Chapter 592 - 496: Searching for Weaknesses, Murderous Intent Fills the Air

"Duan You!"

Before Zhang Kui could speak, Luo Changsheng in the Immortal King Tower suddenly stood up, his face dark, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"Oh, it's an acquaintance..."

Zhang Kui also looked upward, appearing deep in thought.

He is an Array Master; the array disc in the square seems complex, but it's essentially a fusion of the Stargazing Disc and the core array of the Immortal Sect, with a hint of the Dark God altar.

Speaking of it, the Dark God was also his greatest enemy during his time on the Celestial Essence Star. It took considerable effort to drive its clone away, leading to enmity, and unexpectedly, they have met again now.

Inside the Immortal King Tower, Luo Changsheng also calmed down and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "Among the Twelve Immortal Monarchs, Duan You was not outstanding and was even reclusive and timid. Therefore, his fall into the evil path in reincarnation was not surprising, but I underestimated this junior brother."

"More than that."

Zhang Kui suddenly recalled something, "In the Longevity Star Realm, I found an Ancient Ruins Race giant fortress and discovered that Duan You had secretly infiltrated to hunt, but I don't know his intentions."

At this point, their expressions turned solemn.

This discovery was truly shocking. With Duan You laying out such deep plans, who knows what other significant events he has orchestrated in secret, and with what purpose?

Zhang Kui couldn't help but look up.

If anyone in the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm is likely to know the inside story, it must be the three elders with half-step Dominator strength guarding near the array disc.

When he soul-searched the Wolf Demon, he learned that these three elders are called Xuan Ji, Qian Jian, and Kun Jian, old monsters existing since the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm was first established, with Tao Cultivation lasting millennia.

As time passed, family powers within the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm changed numerous times, but these three always controlled absolute power and must be connected to Duan You.

But the problem is, these three are all half-step Starry Sky Dominators, and even with the Merit Golden Lotus for protection, it's uncertain whether a soul search can succeed...

While he was pondering, the surrounding underground space suddenly vibrated with a buzz, and the terrifying Sword Qi of the Great Derivation Star Sword spread rapidly like fine mist.

Zhang Kui's expression changed, and he quickly left, silently returning to the Wolf Demon cave dwelling at the Liu Family's place.

"This troublesome sword..."

In the cave, the wolf demon transformed by Zhang Kui shook his head slightly.

The defense of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm draws strength from the Star Beast Array, protected by Profound Micro Divine Light, attacked by the Great Derivation Star Sword, with the Three-legged Treasure Toad guarding its core. Though seemingly simple, it's interlocked and difficult to break.

While he had a way to damage the Star Beast Array, it might alert the Great Derivation Star Sword, and when endless Sword Qi descends, he might have to flee miserably.

At this moment, Luo Changsheng, who had been silent in the Immortal King Hall, suddenly opened his mouth with a cold smile and said, "I roughly know Duan You's plan."

Zhang Kui's eyes lit up, "Senior, please speak clearly."

Luo Changsheng said, "The array on that great hall appears complex, but it actually merges the Evil God altar with the Immortal Sect, relying on blood sacrifice power to open the starry sky passage."

"One must know that the Starry Sky Dominator's power is immense, and with the Formless Heaven Bai Li having Grotto Heaven shatter, the blood sacrifice power needed might sacrifice half the life within the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm."

"Qianwu transformed into the Black Ming King is trapped within the central Star Realm. He must be luring these people to help him out, and if Duan You suddenly attacks, using the Black Hole Power in the Central Star Zone, combined with the Great Derivation Star Sword, slaying Qianwu isn't out of the question."

Luo Changsheng, being a veteran Immortal King, made the originally chaotic situation instantly clear through his analysis.

Zhang Kui narrowed his eyes slightly, golden light flashing at his fingertips. After some deduction, a smile appeared on his lips, "But Duan You didn't anticipate, like a mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. However, to be the oriole, one must find the perfect timing."

With that in mind, Zhang Kui suddenly got up and flew out of the cave...

...

The Star Realm is vast and boundless, yet for powerful forces capable of traversing the void, it is not so distant.

The Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, Deceitful Immortal Black Tide, and Star Thief Army, these three forces moved forward from different directions, and after several weeks, drew closer to the central Star Zone.

Along the way, only a few Black Buddhas blocked their path, seemingly unstoppable, but many True Immortals aren't fools, having already sensed something amiss.

True Monarch Wuwang, Blood-Eyed Demon Bear, and Insect Immortal Teng Ming naturally understood what was going on, either exerting strong suppression or painting grand visions, willing to sacrifice everything for the Immortal King's heritage.

And on the side of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, although seemingly stable, an undercurrent was already surging.

A few weeks ago, a rumor started spreading in secret: the array disc outside the central elder's great hall required a blood sacrifice of all life within the Immortal Realm to be activated.

Though it seemed absurd, rumors need only sow doubt and fear, and with numerous array masters in the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, a certain suspicion gradually began to form...

"Who is spreading rumors!"

In the main hall of the Elder's Palace, Elder Kun Jian, who carried a giant sword on his back, had a sullen face, while a group of disciples below knelt trembling on the ground.

The Celestial Craft Immortal Realm's forces were complex, and although they had absolute control, with a major event approaching, they had to act cautiously.

"Junior Brother, do not get angry."

Leading Elder Xuanji swept a calm glance, his voice echoing throughout the star realm, "Hear me, people of the Immortal Realm, the hall's array disc is an artifact to break open the grotto heaven. At that time, we need to seize Talismans for the sacrificial offering. Anyone spreading rumors to disturb the army's morale will be executed without pardon!"

Elder Xuanji, a half-step Starry Sky Dominator, had his aged voice penetrate through layers of arrays, reaching the estate of various family forces.

In the main hall, Elder Qian Jian secretly transmitted a message, "Senior Brother, will they believe it?"

Elder Xuanji's eyes were cold, "They won't have a choice when the time comes..."

On the other side, in a secret cave hall at the southernmost point, numerous family Demon Immortals had already gathered.

After hearing Elder Xuanji's voice, a Red Flood Dragon Demon Immortal snorted coldly, "Hmph, nice words. If their hearts are pure, why would all the spies we sent be eradicated?"

"Exactly!"

The Wolf Demon, who had transformed from Zhang Kui, had a face full of resentment, "We joined the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, seeking protection. If we are to be sacrificed like livestock, we might as well storm the palace and seize power..."

These words caused immediate silence in the cave hall, but many eyes glowed with hidden light.

The history of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm is too long. The three elders accelerated its development through the method of nurturing Gu, yet ambitious individuals continued to spring up, only lacking a trigger point.

...

Weeks later, three forces finally converged outside the Central Star Zone.

Star Thieves with tens of thousands of starships, the boundless Black Tide of Deceitful Immortals, and the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm's fleet resembling a star sea, at this moment, obscured the entire void.

This was a terrifying power. Even in the era of the Ancient Immortal Dynasty, it could cause turmoil in the star realm, and it was their confidence to invade the Colorless Star Realm.

On the star map of all starships, the Central Star Zone also revealed its true form: a sea of black viscous liquid encompassing the entire zone, revolving slowly around a central black hole, with countless Black Buddhas sitting within, rising and falling, resembling the Netherworld Buddha Country.

As the army advanced, countless cultivators had witnessed Black Ming King's troops and felt unafraid. What drew everyone's attention was a light curtain, the size of a star, slowly floating above the black sea.

Through the light curtain, flows of various divine lights moved slowly, like giant dragons rolling upon the Sea of Spiritual Qi.

"Original Divine Light!"

"That's the origin of the Purple Evil Divine Light, how could it be here?!"

"And Ice Soul Divine Light, if I could get my hands on it..."

An aged Demon Cultivator trembled at the lips, eyes full of frenzy, "It's long been rumored that the Colorless Celestial Immortal King Qianwu cultivates the Divine Light Path, truly not false. Just the outer layer holds so many origins of divine light, who knows what's inside..."

At this moment, all fears and doubts vanished.

The Immortal King Cave Heaven's treasure was world-renowned, yet for most cultivators, it held no concept. What they hadn't expected was that just by peering from the outside, there were countless origins of divine light.

In the currently trending Immortal Path, they must emulate star beasts, basing their Tao cultivation on the universe's origins. The stronger the origin, the higher the cultivation and Tao cultivation.

Zhang Kui also observed from the mountain peak of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm's cave, eyes full of suspicion.

He had seen the Immortal King Cave Heaven, which was akin to an affiliated cosmos. Without the Immortal King Tower in his possession, entry was impossible, unlike the open trap before him.

Yet the contents of this trap were too enticing, no cultivator could resist.

Suddenly, six beams of light rose, precisely the three elders of the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm and True Monarch Wuwang, the Star Thief leader.

At this moment, the power of half-step Starry Sky Dominators was revealed, they seemed like ancient giants in the starry sky, treading the star river, embracing the sun and moon, their grandeur causing the surrounding space to distort, bizarre and strange.

Within the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, many family leaders felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over their hearts, their faces turned pale. It was their first time witnessing the three elders exerting their full power, instantly dispelling any thoughts of seizing power.

Zhang Kui's eyes were cold and unconcerned, stirring these people was merely to create chaos. When disaster befalls, they will have no choice but to fight desperately, but the real backup plan had yet to mature.

In the starry sky, Elder Xuanji, with a mysterious thought in his mind, gradually filled with fervor in his eyes, "Kill, invade the grotto heaven, slay Black Ming King!"

"Kill!"

At that moment, a killing intent swept across the star river.