The Steam City, embedded within the Holy City's mountain and serving as its second city as well as its energy and industrial core, was also known as the "Heart of the Holy City."
The Clock Master's mechanical avatar passed identity verification.
He swiftly traveled from Steam City's outer entrance to its central area—the "Column of Steam."
However, no matter how special the Clock Master's status was, his movements were still restricted here.
To reach the top floor, he needed the Gold Master's permission. To reach the central Holy Ring level, he also needed Mr. Newton's approval.
"I need to go to the Holy Ring level."
"Please wait... Given your special status, I believe Mr. Newton will contact you directly."
The mechanical attendant responsible for receiving the Clock Master was suddenly subjected to a Consciousness Invasion with the highest level of authority.
The mere connection of that consciousness brought enormous changes to this ordinary attendant... Like a mortal chosen by Divine Descent, every mechanical component forming the attendant's body underwent an "ultra-precision-level" elevation.
Its overall structure became more refined, and its energy supply became far more powerful, allowing it to directly draw upon the Column of Steam's energy.
A powerful aura radiated from its entire body.
The consciousness that had connected was none other than Congreve Newton.
"Great Clock Master, may I ask what brings you to our Mechanical God Cult?
These are extraordinary times. If there is nothing particularly important, we are temporarily not permitting outsiders to enter."
The Clock Master did not say much and directly produced the letter Mr. Black and White had given him.
Newton inspected the letter and revealed a gratified smile. "Come with me."
Led by Newton, he took a private elevator to the Holy Ring District, passing through Newton's exclusive papal passage to arrive