The environnt of the Ghost Rong Kingdom is harsh, with many herders believing in Shamanism, worshipping the spirits of heaven and earth, and avoiding the Forbidden Land of evil spirits, which has beco a sacred mountain no one dares to approach.
Due to the obvious anomalies of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, the differences on the border are significant, coupled with the simple and honest people of the Northern Border State, the Human Race Divine Path has been introduced into the Ghost Rong Kingdom.
Zhang Kui was unaware of these developnts as he led the group of demons to Shazhou.
Shazhou, being in the Si branch, should have a Bing Fire Array; half desert, half Gobi, matching the local terrain.
Zhang Kui was more cautious regarding Shazhou, not only because of the Golden Light Cave's Stone Man Tomb, but because of the famous Fallen Immortal Mountain at its border.
It is now known that the so-called "Three Mountains" are not Forbidden Lands of evil spirits, but relics from an ancient war, breeding strangeness and containing all sorts of unimaginable things.
Profound Yin Mountain houses "Artifact Demons," "Divine Resentnt," and "Immortal Fiends," with one ancient cave containing a bone altar left by "Alien Invaders," but Zhang Kui didn't ascend the lightning-covered summit.
It's likely that similar things exist on Fallen Immortal Mountain since the mysterious Nether Soil stone coffin originated there, and the Thousand-Handed Buddha Corpse that erged nearly destroyed the Peacock Buddha Country.
Although Zhang Kui is at the peak among mortals, after the Illusion Dream Immortal Realm of Black River Water Mansion, he dared not be careless with those ruins of Alien Invaders, as they might belong to another realm altogether.
Over thirty Mahayana cultivators entered, truly causing a great commotion.
Their actions were without concealnt; if there was any movent in the Stone Man Tomb, it would definitely appear.
After waiting a while, seeing the Gobi stretch endlessly and no movent from the direction of the Golden Light Cave, Zhang Kui smiled slightly, "It seems the Stone Man Tomb is sensible. Let's begin, rember, do not interfere near Fallen Immortal Mountain, as the Divine Land Array will exclude it."
"Obey the True Man's decree!"
The group of demons departed, and soon the entire Shazhou was shaking, with red light filling the sky…
...
The Qin Mountain Range of Qingzhou is not far from Shazhou, but even here, the tremors were felt and red light could be faintly seen on the horizon.
At the peak of a high mountain, cold mist rolled and snow weighed heavy on the pines, two figures stood with their hands behind their backs, looking silently in the direction of Shazhou.
One was an old man in a blue robe with eyes like insect compound eyes, precisely the Pri Minister of the Chai Kingdom.
The other was a three-ter tall brawny man, not only clad in bronze armor but with black, hard carapace beneath, an array of eyes on his forehead, and mandibles flashing coldly.
The brawny man spoke in a deep voice, "Pri Minister, as you predicted, the Stone Man Tomb does not dare to move lightly."
The Pri Minister of the Chai Kingdom snorted, "What I didn't expect was that Xuan ngji, that woman, was so eager to ally with the Human Race. The montum of Zhang Kui has beco unstoppable."
"Just watch, Golden Light Cave, Yunng Water Mansion, even Celestial River Water Mansion will regret this in the future…"
"What do we care about them!"
A trace of anger flashed in the brawny man's eyes, "The Third Princess is spreading rumors that you as the Pri Minister and I as the Marshal are traitors, while deliberately omitting others."
"The way they've been looking at these past two days is off, if Zhang Kui arrives, they will surely capture us for surrendering."
The Pri Minister let out a cold snort, "Divide and conquer, they're all fools!"
The Grand Marshal of the Chai Kingdom sighed longingly, "Central State is no longer a place to stay. I've been in contact with Grassland Blood Sea Slaughter Boli Demon Monarch who is willing to shelter us, let's go."
The Pri Minister was silent for a while, a trace of venom passing through his eyes, "To force us to this pitiful state, it can't be that simple."
The Grand Marshal of the Chai Kingdom's eyes grew cold, "Are you going to slaughter the Human Race for revenge? Are you comparable to the Spirit Sect Leader Chi Lin? Don't drag down with you!"
The Pri Minister sneered, "There's no need for us to act directly, a great scourge still wanders in Central State, just a little manipulation from ..."
The Grand Marshal was initially confused but then realized, "Are you referring to... the Divine Corpse?"
The Pri Minister nodded, then suddenly pulled out a cyan-green egg from his hand.
The Grand Marshal gasped sharply, "How did you bring this out? Last ti in the Underworld, could it be..."
The Pri Minister grinned sinisterly, "Isn't the Third Princess keen to know what happened with the Insect Emperor in the Underworld? Of course, I must leave her so clues!"
In the dim snowy night, the green egg glowed intermittently with red light…
...
Bing Fire is the Yang Fire, like the sun at noon. Coupled with Shazhou's terrain, when Siling Mountain was first ford, it was covered with glazed brilliance, dazzling and with a subtle flow of firelight, wondrously intricate.
Siling Mountain absorbed most of the heat, making the expansive plains below pleasantly cool, with Earth Veins surging and underground rivers gushing forth. Unexpectedly, a vast vibrant oasis was likely to form, greatly increasing Shazhou's population.
As for Siling Mountain itself, it is likely to produce countless fire springs in the future, becoming an ideal place for artifact refining and casting.
Zhang Kui did not forget that there existed a mysterious Water Mansion deep in the ocean beneath Shazhou, but the change in Spirit Veins did not affect it.
After finishing in Shazhou, Zhang Kui did not linger long and directly led the demon group to Qingzhou.
Things went smoothly in Qingzhou as well, within days, in the Ding Fire Array, an uncanny green mountain rose abruptly, this is Wuling Mountain, surrounded by lushness, with a cave of Yin Fire casting a dim light in its center.
The next destination was Dianzhou, now that the Array of the Twelve Earthly Branches and Sun Moon Wheel has ford seven stations, the Divine Dynasty and all states of the Human Race were exhilarated with anticipation.
As their journey progressed, Zhang Kui's vigor grew increasingly overwhelming, and the demons sincerely revered him, weather changed colors, sweeping across the Divine Continent.
Therefore, when they arrived in Dianzhou, seeing the entire Chai Kingdom present to welco them with respect, no one was surprised.
"Many thanks to True Man Zhang for your protection..."
The Third Princess of Chai Kingdom, Chi Liyan, stepped forward from the crowd, gratefully bowing in thanks.
She hadn't expected such a colossal calamity to be dispelled in this manner, the principal ministers of the Chai Kingdom ca to her in unison, confidently shifting all bla onto the Pri Minister and the Grand Marshal.
Chi Liyan was not surprised either, as this scenario was deliberately orchestrated by her. These people were not afraid of her, or even the Insect Emperor, but the innate divine being before them.
At this thought, Chi Liyan imdiately kneeled on one knee, "Chai Kingdom is willing to submit to the Human Race, pledging allegiance to the True Man."
Zhang Kui nodded slightly, unsurprised. The Divine Path network spanned thousands of miles in an instant; Chi Liyan had already reported during their journey, and now it was rely a performance.
However, what needed reprimanding, must still be reprimanded.
Zhang Kui narrowed his eyes slightly, coldly surveying the surroundings. As expected, the Chai Kingdom was a nest of venomous creatures. Centipedes and serpent-like bugs were common, but there were also many unnad strange insects emitting colorful Qi, evidently even their breath carried poison.
Wherever his gaze landed, the cultivators of the Chai Kingdom bowed their heads, trembling in fear. To them, this True Man Zhang felt three tis more terrifying than the Insect Emperor. Fortunately, they surrendered quickly.
"Is there anyone being two-faced?"
Zhang Kui suddenly asked in a stern voice.
The cultivators of the Chai Kingdom imdiately felt their scalps tingle with fear, looking pleadingly at the Third Princess Chi Liyan.
If they were bold enough, they wouldn't have feared a half-dead Insect Emperor, let alone this ruthless Zhang Kui.
Chi Liyan respectfully clasped her hands, saying, "Only the main culprits, the Pri Minister and Marshal, escaped. Everything else is proceeding smoothly."
They escaped?
Zhang Kui nodded slightly, not bothering to pay further attention, "In that case, withdraw for now; I need to modify the Spirit Veins and establish Weiling Mountain."
"As you command, True Man!"
Chi Liyan quickly led the Chai Kingdom demons to retreat, both guarding and observing.
Weiling Mountain, like Bozhou, was to establish the Yi Earth Array. However, according to the changes here, all things beca flavorful, more suitable for planting special Spirit dicines.
The world turned upside down, the winds and clouds shifted. The demons of the Chai Kingdom watched Zhang Kui change the heavens and the earth, all filled with amazent. No wonder the proud Third Princess would follow like a servant.
With the completion of the Dianzhou Grand Array, Zhang Kui imdiately set out, followed distantly by the Chai Kingdom demons, displaying a readiness to assist at any ti.
Zhang Kui's expression remained unchanged, like a god passing through.
All this was within his expectations. Establishing the Divine Continent Array was also in part to sweep across the Divine Continent and eliminate hidden dangers.
Ahead lay Zezhou, with its many rivers and lakes, historically known as Ze Country. Not only did it house the Yunng Water Mansion, but also the perilous Cangkong Mountain, serving as the final barrier.
Unexpectedly, atop a high mountain at the border, an old man, his hair and beard all white, dressed in a plain robe, had set up a banquet, waiting.
"True Man Zhang, it must have been a hard journey…"
The old man gracefully clasped his hands and said, "Why not co down and have a drink?"
Yuan Huang behind him twitched his eyebrows, Damn, how does this fellow use the sa tactics as .
Zhang Kui narrowed his eyes, the Sun and Moon Light Wheel turning in his pupils, and asked in a deep voice, "Divine Power... who are you?"
Indeed, this old man was a god, and not an Incense Fire God, but one who practiced ancient Divine Path, very similar to those Mountain Gods in the Secret Realm of Jingjiang Water Mansion.
Could it be he was a survivor from back then?
Zhang Kui's eyes flickered, and his body instantly appeared atop the high mountain, not taking a seat, but asking indifferently, "Practicing ancient Divine Path, how did you escape from the hands of alien invaders?"
"Alien invaders?"
The old man first looked puzzled, then shook his head with a smile, "I don't understand True Man Zhang's question. This old man is the master of Yunng Water Mansion, and by chance acquired a legacy from Cangkong Mountain, becoming the Water God of this thousand-mile Ze Country."
"Oh, I see…"
Zhang Kui felt sowhat disappointed. These once lofty Forbidden Lands were no longer an issue; instead, the remnants left by the alien invaders were far more frightening.
Since obtaining the Divine Strange Pearl from the Three-eyed Giant Corpse in the Secret Realm of Ting Mountain, everything seed to have appeared on a predestined path; he was eager to find soone to ask about it.
"What do you want?"
Since the person before him was unaware, Zhang Kui was disinclined to bother.
The old man smiled gracefully, "True Man Zhang has swept across the Central State, reestablishing the Human Race Divine Path. This old man is greatly impressed and wishes to lead Yunng Water Mansion into the human fold."
Zhang Kui glanced at him indifferently,
"What are the conditions?"
Among the surrendered Forbidden Lands, Lanjiang Water Mansion was a friend; the Sea Eye Demons were due to a curse; the Black River Water Mansion because of an illusion; the Chai Kingdom due to internal turmoil — each had their reasons.
This old man setting up a banquet here was clearly to discuss terms.
"True Man Zhang is wise."
The old man complinted with a smile, then a gleam of anticipation flashed in his eyes, "This old man is the Water God of this thousand-mile Ze Country and has studied the Divine Path ticulously for thousands of years. True Man Zhang's reestablishnt of the Human Race Divine Path carries great destiny; I only ask to beco the True God of Humanity."
Seeing Zhang Kui remain silent, his voice took on a hint of urgency, "Just make this old man the True God of Humanity, and not only will the ten or so Mahayana of the Water Mansion all pledge allegiance, but I will also impart my millennium of knowledge from exploring Cangkong Mountain to the True Man."
In the distance, the towering shadows of the Yunng Water Mansion appeared, looking at Zhang Kui with a hint of hope.
Now that the montum of the human race had been established, with many Forbidden Lands submitting, coupled with this earth-shattering Grand Array, an unprecedented power was set to form, naturally driving a desire to join for self-preservation.
Amidst countless expectant eyes, Zhang Kui calmly said, "Two thousand years ago, the ancient Ze Country disrespected the divine laws, and a flood wreaked havoc in an instant, countless creatures buried at the mouths of fish and shrimp."
"During the Yu Dynasty, humans and demons cohabited, the faith in the Water God shrouded the land, causing centuries of turmoil and spawning countless bloody legends."
"Even when Qian moved in a population, the tradition of blood sacrifices persisted for nearly a thousand years, with even the slightest slack bringing catastrophic floods…"
With Zhang Kui's words, the old man's face grew increasingly unsightly, and the demons in the distance beca restless.
Zhang Kui paid no heed, a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes as he sneered,
"Ask yourself, what the damn hell do you think you are!"
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