Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

Refining Celestial Essence Star into the Star Realm is currently the top priority of the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, determining whether they can have a foothold in this vast, dark, starry sky.

At such a critical moment, Zhang Kui withdrew, naturally for a reason.

It’s simple, the Golden Light of Law within the Celestial Gang Skill was insufficient.

Previously, during the battle with the Red Pigeon Divine Son, to achieve victory, Zhang Kui cultivated the Wishful Size Immortal Skill. Although using the Dharma Aspect Heaven and Earth he gained an advantage, there was only one share of the Golden Light of Law left.

His original plan was to kill the Red Pigeon Divine Son and those masters, harvesting a large amount of Power of Laws. However, man proposes but heaven disposes, as the enemy managed to activate the Star Realm Transmission Channel, forcing him to use the Chaos Bomb to completely annihilate them.

Refining a star into the Star Realm is not just empty talk. It requires Moving Mountains, Filling Seas, and even reshaping the entire star. With his cultivation, only the Celestial Gang Skill can accomplish this.

This departure was to find a way to acquire enough Power of Laws to learn Immortal Skills like Whip Mountain and Move Stone, and Pushing Mountains and Filling Seas.

...

Although there is the Soaring Clouds and Mist Skill, which can be launched using the power of celestial bodies, traveling on the Chaos Heaven is evidently faster.

The Underworld’s crimson starry sky remained brilliant. As the Chaos Heaven shot past like a stream of light, the desolate Mysterious Star, the Thundercloud Star with its massive gas clouds and rolling Blood Thunder, and the lonely, dark Ancient Pit Star were left behind one by one.

Zhang Kui looked thoughtfully at the celestial bodies outside the window.

Previously, when the Divine Dynasty had just entered the starry sky, the Deceitful Immortals plotted and the Red Pigeon Divine Son attacked... Each event left him breathless with busyness, yet he did not inspect these stars closely.

The others hardly mattered, whether desolate and uninhabitable or completely abandoned by the strange entities of the Underworld, only the Thundercloud Star truly needed attention.

In organizing his harvest records, Cyan Flood Dragon Wu discovered a clue: the Divine Artifact Thunder Sword in Zhu Sheng’s hand was actually a standard weapon of the strongest Thunder Department Legion of the Immortal Dynasty once in the Celestial Essence Star Zone, forged precisely on Thundercloud Star.

When Zhang Kui first entered the starry sky, he set the aspiration to change the world. However, as massive projects began, even Siling Mountain in Shazhou faced constraints. Although the True Sun Fire shone every day, even components of some arrays required much time.

This is only the beginning. After Celestial Essence Star becomes the Star Realm in the future, in this perilous dark starry sky, there must be some means of protection; otherwise, it will be no different from running naked.

Perhaps the next step is to use Thundercloud Star as a base to forge even more powerful weapons...

...

The Chaos Heaven, with its most advanced core systems, moved swiftly through the starry sky, reaching the meteorite sea on the outskirts of the Star Zone in less than a two-hour.

Soon, three huge starships appeared ahead.

One had an old hull adorned with Desolate Beast Demon Bones, one resembled a giant yuanbao-shaped beehive, with countless small starships flying back and forth, and another was a mountainous Star Whale, precisely home to Wu Tianya and the Rakshasa Insect Mother and others.

Suddenly, a light and shadow appeared in the cabin, and the corpulent figure of the Fish Demon Priest appeared with a smile on his face, saying: "Taoist Friend Zhang, let me be the host this time."

"Thank you, friend."

Zhang Kui nodded and piloted the Chaos Heaven straight toward the Star Whale.

The massive Star Whale stayed beside the meteorite sea, and as Zhang Kui passed by, he glanced at its eyes, apathetic and devoid of any spirit.

Star Beasts evolved from Desolate Beasts, originally meant to roam the starry sky, driving their servant races within to serve them, much like the Dragon-Body Centipede, parasitizing reincarnation and covertly controlling the Sea Race.

Yet this fellow was instead counterbalanced by the servant races, utterly unlucky.

However, Zhang Kui felt no pity. If things were normal, the unlucky ones would be the Dark Star Demon Fish Race. If it became a Star God, more living beings would suffer.

The Star Whale’s entrance was in the huge exhaust vents on its sides, pouring in massive amounts of starry Bursting Spiritual Qi, and under the guidance of a small starship, the Chaos Heaven slowly flew into the hundreds of meters-high cavity.

Soon, the sight brightened abruptly.

Though Zhang Kui had previously explored it with Tongyou Skill, it was his first time entering the interior of this Star Whale, and he was immediately astounded.

This was a water-filled world, not large, yet resembling a giant city of the Divine Dynasty. Countless Dark Star Demon Fish lived within, alongside protruding islands, layered shell houses, and even a huge light source overhead.

The water quality, however, was somewhat lacking. Even with arrays arranged for purification, it already emitted a faint stench.

Zhang Kui frowned and stepped out, storing the Chaos Heaven.

The Fish Demon Priest and the other two demons had appeared ahead to greet him.

"Taoist Friend Zhang, please."

"Fellow Daoists, please."

The three arrived at a Divine Hall on an island in the center of the water, where the ground was paved with jade, walls were made of coral, and all around were inlaid Clear and Quiet Glaze Beads, making the air extremely refreshing.

It was evident that the Fish Demon Priest had made meticulous preparations, whether the Spirit Wine brewed with Spiritual Algae in the sea or the snow-white and tender Spider Spirit Crab that melted in the mouth, earning everyone’s praise.

"Alas..."

After several rounds of drinks, the Fish Demon Priest sighed suddenly, full of sorrow, "Taoist Friend Zhang has seen, though our race has some fame, we are ultimately wandering the starry sky, enduring hardship. Fortunately, with your help in selling Yin Yang True Fire, we can barely make ends meet."

As he spoke, a tear was squeezed from his eye.

"Indeed..."

The Rakshasa Insect Mother also displayed a bleak and sorrowful look, "The newborn offspring of our race are increasingly weaker. At this rate, we may face extinction, with an uncertain future."

Pretending, go ahead and pretend!

Zhang Kui said nothing as he watched them perform.

Wandering the starry sky is indeed tough, but it is not these Immortals and powerful cultivators who suffer, rather the massive numbers of lower-level living beings.

Just like the little Fish Demons, growing up in filthy waters, living in cramped quarters, each starving and emaciated. If they don’t become cultivators, they will never see the outside world in their lifetime.

Yet, this is necessary.

The dark starry sky, full of dangers, poses a threat even to top-level warriors like Immortals, let alone those cultivators. Therefore, for a race to survive, there must be an endless stream of new blood.

But these two complaining clearly had another reason.

Sure enough, the Fish Demon Priest wiped away nonexistent tears and asked flatteringly, "I wonder why Taoist Friend Zhang summoned us?"

He felt somewhat uneasy. Firstly, the trade in Spirit Fire had been quite profitable, and secondly, he was reminded of the power of the Chaos Bomb, which still felt like a nightmare.

He didn’t want to be controlled by Zhang Kui forever, yet he was reluctant to give up the profits from the Yin Yang True Fire, so he put on this act.

Zhang Kui, of course, wouldn’t say he wanted to gain experience, and he looked calmly at the two demons, nodding towards the Dragon Demon Wu Tianya.

"Please have a look, Taoist Friend Zhang."

The Dragon Demon Wu Tianya waved his hand, and a light projection appeared in the hall, revealing shining stars that formed an elliptical star disc, precisely the Star Map of the Longevity Star Realm.

Wu Tianya said in a deep voice, "This is the intelligence I’ve gathered recently. The Longevity Star Realm has over a thousand star zones, but they’re either filled with destructive magnetic light or barren due to space anomalies. In ancient times, only twenty-four Life Stars were born, becoming the main star zones."

"Near the Celestial Essence Star Zone are the Megrez, Celestial Capital, Celestial Loner, and Celestial Splendor Star Zones. The Celestial Loner Star Zone was destroyed during an ancient great battle, the Megrez Star Zone was ravaged by the Red Pigeon Divine Son and is on the verge of extinguishing. Only the Celestial Capital and Celestial Splendor Star Zones still have Life Stars, but two forces are entrenched there."

"One is the Deceitful Immortals, who allow numerous Underworld abnormalities to wreak havoc on the periphery for some unknown conspiracy."

"The other is the Dark God force, whose purpose, of course, is to seize Reincarnation; the life of the entire star has become its followers."

The Fish Demon Priest had a foreboding feeling and interrupted the Dragon Demon Wu Tianya, smiling awkwardly at Zhang Kui:

"Taoist Friend Zhang, what do you mean by this?"

The Rakshasa Insect Mother also showed a probing expression, her face gradually turning sour.

"It’s nothing much."

Zhang Kui smiled faintly, "This starry sky is extremely dangerous, and who knows what other Divine Son might emerge? I want to clean up around the house to remove future troubles and need your two’s help."

"This... haha, this..."

The Fish Demon Priest and the Rakshasa Insect Mother felt bitter inside.

Here it comes indeed!

Though they didn’t understand why Zhang Kui was so bloodthirsty, without enough benefits, they had no interest in fighting life and death with others.

"Don’t be anxious, you two."

Before they could speak, the Dragon Demon Wu Tianya said in a serious tone, "The Great Path is in chaos, and the starry sky is full of dangers. Even with the Yin Yang True Fire business, how long can it last? Don’t you want your races to have a place to settle?"

The Fish Demon Priest and the Rakshasa Insect Mother exchanged a look and silently shook their heads.

"If it’s to seize a Life Star, forget it."

The Fish Demon Priest’s eyes flashed with disappointment, "Even if we seize a Life Star, so what? It will only invite others’ covetous eyes. Our race originally had..."

The Rakshasa Insect Mother hesitated for a moment before speaking, "No doubt you’ve all heard, our race comes from a Buddha Land. To survive in this starry sky now, unless we possess a Star Realm, able to defend and attack, and leave calmly in times of crisis, with vast land to nurture the race, and even reincarnation, it’s regrettably..."

Wu Tianya laughed heartily, "You two have failed to recognize a True Man. What is Yin Yang True Fire? Taoist Friend Zhang’s true identity is that of a Refining Realm Master!"

"What?!"

The two demons were momentarily stunned, full of disbelief.

Seeing the astonished looks on the two demons, Zhang Kui wasn’t surprised, having already learned from Wu Tianya about the preciousness of a Refining Realm Master.

"Do you know why we are prohibited from entering the star zone?"

The Dragon Demon Wu Tianya chuckled, "The future Celestial Essence Star will likely become the Celestial Essence Star Realm."

"No wonder..."

The Fish Demon Priest’s eyes revealed a hint of longing, "Taoist Friend Zhang, may I ask if my race can enter your Star Realm to live?"

The Rakshasa Insect Mother was also full of eagerness.

However, Zhang Kui shook his head without hesitation, "Sorry, I currently have no such plans."

The Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty may also have demons and ancient races, but they are all part of one organism, and the heart has long been united. Moreover, the Divine Dynasty is currently weak; how could they allow these hungry wolves to enter?

Even in the future, it must be considered cautiously.

The two demons were immediately filled with disappointment.

"Don’t worry, you two!"

The Dragon Demon beside them smiled faintly, "To be honest, Taoist Friend Zhang has agreed to refine a Star Realm for me. How much space can my clan occupy? At that time, you two can enter together, but you must help me jointly guard the Celestial Essence Star Realm. What do you say?"

"This is feasible!"

The Fish Demon Priest stood up suddenly, eyes full of excitement, "If two Star Realms support each other, survival in the starry sky is more assured. Even if the Red Pigeon Race arrives ten years from now, we can retreat calmly into the Endless Void."

The Rakshasa Insect Mother also stood and cupped her hands, "In that case, the Rakshasa Insect Demon Race is willing to guard for Taoist Friend Zhang!"

Zhang Kui and the Dragon Demon Wu Tianya exchanged a look, smiling and nodding.

Wu Tianya said with a smile, "Refining the Celestial Essence Star Realm will undoubtedly exhaust countless Divine Materials, and it is unknown how long it will take to accumulate more. However, now there is an opportunity."

"I wasn’t originally from this Star Realm. Do you know why I risked crossing the vast void to come here?"

With that, he took out a bronze tablet, which, under the sparkling light, revealed a bright spot on the Star Map, right between the Celestial Capital and Celestial Splendor Star Zones.

"What place is this?"

The Fish Demon Priest squinted and asked.

The Dragon Demon stared intently at that bright spot, "An abandoned Star Realm from ancient times. Initially, after examining it, I was utterly disheartened, but with Taoist Friend Zhang, it can easily become our home!"