Chapter 496: Chapter 409: Divine Dynasty of Star Beasts, Chaotic Void Ancient Pavilion

Zhang Kui finally saw the so-called Star Beast Divine Nest.

It was a continent made of countless meteorites piled together, layered and covered by a solidified black gelatinous substance. Various star beasts, big and small, either gathered or scattered, each occupying a territory.

Around them were small starry sky creatures hovering, as well as subordinate races piloting starships in and out through giant air holes.

Some appeared relatively normal, like gigantic birds, star whales, star sea manta rays, and giant apes, while others were completely unrecognizable, having insect-like limbs, plant features, or being covered in bone spurs, looking extremely ferocious.

Although star beasts were powerful, they could not do without the subordinate races within them. This peculiar symbiotic relationship seemed to be learned from the Life Star. However, once a star beast devoured a complete reincarnation, it could transform into a Starry Sky Evil God.

Though only a complete reincarnation could promote them to Evil God status, reincarnation fragments could also continually strengthen them. Therefore, on the Star Beast Divine Nest, streaks of spiritual light shooting skywards were visible to the naked eye, looking quite spectacular.

The Chaos Heaven hid behind a cluster of reefs in the distance, and Zhang Kui observed the scene before them, shaking his head in disbelief and saying, "These guys have indeed plundered a lot. Along with their powerful bodies, no wonder the Blood God Sect covets them greatly."

Bo Yuan scoffed, "These beasts were once very domineering, slaughtering each other, and at the Desolate Ancient Battlefield, no one dared provoke them. They even attempted to attack the Vast Sea Star Realm. It would be best if they perished together with the Blood God Sect!"

"There’s no such good fortune..."

Zhang Kui chuckled speechlessly, "Let’s go, don’t alarm them."

With that, the Chaos Heaven silently disappeared into the starry sky.

...

The Longevity Immortal Prison, mentioned by Scribe Old Ghost, was still a long distance from the Star Beast Divine Nest, located toward the south. However, when they reached the location, it greatly surprised the three of them.

"How...how can this be?"

Scribe Old Ghost’s voice stuttered slightly as he quickly explained, "Sect Leader, I did not lie. The Longevity Immortal Prison is hidden, and only with the Immortal King’s Order can one enter."

In front, tens of thousands of miles away, it seemed as if the starry sky split open in a massive crack from which brilliant white light constantly spilled, resembling a scar of the universe.

More importantly, many starships were going in and out as if this Ancient Immortal Dynasty Forbidden Land had become a place for casual sightseeing.

"Don’t worry, I’ll go investigate!"

As Zhang Kui spoke, he had already left the starship, concealing his figure as he traversed.

Ahead, a small starship had just emerged from the crack of light, its battered hull patched up, and even its defense array appeared dim.

This was also characteristic of starry sky wanderers, as not everyone had the capability to acquire a powerful starship.

Inside the cabin, a few Ancient Race members with red skin and tusks were conversing, their words filled with resentment and indignation.

"They are all scoundrels, daring to raise prices unscrupulously!"

"If it weren’t for those lunatics from the Blood God Sect, how would we have ended up in such a situation!"

"Let’s first find a way to escape...."

What they didn’t notice was that the Ancient Race captain, seated on the captain’s chair, suddenly froze, his eyes full of fear.

Soon, a faint mist drifted over, and all the Ancient Race members felt their eyelids grow heavy, their heads nodding as they slipped into dreams.

Zhang Kui’s figure slowly appeared, looking amusedly at the captain.

Although his Illusionary Dream-Entering Skill was formidable, it still wasn’t capable of instantly causing an Immortal Level individual to enter a dream.

"Spare my life, sir!"

Seeing he couldn’t maintain the facade, the Immortal Level Ancient Race member immediately forced a wry smile and pleaded for mercy.

He knew his own limits, with the opponent able to infiltrate soundlessly and subdue him without any chance of victory.

Zhang Kui smiled faintly and said, "No need to worry, my friend. I’m just asking for directions."

Ask for directions?

Is this the way to ask for directions!

The Ancient Race captain grumbled in his heart but dared not show it. He replied ingratiatingly, "What does my friend wish to know? I will tell all I know without reservation."

Zhang Kui turned his gaze toward the starry crack, "What place is that?"

So that’s what he’s asking!

The Ancient Race captain instantly relaxed a bit, "My friend might not know, but there was once an organization at the Desolate Ancient Battlefield called the Chaotic Sky Pavilion. It specialized in purchasing ancient artifacts discovered by explorers, also selling spirit medicine and maintaining starships, all at fair prices. However, its origins remain unknown."

"After the rise of the Blood God Influence, the Desolate Ancient Battlefield’s situation changed drastically. Not long ago, the Chaotic Sky Pavilion revealed its location, precisely in this Secret Realm. Everyone then realized that they even dealt in star beast business, making this place the only transaction site in the Desolate Ancient Battlefield."

"Oh, I see..."

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, yet his suspicions only increased.

What is the true origin of this organization?

Has the Immortal King Tower fallen into their hands?

Unfortunately, regarding such secrets, the Ancient Race captain was completely unaware.

"Thank you, my friend."

Zhang Kui nodded, and before his voice faded, he had already vanished, leaving behind only a bottle of pills, gently emitting a hazy spiritual aura.

The Ancient Race captain hesitated before picking it up. Upon probing with his divine thought, his eyes lit up with excitement, "Good stuff!"

Afterward, he looked at the pills in his hand thoughtfully.

"Not good; something’s about to happen here. Better to leave!"

Leaving aside the Ancient Race wanderers who fled in panic, after Zhang Kui returned to the Chaos Heaven, he immediately recounted the news.

Bo Yuan had a hint of disappointment in his eyes, "We’ve dealt with the Chaotic Sky Pavilion before, but I didn’t expect that here, well, the Immortal King’s Tower must have already been taken by them."

"Absolutely not!"

Scribe Old Ghost shook his head and said, "The Sect Leader is unaware, although this Stellar Rift is a Secret Realm, the Immortal King’s Tower is the foundation. With the vast power of the cosmos, if it were taken, it would definitely close completely."

Zhang Kui looked thoughtfully at the Old Ghost, then suddenly smiled:

"Alright, let’s go in and see."

...

From a distance, this Stellar Rift seemed not small, but upon closer inspection, it was even more spectacular.

The width alone rivaled Moon Star, and the height was incalculable.

Zhang Kui looked at the approaching white light, but secretly directed a strand of Divine Thought to monitor the Old Ghost.

The Longevity Immortal Queen’s Eight Trigrams, the origins of the Deceitful Immortal, the Immortal King’s Tower, Stellar Rift... this old fellow knows too much, his identity is definitely not as simple as he claims to be a scribe.

However, he wasn’t wrong. The power of cosmic restoration is indeed formidable. Except for areas corroded by Underworld Anomalies forming Black Tide zones, no matter the damage caused by battles, it always recovers, there must be something unusual here.

Soon, the Chaos Heaven ship passed through the rift, and the scene suddenly brightened before them.

This was a marvelous space, not as large as seen from outside, but rather quite similar to a small Secret Realm. Surrounding it was a void, with only the center being a plain and a towering mountain.

The mountain was layered with giant buildings, with large and small starships hovering on the plains. Several fifty-meter-tall Giant Ancient Race beings clad in brass armor, with green faces and fangs, stood guard like Giant Spirit Gods, their imposing Qi Mechanisms continually expanding outward.

"They’re all experts!"

Zhang Kui’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he heightened his vigilance.

Above the Immortal Level, there is no precise division with Starry Sky Dominator, but there are distinctions in Tao Cultivation levels.

Like Yuan Huang and others, just stepping into the Immortal Level, their mana is not thick, which is the state for most Immortals.

Higher ones, like Dragon Demon Wu Tianya and Fish Demon Priest, are considered notable leaders, and Bo Yuan is in this category too.

Higher still are those like himself, the Red Pigeon Divine Son, and similar presences on the Blood God Sect’s fortress stars.

As for even higher, he has only seen the Starry Sky Evil God.

The guards at the door, their Tao Cultivation is not weaker than Dragon Demon Wu Tianya, and their armor is complete, their background must not be simple.

"Starships must stay on the plains, do not approach!"

As he observed, a Giant Spirit God of the Ancient Race looked at them and sent a Divine Thought.

Zhang Kui smiled slightly, waved his hand to have the Old Ghost hide back in the silk cloth, and retracted the Chaos Heaven ship, then flew towards the mountain top with Bo Yuan.

Sensing their Qi Mechanisms, the Star Thief drifters avoided them, and even the Giant Ancient Race companions showed a hint of surprise in their eyes, nodding slightly.

The giant halls with blue bricks, dougong brackets, and eaves exuded an ancient aura, with aroma drifting like that of restaurants, and noisy bustling places, each seemingly different.

This place looked mundane, but when Zhang Kui turned his eyes to use the Tongyou Skill, he frowned, unable to see through the ground.

Something is strange here...

Zhang Kui’s eyes narrowed, preparing to use the Observing Through a Wall Immortal Skill, when he heard a loud shout from behind: "Bo Yuan, you traitor, you’re not dead!"

Several towering Black Wolf Demons approached menacingly, glaring fiercely at Bo Yuan.

"Moon Wolf Commander?"

Bo Yuan’s pupils shrank, and he asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

The leading Wolf Demon Immortal’s voice was as cold as ice, "You stole the treasure of the Vast Sea Star Realm, the Venerable Sea Dragon has ordered your capture, hand it over quickly!"

"Nonsense!"

Bo Yuan’s eyes burned fiercely with anger, "Who doesn’t know I left for an important mission, this is..."

"Your accomplice, right?"

The Wolf Demon’s eyes were full of ferocity, "You have decent Tao Cultivation, hand over the item, and I’ll spare your life!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the sky suddenly darkened. A bright moon illusion rose, with giant black claws striking down from the sky.

Zhang Kui’s eyes remained calm, he waved his hand,

"Scram!"

Instantly, the explosive Purple Extreme Sword Light rose to the sky, tearing apart the darkness, the bright moon, and all illusions in a moment.

"How daring!"

The Wolf Demon retracted his hand in pain, was about to fly into a rage when suddenly his scalp tingled, and his whole body stiffened.

Only to see Zhang Kui stand there indifferently, looking casual, yet his Qi Mechanism continually elevated, soon enveloping the entire world.

The Wolf Demon retreated in terror, seemingly everything turned dark in his eyes, with a pair of eyes in the sky gazing coldly at him.

"Please calm your anger, fellow cultivator!"

From within the central hall suddenly came an aged voice, "Fighting is forbidden within the Empty Wheel Pavilion, please spare my face."

Zhang Kui retracted his Qi Mechanism and chuckled,

"No problem, why didn’t you speak earlier?"