Green mountains and clear waters, white clouds drifting leisurely.

The tinkling stream is pleasant to the ears, the land is covered with intoxicating orchids, there’s an ethereal glow from immortal fruits in the woods, and carved railings and jade steps are faintly visible among the mountains, presenting a beautiful immortal scenery.

Except, it’s too unreal…

Boom!

Zhang Kui broke through the cloud and mist, and with a wave of his hand, Fatty Tiger reverted from an orange cat to his original form, lying on the ground and vomiting incessantly, looking utterly miserable.

The situation was urgent just now, and they didn’t know how many times they had traversed space in an instant. Zhang Kui’s physical strength was formidable, so he was fine, but Fatty Tiger felt like he had been thrown into a blender, the world spinning until he was nearly unconscious.

Fatty Tiger shook his head, panting heavily as he looked around, “Taoist, where have we ended up?”

“A bizarre illusion realm…”

“Huh?!”

“Don’t panic…”

Zhang Kui laughed heartily and said as he looked around, “Outside is far more dangerous; though it’s an illusion realm, it is the only way to the Underworld.”

“The Sea Race is powerful, and there’s still the Evil God’s clone watching us closely. It’s better to find a way to return from the Underworld.”

“Oh…”

Fatty Tiger nodded and then kept sniffing around, eyes sparkling, nearly drooling, lamenting, “These immortal fruits are filled with spirit charm. If only they were real…”

Zhang Kui waved his hand casually, and a cherry-sized spirit fruit fell into his hand. Its texture was like red jade, fresh and tempting, with dew formed from spiritual mist on it, making it extremely enticing.

Zhang Kui recognized this item called the Clear Spirit Mysterious Fruit, something that could cause turmoil in Jianghu. Even with the Divine Land Array completed, it was only occasionally cultivated on Ugly Spirit Mountain in Bozhou, yet here in this illusion realm, it grew like wild fruit for free.

Poof!

As Zhang Kui used his Nightmare Prayer Skill, the Clear Spirit Mysterious Fruit in his hand immediately twisted, as if countless tiny insects had gathered, constantly wriggling their limbs, then exploded into smoke and dust.

Fatty Tiger was startled, “Taoist, what is this?”

Zhang Kui narrowed his eyes, “No wonder it looked familiar, turns out they’re old friends…”

Indeed, the power characteristic of this illusion realm is exactly like that of the Ancient Bronze Mirror, only one can make people dream, and the other can turn illusion into reality, creating powerful illusions.

And there’s another power mixed in, coming from the Underworld of strangeness!

Zhang Kui recalled the legend of this anomaly, sleeping in the deep sea, never found by anyone, able to form an immortal realm in dreams…

Turns out it wasn’t undiscoverable, but its true form is still in the Underworld, for some reason it can release power along the underworld passage.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kui’s expression turned grave, it was his first encounter with an Underworld anomaly that could affect the Mortal World, whatever the reason, it must be eradicated!

Just then, he heard the sound of people in the distance, it turned out Cyan Flood Dragon and others also entered the illusion realm, gathering towards him.

“Greetings to Sect Leader Zhang…”

Cyan Flood Dragon, upon seeing him, sighed in relief, unconsciously showing a hint of respect. After experiencing such a great battle, no one would take Zhang Kui as an ordinary Mahayana Realm anymore.

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, looking at everyone.

Huo Continent together with Barbarian Continent, more than thirty Mahayana had come in, which seemed a lot, but given the vastness of the two continents’ fleets, probably the rest had perished.

Suddenly, Zhang Kui sensed a faint killing intent, and when he looked up casually, the Great Barbarian King, who had been silent since entering, turned his head away.

Zhang Kui sneered in his heart, but his face showed no expression.

Cyan Flood Dragon sensed something amiss but didn’t want to get involved at all, anxiously asking, “Sect Leader Zhang, where is the path to life, this illusion realm is fraught with dangers, if the Evil God’s clone catches up, that would be bad…”

“Indeed, Sect Leader Zhang, we should hurry.”

“We shouldn’t linger here!”

Others echoed in agreement.

“The path to life is easy to say…”

Zhang Kui looked at everyone, his gaze stopping on Cyan Flood Dragon, and said in a deep voice, “This illusion is actually an underworld passage; I can open it for you at any time, but some matters need to be clarified first!”

The scene instantly fell silent.

They didn’t expect Zhang Kui to raise issues at such a critical moment.

City Lord Jin looked grim, “Sect Leader Zhang, we are in a perilous situation; can’t this wait until we leave?”

Zhang Kui laughed heartily, “Don’t blame me, each of you is looking for a way out, only our Eastern Continent seeks to reverse the situation. I can’t manage your choices, but some things can’t remain hidden forever!”

Having said this, he stared intently at Cyan Flood Dragon, “Old Zhang isn’t afraid to die, but he doesn’t want to be a bewildered ghost!”

Cyan Flood Dragon Wu’s expression changed several times, then he sighed, “Sect Leader Zhang, let’s talk privately.”

“Of course!”

Zhang Kui smiled slightly, formed a spell with his fingers, and waved his sleeve, causing clouds to swirl in the illusion realm, taking Cyan Flood Dragon away from everyone’s sight.

Cyan Flood Dragon saw a flash before him, realizing they were surrounded by thick auspicious clouds, sighed, cupped his hands, and said, “Now that things have come to this, I won’t hide anything. What does Sect Leader Zhang want to know?”

Zhang Kui’s expression turned serious, “What’s happening on the Celestial Essence Star, you are all fleeing in haste, don’t tell me you don’t know!”

Cyan Flood Dragon Wu took a deep breath, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, “Sect Leader Zhang, do you know the difficulty of reincarnation?”

Zhang Kui’s pupils contracted instantly, “Are you talking about the shadow lurking within reincarnation?”

Now it was Cyan Flood Dragon’s turn to look surprised, “Sect Leader Zhang, did you… have you possibly seen the Celestial Essence Star Reincarnation?”

Before Zhang Kui could answer, Cyan Flood Dragon shook his head slightly, “Forget it, Sect Leader Zhang doesn’t need to say more. I already know enough secrets, enough to make me live in constant fear, just wanting to escape as soon as possible.”

“The Sect Leader must know that reincarnation is the root of the stars, connecting Yin and Yang, nurturing the land, giving birth to the Star Array, and breeding all living things. As the Spirit Charm grows, it will continuously strengthen, becoming a Supreme Treasure among the Star Sea.”

“Such a thing would naturally draw covetous eyes, whether from Underworld oddities, Starry Sky Evil Gods, or even the powerful beings of this very star!”

“Though I don’t know what they intend to do with reincarnation, I do know that starting from tens of thousands of years ago, the Celestial Essence Star Reincarnation has been invaded, and not by just one, but three intruders, one of them being the Dark God.”

“The land of reincarnation has its own laws, making it hard for the world’s creatures to approach, yet somehow these powerful beings used certain means.”

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, what Cyan Flood Dragon said matched his own deductions, it seemed there was no lie, but how did this guy know so much?

With that thought, Zhang Kui asked in a deep voice, “Who are you exactly, and how do you know all this?”

A trace of hesitation flickered in Mr. Wu’s eyes, “I can tell the Sect Leader, but please keep it confidential.”

“The Sect Leader also knows that my organization is called the Celestial Craft Pavilion, nominally selling information, but its true origins are extraordinary.”

“According to the secret records in the pavilion, the Celestial Craft Pavilion originally came from a wondrous place outside the Star Realm, its true mission being to guard the reincarnation of various stars, even the Infinite Immortal Dynasty must treat it with respect.”

“During the ancient war, the Celestial Craft Pavilion’s lineage was almost severed, and we are all descendants from later generations, knowing little of many events.”

“As for how I know all this, it’s because within the Celestial Craft organization there’s a Divine Object that can reveal reincarnation scenes. After my master discovered the anomaly in reincarnation, he used all resources to send information to the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm, both to fulfill our duty and to seek entry into the Immortal Realm.”

“Fortunately, the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm still exists and even replied that they would send someone to handle it. However, my master passed away without ever seeing anyone come.”

Saying this, Cyan Flood Dragon’s eyes were filled with melancholy, “The Great Path is in chaos, the Celestial Craft Immortal Realm may have also encountered calamity. Sect Leader Zhang, the chaos from Underworld oddities is just a facade, the Celestial Essence Star might not escape catastrophe, why not leave with us, at least there may be hope…”

Cyan Flood Dragon rambled on, but the more Zhang Kui thought, the more things felt off. A Divine Object that can see reincarnation, someone would come to deal with it, the Thousand-Handed Buddha Corpse from beyond, the Nether Soil Stone Coffin… all these clues formed a line.

Zhang Kui’s expression turned excited, “When did your master send out the information?”

Cyan Flood Dragon was slightly taken aback, “It was about ten thousand years ago, and my master passed away thousands of years ago, I hadn’t even assumed my current form at that time.”

It matched!

Zhang Kui was thrilled, the Thousand-Handed Buddha Corpse was not just passing through, but had an important duty, yet coveted the Immortal Ship ruins and fell at Fallen Immortal Mountain.

The Nether Soil Stone Coffin was the key to solving the reincarnation dilemma, and even the Divine Object in the Celestial Craft Pavilion that could observe reincarnation was a missing part of the Nether Soil Stone Coffin!

“Where is that Divine Object?”

Zhang Kui asked eagerly, even adding, “Old Zhang doesn’t covet your things, if the reincarnation dilemma can be resolved, I’ll return it immediately…”

Of course, he didn’t explain further, as the Nether Soil Stone Coffin was currently too important, and the Evil God’s means were grotesque and unfathomable, the fewer who knew the better.

Cyan Flood Dragon stared thoughtfully at Zhang Kui, then let out a bitter laugh, “With such ambition, the Sect Leader, I am not someone petty. But unfortunately, after my master passed away, many strange events occurred in the Celestial Craft Pavilion, the entire cave dwelling collapsed, most died without even a burial place, otherwise, how would I have the qualification to inherit this role?”

Zhang Kui took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination, “Where is your Celestial Craft Pavilion cave dwelling, I’ll find it myself!”

Cyan Flood Dragon’s gaze tightened slightly, “I dare not hide from the Sect Leader, the Celestial Craft Pavilion cave dwelling is in the depths of the Sea Eye passage, it has already dug deep into the earth’s core, after various oddities occurred, it is as dangerous as the Underworld…”

While they were talking, within the Illusion Realm a group of Mahayana had already grown somewhat impatient.

The Great Barbarian King suddenly sneered, “Such a long time, what urgent matters could they have, perhaps they’ve left us behind?”

With these words, everyone’s face changed dramatically.

City Lord Jin’s mouth twitched, “Rest assured gentlemen, Mr. Wu is a person of his word, and Sect Leader Zhang is also someone who keeps his promises, they wouldn’t do such a thing.”

The Great Barbarian King wanted to argue further, but Elder Witch from Barbarian Continent tugged at his clothes, winking continuously.

The Great Barbarian King forcibly held back, letting out a cold snort.

He didn’t know why, but he found Zhang Kui very displeasing to the eye, especially after seeing him use that kind of silver flame, a primal aversion and wariness arose, even uncontrollably.

Just then, the entire Illusion Realm suddenly vibrated with a hum, the originally blue sky plunged into blackness, twisting continuously like a living thing.

The mountains and lands at the border of the Illusion Realm also began to lift and roll from afar, yet the streams and lakes in those areas still flowed strangely and slowly, as if the entire space was folding.

“What is that?!”

Everyone was instantly creeped out.

While Zhang Kui, who was conversing, also furrowed his brows, waving his hand to break through the mist and appear in front of everyone.

Even City Lord Jin’s tone carried a hint of displeasure, pointing to the distance and asking, “Sect Leader Zhang, is this the path of life you spoke of?”

Zhang Kui let out a cold chuckle, “A path is always walked out by people, finding a way out is no different.”

As he spoke, he slowly grasped the hilt of the Immortal Sword behind him.

Clang!

A dragon’s roar made everyone’s Divine Soul tremble, before their eyes was only endless purple Evil Light, carrying a terrifying aura of annihilation.

“What’s he going to do!”

“It’s the end of me…”

Many were scared out of their wits.

However, the purple light quickly dispersed, and upon reopening their eyes, a massive black crack appeared in the Illusion Realm, black mist swirling, on the other side the sound of frantic, mournful wails…

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