Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 321 - 288: Longevity Domain, The Mystery of the Tao Fruit

Chapter 321: Chapter 288: Longevity Domain, The Mystery of the Tao Fruit

"It’s not just time."

Zhang Kui shook his head slightly, "There are other forces mixed in as well, I can’t distinguish them."

Just like the Black and White Domain of the General’s Tomb, this kind of thing is beyond his understanding and seems even stronger than the Battle Banner there, after all, this place was once the domain of the Longevity Immortal Monarch.

The demons of the Stone Man Tomb fell silent, and the voice of the Artifact Demon Yan Long turned bitter, "Sect Leader Zhang, if that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do. We’ll just have to retreat from the Golden Light Cave."

Zhang Kui remained silent; the Black River Water Mansion already has a troublesome Illusory Dream Bronze Mirror, and he doesn’t want to leave too many threats that might become future calamities.

But just as the Artifact Demon said, this thing contains the power of time, which falls within the realm of an Immortal’s capabilities. The Earth Demon 72 Techniques are helpless unless one learns ’Flowers Bloom in an Instant’ from the Thirty-Six Celestial Gang Skills.

At this moment, inspiration flashed in his mind, and Zhang Kui recalled the similar feeling between this Battle Banner Domain and the Evil God Altar.

Could it be...

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui no longer hesitated, the "Eyes of Eternal Life" on his forehead suddenly opened, and Silent Extinction Black Light shot out with a roar.

Like being corroded by acid, a large chunk of the White Light Domain quickly collapsed, and Zhang Kui also felt that the "Eyes of Eternal Life" had stripped away many things.

Unfortunately, no matter which Divine Principle or Immortal Charm it absorbs, the "Eyes of Eternal Life" only nourishes its devouring ability and can’t distinguish what it has absorbed.

At the same time, the White Light Domain seemed enraged, surging and rolling, suddenly spreading towards them.

The Stone Man Tomb’s demons were so frightened that they hurriedly retreated, while Zhang Kui said in a deep voice, "You take everyone and leave, I have my own way."

As he spoke, black light suddenly emerged from his body; under the frightened gaze of the demons, he was abruptly swallowed by the White Light Domain...

...

White light; everything in sight was shining, yet it wasn’t glaring but rather gave an unsettling dimness.

Zhang Kui looked at his own hands, the faint black light seemed gentle yet was extraordinarily resilient. Where it touched the white light, there was a sizzling sound, the domain’s power decomposed, mostly turning into spiritual qi and dissipating, with a bit of unfathomable things being absorbed and gathered in the "Eyes of Eternal Life."

Divine Protection Skill.

This technique combined the "Eyes of Eternal Life," Human Race Divine Path, and Life Light Technique, drawing on the Evil God Altar’s concept, naturally, he himself used it in the most authentic way.

Slowly lowering his hand, Zhang Kui looked ahead, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.

He initially thought the Immortal Path was still the Immortal Path, different from those evil gods, but now it seemed that even without mutation, the power of this Immortal Monarch had an air of sinister aura.

Since this domain couldn’t hinder the Divine Protection Skill, Zhang Kui didn’t delay any longer, his figure flashed and moved deeper.

Along the way, there were stone statues of artifact demons, stone tools, bronze artifacts... whatever they were before, all turned to stone, their vitality and spirit charm completely drained, as if forcibly extracted.

In almost an instant, he reached the cave’s bottom and stopped, frowning slightly.

On the ground several hundred meters wide, the engraved array was broken, and there was a large hole in the ground.

Several artifact demons around had turned into shattered stone statues, at the center sat a kindly old Taoist with white beard and hair, sitting cross-legged, golden-skinned, eyes closed, with a faint phantom of a bronze mirror behind him. His aura was ethereal and hard to grasp, hardly differing from Zhang Kui’s own cultivation.

The Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb...

This guy is an artifact demon, yet he developed a flesh body, just a step away from becoming an Immortal; protecting the Divine Continent’s artifact demons for thousands of years, no wonder the demons of the Stone Man Tomb held him in such high regard.

However, Zhang Kui squinted and didn’t rush to get closer.

He had already noticed, the Battle Banner was nowhere to be seen, yet this person, within the domain, wasn’t drained or petrified, definitely something unusual.

At this moment, the Mansion Master’s eyes suddenly opened. Before Zhang Kui could react, the surroundings dramatically changed in an instant.

Cloud seas rolled, and the sun and moon rotated.

Above the firmament, a colossal crystalline palace radiated bright light, countless strands of auspicious energy, with immortal music floating in the air. Vaguely, a tremendous presence seemed to envelop the whole world.

Illusion?

Zhang Kui was about to dispel it with his arts, when he heard an elderly, bold voice in the distance, laughing heartily, "Fellow Taoist, do not be alarmed, our opportunity has arrived."

It was the Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb, soaring on clouds, hair and beard flowing, like an Immortal wandering.

After flying beside Zhang Kui, the Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb waved a large sleeve, casually folding his hands, "Fellow Taoist, I was just worried about having no assistance, but now you’ve come to this place, why not join me in ascending to the Immortal Palace to seize the Tao Fruit?"

"Tao Fruit?"

Zhang Kui’s eyes lit up, but then quickly filled with murderous intent, "Who exactly are you?"

The Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb was taken aback, then smiled, "I am the Stone Mirror Taoist, don’t suspect I’ve been possessed by an evil spirit, there is another story behind it."

"Oh, please explain."

Zhang Kui looked at the other party expressionlessly.

Stone Mirror Taoist didn’t mind, shook his head slightly, and said with a smile, "I suppressed this banner and discovered a great secret. It turns out this object belongs to the Longevity Immortal Monarch of the Ancient Immortal Dynasty, used to recruit immortals."

"This is the space where the Immortal Banner resides. As long as we pass the test and enter the Immortal Palace, we can obtain the Tao Fruit and become immortals instantly."

Zhang Kui looked at the Immortal Palace in the sky and sneered, "What if I don’t want it?"

Stone Mirror Taoist’s expression turned strange, as if looking at an idiot, "Do you even understand what it means for the Immortal Path to be severed?"

Before Zhang Kui could speak, he shook his head and said, "For mortals to become immortals is as difficult as ascending to heaven. The Longevity Immortal Monarch dominates the Star Realm, extracting a sliver of the Law to refine and thus establish Silent Heaven."

"Only by being registered in the Immortal Registry of Jade Capital can one obtain the Tao Fruit and become an immortal. Otherwise, with the Heavenly Dao incomplete, how can a mortal body be supplemented and attain immortality?"

"If you, my friend, wish to dissolve into a corpse and become a lingering spirit of the world, that’s fine too. However, when you encounter a true immortal, you will be suppressed with a mere wave of their hand."

So that’s how it is!

Zhang Kui gasped in shock, followed by boundless rage.

"Bullshit!"

"No wonder I always felt something was amiss; it turns out the Heavenly Dao Law was stolen."

"What is this about considering all living beings? It’s clearly a means of controlling the world. Damn it, this Infinite Immortal Dynasty, how is it different from those Evil Gods, sinister villains to be exterminated!"

Stone Mirror Taoist was taken aback before bursting into laughter, full of ridicule.

"A mere mortal, on what grounds?"

"The Immortal Dynasty governs the world, this Star Realm, the Immortal King is the Heavenly Dao. Whether you submit or kneel, you have no choice."

"Throughout the Cosmos, the Four Directions Star Realm is governed by Immortal Kings. Either attain immortality and prove the Eternal Way or be content to live as a mortal until death. Just obediently go fetch your Tao Fruit..."

However, Zhang Kui ignored him, merely looking on coldly, his voice as icy as ever, "The real Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb wouldn’t know these things. Who are you really?"

The Fake Taoist no longer concealed his identity, laughing heartily, "I am a Guiding Envoy under the Longevity Immortal Monarch, a wisp of spirit residing here. I did not conceal anything from you, my friend. The Tao Fruits are all in Silent Heaven. Though this is an Illusion Realm of the Immortal King Banner, once registered as an immortal, the Tao Fruit will naturally appear. I can take the opportunity to return to Jade Capital."

"Isn’t it wonderful for both parties? Though Stone Mirror Taoist has potential, compared to you, my friend, he falls short. Thus, I came specifically to guide you."

Zhang Kui sneered, "So you’re saying I should thank you?"

The Fake Taoist smiled indifferently, "Duty calls, it is indeed your opportunity, my friend."

Zhang Kui took a deep breath, revealing ghastly white teeth, "Like a dog putting on airs!"

As he spoke, his entire being surged with aura, and with a wave of his hand, the blue sky turned gloomy with dark clouds, lightning, and thunder.

"What are you doing?!"

The Fake Taoist was startled.

The whirlwind rose, Zhang Kui laughed heartily, "This damn Immortal Dynasty Celestial Court, watch me smash it to pieces!"

The Fake Taoist’s eyes were full of ridicule, "Knowing this is an illusion and still boasting, it’s no different than a village dog barking at the sun."

"Noisy!"

Zhang Kui’s "Eyes of Eternal Life" suddenly opened on his forehead, instantly covering the relic soul of the Guiding Envoy with Silent Extinction Black Light.

Amid painful screams, a wisp of the remnant soul vanished into smoke.

At the same time, cracks like glass appeared across the world, followed by a loud shattering.

In a daze, Zhang Kui seemed to see something, but the surrounding scene immediately changed, and he returned to the bottom of the tunnel. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Bang!

The surrounding statues, transformed by Artifact Demons, exploded, and the Mansion Master of Stone Man Tomb, Stone Mirror Taoist, widened his eyes, his body rapidly petrifying and disintegrating.

A Battle Banner suddenly flew out, but just halfway, Zhang Kui’s "Eyes of Eternal Life" shot out Silent Extinction Black Light, forcibly tearing it apart. As countless laws were stripped away, a Crystal Stone rolled out.

Zhang Kui waved his hand, catching it, and it was three times larger than the one from the General’s Tomb, enough to build three Golden Soul Suppressing Towers.

This Crystal Stone seemed identical to the bricks and stones of the Illusory Immortal Palace.

So that’s it; no wonder it felt the same as the altar, birds of a feather.

At the same time, Zhang Kui recalled what he had fleetingly glimpsed earlier.

It was the same as in the Illusion Realm, yet shrouded in dark clouds, with the Immortal Palace collapsing and ominous black energy swirling. Amid the sea of clouds, an enormous creature glared with a blood-red single eye...