Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs-Chapter 260 - 258: Forbidden Land Stirred, Xuanji Blocks the Path

The weather turns clear, with the winter sun hanging high.

In the central plains of Hebo Province, low hills undulate, with black barren trees covered in ice, showcasing a bleak scene.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, several figures sweep through the air and land instantly in the wilderness, among them Helian Boxiong, Elder Huayan, and others.

All the top figures of the Kaiyuan Sect have been dispatched, and even Zhu Sheng from far-off Quanzhou hastily arrives, riding the Thunder Sword.

Elder Huayan's face is flushed red, "Our Taoist Friend Puyang has already sent word; on Ziling Mountain, the Spirit Veins are almost gushing forth, likely capable of accommodating ten thousand disciples for cultivation!"

"It truly is an earth-shattering event!"

Helian Boxiong's lips tremble; usually stern and solemn, his voice now reveals a hint of hoarseness, "As expected of True Man Zhang, his actions are indeed beyond the reckoning of ordinary men."

"Indeed, indeed...hahaha..."

Everyone is overjoyed, the surprise so vast that it's hard to accept at once.

Such a grand event, how could they stay seated? They all immediately set out to observe, since witnessing such an occurrence scarcely happens and holds great benefits for cultivation.

Gu Ziqing smiles calmly, "Hebo Province is going to build Ugly Spirit Mountain, with the ugly as the hub, the Yang Qi not yet descended; I wonder what the scene will be like once the Yi Earth Array operates?"

"Ultimately, it is a blessed land!"

Huo Yu with Double Pupils has her eyes squinted with a smile; Ugly Spirit Mountain's completion means she will be stationed at Hebo Province's Divine Mansion, overseeing regional construction.

More importantly, with Spirit Mountain as the foundation supporting the Human Path, under the wash of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, she might also advance to the Mahayana Realm, which counts as Zhang Kui's reward for their protection of humankind.

Before long, one could see rolling dark clouds at the horizon, with dozens of massive shadows spanning between heaven and earth.

"True Man Zhang has arrived!"

Everyone quickly regains their spirits, releases their Divine Sense, and carefully comprehends the changes of heaven and earth.

Soon, those enormous figures, accompanied by dark clouds, spread across various places in Hebo Province, with one landing on the plain before them—a Yaksha Demon Marshal from the Sea Eye, nodding slightly to them, and they return the gesture with folded hands.

Soon after, the ground starts to rumble intensely, large patches of snow splattering, everyone knows this is Zhang Kui stacking Ugly Spirit Mountain from afar.

Even at such a distance, the noise is so great, one can only imagine the transformation happening there.

A day later, Zhang Kui's authoritative voice echoes through the heavens and earth, "Fellow Taoists, assist me in operating the Yi Earth Array!"

In front of the plain, the Yaksha Demon Marshal immediately springs into action; the Heaven-Reaching Dharma Statue rises dramatically, causing mountains to split and icy rivers to shatter; the plain rolls continuously, resembling converging giant dragons rushing to the distance.

The heavens and earth change hues, thunderclouds churn.

The Kaiyuan Sect members' faces reveal shock and fear, yet gazing at the Yaksha Demon Marshal towering over the world, a sense of grandeur inexplicably rises within them.

Zhang Kui transforms heaven and earth for the humans of Central State, assisted by demons all around him. As the human clan leadership, they naturally need to bravely advance to avoid being shamed by the world.

More than thirty Mahayana cultivators, steering the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, whether in battle or otherwise, can shift mountains and rivers. In less than a two-hour period, a strange buzzing sound echoes through the heavens and earth; gradually, the dark clouds fully dissipate, the land restores its peace.

Feeling the vibrant and abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, the high-ranking members of the Kaiyuan Sect exchange glances, each wearing a joyful expression.

Afterward, they leap into the air, swiftly reaching the center of the Yi Earth Array.

Zhang Kui and the demons have left; only seen on the vast plain are layers upon layers of black mountains rising higher and higher, resembling terraced fields extending into the skies.

Black soil is everywhere, calm and restrained, with wisps of Spiritual Mist already spreading...

Huo Yu with Double Pupils has dry lips, "The Yi Earth is Yin soil, nurturing all things; Hebo Province will specialize in cultivating Spirit Medicine from now on!"

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Zhang Kui transforms heaven and earth, with phenomena emerging continuously; even though Qingjiang State and Hebo Province have no Forbidden Lands of evil spirits, such a grand development has long stirred the world.

While Helian Boxiong, Huo Yu with Double Pupils, and others celebrate ecstatically wandering around Ugly Spirit Mountain, they fail to notice figures observing them from afar.

An elder in brocade robe, with crane-like hair and youthful complexion, whose eyes are densely covered in mesh, resembling insect compound eyes, is none other than the Prime Minister of Chai Kingdom.

A palace-attired beautiful woman, with skin tender and white like jade, eyes green and dazzling, surrounded seemingly by mist.

Moreover, there is a Cyan Flood Dragon with a cold gaze, and a monk with a mouthful of fangs.

"Ladies and gentlemen..."

The Prime Minister of Chai Kingdom struggles to hide the shock in his eyes, glancing at his companions, "Transforming the mountains and Spirit Veins, this True Man Zhang possesses truly heaven-reaching means."

"But first he eradicated the Spiritual Sect, then destroyed the General's Tomb; if this continues, how would there be a path for us? It is time to unite!"

The palace-attired woman's gaze is indifferent, "Why is there no Stone Man Tomb cultivator to be seen?"

The Prime Minister of Chai Kingdom's mouth twitches, a hint of resentment flashes in his eyes, "Those Stone Men are stubborn beyond measure; I personally went to request but wasn't even allowed entry."

He says, taking a deep breath, his expression turning grim and bloodthirsty, "No matter how strong they are, just over thirty Mahayana; if our factions join forces, we will surely…"

"Donor Shan."

The monk with a mouthful of fangs suddenly interrupts, performing a humble Buddhist salutation.

"We at the Celestial River Water Mansion dislike disputes and have agreements with humans; whatever you intend to do, we neither care nor intervene."

Saying this, his form twists, transforming into a rolling black mist that swiftly dissipates.

The Prime Minister of Chai Kingdom remains silent, then turns to the Cyan Flood Dragon, "What is the sentiment of Yunmeng Water Mansion?"

The Cyan Flood Dragon's gaze is cold, "I am commanded to come, only to listen, to observe, but making no promises."

The Prime Minister's face changed again and again, and then he looked at the beautiful woman in palace attire. Before he could speak, the woman asked indifferently, "Prime Minister Shan, are you confident you can slay True Man Zhang?"

The Prime Minister took a deep breath, "Setting up a trap and besieging him, we should be able to."

"Should?"

The woman in palace attire revealed a hint of sarcasm at the corner of her mouth, "In matters of life and death, there's no 'should'. Moreover, isn't your Chai Kingdom's third princess still on their side? When the time comes, who knows how many people will switch sides once labeled as rebels."

"Prime Minister Shan, you're indeed cunning, but my Black River Water Mansion is not your pawn, and this union is nothing but a joke!"

After speaking, her figure gradually faded, as if merging into the air, and soon her Qi was completely gone.

Immediately after, the Cyan Flood Dragon said a cold "farewell," and likewise swiftly departed with a cloud of black mist.

Chai Kingdom's Prime Minister stood in place, his face growing increasingly ugly…

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Yin, the beginning of all things is Yin.

The Jia Wood Array was set up in Anqing State, right next to the plain at the old site of Haojing City.

This time, once again, the world was devoid of light, and the mountains shook, but the people no longer felt fear, instead, they were filled with hope.

News had already come from Qingjiang State. It was said that after the turbid river flowed by, the water immediately became clear and sweet, and the air improved significantly.

Although ordinary people couldn't perceive it, they knew it was due to the abundance of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. In the long run, there might even be generations born who could easily become enlightened and become cultivators.

Moreover, a big city would be built under Ziling Mountain, and many people couldn't wait to rush over there. Merit points were secondary; living close to Ziling Mountain would be a great blessing.

Therefore, after the terrifying anomalies ended, the people of Earth City immediately ran to the plain, only to go from joy to disappointment.

A towering black mountain rose from the ground, with jagged rocks and dangerous peaks, utterly unlike the spiritual charm of the Spirit Mountains in Qingjiang State and Bozhou.

Could it be that True Man Zhang holds some resentment towards Anqing State? After all, it was the capital of the previous dynasty…

Unexpectedly, Princess Li Qing of the former dynasty rode in on a white tiger, full of smiles, "The Jia Wood is the material for beams and pillars. In the future, Anqing State will likely be a strategic powerhouse of the Divine Dynasty, talent will emerge in large numbers!"

Of course, Zhang Kui did not know of the disappointment in the hearts of the people in Anqing State, as he had already led a group of demons to White State.

This place was already in the northern part of Central State. As far as the eye could see, the sky was gray, with oppressive lead clouds, cold wind biting, and snowflakes fluttering all around, everything was white.

Even though it was cold here, the land was extremely fertile, with endless white mountains, dense with forest.

This place is simple, belonging to the Maozhi, everything thrives here, and on White Mountain, there is a towering Spirit Mountain, one only needs to set up the Yi Wood Array, and in the future, one might reap countless Spirit Woods.

However, Zhang Kui did not move but watched the front coldly, his body exuding a chilling killing intent.

On the desolate white snowfield ahead, boundless black mist surged and rolled, vaguely, there seemed to be a giant river mussel as tall as a small mountain, spewing colorful mist. Huge luminous pearls sparkled like stars, forming a nameless grand array waiting for them.

Zhang Kui was not surprised, altering a state's spirit veins would inevitably disturb the evil spirits in the Forbidden Land, he was even prepared to fight multiple Forbidden Lands at the same time.

The Great Venerate Toad of the Lanjiang Water Mansion patted his belly and laughed heartily, "With just one Forbidden Land trying to stop us, the Black River Water Mansion is in for a bad time today."

Zhang Kui remained silent, the Dragonbone Divine Ship in the sky had already broken through the clouds, the Dragonbone Cannon aimed directly at this nameless grand array.

"Sigh..."

A hoarse sigh sounded, and from the grand array emerged a woman in palace attire, her eyes emerald green, her Qi elusive and dreamlike.

"True Man Zhang, my Black River Water Mansion has long withdrawn and formed agreements not to violate the human race. Why do you have to force us so relentlessly?"

Zhang Kui snorted coldly, "I didn't come to build a mountain on your Water Mansion's territory, move aside quickly, don't mistake your own interest!"

"True Man Zhang, your words are incorrect."

The woman's expression was serious as she said, "True Man Zhang, altering the mountains and earth veins, I fear the Ancient Secret Realms will change as well."

"So what if they do!"

Zhang Kui did not deny it.

With the change in the spirit veins of Central State, those Secret Realms relying on them would lose their support and might reveal themselves one by one in the coming years, eventually disappearing completely.

However, Zhang Kui had already noted their locations and had people guard them. These Ancient Secret Realms could last a long time before they vanished, and in the future, the Profound Pavilion would be so busy that their feet wouldn't touch the ground, and the Divine Dynasty would gain an enormous amount of ancient treasures.

Of course, among them might be something like the Demon-Entering Mountain Ancestor, but by then, with the Divine Land Array complete, it could be suppressed with a reverse hand.

Seeing Zhang Kui so straightforwardly admit it, the woman in palace attire was first stunned, then fell silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "True Man Zhang, do you dare to gamble with me? If you lose, my Black River Water Mansion is willing to become a vassal of the human race."

"A duel of skills?"

Zhang Kui laughed, "How do you want to compete?"

The woman smiled slightly, "True Man Zhang's Tao cultivation is through the heavens. I admit I'm not your match, but I've been practicing Illusion Skill for many years and have some insights. Dare you to compete with me in Illusion Skill?"

"Absolutely not!"

Yuan Huang quickly intervened and whispered to Zhang Kui, "True Man Zhang, this is the Xuan Mengji of the Black River Water Mansion, her true form is an Alien Mirage Demon, her Illusion Skill is unparalleled in the world, you must not fall for it!"

The woman did not stop them, merely looking at them with ridicule.

"Illusion Skill, huh."

Zhang Kui's expression turned strange, and he chuckled.

"Coincidentally, I also know a bit..."