The mountain shook and the ground quaked, with debris crumbling down.

In the dark and damp underground crevices, soil and stones continuously clattered, while startled snakes, insects, rats, and ants scrambled to flee. A gurgling yellow fluid seeped from the earth fissures.

An elder from the Ancient Race curled up, suppressing his presence in a narrow crack.

His fangs were hideous, fiercely glaring upwards. His body was covered with wounds, emitting a faint golden glow that slowly dissipated.

This was a sign that the Little World was about to shatter. It was hard to imagine an Immortal Level individual in such a dire state, hiding like a rat in the earth’s fissures.

Above was a desolate mountain, barren and jagged, where several Black Wolf Demon Immortals hovered in the air, then a giant bright moon rose, its cold light forming a net that tightly surrounded the area.

"The aura still remains, not sure what Secret Skill was used..."

"Hmph, what Underworld overlord, just that all races are too lazy to deal with them. Secretly colluding with that boy Bo Yuan is just seeking death!"

The Wolf Demon Immortals communicated with each other disdainfully, their expressions indifferent and tone contemptuous.

On a distant hill, a flash of light cast, revealing the figures of Zhang Kui and Bo Yuan.

Zhang Kui’s eyes turned with Tai Chi Light Wheels, immediately spotting the elder of the Ancient Race hiding in the earth veins. He smiled and said, "No rush, he’s not dead, just in hiding."

Bo Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, "I’ve been marginalized due to my status, thankfully my master taught me in secret. I didn’t mention this connection to anyone, yet somehow it has involved him."

"We’ll know once we rescue him."

Zhang Kui smiled slightly, immediately forming a Spell and deploying the Nightmare Prayer Illusion Technique, Clone Skill, and Transportation Skill.

He now wielded the Earth Demon 72 Techniques with ease, exhibiting myriad transformations.

Bam!

A figure suddenly shot out from around the besieged mountain peak, shattering stones that scattered everywhere, and flickered as it fled into the distance.

It was Zhang Kui’s clone transformed to look like the elder of the Ancient Race, casting a deception from afar.

"He’s out, chase after him!"

The Wolf Demon Immortals were stunned, instantly transporting themselves to follow.

"Master, come out quickly!"

Bo Yuan and Zhang Kui quickly appeared on the mountain summit, rescuing the elder of the Ancient Race.

"You... why did you come back?"

"Leave this place first!"

Shortly after the trio left, the deceived Wolf Demon Immortals swiftly returned, their fangs bared, eyes glowing with malicious light.

They didn’t have Zhang Kui’s Moon-taking Skill to backtrack images, but they had another Secret Skill of the tribe. After spewing out billowing black smoke, they could display a blurry silhouette.

"It’s Bo Yuan, he has associates!"

"Seal off the Star Realm, search the entire city!"

...

The order in the Vast Sea Star Realm was chaotic, with continuously incoming races for thousands of years forming their own settlements, resulting in heavy conflicts and frequent clashes.

However, this time, a concerted and thorough investigation was conducted, causing chaos in every settlement, with numerous Starships traversing the wilderness and cities.

Of course, they also knew that mortal forces weren’t much of a threat to three Immortal Levels, so each household had Divine Thought at the Immortal Level probing constantly.

"Hmph, this is the first time I’ve seen them act so swiftly!"

Inside a common Demon Race attic, a slightly glowing Illusion Array capable of evading Divine Thought shimmered slightly as Bo Yuan snorted and withdrew his gaze.

On the bed, after consuming the Spirit Pill given to him by Zhang Kui, the elder of the Ancient Race gradually recovered from his injuries. "Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Zhang Kui nodded slightly without speaking.

Bo Yuan had already mentioned the origin of this elder, whose name was Gu Sanshou, a congenitally deformed member of the Ancient Race who had dominated the underground world of the Vast Sea Star Realm for a long time, known for his bloody and ruthless methods.

Perhaps due to sympathy for similar plights, Gu Sanshou cared greatly for the low-born but extraordinarily gifted Bo Yuan. Even when their ideals later diverged and they rarely interacted, Bo Yuan retained great respect for him.

Bo Yuan spoke in a deep voice, "Master, our relationship is very secretive. How did they find you?"

Gu Sanshou let out a bitter laugh, "After your tribe members were driven out, I acted out of a sense of pupil-teacher loyalty and lent a helping hand, not realizing they were merely bait. They didn’t catch you, but I, the old fool, got caught."

Upon hearing this, Bo Yuan could scarcely conceal his anger. "I didn’t steal anything; someone must have framed me!"

"I know for sure."

Gu Sanshou sneered, "I even suspect who it might be."

A flicker of killing intent flashed in Bo Yuan’s eyes, "Who is it?"

Gu Sanshou looked in the direction of the Vast Sea Hall, his smile playful, "This method, of course, belongs to our Venerable Sea Dragon."

Bo Yuan was taken aback, "Why?"

Gu Sanshou’s eyes were full of mockery, "You are still young and don’t know much about this. The Vast Sea Star Realm was originally a relic. It was settled by several wandering races and was peaceful, but as more races arrived, naturally, some wanted to be the masters. Those who survived became the Venerable Sea Dragon."

"He was mediocre in talent and alone, but as more races gathered, the leaders naturally wanted power too. At such times, troubles always arose. You are just a scapegoat."

Saying this, the old man shook his head slightly,

"The Vast Sea Star Realm is about to fall into chaos. Leave early."

So that’s how it is...

Zhang Kui turned his head to look out the window, seeing those mundane creatures busy and vigilant, cursing and fighting at the slightest discomfort, he couldn’t help but shake his head slightly.

The Vast Sea Star Realm is vast, with far more population than the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty, but it is chaotic, full of scheming and intrigue, and unlikely to be relied upon.

Bo Yuan was also completely disillusioned with the Vast Sea Star Realm, "Master, to be honest, I returned this time to take away my clansmen. Do you know their whereabouts?"

Gu Sanshou laughed, "Speaking of your clansmen, they are quite lucky. A young one actually obtained the Beast Taming Star Realm legacy in the ancient ruins and got a little Star Beast."

"What was originally bait turned into a treasure, so naturally, some would want to seize it. I only know they fled to the edge of the Eastern Star Realm, with many races from the Vast Sea Star Realm sending people to hunt them down. I don’t know their current state."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Bo Yuan was shocked, and Zhang Kui’s brows furrowed.

In the Longevity Star Realm, the Blood God Sect and Star Beast occupy the Desolate Ancient Battlefield, the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty is in the Southern Star Realm, the Vast Sea Star Realm in the north, and the Western Star Realm is surrounded by the Black Tide of the Deceitful Immortal Influence.

Only the Eastern Star Realm is mysterious, with strange events frequently occurring, and many who enter never return.

Just then, Zhang Kui suddenly sensed something and looked out the window, a slight smile on his lips, "Didn’t you say the control treasure of the Vast Sea Star Realm wasn’t lost? It seems to be true."

Bo Yuan and Gu Sanshou were startled, quickly probing with Divine Thought, and immediately discovered starships and powerful auras converging from all directions.

"Damn!"

Gu Sanshou’s face gradually contorted with rage, "Looks like we can’t escape. Since there’s no way out, let’s take a few with us..."

Zhang Kui shook his head with a sigh, "No need to fight to the death. In a place like this, Old Zhang can leave if he wants, and no one can stop him."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the Chaos Heaven appeared above the pavilion.

After the three moved inside, Gu Sanshou looked at the never-before-seen crystal starship with a face full of surprise, secretly guessing Zhang Kui’s origins.

By this time, all around was tightly surrounded, and grand scenes appeared.

A Moon Wolf Demon Immortal had a giant bright moon rising behind them,

An Ancient Race sat cross-legged with black flames burning in both hands,

There was also an Insect Demon waving its hand, causing a cloud of insects to roll across the sky...

The Vast Sea Star Realm had many Immortal Level beings, with various races and techniques that amazed Zhang Kui. At the same time, he noticed a gloomy gaze from the Vast Sea Hall.

But before these people could react, the Chaos Heaven suddenly vanished, leaving behind a sea of uncertainty and suspicion.

The Vast Sea Star Realm’s Arrays appeared riddled with holes in Zhang Kui’s eyes. They didn’t even need to use the Immortal King Tower; the Reincarnation Bell’s stellar teleportation of the Chaos Heaven had already taken them hundreds of thousands of miles away into the starry sky.

The massive star reef behind gradually shrank in size, and Zhang Kui shook his head slightly.

This force had thoroughly disappointed him. With a formidable enemy looming, they were still fighting for power. Most likely, at the first sign of trouble, they’d flee into the void once again.

If he previously held a glimmer of hope for an alliance, that thought was now completely extinguished. The Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty ultimately had to rely on itself...

...

Just as Zhang Kui left the Vast Sea Star Realm, Master Illusion finally returned to the Black Tide area in the Longevity Western Star Realm.

The starry sky here was thoroughly corroded, countless Underworld Strangeness tumors piled up into majestic walls, and from time to time, Monarchs of the Strange broke out of eggs, waving tentacles or insect limbs, as if the whole wall was twisting, sending shivers down one’s spine.

Master Illusion was, of course, used to this, piloting a starship through the walls, continually traversing the dark space, constantly encountering fragments of stars completely corroded to darkness along the way.

Master Illusion suddenly remembered Zhang Kui’s instructions, asking him to search for abandoned Star Realms or fortresses as long as the Array patterns remained intact.

What is this for?

Master Illusion shook his head slightly and continued onward.

In the depths of the darkness along the way, huge shadows like stars would occasionally open their eyes, and upon sensing his presence, would casually close them again.

These stars were all formed from Underworld Strangeness tumors, exuding Immortal Level aura.

And deep within the stars, were transparent giant eggs, filled with armored soldiers, their faces crossed with black lines, eyes closed as if in a deep sleep...