition, Ma Ding·Suo Pu naturally deduced some factual circumstances.

These foreign Shark Insects have wasted over two months gnawing at the realm's hull barriers.

I originally thought that if those steam Shark Insects launched an offensive, we would simply be unable to hold them.

"You can drive the steam ecology to repair these gnawed excavation barrier zones."

The original plan was to pierce the world, with many lower Chao Shen Da Shi joining forces to delve.

Ta Ke nodded.

"Ninth Stage!"

"You kid are waiting for me here, huh!"

"The power of steam and chaos melded perfectly together—unthinkable, truly unthinkable!"

We still have to rely on Jin Jin Xing Mou Hui to exert their own effort.

But... I'm afraid those guys outside won't observe martial virtue.

"Understood, Lord Ta Ke!"

Flame World Tree, atop a trunk over a hundred meters in diameter.

While speaking, Ta Ke elaborated on the situation facing the Four‑tusk Elephant Realm Ship and the possible blows it might encounter.

"Indeed, we have already suffered great losses now."

"How's it going over there after such a long time?"

"Since the two of you are willing, be careful."

"Teacher, this time your condition is much better than the last."

"That's it, our losses are already quite severe."

"Lord Ma Ding, when the three Empresses launch an attack, shall I give it a try?"

"Honored to meet you, Teacher!"

After the three Shark Insect Empresses were ready, a new wave of massive assault slowly drew its curtain.

"Having a Steam Spirit isn't strange; what's odd is... steam shouldn't be able to block the primal source's leakage!"

"The Shark Insect Empress below is Master level?" Ma Ding·Suo Pu asked, his brows nearly knitted together.

Seeing the Teacher's condition improve greatly, Ta Ke let out a sigh of relief.

If they were to dispatch some legendary powerhouse and blow this world apart.

Ta Ke immediately nodded.

Of course, just thinking of this method suffices, not to mention whether the council would agree to expend such effort.

He originally thought that the defiler of gods called Ta Ke would be somewhat contentious.

Beside Ma Ding·Suo Pu, a young Chao Shen Da Shi of Level 122, looking quite youthful, suddenly spoke.

He thought Jin Jin Xing Mou Hui should increase its effort.

A wave entered the tree realm for a flame baptism.

Although Ta Ke was confident that those lower Chao Shen Da Shi would come in, Ta Ke was unafraid of them.

But now, it seems.

"Now that you mention it, I'm actually more intrigued by this odd steam," Xi Meng Si said, rubbing his chin with a hint of curiosity.

"It even holds a considerable advantage."

Ta Ke alone completing the steam ecology and ship‑barrier ecology cycle is insufficient.

"Methods that worked before now have no effect at all before the peculiar steam‑wizard Ta Ke."

"You've done well; keep constantly monitoring their movements within the barrier."

After a moment of astonishment, the Chao Shen Da Shi in the void all became interested.

After hearing Ta Ke's exposition, Mo Er Man surveyed the surrounding gray mist for a moment, then refocused his gaze on Ta Ke, asking pensively.

Ta Ke didn't know how bewildered the outside Chao Shen Da Shi were.

And!

At this moment, another towering Chao Shen Da Shi swordsman, twelve or thirteen meters tall, bearing a silver long sword, spoke loudly.

"Moreover, now that it's revealed steam can block the world's crystal barrier, many tactics are…"

Hm?

At those words, many Chao Shen Da Shi were stunned.

Ma Ding·Suo Pu glanced at the self‑recommended "Yi Ta Si" beside him.

They began to discuss with each other.

"Both of you have the means to conceal your Master origin, so you can indeed infiltrate it."

I may not need to go, but I must have it.

Anyway, the route for the source leakage has been cut off.

With that thought, Ma Ding·Suo Pu deeply rubbed the area between his eyebrows.

With Steam Spirit Wen Di, the steam world now has a backbone, and the manipulable space becomes enormous.

Moreover, it serves as one's own wizard's lair.

Taking a deep breath, Ta Ke carefully felt the steam ecosystem of the whole world gradually thriving.

"All this anticipation over the past two months was for nothing."

Ta Ke simply nodded.

And if Ta Ke wanted to flee, those people outside could not stop him at all.

Ma Ding·Suo Pu still trusted the strength of these two more.

The three Steam Empresses built a mental network among themselves and began rapid communication.

This auspicious phrase says, if you can speak it, say it more!

But saying it that way would make the two Shark Insect Empresses look too weak, so they immediately changed the wording.

Above the English Spirit Altar, about ten meters high.

The operation of the steam ecosystem within the World Crystal Wall also falls under her jurisdiction.

"The Shark Insect Master Empresses' master‑level Shark Insects shouldn't be able to get in, right?" Mo Er Man asked again.

The Ninth‑Tier Shark Insect Empress, confronting the two Master Shark Insect Empresses, surprisingly held the advantage in the confrontation below the ninth tier.

And for Steam Spirit Wen Di, it was a perfect professional match.

"Of course, you were once a super genius, not weaker than an ordinary Chao Shen Da Shi at the ninth tier."

Ta Ke gave a brief appraisal, then immediately performed a respectful bow.

The insect race gnawing the World Crystal Wall, the old method of boring through the world, no longer works here!

After all, no one can fathom the true intentions of these beings from foreign realms.

Ta Ke's level jumped directly from 89 to 96.

Without any preamble, when asked, the two Shark Insect Empresses almost simultaneously began to complain.

Either they were slacking off, or they acted as if the matter didn't concern them, hanging aloof.

"Normally, steam indeed cannot block the leakage of the world source through a bored World Crystal Wall."

After a moment of thought, Mo Er Man, who had seen much of the world, fully understood.

He even thought that the Star Curtain doing this was a bit exaggerated.

"Teacher, my explorations of steam and chaos have indeed yielded some personal insights."

"No matter what, we can't just stand outside and watch like this, Lord Ma Ke!"

Even if outmatched, one can still escape.

After a brief attempt to sense, Qiao Ke Li Ya's soul voice rang again.

Earlier, Mo Er Man already knew that Ta Ke possessed the ability to fuse the steam ecosystem with the insect race's ecosystem.

Thus, the steam‑shark‑insect ecosystem is indeed formidable.

Deep within the void.

"But... no matter what, there's a Chao Shen Da Shi strongman inside; going alone is too risky!"

Combining the peculiar properties of steam within that world barrier.

"However... this steam possesses the characteristics of the World Crystal Wall."

Above the altar, the faint glowing outline of an ancient English Spirit emerged, and the legendary English Spirit mentor Mo Er Man descended.

If one could seek the protection of a demigod.

As the steam ecosystem subtly permeated the cabin walls of the compartment, the ship's crystal wall, it even began to gradually contact the world source imbued with chaotic power, completing the ecological cycle.

Don't you like digging tunnels?

I'll let you dig slowly, until you finish the tunnel.

Take advantage of those Chao Shen Da Shi's steady offensive strategy.

People over there will inevitably interfere, making execution uncertain.

Ma Ding·Suo Pu fell into contemplation.

After all, Ta Ke cannot manage the steam power of the entire world.

Either these two guys are severely slacking.

Or!

Ma Ding·Suo Pu seriously suspects that these foreign Shark Insects are secretly slacking.

Sure enough, a solid background is advantageous; it directly connects to the demigod line.

"Um..."

The Shark Insect Empress who had tried to be defiant now could no longer hold it.

Just as Ta Ke was about to watch the battle alongside the teacher.

And.

Although Ta Ke only mentioned it casually, Mo Er Man keenly sensed something different.

Ta Ke smiled and looked at Steam Spirit Wen Di.

"It's not that I'm special, Lord Ta Ke, your steam ability is too..."

At the same time.

"Although the information we obtained indicates he is currently at the quasi‑Master level, … you also know that the strength of such super geniuses is astonishing."

Martin Sop couldn't help but become serious in thought.

"In terms of steam control, you are a unique existence in this world."

Ta Ke was not idle.

But the cultivation of the Master Seed this wave progressed by at least half a year.

The two of them could not be stopped at all.

This ship‑bound realm cannot be said to be 100 % safe, but letting Ta Ke develop here into a Chao Shen Da Shi is still no problem.

"Those steam sharks are extremely powerful; even a level lower, they can still fight without falling behind."

Therefore, Ta Ke intends to contact and obtain powerful assistance.

In practice, it will inevitably attract the attention of the Alumov Half‑God World side.

A few legendary strongmen will come, first seal off the world border, then jointly blast this medium‑sized Chao Shen Da Shi world.

With a powerful strongman support team, Ta Ke can safely station and develop here.

Listening, the swordsman Ge Rui Er also spoke up.

He just didn't expect the steam shark ecology to be so formidable.

Now, Ta Ke's Chaotic Master Seed has become very stable.

Those lower‑tier Chao Shen Da Shi who come in for direct combat, Ta Ke really isn't afraid of them.

After a moment of thought, he slowly spoke.

After all, the two of them are SS‑rank super geniuses cultivated by Jin Jin Xing Mou Hui.

"From this forged Master Seed, it can be seen that you have forged your own Chaotic Master path."

At that moment, the Shark Master Empress Qiaokeliya spoke.

For most of this time, Ta Ke has been borrowing the ecological power of the World Tree of the Flame World to advance his own "Chaotic Master Seed" process.

"We… spent a huge amount of effort to block their attack. Otherwise… they would have broken out long ago."

"And now, everything makes sense."

The times have changed, Chao Shen Da Shi!

Ta Ke said truthfully.

Ta Ke also smiled, and with both hands gesturing said, "Master, this is the only capital I currently have that can attract strong protection."

"Indeed, I have previously perused many documents on the steam sequence, yet did not discover this trait."

"That Ta Ke seemed to have guessed this property of steam within the world barrier long ago. Otherwise… his inaction would be unreasonable."

That guy is literally an iron porcupine, impossible to bite.

"Steam has blocked the excavation tunnel; clearly there is a Steam Spirit within the Chao Shen Da Shi world."

It is only that the opponent deliberately refrains from counter‑attacking, using a turtle‑withdrawal time‑dragging defense, so as not to embarrass those two.

"If we enter a full‑scale combat state, unless you are willing to supply us with massive flesh and blood resources, we will suffer a blood loss!"

Creating the "Steam Shark Master Empress".

Moreover, this wave saw Ta Ke advance from 89th‑level eight‑tier to nine‑tier 96th level, with a notable boost in overall combat ability.

Then Ta Ke could only escape.

Listening to Qiaokeliya's exposition.

"He doesn't need to defend against the shark's tearing of the world hull."

This time, there is no need to worry that prolonged conversation will drain the mentor's energy.

Ta Ke couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly, looking toward the outer chamber corridor.

"If they unleash Master‑level sharks, I definitely can't win; currently we are facing high‑rank sharks."

Or rather.

"The three of us will team up, attempt an attack, see if we can breach the defense line; if not, I'll think of another plan."

"However, I summoned you today not to ask about this, but about…"

"This is too strange; I've gnawed through countless Chao Shen Da Shi worlds and never encountered such miraculous steam."

If this lets the Steam Shark Empress ascend to Chao Shen Da Shi.

"Even if the sharks absorb this steam, steam will still continuously seep out from within."

"Can a ninth‑tier match you two evenly? Even if your cultivated Master‑level sharks can't get in, it shouldn't be that you two together can tie with that ninth‑tier Steam Shark Empress!"

"If steam had this property, it would have been discovered earlier; it shouldn't be that we only now know!"

After the ritual incantation finished, Ta Ke waited quietly.

Although the level increase was modest.

Not long after.

The 'Sunken Ship' that was once sinking into the blood sea is now gradually reviving.

Those steam sharks are truly powerful.

Ta Ke has many means to deal with those incoming enemies.

Basically, this also prevents lower‑tier Chao Shen Da Shi from entering the Chao Shen Da Shi world.

I fill the interior with steam; not a drop of the world's essence leaks out.

"I am here, following the spiritual network to observe the steam sharks' battle, and record the battlefield dynamics, so that when I return, I can find those legendary friends and Alumov Half‑God."

Just waiting like this, taking no action, is meaningless.

Compared with the fatigue and weakness of last time, this time the mentor Mo Erman is sprightly in spirit, his keen eyes bright and lively; although his aura is not as strong as before, it is already quite stable.

At that moment, the entire battlefield ecology of the Alumof Half‑God World could have changed because of it!

"Just then, those three Shark Insect Empresses joined forces and attacked."

Feeling the calm world origin in detail, Ta Ke nodded in praise.

"You mean… you blocked the full assault of two Shark Insect Empresses?"

These Mo Lei·Shen Ting and the people of the Foreign Divine Alliance are clearly unreliable.

Mo Erman looked at Ta Ke and smiled slowly.

Many powerful forces cultivate their own Steam Spirits, precisely for this reason.

"Those steam gray mists… can't they be cleared?" At that moment, Martin Sop asked slowly.

As Ta Ke's strength grows, some methods can now be employed.

Now, the World Drilling Plan has failed.

The more he thought, the more Martin Sop furrowed his brows.

"Then we have Teacher Lao."

After a long while, Mo Erman finally came back to his senses.

"For the past two months, we've mostly been in a ceasefire, with only brief periods of fighting."

The two Shark Insect Master Empresses kept retorting to each other; a few words made Martin Sop's head go round.

"These steam gray mists seem to seep out from the crystal wall."

Mo Erman's deep gaze fell on Ta Ke.

While meticulously examining Ta Ke from head to toe, the mentor Mo Erman was momentarily a bit dazed.

Martin Sop guessed that it was most likely the former.

"Teacher! I must excuse myself for now."

Martin Sop asked the two Shark Insect Master Empresses beside him.

Meanwhile, Itas and Gofrei, the two top‑tier Chao Shen Da Shi, slipped silently into the depths of the third‑level cabin realm of the Four‑tusk Elephant Realm Ship.

"We still don't know the exact strength of that Steam Wizard Ta Ke over there."

Both are at the Chao Shen Da Shi level, one at rank 122, the other at 136; their power is astonishing, not the kind of newly promoted Chao Shen Da Shi.

The Steam Spirit Wendy blinked and nodded.

"Shall we give it a try?"

"Those Steam Shark Insect priests are extremely cunning, relying on the terrain advantage, fighting us while simultaneously scavenging our Shark Insect corpses below."

Even with their extensive knowledge, they've never seen steam possessing the world crystal wall's properties.

Soon, Wendy led a group of steam elves, hopping away through the steam gray mist, beginning a survey and expansion of the world's steam environment.

"It shares the same defensive traits as the crystal wall, as if a complete ecosystem already exists."

"What's the matter?"

"Two foreign Master guests have arrived."

Ta Ke said softly.