Redemption of a Born Demon

The focus of the last round of fighting in the Mediterranean Region was Jun City, where Yi Beidou single-handedly suppressed numerous Secret Organizations and Ancient Ones, emerging as the ultimate victor.

The world’s leaders were now aware of this intelligence. In the internal assessments of many nations, Yi Beidou was ranked number one in the world for combat strength.

Many people had high hopes for Yi Beidou in this battle.

But now, Yi Beidou’s powerful attack—its shocking force palpable even through a screen—was taken head-on by the East King, just like the attacks of the other Martial Artists. He still looked completely unscathed; in fact, it was Yi Beidou who was sent flying by a palm from his opponent.

It was still a terrifying, overwhelming advantage.

Zhou Qingchen and the others were even more shocked. They knew all too well how terrifying this state of Yi Beidou’s was. Back in Jun City, even an Immortal Soul Master like the Hell Duke—at the level of Full Immortal Soul Understanding—had been suppressed by Yi Beidou in this state.

’Is a Sleeper on the East King’s level truly unbeatable?’

Yi Beidou was blasted more than a hundred meters away. His arms, used to block the attack, were visibly red and swollen, but they recovered quickly under the restorative burn of the Penglai Flame.

His expression remained calm. He could sense that his attacks had reached a certain critical point.

This critical point was the upper limit of the East King’s instantaneous healing via his Penglai Technique. Breaking past that limit would allow him to truly injure the East King.

That was why the East King had suddenly counterattacked. Otherwise, his nature would have compelled him to continue taking Yi Beidou’s attacks head-on.

The East King’s power was just that overbearing.

If one couldn’t break through his defense, any number of attacks would be like tickling him; he wouldn’t show any reaction on the surface.

’If the Ninth Layer of Reverse Chaos isn’t enough, then...’

’As I thought. Against an opponent of this caliber, do I really have to go all out?’

Yi Beidou was already prepared.

VMMMM!!

The third Tribulation Star trembled and slammed into Yi Beidou’s body. Simultaneously, the Life Magnetic Field within him completely reversed.

FWOOM!!

The Demon Flame erupted, and a phantasmal vision of a colossal throne forged from blood and fire appeared in the sky. Around Yi Beidou himself, a throne that looked like Blood Jade Amber materialized, enveloping him.

Bearing the throne, the Demon Lord rises and falls!

His aura changed completely, becoming incredibly fierce and tyrannical. The very world around him began to twist, and a vast area of the magnetic field descended into chaos and disorder.

Even the Golden Crow in the sky was affected. The Blood-Colored Demon Flame swirled around it as if laying siege to it.

The Perfect State!!

Though this state was only one level above the Ninth Layer of Reverse Chaos, the change was, in reality, immense.

It was like the difference between a crown prince and the Emperor—only a single step apart. The closer one’s combat power was to its absolute limit, the more unimaginable the gains from each new level.

Now, this was the true peak of Yi Beidou’s Celestial Demon Body.

"The Celestial Demon Body... It is the limit of his destiny, the source of Rebellion, the root of tribulation. But throughout history, things have always been this way. Only tribulation and chaos can break the old rules and create a new era."

"Yi Beidou... your name, your destiny... With the body of a mortal, you challenge ancient Myth. Where will you lead this era?"

A brilliant light flared in the eyes of Dr. Beretta’s avatar, and the smile on his lips grew even brighter.

「In the distance.」

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!

Long Yichen was sprinting toward the battlefield at top speed. He, too, could feel the terrifying, tyrannical aura of the Demon Flame.

’Is he unleashing his full power? Is this about to become a battle to the death?’

’No good. I have to get to the battlefield faster.’

「On the battlefield.」

"Now, do you still dare to take my techniques head-on?"

Yi Beidou strode forward, and the Demon Flame surged toward the East King like a tidal wave, overwhelming and all-encompassing.

At that moment, even the smile on the East King’s face vanished. He watched Yi Beidou, his eyes narrowed to slits.

He could now truly feel a threatening aura from Yi Beidou, a sign that his opponent’s power had indeed reached the point where it could breach his physical defenses.

It was simply unbelievable.

Even the East King felt a sense of wonder.

He could clearly sense that his opponent possessed a purely mortal body and hadn’t borrowed the power of any ancient Earth Immortal.

In his long years, he had seen countless prodigies, but none could compare to Yi Beidou, who had reached such heights as a mere mortal.

His opponent could actually threaten an "Immortal Body"!

"I acknowledge you. You are indeed among the strongest mortals I have ever seen or known. Even the Shakyamuni of old was not as strong as you are now."

"However, your weakness is too obvious. Your power is superficial, and I can shatter it with a single hand."

The East King’s expression relaxed, and a faint smile returned to his face, as if he had already seen through Yi Beidou’s true nature.

’Indeed, the current Yi Beidou could be called the strongest of mortals, but he relies on that state.’

’That terrifying state ought to be a fatal Forbidden Secret Technique, something that might even transcend the very definition. Once used, it should cause the user’s body to explode, resulting in certain death.’

’And yet, this man has suppressed those negative effects with his incredible willpower and some unknown method of controlling Penglai Power, achieving a manageable balance.’

’But as long as I can shatter that balance, he will be utterly defenseless.’

’And when it comes to mastery of the Penglai Technique, I am confident that no one is my match.’

"Then by all means, try."

Yi Beidou said calmly.

BANG!!

The next moment, he exploded with power. His body seemed to shatter the air as a single palm strike tore through the sky, unleashing a furious torrent of force.

This time, the East King did not take the attack with his body. Instead, for the first time since the fight began, he moved to actively meet his opponent’s assault.