Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 351 - 302: Shadow of Reincarnation, Emissaries from the Sea

Dust returns to dust, soil returns to soil.

In the pitch-black world underground of the Underworld, countless Yin Souls gaze blankly, having forgotten the troubles of life and harboring no fear of death, forming a dotted River of Souls, continuously sinking into the boundless darkness.

Although it wasn't the first time he had seen it, Zhang Kui was still shocked by the sight before him, standing in silent awe, unable to speak for a long time.

After a while, Zhang Kui muttered to himself, "What joy in life, what fear in death, the sun and moon revolve, the stars fade away, even the Immortal King faces a day of demise. Perhaps longevity is but a dream illusion, only through understanding can one find true freedom..."

With that said, he shook his head slightly, and the ancient stone coffin of the Nether Soil moved silently forward, flowing along with the River of Souls towards the endless Nine Netherworld.

In the darkness, it was unclear how much time had passed when that dizzying feeling of Divine Soul engulfment returned. Zhang Kui's face changed, and he sat cross-legged immediately, a flash of black light appearing on his body.

Divine Protection Skill.

This skill he created uses the Silent Extinction Black Light as its base, utilizing the Life Light Skill and the Divine Path for protection specifically aimed at safeguarding the Divine Soul.

Sure enough, the dizzy feeling receded like the tide, the protective black light seemed to be struggling to consume something, warping under pressure.

Looking at the nearby Yin Souls, Zhang Kui noticed they seemed to enjoy it, each closing their eyes. The shrill cries often heard from the Underworld also faded away.

So that's how it is...

Zhang Kui realized, gaining an understanding that this was an unknown defensive mechanism, allowing Yin Souls about to enter Reincarnation to rest peacefully while also defending against intruders.

Reincarnation... What exactly is it?

Not knowing how much time had passed, Zhang Kui's expression grew serious because his Divine Protection Skill was about to fail, turning into a thin black membrane adhered to his body, and his forehead's "Eyes of Eternal Life" were filled with bloodshot veins.

Could there be no end here?

With a heavy heart, Zhang Kui knew that if he continued downward, he feared he would be forever lost in this place.

At that moment, he suddenly felt something, widening his eyes to look around.

Golden light suddenly illuminated within the stone coffin of Nether Soil, seemingly drawing an array, but it abruptly halted when it reached the coffin's top.

The Nether Soil stone coffin is related to Reincarnation!

Zhang Kui was now completely certain.

The origins of this item were mysterious; every time he thought he found an end, there was more mist behind it.

What is known is that after an ancient battle, a super starship perished with the enemy, forming the Fallen Immortal Mountain.

Unknown how long after, a passing Thousand-Handed True Buddha sought to seize it but was shattered along with his starship, and the Nether Soil stone coffin eventually ended up in his hands.

Another certainty is that the Nether Soil stone coffin has missing parts, unable to form a complete Divine Protection Array.

Though he didn't know what it was, even this flawed array dispelled most of the Reincarnation defenses.

Zhang Kui mustered his spirit, and the Nether Soil stone coffin suddenly accelerated, sinking deeper into the endless darkness.

After a while, the incomplete array could no longer withstand it, and the overwhelming dizzying sensation returned.

But simultaneously, streams of silver River of Souls appeared in the darkness, meandering towards a single direction.

We're almost there!

Zhang Kui gritted his teeth, persisting through the dizzy sensation to descend further, realizing how powerful and important Reincarnation was beyond his imagination, and he couldn't give up until the last moment.

Suddenly, a tremendous rumbling sound arose from below, growing louder, as if the entire space was shaking.

It seemed like a tremendous pull, crossing countless Rivers of Souls, accelerating their pace.

Zhang Kui's complexion changed; he was already disoriented, and the terrifying vibration made his Divine Soul tremble, as if it would crack apart. Blood flowed from his eyes and nose, then vanished instantly.

Zhang Kui's consciousness grew increasingly fuzzy.

No, going further means death!

Just as he was about to turn back, a bright light suddenly appeared before his eyes, making his Divine Soul tremble violently, his vision blurry. But finally, he saw the form of Reincarnation...

It was clusters of Crystal Stone Mountains, nested within each other forming an inconceivably enormous disk, each rotation in different directions and speeds, with a rumbling sound caused by Crystal Stone Mountains grinding against each other, as the streams of River of Souls merged, their dazzling light painful to behold.

Amidst the blinding light, there lingered three shadows, one rotating slowly like a black hole, one throbbing ceaselessly like a giant embryo, and another continually twisting and deforming...

...

Sea and sky indistinguishable, waves surging.

An oddly shaped three-tiered large ship sailed slowly on the sea, plowing through the waves, alarming the fish below to scurry away.

Ten flags of various colors flapped majestically in the wind, with various cultivators lining the ship's sides.

There stood a Bear Demon towering and fierce-eyed, a Yaksha with blood-red skin and horns on his forehead, and even a few ancient race members with indifferent gazes and varying skin tones.

On the top deck, three figures exuding powerful auras silently watched forward, all at the Peak of Mahayana Realm.

An ancient race elder with a purple face and white beard wore a high crown, purple-golden light flashing in his eyes.

A three-meter-tall stout man in a golden robe, a golden scale on his forehead radiating authority.

The other, dressed in a green robe, with jade-green skin and horns on his forehead, indifferent eyes, was indeed the Cyan Flood Dragon Zhang Kui had seen in the River Water Mansion's images.

"Mr. Wu..."

The man in the golden robe turned to the Cyan Flood Dragon, voice carrying a hint of respect, "We're unfamiliar with the Eastern Continent. Once we arrive, we'll rely on your guidance."

The Cyan Flood Dragon shook his head slightly, "City Lord Jin, this step of yours is mistaken. The Profound Sect Leader is an honest man, currently sweeping through the Underworld, but discovering spies sent from the Ten Cities of Huozhou will surely stir malice."

The man who was addressed as City Lord Jin gave a bitter smile, "Mr. Wu also knows the situation in Huo Continent. The ten cities each occupy a region. If it weren't for the alliance formed due to the affair with the Moon Palace Immortal Sect, they would have already been at each other's throats."

"Old Ninth You originally wanted revenge, but we forcibly dissuaded him. Big matters are more important, after all."

"Revenge?"

Cyan Flood Dragon Wu suddenly laughed, his eyes full of mockery, "That Profound Sect Leader Zhang Kui's skills are unfathomable, with an invincible demeanor. Even I would have to flee at the sight of him, relying only on that cave full of ghosts in the stone mountain? He really doesn't know his limits!"

City Lord Jin gave an awkward smile without speaking, while the purple-faced, white-bearded elder of the Ancient Race showed a complex expression, with a voice full of age.

"Speaking of it, the human race is also a branch of the Ancient Wilderness Race, gradually rejected after their decline. Unexpectedly, they could rise so powerfully in such a short time. I heard that all the Forbidden Land Demon Race have become their vassals — truly unimaginable…"

Cyan Flood Dragon gently shook his head, "There are always anomalies in the world. Zhang Kui possesses heavenly talent, but, alas… a strong sword is easily broken."

"This time, we're officially visiting the Eastern Continent. As long as we can exchange for the method to refine the starship core, we can trade anything — except getting involved in his matters. The Star God… is not someone we can afford to offend."

Upon mentioning this, the three immediately fell silent, the air filled with a sense of oppression.

City Lord Jin sighed slightly, "The actions from You Dynasty have been quite abnormal lately. All the agents sent there have disappeared without a trace. Who knows what they're plotting."

"Let them be..."

Cyan Flood Dragon Wu shook his head, a flash of excitement in his eyes, "As long as we reach the Moon Palace and activate the Immortal Sect, we can completely escape this game of checkmate."

The other two glanced at each other, also filled with anticipation.

Before long, a black mountain suddenly rose over the sea ahead, the sky above it shrouded in dark clouds, with lightning and thunder.

"Is that the Profound Yin Mountain?"

City Lord Jin's eyes sparkled with curiosity, "The relics of the ancient battlefield are scattered all around. We have one in Huo Continent, too. After spending a thousand years breaching it, we gained quite a lot. I wonder what's up there…"

The elder of the Ancient Race was also interested, "We are still some distance from the Eastern Continent here. Why not take this opportunity to investigate?"

Just then, a roar suddenly came from the thunder above the mountain, shaking the earth and sky, "This is the territory of Kaiyuan Divine Continent. By order of Sect Leader Zhang of the Profound Sect, trespassers will be killed!"

"Is there a creature in the Thunder Pool?"

Their faces were all filled with astonishment; the terrifying aura emanating from that place made even them reluctant to approach.

Cyan Flood Dragon's eyes shifted, "It should be that Sect Leader Zhang's mount. Its cultivation is ordinary, yet it has a huge fortune that allows it to swallow Tribulation Thunder. Cangkong Mountain, Profound Yin Mountain, it seems that the 'Three Mountains' have all been breached."

At this moment, the sea suddenly surged violently, waves rising to the sky, with countless Sea Race members riding giant mantas and sea horses traversing back and forth. Two shadowy forms appeared completely, their voices tinged with caution, "This is the sea domain of the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty. Who are you?"

On the deck, City Lord Jin took a step forward and said loudly, "Huo Continent, Ten Cities of Supreme Heaven, we have heard that the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty has unified the Divine Continent, hence we specially came to visit…"

...

Celestial Essence Star has four continents, separated by terrifying oceans. Since ancient times, it's the first time a power has come with the etiquette of a dynastic court, so the Celestial Pavilion Great Demon guarding the sea domain did not dare to neglect the matter, and the information was instantly relayed to Kunlun Mountain.

"Huo Continent… Ten Cities of Supreme Heaven?"

Within the grand hall of the Profound Pavilion, Zhang Kui furrowed his brow and sneered, "It seems they still haven't given up on the starship. Issue the order to drive them away… wait!"

From the image transmitted by Tai Shi, he had seen a familiar figure, causing his eyes to narrow, pondering in his heart: Ancient waterway post… peculiar force… this person knows quite a lot…

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui waved his hand, "Let them enter, treat them with courtesy and see what they intend to do."

The Star Official who came did not know what had happened, but since Zhang Kui had ordered, all parts of the Divine Dynasty quickly moved into action.

In the broad palace, incense smoke curled up, maintaining a tranquil atmosphere. Zhang Kui remained silent for a moment, recalling the scene he witnessed in reincarnation.

Were those shadows the Star Gods?

How did they enter, and what are they plotting?

The many mysteries made Zhang Kui shiver with apprehension, and he urgently wished to gather information to take appropriate measures.

Thinking of this, he shook his head and looked at the huge stele in the center of the hall, saying to Fusheng beside him, "You continue."

No matter the obstacle, it must be approached step by step. Now that there is a lull, it's a good time to study this stele brought from the Yin Soldiers Camp, to be used as a supplement for the Divine Path Guardian Legion.

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Since witnessing Zhang Kui return from reincarnation, the Divine Remnant Soul Fusheng had shown increased reverence, no longer using the flattering title "Upper Immortal," and had officially joined the Yellow Pavilion.

"Unlike the Divine Path Internet set up by Sect Leader, the Divine Path of the Immortal Dynasty is more like an internal court, where Divine Strange Pearls are granted by the dynasty to enfeoff divine spirits, separate and independently governing their realms…"

"The Yin Soldier Sacrificial Stele is just a passage, the Commander's Seal controlled by the Earth Monarch, linked with the Longevity Immortal Monarch's Silent Heaven…"

As Fusheng continued to explain, Zhang Kui gained a deeper understanding of the Ancient Divine Path.

In essence, the Ancient Divine Path was just a tool for the Immortal Dynasty to manage the Yin and Yang Realms. Divine positions were rewards for meritorious individuals, and later, it spiraled into chaos, with divine positions becoming overwhelmingly common, obtainable for even minor capabilities.

There were even people publicly selling them, allowing numerous chaotic demons to use this as a way to wash away their sins.

The Immortal Dynasty either knew and didn't address it, or didn't care at all, likely because the most powerful immortal group was always tightly controlled by the Immortal King using the Tao Fruit.

Moreover, the guardian forces of the Ancient Divine Path, the Shadow Soldiers, were also dependent on Silent Heaven.

Sick of the filth of the Immortal Dynasty from ancient times, Zhang Kui moved his hand, revealing a bluestone of peculiar material.

In Fallen Immortal Mountain, he had not only dug up a lot of Crystal Stones from the scattered, powerful starships, but also acquired fragments from the gigantic ancient bronze mirror of the enemies of the Divine Dynasty.

This material was quite mysterious; after detaching from the ancient bronze mirror, it actually transformed into a stony substance, losing the mirror's ability to connect to the Dream Realm, revealing a slight spatial characteristic of its own.

I wonder if this can be used to refine the Guardian Divine Soldier Tower...