Redemption of a Born Demon

The Black Flame, it seemed, was not a level of power he should be able to master right now.

However, even this single wisp of Black Flame was terrifying enough.

Yi Beidou’s expression shifted, and he slightly loosened his control over the wisp of Black Flame on his fingertip.

FWOOSH!

That wisp of Black Flame immediately began to burn and spread, expanding violently outward from the Void as if defying the laws of physics.

Wherever it passed, the world’s natural magnetic fields, as well as faint matter and natural energies, became its fuel.

Spirit, energy, magnetic fields, matter—all manner of things could be burned and latched onto.

Furthermore, because its multiple combustion pathways could complement and convert one another, it was incredibly difficult to extinguish.

Attempting to extinguish it by physical means was futile. The trace energy from magnetic fields, spirits, and the air itself would only provide the Black Flame with more fuel to burn. Theoretically, it was impossible to put out unless it was completely overwhelmed on all three fronts of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, or unless Yi Beidou himself controlled it with the Fire Seed at his fingertip.

One could only try to find a way to contain its spread, but ordinary methods were completely useless.

The first method would be to use materials that were strong and heat-resistant enough to create a perfect seal, which could then contain the Black Flame’s spread.

Even the slightest crack would be enough for the Black Flame to seep through and continue spreading.

But this method was purely theoretical. Given the speed at which the Black Flame spread, the industrial capabilities of modern human society made this impossible to achieve.

The other method was for a master to use their Life Magnetic Field to continuously create a "containment zone," using a high-intensity magnetic field to form a "burn-resistant layer" to halt the Black Flame’s advance.

But this method would consume a tremendous amount of the master’s Physical Ability. Moreover, not just any master was qualified to construct such a containment zone. Not long ago, even many Celestial General Level masters had been unable to do so.

In other words, on the surface of Earth today, this Black Flame was an existence that was nearly impossible to extinguish or stop.

Based on the Black Flame’s fundamental nature, it possessed the ability to expand and burn infinitely. With this unstoppable, snowballing characteristic, the Black Flame was capable of spreading to every corner of the globe, turning the entire planet’s surface into a sea of black fire. All life would be annihilated within the flames, and humanity’s brilliant civilization would be destroyed along with it.

It was no exaggeration to call this Black Flame the source of a tribulation.

Yi Beidou now realized just what a terrifying Divine Power he had created.

However, after carefully sensing and analyzing it, he dismissed this idea.

The Black Flame did indeed have the potential to set the world ablaze, but it was only potential.

All the spreading Black Flame was rooted in the Fire Seed on Yi Beidou’s fingertip, much like dense foliage depends on its roots.

Once a tree loses its roots, it withers. The same was true for the Black Flame.

If the Fire Seed on Yi Beidou’s finger were to be extinguished, the spreading Black Flame would lose its anchor. During its expansion, it would be affected by various natural factors, causing the three core powers within it—the Demon Flame, Tribulation Qi, and Jade Power—to become imbalanced. This would, in turn, cause the flame to destabilize and dissipate, losing the truly terrifying properties of the Black Flame.

As for the Fire Seed on his fingertip, as long as it existed, it would continuously burn his Essence, Qi, and Spirit as fuel. Even with his current physical constitution, it was uncertain how long he could sustain the Black Flame’s spread.

With a thought, he controlled the Fire Seed and was surprised to find he still had some degree of command over the spreading Black Flame.

So, he directed the Black Flame to spread rapidly throughout the basement.

At that moment, Yi Beidou was not alone in the basement. Zhou Qingchen, Meng Qianyuan, and a few other Divine Sealers who were on standby were also there.

"Holy shit, Mr. Yi, this is no joke!"

Meng Qianyuan had been meditating and regulating his breathing when a sudden chill ran down his spine. He snapped his eyes open to see the Black Flame surging toward him, and he broke out in a cold sweat from fright.

Not long ago, they had already experienced the terror of this Black Flame. It was a power on a completely different level. Even with their combined efforts, they could barely hold it back. If they were to be engulfed by this thing now, could they possibly survive?

Zhou Qingchen and the others also paled, the hair on their heads standing on end as a protective iridescent light covered their bodies.

As for the few Divine Sealers, their faces were ashen. They wanted to run but realized it was too late.

"Don’t worry. I have this under control."

Just then, Yi Beidou’s voice rang out. The spreading Black Flame actually avoided the group, leaving a clear, cylindrical space two meters in radius around them.

But even so, being surrounded by Black Flame, the terrifying pressure was almost no different from enduring a Demon Tribulation. Even their breathing became rapid.

Meanwhile, Yi Beidou was sensing it carefully.

Although the Black Flame spawned from the Fire Seed didn’t require energy from his own body, he could still exert a certain degree of control over it. This control seemed to weaken with distance.

Yi Beidou estimated that he could maintain precise control over the Black Flame within a one-kilometer radius. Within five hundred meters, he should be able to make it accurately avoid any living beings in the area.

Besides that, Yi Beidou made another important discovery.

As the Black Flame spread, his own Mind Sensing spread along with it, effectively extending his perceptive range by a massive degree.

’Under this tribulation, wherever the Black Flame passes, nothing can hide.’

A sudden understanding dawned on Yi Beidou.

The Black Flame was the crystallization of his Dao and Skill. At the same time, it had sublimated all his Divine Powers to an unimaginable level.

His body might still be a long way from that of an Earth Immortal, but his Divine Powers were already beginning to approach those of a true Earth Immortal.

However, this was no time to be complacent.

He had already glimpsed some of the deepest secrets hidden in this world.

Could he, even with his current abilities, truly contend with the four unknown existences in the Mystical Palace?

Not to mention, there were more than just four of these unknown existences who were suspected of being true Earth Immortals.

He needed to uncover more secrets and witness more of the heaven-defying Divine Powers of his predecessors. He would use them as nourishment to seek the true path of transcendence.

For example, the ancient ruins they were about to explore, which were suspected to hold clues about the Earth Immortal Realm.

HUMMM!

Just then, Yi Beidou suddenly felt a strange stirring within his body. He quickly identified its source.

It was the two Spiritual Talismans he had suppressed within himself.

Their agitation had grown more violent, to the point where they were about to break free from his body.

Yi Beidou’s eyes narrowed. With a flip of his palm, the two constantly trembling and struggling Spiritual Talismans appeared in his hand.

The next moment, the Black Flame spread toward the two Spiritual Talismans and enveloped them.

The two previously unruly Spiritual Talismans instantly froze, becoming as docile as inanimate objects.

The Black Flame’s suppression of the Spiritual Talismans was terrifyingly effective.

With the Black Flame suppressing them, Yi Beidou was confident that even if all the other Spiritual Talismans rioted and converged, these two wouldn’t dare make a single move.

Because he had a faint feeling that the Black Flame seemed capable of destroying them.

Returning the newly docile Spiritual Talismans to his body, Yi Beidou’s expression was calm.

The increased agitation of the Spiritual Talismans meant that a great battle was imminent. He feared that many Sleepers from hidden factions had already secretly infiltrated Gibraltar.

"The chaos in the Mediterranean Sea has gone on for too long. It’s time to put an end to it."

Yi Beidou muttered to himself. He blew lightly, and the floating black Fire Seed instantly disintegrated and vanished. The vast amount of Black Flame in the basement also began to break down and disappear, leaving behind only a wave of heat unbearable to ordinary people and a suffocating feeling from the burnt air.

"Qian Yuan, find a way to notify the local authorities. Have them clear the airspace within the day, ground all aircraft, and tell all residents to wait in their homes."

Yi Beidou said, looking at Meng Qianyuan.

"Huh? This... what are you planning to do?"

Meng Qianyuan was taken aback by Yi Beidou’s request. His heart leaped into his throat, a feeling of dread washing over him as if something terrible was about to happen.

Yi Beidou looked up, his gaze seeming to pierce through the basement and the building above, seeing the clear blue Sky outside.

"I’m going to burn down the Sky."