Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 248 - 246: Forceful Spectating, Planting the Banner at the Gate

The General's Tomb was originally a branch of the ancient human race. Perhaps due to some ancestral reasons, each member was born with extraordinary phenomena, possessing exceptional strength.

However, since they were high and mighty, slaughtering the human race like ants, Zhang Kui simply did not regard them as humans.

Zhang Kui knew they were preoccupied with infighting, and they had recently been in turmoil. He wondered what the reason might be this time.

Zhang Kui was curious and formed a spell with his fingers. With his current cultivation, he didn't need to get close. A Moon-taking Skill was enough for a powerful remote observation.

Even though it was daytime, the cool moonlight still spilled like water, gradually forming a light curtain.

The Capital Corpse, blood cloud, lightning... the plain where the General's Tomb was located remained utterly silent, with Yin Evil soaring to the skies.

The difference was that the plain was pitted, with large cracks, and those blood and corpse qi formed bizarre strips of flesh exposed, writhing like living things, as if earth's scars, revealing how chaotic it had been recently.

The image quickly zoomed in, and just as it was about to approach the huge crack beneath the thundercloud, a black fog suddenly obscured the view, making everything indiscernible.

It was the General's Tomb's defensive illusionary formation.

Zhang Kui let out a cold snort, his mana surged out, breaking through the formation. The black fog swiftly vanished, revealing the scene inside the crack.

"General Hou, you have pushed me too far!"

A gloomy and furious roar echoed within the crack. Large fragments of stone slid down, leaving the remnant souls of shadow soldiers in chaos, their ghostly blue soul fire extinguished as if meeting a fierce wind, with countless casualties.

Counselor Zuo?!

This scoundrel has returned!

Zhang Kui's eyes lit up, and the image changed swiftly, finally revealing the bottom of the crack.

The black fog of Yin Qi surged like tides, with thick, writhing flesh strips all over the surrounding stone walls, like a dense network of tendrils.

The cavern spiraled downwards, and on the bulging stone platforms on both sides, three factions were confronting each other.

One faction was led by Counselor Zuo, whom Zhang Kui could now see clearly. This individual wore a luxurious red feather robe, with a high crown, but his face was blue-black and decayed, with ferocious fangs and blood-red eyes glowing with a sinister light. A scripture banner behind him dripped blood.

Following him was a pale-faced, black-robed scholar with fangs, also at the Mahayana Realm, with eyes flashing with ghostly light.

Another faction consisted of a solitary person, a ghostly figure, vaguely seen as a Taoist robed scholar, ethereal and indistinct, unable even to maintain form, evidently a military advisor who had failed in practicing the Corpse Dissolving Skill.

The final faction was more numerous, led by General Hou, with indigo skin and clad in bronze armor, and Left Vanguard with black fur and fangs, boasting five members at the Mahayana Realm.

Indeed, five members were already numerous.

In the battle of the East Sea, the military advisor had led over a dozen Mahayana from the General's Tomb, suffering heavy losses, with only General Hou and Left Vanguard returning.

To Zhang Kui, the General's Tomb, strong on the outside, was now a hollow shell which he alone could breach.

Upon hearing Left Vanguard's angry roar, General Hou let out a cold laugh, "Counselor Zuo, what does it concern you if Left General is on good terms with us? Do you truly regard yourself as the master of this General's Tomb?"

"Smooth talk!"

The blood-red light in Counselor Zuo's eyes intensified, and the scripture banner behind him vibrated with a buzzing sound, faintly echoing with countless screams.

"Both of you…"

The military advisor's voice was full of helplessness, "With strong enemies at our doorstep, why not each take a step back…"

"Military Advisor!"

Counselor Zuo seemed increasingly furious, "The losses from the East Sea battle were severe. How will you explain it if the General awakens one day!"

The military advisor initially fell silent, then his voice became grim, "Are you threatening me?"

Observing the quarrel, the faces of General Hou's faction were full of ridicule.

Zhang Kui listened and roughly understood. The origin was still the East Sea battle.

Originally, within the General's Tomb, Counselor Zuo's faction was powerful, and with the military advisor's support, General Hou's faction had to endure humiliation.

But in the East Sea battle, Counselor Zuo's side suffered heavy losses, his actions in the Underworld also ending in failure, resulting in three Mahayana deaths. General Hou's faction seized the opportunity to rise, leading to the current situation.

Seeing the military advisor growing angry, Counselor Zuo's expression changed slightly, and the blood-red light in his eyes flickered as he lowered his head, remaining silent.

The military advisor's voice softened slightly, "Counselor Zuo, I met Zhang Kui once at Profound Yin Mountain. His spellcraft is beyond comprehension. Even the Spirit Sect Leader was subdued in three moves. Back then, you should have eradicated the root."

"Hahaha…"

Counselor Zuo's voice was full of grief and indignation, "Finding the Divine Strange Pearl was for locating the Yin Spirit Demon Embryo to awaken the General. Was I wrong!"

General Hou let out a cold laugh, "You know well enough what your true intentions were."

"The scouts reported, the human army is now at the Southeast Mountain Range. If they come seeking revenge, don't expect us to help you. Go and meet your doom yourself!"

The blood-red light in Counselor Zuo's eyes burst forth instantly. Who would have thought, returning from the Underworld, the situation would change so unexpectedly, and an inexplicable formidable enemy would emerge, his pent-up frustration instantly turning into a roar.

"I don't need you, I'll capture those humans now for a drink!"

At this moment, the military advisor suddenly raised his head, looking at the Moon-taking Skill image, killing intent blazing, "Who dares to spy on the General's Tomb!"

Zhang Kui sniffed, righteously shouting, "I, Zhang Kui, what of it!"

The voice reverberated through the heavens and earth, the sound waves rolling like muffled thunder, instantly enveloping the entire General's Tomb plain.

Military Advisor: "..."

Counselor Zuo: "..."

General Hou's eyes flickered with ghost fire, while Left Vanguard shivered a little.

After a moment of silence, the Military Advisor waved both hands, and suddenly the night sky revealed starlight twinkling, the Moon-taking technique's image instantly distorted and blurred.

"Hmm, there's some skill here..."

Zhang Kui chuckled, cutting off the spell.

After understanding the situation of the General's Tomb, he was instead no longer anxious, deciding to figure out the situation of that Demon Banner before taking action.

In Yutang County, calamity struck, countless civilians lost their lives in fear, so now it's time for those in the lofty Forbidden Land to get a taste of it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui waved his hand, and a massive black Sun, Moon, and Star Banner with a hundred-meter-long flagpole from Profound Pavilion's camp uprooted entirely, wrapped in a fierce wind, and instantly flew over.

Zhang Kui casually caught it, glancing at it only to see golden silk embroidered with cloud patterns and a large "Zhang" character on it. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

This was his unique banner, with one in Jiangzhou, another in Taiyuan City, and wherever it was erected high, it would tell people that Zhang Kui was there to suppress, no matter any demons, evil spirits, or old demons, all must retreat.

A shadow wrapped in a cloak instantly arrived, it was Helian Wei, responsible for the safety of this trip from Earth Pavilion.

Helian Wei, though a woman, acted decisively not losing to any soldier, raised her head and fist and said:

"True Man Zhang, is there an incident?"

Zhang Kui's eyes twinkled, smiling, "Want to make an appearance?"

Soon after, Helian Wei carried the great banner, stepping on leaves, with her cloak fluttering wildly, eyes full of enthusiasm, she broke through towards the direction of the General's Tomb.

Since Zhang Kui passed down the "Six Sins Meridian Technique," the Helian family, cultivating the Military Family's Blood Evil, added wings like a tiger, apart from Helian Boxiong stepping into Divine Travel, within a short time, added six more Celestial Tribulation Realm members, Helian Wei was one of them.

Although these don't count much for the evil spirits of the Forbidden Land, they convinced Zhang Kui that human potential was extraordinary, and more importantly, there was a massive foundation.

As for Helian Wei, carrying the great banner with her body surrounded by Blood Evil, the fierce wind blew her hair, thinking of what she had to do, she couldn't help but feel excited, her momentum soared, unexpectedly breaking through temporarily, nearly reaching Celestial Realm Perfection.

If this news reached Helian Castle, it would probably cause a commotion immediately.

Zhang Kui naturally noticed, nodding slightly in praise, "In Military Family cultivation, one must be bold and unbeatable, this realm's magic techniques have quite a bit to offer."

Helian Wei carried the great banner swiftly, soon passing through the eastern mountains, arriving at the General's Tomb Plain.

Looking at this formerly human-feared, forbidden place unwelcome to the living, Helian Wei inexplicably rose with boundless anger, her Blood Evil shooting sky-high, her hundred-meter great banner swirling and crashing into the ground with a boom.

At this moment, those in the General's Tomb already noticed, the wind howled instantly, shadows multiplied, several sky-scraping shadows appeared, coldly staring at her.

Facing the sky full of Shadow Soldiers and several Mahayana realm beings, Helian Wei was fearless, shouting loudly: "This is human business, True Man Zhang's banner is here, anyone passing this banner unauthorized will be slain!"

Finished, she drew her long sword with a clang, stabbed it into the ground, and stood firmly holding the flagpole.

"Courting death!"

On the General's Tomb Plain, suddenly a cold voice echoed, and then the sky filled with rolling dark clouds, countless ghost shadows howled mournfully, spreading like a tide.

At this moment, within the eastern mountains, Zhang Kui's Illusionary Dharma Aspect suddenly rose, wearing the Sun, Moon, and Star Robe, donning a high crown, with the "Longevity" circular light behind slowly rotating, the aura of chaos surged.

The sky full of Yin mist suddenly halted its advance, the entire plain eerily silent.

Zhang Kui didn't speak, merely watched them coldly, the terrifying aura of Mahayana Peak Perfection continuously engulfing, covering the entire sky.

The Military Advisor's aura was obscure, silent.

General Hou was secretly shocked, then coldly glanced at Counselor Zuo, seeing his face extremely unsightly, a sense of pleasure rose within.

Thousands of years of accumulated hatred had turned them into strangers, even facing formidable enemies, they couldn't resist wanting to strike down the other first. Forgiveness is a strength, but more often, resentment is enough to drown out reason.

"Retreat!"

The Military Advisor's sullen voice suddenly sounded, the sky full of Yin mist instantly withdrew into the enormous crevices.

"Hahaha..."

Helian Wei laughed loudly into the sky, feeling extremely refreshed, today's experience made her temperament more harmonious and even added a bit of dominance.

In Profound Pavilion's camp, instantaneous cheers erupted, some had thick necks, faces flushed red with furious roars.

Zhang Kui smiled faintly, he had once said, the human race must not kneel to the death, but to stand tall requires victories to support.

The General's Tomb happened to be used as waste, becoming a stepping stone, now that the world knew of their enmity, he might as well ride roughshod, plant a flag at their gate, and drag this lofty Forbidden Land into the mud!

In the following days, the General's Tomb remained dead silent, no Shadow Soldiers were dispatched.

Helian Wei was also ruthless, standing under the flagpole like this, unexpectedly using the General's Tomb Plain Ancient Battlefield, to cultivate the Military Family's Evil Qi.

Inside Profound Pavilion's camp, the deciphering of Witch Languages was in tense progress, with Profound Pavilion cultivators constantly bringing ancient Witchcraft Path relic stone slabs from Lai State, under the powerful resource support, the progress was rapid.

Zhang Kui was not idle either, besides using the Moon-taking technique daily to aggressively surveil, he also observed the Feng Shui Spiritual Veins here.

This Qi Dynasty's Secret Collection was indeed extraordinary, although Zhang Kui detected traces of human intervention, he couldn't find an entrance.

Until one day, he suddenly stared at the sun in thought...