Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 304 - 280: Yin Mansion Divine City, Killing Intent Brewing (Part 2)

He felt a rush of exhilaration, not at the enemy's embarrassment, nor at the resplendent shock of this Cultivation version flash bomb, but at the realization that the humans of the Divine Continent had found their greatest virtue, the collective wisdom and power.

In this dark universe, numerous powerful demonic entities abound, and humanity can only survive precariously through wisdom amid this tight space. But with the protection of the Profound Sect and the Divine Path, this survival wisdom, honed through countless calamities, might one day illuminate the cosmos...

Nevertheless, on the opposite side, the weakest are at least in the Divine Travel Realm, and the vanguard still requires the many demons from the Celestial Pavilion.

Dozens of towering figures suddenly charged in, and the Great Venerate Toad laughed out loud at the sight of the enemy's disarray.

"And they dare to come to the Divine Continent with that!"

As he spoke, his large belly suddenly puffed up, and he struck it with the hammer in his hand.

Boom!

Visible sound waves spread outward, shattering the ground along the way, and dozens of Divine Travel Realm entities in front of the You Dynasty's Grand Array instantly turned into blood mist.

The You Dynasty's army and several priests had already regained their composure, their eyes blazing with green light as they raspingly shouted:

"Kill, activate the Ghost Fire Illusion Spirit!"

A gigantic green ghost fire with blood-red eyes in the sky immediately rolled in with a terrifying aura, filling the air with a crackling sound.

"Leave it to us!"

The three Sea Eye Yaksha Great Demons simultaneously raised their tridents, and strange black ripples quickly twisted the space to block the Ghost Fire Illusion Spirit.

Whatever this thing was, even when twisted into a vortex-shaped fire line, it remained undying and inextinguishable.

Damn, what is this...

The three Sea Eye Yakshas sweated on their foreheads, cursing inwardly as they increased their mana output. Although they couldn't extinguish the ghost fire, they barely managed to hold it back.

Meanwhile, others charged forward, and the Evil Light Demon Fire erupted with an earth-shattering impact, even causing the space to tremble.

The elite main force of the You Dynasty's advance unit had already been crushed by Zhang Kui. Only two Mahayana Realm entities were left, and although there were many in the Divine Travel Realm, they couldn't withstand the demons' siege. Soon, flesh and blood splattered, and they were incinerated into ashes by the overwhelming demon fire.

Zhang Kui had long been stationed on the Dragonbone Divine Ship above, overseeing the battle. Seeing the decisive turn of events, he refrained from further action and instead gazed at the enemy's altar.

"As expected, it's an outer-world demon!"

With a cold snort, Zhang Kui's 'Eyes of Eternal Life' suddenly opened on his forehead, and the Silent Extinction Black Light shot out, blasting the altar.

Though he couldn't gain skill points by slaying enemies now, there were various ways to enhance his power, such as practicing the Seventy-Two Demons Technique to form class-like divine powers. The Silent Extinction Black Light, in particular, took delight in devouring various Divine Path laws and Immortal charms to strengthen itself.

Boom!

The stone altar shattered with a thunderous crash. Once dark and ancient with a certain spirit charm, it turned deathly pale and fragmented like plaster after being swept by the Silent Divine Light.

Zhang Kui frowned, somewhat displeased, as this altar was clearly a fake, offering scant law extraction.

The You Dynasty's advance unit was wiped out, yet Zhang Kui didn't let the army advance. Instead, the Sun and Moon Light Wheel rotated in his eyes, and the Tongyou Skill illuminated the world, scanning the ancient Immortal Dynasty ruins.

Veiled in shadowy fog, with gloomy palaces and collapsed courtyards, the intact ones were even greater than the Forbidden City. According to Fusheng, this was only one city in the Eastern Continent's Underworld on the Celestial Essence Star, representing the splendor of the ancient Infinite Immortal Dynasty.

However, this place wasn't peaceful. Several of the dozen Soul Suppressing Towers were already damaged, and malicious energy roamed the palaces. Along with the existing arrays and the fog obstructing divine sense, no wonder it was so notorious.

Zhang Kui's mind stirred. He took out the Three-Headed, Six-Armed, Three-Eyed Divine Statue, and the Divine Remnant Soul, Fusheng, wrapped in yellow smoke, slowly floated out, glancing at Zhang Kui in fear, and saluted, "This humble god greets Immortal Zhang."

This fellow was a sycophant, not only remembering Zhang Kui's name but also frequently addressing him as Immortal.

Zhang Kui couldn't be bothered, raising his gaze to the surroundings, "Introduce this place to me."

"Yes, yes."

Knowing his duty, Fusheng didn't dare to delay, pointing around as he explained:

"The Celestial Essence Star has four major continents: east, south, west, and north. The Infinite Immortal Dynasty sets up Yin Mansions in each for military garrisoning and reincarnation management. This city is named Divine Island, once divided into Yin City and Yang City, located in the Underworld and the Mortal World, serving as a Divine Path stronghold of the Immortal Dynasty on the Celestial Essence Star."

"There is the Earth Monarch Hall, where the ruler of the Underworld resides. Over there is the Divine Strategy Hall, and further is the Divine Prison..."

Zhang Kui nodded slightly.

Indeed, this place has potential. Once the ancient arrays are cracked, the wandering Underworld anomalies subdued, and the surrounding Soul Suppressing Towers reforged, it'll become an excellent forward fortress.

The Underworld anomalies are terrifying, but they're also whetstones for sharpening martial arts. Future countless cultivators will settle, honing their Tao cultivation through hardship.

With this in mind, Zhang Kui turned to the demon horde below the Celestial Pavilion, "Everyone, let's clean up this place together!"

"We obey the Sect Leader's decree!"

The demons eagerly complied. A place as vast and well-preserved promised significant gains.

Soon, Divine Island City's atmosphere was filled with heaven-sweeping qi, and one by one, hidden and wandering Underworld anomalies were hunted down. The Dragonbone Divine Ship's Golden Soul Suppressing Tower blazed, illuminating the ancient shadowy city embedded in history's mist...

......

Across the vast Gobi, jagged stones protruded, and black sand surged amidst the howling ghostly winds, occasionally mingled with faint, eerie screams.

Samah... Lis... Wado...

Suddenly, a vast, unknown language chanted, echoing through the dark fog. Green light flickered, accompanied by chaotic footsteps and rumbling, and the You Dynasty's endless army stretched across the Gobi plain.

Surrounding them, soldiers with black armor and pale skin formed arrays. In the center, strange giant beasts resembling rhinoceroses spewed fire from their mouths and nostrils, pulling massive bronze carriages. On these carriages sat black stone altars, with green ghost fires burning mid-air.

In the army's center were over ten hundred-meter tall Bear Demons, their white fur adorned with single horns.

They were tormented by green fire chains threading through their scapulae, screaming in agony as they hauled even larger bronze carriages. Atop these rested a mountainous black altar, its surface inscribed with blood-red runes, enveloped in raging green flames that seemed to form a human silhouette.

An elderly You Dynasty figure, clad in luxurious black robes, knelt before the altar, praying devoutly. Unlike his kin, he bore three eyes on his forehead, though all were jet-black, with green flames swirling in the pupils—a sinister, eerie sight.

In the distance, the horizon's black mist briefly shimmered with green lines before vanishing, prompting a report nearby: "Reporting to High Priest Wuya, the beacon has disappeared."

The elder cast a nonchalant glance, "The advance unit is dead, but our direction remains unchanged. Speed up."

"Understood, High Priest."

Following orders, the You Dynasty's army accelerated. These colossal altars emitted strange waves, causing Underworld anomalies nearby to express discomfort and retreat.

At that moment, a terrifying roar echoed from the darkness, sending shockwaves and fierce winds across a hundred miles.

The elder abruptly stood up, gazing toward the sound with a hint of solemnity.

"Strange, how could it be..."

From miles away, in a canyon, Underworld anomalies raged like a black tide, with a colossal giant at its center.

Its head loomed like a mountain, its body pitch-black and greasy, with three eyes glinting blood-red. Massive tendrils sprouted from its face as a black halo floated behind its head, engulfing anomalies from the ground into its maw.

If Zhang Kui were here, he'd recognize it immediately.

Once, in the Secret Realm of the Jingjiang Water Mansion, countless ancient Mountain Gods collectively sacrificed themselves to banish it to the Underworld.

It was the progenitor of the demon-turned Mountain Gods...