Chapter 92: Ashen Sun [Holy Son]

Boom—…

The layer domain writhes once again.

At the world's beginning there was a slight tremor; soon the shaking grew violent.

Large amounts of rubble rustled down.

Inside the cave.

Several law-system sequences have shield-like means.

They wouldn't be hit by stones.

Ma Kus, wearing a heavy helmet, his armor clanged as it was struck, standing firm.

Ba Nuofu took the time of the layer domain's writhing, the world shaking and rubble falling, as a node for practicing his "Wind Shadow Step".

Cold, towering, and tranquil, an illusory figure gathered above the altar.

The task given from above was to anchor for a day and night in the Demon King Sequence Trait Area, to draw out the Demon King's traits.

And in the small world of the Mountain Giant Bear Layer Domain where Ta Ke is located.

Gu Daer took a deep breath and said.

"The clearing of the first layer and over two months of development have already benefited me greatly."

After thinking it over, Ta Ke replied calmly.

Using shadow form, clinging to the rock face, Ta Ke regarded the other with interest.

"What do you want to say?"

Ta Ke had already felt it.

Ta Ke used the powerful SSS-level Precision-Correction and his own peculiar knowledge context.

"You… who are you?"

And that fleshly face was also silently scrutinizing Ta Ke.

"But… your talent is too weak; you aren't qualified to become… my top‑priority vessel!"

"Although most of it isn't understood, just being able to borrow the context to record the operation of the Demon King Sequence Tree's context and trajectory is already heaven‑defying."

Having completed the task in excess, upon returning the reward is naturally richer.

There is also the power of the Ashen Sun Church.

A faint sound rang out behind the little devil bell.

A projection on the altar gazed into the darkness‑shrouded depths, as if trying to see where Ta Ke was.

At this moment!

"I think I am probably the Ashen Sun Church's grave digger, the twilight witness of the Evil God Ashen Sun!"

As the words fell, Ta Ke suddenly clenched.

It took a full five or six minutes before it gradually stopped.

Two days and two nights!

"Then we can carry out a quick sweep again; I don't know what good things we might get from the second layer of the Demon King Tomb."

"Since the Holy Son's projection has come."

The power of the Ashen Sun and the Ashen Dark Tide are seeping into this Demon King Tomb world.

"If there's time later, we can slowly explore, investigate, verify, learn, and so on."

Ta Ke smiled.

The frightened little bell demon flapped its wings wildly, trying to escape danger.

"The Demon King Tomb currently is not very safe."

The tip of the tentacle pierced the little bell demon like a steel needle.

"A gift that will make you unforgettable for a lifetime!"

Then with a "bang", it exploded into bloody flesh mud.

"You know my name?" Ta Ke raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Are you looking for me?"

Ta Ke heard Lei Meng·Ke Li privately tell everyone: "After this trip, everyone can freely choose a two‑star rune transcendent ability seed that suits them."

And everyone, at the edge of the high‑intensity Demon King Sequence Tree, anchored for two days and two nights.

As the Ashen Sun Context stabilized, that fleshly face became more substantial and manifested.

"Then be careful."

"After all, this is the fundamental operating rule of the Demon King Sequence Tree."

This Demon King Sequence Tree, if it can hold together without collapsing, is already quite good.

"You are… the Ashen Sun Church's descended Ashen Sun Holy Son?"

The voice was somewhat illusory, and the peculiar context transmitted along with it had an extremely high Ashen Sun content.

During that time, Ma Kus and Lei Meng, having finished collecting bear blood and hide, even ate a meal of roasted bear meat.

Ta Ke had almost finished recording and storing the trajectories, contexts, and operational laws of the Demon King Sequence's operation, and so on.

"Your main body obviously hasn't come; otherwise it would be a free handout."

In an instant, the Wind Vortex gathered and crushed the projection of the Ashen Sun Church's Holy Son's face.

"Ta…… Ke…… "

"The Ashen Sun Church's sneak attack on the Demon King Tomb indeed had a purpose, but they never imagined the purpose was here."

This time the world's shaking lasted longer than any previous occasion.

"Alright, wait quietly at the entrance of the Demon King Tomb! I'll prepare a big gift for you."

But…

Before that, first get rid of those annoying eyes.

Immediately, Ta Ke shifted through shadow, vanishing into the darkness.

Me?

A long breath was exhaled and inhaled.

These days of waiting, the Steady Growth System finally refreshed the chance to re-anchor a new area.

These things will become the foundation and basis for me to expand and thrive on the wizard's path, creating brilliance anew!

The context within the whirlwind also froze for a moment.

Ta Ke exhaled deeply, a faint bloody smile appearing on his face.

Several shadow tendrils twisted and writhed, seeping in.

The only one injured was Lei Meng·Ke Li.

He glanced at the Demon King Sequence Tree, which couldn't last much longer before collapsing.

If you pledge allegiance to me, you will have authority over the command of shadows…

And Ta Ke seemed to ignore the other's explanation, even directly interrupting them.

Mm! He's quite alert, sensing my attempt to counter-infiltrate him, he self-destructed right away.

Ta Ke's lips curled into a slight smile.

Besides!

Even… I also know, you are… one of my vessels.

Now, as long as you touch the second layer of the Demon King…

Ta Ke examined the flesh-and-blood visage.

Gu Da'er nodded.

Beside the Demon King Sequence Tree.

Ta Ke showed an expression of great interest in you.

Yes, I've heard… your name.

It seems some of my previous actions have already touched the souls of your Dark Sun Church.

…

I was just wondering if I could also contaminate something like the Dark Sun.

Afterwards, the flesh-and-blood visage softly said: 'Being able to detect my means of inspection, you still have decent alertness.'

After all, even those so-called geniuses of Holy Orchid Virtue haven't discovered it.

No answer, then that counts as acquiescence.

The seated Ranger Gu Da'er and Priest Huo Ni also opened their eyes to look at Ta Ke.

Even…

Ta Ke spoke softly.

Stones occasionally fell on his head, thudding, causing his anger to rise steadily.

Ta Ke and the others had already been beside the Demon King Sequence Tree for two days and two nights.

In the depths of darkness, a creature with a pair of bat wings and a fist-sized eyeball as its main body—a 'little bell demon'—was using its dark-perceiving eyes to seek Ta Ke's form.

Ta Ke exhaled lightly, his gaze sweeping over the depths of darkness.

Before, the Dark Sun contaminated me.

A large amount of information gathered in the mind, eventually manifesting as detailed results.

They've started digging at the corners of the Demon King Sequence.

The strong ones of Lamor have no relation to that.

Of course, there is also another layer of relation.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly.

Ta Ke raised his head to gaze at the Demon King Sequence Tree, then after a moment withdrew his gaze.

Recently, the Steam Daily of the Sai Li Ang Si Duchy spent an entire panel reporting on your affairs.

At that moment, the flesh-and-blood mud in the whirlwind quickly gathered and adhered, forming a vague flesh-and-blood visage.

Alone, holding a nightmare horse lantern, he quietly walked out of the cave.

The second layer will likely not disappoint me.

Then this Demon King tomb expedition will be really fun.

Although this writhing tomb layer is not very stable.

The Demon King's sequence also appears somewhat unstable in the world's fluctuations.

Is that the offspring of the terrifying Dark Sun evil god?

………

But true exploration and hunting, it's not too late to start now.

In short, your projected altar should be in the second layer of the Demon King, or at its entrance, and cannot be moved, right?

Hah… ha…

You… what do you want to say? the Dark Sun Son asked in a slow, low tone.

You also be careful, after all, our team has already exceeded the mission; if there's any danger, you should leave quickly.

Thereafter, the flames imbued with light blazed, purifying it.

Two days and two days of time, plus today's little half-day.

All entrants, in these few days ahead, were frenziedly gnawing at the corpse of the demon king sealed here, who has been dead for many years.

We understand; if the environment here does not allow it, we will not insist on holding our ground.

You should have just used the altar to perform a sacrifice, then projected yourself here, right?

The struggling little bell demon rapidly swelled.

Time is about up; I plan to go outside to have a look, and maybe even pick up some leftovers in other strata.

Ta Ke, having risen, gradually looked toward his several teammates.

Because, after more teams continually found suitable locations.

But the wind vortex swirling around it tightly trapped it therein.

Looks like the guy sent in by the Eclipse Church is no small fry.

Meanwhile.

Hiss—

La Mo'er's downfall is already destined, and Sheng Lan De will soon fall into the Eclipse's dimension.

As time passed, the Demon King Sequence Tree began to show an unstable state.

Intermittent sounds rang out.

And the corpses of seven or eight fervent Eclipse believers who actively entered and sacrificed their lives.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly, a fierce light faintly surged.

That is the Eclipse Church's infiltration of the inner world of the demon king's seal gate, which also caused the instability of the demon king sequence.

A big gift?

Hiss—

Container?

Feeling the slight darkness of the surrounding world.

After a moment, that illusory figure lowered its head and murmured softly.

I faintly detected the smells of foolishness, arrogance, and conceit.

There are always those who think they can provoke the great Eclipse, but in the end they will all turn to ashes!