Redemption of a Born Demon

Donghua. Special Security Bureau Headquarters.

"They’re refusing to withdraw from the fight? Instead, they’re preparing to intercept and engage Xu Fu proactively?"

Zhao Ping was stunned when he received the news.

But on second thought, he calmed down. This was, indeed, something Yi Beidou would do.

However, this matter was no longer something he could decide on his own. It had to be reported to the higher-ups for discussion.

After all, the destructive power of the East King was immense, and with Sleepers appearing all over the world, the importance of Yi Beidou and his team had skyrocketed. Their actions were no longer within the scope of what he could approve with a single word.

The discussion among the higher-ups was swift. They instructed Zhao Ping to fully cooperate with Yi Beidou’s team and provide them with absolute support.

The Donghua leadership was well aware that their attempts to persuade Yi Beidou would be futile. That being the case, they might as well offer their full support and leave a good impression.

After receiving the intelligence from Donghua, Yi Beidou’s team acted immediately. They prepared to set out at once for the Eastern Mediterranean Region to intercept the East King.

Just as Yi Beidou’s team made their move, an incarnation of Beretta observed their movements from a distance, not far from their resting point.

’Making a move so soon? From the looks of it, they seem to be heading east? Could it be...’

A look of surprise appeared on the incarnation’s face, but it quickly seemed to grasp Yi Beidou’s intentions.

’To actually want to engage a Sleeper proactively? Such boldness. I wonder what the outcome will be this time?’

An interested smile touched the incarnation’s lips. With a light step, it set off, following the direction in which Yi Beidou’s team had departed.

It needed to gather detailed combat intelligence on the "samples."

At that very moment, countless hidden sentinels surrounded Yi Beidou’s temporary base. Some were spies from major secret factions, others were agents from various countries, all of them constantly monitoring the team’s every move.

Yi Beidou’s team made no special effort to conceal their movements. Or rather, concealment would have been pointless. The presence of the Spiritual Talismans would constantly expose their position, allowing numerous powerful beings to sense them.

"The people from Donghua are on the move! What are they planning to do?!"

"Quick, use all available means to follow them!"

"Report immediately! Report immediately!"

"..."

The spies from all factions mobilized at once, especially the agents from various countries.

After the recent awakening of Sleepers across the globe, figures like Yi Beidou were now regarded as existences equivalent to nuclear weapons.

If any country’s nuclear arsenal showed signs of unusual activity, wouldn’t the other nations break out in a cold sweat?

Even the members of the various Secret Organizations who hadn’t received the news immediately still sensed the rapid movement of the two Spiritual Talismans through their own perception.

’From the direction of Jun City? The two Spiritual Talismans held by the Mortal World’s Donghua Country? What are they trying to do?’

’They must be making some sort of arrangement. Jun City isn’t their home turf, after all. It’s normal to change locations and make more preparations to ensure success in the coming struggle.’

’Could this be an opportunity? Those guys are holding two Spiritual Talismans, you know.’

’Forget it. We shouldn’t act rashly for now. Remember what happened to the Illuminati and Secret Technique Heaven—they serve as a cautionary tale. These Martial Artists from the mortal world are not to be underestimated. Let’s wait until the Sleepers arrive before making a move.’

’That’s a good point.’

’...’

The various secret factions in the Mediterranean Region conferred in secret, speculating on the intentions behind Yi Beidou’s actions. Most of them believed it was simply a routine change of location. Not a single one of them would have guessed that before the real contest had even begun, Yi Beidou’s team would actually take the initiative to provoke a Sleeper.

’Changing locations? Something about this feels off...’

Lotus frowned slightly after receiving the news, feeling that something wasn’t quite right.

However, he had a great deal to handle recently. At this critical juncture, Beretta had broken free from his seal and defected, causing a major upheaval within the Pioneer Group. Furthermore, preparing for the upcoming struggle was a massive undertaking in itself.

He vaguely sensed that Yi Beidou’s route seemed to overlap with the East King’s path of advance, but he didn’t give it much thought.

He knew the terror of the East King. After all, they had both once been members of All the Sons.

The man had used the fortune of the Primordial Dragon to break through the illusions of the Life Map, successfully locating Penglai Immortal Mountain and reaping immense benefits.

There were even rumors that he had obtained half of an Immortal Corpse on Penglai Immortal Mountain and received the ancient Penglai legacy, which allowed him to attain his current status as a Sleeper in one fell swoop.

His strength was definitely among the top tier of all Sleepers. If Yi Beidou and his team went looking for him, they would simply be courting death.

’What comes next is the key... the Earth Immortal Realm...’

’And in the Human Dao River, who was it that helped Beretta at the critical moment? Was it you, Wandering Immortal?’

Lotus muttered to himself.

This time, their forces were exceptionally strong. The East King from Japan and the Celestial Wolf King who had emerged in North America both had intricate connections to the Pioneer Group and could serve as reliable combat assets.

Breaking the Severed Communication, finding the Earth Immortal Realm, being cleansed by Immortal Qi, and undergoing a complete transformation...

This was the goal that all the members of All the Sons had once dreamed of achieving.

Finally, there were the people from the God-Sealing Alliance.

Long Yichen, leader of the Dark Vine, one of the Five Divine Sealing Veins. He was also the youngest among the Five Vein Leaders.

He was currently speeding toward Jun City’s location, his body enveloped in a translucent force field that concealed both his aura and his physical form.