Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

Chapter 562 - 466: The Origins of the Star God, Overturning the Chessboard

The best at dealing with Firebirds?!

As soon as Great Venerate Toad spoke these words, Black Fire Taoist was taken aback and looked at the two with a peculiar expression.

What kind of existence is the Red Pigeon Race?

Not to mention their slumbering ancestor, just the thousands of Divine Sons make one’s scalp tingle, not to mention the countless Three-Eyed Firebirds and subordinate races under their command, rampaging across the Star Sea with impunity.

What’s worse is that they have the Sun Radiance Mark, killing one is like poking a hornet’s nest, so no matter how powerful a force is, it doesn’t want to provoke them.

And now someone claims to be specialized in dealing with Firebirds!

Black Fire Taoist originally intended to leave right away and ignore these two reckless people, but after glancing at the Cave Heaven Divine Crystal Immortal Ship, he hesitated.

Although he had never seen such an ink crystal-like Starship before, he could sense its terror, and moreover, with all the Starships now destroyed, he alone probably wouldn’t get very far.

Thinking of this, Black Fire Taoist squeezed out a fawning smile and cupped his hands, saying: "Fellow Daoists, your cultivation is profound, but the Red Pigeon Race is not lacking in numbers. Why not leave first and discuss a strategy?"

Great Venerate Toad saw through his thoughts at a glance, and with a displeased sneer said: "You old man..."

"Brother Daoist, let’s go!"

Yuan Huang suddenly interrupted him, saying sternly: "Our mission is to investigate and report back to the Sect Leader as soon as possible. Let’s not meddle unnecessarily."

"Alright, I’ll listen to you."

Great Venerate Toad pursed his lips and said no more.

The three of them entered the Immortal Ship, and a beam of silver light vanished into the void...

...

Outside the cabin, starlight rapidly retreated.

Black Fire Taoist looked at the various arrangements within the cabin, eyes filled with suspicion, the Star Map, Tai Shi Golden Body... He had never seen such a Starship, even the speed was astonishing.

Who are these people?

With such a miraculous Treasure Ship, could they be from the legendary Celestial Craft Immortal Realm?

As he was filled with curiosity, Yuan Huang and his companion had already returned within the detection range of the Celestial Essence Star Realm. Accompanied by a humming sound, the Divine Path network reconnected, and the news of the Red Pigeon Race’s appearance was transmitted back.

"Evil God Red Pigeon?"

At the summit of Kunlun Mountain, Zhang Kui, who was sitting cross-legged, frowned slightly. He didn’t expect that while the wandering Sun Star had yet to be found, he had already run into an archenemy.

Indeed, an archenemy.

The most fundamental power of the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty was the Yin Yang True Fire, which naturally could not coexist with the Red Pigeon Race that controlled the True Sun Fire.

Needless to say, those guys were likely a retaliatory force, and considering the timing, it was just about now.

At this moment, Luo Changsheng’s voice came from the Immortal King Tower, "Red Pigeon, that creature is still alive?"

Seeing Zhang Kui’s surprise, Luo Changsheng sneered: "Originally, a Heaven and Earth calamity was set. Although the fall of the Divine Dynasty was inevitable, this scoundrel was exceedingly greedy, continually devouring the reincarnation of numerous Life Stars, extinguishing dozens of Sun Stars. I self-detonated my primordial Magical Treasure, slaying it along with the Netherworld Realm Master together, yet did not expect it could escape unscathed."

"So that’s how it is..."

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, suddenly his heart stirred, recalling what he had seen in the Immortal King Hall, and asked solemnly: "Senior, does the star god mural in the Immortal King Hall have any profound meaning?"

Back then in the Immortal King Hall, he had seen a mural depicting numerous Starry Sky Evil Gods, with the Red Pigeon prominently among them. More intriguingly, the mural divided the Starry Sky Evil Gods into two forces clashing interminably.

Someone joked at the time, saying Starry Sky Evil Gods were all greedy and ruthless, could it be they were divided by light and darkness?

However, Zhang Kui vaguely noticed a distinction between expansion and contraction, though he was not too sure, it was now perfect to ask the protagonist directly.

"You do have some insight..."

Luo Changsheng seemed a bit surprised, then laughed: "You guessed right, but that’s not exactly accurate."

"The history of the Starry Sky Evil Gods is far older than any living creature, even we lived under their shadow before becoming Immortals."

"After the Infinite Immortal Dynasty was established, we attempted to conquer the Starry Sky, to eradicate all Evil Gods, but were stopped by our Master, revealing a great cosmic secret: the Starry Sky Evil Gods are the orthodox Divine Spirits of this cosmos!"

"What?!"

Zhang Kui was dumbfounded; in his impression, these creatures were practically the greatest scourge of the Star Space, stealing the Heavenly Dao Law, how could they possibly be orthodox?

Luo Changsheng sighed: "Although I don’t want to admit it, all this is true. That mural does not represent two sides, but two forms of the Starry Sky Evil Gods."

"Take the Red Pigeon, for instance. If the cosmos expands excessively and all living beings thrive, it will extinguish the Sun Star and devour life forms."

"But if all things fall into darkness, it will assume the form of a Fire Phoenix, lighting up the stars and illuminating everything."

"The Starry Sky Evil God seems powerful, occupying the Heavenly Dao Law, but in reality, it is driven by it, one of the original managers of the cosmos. Even if the Red Pigeon is killed, other Evil Gods will replace it."

Zhang Kui’s face turned extremely grim, "What kind of nonsense is this? Is the Heavenly Dao destined to make us like ants?"

"Hahaha..."

Luo Changsheng laughed, his laughter filled with mockery, tinged with desolation, "What do you think makes us despair?"

"The Starry Sky Evil Gods aren’t the calamity. They are just a bunch of pitiable creatures, waging war across the starry skies, slaughtering each other, manipulated yet oblivious. They are the stabilizers of the Mortal Cosmos, and the day stability is lost will mark the arrival of the great reversal of Yin and Yang!"

"And haven’t you noticed? Life Stars, the Underworld and the Mortal World, Star Beast Star Gods... all of this is abnormal and unnatural, clearly designed by someone!"

As Zhang Kui listened, he felt chills running down his spine, all past doubts were unveiled, and a sense of coldness surged in his heart.

Indeed, Life Stars giving birth to Star Beasts, reincarnation nurturing living beings, Star Beasts transforming into Star Gods and devouring reincarnation, the Underworld and the Mortal World reversing each other, all of this was so deliberate, as if to ensure this world is forever plunged into calamity!

"It’s those hidden manipulators..."

Zhang Kui’s expression turned somber, cracks appeared with a buzzing sound in the space around him, his heart filled with indignation, murderous intent sweeping the skies.

If all this is true, then their actions are nothing more than the struggles of ants. They may even be under the cold gaze of countless indifferent eyes from above, watching their performance.

As his murderous intent rose, everything within the Celestial Essence Star Realm felt a chilling fear, the sounds of insects and birds ceased, the common people trembled, and many in the Divine Dynasty hierarchy anxiously inquired.

Zhang Kui took a deep breath, suppressed his murderous intent, and reassured everyone that nothing was wrong, then asked in a deep voice, "Is there a solution?"

Luo Changsheng laughed desolately, "If there were a solution, would my master with cultivation reaching the heavens abandon us? If there were a solution, would those outstanding Immortal Kings slaughter each other, each seeking their own path?"

"All planning is but an illusion. I’m tired, and I have no hopes for you, I just want to see before I die who they really are..."

Luo Changsheng’s voice grew weaker, and finally, he slumped in the Immortal Hall drinking wine, ignoring Zhang Kui’s calls.

Zhang Kui no longer spoke, silently gazing at the sky.

He recalled the shadows formed by the imprints he detached. Over time, he unknowingly absorbed more Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, but fortunately, the Nine Breaths Qi Cultivation could dispel them.

It’s no wonder the Longevity Immortal Monarch despaired. It seemed these hidden manipulators had merged their spiritual imprints into the entire cosmos, controlling everything whether in the Underworld or the Mortal World.

They are the true Divine Spirits!

If an ordinary cultivator knew of such secrets, they’d probably either go mad or fall into complete despair, losing all will to fight.

Unfortunately, Zhang Kui came from another time and space.

There, great gods created the heavens and the earth, only to break through the darkness and usher in a new world.

There, chasing the sun, filling the seas, facing invincible foes, even if their heads fell, they fought resolutely!

Rebellion had been etched deeply into his soul, and even coming to this world, he wouldn’t forget.

But how should he proceed?

Zhang Kui spread out his right hand, a silver lotus flower floated up and down, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

At this moment, the Tai Shi Golden Body suddenly appeared, interrupting his thoughts, "Sect Leader, the Red Pigeon army is right ahead, should we fight or avoid? It’s up to you to decide."

"Avoid what?"

Zhang Kui snorted coldly, rising tall, his bold voice echoing through the heavens and the earth, "All of Celestial Essence Star Realm, prepare for battle! Everyone, since those Firebirds have come knocking, let’s not let a single one escape!"

Boom!

The entire Celestial Essence Star Realm erupted instantly, starships soared into the sky, and Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged with murderous intent.

Honestly, the Celestial Essence Star Realm’s power had been growing continuously, yet time and again they faced formidable enemies beyond their control and had to flee. It wasn’t false to say they felt stifled.

Now, encountering the nemesis Red Pigeon Race, the entire Divine Dynasty wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

Meanwhile, Zhang Kui flashed to the Immortal King Tower Hall, "Senior, it’s time to get to work. Can those Divine Sons be used to suppress and refine, starting up the Immortal Hall?"

Luo Changsheng glanced at him nonchalantly while drinking, "If your cultivation is sufficient, even the Starry Sky Evil Gods can be refined. As for these little birds, they’re just pawns. Killing them, what’s the point?"

"Who says there’s no point..."

Zhang Kui chuckled, a fierce flame burning in his eyes, "Since those folks hide behind the scenes, Old Zhang might as well upend this cosmic chessboard!"