Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

Locust Demon... Disaster Beast!

In Zhang Kui’s eyes, the Evil Light burned, and the Void Domain gradually spread.

Between heaven and earth, there are countless living beings, not just humans, demons, and ancient races... There are also some natural beings that have existed since the ancient era.

For example, the Desolate Beasts born of Life Stars, the Treasure Beasts formed from Heaven and Earth Treasure Qi, and the Disaster Beasts generated from disaster resentment qi.

Zhang Kui is now very certain that the locust demon on the Celestial Essence Star escaped from this Netherworld Realm because it hasn’t been found elsewhere at all.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the blink of an eye, the locust demon, towering like mountains, came from the horizon, the ground constantly shook, and a pulse of hungry madness permeated the entire sky, at least at the Immortal level.

According to the Earth Demon 72 Techniques Tao Scripture, after stepping into the Immortal Realm, there are Corpse Dissolving Immortal, Earth Immortal, Celestial Immortal, and Golden Immortal distinctions. But in this world, various power systems are vast and can’t be easily categorized, only roughly classified by power level.

According to the dragon demon Wu Tianya, there are three recognized levels.

The first is the ordinary Immortal level; whether it be the Immortal Path, Deceitful Immortal Path, Star Beast Star God, or Zhang Kui’s New Immortal Path, as long as one controls a certain Power of Laws and can use Domains in a small area, they belong to this category.

The specifics within the Immortal level are cared for by no one because it will be affected by Tao cultivation, laws, treasures, and even starships count, and no one knows what an opponent’s trump card might be.

The second is the Starry Sky Dominator level, whether it is the Immortal Kings capable of opening Grotto Heavens or those Starry Sky Evil Gods who cause chaos in the cosmos, all possess the power to suppress a star realm.

The third level is the Emperor Venerable of the Infinite Immortal Dynasty, no one knows what kind of might it possesses.

This locust demon, though huge, clearly isn’t a Starry Sky Dominator.

"Good heavens... it’s so big!"

Fatty Tiger’s eyes crackled with lightning, appearing awe-inspiring, yet his body couldn’t help but shrink back, "Taoist, what do we do?"

"What’s there to fear?"

Zhang Kui’s gaze was calm, both hands already forming spells, "If it were other beings, it would be manageable; my New Immortal Path is the nemesis of this Disaster Beast."

Disaster Exorcism Skill...

Fatty Tiger quickly regained his composure, grinning with a look of anticipation.

Roar!

As the locust demon roared and moved, the marsh ahead splashed mud hundreds of meters high, while mounds rose, rotten death qi wrapped in white mist surged as if a natural disaster had descended.

This thing possesses a mindless greed and appetite; even at the Immortal level, it acts like a madman, its entire body engulfed in blood-yellow disaster qi, its giant mouth biting fiercely.

Looking at the giant shadow falling from the sky, Zhang Kui’s lips curled into a cold smile, his sword finger pointed forward, "Disaster Exorcism, Crisis Resolution!"

Buzz!

Brilliant golden light erupted, like a golden sun rising in this Netherworld’s darkness, spreading radiant divine light, cleansing the dimness of the world.

After Zhang Kui became an Immortal, all Earth Demon 72 Techniques turned into Immortal Skills, wielded even with power to alter laws. Even without the Divine Path’s aid, the power was immensely greater.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Within the dazzling, harmonious golden light, the locust demon emitted a sky-shaking scream, visible sound waves spread outward, its mountain-like head crumbled like a dark shadow under the scorching sun, first collapsing then evaporating instantly.

However, this giant locust demon didn’t die.

Boom!

The ground shook as the headless locust demon suddenly leaped forward with its hind legs, wings unfolding to stir up a storm, swiftly rushing into the terrifying green thunderclouds.

"Gosh, tough life!"

Zhang Kui didn’t expect this, but as he prepared to pursue, suddenly he felt a chill on his scalp and pulled back the equally prepared Fatty Tiger.

"Awooo..."

From the cloud layer, a passionate and fierce roar resonated, a larger shadow swept past from above the clouds, dealt a bite to the headless locust demon, and soared away.

Fatty Tiger’s fur stood on end, "Taoist, what is that?"

"Another unnamed Disaster Beast..."

Zhang Kui looked at the sky with a heavy expression.

Earlier, when he operated the Tongyou Skill, he clearly saw a dragon-shaped giant creature with a chilling bone structure for a head. As it passed, all green lightning scattered, despair and doom filled the sky.

The impact doesn’t stop there; named as "Disaster Beast," how could it be without disaster?

Zhang Kui’s mind stirred as he looked underground, distinctly sensing the earth veins, swept by the dragon-shaped Disaster Beast’s Domain Power, causing intermittent vibrations, accumulating strength bit by bit.

"Let’s go!"

Without hesitation, Zhang Kui grabbed Fatty Tiger, his body flashing to float a kilometer high.

Crack, crack...

In Fatty Tiger’s shocked gaze, the ground below buzzed and trembled, rapidly forming visible cracks, dust rising and continuously collapsing.

Fatty Tiger sucked in a cold breath, "Wow, Taoist, if this thing runs to the Celestial Essence Star Realm, it would surely cause chaos!"

"I know..."

Zhang Kui’s face was grave, surveying the surroundings.

If there was any curiosity about this Netherworld Realm beforehand, now there remained only vigilance and caution.

Locust demon, the earth-disturbing dragon-shaped Disaster Beast... It’s no wonder the view is desolate; how fearsome must the beings that can survive here be?

And what kind of existence is the fabled Netherworld Realm Master?

The rift must be sealed!

With this thought, Zhang Kui’s eyes rotated the Tai Chi Light Wheel, using the Divine Light Cave to watch the heavens and observe all directions, seeing only the dim, gloomy sky, evil qi rolling, chaotic earth veins, and silence spreading.

But he couldn’t see the rift he broke through...

Fatty Tiger seemingly guessed what Zhang Kui was attempting, seeing his brows lightly knitted, suddenly became anxious, "Taoist, are we trapped here unable to return?"

"What’s there to fear, the car will find a path on the summit!"

Zhang Kui chuckled softly, "Let’s explore a bit."

Saying this, they rode the auspicious clouds toward the distance.

Although he didn’t say it, he already had a plan in mind.

Currently, the most difficult part is finding the hidden spatial fissure. Although the Tongyou Skill can look up to the heavens and down to the Nine Netherworlds, it is obviously ineffective for this Netherworld Realm, which is akin to another world. However, the Celestial Gang Skill offers a solution.

Observing Through a Wall: Sitting and Seeing Heaven and Earth, a method of exploration.

Once this skill is mastered, one can see through and comprehend the whole, observing the ten directions and reflecting the minutiae. Although reaching the legendary level of surveying myriad worlds with a single glance might require countless advancements, finding the hidden cosmic fissure should not be an issue.

The only obstacle at the moment is the insufficient Golden Light of Law...

...

The ground below constantly recedes, and the wind howls.

The surrounding sky is filled with rolling clouds of evil fog, with eerie green lightning flashing, and the ground is a deathly silence, either a poisonous black swamp or dry and cracked reefs, leaving one feeling oppressive.

Not to mention flowers and plants, even the Disaster Beast from earlier was nowhere to be seen.

Zhang Kui watched with a heavy heart, even Fatty Tiger shut his mouth.

This world is simply a death trap for life.

Disaster Beasts are born out of the vengeful qi of heaven and earth; if they were to escape, chaos would reign. Could this place be their prison?

Then how does the Eternal Immortal Dynasty manage to survive here?

These questions left him puzzled.

At this moment, Zhang Kui suddenly frowned and looked towards the south, then vanished along with Fatty Tiger.

Upon reappearing, they were atop a hill.

The area was strewn with rubble, with remnants of an array on the ground, ancient and weathered. A half-collapsed ancient fortress stood silently, covered in the dust of ages, with the wind howling through its gaps.

Fatty Tiger was taken aback, "Taoist, what is this?"

"The place of the Eternal Immortal Dynasty..."

Zhang Kui gazed thoughtfully at the ruins of the ancient fortress.

His Divine Thought scanned over the area, discovering half-buried inside the ruins a large black ancient mirror, identical in shape to the one seen on the Immortal Ship, but of a different color and material.

Without further ado, Zhang Kui waved his hand.

Boom!

A massive explosion sounded as the damaged ancient mirror burst out of the stone, crashing onto the ground and rolling to his feet.

Even though fragments had been found in the Thunder Hall, Zhang Kui still used his Divine Thought to examine it closely, not missing a single detail.

The Eternal Immortal Dynasty has a peculiar obsession with mirrors.

The Ancient Bronze Mirror of the Illusion Dream Realm can wield the power of dreams and is itself a rare divine material, very useful to him.

This Netherworld Realm’s Black Mirror is evidently not simple, able to continuously absorb and store evil qi, akin to his Demon-slaying Skill and Flying Sword Skill of Condensing Evil Skill.

Zhang Kui quickly thought of a use for it; both the Demon-slaying Skill and Flying Sword Skill have unusual physical requirements, desired by many cultivators in the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty but difficult to practice. This item can remove the barrier.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui waved his hand and collected the half ancient mirror.

Now there is only one question.

This place obviously belongs to the Eternal Immortal Dynasty; why did they build a fortress here, and for what reason was it abandoned?

At this moment, Zhang Kui’s mind was stirred, looking into the distance.

The ground thundered, with waves of vengeful qi and evil qi surging like a tide, accompanied by vast howling sounds. The dragon-shaped Disaster Beast from before reappeared, wrapped in rolling thunderclouds.

The Disaster Beast now looked miserable, with many large holes in its body, and its bony skull covered in cracks, as if being hunted by something.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Massive tremors followed, as a hundred-meter-tall Three-Eyed Giant came running wildly, wielding a room-sized stone hammer, his hair and beard standing on end like an ancient divine being descending.

"Roar!"

The giant’s eyes widened, letting out a furious roar, and the stone hammer smashed out, causing the entire space to shudder. The dragon-shaped Disaster Beast screamed and fell to the ground, a large portion of the earth veins shattering, even the ancient fortress behind Zhang Kui collapsed instantly.

Driven to the brink, the Disaster Beast went berserk and fought with the charging giant, the domain shaking, waves of qi spreading, resembling an ancient battle of gods and demons.

Zhang Kui frowned slightly, calming his mind in vigilance.

He originally thought someone from the Eternal Immortal Dynasty had come, but this giant clearly wasn’t, and every time it was bitten by the Disaster Beast, it would heal immediately, its undying body much like those Desolate Beasts.

What kind of race is this?

The dragon-shaped Disaster Beast was clearly no match for the giant, and before long it was hammered to pieces, the vengeful and evil qi dissipating like a whirlwind, leaving behind a pitch-black skeleton identical in material to the Eternal Immortal Dynasty’s Black Mirror.

So that’s how it is... Zhang Kui suddenly understood.

No matter the world, if there is a power to exist, it must form some system. Disaster Beasts, though terrifying, also have value. Presumably, the Ancient Bronze Mirror and bluestone are unique to the Illusion Dream Realm.

As for why the Locust Demon didn’t leave this thing behind, it’s likely not at that level.

"Hmm..."

The giant hefted the gigantic skeleton and was about to leave, but sniffed the air, looking around alertly. Unfortunately, Zhang Kui had already shrunk Fatty Tiger and tucked him in his pocket, concealing both presence and breath.

The giant scratched his head, but hadn’t taken a few steps when a shout came from behind, "Friend, please wait!"

The giant was startled and quickly turned around.

He saw another giant, equally a hundred meters tall, with three eyes on his forehead, waving at him.

Zhang Kui watched the puzzled giant, with a slight smile on his lips. To understand the situation here, it seems he must rely on this person.

Seeing the giant on guard, Zhang Kui laughed heartily again, "Friend, I’m lost. Can you tell me where this is?"

He was confident, his Transformation Skill having achieved great success, mimicking lifelike appearances, imitating Qi Mechanism. He would surely be mistaken for kin by this strange giant.

Indeed, the giant, though suspicious, gradually let go of its wariness, slowly opening its mouth under Zhang Kui’s expectant gaze.

"Aba, Aba..."

Zhang Kui: "..."