Redemption of a Born Demon

Even if this person truly possessed the terrifying strength to lift a building, the stone he was standing on shouldn’t have remained completely intact. Given its composition and the tiny point of contact, it should have been damaged.

’Is it that Jade Power enveloping it?’

A thought struck Yi Beidou, and a few theories formed in his mind.

But the scene that followed was even more stunning.

HUMMM!!

An even vaster expanse of jade-like brilliance spread from beneath the figure’s feet. He bent his legs slightly, lowered his stance, and his arms suddenly erupted with force.

BOOM!!

The air exploded with a terrifying report. The massive boulder instantly tore through the atmosphere, creating concentric ripples in the air around it as it flew into the distance at an incredible speed.

This figure, who was likely an Earth Immortal, had actually hurled a boulder the size of a building with terrifying velocity!

Even for the current Yi Beidou, such a scene was undeniably shocking.

In his Perfect State, at his absolute peak, he might just have the strength to lift such a boulder. But to throw it at such an incredible speed was something the current Yi Beidou was completely incapable of.

For one thing, even if he possessed that kind of physical strength, the moment he exerted force, the boulder wouldn’t be thrown—it would shatter completely.

It was like someone trying to throw a huge block of tofu. Brute strength alone wasn’t enough.

The boulder flew far into the distance, quickly disappearing from view. But the figure’s actions didn’t stop. He moved, placed his palm on another cliff face, and repeated the process.

He hoisted another massive boulder high into the air and hurled it in the same direction as the first.

Yi Beidou began to see a pattern and guessed the purpose behind the figure’s actions.

’He seemed to be... quarrying stone?!’

HUM! HUM! HUM!

Suddenly, the vision from his Synesthesia flickered and blurred. When it sharpened again, the scene had changed.

The same figure was there, but the setting was no longer a mountaintop. It was now a sandy beach.

Here, massive boulders were piled high, forming what looked like a mountain peak that had abruptly materialized on the shore.

Clearly, all these boulders had been shattered and hurled here by the figure from a mountain of unknown distance.

Seeing this, Yi Beidou’s mind stirred. He already had a good idea of what was happening.

SWOOSH!!

The figure moved with a speed akin to teleportation, reaching the summit of the piled-up boulders in the blink of an eye.

He sat there cross-legged, his jade-like palms open, fingertips touching the stone surface beneath him.

Then, the skin on his palms split open, and blood that seemed to glow with light flowed from his body.

Earth Immortal Blood!!

It seeped into the rock, spreading rapidly.

The rocks appeared to be undergoing a transformation from the man’s blood. Tiny pores appeared on their surfaces, and they began to faintly exude a unique, unusual aura.

’Just as I suspected!’

Yi Beidou’s theory was confirmed.

After killing the Alchemist, Yi Beidou had gained control of the Immortal Mountain. But due to his severe injuries, he had been forced into seclusion to recuperate, while Cheng Zhihong of the God-Sealing Organization remained on the Immortal Mountain.

Cheng Zhihong had explored the Immortal Mountain and discovered that its core rock was highly unusual. It was a dark red, porous material that didn’t match any known type of stone and seemed to hold the Immortal Mountain’s deepest secrets.

At the time, Cheng Zhihong had speculated that it might be some kind of ancient stone or even meteorite, but now it was clear: this was stone that had been transformed by Earth Immortal Blood.

What Yi Beidou was now witnessing through his Synesthesia was the creation of the Penglai Immortal Mountain—or rather, the creation of the legendary Three Immortal Mountains Overseas!

The figure sat cross-legged atop the mountain of boulders. A strange force field, remarkably similar to Penglai Power, enveloped his body. The blood flowing from his palms was like a Spiritual Spring, gushing forth without end.

Clearly, this figure possessed the Penglai Technique and had a terrifyingly potent healing ability.

More and more of the stones were saturated with Earth Immortal Blood. Their form changed drastically, becoming the same dark red mineral that Yi Beidou had seen on Penglai Immortal Mountain. The gaps between the original boulders also vanished as the Earth Immortal Blood seeped in.

Soon, the mountain of boulders became a single, seamless entity—a bare, dark red peak.

A thought suddenly occurred to Yi Beidou.

’If the Penglai Technique allows for an endless flow of blood, and blood inevitably contains cells, does that mean an Earth Immortal who masters these Magical Techniques and Divine Powers can create an unlimited supply of Earth Immortal Cells?’

He recalled his past experiences on Penglai Immortal Mountain and dismissed this idea.

’First of all, the rock of Penglai Immortal Mountain doesn’t have the active aura of Earth Immortal Cells. Secondly, if the rock truly contained Earth Immortal Cells, people would have found a way to absorb them all by now.’

’True Earth Immortal Cells must possess a much deeper Mystical Technique and secret.’

The vision jumped forward. The mountain was now fully formed, and the figure leaped down from its peak.

He placed his palm on the edge of the mountain. The jade-like brilliance spread out once more, crawling up the mountain’s surface until it covered the entire peak and the beach below it.

Then the figure exerted the strength in his arms, lifting a corner of the Immortal Mountain right off the ground. He then moved into the gap he’d created, continuously raising the mountain as he gradually shifted toward the center of its base.

It was like an ant lifting a massive sandwich.

In the end, the figure managed to shoulder the entire Immortal Mountain!

Even though this was just the mountain’s core structure, its weight was likely comparable to a large cruise ship. What kind of terrifying physique and power was this?

He was shouldering a mountain!

Yi Beidou couldn’t help but recall some of the ancient legends that had been passed down.

It seemed now that every legend had a basis in truth.

’Is this the terrifying power of a living, true Earth Immortal?’

It was truly an existence that could overwhelm anything, a different form of life entirely.

HAAH!!

The next moment, Yi Beidou heard a low shout. The entire ground trembled violently. Sand and dust billowed across the beach, shockwaves rolled out, and ripples spread through the Void.

The dark red mountain peak suddenly shot up from the ground, soaring into the sky. It traced a long arc as it flew out toward the distant sea.

An entire mountain had been hurled into the air.

Still covered in Jade Energy, the mountain accelerated under gravity for a moment before crashing down heavily onto the surface of the sea.

The waves churned, and most of the mountain sank beneath the surface. But a moment later, it suddenly bobbed back up, rising and falling with the rolling tides.

It was as if a massive cruise ship had been tossed into the ocean.

The scene was unbelievably shocking and impactful.

However, before Yi Beidou could process what he’d seen, the vision shook violently again, shattering and rewinding like a kaleidoscope, flashing through countless fragmented images.

Yi Beidou could vaguely make out the Immortal Mountain changing. The Earth Immortal who created it founded a sect and took on disciples. Many figures, fearless of the risks, crossed the vast ocean to seek his teachings. It was a scene brimming with life and fervor.

He had no idea how many years ago this was, or what era it belonged to.

Suddenly, the rapidly flashing images stabilized once more, settling on another relatively long scene.

Inside a wooden hut, various patterns of a Prohibition Array were visible. From these markings, Yi Beidou deduced that the scene was likely taking place inside the Penglai Pavilion at the summit of Penglai Immortal Mountain.

The familiar figure was sitting cross-legged on the floor. Beside him sat two other figures whose faces were indistinct, but the powerful auras they naturally radiated suggested they were also two true Earth Immortals.

’The Three Immortal Mountains Overseas... three true Earth Immortals?’

A theory formed in Yi Beidou’s mind.

The three of them seemed to be chatting, or perhaps debating the Dao. The sounds were muffled, like delirious murmurs, making it difficult to distinguish any words. Even if he could, Yi Beidou doubted he would understand them; the language they spoke was likely vastly different from his own time.

But in the midst of their conversation, the Earth Immortal from Penglai Immortal Mountain suddenly seemed struck by a profound thought. He didn’t use language; instead, he projected his will in a shockwave that boomed like thunder.

Using this method, even Yi Beidou could perceive the True Intent of his message.

The instant he perceived the True Intent behind the man’s "words," even Yi Beidou’s pupils contracted.

The message’s meaning was:

"How can one truly become a True Immortal?"