Chapter 524: Chapter 434: Black Calamity in Chaos, No Rest for the Weary (Part 2)

Vast stretches of the ancient void path were being destroyed...

Mortal soldiers screamed as they fell from the sky...

There were starships and cultivators flying in panic, crashing into the "Black Calamity," their spirit charm fading, screaming as they were devoured...

The Disaster Beasts lost control and went berserk, devouring people...

It’s chaos, complete chaos!

Zhang Kui snorted, "Neither side is willing to give in, a great disaster is inevitable, let’s leave quickly to avoid getting dragged down with them!"

With that, the Void Domain suddenly expanded, enveloping everyone as they rushed into the boundless darkness.

As he traversed, he wielded the Tongyou Skill; though they had left the vast and fractured ancient path, they could easily avoid the "Black Calamity" that surged like dark clouds.

After who knows how long, the chaotic battle sounds behind gradually faded away, while ahead was still the crisscrossed Bluestone Ancient Path, faintly shrouded with eerie evil qi.

Zhang Kui’s mind stirred, and he led a few people to slowly descend.

The feeling of being maliciously stared at by the entire space grew stronger. Not only Zhang Kui, but Fatty Tiger and the Spider Spirit brothers also sensed that they were being watched.

In the Secret Realm, even with heavenly skills, it’s taboo to charge recklessly, especially since he is hiding his identity now. If he runs too fast and is noticed by the Nine Calamities Divine Monarch and the Celestial Ghost Buddha, it would be decidedly bad.

The two demons from the Spirit Corpse Sect also breathed a sigh of relief, turning their heads to look back with a look of fright and sighing:

"Luckily we have Taoist Friend Zhang, otherwise we’d be doomed."

"Alas, even if a winner emerges from this battle, the Netherworld Realm will be severely weakened..."

Zhang Kui didn’t care about these matters; his eyes radiated Divine Light as he continuously observed the surroundings, even deploying Star Skill calculations.

He hadn’t forgotten the reason he entered this Secret Realm. Wasn’t it said that Evil God’s offspring were rampant? Why is there no sign of them?

At this moment, Zhang Kui’s mind stirred, and he suddenly looked up.

In the depths of the black mist along the ancient path ahead, figures began to flicker, and at the same time, a murderous aura surged forward.

The figure soon became clear, its robes decayed, hair disheveled, face ghastly, stiffly floating through the air, black-red blood flames burning on its sharp claws.

Before Zhang Kui could make a move, the two demons from the Spirit Corpse Sect were overjoyed,

"Immortal-level zombie!"

It was evident that at the sight of a corpse, these two became energized, rushing forward without hesitation, almost drooling.

"Looks like it’s a cultivator from an ancient exploration, might be hiding treasures!"

"This body, surrounded by Evil Light and skin like black jade, is a rare superior corpse. Taoist Friend Zhang, stabilize us, with this corpse we can defend ourselves..."

Zhang Kui and Fatty Tiger exchanged a glance, shaking their heads slightly.

Though the taste was hard to accept, the brothers were indeed adept at handling zombies. They spat web-like light while wrapping it and embedded the beast bone-refined corpse nails.

However, just as they were about to succeed, a chilling intent suddenly gathered from above, and soon the clatter of armor swarmed in from behind, surrounding them heavily in the blink of an eye.

A demon immortal in full armor descended from the sky, the cutting Domain Power spreading wantonly, letting out a cold laugh from under the helmet:

"What a coincidence, there’s no one to save you this time..."

"General Li!"

The Spider Spirit brothers, who were subduing the zombie, were shocked, and the zombie within the web emitted a shrill scream.

"Taoist Friend Zhang, you should escape..."

The eyes of the two demons from the Spirit Corpse Sect were filled with despair.

Just as the Celestial Ghost Buddha had ten True Monarchs under his command, the Nine Calamities Divine Monarch also had nine masters, known as the Nine Tribulation Generals. This demon immortal known as "General Li" was one of them, renowned for his use of the Divine Bow, combined with his own Little World and Geng Metal Sharp Domain Power. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

When Zhang Kui and the others first arrived on the Nether Ruins Wasteland, it was this person who launched an attack. Unexpectedly, they met again.

Facing just him was already challenging, let alone the murderous army around them, with at least three immortal-level commanders. The Spider Spirit brothers knew there was no hope, therefore they warned to escape, better if one could survive.

"Run?"

General Li’s eyes were full of indifference and mockery, "Can you run?"

As he spoke, the surrounding scene kept changing:

The bluestone steps on the ground exuded a metallic luster, and the air carried a sharp killing force, as if needle-like lights whistled and rolled. The most surprising thing was the surrounding soldiers. Their armor emitted a golden divine radiance, as though divine soldiers had descended, and like sharp swords, they buzzed, merging with heaven and earth.

"Geng Metal Arrow Prison..."

The faces of the two brothers from the Spirit Corpse Sect turned extremely bitter. "It’s rumored that General Li is a prodigious talent, cultivating this Power of Laws deep within the Netherworld Realm’s earth veins, laying down his Tao Foundation. Within the domain, Geng Metal reigns supreme, and everything can become an arrow. No one has ever escaped."

"Hmm, not bad..."

Zhang Kui glanced around, slightly nodding.

Among the various Power of Laws, those related to fire, cold, and light are the most common, while those involving Geng Metal are rare. To cultivate to such a degree is even rarer.

If my guess is correct, the armor worn by those soldiers has also been specially refined to cooperate with this Domain Power.

The Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty has the Divine Path Network, and the Blood God Sect has the Sea of Blood—both methods to enhance collective strength. Unexpectedly, here’s another one.

Zhang Kui was very satisfied. Reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles, perhaps what he saw this time could provide inspiration for future upgrades to the Divine Path Network.

His comment "not bad" was a sincere compliment, but when heard by others, it changed in meaning.

The two demons from the Spirit Snake Sect exchanged looks, their faces full of bitterness.

General Li’s eyes were filled with killing intent. "Not bad? Your cultivation seems decent, but you’re a fool. Send them on their way!"

As soon as he spoke, the soldiers, led by an immortal-level commander, their armor reflecting with this Geng Metal Domain, transformed into countless terrifying arrow lights roaring forth, seemingly carrying the power to obliterate everything.

"Could this be the Arrowman Skill?"

Zhang Kui laughed heartily, showing no fear. With a wave of his hand, a sky full of purple sword light clanged continuously, pushing back those soldiers, who knelt on the ground, constantly spitting blood.

"Hmph!"

General Li’s expression was ugly. With a cold snort, he personally pulled out a great bow refined from Disaster Beast bones. As he drew the bow, the golden arrow lights in the surrounding space started to converge on the arrowhead, with the terrifying forest’s killing intent endlessly climbing.

"Just this?"

Zhang Kui looked a bit disappointed. He thought he would see something different, but unexpectedly, the opponent decided to take action personally upon seeing the situation unfavorable.

If that’s the case, there’s no need to waste time.

Suddenly, General Li felt a chill on his scalp, Divine Soul alarm bells ringing. He saw that brash Evil Taoist wave his hand, transforming countless sword lights into a strange object, surrounded by colliding and intertwining silver Divine Fire, the round opening aiming a white light at him.

What is this?

This guy must be hiding something explosive!

Extremely dangerous, must dodge!

In an instant, thousands of thoughts flashed through General Li’s mind, but just as he was preparing to relocate, a coarse voice suddenly echoed by his ear: "Stabilize!"

Boom!

The silver light cut through the darkness and illuminated the void.

As his little world shattered, General Li gazed incredulously at Zhang Kui. Just as he was about to speak, his entire being was enveloped by the Void Domain. Gradually losing Spirit Charm, he turned into a plaster-like statue, disappearing with the wind...

"Taoist Friend Zhang, you..."

The two demons from the Spirit Corpse Sect buzzed with shock, unsure what to say.

Zhang Kui, however, didn’t have the time to consider their astonishment. He abruptly turned around, seeing the void behind him vibrating with a buzz, as if the entire world was shaking.

Star Realm?!

Zhang Kui didn’t know which entity it belonged to, but he knew that this giant force ramming through recklessly, even entangled extensively by the "Black Calamity," would likely destroy all of the bluestone ancient paths in this void.

"Go!"

Zhang Kui’s expression changed slightly, and he quickly left with everyone.

He hadn’t forgotten that both the Nine Calamities Divine Monarch and Celestial Ghost Buddha were within the Star Realm. Encountering either of them was beyond what he could handle.

Not long after they left, disaster struck here, with all the ancient paths collapsing amidst thunderous sounds. A colossal entity descended, the void became truly void.

And the Star Realm didn’t fare well either, being entangled all over by countless "Black Calamity" threads, with the array’s Spirit Light flashing continuously. Behind a colossal Taoist shadow, nine light masses spun rapidly, pushing away those "Black Calamity" threads one by one—this was none other than the Nine Calamities Divine Monarch.

As if noticing something, the Nine Calamities Divine Monarch waved his hand. Using an Immortal Skill similar to the Moon-taking Skill, light and shadow shifted, revealing the scene of Zhang Kui slaying General Li...

"Pass down the order, someone has infiltrated!"