Darkness, endless darkness...

A Deceitful Immortal formed a spell with his fingers, and sturdy bone spikes burning with Ghost Fire immediately sprouted from him, shooting out in all directions with a swoosh.

However, the firelight quickly disappeared, as if completely swallowed by this darkness.

The Deceitful Immortals looked at each other, Master Illusion glanced around, his eyes full of gravity, "Keep moving, don’t mess up the formation!"

After he led his men into the Immortal King Tower, he hadn’t expected the space below to be so vast, with no boundaries above or below, divine thoughts unable to probe beyond a thousand meters, as if walking in the Endless Void.

Master Illusion was already somewhat regretful. However, shortly after they moved forward, the entrance they came from also vanished into the darkness, leaving the group thoroughly lost.

Beside him, a Deceitful Immortal Commander with pitch-black eyes bowed respectfully and said, "My lord, I had only heard of the great name of the Immortal Prison before, but I didn’t expect it to be this strange. Is there no warden guarding this place?"

Master Illusion snorted coldly, "During the Immortal Dynasty, it was guarded by Scorching Sun True Monarch, who was a sworn enemy of Lord Ying Hai. Not just you, I haven’t been here before either. Be careful, enough with the useless chatter!"

"Yes, my lord..."

The Deceitful Immortal Commander lowered his head and dared not ask further.

Like the Ancient Immortal Path, the Deceit Immortal Path was fast in cultivation. With just the devouring of the essence of an Immortal Level Monarch of the Strange, one could quickly become an Immortal, but there were also numerous secret skills and tricks.

Without guidance, one would end up like those Zhang Kui had seen before, with insane divine thoughts and chaotic thinking. They could only maintain clarity due to the power of True Monarch Yinghai, so the hierarchy wasn’t much different from the Ancient Immortal Dynasty.

They sought freedom by overthrowing the Immortal Dynasty, even at the cost of becoming neither human nor ghost, only to find themselves out of the tiger’s den and into the wolf’s lair, still driven by others, which was quite ironic.

Master Illusion was also displeased, and once again checked the Nether Fire Bell he held, discovering that Zhang Kui was still resisting fiercely, and couldn’t help but sneer, "You, junior, are indeed of profound cultivation, but unfortunately your fate is poor. No one has ever escaped my Immortal Treasure, just accept your death."

The voice reached into the Nether Fire Bell, where Zhang Kui shouted angrily, "Stop talking, if you have the guts, let me out for a one-on-one fight!"

"Fool!"

Master Illusion snorted coldly and ignored him.

Inside the Nether Fire Bell, Red Refining Fairy and a dozen Snake Demons hid within the Illusion Array, now relieved.

They certainly recognized the Red Lotus Karmic Fire and guessed what Zhang Kui was up to at the moment. Seeing him and Master Illusion putting on a show, they looked at each other, realizing this human was shrewd despite his seemingly rash demeanor, while that Deceitful Immortal outside was terribly unlucky.

Just as Master Illusion’s group was lost in the darkness, more Star Beasts arrived outside the Longevity Immortal Prison, varied in appearance and size, filling up the entire starry sky.

Star Beasts originally came from different Life Stars. Some succeeded in advancing after ancient battles, while more were descendants of ancient Star Beasts.

They were originally adversaries. Once different tribes encountered each other, they would fight and devour. Though temporarily united due to the Blood God Sect, they remained wary of each other, with no hierarchy.

Yet at this moment, no matter which Star Beast it was, all were fixated on the immense starry crack of the Longevity Immortal Prison, their eyes filled with both fervent greed and endless fear...

...

In the darkness, it was unclear how much time had passed.

Many Deceitful Immortals frequently glanced at the blood-red flaming bell in Master Illusion’s hand. They certainly knew of its power, but the strength of that human Immortal only made them more curious.

That human Immortal was indeed tenacious...

Master Illusion was exceedingly impatient, shaking the bell, "Why aren’t you dead yet, you scoundrel!"

Zhang Kui: "Wait, just a moment longer!"

Master Illusion was taken aback, his divine thought immediately delving into the bell’s space. The Red Lotus Karmic Fire formed a body to observe, instantly enraged:

"An Illusion Array, how bold, daring to damage my Immortal Treasure!"

Speaking thus, he swept his hand, unleashing a tremendous wave of Red Lotus Karmic Fire, instantly breaking the Illusion Array. Seeing Zhang Kui enveloping the others in Yin Yang True Fire, he slightly narrowed his eyes, coldly saying, "What a clever trick, fellow cultivator."

"Nothing extraordinary."

Zhang Kui no longer hid either, rising tall, his Yin Yang True Fire exploding, as the surrounding sea of blood-red Lotus Karmic Fire began to slowly turn silver.

He had long since absorbed much of the Red Lotus Karmic Fire’s essence but had used Yin Yang True Fire to transform it, deceiving Master Illusion.

Roar!

Burned by the Yin Yang True Fire, Master Illusion suddenly screamed in soul-wrenching pain, black twisted tentacles unconsciously extending from his face, throwing the Nether Fire Bell far away.

Boom!

The Nether Fire Bell in mid-air suddenly exploded, with Zhang Kui appearing with his group, first sweeping his hand to collect the endless sea of fire, then even absorbing the fragments of the Nether Fire Bell into his Personal Space.

He had long discovered that the bell’s material was extraordinary, refined from an immense amount of crystals from the Red Pigeon Evil God Hall, thus able to store so much Red Lotus Karmic Fire.

No wonder the Infinite Immortal Dynasty opposed the Starry Sky Evil God but never found any Divine Hall crystals in several Treasure Vaults. It turned out they were all refined into this treasure.

"My lord!"

Seeing Zhang Kui escape from danger, Master Illusion’s eyes were filled with rage, and hundreds of Deceitful Immortals charged in with murderous intent.

Zhang Kui originally intended to fight back, but suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and instantly enveloped everyone, teleporting them away into the darkness.

"Don’t pursue!"

Master Illusion’s angry shout halted his numerous subordinates.

This place’s dark void obstructs divine thought, and if one gets lost, they might never be found again. More importantly, he also sensed a cold murderous intent, subtly yet steadily spreading from all around.

Soon, all the Deceitful Immortals realized something was wrong.

The Deceitful Immortal Commander looked solemn, "My lord, could it be..."

Master Illusion’s gaze was sharp as he surveyed the surroundings, "Indeed, it’s said the Immortal Prison suppresses many evil beings throughout the starry sky, remnants of Star God after his death. It seems true, fortunately, the True Monarch has bestowed us with a treasure."

As he spoke, he opened his palm, where an ancient stone lamp appeared.

The wick emitted a dim yellow light, seemingly weak, but it suddenly illuminated the surroundings for several kilometers.

Roar!

An indescribable wail echoed in everyone’s divine souls. Immediately, a dozen Deceitful Immortals screamed, their bodies exploding into grotesque lumps of flesh, while at the lamp’s edge, a massive black shadow flashed by.

"What was that?!"

"Be careful!"

The Deceitful Immortals were startled, and even those injured slowly reverted from the lumps back to their demon forms, watching the surroundings with terror.

Master Illusion regarded the area intensely, "Although these Starry Sky Evil Gods have been slain by the Immortal King, their remnants are far beyond what we can handle. If you don’t want to die, stay within the lamp’s range. We can leave once we find the control center."

"My lord, those human cultivators..."

"Hmph, without a protective treasure, they are doomed!"

...

In the darkness, Zhang Kui led everyone swiftly through the void.

In this space within the Immortal King Tower, although divine thought was obstructed, Zhang Kui’s Observing Through a Wall Immortal Skill allowed him to see terrifying scenes within several kilometers:

Massive swathes of black mist roiled and churned, occasionally revealing flashing deadly claws and scales, swiftly moving like phantoms, spreading waves of energy.

Bo Yuan, Red Refining Fairy, and others were protected by the Divine Protection Skill, watching the constantly vibrating black glow around them with trepidation.

A snake demon trembled, "These Divine Fiends’ curses are silent, undetectable. Thankfully, we have your divine skill for protection."

"Do not let your guard down!"

Zhang Kui’s gaze was grave, "The Immortal King Tower suppresses these Divine Fiends, remnants of Starry Sky Evil Gods, once dominant in the starry sky, not simple at all. These things are merely curses manifesting in tangible form to attack."

Red Refining Fairy looked at the Snake Ring on her arm, buzzing and nearly breaking, clenching her teeth against the headache, "You’re right, my lord. I can predict danger, and this place is filled with deadly traps."

All the demons listened in horror, the plump snake demon’s teeth chattering, "With such danger, shouldn’t we leave immediately?"

"It’s too late!"

Zhang Kui said coldly, "Outside is likely surrounded by Star Beasts. Our only escape is to control the Immortal King Tower."

Bo Yuan shook his head slightly, "This space is vast and dark; we must find the correct path."

He then glanced at Red Refining Fairy, "Your bloodline is extraordinary, and the tower’s center must have Treasure Qi. Can you find it?"

Red Refining Fairy smiled wryly, "If it were closer, perhaps, but this place is vast, and with divine thought blocked, it cannot be detected."

"Leave it to me."

Zhang Kui nodded solemnly.

The Celestial Gang Skill’s Golden Light of Law had accumulated enough; trapped in this place, he could only enhance the Observing Through a Wall Immortal Skill once.

Buzz!

As copious Golden Light of Law poured in, cosmic stars rotated in Zhang Kui’s pupils, allowing him to see what lay miles away:

In the void dozens of miles away, Master Illusion and his group moved cautiously, while a mountain-like colossal figure emerged from the darkness above, burning ghost fire in its eyes, fierce fangs glaring at the faint yellow light...