Chapter 411: Shopping in the Treasure Land!

Whooo…

The black wind is like a blade, scraping the bones of the whole world!

Looking out, within the vast canyon ravines, the surging "Taboo Black Wind" devours everything like a giant beast.

Beyond the massive canyon ravines, the distant wilderness is a vast, bleak expanse.

【Eretria·Ancient God Dead Land】

This is a land of the dead, yet the tomb doors have been forced open—a burial ground for spirits.

Even the air is reeking with death, decay, and a foul stench.

The Miracle Cottage, plus crystal-wall defense, plus the layer-domain mini-world—none can withstand the world's death-brought decay.

Sniffing the deathly decay swirling at the tip of the nose.

"Dead Star Disaster Land!"

Ta Ke peered through the miracle window, carefully examining the outside world, silently pondering what the "Ge Ge Shi" called his origin main world.

Even though this world is already dead.

It still begins with death, continually sinking toward the edge of total shattering!

After death, the skeletons keep crumbling away.

This is the Dead Star Disaster Land; this is the Chaos Ancient Continent!

After a long while, Ta Ke finally looked toward the howling "Taboo Black Wind".

"Over these days, the Taboo Black Wind hasn't weakened; it's even slightly strengthened. Clearly, there's no hope of the black wind in this area stopping anytime soon."

"These past few days, I've mostly recovered; it's time to conduct projection explorations."

A few days prior.

Ta Ke reached Eretria·Ancient God Dead Land via the Demigod World's grand teleportation array.

Who would have thought that upon arrival he'd plunge headfirst into this "Taboo Black Wind", nearly meeting a disastrous end for Ta Ke?

Fortunately, Ta Ke has strong defenses, thick health, and keen perception.

After withstanding a bout of bone-scraping Taboo Black Wind, Ta Ke found the layer-domain mini-world within this giant stone, thereby avoiding the wind's devastation.

"The area we're currently in is a massive world-canyon terrain."

"This should be the outer region's Death Howl Canyon area."

"Death Howl Canyon seems fine under normal circumstances, but once the Ancient God's Wail erupts—"

"Wailing undead will flood in from the Death Layer to engulf the Reality Layer."

"Among the nine outer regions, Death Howl Canyon has the highest concentration of undead."

"It is not lacking in master liches and legendary undead."

"Fortunately, this is a place the Heavenly Canopy Giant Eye dislikes scrutinizing; even if it opens its eyes, as long as one doesn't meet its gaze here, there's no major issue."

"Except during the Ancient God's Wail, when it's hard to endure, there are no major problems otherwise."

In the midst of thought.

Ta Ke sat down in the spacious hall of the Miracle Cottage and began to activate forbidden spell power.

Woo…

Buzz!

As steam and light surged, a large amount of steam-source energy poured in.

Ta Ke rapidly condensed the nine-star, level 139 forbidden spell "Mirage Light Projection".

During the over two years spent constructing the ecology—

Ta Ke expended nearly sixty million source-energy experiences in total.

He upgraded this forbidden spell, Mirage Light Projection, to level 139.

And the effect of this level 139 Mirage Light Projection is remarkably good.

Locking onto a direction at an extremely distant range.

"Go!"

As it linked with the spacetime wormhole via forbidden spell—

Hum!

Ta Ke's condensed Mirage Light Projection swiftly descended upon the extremely distant region.

However, as soon as this Mirage Light Projection descended—

Woo…

Like a bone-scraping blade's edge, the sharp Taboo Black Wind howled and coiled around.

Hiss…

Ta Ke's projection was rapidly being annihilated.

"Withdraw!"

Ta Ke hesitated not, immediately withdrawing the Mirage Light Projection.

Mirage Light Projection.

It possesses a certain origin-sequence power of Ta Ke; if annihilated—

Ta Ke's origin sequence would also be injured.

But if actively withdrawn, letting the origin return—

then there's no major problem.

After a brief wait, the projection forbidden spell's incantation and steam-source energy were fully reconstructed within the ecological magic net, and Ta Ke attempted projection once more.

This time Ta Ke changed direction, and with an extremely distant projection range, he reached the borderland of that region.

But this time, when the projection fell, what greeted Ta Ke was still the howling Forbidden Black Wind.

"Could it be? That the entire Dead Howl Canyon world is shrouded in the Forbidden Black Wind?"

Ta Ke, having withdrawn the mirage projection again, rubbed the bridge of his eyebrows.

After a moment, Ta Ke tried again.

Then Ta Ke happily obtained intelligence that all three directions were enveloped by the Forbidden Black Wind.

And this third time, the location Ta Ke projected to was the Dead Howl Canyon area near the core of Eteia·Ancient God Deathland's Necrotic Bone Corridor.

Only by passing through the "Necrotic Bone Corridor" can one enter the core region of the island Eteia·Ancient God Deathland.

According to previous intelligence, in the great hall area outside the Necrotic Ancient Land, a group of Chao Shen Da Shi should be gathering, waiting to enter the core region.

It is not impossible for a legendary strongman to lead a team.

But now.

The Forbidden Black Wind rages, and this place is empty.

If one cannot gather enough resources and treasures in the outskirts, then entering the core region becomes inevitable.

Venturing deep into the treasure lands, no one would be willing to return empty‑handed.

Soon, Ta Ke activated the fourth mirage projection.

"Buzz!"

When this long‑range projection fell again,

Above the firmament was the projection of the vast star‑sky layer.

Around it, the aura of death, decay and rot remained as intensely strong as ever.

But there was no Forbidden Black Wind here.

"Huh…"

Feeling the surrounding silence, Ta Ke let out a slight sigh of relief.

"That Forbidden Black Wind, when it blows, can last as little as three to five months or as long as a year and a half, causing considerable delay."

"Now, large swaths of Dead Howl Canyon are shrouded by the Forbidden Black Wind, and many Chao Shen Da Shi are trapped in their hiding spots."

"I have the projection; I can explore freely."

"When necessary, I can also use a spacetime wormhole to jump directly."

"The caster's mobility is something non‑casters cannot fully comprehend."

Taking a deep breath, Ta Ke surveyed the night beneath the deep star‑filled firmament, then began to scrutinize the canyon.

Finding a "Chaotic Ecological Micro‑World" as quickly as possible is Ta Ke's primary goal.

This vast, immense Dead Howl Canyon.

After round after round of Chao Shen Da Shi exploration and plundering,

the chance of finding treasure in a place already stripped by so many rounds of Chao Shen Da Shi is so low it makes one's hair stand on end.

And Ta Ke's target is naturally not those barren wastelands.

But rather the "Chaotic Ecological Micro‑World" that possesses an ecological barrier.

The entire Eteia·Ancient God Deathland sinks endlessly in death and fragmentation.

But!

In certain special areas, unique "Chaotic Ecological Micro‑Worlds" can form.

These Chaotic Ecological Micro‑Worlds constitute their own barrier realm, containing chaotic heavy treasures within.

As a product of the Chaotic Ancient Continent, the barrier strength of a "Chaotic Ecological Micro‑World" is so high that even demigods cannot gnaw it down.

Therefore, only various peculiar methods can be employed.

Perhaps the ecological micro‑world that demigods cannot gnaw through is conquered by some Chao Shen Da Shi's unusual ability or technique.

Thus! Many Chao Shen Da Shi, by any means, occupy a "Chaotic Ecological Micro‑World" and then attempt to open it to obtain the treasures inside.

And Ta Ke's purpose, naturally, is also the treasures of these Chaotic Ecological Micro‑Worlds.

Immersed in the projection, Ta Ke began his own treasure‑seeking journey.

…….

Three days later!

At the bottom of a canyon.

Two high‑rank Chao Shen Da Shi whose auras intertwine with darkness.

They were entrenched outside a barrier ecological gateway.

Strange black slime, like writhing alien worms, continuously gnawed at that barrier ecological gate.

Ta Ke only cast a distant glance.

and was immediately met with hostile threat from the two high‑rank Chao Shen Da Shi.

Ta Ke's thoughts lingered a moment, then he left the place.

These two high‑rank Chao Shen Da Shi came from Mo Lei·Shen Ting.

One a dark wizard, level 195.

One a dark warrior, level 196.

At a glance, it's clear they are not friendly.

If their levels were slightly lower, around 170,

Ta Ke could still attempt.

But their levels are too high; Ta Ke does not dare to provoke these two fellows lightly.

After all, this is a treasure land of the Chaotic Ancient Continent.

Who among those who dare to come doesn't have a couple of tricks?

……

One week later.

Ta Ke once again discovered a Chaos Ecology Small World.

A 199th-level Quasi-Legendary Powerhouse, a wizard in ordinary white robes, sat cross-legged there silently.

From the opponent's aura, Ta Ke could tell that they were a follower of the Three-Eyed God.

Moreover, Ta Ke could even find information about this Quasi-Legendary Powerhouse from the corresponding intelligence.

They had once been the Holy Son of the Three-Eyed God.

Just looking at them from afar made Ta Ke feel danger.

The opponent seemed able to easily crush Ta Ke's projection.

Fortunately, the opponent also seemed to sense a hint of the Three-Eyed God's aura on Ta Ke.

The white-robed wizard merely examined Ta Ke.

Ta Ke, after paying respects, continued his own exploration.

However!

Ta Ke also marked the coordinates here.

In case they encounter a strong enemy.

If one needs to cling to a thigh, it should be the thigh of this Quasi-Legendary Powerhouse white-robed wizard.

Exploring!

Ta Ke also encountered several explorers like himself.

They merely exchanged glances, each silently going their own way.

Since there were no treasures or the like, it was naturally unwise to start a conflict.

Even if they were opposing factions, the same held true.

During Ta Ke's exploration.

Unbeknownst to him, a month's time passed silently.

"Several clearly marked locations have already been occupied by others."

"Although they may not be able to figure out the details, it is obviously impossible to let them give up those positions."

"If we spend a few more days searching and it still doesn't work, we'll resort to force."

Ta Ke, whose exploration yielded nothing, gradually began to entertain thoughts of killing and looting.

…………

Several days later.

Deep within the bottom passage of an extremely remote small canyon.

Examining one side of the passage's rock wall, the "Ecology World Barrier" that appeared like a glass curtain made Ta Ke overjoyed.

Originally, Ta Ke had already conceived the idea of seizing other Supernatural "Chaos Ecology Small Worlds".

As a result, Ta Ke unintentionally discovered, deep within this concealed canyon passage, a completely new "Ecology Barrier Small World".

"During this period, the Chaos Ecology Small Worlds guarded by the Supernatural Masters we've encountered have mostly been small-type; only two are medium-sized."

"And the one before me..."

"is a medium-sized Chaos Ecology Small World."

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly, his heart feeling a bit restless.

"The treasures inside small Chaos Ecology Small Worlds are extremely valuable."

"Moreover, this is a medium-sized Chaos Ecology Small World, which must contain a Chaos Great Treasure of immense value."

"If suitable, perhaps I could directly use this treasure to advance to the middle-tier Supernatural Master."

With that thought, even Ta Ke became serious.

Other Supernatural Masters, stationed at a Chaos Ecology Small World, merely try to open it.

Whether they can open it is uncertain.

As for Ta Ke…

As the projection slowly withdrew its hand from the Chaos Ecology Small World's barrier.

Inside the distant Steam Magical Cottage Sanctuary.

The cross-legged Ta Ke faintly showed a smile.

"Opening…… no problem at all!"

"After the Steam World opens the ecology barrier, the power of the Steam Ecology and the Chaos Ecology Small World can fully undergo ecological circulation."

"Chaos Ecology, before my transcendent-dimensional talent, is not much different from ordinary ecology; at most, the circulation is just a bit slower!"

"This central Chaos Ecology Small World isn't large; in half a month, at most one or two months, once the steam circulation of the Chaos Small World is cleared, I can directly pass through."

With that thought, Ta Ke's eyes shone with spirited light.

"Others come to explore treasures, but I, with my heaven-defying supernatural talent…… am here to procure goods!"

Yes!

This time entering this treasure land, Ta Ke really is here to procure goods!

When Ta Ke first learned that in the Erutia Ancient God's Dead Land there were many self-contained barrier small worlds, and they were extremely hard to break open.

Ta Ke naturally thought of his own Steam Ecology, which, under the effect of the 【Steam World】, has the characteristic of world ecological circulation.

But Ta Ke was also not entirely sure if it was truly feasible.

But now.

Ta Ke had already determined that he could fully use 【Steam World】 to lever the barrier of this 'Chaotic Ecology Small World'.

After making some preparations.

Ta Ke put away his own Steam Magical Cottage.

Following the coordinates of the Mirage Light Projection, an ultra-long-distance wormhole jump.

Ta Ke directly arrived beside the Mirage Light Projection.

Of course, the safe point coordinates shrouded by the Forbidden Black Wind, Ta Ke had not given up, and also left his own spatial coordinate mark for emergencies.

He arrived beside the Mirage Light Projection.

Ta Ke patted his body.

One after another, huge orbs of light fell down, transforming into over twenty tall Steam Star Phase Masters.

Thereafter, together with the Mirage Light Projection, he stationed at the cave entrance.

Ta Ke, meanwhile, began his familiar, couldn't-be-more-familiar operation of ecological circulation beside the Chaotic Ecology Small World.

First, release the Steam Magical Cottage, letting the Steam Ecology's circulation envelop part of the Chaotic Ecology Small World's barrier.

Then, using 【Steam World】, open the barrier's ecological circulation, and pour the Steam Ecology's circulation into it.

After doing all of that.

Ta Ke could clearly feel the ecology of the steam circulation, quickly penetrating into the barrier of the Chaotic Ecology Small World, then proceeding to infiltrate deeper into the ecological circulation.

"Huh?"

He carefully sensed the circulation of the Chaotic Ecology Small World.

Ta Ke quickly discovered some peculiar aspects.

"That is, the 'Chaotic Ecology Small World' has a very strong receptivity to the circulation of the 'Steam Ecology'."

"There is even a feeling of actively drawing in and absorbing."

Ta Ke was not surprised by this situation.

"【Supernatural Ecology】 all possess vital circulation vitality."

"It will instinctively draw external ecological power to thereby strengthen and proliferate."

"This is one of the essences of ecological operation."

"A non-expanding Supernatural Ecology is not a good Supernatural Ecology,"

"The entire Chaotic Ancient Continent, just as the Green Light Tribe's Ge Ge Shi said."

"This place is already a Death Star, a land of disaster."

"Where else is there any ecological power to nurture these 'closed-off, locked-up' small worlds?"

"Therefore!"

"When Ta Ke cleared the ecological circulation and supplied these ecologies with source energy."

"Naturally, these ecologies opened their circulation characteristics, frantically drawing in and absorbing."

"If these Chaotic Ecology Small Worlds are like this, then……"

Ta Ke narrowed his gaze toward the core region of the E Ti Ya·Ancient God Dead Land.

In the core region of the E Ti Ya·Ancient God Dead Land.

There is an enormous ecological world barrier there.

Even demigods covet it greatly!

After observing for a moment, Ta Ke slowly withdrew his gaze.

"Such a secret must not be leaked in the slightest; it's best not to let any other Chao Shen Da Shi or legendary powerhouses see it."

"I can just quietly and secretly make a fortune and seize treasures."

"Better to obtain less, but obtain it safely!"

He observed the medium-sized 'Chaotic Ecology Small World' before him.

Ta Ke, like many previous Chao Shen Da Shi, quietly stationed here.

Waiting for the Steam Ecology to break through the small world's barrier.