Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs

This old monk is quite an acquaintance.

During the chaos of the "Gu Plague" in Haojing and the chaos at the Demon Star Pavilion, we had collaborated. He appears compassionate and indifferent, but in truth, is full of schemes.

However, Zhang Kui was not as outraged as others regarding the old monk taking the opportunity to divide the National Guardian True Man.

In either the past life or this world, there are a hundred voices for a hundred people, each wanting others to believe in their reasoning, arguing fiercely.

The human heart is complex and deep as the ocean. Zhang Kui never spends much effort guessing people's thoughts, nor does he waste words to gain verbal superiority.

The mortal world is like a copper furnace, the human heart like Jianghu.

Zhang Kui's way of handling things is simple.

Whatever you think or do, I cannot control or care for, but whether I choose to see you as a friend, passerby, or enemy depends on whether you obstruct my path.

Everyone proceeds on their path, bearing their own fortunes or disasters.

Undoubtedly, these fellows are already enemies.

Zhang Kui waved his hand to extinguish the campfire. As black smoke rose after tearing off a piece of lamb leg, he ate while manipulating the Nether Soil Stone Coffin to follow them.

Although he had learned Sword Flight, using it was like a shooting star ablaze, causing explosions, and rumbling like a marching army, intimidating indeed.

For stealth tracking, the Nether Soil Stone Coffin was more appropriate.

The land of Dianzhou was rugged with complex underground waterways. Although the Nether Soil Stone Coffin was fast, it took some effort to catch up.

Five people came in total.

Needless to say, Yellow Eyebrow Monk and Xiao Qianchou were among them; one harbored malicious intent, and the other, who looked like a child, acted erratically.

The one-eyed brawny man should be Xiahou Ba, with whom I had some conflict. His cultivation in the Celestial Tribulation Realm, like Helian Boxiong, practiced the military family's Blood Fiend Body Refining technique.

This old thing reportedly stayed home in self-reflection over his son's issues and unexpectedly hooked up with Yellow Eyebrow's group.

The elderly woman in the blue robe should be the Yin Witch, adept at witchcraft and curses, and in conflict with Huo Yu with Double Pupils.

As for the other white-robed old Taoist, I had never seen him; after all, few people stayed long in the Capital City.

When these five reached a hilltop, they stopped to quietly observe a city nestled in the valley.

That was Fu City, the prefecture city of Dianzhou, famous for its special liquors, green tea, and woven printed textiles. Though once a barren land where many officials were exiled, it gradually prospered.

What are these guys up to?

Zhang Kui, curious at heart, manipulated the stone coffin directly to a spot underground near them.

Although only a few meters apart, even the Forbidden Land filled with evil spirits couldn't detect him; this group surely couldn't either.

Regarding Xiahou Ba, with his solitary eye fixed on Fu City beneath the night, he scoffed coldly, "So this is the place. It doesn't seem like much either."

"General Xiahou may not be aware..."

The Yin Witch smiled kindly, like an ordinary elder woman in the streets, "I hail from here, and speaking of the Insect God Temple, it suits our conditions the best."

"Here, the National Guardian True Man Chu Pengshan secretly serves the Chai Kingdom, managing the Divine Temple on their behalf. It's an open secret as officials and cultivators alike are under his control."

"Though the Chu Family reigns like local emperors, they also have troubles; the Curse Witch, Ghost Witch, and Insect Master factions are at each other's throats, assuming any mishap is the other's doing."

Beside her, Xiao Qianchou, who looked like a child, laughed heartily, carrying a Greatsword on his back, "And you, Yin Witch, with all your tricks, are ready to set up confusion, causing mutual suspicions among them."

"Indeed..."

The Yin Witch smiled slightly, then turned serious, "Actually, these are minor matters. With the combined strength of fellow Taoists here, razing this place, leaving no one behind, is easy. The key issue is with the Chai Kingdom."

"After being invited by Yellow Eyebrow, I investigated. For over a hundred years, the Chai Kingdom has paid little attention to exploring the Underworld, only going once every five or six years."

"Thus, even if discovered, their pursuit or vengeance wouldn't be too intense."

Yellow Eyebrow Old Monk had a grave expression,

"Yin Witch, did you discover the cause?"

The Yin Witch shook her head slightly, "The matters of the Forbidden Land filled with evil spirits are beyond our knowledge, but it's true they don't value the Divine Strange Pearl much."

Yellow Eyebrow nodded in agreement, "The Yin Witch is right; this is indeed the best choice. Tomorrow, the old monk will enter the city with the Yin Witch to investigate, while fellow Taoists await a signal outside."

After speaking, the five sat cross-legged in silence, waiting quietly.

Deep underground, Zhang Kui's eyes were filled with coldness.

The Underworld again, so these guys are plotting this, seems they hadn't been idle, having learned a lot of information.

The Divine Strange Pearl is crucial for rebuilding the Divine Path. If I could seize it, I would have acted long ago, but fear of retaliation and city massacre from the Forbidden Land filled with evil spirits stays my hand.

Especially now that the world is in chaos and there are no restraints.

This group of people acts recklessly, becoming a scourge.

Take action now?

Not advisable...

Although with my current strength, it's not a problem to take them out, the commotion would be quite significant.

If it attracts the Mahayana Realm evil spirits, it might delay the important matter of driving away the locusts.

Damn it, the more Zhang Kui thought about it, the angrier he got. Why should I worry about these guys running amok?

Hmm...

Suddenly, a clever idea struck him.

Since this group wants to play big, why not let them enjoy themselves thoroughly?

Neither the Chai Kingdom nor these former National Guardian True Men are good people. Why not let them fight each other, and conveniently divert attention?

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui's mood improved greatly.

The world says I'm impulsive and reckless, but this time I'll use a strategy to resolve this matter with ease and laughter.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui chuckled, controlling the Nether Soil coffin to head down the mountain towards Fu City.

This city obviously has a local flavor, with almost every building having tall bases made of stone and lime to prevent dampness and termites.

Exploring from underground, he quickly understood the layout of the entire city, and Zhang Kui swiftly circled around, focusing on three places.

The first was the local Astronomical Bureau, where the Black-clothed Profound Guards' defenses were lax. Late at night, people were still drinking and gambling, disheveled and noisy, clearly no longer functional.

The second was the so-called Insect God Temple, with a figure in a general's uniform but with a head like a silkworm, emanating a dark, gloomy aura with a hint of blood, obviously maintaining its followers through fear and blood sacrifices even with the Divine Strange Pearl.

Finally, there was the stone fortress of the National Guardian True Man Chu Pengshan's family. Most people were asleep, but some were engaged in secret activities.

In the back mansion, an old man with a short stature and a charred face was refining Gu insects, with the aura of the Celestial Tribulation Realm, presumably Chu Pengshan.

When Zhang Kui saw clearly the Gu insect he was refining, his eyes slightly narrowed, and killing intent arose.

This scoundrel is actually refining a Locust Demon!

In the Gu Basin, several mature flying locusts were devouring each other, their insect limbs and wings scattered everywhere.

Chu Pengshan's eyes were bloodshot, frowning and muttering: "Strange, why is there no further transformation after reaching adulthood? Could it be the wrong method..."

Zhang Kui watched coldly from below, not surprised.

A necessary condition for the formation of a Locust Demon is the Red Lotus Karmic Fire. Generally, it would cause great destruction, attracting the Red Lotus Karmic Fire naturally with the intense grievances of heaven and earth.

He himself used a cunning method, using the Red Lotus Karmic Fire in advance to form the Locust Demon.

This scoundrel will never succeed, but he is a madman who will stop at nothing for power.

After the locust plague is over, perhaps it would be worth another trip to Dianzhou to send this person to the next world.

In another place, a young woman was rolling in bed with an old man, probably having an affair discreetly.

On the other hand, Zhang Kui was a bit surprised.

After entering Fu City, he found that local officials were not following the orders to offer sacrifices to the Divine Court Bell, obviously disregarding the Qian Court's commands even before the chaos.

However, many commoners secretly performed sacrifices at home.

And in the Chu family, inside the divine hall, it was full of Insect God statues, but someone was offering sacrifices to the Divine Court Bell. How peculiar.

Looking closely, it was a scholar with a gentle demeanor, eyes full of sorrow, filled with devoutness.

"Our human race faces a great disaster, how hateful that Chu Huan is utterly useless. I beg the True Gods to grant blessings, resolving the catastrophe of heaven and earth."

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, remembering this person.

Just then, Zhang Kui's eyes moved slightly, looking towards the rear, as a thick Yin Qi rolled like black smoke, rapidly appearing in Chu Pengshan's courtyard.

Revealing her figure, a bewitching woman draped in black gauze, with fair skin and colorful glints at the corners of her eyes, appeared. As she moved, the bells on her bare feet tinkled softly.

Zhang Kui squinted his eyes.

A supernatural being of the Divine Travel Realm!

The woman did not conceal herself at all, and Chu Pengshan clearly noticed her, hurriedly running out to kneel on the ground.

"This old man humbly welcomes the Fourth Princess..."