Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 245 - 243: The Mysterious Black Ship, Resolving to Stabilize

"In Jiangzhou?"

Zhang Kui was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected the location of the Qi Dynasty's Secret Collection to be in the eastern uninhabited mountains of Jiangzhou, not far from the General's Tomb.

However, Chi Liyan didn't know the exact location either, only having a bronze disc as a clue.

Holding the bronze disc, a hint of killing intent flashed in Zhang Kui's eyes. With the destruction of the Spiritual Sect and the East Sea Water Mansion, he hadn't planned to act so quickly to avoid provoking other Forbidden Lands.

But now it seemed that the General's Tomb had run out of fortune.

At that moment, Zhang Kui suddenly furrowed his brows and turned to look south.

"Taoist Friend Zhang, what's the matter?"

"It's nothing, I'll be right back..."

With that said, Zhang Kui jumped onto the Dragon Ship. The Yellow Turban Warriors turned the ship's bow, swiftly vanishing into the night sky.

The two women glanced at each other, unconcerned. With Zhang Kui's current cultivation, even in a Forbidden Land, one must tread carefully.

Towering moonlight, the sea breeze stroked his face.

Standing at the bow of the ship, Zhang Kui's divine sense swept over the sea below, like a Night God on patrol. Countless sea demons trembled in fear.

Under the Divine Path network, every state, every mansion, every military unit, and even the ships sailing the seas were all under control.

Zhang Kui was a nostalgic person, even though he couldn't roam the rivers and seas with old friends, he specially had Shen Xu ensure the safety of the three.

Just now, the three suddenly fell into danger and lost contact, the Divine Path network got interrupted, so naturally, Zhang Kui had to investigate and rescue them.

Waves surged on the sea, though it was night, with his sight he could see clearly for thousands of miles, soon spotting a ghost ship.

"Taoist, let me join too."

Seeing Zhang Kui about to leave, Fatty Tiger crackled with electricity, instantly following.

Zhang Kui laughed heartily, "I indeed forgot that Yang Bai is your little brother, let's go."

After obtaining the Tribulation Thunder Creation, Fatty Tiger progressed rapidly, already at Great Success of the Celestial Tribulation Realm and soon would step into Divine Travel.

Cultivating by devouring Tribulation Thunder, naturally, many supernatural abilities arose. Carrying Zhang Kui on his back, they thundered onto the ship.

Fatty Tiger's eyes flickered with electricity, looking around, he said in a deep voice, "Taoist, this is some heavy Yin Qi, never seen before, not a single trace of battle, could they have been taken by demon ghosts?"

"We'll see!"

Zhang Kui waved his wide sleeves, using the Moon-taking skill. Moonlight like water poured down, instantly forming illusions—sailors sailing against the wind, while Cui Yebai and the others drank and made merry, as if the scene was being restored.

Once various techniques reached the highest level, their power grew with cultivation. Now in Mahayana Perfection, Zhang Kui's Moon-taking investigation was naturally lifelike.

The three first drank and chatted, but upon noticing something strange, looked ahead fearfully.

"That... what is that?"

Old Liu's eyes were wide open like thieves.

Cui Yebai's face was tense, saying somberly, "It's rumored in the East Sea area that ghost ships traverse the Netherworld, with coffins holding immortal corpses on board."

"I once asked the Sea Race, they hadn't seen it either, thought it was some bizarre legend, didn't expect to truly encounter it..."

"Then we..."

Before Yang Bai could finish, the three craned their necks, eyes turning vacant, and along with the sailors, zombie-like, slowly walked to the ship's bow and jumped overboard.

Zhang Kui snorted coldly, using Transforming Form and Scene, he saw everyone bewitched, swimming desperately in the sea, then boarding a gigantic black ship.

"What kind of ship is this?"

Fatty Tiger tilted his head curiously.

The ship, crafted from strange black wood, protruded over a hundred meters above the waterline. The deck was as thick as a fortress.

What was bizarre was that the ship seemed deserted, with only a large stone coffin resting on the deck, while Cui Yebai and the sailors scrambled to climb aboard.

"Hmph, vile spirits and ghosts..."

Zhang Kui snorted coldly, altering his hand technique, using Shifting Form and Shadow, quickly locating them amidst shadowy fog traversing the seafloor mountain range.

"Damn it!"

Zhang Kui was instantly furious.

Cui Yebai and the others being mere mortals, not knowing Water Escape Skill, how could they survive being dragged into the deep sea?

Thinking of this, his figure flashed, diving into the sea in pursuit.

Underwater scenery sped by, and soon Zhang Kui spotted the black ship among the ocean trenches, accelerating to land on the deck.

"Oh?"

To Zhang Kui's delight, Cui Yebai and the others were still alive.

They all knelt around the coffin, but with a mud-like coating on them, appearing like sculptures. Inside, the people were in a state of torpid hibernation.

This made things easier...

Zhang Kui waved his large hand, instantly moving all the sculptures into his personal space, then with a dark expression, he stared at the gigantic stone coffin.

"Which Forbidden Land are you from? Come out and speak!"

The stone coffin remained motionless.

Zhang Kui stepped forward without saying a word and kicked it.

Dong!

The stone coffin instantly shattered into pieces, and an ancient human corpse rolled out. It was three meters tall, wearing a long robe and a tall crown, with a complexion as smooth as jade, yet it had an eerie greenish tint.

Human race?

Zhang Kui was momentarily stunned. This was definitely a member of the human race, but its three-meter height was terrifying. Could it be an ancient race?

Moreover, this one's state was also odd. Its aura suggested it was in the Divine Travel Realm, not a Corpse Dissolving, but in a state between life and death.

"Ho... ho..."

Suddenly, the corpse abruptly opened its pure white eyes, clutching its throat as if in a death struggle. Then its eyes gradually turned blood red, growing green hair and fangs, with a ferocious aura surging into the sky.

Zhang Kui frowned slightly, and the purple sword light flew from his hand, piercing the opponent instantly.

This sword light was something even those in the Mahayana Realm dared not withstand. How could a Divine Travel corpse withstand it? The ferocious aura dissipated instantly, and the body turned into pale decay.

Zhang Kui realized that this person must have still been alive, only using a Secret Skill to maintain his vitality, only to be startled into a corpse change and died.

After Zhang Kui dispatched what was called the "Immortal Corpse" in the coffin, the entire ship suddenly shook with a roar and turned to swiftly sail in one direction.

"It's automatic?"

Zhang Kui was immediately intrigued, using the Tongyou Skill to carefully investigate, and immediately discovered something peculiar.

Under the deck was engraved a dense array, filled with a sinister aura, belonging to an entirely different system.

Even more bizarre was a stone altar inside, with countless stone sculptures kneeling everywhere. There were humans dressed as fishermen and members of the demon and Sea Race, all devoid of life, like real statues...

Sacrifice?

Zhang Kui instantly heightened his vigilance.

Though the nature of strength was different, and not strong, this thing reminded him of the bone altar in the cave on Profound Yin Mountain.

Alien Invader!

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Zhang Kui's eyes. Gaining power through sacrifice in the same way, such a black ship could not have been made by just one person.

At this moment, an object attracted his attention. It was a piece of bronze token that fell from the corpse of that giant, and as he reached out to pick it up, he saw it was tarnished with green patina and had the character "Nether" engraved on it.

It seemed that some forces had already acquired that power...

As for this three-meter-tall giant human, Zhang Kui had never even heard of it. He let out a cold laugh and quietly took a seat.

Within the Central State are the "Four Caves and Five Water Mansions," the grasslands have "Blood Sea Ghost Head Mountain," and within the Peacock Buddha Country are various Evil Buddha Temples.

These are the Forbidden Land situations around.

He was determined to see which one was hiding so deeply…

However, two hours later, Zhang Kui's expression slightly changed, with a trace of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

The ship was heading towards the Sea Eye...

Soon, the enormous dark abyss of deep ocean appeared before them, and with the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch's threat gone, the Sea Eye Demons also moved out from this bitter place, leaving behind abandoned caves everywhere.

It seemed the black ship was mysteriously guided towards the infinite depths of the Sea Eye.

Zhang Kui felt a slight movement in his heart, raising his hand with a wave, and the purple sword light scattered throughout the sea floor instantly shredded the black ship to pieces, pulverizing the stone altar as well.

Because he suddenly remembered something.

No one knew where the Sea Eye led. Some said it was the Earth's core, others the other end of the sea, but it was certainly a passage. The Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch had emerged from the Sea Eye...

Considering this, Zhang Kui more or less had a deduction. This black ship should have been a spy sent from the other end of the Sea Eye, but it didn't expect the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch to follow and get sealed by Venerate Huanxin, blocking the Sea Eye.

The loss of the Dragon Pearl and the appearance of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch were events from thousands of years ago. A Divine Travel Realm couldn't live that long but could only survive by these means, now finally seeing a glimmer of hope for return.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui's mind moved, and through Shen Xu, he sent a message. Soon, mists arose, and a Mahayana Realm Sea Patrol Yaksha arrived, leading a massive army.

"Greetings to True Man Zhang!"

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, briefly explaining the situation. He didn't have time to explore the other side. The Sea Eye was connected to the East Sea Spiritual Veins and couldn't be easily destroyed, so he had to have someone guard it.

"Rest assured, True Man, we will not overlook any suspicious activity!"

The Yaksha's eyes were full of fury, loathing the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch to the core, not expecting this new development. He immediately ordered the army to station and build fortifications.

...

"This is how it is..."

Zhang Kui's voice echoed in the Kaiyuan Sect's hall in Lai State through the Divine Path network.

"Everyone, I have stationed guards at the Sea Eye, but no one knows the origins of the other side."

"However, this incident has reminded me, this world is vast and full of dangers, and I alone cannot handle it all. Now that Central State is unified, the time has come."

"Everyone, start preparing. Once I acquire the Qi Dynasty's Secret Collection, I will return to Lai State."

Helian Boxiong and others' eyes gleamed, exchanging glances with joy, "True Man Zhang, do you mean..."

"Establish a sect, form a Divine Dynasty, forge a Divine Court, I will pass down the Daoist teachings!"