Chapter 508: True Divine Mechanical Net: Origin Fireseed

Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship!

Upon the towering, fiery world‑tree trunk.

The scorching world‑tree flame and Ta Ke's own flame merged together almost perfectly.

Deep within the realm ship, the primordial steam‑ecology faith of the Chaotic Star Core·Divine Star settles and, following the crisscrossing star‑net veins, continuously gathers.

Ta Ke has been away from the realm ship for decades.

But Ta Ke's Divine Star remains here.

Whether it is the steam ecology of the ancient Chaotic Continent or the primal faith power of Flora·Cosmic Mountain, the vast majority has settled within the Divine Star.

Now, Ta Ke returns to the Divine Realm.

By absorbing this massive, settled primal faith power, Ta Ke's level will surge forward.

Ta Ke estimates he can push from level 4 to level 5.

"Understood," Ta Ke nods slightly.

"Master, does the ceremony... begin like this?"

Feeling the searing flame intersect with his own and examining his level, Ta Ke gives a slight nod.

Steam Spirit Wen Di and the Shadow‑Veil demigod Ying Ao Si are both ethereal, mysterious demigods.

"Level 264, very good!"

Level 250.

……

"There's still some distance to the level‑270 demigod stage, so we can use this period to arrange many things!"

But with the Source‑Energy Experience amplifier, things are different.

"Lord Ta Ke, your return has forged a great divine position."

"Not bad... this is part of the ceremony."

"Over 220 levels, your upgrade speed inside the realm ship is the fastest, and you're likely the quickest to achieve demigod status."

This is already the highest achievement for a mentor.

Thus Ta Ke's level skyrockets.

Adding Source‑Energy Experience solidifies the foundation on the source‑energy level.

Once a strong ecological sequence base exists, upgrade efficiency becomes very high.

"Lord Ta Ke, no offense, others work hard in cultivation; I merely seized the advantage of the Steam Spirit."

"Teacher Mo Er Man says this is a momentous occasion worth celebrating, and a proof of the eternal contract to be widely announced."

The primal divine‑faith ecological power that has settled over the years is now exhausted.

Eventually, Ta Ke's level plateaued at the 264‑level standard.

This makes Ta Ke's Divine Ascension Rank vastly different from ordinary people!

This upgrade took about half a year.

"After all, you are the first Steam God!"

"When this Steam God celebration ceremony ends, you will feel the resonance of the steam ecology more deeply."

"It will both strengthen the centripetal force of the steam sequence ecology and solidify your divine position within the steam ecology!"

Then, using divine‑faith ecology to advance the demigod sequence ecology's evolution, refining divinity and settling the sequence's foundation.

"Beyond being part of the ceremony, it also resonates with destiny in many aspects."

Without sufficient ecological sequence foundation, upgrading is difficult.

His disciple inaugurated the Steam Era, becoming the first Steam Legend and a great being who forged the eternal steam path.

Level 251.

His gaze swept over Steam Spirit Wen Di, and Ta Ke nodded slightly.

As Steam Spirit Wen Di explained, Ta Ke looked toward the hazy steam ahead.

The legendary Steam Spirit Wen Di, who had been waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward.

During the years Ta Ke was absent, Wen Di managed the Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship.

Level 249.

"Demigod Lord Ta Ke."

As the unique Steam Spirit, Wen Di's upgrade speed is unparalleled.

English Spirit Mentor Mo Er Man, smiling broadly, stepped out of the steam.

Upon hearing, Steam Spirit Wen Di burst into a delighted smile.

In his thoughts, Ta Ke gathered his spirit and walked outward.

The numerous battles during that period were largely thanks to the legendary Steam Spirit Wen Di.

The steam‑ecology Divine Realm that was established early, along with Ta Ke's continual expansion of the steam ecology's breadth and depth.

"Everything will strictly follow the master's plan."

The great Expedition ceremony, if it is to be massive, must include essential elements.

Divine ascension celebration, forging an eternal contract.

It can serve as the start of the ceremony, or the beginning of preparations.

A few days later.

Ta Ke's divine‑ascension celebration ceremony officially begins.

The Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship welcomes its own Feast of the Gods.

This time's Feast of the Gods.

Not only did he invite numerous divine projections.

He also followed the Steam Sequence ecology and informed many believers.

Even Ta Ke used many Steam altars to bring down a "Divine Miracle".

Of course, in Ta Ke's view, it might just be the blooming of some forbidden or divine spell projections.

But in the world where Chao Shen Da Shi are supreme.

Ta Ke's display of certain abilities is the towering Divine Miracle.

Besides the "Divine Miracle",

Ta Ke also gifted many believers a certain number of "Steam Cores".

With the continuous deepening of the "Steam·Chaos Star Core".

Nowadays, the Four‑Tusk Elephant Ship is not lacking Steam Cores at all.

Of course.

In the opening of the ceremony, what surprised Ta Ke most was the "Steam Church" organization that the Steam Spirit Wen Di has gradually built over the years.

The Steam Church not only rapidly branched out within the divine realm friendly to the Steam God Ta Ke.

Even the realms of divine beings with a neutral relationship to Ta Ke.

The Steam Church also has a certain scale.

Ta Ke is also generous with his power toward his church's believers.

In this ceremony,

Ta Ke used the ability of the Steam·Civilization·Weaver to descend a divine decree.

The Steam·Divine Guard will descend with the many sacrifices of the Steam Church.

The brand‑new version of powerful strength is about to go live!

The Steam·Divine Guard is Ta Ke's Steam Constellation.

Ta Ke completed deep cooperation with the Shadow God, undergoing Ta Ke's sunbathing and ecological nurturing.

While possessing nearly eighty times the durability of life, it also easily gave birth to a new Steam Constellation with the destructive power of the new "Star Scar" rune ecology, highlighting both offense and defense.

At level eighty or ninety, it can defeat an ordinary Chao Shen Da Shi.

The Chao Shen Da Shi tier is, in a medium‑level extraordinary world, virtually invincible.

Such a powerful Steam·Divine Guard can certainly become a strong protector of the Steam Church.

And this also manifests the might of the Steam God.

Sure enough.

After Ta Ke's godhood announcement ceremony.

In just half a month, a massive influx of offerings arrived.

A large number of Steam·Divine Guards also returned.

The effect of ecological circulation was greatly strengthened.

The Four‑Tusk Elephant Ship, as the core of the Divine Nation, continuously strengthened itself during this ceremony.

Ta Ke, as the owner of the Divine Nation,

also keenly felt numerous benefits.

The previously somewhat vague Steam faith ecology is now becoming clear.

Ta Ke's weaving of the Steam divine state has become even more adept.

Circulating with the Steam ecological network are the great Three‑Eyed God, the newly risen deity Alu Mofu, other powerful demigods, and the deity of the demigod Gu Di.

Opposing them are the twisted writhing alien evil gods that emit a malignant death aura.

The Green Star Clan, in a distant realm, hides deep within the hazy void outline, its ecology resembling jade.

The "Expedition" ceremony has begun to show results.

At least, Ta Ke can grasp precise targets and also draw the main enemies in.

After the "Divine" eternal proclamation ceremony.

Ta Ke continues his own covert cultivation.

One day, a deity suddenly visited.

The visitor is Ta Ke's neighbor, the mechanical demigod "Qi Ao Lai".

Back then, after Ta Ke attacked the Ao Bolong demigod realm, he immediately fled in all directions.

The Green Star Clan's great net was laid out quite tightly.

Ta Ke was almost captured here; other strong ones elsewhere must have also suffered.

After returning to the Four‑Tusk Elephant Ship, Ta Ke made some inquiries and learned that the mechanical demigod Lord Qi Ao Lai, after returning from a distant realm, immediately entered a covert cultivation state.

Whether returning fully loaded or seeking a breakthrough.

Or heavily wounded and fleeing, focusing on recuperation.

As long as the mechanical demigod Qi Ao Lai returns, that's fine.

More or less, Ta Ke can obtain some resources again.

When the mechanical demigod Qi Ao Lai arrived at the Four‑Tusk Elephant Ship, Ta Ke roughly judged that the mechanical demigod Qi Ao Lai had likely made a breakthrough.

On his body, there is a faint divine foundation.

Even… there is some Steam Sequence aura.

If it were other deities, they naturally would not sense that subtle Steam aura.

But as the Steam Demigod Ta Ke, he not only can sense it, but senses it quite clearly.

Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai absorbed a considerable amount of Steam Cores.

In response, Ta Ke saw through it without exposing it, pretending not to know.

In fact, over these years, the Steam Sequence has had a huge impact on the neighboring Mechanical Clan.

Especially, after Ta Ke's "Steam Mechanical Clan" grew rapidly, it gained a version advantage over the current "Mechanical Clan".

Richer furnace flames, sturdier mechanical defenses, faster maneuvering speed, and more powerful firepower output.

Moreover, there is no need to fear corrosion from the alien Black Mist.

A brand‑new Steam Mechanical Sequence.

It made the original Mechanical Clan's mech warriors feel envious, leading to some self‑doubt and denial.

Could it be that the Steam Mechanical Clan is the truth, and our so‑called Mechanical Clan is merely a defective product? Otherwise, why are we so weak?

It has just begun, and only a small fraction of the Mechanical Clan's mech warriors are using it.

As time passes, the effect of the Mechanical Core begins to erupt.

More and more members of the Mechanical Clan start to use it.

And then…

Then the Mechanical Clan of the Ao Lai Star Ring Nation fully and wildly aligns with the Steam Mechanical Ecology.

Undoubtedly.

Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai, a top‑tier powerhouse of the Mechanical Clan, also sensed the Steam Sequence's characteristic of possessing a certain Mechanical Clan lineage.

They can also reap certain benefits.

Otherwise, Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai would not have secretly absorbed the Steam Core.

After all, this is a genuine "defiance of the ancestors" decision.

In casual conversation, Qi Ao Lai explained the original escape route.

Even veteran Ta Ke couldn't help but feel his heart race upon hearing it.

The danger that a slight mishap could extinguish the furnace fire and cause the flame to vanish is indeed unsettling.

And Ta Ke's account of his own journey toward divinity.

Also left Qi Ao Lai full of amazement and admiration.

"Your Highness Ta Ke, this is the resource you were supposed to obtain from our last collaboration."

Saying so, Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai spoke in a steady mechanical tone.

He took the mechanical bracelet handed over by Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai and opened it for a moment's inspection.

Ta Ke felt a slight flutter in his chest; after inspecting it for a moment, he spoke calmly.

"Such a treasure is probably a bit too valuable!"

Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai chuckled self‑deprecatingly.

"If it were earlier, this treasure might have been priceless, but for you, His Highness Ta Ke, it can only be an embellishment now."

"Had I not had this item in my hand, I doubt I would have said such a thing."

In his words, Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai became increasingly courteous.

【True God·Mechanical Divine Web·Origin Flame】

This is the precious treasure that Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai bestowed upon Ta Ke.

It originates from above level 500, constructs a Mechanical Sequence Divine Net, can expand the Mechanical Clan's ecology, and even create a True God Origin Flame for the accumulated Mechanical Sequence.

This treasure serves as the core prized item for Ta Ke's ascension to Demi‑God.

It will greatly aid Ta Ke's future attainment of divinity.

He once again felt, for a moment, the weighty Origin Flame that has been tempered by eons of time.

"Since that is so, I shall not be polite."

Ta Ke smiled lightly.

This Origin Flame is undeniably a divine treasure.

And ordinary people cannot even use it.

This time, Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai both absorbed the Steam Sequence's flame and also granted Ta Ke this top‑tier Origin Flame.

It carries a hint of paying tribute as a token of allegiance.

Sure enough.

After Ta Ke secured the treasure,

Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai lowered his voice slightly and said,

"The threads of Mechanical Ecology might detect the content of our upcoming conversation!"

"If it cannot be detected, this place… is my Divine Realm; the roar of the Steam Sequence will cause all fates' threads and Mechanical Ecology's traces to halt at the boundary of the Divine Realm!"

Ta Ke said firmly.

After calming his mind for a moment, Mechanical Demi‑God Qi Ao Lai slowly spoke,

"The Steam Sequence has a great impact on the Mechanical Clan's ecology!"

"You, Your Highness Ta Ke, should be aware of this."

Ta Ke nodded silently.

"Nowadays, massive quantities of Steam Cores have already spread to the Burning Star·Divine Ash World Tree Nest."

"Moreover, they have formed a very complete industry chain."

"These massive Steam Cores have also forged a batch of Steam Machines at the Burning Star·Divine Ash World Tree Nest."

"By leveraging the strength of Steam Cores, those Legendary Steam Mechanical masters, Chao Shen Da Shi Steam Mechanical masters, and a great number of sub‑hundred‑level Steam Legendary Sequences have become increasingly unstoppable within the Mechanical Clan."

"Especially the ability of Steam Cores to block the alien Black Mist's corrosion of Mechanical lifeforms."

"Let more and more members of the Mechanical race embrace the Steam Core."

"The Steam Core nowadays… is like…"

"The lifeblood of the Mechanical race," Ta Ke timely added.

"Yes!"

Mechanical Demigod Qi·Ao Lai nodded.

"Although some strong members of the Mechanical race are willing to accept the brand‑new Steam Sequence power."

"But when those strong Mechanical folk who have been immersed in the Mechanical Sequence ecology since childhood and grew up within the machines are asked to adopt the Steam Sequence— even to let the Steam Sequence dominate a substantial portion of the Mechanical ecological furnace's power— they are ten thousand times unwilling."

"A few days ago, after Your Highness Ta Ke announced the success of the ascension ceremony,"

"over at the Flame Star Divine Ash World Tree Nest, there were some Mechanical Demigod experts who wanted to strike at us."

Mechanical Demigod Qi·Ao Lai's words left Ta Ke silent for a moment, after which he asked,

"What is the attitude of the Sequence Primordial Deity within the Flame Star Divine Ash World Tree Nest?"

"Lord Flame Star currently shows no stance whatsoever."

"Even… during the heated disputes of the Mechanical Council, he did not attend the council."

Ta Ke's eyebrows lifted slightly.

The attitude of that Flame Star Mechanical Sequence Primordial Deity was extremely hard to gauge.

"What about the other Mechanical Deities?" Ta Ke asked again.

"The three Mechanical Deities are extremely dissatisfied with the current situation."

Mechanical Demigod Qi·Ao Lai said gravely.

"Sequence Primordial Deities above level 400 are unaffected by shifts in belief."

"They have already built the Sequence ladder—eternal and stable."

"The three Mechanical Deities at around level 300 are the most affected by the Mechanical belief ecology; their ascension progress has already been impacted."

"If it weren't for my concern that this is my personal Sequence ecological realm, and Lord Flame Star's unexpressed stance, they would have likely already come to kill us."

"But now that Your Highness Ta Ke formally occupies the divine ecological position of the Steam God,"

"more Steam Mechanical Cores are opened to the outside."

"I'm afraid… a Mechanical War could break out at any moment."

Mechanical Demigod Qi·Ao Lai's exposition made Ta Ke's eyebrows knit slightly.

Currently, the Green Star Clan does not dare to launch a large‑scale advance into the Alien Black Mist.

One reason is that the Mechanical race has been constantly clashing with the Green Star Clan.

Moreover.

The Green Star Clan, not engaging in large‑scale war with the factions of the Chaotic Ancient Continent, is certainly also wary of Mechanical raids.

Some of Ta Ke's later plans also require seeking assistance from the Mechanical race.

At this moment, tearing the veil with the Mechanical race would be unwise.

Fortunately, that Flame Star Mechanical Sequence Primordial Deity has not shown any sign of resistance.

After a moment of thought, Ta Ke suddenly burst into laughter.

"Senior Qi·Ao Lai, didn't you just say war could erupt at any time?"

Mechanical Demigod Qi·Ao Lai, upon hearing this, instantly rose and looked outward.

"They've already arrived?"

"Yes!"

Ta Ke nodded slightly.

Deep within the heavy intertwining of death and darkness in the Alien Black Mist.

The three mighty Mechanical Deities of the Flame Star Divine Ash World Tree Nest, each bearing formidable power—on par with ordinary Mechanical Demigods—stormed forward with a surging, grandiose momentum.