Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

Chapter 569 - 473: Divine Dynasty Expands, Journey to Wuse

The world is renewed, bursting with vitality.

The Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty emerged from chaos and darkness. Due to the concepts instilled by Zhang Kui, the notion that "the ancestral laws cannot be changed" never took hold; instead, reforms have been ongoing.

From the initial structure of the Divine Dynasty to the cultivation system, everything is undergoing change, and the people of the Divine Dynasty have reaped great benefits from this.

Once the Human Race Divine Path was perfected, its conveniences immediately manifested, the greatest benefit being the clear division of labor, organized and systematic.

Zhang Kui employed many ideas from his previous life; if the Human Race Divine Path maintained the rapid development of the Divine Dynasty, this time it was equivalent to upgrading that network.

It was unsurprising that the Sunfall Star Realm decided to integrate wholly into the Divine Dynasty.

This was not the conquest of the weak by the strong, nor a reluctant joining, but rather a spiritual yearning.

Mundane beings yearn for a stable and prosperous life, and cultivators desire a more promising platform. After witnessing the advancements of the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, even those who coveted power couldn’t resist the overwhelming trend.

Thus, a grand migration began.

The Celestial Essence Star Realm is vast and expansive, with Spirit Mountains scattered across its seven continents, wide and open, capable of accommodating even a hundredfold more population with ease, and is thus extremely desirous of an increased populace.

However, the leaders of the Divine Dynasty had long reached a consensus not to expand blindly; one must both absorb populace and maintain the stability of the Divine Dynasty, thus establishing a plan for phased entry.

Each group entering must be registered into the Divine Dynasty’s household system, distributed and integrated throughout different regions, with a three-year evaluation period where only those abiding by the Divine Dynasty’s laws, committing no crimes or misconduct, would be officially recognized.

In the future, more beings may join the Divine Dynasty, and this plan will continue to be refined...

...

Inside the massive starship’s cabin, the air seemed somewhat polluted.

There was no way around it, since a cabin originally meant for a hundred now crammed with no less than several hundred people, the odor naturally deteriorated.

Fourth Li shifted his seat, trying to keep a distance from the Pig Demon beside him, as the grunting creature emitted quite a strong smell.

The Pig Demon first wore a sullen expression, then as if recalling something, forced a friendly smile, "Brother, which level have you been assigned to?"

Looking at the Pig Demon’s fierce tusks, Fourth Li was initially startled, then cautiously replied, "Replying to your honor, the third level."

The Pig Demon immediately burst into laughter, "Not bad, not bad, I’m there too. We’re fellow-townsmen, so we should keep in touch then."

"Yes, yes, your honor is right..."

Fourth Li nodded in agreement, an inexplicable feeling arose within him, and he unconsciously straightened his back.

In the Sunfall Star Realm, the land is barren, and various races exist, with humans being the most numerous but lacking innate abilities, hence holding a low status, mostly serving as servants.

However, upon learning about the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, the high ranks of the Sunfall Star Realm purposely improved the status of humans, albeit a gesture to curry favor, but it offered significant benefits to ordinary human folk.

At least, their lives were now guaranteed, no longer subject to wanton killing, so when the Divine Dynasty opened up, humans from the Sunfall Star Realm enthusiastically joined.

What was the new world like?

While making conversation with the Pig Demon, Fourth Li’s heart was filled with imaginings.

Soon, starships approached the Celestial Essence Star Realm, and Fourth Li leaned against the cabin window, his mouth hanging wide open.

He saw the radiant star rivers swirling, saw the Star Shining Thunderfire Shuttles crackling with lightning, saw the magnificent seven-level continent, and countless bursts of spirit light reaching the heavens...

"Oh heavens, is this the Immortal Realm..."

Beside him, the Pig Demon murmured in awe.

After registering for the household system, listening to the Star Official explain precautions, undergoing checks by the Divine Dynasty’s medical officers... after a series of procedures, Fourth Li finally set foot on the third-level continent with countless others carrying large bags and parcels.

From the skies, streams of spirit rivers cascaded down like waterfalls...

"That’s one of the one hundred and eight spirit rivers of the Divine Dynasty, crossing through the seven-level continent, having already nurtured a River God."

On the earth, giants a hundred meters tall rumbled along.

"Those are Giants of the Dragon Marquis Ancient Relic Race, masters of cultivating Spirit Valley; you should learn Spirit Valley cultivation techniques from them..."

"Also, you must burn incense each night to enter the Divine Path Dream Realm to study the Divine Dynasty’s laws..."

Fourth Li watched everything, dumbfounded, breathing in the unprecedented fresh air, while the Star Official’s explanations filled his ears, leaving his mind blank.

Gradually, he came to his senses, knelt down, grabbed a handful of fertile black soil, smiled as tears streamed down his face...

...

At the peak of Kunlun Mountain, snow gently drifted down.

Since Gen Mountain Monarch emerged into the Divine Path, the originally vibrant spiritual aura of Kunlun Mountain gradually withdrew, no longer radiating brilliant spirit light.

This is not a bad thing; with Gen Mountain Monarch commanding the ever-emerging Mountain and River Gods, the earth veins of the entire Celestial Essence Star Realm became more stable, as if refined into a treasure.

Under such circumstances, the scene of the Cloud Sea Galaxy reappeared, with countless meteorological wonders inspiring awe and longing.

Zhang Kui sat cross-legged on a large rock, the view of the Celestial Essence Star Realm beneath the Cloud Sea coming into full view. Watching countless beings live in peace and prosperity, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Don’t get complacent."

Luo Changsheng’s indifferent voice rang out again, "We once had the ambition to protect the masses, but as you can see, if the great calamity is not resolved, everything before you will ultimately turn to nothingness."

Zhang Kui uncorked the wine jug and took a gulp, laughing heartily, "Since the future is unpredictable, we must seize the present even more. You were once an Immortal King; why do you now sound like a resentful woman?"

"Say that again after a thousand years!"

Luo Changsheng snorted coldly, seemingly unwilling to delve into this matter further, "You mentioned raising the Star Realm to the level of a Starry Sky Dominator; why haven’t you continued?"

Zhang Kui curbed his smile and said seriously, "That’s what I wanted to consult with you about."

As he spoke, with a wave of his hand, a large swath of a thin membrane slowly floated into view, emanating a terrifyingly subtle aura, causing the surrounding space to warp. It was the cosmic membrane embryo peeled from the Blood God after its death.

Zhang Kui’s expression became grave. "I once had an idea: if a Starry Sky Dominator manifests their internal little cosmos into reality, why couldn’t I integrate the cosmic membrane into the Star Realm’s core to create something akin to a little cosmos, just like how Immortal King Chi Chong turned Blood God into a half-step Starry Sky Dominator?"

"Unfortunately, the Star Realm’s core inexplicably repels it. Do you have any clever suggestions?"

Luo Changsheng replied calmly, "Your idea is not wrong, yet it is difficult to realize. You must understand that there are distinctions among Starry Sky Dominators."

"Whether Starry Sky Evil Gods or Immortal Kings, they either extract the laws or condense their own cosmic membrane to traverse the Star Sea, or they develop grotto heavens to command a domain."

"This cosmic membrane contains the Blood God’s rules, so it will naturally be repelled. Moreover, the Star Realm is lifeless and doesn’t cultivate. However, when you attain the position of Immortal King, you can extract the laws to refine it into a grotto heaven."

After listening, Zhang Kui fell into contemplation.

Luo Changsheng’s words were valid; he lacked the strength. The hope of creating a Starry Sky Dominator like Immortal King Chi Chong was slim.

However, what Luo Changsheng didn’t know was that the core of the Celestial Essence Star Realm’s Earth Evil Silver Lotus inherently contained laws and great paths not belonging to this realm, so it might not be impossible.

Build a grotto heaven?

No, he aimed to command celestial authority; what use was becoming an Immortal King?

Those hidden hands had already fused their imprints into the whole cosmos. To seize control, one must recreate a celestial chessboard. The Celestial Gang and Earthly Fiends with laws not belonging to this cosmos were the opportunity.

Zhang Kui looked up at the stars, and as time silently passed, a plan gradually formed in his mind.

First was cultivation; he must achieve the rank of Immortal King.

Secondly, the Celestial Essence Star Realm could be transformed into a grotto heaven, but that alone would not suffice. It was necessary to collect sufficient cosmic membranes and restore them to origin, transforming the Celestial Essence Star Realm into a unique cosmos free from those imprints.

This was the only glimmer of hope.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui silently calculated in his heart, then shifted the topic, "Let’s set this matter aside for now. Predecessor, when traversing the void, we cannot wander aimlessly. Do you have any suggestions?"

Luo Changsheng paused in silence, "Go to the Colorless Heaven!"

"Colorless Heaven?"

Zhang Kui’s eyes slightly narrowed, "I’ve heard that Colorless Heaven is occupied by a Newborn Evil God Black Ming Monarch. Since he can command a Star Realm, his power must be formidable. Why go there?"

Luo Changsheng said, "It’s simple: although there are stars in the void, they are fundamentally barren. If you wish to quickly strengthen your powers, seizing the old stores of the Immortal Dynasty is indispensable, and the Colorless Star Realm is the closest."

"Moreover, Qianwu Immortal Monarch of the Colorless Star Realm was my close friend, a courageous and straightforward person. I don’t believe he has perished; there must be something questionable. If you can bring him under control, it would be a great aid."

"Qianwu Immortal Monarch..." Zhang Kui fell into thought.

This was an old acquaintance; the first Immortal King Banner he saw belonged to Qianwu Immortal Monarch, who was deeply versed in cultivating the Cosmic Profound Light Path. Within the range of his Immortal King Banner, the scene appeared black and white as if the world lost color.

However, living beings trapped within also succumbed to mad distortion, indicating some strange and ominous occurrence in the Immortal King’s grotto heaven.

Subdue an Immortal Monarch for his use?

He hadn’t considered it; not all Immortal Monarchs were like Luo Changsheng.

But Luo Changsheng wasn’t wrong either; in developing the Celestial Essence Star Realm, acquiring the Ancient Immortal Dynasty’s secret stores was inevitable.

Thinking of this, a faint killing intent flashed in Zhang Kui’s eyes.

"Very well, Old Zhang will meet this Black Ming Monarch!"

Soon, a command was issued from Tai Shi to the Divine Dynasty Council, and the vast Celestial Essence Star Realm, along with the Sunfall Star Realm behind it, immediately adjusted course, heading toward the Colorless Star Realm...