Chapter 509: Steam‑Mechanical Originator!

After the mechanical demigod Qie Ao Lai's exposition, Ta Ke only began to slightly understand these fiercely imposing mechanical deities.

He didn't even wait for Ta Ke to act.

The arriving mechanical demigod "Ao Gedeng" had already taken the initiative to strike.

Its mechanical single‑axis arm slammed suddenly into the space behind it.

A round of mechanical metallic moon slowly materialized its outline.

It is the powerful "Mechanical Divine Ring" constructed from the 【Mechanical Magic Net】.

Just as humans can weave their own spells upon a mimetic magic net.

The various mechanical banspells and divine spells of the mechanical demigods can also be placed upon the 【Mechanical Divine Ring】.

One could say the Mechanical Divine Ring is the armory of every mechanical powerhouse.

Each of the mechanical banspells and divine spells within it is densely and solidly condensed.

Clearly they came prepared.

The voice was extremely coarse and dry, like the grinding of old machinery.

The mechanical deity Jia Erwen responded here with crisp efficiency.

"This is my hometown; you… are the foreign wanderers, you are the ones who should leave!"

"No!"

Wuh wuh wuh…

In an instant, several massive 【Mechanical Divine Rings】 crowded the alien sky, even suppressing the light of the nearby Ao Lai Star Ring.

"Ta Ke, although our mechanical race occupies the alien lands, we have also blocked a large portion of the Green Star Clan's assault force. Otherwise, do you think the Green Star Clan, with their current strength, would not annihilate you? Do you think they are benevolent?"

Ao Gedeng suppressed his anger, speaking in a deep voice, like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

Ta Ke replied calmly.

The roar of steam interwove from all directions, and Ta Ke's projection rode the wave of steam rumble, descending slowly.

Ta Ke's brief words left the mechanical demigod Ao Gedeng momentarily speechless; reasoning is truly not his strong suit.

"To behold the great deity, yet cowardly refusing to reveal one's true form."

Unfortunately, the prepared Ta Ke blocked it entirely with steam ash mist.

"Then, senior deity Jia Erwen, what do you propose?" Ta Ke asked in a calm voice.

"Your kin, divine nation, and friends will fall and perish in the mechanical fury."

"Ta Ke Lamore, where has the reputation of your Steam God gone?"

Ao Gedeng's tone was laced with intense sarcasm.

As time passed, even these ancient mechanical deities could not escape.

Brimming with unspent fury, he could only unleash several mechanical banspells again, bombarding Ta Ke's divine nation.

The mechanical divine might blossomed indifferently in the silent darkness, like an aloof divine punisher.

Ta Ke followed the sound with his gaze.

"If I'm not mistaken!"

"Boom!"

"Even if I leave, my Steam‑Mechanical Race has already taken root here; the steam core will continue to be born endlessly here."

Many demigods' mechanical furnaces surged with divine fire.

After a brief moment of thought, he slowly spoke.

"Senior deity Jia Erwen, have I ever actively invaded your mechanical race's territory by manipulating the steam ecosystem?"

"Ta Ke, come out!"

At that moment, a few hoarse mechanical voices rang out.

Ta Ke glanced left and right, then said lightly.

"Ta Ke, now, immediately, roll out of the alien black mist zone; we might still spare your life. This is a warning from the mechanical race; otherwise…"

The mechanical deities heard this and erupted in fury.

"My Steam God's name is forging the steam core, allowing more mechanical life to embrace a brand‑new steam era, seeking new hope, rather than clinging to a decayed age, waiting for ruin and death in rust‑stained time!"

"But your steam ecosystem has invaded; that is an undeniable fact."

Sure enough, the rust‑covered outline of a mechanical deity appeared before the eyes.

"Yet now you let your steam core invade the ecological foundation of our mechanical race; that… doesn't seem good!"

The alien black mist shielded the mechanical race, sparing them from the extinct tribe crisis, but also brought a rusting sequence disaster.

"When the Green Star Clan invades your race's ecosystem, you know how it feels; you should be clear about that."

"Leave! Take your steam core and depart from here."

A hair‑thin banspell detonated on the outer wall of the Four‑Tusk Elephant Realm Ship's steam divine nation, its roar faintly echoing within the divine nation.

"Isn't that exactly what you're worried about? We will naturally find a way."

Ta Ke sneered at the words.

"Senior deity Jia Erwen, are you intending to use some ritual to sever the origin of the Steam‑Mechanical race?"

"To become the origin creator of the Steam‑Mechanical race's sequence, three mechanical deity elders, your calculations are indeed loud."

Originally, by binding the 'Steam Sequence' with the 'Death Black Mist', they built the 'Black Mist·Steam Sequence' within the alien black mist wandering dragon, allowing the Steam‑Mechanical race to no longer fear the alien black mist.

Ta Ke then realized that this was the origin of a brand‑new ecological species.

Soon, Ta Ke felt the benefits of this aggregated ecological species origin.

That is the 'Ecological Faith' continuously gathering.

The Steam‑Mechanical race's 'Ecological Faith' is still weak, after all the Steam‑Mechanical race itself is relatively weak now.

And this point is especially evident in the steam ecology.

The originators and pioneers of the brand‑new sequence ecology can enjoy a huge advantage in "ecological faith", and the mechanical deities cannot fail to notice it.

In fact, not only did they see it, they also intend to scheme for the benefits and advantages of this "originator".

Driving Ta Ke away, it is clear they want to monopolize the powerful "ecological faith" of the new sequence civilization "Steam·Machine".

That is far stronger than mere "life faith".

If one were to say—

They have obtained the brand‑new sequence advantage of the originator.

As the Steam·Machine race grows in the future,

In the distant future they have hope of reaching level 400, even level 500, to become true gods.

Faced with such tempting, astonishing benefits, no wonder the three deities have joined forces.

Having discerned their intentions, Ta Ke is no longer in a hurry.

Forcing him out is merely a façade.

The true aim is to seek 【Steam·Machine·Sequence Origin】.

After a long standoff, the mechanical deity Jia Erwen from the foreign black mist finally spoke again.

Having been seen through by Ta Ke, the mechanical deities then disguised themselves.

"Not bad!"

"After driving you away, the powerful 【Originator Ritual】 constructed by Lord Burning Star is indeed a potent means of reaching the higher tiers of sequence civilization."

"Even if you are the Steam·Machine Sequence creator‑originator, Lord Burning Star can still expel you from the Steam·Machine Sequence originators."

"Do not doubt the methods and power of the 【Sequence True God】."

"The so‑called 【Sequence True God】 is named such because it can alter many aspects of the sequence."

Ta Ke heard this, gave a faint smile, and began to explain slowly.

"You may create originators; I have no objection. In the distant future, perhaps a war will break out among the Steam·Machine race over who holds the legitimate origin."

"That would be interesting."

Sure enough.

Ta Ke's words caused the three mechanical deities to glance at each other quickly.

The most feared thing still occurred.

If one says that Ta Ke cannot hold onto his "originator" identity,

their mechanical race could indeed drive Ta Ke away.

Then, taking the steam core ecology and using Lord Burning Star's methods as the 【Sequence True God】, they would reshape the origin of the Steam sequence civilization.

They are the pioneers of the Steam sequence civilization, the launchers of a new civilization.

But!

At this moment, Ta Ke's words clearly indicate confidence in re‑pioneering a new Steam·Machine sequence civilization.

Rumor!

Ta Ke has obtained the mysterious ecological power of the ancient civilization's "Star Net".

And that powerful steam ecology combined with the 【Steam·Star Net】 ecological power has already radiated throughout the Fuluola Cosmic Mountain Range, giving many mighty cosmic races a serious headache.

Since Ta Ke early on pioneered the Steam·Machine race,

Then!

Has the Steam·Black Mist·Star Net Mechanical race been pioneered?

From the tone heard now, it is most likely already pioneered.

Thus, even if they strive to develop the Steam·Machine ecology,

in the end war will break out because of sequence disunity.

In the past, their mechanical race fell into fierce civil war due to internal conflicts, which led to decline.

Internal unity is the current consensus of mechanical civilization ecology.

After the three conspired for a while,

the mechanical deity Jia Erwen spoke again.

"If the Steam·Machine sequence origin consists only of flesh‑and‑blood lifeforms, it may not convince the race's life."

"When they are weak, they might submit due to faith and destiny."

"When they become strong… that is not certain."

"But… if the 【Steam Ecology】 and 【Mechanical Ecology】 serve as the primary origin of the Steam·Machine race, then there is no problem."

At this point, the mechanical deity Jia Erwen paused.

Then he looked at Ta Ke's projection, his gaze even landing directly on Ta Ke's true form.

"The great Lord Burning Star permits you to possess the 【Steam·Machine Origin Sequence True Name】; that is already the greatest concession."

"As one who holds the primordial origin, you need not argue over the mechanical race's pioneering expansion, nor external wars, or any strategic planning and arrangements, etc."

"You only need to cultivate yourself; as the 【Steam·Machine race】 grows, you can reap the benefits like a fisherman."

Ta Ke lightly brushed his palm, pondering the trade‑offs of these benefits.

The mechanical race's outward expansion is indeed astonishing.

It itself is a calamity that makes countless worlds tremble.

At this moment, there is also a new era version of the 【Steam Sequence】.

It is even the darling of the tide of the times.

In other words, it will become the new version of the 【Steam Calamity】.

Therefore!

The steam‑mechanical clans that Ta Ke has "let loose" indeed require a powerful clan ecology to be controlled.

Otherwise, as these steam‑mechanical clans grow, the rebellion of some ambitious ones is inevitable.

If such a powerful sequence ecology is left to roam freely, it is destined to be beyond Ta Ke's control.

Mechanical deity Jia Erwen's exposition made Ta Ke smile knowingly.

I'm afraid!

This is the real purpose these deities have come knocking today!

Want to kick out the true "Primordial Ancestor"?

It could be anyone kicking anyone!

"Senior deity Jia Erwen, cooperation is no problem."

"But the question is, on what grounds do I cooperate with you?"

Ta Ke, rubbing his palm, said slowly.

"Perhaps you are strong enough and share a common enemy with me."

"But that is not the only reason I would cooperate with you."

"I am also expanding the origins of steam‑mechanical clans together with some friendly mechanical clan allies."

At that moment, deep within the distant alien black mist,

a delicate mechanical voice rose slowly.

"Naturally, because we, the sequence of mechanical deities, are the true origin ancestors of the many steam‑mechanical clan sparks you have cultivated."

"And the mechanical life clans you have nurtured cannot serve as origin ancestors."

For a moment, everyone turned toward the voice.

The powerful Prime Deity of the Sequence—Ran Xing!

From the distant Mechanical Divine Realm, he gave Ta Ke a precise reply.

"And you… one of the true origin ancestors, Ta Ke Lamor, please trust me."

"In the future, those mechanical ambitionists will surely tear the mechanical clans apart because of your flesh‑and‑blood sequence state."

"They will not trust you merely because your steam sequence itself possesses some mechanical life traits. Moreover… they yearn to rip open your body and see what the true origin truly is."

"If we, the true origin ancestors, pioneer a brand‑new sequence, there will be no problem at all."

"The ecology of our Tree‑nest mechanical clan spreads in the alien black mist far larger and more vast than you imagine."

"With the full expansion of the steam sequence."

"As an origin ancestor, you will soon reap enormous benefits."

"Moreover, we can become ritual support in your divine expedition ceremony."

"On one hand, there is eternal friendship, shared interests, and powerful assistance."

"On the other hand, there is mutual rupture, a future of fated hardships, and wars to come, with silent onlookers watching."

"What is your choice?"

In the distant depths, Prime Deity Ran Xing's inquiry slowly concluded.

"This is not a multiple‑choice question."

Ta Ke smiled, without much hesitation.

The steam‑mechanical ecology comprises the entire mechanical clan, yet it is only a part of Ta Ke, even a very small part.

For Ta Ke, what truly matters is the steam‑star‑web sequence ecology.

And in this regard, no one can lay a hand on it.

Using this portion of steam‑mechanical ecology to cooperate with the mechanical clan, Ta Ke can be a hands‑off originator without any issue.

"I think our future cooperation should be quite good!"

Ta Ke's voice gently blossomed in the silent, dark alien black mist.

For a moment, the quiet atmosphere awaiting in the void was suddenly shattered.

Many mechanical deities wore smiles.

Undoubtedly, the cooperation between both sides is a win‑win.

Sufficiently strong power and sufficient means are required for mutual win‑win cooperation.

If Ta Ke lacks the means to control the sequence civilization,

he would truly be kicked out of the steam‑mechanical origin‑ancestor seat by these mechanical deities.

The powerful 【Civilization Ritual】 can completely reverse many essential traits of the sequence civilization's ecological system, especially since the other side has a 【Prime Deity of the Sequence】.

And for Ta Ke,

if the other side lacks a 【Prime Deity of the Sequence】 and does not possess sufficient war potential,

without a sufficiently strong steam‑sequence ecological clan to provide the power for building the sequence's ecological ladder,

Ta Ke would not cooperate lightly.

For Ta Ke, cooperating with the mechanical clan via the steam‑mechanical sequence ecology is only one aspect.

The steam‑star‑web ecology, however, is the more important existence.

Lost in thought, Ta Ke asked slowly.

"Senior deity Jia Erwen, when I was wandering the outside world before, there were insight powers of mechanical clans everywhere, along with various bright and hidden sentinels."

"I wonder whether from here there is a shortcut toward the main world of the Sequence civilization, especially the main world occupied by the Green Star civilization."

"Oh? Does His Highness Ta Ke wish to reach another main world?"

Mechanical deity Jia Erwen asked in a hoarse mechanical voice.

"Yes!"

Ta Ke nodded.

"My research on ecological sequences is fairly deep; I want to understand them more thoroughly."

"Prince Ta Ke wants to approach other main worlds? Then you've come to the right person."

"Our Mechanical clan has spent an extremely long time here; we know a great deal about those hidden, tranquil places."

"Not only can we get close, we even have ways to land on some Green Star main worlds."

This Mechanical clan, which has survived so long in the harsh alien black‑mist ecology, has continuously opposed the Green Star race and can even exert some pressure on them; indeed, it still possesses something.

Hearing that, Ta Ke took a deep breath, and an odd sheen deep within his pupils flickered gently.

Previously, Ta Ke tried every method to get close to those main worlds but failed.

But now—

The opportunity has arrived!