Redemption of a Born Demon

The incident in the Mediterranean Sea was the fuse that would reveal the truth of Myths to the world.

Discussions raged online, but the temporary command center had no time to pay them any mind.

Although the East King had shown no signs of aggression, they didn’t dare to relax. Who knew if he was just waiting to reach the city center before making a move?

For over an hour, all staff and Warriors were on high alert. While the general public treated it like a spectacle, unconcerned with the potential fallout, the people in charge knew just how severe the consequences would be if something went wrong.

A nuclear weapon could detonate at any second.

Fortunately, the East King simply strolled through the city, heading west without stopping. In less than two hours, he had already left the urban area and entered the suburbs.

The threat, for now, was resolved.

Everyone in the command center couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief. For a moment, they felt their bodies go limp, not even realizing when their clothes had become soaked with sweat.

In the peaceful and stable Donghua of today, it was the first time many had truly experienced the feeling of surviving a disaster.

What they still found unbelievable was that this state of high tension, which had gripped them and the entire national leadership, was all because a single person had walked across the city.

’This world is just too surreal and crazy.’

The crisis had passed for the moment, but in Kyoto, Zhao Ping and the rest of Donghua’s high command had no intention of relaxing.

After all, based on the East King’s trajectory, he was set to traverse nearly the entire map of Donghua. This was only the first stop.

Every city he might pass through next had to be warned in advance and prepared for martial law to minimize the impact and potential chaos.

For the East King’s journey, hundreds of millions of people were mobilized to clear a path.

In just one day, regions across the country received directives from Kyoto and began conducting martial law drills. Meanwhile, public opinion online had exploded into an uproar.

Countless citizens demanded that the government release relevant information and respect the public’s right to know. They argued that everyone deserved to know the truth of the matter and what exactly they were about to face.

Faced with this overwhelming public outcry, as well as the pleas from the numerous cities and counties along the East King’s route, the high command had no choice but to take it seriously. They could no longer conceal the truth. After redacting and modifying some of the information on Secret Organizations and Ancient Ones, they released it to the public.

In the released documents, Secret Organizations were defined as organizations of Evil Magic, and the Ancient Ones were labeled Evil Mages.

According to the files, they had used special means to discover miraculous living tissues left over from ancient times. Through extensive human experimentation, they found a way to transfer consciousness and accumulate power by sacrificing human lives in conjunction with these tissues. Over a long period, they passed down ancient consciousness from one generation to the next, gaining unimaginably immense power.

The documents described Secret Organizations as the source of wars and turmoil in the Mortal World, hidden in the shadows and acting for their own benefit. The Ancient Ones, through generations of consciousness transfer, had gradually lost their humanity and sense of social responsibility. This made them act without regard for the lives of ordinary people or the rules of the mortal realm. Their personalities had become increasingly twisted and extreme, making them exceedingly dangerous beings.

The files also admitted that the current turmoil in the Mediterranean Region was related to Secret Organizations and Ancient Ones.

And the person who had appeared in Donghua this time, causing such a massive disturbance, was one of the most powerful among the Ancient Ones.

As soon as this information was made public, it sent an uproar throughout all of Donghua.

So there really were secret organizations hidden in the shadows, influencing the course of the entire world? And there really were ancient beings who achieved Longevity by passing down their consciousness from generation to generation using special methods?

In other words, many Myths weren’t Myths at all. Weren’t these figures living legends?

Although rumors about Secret Organizations and Ancient Ones had been circulating, an official confirmation was something else entirely.

"Incredible! This is just unbelievable! Isn’t this just like the ’Immortals’ from our Donghua legends?"

"What kind of Evil Magic is it? It can grant Longevity? Does such a technique really exist?"

"How many Ancient Ones are there in the world? And how many secret organizations?"

"According to the files, these Ancient Ones usually hide themselves and blend into the mortal world. Does that mean there could be beings like that right among us?"

"..."

An unprecedented world was unfolding before everyone’s eyes, causing a massive commotion. Many people’s worldviews were overturned overnight. Amidst these discussions, a sense of panic began to spread.

The nations of the Mediterranean Region were currently in chaos due to the appearance of Ancient Ones. And now in Donghua, the mere appearance of a single Ancient One had caused such a huge disturbance.

In the unknown shadows, who knew how many more such powerful beings existed? If they truly decided to act, who could protect ordinary people? Could anyone stand against them? Were national organizations capable of doing so?

As this pessimistic sentiment fermented, the government had to step in once again to guide public opinion.

First, they declared that there were varying levels of strength among the Ancient Ones, with huge gaps between them. Ordinary Ancient Ones were still within the range of what modern firearms could threaten. The Ancient One who had appeared within Donghua’s borders was one of the extremely rare, powerful ones, but strategic weapons could still pose a threat to them. This, they claimed, was the reason he had been completely harmless since entering Donghua.

Furthermore, the Ancient Ones were not invincible. Experts from the Donghua Saint Realm had participated in the struggle in the Mediterranean Region. In the battle of Jun City, they had even suppressed other Secret Organizations and Ancient Ones, achieving a glorious victory.

After this statement was released, many of Donghua’s citizens recalled that they seemed to have heard news before about the Donghua Saint Realm’s involvement in the Mediterranean Region incident.

"That’s right, the Ancient Ones aren’t unbeatable! We have our own Warriors fighting in the Mediterranean Region. Mr. Yi and the others... their strength is on par with the Ancient Ones, maybe even greater!"

"The Ancient Ones may use Evil Magic to extend their lives and survive for hundreds or thousands of years, but the geniuses of our modern era can still suppress them!"

"It’s a shame our strongest Saint Realm Warriors have all gone to fight in the Mediterranean Region. If that Mr. Yi were in the country, he definitely wouldn’t let that person swagger through our cities so brazenly!"

"Judging from his route, he seems to be heading straight west. His destination is probably the Mediterranean Region too. Maybe he’ll actually end up confronting Mr. Yi and the others soon."

"Uh... Mr. Yi and the others will definitely win... right?"

"..."

The government’s media offensive was highly effective. The public’s panic was quickly calmed. As long as people could see a glimmer of hope, they wouldn’t break down.

However, public attention was now redirected. The eyes of the entire nation were focused on the state of the battle in the Mediterranean Region. This time, not even the relevant authorities could completely block news about the situation there.

Special Security Bureau Headquarters.

Zhao Ping stared at the satellite tracking map on the screen, which showed the East King’s progress. The man had already entered the Central Donghua Region. Listening to his subordinate’s report on domestic public opinion, he couldn’t help but sigh softly.

’This incident happened too suddenly. This wasn’t the right way to handle it. The public’s attention has been diverted, but if the situation in the Mediterranean Sea changes, this bomb will explode all the same. Confronted with this kind of incomprehensible monster, can Yi Beidou and the others really suppress him and achieve a sufficiently brilliant victory?’