Redemption of a Born Demon

Wang Han gazed at the blue sky and sea of clouds before him, chatting with Yi Beidou with a smile.

"This is no time to relax. Our last clash did have a certain deterrent effect, but that just means our next attacker will be fully prepared. The danger will likely be far greater than the last ambush," Yi Beidou said.

Wang Han’s expression turned solemn upon hearing this. He replied seriously,

"Understood. I’ll remain on high alert."

Yi Beidou had a point. The journey across the Mediterranean Sea was over four thousand kilometers long, taking at least five hours. That was more than enough time for some Secret Organizations to make thorough preparations.

The Illuminati, who had attacked earlier, were a case of insufficient preparation.

If another attack were to occur, it would likely be exceptionally dangerous.

They flew another five hundred kilometers without incident. All along their route, various organizations and national powers on the ground were using every method at their disposal to monitor the plane’s movements.

"Is no one else going to make a move?"

"Could it be that even the Sleepers are helpless against Yi Beidou? Are they just going to watch as he crosses their sphere of influence?"

"Don’t be so hasty. Someone will definitely strike, and when they do, it will be a decisive blow."

"..."

The various powers were all discussing the situation.

「After covering more than three thousand kilometers.」

Aboard the fighter jet, everything seemed normal.

But Yi Beidou’s expression suddenly tensed.

He kept feeling as if a sound was reaching his ears.

It was normal to be surrounded by all sorts of noise in a high-altitude, high-speed environment. But for a powerful expert like Yi Beidou, he could distinguish the source of any sound.

’But if it were some external attack, my Demon Flame covering the jet should have sensed something.’

TING-A-LING-LING!

Suddenly, the crisp, clear sound of a bell rang out abruptly in Yi Beidou’s mind.

The ringing did not originate from the physical world, nor was it transmitted through normal magnetic fields or energy channels. Instead, it seemed to come from a much deeper, grander place, bypassing all of Yi Beidou’s defenses to enter his mind directly.

’This feeling?’

A sense of familiarity rose in Yi Beidou’s heart.

「In another place, one that did not exist in reality.」

Within a dark Void, a brilliant river, like a galaxy, flowed without end.

The Human Dao River.

Among the countless wondrous realms of the Void, this was the grandest and most majestic. For thousands of years, the thoughts of billions of living beings had gathered here, encompassing all the mysteries of the past and present.

As long as one lived in the human world, their subconscious was inevitably connected to this Human Dao River.

Only Spirit Cultivators of the highest achievement, who could mobilize and influence a trace of the Human Dao River’s power, could use this channel to launch an attack. Such an assault ignored all magnetic and energy-based defenses to strike the mind directly, making it impossible to guard against.

At this moment, a pale-skinned woman in a plain white robe floated above the Human Dao River. In her hand, she held a string of archaic Copper Bells, which she was gently shaking.

This string of Copper Bells was not real, but was the illusory Spirit Treasure, the "Soul-Attracting Bell."

However, this Spirit Treasure was different from those held by other Ancient Ones. The Lady of the Three Yins had used a special method to refine it into her mind, making it her "Lifebound Spirit Treasure."

With a single thought, she could make the Spirit Treasure return to nothingness, preventing anyone from ever taking it. It could also travel with her mind through the great void, entering numerous wondrous realms.

An ordinary Spirit Treasure could not be brought into the Human Dao River by a Spirit Cultivator.

As the Lady of the Three Yins shook them, the Copper Bells emitted a crisp sound that echoed through this void-like realm. Ripples spread out in circles, and even the ceaselessly flowing Human Dao River showed faint ripples under the sonic vibrations.

One should not underestimate these small ripples. Any power capable of affecting the Human Dao River was of an exceptionally terrifying level, something that could not be achieved with mere Cultivation and Spiritual Power alone.

In a past era, the Lady of the Three Yins had experimented with the Divine Dao. Worshipped in a certain region, she gathered a vast amount of Incense Fire Wish Power within the Soul-Attracting Bell, successfully refining it into her Lifebound Spirit Treasure. This created a direct connection to the Human Dao River, granting her a sliver of power to influence it.

As these ripples spread, they followed a marker provided by Lotus, their influence passing directly into Yi Beidou’s mind.

The Soul-Attracting Bell, as its name implied, possessed the power to stun the Divine Soul and capture one’s Soul. It could even directly pull a person’s Life Magnetic Field from their body.

The ringing rapidly intensified in Yi Beidou’s mind, causing his iron-firm consciousness to waver and go blank for an instant.

To achieve this from across the Human Dao River was nearly the limit of the Lady of the Three Yins’ power; she could not have a major impact on Yi Beidou’s Divine Soul.

But creating a momentary opening in Yi Beidou’s mind was enough.

"My part is done. It’s your turn," the Lady of the Three Yins said faintly.

Her voice had barely faded when a strange phenomenon appeared in the dark Void.

A lotus flower bloomed from the darkness, and the figure of Lotus sat serenely on a Lotus Platform.

On the other side, a golden wheel spun, opening what looked like a spatial tunnel from which an imposing, stalwart man emerged.

"Hong Datong hasn’t made a move? We’re about to attack his disciple, yet he remains indifferent. Could your judgment have been mistaken?" the stalwart man asked, looking at Lotus.

The two of them had been hiding nearby precisely to guard against a potential attack from Hong Datong.

If he had truly achieved the level of a True Spirit and could stir up waves in the Human Dao River, he would most likely react to them targeting his disciple.

But as things stood, the Human Dao River remained calm.

"Perhaps he doesn’t think we can succeed. His state is likely incomplete, so he probably won’t act unless it’s a critical moment."

"Alright, Your Majesty the Saint King, you just need to act as our Protector. Now it’s my turn to make a move."

Lotus said with a smile, his gaze turning to the Human Dao River.

Lotus, in one of his important reincarnations, had once traveled to the Western Regions, where he founded a religion and spread its teachings, leaving a profound impact. His connection to and influence over the Human Dao River was even stronger than that of the Lady of the Three Yins.

「Aboard the plane.」

As Yi Beidou’s consciousness entered a blank state under the influence of the Soul-Attracting Bell, the Demon Flame enveloping the jet seemed to dim as well.

However, Yi Beidou quickly came to his senses. He was about to stir his Divine Thought to break free from this insidious attack when a much stronger influence struck him, making him feel as if the world was spinning.

Out of the darkness, a seven-colored radiant light extended from the distance, forming a path. Lotus flowers bloomed along the path, and a figure walked toward Yi Beidou, stepping on the blossoms.

The man was casually wrapped in coarse linen, which bore several stains that looked like blood. It resembled nothing so much as a burial shroud.

His features were gentle, his skin fair and smooth, and he had a mustache. An ambiguous smile seemed to be perpetually on his face.

Yi Beidou’s eyes narrowed slightly. ’No wonder this feels so familiar. It’s just like when he attacked me in my dream.’

"Lotus. It’s you again," Yi Beidou said coolly.

"Young man, we meet again," Lotus said with a smile.

"The last time you entered my dreams, I shattered your Illusion Realm with a single thought. My power is even greater now. Do you really think you can succeed?" Yi Beidou asked.

"And what makes you think I used my full strength last time? I was merely probing you, trying to see what you might be hiding."

"But this time is different. I think that if I push you to the brink of death, whatever you’re hiding will reveal itself."

The smile on Lotus’s face remained, but his words were bone-chillingly cold.

"I don’t have time to waste with you here."

Yi Beidou didn’t want to get entangled with Lotus. While he was trapped in this Illusion Realm, his control over reality would weaken. With his Demon Flame and Jade Power diminished, others could take advantage of the opening.

BOOM!!

The Demon Flame around him erupted, about to burn through the Illusion Realm and return him to reality.

"Why the rush? I saw your master not long ago. Don’t you want to know what happened?"

Lotus’s expression didn’t change as he continued to smile.