What is this?

Zhang Kui felt his scalp tingle. He glanced at Yuan Huang and the others, then lifted his head to observe carefully.

This time, he examined it very closely.

He noticed that on the mottled Moon Sea, the palace outlines were quite clear, with layers closely packed, and he could even see different colors.

Furthermore, on what seemed to be the moon's orbit, there were many small black dots that remained motionless, unclear as to what they were.

Regarding this stone disc's halo, Zhang Kui first thought of a telescope, but then he doubted it.

It wasn't just a simple telescope because looking at the moon through this thing only made it slightly larger...

Zhang Kui squinted slightly and turned to Yuan Huang, "Is there an illusion array on the moon, and this thing can see through it?"

"Taoist Friend Zhang has guessed right!"

Yuan Huang laughed heartily and nodded, "Moreover, we can confirm that it is the legendary Demon Race Celestial Court."

Zhang Kui became interested. Sometimes, creatures of the Demon Race heard the Great Path's sound from the Moon Palace, giving birth to spiritual wisdom and cultivation, thus forming the Moon Worship Lineage. Therefore, the Moon Palace Demonic Celestial Court legend was never interrupted.

The moon unexpectedly had an illusion array concealing it, something he had never considered.

Upon thinking this, Zhang Kui avoided the halo and began to operate the Tongyou Skill with all his might.

Yuan Huang laughed lightly,

"Friend, this illusion array with the naked eye can..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Zhang Kui's eyes, within which the Sun and Moon Light Wheel rotated, suddenly bursting into brilliant light, two beams piercing the night sky, shooting straight into the heavens.

The Tongyou Skill can see through maze arrays and invisible ghosts, looking above at the Cyan Nether and below into the Nine Netherworld.

If this skill were cultivated to the utmost, it could transform into the Thirty-Six Celestial Gang Skills' Returning to Heaven and Returning to the Sun. By then, one could gain insight into all heavens and shine upon the Yanfu World, the Billions of Eternal Sand Realms, displaying the past or present.

After Zhang Kui's Golden Core Seventh Transformation, it was the first time he used all his mana to perform this skill.

Yuan Huang felt his scalp tingle as he turned to look at the other two, discovering they were also shocked.

Zhang Kui naturally did not know that at this time, as he operated the Tongyou Skill with all his might, he immediately discovered that the sky was enveloped by a faint golden mist.

He suddenly recalled being attacked by Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi while flying, wondering if it was this.

He wondered if he could see through it...

Zhang Kui concentrated all his mana into his eyes, and the beams grew thicker, causing the mist to gradually dissipate like frosted glass.

Soon after, the moon seemed to be shrouded in a milky white halo, and when the halo gradually faded, he finally saw the palace outlines...

At this point, Zhang Kui's eyes were already painfully swollen, so he quickly dispersed his mana and closed his eyes for a short rest.

Upon reopening them, he was met with the curious gazes of Yuan Huang and the other two, "Taoist Friend Zhang, did you...see it?"

Zhang Kui nodded and said solemnly, "There is indeed an illusion array on the Moon Palace, and not only that, but there is also an array above the Cyan Nether..."

After describing his past experiences, he found that the three were not surprised.

Yuan Huang sighed,

"Your skill is profound, but what you mentioned, we all know. Once, a powerful being almost lost his life trying to penetrate the Cyan Nether, as it becomes increasingly difficult the higher one goes."

"Perhaps only an immortal could escape this cage, but even the most ancient in the Forbidden Lands have never heard of anyone becoming immortal. It was only recorded in ancient secret realm murals that there were immortals."

Zhang Kui nodded with some confusion, "Even if this thing can see through the maze array, the Moon Palace remains elusive. Could there be some other hidden reason?"

Yuan Huang smiled,

"That's right. You also know that there are many entrances to the Underworld, with different places leading to different locations—this Bright Moon Island being one such entrance."

"And when this thing reaches the Underworld, it will display a map—a map leading to the Moon Palace—though the way is fraught with danger, and the Nether Soil Stone Coffin is key to cracking it."

"I see..."

Zhang Kui laughed heartily, "I wonder why the Immortal Path is severed. Going to the Moon Palace might reveal it. I, Old Zhang, am quite interested in this Demon Race Celestial Court, and next year I have to see it for myself."

"Great!"

Yuan Huang was delighted, raising his cup, "Then it's settled. The Immortal Path is treacherous, and we will watch each other's backs. With Taoist Friend Zhang joining us, we will surely gain something next year. Come, let's all drink to that!"

"Please!"

Under the moonlight, one human and three demons clinked their glasses, a harmonious atmosphere prevailing.

Seizing this opportunity, Zhang Kui wasn't shy. He began to inquire about the various secrets of this world, as human civilization had been severed several times, leaving them knowing far too little.

"The Forbidden Lands, well, aren't much actually..."

Yuan Huang chatted while drinking,

"In ancient times, something happened. Perhaps war, perhaps changes in the world. All civilizations were built upon ruins."

"Someone powerful found the path to the Underworld and the ancient secret realms, using them as a foundation to gather like-minded people, gradually forming the forces in the Forbidden Lands. However, each family holds its own secrets and legacy, hence their divided territories, barring outsiders from peering in."

"As for the General's Tomb...I don't know much, but I heard their entrance is related to the ancient Underworld shadow soldiers..."

Underworld shadow soldiers?

Zhang Kui pondered, no wonder the crowd at the General's Tomb called each other by military ranks. Their appearances also didn't resemble demons—a likely ancient race...

The Three-Tailed Demoness Bao Wuxin smiled coquettishly, "This world also has quite a few powerful races, comparable in strength to the Forbidden Lands."

"There are over a thousand races in the East Sea, each aligned with the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch in the depths of the East Sea Sea Eye and the East Sea Water Mansion. They have been at war for thousands of years, becoming mortal enemies."

"Though the Spiritual Sect is on an island in the East Sea, it consists mostly of land demons who do not participate in the Sea Race conflicts. True Man Zhang, do avoid getting involved in these troubled waters..."

"Thank you for the advice, Taoist Friend Bao!"

Zhang Kui cupped his hands and continued to ask:

"Then what are the 'Three Mountains'?"

"Three Mountains..."

The Three Demons exchanged glances, their expressions grave.

Yuan Huang said solemnly:

"There are actually many places like the Three Mountains, considered forbidden lands among forbidden lands, rumored to be related to Ancient Battlefields. They contain dangers no less than the Underworld and have ancient fierce creatures in slumber."

"Exploring Underworld relics can yield various rewards, yet the Three Mountains are only dangerous and not worth the risk. We also prefer not to provoke them."

At this moment, the generally silent Four-Eyed Monk Bonaluo suddenly spoke:

"Taoist Friend Zhang, are you familiar with the Peacock Buddha Country?"

Zhang Kui nodded, "I've heard of it. It's on the other side of Fallen Immortal Mountain."

Bonaluo lowered his eyes and formed a hand seal,

"My Celestial River Water Mansion and Peacock Buddha Country's forbidden Blood Vihara Temple are closely allied. Last month, news came out that someone was causing trouble on the other side of Fallen Immortal Mountain, provoking a Thousand-Handed Buddha Corpse. Now, the entire Peacock Buddha Country is a wasteland..."

Zhang Kui felt a chill go over his scalp.

Just hearing about it, that thing must at least be equivalent to the level of a Divine Corpse or a Demon-Entering Mountain Ancestor. It turns out that beyond the Three Mountains lies such terrifying entities. Luckily, I didn't wander around.

Speaking of which, it's fortunate that the seven State Preceptors managed to erase all of the Divine Corpse's consciousness, so it just wanders the wilderness and now spends most of the time asleep. If there was any trace of malicious intent left, it could have brought about a great catastrophe...

The four drank and chatted about Taoism, and before they knew it, the night had passed. After daybreak, they each went their separate ways.

Zhang Kui rode the auspicious clouds towards Taiyuan City, feeling he had gained a lot that night, with many doubts now clarified.

Unconsciously, Taiyuan City had appeared before his eyes, with countless boats and sails on the sea, seagulls flying, a scene of tranquility.

As the Three-tailed Demoness Bao Wuxin had said, the sea demons migrated from other seas, aligned themselves under the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch, eager to prove themselves by launching attacks everywhere.

The two Sea Race powers have held a grudge for thousands of years but have mostly maintained a balance. The actions of the Sea Demons have not endeared them to either side, so no one seeks revenge.

The Spiritual Sect only cares about the Divine Strange Pearl, plus Bao Wuxin's mediation, making this seemingly perilous Quanzhou temporarily stable.

Zhang Kui concealed himself and landed off the clouds, finding a crowd gathered in front of the Prefecture Government Office and climbed onto a nearby rooftop.

A robust official from the Kaiyuan Sect was loudly announcing:

"Citizens, a new Human Race Holy Temple will soon be built. Before that, everyone must sincerely pray to the Divine Court Bell, either at home or at the Divine Temple, and report the names and birthdates of all family members..."

A ruffian with slanted eyes laughed boisterously, "Sir, what's this all about? Can this Sacred Artifact give me a wife?"

The crowd burst into laughter.

The official was not angry and glanced at the ruffian with a sneer, "In the future, the Court will establish a merit system, and everyone will have their merit points."

"These merit points will be indispensable for everyone, needed to access unified medical centers, schools, and cultivator institutes."

"While it won't give you a wife, if you oppress the good, others need only a single incense stick to report it to the True God. Immediately, an official will summon you to the Divine Temple for a trial, with strict laws. No wealthy merchant or noble, nor ordinary citizen, can escape!"

The crowd fell silent at first, then gradually erupted in cheers, though some looked displeased.

Zhang Kui watched from above, amused.

The Divine Dynasty's system cost many people much effort, yet he also contributed many ideas.

Such as household registration management, and this divine judicial system. Previously, wealthy merchants and noble scholars controlled government offices, rendering laws meaningless. Now, anyone can file a complaint, and with divine oversight preventing nepotism, many might find it hard to adjust.

Nevertheless, they are a minority. As medical centers, schools, and the cultivator system are established, these illiterate commoners will wield immense power.

However, these are concerns for Helian Boxiong and others. As long as the Divine Path continues to operate smoothly, his job is done.

Thinking this, Zhang Kui's figure flickered back to the Astronomical Bureau.

Fatty Tiger was groggy in the courtyard. Seeing him, he yawned, "Taoist, you're back."

"Hmm, where's Zhu Sheng?"

"Heard a cultivator family was using live humans to refine demon ghosts, so he took people to suppress them."

Zhang Kui nodded without concern. Zhu Sheng, equipped with the Thunder Sword and possessing profound sword intent, had quickly entered the Celestial Tribulation Realm. Anything less than Divine Travel Realm would be easily slain.

He turned and returned to the bedroom, opposite a giant map of Central State. He saw Anqing State, Lai State, Bozhou, Lanzhou, Qingjiang State, Qingzhou, Quanzhou, and Jiangzhou had all been marked in red.

Among the thirteen provinces under heaven, more than half have been reclaimed. The construction of the Divine Dynasty system is underway in most places.

The remaining five provinces are held by the National Guardian Clans. They don't care much, but the forbidden lands behind them are troublesome. Solving these would end the human race's chaotic era.

After the Yu Dynasty's fall, the dark chaotic era spanned more than three hundred years, marked by constant wars and rampant demon ghosts, leaving ten households with nine empty. Now, in less than a year, the situation improved, preserving the human race's vitality—a blessing.

At this moment, outside the courtyard, Fatty Tiger suddenly bristled, growling softly at a certain spot.

"Stupid creature, relax, it's a guest."

Zhang Kui turned slowly, watching a woman in black emerge from the darkness.

"Third Princess, you've been peeping day and night, not even sparing Old Zhang during his bath. What are your intentions?"

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