Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

In the golden autumn of August, the sky is clear, and clouds float like cranes, while fallen petals scatter.

An ox cart laden with grain slowly moves along the official road, with an old farmer wearing a straw hat sitting on the cart’s shaft, puffing on a local tobacco pipe, his face filled with worry.

It’s said that under the protection of the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, ordinary people should be carefree, and with a good harvest this year, it should be a time to slaughter chickens, cook millet, and enjoy a fine osmanthus wine, truly life’s pleasures.

These are days once unimaginable.

But in life, how can one be without worries—every era has its troubles.

The old farmer is worried about his grandson studying in the Starship Academy on Siling Mountain. Though the Great Path is chaotic, and the entire Divine Dynasty is united, that child is the only descendant in the family, what if something were to happen...

He is also anxious about the future, leaving his homeland to move to the Moon Palace, his heart filled with melancholy and unease...

Before long, on the vast plains ahead, a lush and spiritual green mountain rises directly into the clouds. Above, the True Sun Fire illuminates the sky, below, pavilions and high towers encircle the mountain, marking it as Wuling Mountain in Qingzhou.

On the mountain, Spirit Wood is being harvested. Starships, loaded with goods, shine with silver light, spiraling upwards into the clouds and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The old farmer gazes up in wonder, then drives the cart to the Ministry of Revenue Office, watching the Star Officials store the grain in the vault, and granting him merit points, finally easing his mind.

These are his future guarantees for life in the Moon Palace. Although aged, after consuming Spirit Medicine, he remains healthy and tries not to burden his grandson...

...

Atop the palace on Wuling Mountain, spiritual mist roils like a sea of clouds.

Gu Ziqing sits cross-legged, a point of Spirit Light gleaming on her forehead, the surrounding vapor sometimes condensing, sometimes dispersing, as if a goddess descends to the mortal realm.

After a while, she slowly opens her eyes, shaking her head slightly.

Upon entering the Mahayana phase, her cultivation progresses rapidly, but to step into the Half-Immortal Realm, or even become Immortal in the future, she must continuously refine her Mana.

It’s still not fast enough...

Just then, the light and shadow beside her flicker, and Elder Huayan’s figure appears with a smile. "Taoist Friend Gu, are you ready?"

Gu Ziqing nods, "Rest assured, Senior, everything is arranged."

Elder Huayan sighs, "With so many affairs in the Moon Palace, you and Taoist Friend Pu Yang, who are meticulous, must take care. While the Sect Leader and the Immortal Venerables battle at the front, we must hold the Divine Dynasty firm, not letting them be distracted."

"Rest assured, Senior, I understand..."

After the conversation ends, Gu Ziqing looks up, seeing the bustling city below, and thinks about how soon it will become an empty city, struck by a mysterious sense of time flowing like water, of oceans transforming into mulberry fields.

She leaps out, finding several starships hovering over the square before the hall, with cultivators coming and going, moving items, nearing completion.

Her disciple Ling Qiushui is training for battle in the starry sky,

Her daughter and Zhu Sheng are guarding Divine Island City,

While she must journey to the Moon Palace.

The Divine Dynasty’s momentum surges like the tides, intertwining everyone’s fate, moving relentlessly toward an unpredictable future...

"Venerate Gu, everything is ready."

An accompanying subordinate reports with respect.

Clearing her mind of distractions, Gu Ziqing solemnly commands: "Depart!"

With a roar!

Blazes of silver light shoot up, and the fleet of starships formations charge into the blue sky, the Divine Court Bell on board glimmers, and the spooky, resplendent red Underworld Starry Sky instantly appears before them, with a gigantic Blood Moon traversing the heavens, and the Moon Sea below enveloped in vast golden light.

"What are you doing, are you crazy?!"

A reprimanding voice suddenly rings out from behind. Gu Ziqing turns to see a little monkey, tears streaming down its face, turning somersaults in excitement, making her smile widely.

The Illusionary Star Map activates, and Gu Ziqing stands on the deck, surrounded by dazzling stars. Her gaze shifts, looking into the depths of the starry sky.

While the rear of the Divine Dynasty remains peaceful, that side is a truly bloody battlefield, and who knows what the situation is now...

...

The starry sky dims, and a streak of fire furiously darts through.

It’s a Three-Eyed Firebird, its body covered in scars, eyes full of panic, even the True Sun Fire on its body is dim.

It couldn’t comprehend how it wielded such majesty just days before, scattering all life before it, only to now face hordes of cultivators hunting it down.

Recalling the terrifying silver flames, the terror in its eyes becomes uncontrollable, a divine object capable of suppressing its True Sun Fire has appeared!

With a bang!

A beam of silver light shoots from behind, murderous intent filling the heavens.

The Three-Eyed Firebird narrowly avoids it, but in a blink, starships appeared all around, filled with malice, surrounding it.

The Three-Eyed Firebird opens its massive beak, spewing forth blazing True Sun Fire, but to its despair, the once-feared fire was completely blocked and devoured by the silver flames emerging from the starships.

With a cry of despair, a massive Scorching Sun manifested, black light spots flickering, with thunder cracking around.

This is the ultimate move of the Red Pigeon Race. Within a temple, it could be easily unleashed, but now, alone, it can only choose self-detonation.

"Be careful!"

"Quick, use the Divine Fire Array!"

The starships are jostled by magnetic forces, tossing up and down, voices shouting continuously from within.

With a boom!

Yin Yang True Fire weaves together, forming a net-like grand array that engulfs the sun, frantically consuming.

Star thieves on the ships had all Immortals overseeing, and now possessing Yin Yang True Fire, even if not as powerful as Zhang Kui, they had their unique methods to exert its power.

In a short time, the sun gradually dims as the Three-Eyed Firebird’s shattered body floats in the starry sky, life fully extinguished.

"Haha, even the Red Pigeon Race has its day!"

"Quick, strip its tendons, extract its bones, not a drop of divine blood should spill!"

Wild laughter echoes from the starships, quickly dismantling the enormous Three-Eyed Firebird completely clean.

Simultaneously, all star thieves use Yin Yang True Fire to erase the Sun Radiance Marks on their bodies, hence even if the Red Pigeon Race arrived, they would find nothing.

Such occurrences continue throughout the surrounding starry sky.

The Three-Eyed Firebird called for help from its companions, but no one responded...

The Three-Eyed Firebird threatened in despair, only to be met with bursts of mocking laughter...

Meanwhile, more starships arrived upon hearing the news. They first went to purchase Yin Yang True Fire, then hunted everywhere; whether Star Thieves, wandering Immortals, or other forces, all joined this grand feast.

Yes, a feast!

The spoils from hunting the Red Pigeon Race made many people immensely wealthy.

Of course, the main beneficiaries were the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, Rakshasa Insect Demons, and Dark Star Demon Fish. The abundance of their gains even unsettled the Fish Demon Priest, prompting him to gather his subordinates for inquiry.

"How can there be so much?"

"In this Star Zone, no one dares to provoke the Red Pigeon Race. They also accumulate divine materials to have the Divine Hall crafted within their clan. After thousands of years, they are akin to treasure vaults."

"But it’s nearing the end. It’s said that the Three-Eyed Firebirds cultivating nearby are almost extinct. Some groups have even fought over the prey. Some are discussing hunting in other Star Zones, but the journey is far long."

"Why trouble yourself? Isn’t the Red Pigeon Divine Son coming..."

With these words, everyone fell silent.

The Fish Demon Priest also said nothing. He knew from the first day of this plan, he was already tied to the chariot, believing the situation was the same on the Rakshasa Insect Mother’s side.

The Immortal Path they cultivate, much like the Star Beast Star God, requires a vast amount of divine materials to evolve their bodies. When your daily gains surpass decades of efforts, one thing becomes uncontainable.

This thing is called desire. The power of desire doesn’t lie in thinking of ten thousand when earning a hundred, but dreaming of fifty thousand, a hundred thousand when earning ten thousand.

Going back to earning a hundred is more painful than death!

However, unlike those solitary Three-Eyed Firebirds, the prestige of the Red Pigeon Divine Son still weighs heavily on the minds of cultivators in this Star Zone.

Yet, the seed of desire has already sprouted...

...

"I understand, Taoist Friend Wu, take care of your safety."

On the Celestial Pit Star, Zhang Kui ended the communication.

He was of course always paying attention, as the Dragon Demon Wu Tianya had sent out numerous scouts, who reported the latest news to him every day.

The current situation was that some Star Thieves drove their starships into the vast Star Sea, planning to go to other Star Zones over a long period to hunt the Red Pigeon Race.

Most, however, remained inactive. Some were secretly inquiring about the movements of the Red Pigeon Divine Son, while others set their sights on the Celestial Essence Star Zone.

Zhang Kui had long anticipated this situation, knowing that utilizing desire would also mean bearing the risk of being bitten back by it. Not only did he alert Wu Tianya and Yuan Huang for defense, but also spread the word that whoever dared to act recklessly would personally have their Yin Yang True Fire reclaimed.

But he also knew that the time for him to make a move had arrived!

With this thought, Zhang Kui immediately performed a spell, spreading a terrifying domain across the sky, fully crafting his starship.

After a day...

Boom!

A towering silver light flared upon the stars and gradually dimmed, yet at the same time, an astonishing Qi mechanism began to spread.

Zhang Kui gazed at the starship before him.

Like the Immortal Ship of Fallen Immortal Mountain, it was entirely crafted from Cave Heaven Divine Crystal. Due to fragments of the Ancient Bronze Mirror and Evil God Hall Crystal being incorporated, it didn’t exhibit a glazed brilliance but rather a pitch-black ink crystal appearance, with silver flames flowing within.

Unlike those traditional starships, his vessel was streamlined like a spindle, only a dozen meters long, giving off an impressive aura.

This starship was his proudest creation to date.

Its core was powered by the Earth Evil Silver Lotus, a template for crafting the core of the future Celestial Essence Star, equivalent to an Immortal, complete with its own space and formidable defense array.

The Stargazing Disc, Reincarnation Bell, all were crafted into a mighty segment of the Divine Court Bell. All views and star maps could be displayed through illusions, and even exhibit the star movement abilities of the Reincarnation Bell. Even the Nether Soil Stone Coffin was integrated, capable of easily entering the life star’s reincarnation...

Perhaps not the most powerful, but the most suitable for him.

Looking at the starship before him, Zhang Kui nodded with satisfaction. His figure flashed and entered the circular demon crystal control room. As he sat on the throne, the surrounding scene abruptly changed, becoming transparent.

Simultaneously, a grand star map appeared in front, zooming in and out with his thoughts, while the celestial phantom of the Tai Shi Golden Body floated beside him. "Sect Leader, the starship is ready. Please bestow a name."

Zhang Kui laughed heartily, "This time, I intend to turn the world upside down, so let’s call it Chaos Heaven,"

Saying this, his eyes flashed with fire, "Go!"

Buzz!

The Chaos Heaven trembled slightly and then vanished in an instant.

It wasn’t the speed; it was star movement. The Great Star Festival used this move during its flight. After being fused with the Reincarnation Bell, the Chaos Heaven only needed a short time to gather energy for easy use.

Buzz!

The Chaos Heaven suddenly emerged over the Meteorite Sea. First, silver light shimmered, then was enveloped by Zhang Kui’s Void Domain, instantly becoming invisible, speeding towards Wu Tianya’s Desolate Beast Demon Bone Starship.

"City Lord, someone plans to rob the cargo ship in secret."

"Set up an ambush; whoever dares reach out their hand will have it chopped off!"

In the great hall, Wu Tianya wore a solemn expression, issuing command after command. Having served as the City Lord of Star City and wandered the Star Sea for many years, he could easily handle this incident.

"Taoist Friend Wu, you’ve worked hard..."

Zhang Kui’s figure suddenly appeared.

"Taoist Friend Zhang."

First surprised, Wu Tianya’s expression soon turned serious, "Is it time to begin?"

Zhang Kui nodded, "Spread the word. This journey is long. I’ll rely on you and the others in the rear; once this is done smoothly, I’ll refine the Star Realm for you."

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Zhang!"

Wu Tianya’s eyes were instantly filled with excitement.

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, his figure disappearing instantly, followed by a flash of silver fire, rushing into the dark starry sky.

Seeing Zhang Kui leave, Wu Tianya took a deep breath,

"Send out the message immediately that the leader of the Celestial Essence Star Zone will personally act to hunt down the Red Pigeon Divine Son!"