Chapter 591 - 495: Flaws and Opportunities, the Mastermind

The Liu residence claimed to be a cave dwelling, but its size was quite substantial.

It was a towering mountain standing amidst a sea of clouds, with small towns on the mountain inhabited by tens of thousands of beings. Most were from the Demon Race, with a few from the Ancient Race and Human Race. Below lay vast spirit fields, cultivated with various Spirit Grass.

Of course, those living outside were all ordinary beings, cautious and timid, engaged in heavy labor. The inside of the mountain was hollowed out, with luxurious stone halls where many Liu cultivators practiced cultivation.

"Lord Bai Liao, you've returned!"

As Zhang Kui flew down, a guard Little Demon respectfully bowed their head.

Although there were many True Immortals in the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, they were nonetheless extraordinary, and Zhang Kui's status in the Liu family was only below a few Snake Demon Commanders.

Zhang Kui ignored them, mimicking the usual demeanor of a Wolf Demon, with a cold expression, flying into the cave, past a giant snake statue, and back to his own cave dwelling.

The Colorless Star Realm was vast and boundless. At the current speed, it would take at least several weeks for the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm to reach the Central Star Zone. Zhang Kui planned to use this opportunity to uncover the secrets of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, so he needed to continue his disguise.

"Immortal Venerable."

"Immortal Venerable."

Along the way, the Little Demon maids knelt trembling in reverence. The Wolf Demon was known for its bloodthirsty and violent nature, devouring them alive if displeased.

The Wolf Demon version of Zhang Kui cast a fierce gaze over them and coldly said, "I must enter seclusion for meditation; all of you are dismissed and may serve me another day."

"Thank you, Immortal Venerable!"

The Little Fox Girls were overjoyed and bowed, quickly escaping, leaving the cave silent, except for the mysterious glow of the Merfolk Oil Lamps and Luminous Pearls.

Due to the loss of many Demon Immortals in the Meteorite Sea, the Liu cave dwelling was filled with fear, and no one paid attention to the unusual happenings in the Wolf Demon's cave.

Zhang Kui also paid no heed, casually setting up a Guard Array before sitting cross-legged. Soon, his aura was completely restrained, like a statue.

Seemingly cultivating, in fact, he had left a clone as his real body merged into the earth veins, enveloped by the Void Domain, heading towards the central island.

Unlike the Merit Golden Lotus World, the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm had no moon or sun cycles, often brightly lit, so it didn't matter when to infiltrate.

Entering underground presented a different scene.

In the darkness, Zhang Kui used the Tongyou Skill, revealing rushing Spirit Rivers and many broken relics, some cast from giant shells, others formed from Crystal Stones or carved from Bluestone, each distinct.

Zhang Kui immediately understood; the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm had annexed innumerable Star Realms over the millennia, not only plundering Reincarnation Immortal Materials but also obtaining the Star Realms themselves.

Amidst the nodes where numerous Spirit Rivers converged were giant iron nails made of Divine Crystal Immortal Iron, with Star Beast phantoms writhing and wailing atop them.

Zhang Kui shook his head slightly, "So it's the Soul Suppressing Nail..."

It was said that the method to control Star Beasts was simple. Their savage nature made them untameable, so the legendary Beast Taming Star Realm combined one's Divine Soul with the Beasts' soul, allowing mutual cultivation, not only driving the Star Beasts but amplifying cultivation speed.

This was a refined Magic Technique. The Vast Sea Star Realm once had a youth who stumbled upon this legacy, joined the Divine Dynasty, and with a team of Heritage Giants formed the Beast Taming Bureau.

Unfortunately, the qualifications required for this Magic Technique were exceedingly rare, leaving personnel at the Beast Taming Bureau sparse, merely providing another option for the Divine Dynasty cultivators.

However, the methods of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm were clearly more brutal. They suppressed the Divine Souls and bodies of the Star Beasts separately, causing the powerful races that once roamed the stars to suffer eternal torment, while their bodies gathered Spiritual Qi to form the Array's core, a pitiful fate indeed.

Of course, Zhang Kui felt no pity for these giant beasts. If not, each race possessed their Cultivation Skills, and the Star Beasts' ferocity rivaled that of an Evil God.

Yet, a method to break the enemy might lie right here...

With that thought, Zhang Kui's eyes flickered as he formed a Spell, sending an imperceptible ripple outwards.

Whoosh whoosh...

Hiss hiss hiss...

The ripple swept past, and a Four-winged Flying Bear and a Centipede Dragon Body Star Beast Soul nearby suddenly quieted, their bodies twisting to look at him.

"This is promising!"

A smile appeared on Zhang Kui's lips as he halted the Spell, the ripple dissipating, and the two Star Beasts resumed their cries.

This spell was part of the Earth Demon 72 Techniques, the Beast Gathering Technique, which had only been used to drive beasts to investigate enemies during mundane times and was never used again.

He had thought of controlling Star Beasts, but never succeeded. The giant beasts would rather self-destruct their Divine Souls than be driven, but now, after enduring millennia of torment, the Earth Demon Beast-Driving Skill turned into a means of salvation.

Without further hesitation, Zhang Kui sent a message.

In the Merit Golden Lotus World, the Divine Dynasty Beast Taming Bureau mountain, several youths sat cross-legged atop giant Star Beasts as Spiritual Qi surged around them.

Suddenly, the Tai Shi Golden Body appeared. After a few words, the lead youth exclaimed in delight, leaping to his feet and shouting, "Quick, prepare! Our Beast Taming Bureau is finally going to thrive!"

This youth, with unique pupils, hailed from the Human Race of the Vast Sea Star Realm, named Wu Shan. Following Clan Leader Bo Yuan's entry into the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, he was highly valued due to receiving the Beast Taming legacy.

The new generation of prodigies in the Divine Dynasty was rising.

For instance, the little monkey once inspired by Zhang Kui had now become the rising star of the Demon God Hall, serving as a major general under the Divine Dynasty Fleet's Helian Wei...

Similarly, the reincarnated young monk from the Lanjiang Water Mansion, Yu Lian, the reincarnation of Lotus's name had appeared on the Divine Dynasty's prodigy list, only suppressed by the previous generation.

Wu Shan was no exception, possessing the Beast Taming Art while mastering the Golden Core Path, wielding tremendous power. But, unfortunately, the qualified were scarce, so his subordinates numbered few, with the Beast Taming Giants primarily aiding him.

Meanwhile, the news spread throughout the Divine Dynasty.

"A breakthrough in the Beast Taming Art?!"

"Whoa, simply mastering Earth Demon Beast Gathering Skill allows cultivation of the Beast Taming legacy..."

Numerous cultivators immediately investigated, some hesitating, others shrugging it off.

Unexpectedly, Wu Shan found the Beast Taming legacy in the Divine Dynasty unappreciated, due to the abundance of teachings, with the Earth Demon 72 Techniques alone requiring immense dedication. Adding another Beast Taming Dharma Method was taxing.

Meanwhile, one race was elated.

On the second continent's wastelands, countless Hundred-foot-tall, robust giants stomped, rushing towards the Beast Taming Bureau.

These were the Dragon Marquis Race of the Ancient Ruins Heritage Giants, who, after leaving the Netherworld Realm and surrendering to the Divine Dynasty, resided peacefully, multiplying.

These giants practiced the Evil Qi Body Refining Skill passed by Zhang Kui, possessing formidable physiques, even able to withstand Flying Swords.

Unfortunately, most Divine Dynasty battles occurred in the Void, where their close combat prowess wasn't utilized, even with specialized Starships, restricting them to cultivation of Spirit Valley.

Now, with a breakthrough in the Beast Taming Art, the Ancient Ruins Heritage's valiant bloodline surged, Dragon Marquis Clan Leader Tu Shan's rough voice resonating, "Hahaha, men, hurry up. We must also join the Sect Leader in conquering the stars!"

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In the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm's earth veins, Zhang Kui smiled and shook his head.

He only intended to deal with the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, but unexpectedly, he awakened the Ancient Ruins Heritage. With Star Beasts, these giants wouldn't be confined to the Star Realm, adding to the Divine Dynasty's forces.

Of course, this wasn't achieved overnight.

The Celestial Craft Immortal Realm had three treasures: the Three-legged Toad Treasure Beast, Profound Micro Divine Light Origin, and Great Derivation Star Sword.

The Treasure Beast, Divine Light, and countless Star Beasts formed the Spirit River nodes, safeguarding the Star Realm, with the Great Derivation Star Sword in charge of offensives, creating an impenetrable defense, yet Zhang Kui found a flaw.

Relieving the Star Beasts would prevent the Profound Micro Divine Light from enveloping the vast Star Realm, exposing the Treasure Beast and Star Realm core. Although defensively strong and non-aggressive, there was always a way.

Even with the Divine Path's assistance, the less intelligent giants could barely learn the Giant Beast Skill, but releasing all Star Beasts would erase the Spirit River nodes, causing the Celestial Craft Star Realm to collapse, making too much noise, and it wasn't the right time.

With this in mind, Zhang Kui slipped towards the central island.

With experience now, he no longer probed the Great Derivation Star Sword's Sword Light, silently avoiding the Guardian Array, reaching the island's underground.

This place held another world, composed of countless Cave Heaven Divine Crystals forming a colossal inverted pyramid structure, with layers of space like a honeycomb, and even using the Observing Through a Wall Immortal Skill, his view remained blurry, exuding overwhelming Sword Qi.

Zhang Kui knew it to be the storage site of the Great Derivation Star Sword, countless sword-shaped Starships under its domain, secured tightly, and the Divine Sword was sentient, an abrupt entry would undoubtedly provoke an attack.

Of course, Zhang Kui wasn't hastening to find a flaw, as the huge Array Disc on the upper plaza had captured his interest.

The deep and profound black hole force was just too familiar...