Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 380 - 271: The God-Sealing Organization: The Hidden Reappear to Contend (Part 2)

Zeno and his group were advancing at full speed when Hua Yuanhang suddenly frowned and stopped in his tracks. The others followed suit, halting their advance.

"What is it?"

Zeno looked at Hua Yuanhang in confusion, but his expression quickly tensed as well, for he had sensed it too.

The auras of Yi Beidou and the others, which they had locked onto, had suddenly started moving.

And judging by their trajectory, they seemed to be heading straight for them.

"It seems they’ve found us," Hua Yuanhang said in a low voice.

"You were trying to conceal the auras of so many people at once. It’s inevitable that there would be some oversight. According to our intelligence, Yi Beidou possesses an extremely powerful Mind Sensing ability. It seems his reputation is well-deserved."

"However... since they’re coming to us, it saves us the trouble," Zeno said softly.

Although his words sounded casual, his eyes narrowed slightly. He was not pleased.

This was a confrontation, and the fact that Yi Beidou’s group had discovered their movements meant they were already at a disadvantage from the start.

Now, they had to regain the upper hand.

"Let’s change direction. Even though this is the suburbs, it’s still too easy to be exposed. Let’s head to the nearby wilderness," Hua Yuanhang said.

Given the situation, a physical confrontation was inevitable. It wouldn’t be wise to meet in the urban area.

Everyone nodded slightly, then changed direction and headed for a deserted wilderness area nearby.

「On the other side.」

The five members of the Yi Zhou Huang Ding Meng group were also moving at high speed.

"The other party has changed their position. They’ve gone to the wilderness," Ding Huiyuan said.

"Perfect. We can experience the abilities of these hidden beings without any reservations."

A smile touched the corners of Zhou Qingchen’s lips.

「A short while later, in a desolate forest in the eastern outskirts of Antu City.」

Zeno and his group of eight stood quietly, feeling the auras draw closer and closer.

Soon, the first to appear was a figure wreathed in Qing Guang. This figure leaped swiftly across the treetops like a bird before landing gracefully on the ground, dozens of meters away from Zeno’s group.

It was, of course, the fastest of them all, Zhou Qingchen.

’Such peculiar auras.’

Zhou Qingchen looked at the people before him and understood what Ding Huiyuan had meant when he described them as "neither quite human, nor quite god."

’Fruit Positions? How on earth has something like this been passed down?’

Zhou Qingchen was a Martial Artist of Donghua’s younger generation, specializing in speed and Swordsmanship. Not long ago, he had killed two avatars of the Ancient Ones.

Looking at the dashing figure, the relevant intelligence surfaced in Zeno’s mind, but his expression remained unchanged.

According to the intelligence, the members of this Donghua group were indeed formidable, but they were only about at the Spirit Officer Peak Level. They couldn’t compare to him.

Among the entire Donghua team, only Yi Beidou was worthy of his attention. Only Yi Beidou was qualified to speak with him as an equal.

As if sensing the other’s attitude, Zhou Qingchen’s eyes narrowed slightly.

’Am I being underestimated?’

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!

Then, several more figures arrived one after another, flashing out from the woods to land beside Zhou Qingchen.

Yi Beidou’s gaze swept over the opposing group, lingering for a moment on Cheng Zhihong and Yuna.

Both of them averted their gazes slightly, avoiding eye contact with Yi Beidou.

After all, they had come uninvited this time, and acting on the Alliance’s will made them feel somewhat embarrassed.

"You’re from Dark Vine?" Yi Beidou asked.

"Dark Vine is but one of our organizations. We are here representing the will of the entire Enshrinement Pantheon," Zeno said calmly.

’Enshrinement Pantheon?’

Even Yi Beidou was hearing this term for the first time.

But on second thought, their abilities were inextricably linked to their Fruit Positions, the very foundation of their Cultivation.

’Divine Enthronement... It’s quite fitting.’

This inevitably made everyone draw connections to ancient legends; many myths were now being validated.

"I’ve heard a great deal about you, Yi Beidou—a man who can cause a stir anywhere in the world. It’s an honor to finally meet you. I’d like to ask for a few pointers, if you would be so kind as to oblige?"

Just then, before Zeno could speak again, a voice suddenly came from behind him. A young Caucasian man stepped out from the group, gave a gentlemanly bow toward Yi Beidou’s group, and spoke with a smile.

"Belte! What kind of occasion is this? Is it your place to speak?" Zeno suddenly snapped, but there wasn’t much reprimand in his tone.

"My apologies, everyone from Donghua. The younger generation doesn’t know the rules. We Divine Sealers live hidden from the world and rarely interact with people from the Mortal World. Please forgive his rudeness."

"However, with the Mortal World in such upheaval, and all of you being the ones stirring the pot, it’s inevitable that one would become curious," Zeno said to Yi Beidou with a smile.

One played the good cop, the other the bad cop. Everyone naturally understood what they were doing.

"It doesn’t matter. We’re also quite curious about you people from the Hidden World. Since he’s interested, I don’t mind giving him a pointer or two," Yi Beidou said with a placid expression.

"Sir, how could we trouble you to act personally? I will take your place. If you want to fight him, you’ll have to get through me first."

Just then, Meng Qianyuan also spoke up at the opportune moment.

Hearing their words, the smile on Belte’s face vanished, and his gaze turned sharp.

Zeno calling him "the younger generation" was just a formality. But how were these people from the Mortal World qualified to act like his elders, especially in front of Divine Sealers like them?

Moreover, he, Belte, was one of the most outstanding of the new generation of Divine Sealers. He had his own pride, and would not suffer such easy humiliation.

"Mr. Zeno, since Mr. Yi is willing, please let me ask for his guidance," Belte said to Zeno.

"Very well."

Zeno nodded slightly.

’Belte’s strength is immense, especially the terrifying explosive power of his Fruit Position, which can almost reach the Celestial General level. Besides, he’s just a junior member of the team, so it’s no big deal even if he loses. Having him test the depths of Yi Beidou’s abilities is quite suitable.’

"Mr. Hua, please help me suppress this area. Otherwise, the commotion will be too great, and I’m worried it will attract too much attention," Belte said to Hua Yuanhang, a grin spreading across his lips.

Hua Yuanhang nodded slightly.

The next moment, he formed a seal with his hands.

BOOM!!

A vast aura erupted, and a tangible, brilliant light radiated from his body, coalescing into the form of a Divine General clad in Golden Armor. In the Divine General’s palm rested a Treasure Seal that glowed with a seven-colored light.

"Heaven-Suppressing!"

Hua Yuanhang let out a low cry, and the form of the Divine General abruptly raised the Treasure Seal in its hand, striking it toward the sky.

The next moment, the Treasure Seal branded a profound sigil into the Void out of thin air. The large area where both parties stood seemed to be isolated and suppressed by the sigil. Yi Beidou’s group found their senses of the outside world becoming extremely faint, and likewise, any fluctuations within the area would be difficult for the outside world to perceive.

The Treasure Seal suppressed the heavens, and the Barrier was formed!

’To deploy a Barrier in an instant that greatly affects even our perception... this man is no simple character.’

’One must know, if he can suppress the heavens in an instant, he can suppress a person in an instant.’

Belte slowly stepped out from the crowd and looked at Yi Beidou.

Meng Qianyuan immediately wanted to step forward and accept the challenge, but Yi Beidou grabbed his shoulder.

He turned to look into Yi Beidou’s calm eyes, understood his intention instantly, and retreated to his original position.

However, his gaze toward Belte now carried a hint of pity.

’You have no idea what kind of existence you are provoking.’

’I wonder if Divine Sealers have a Daoxin? Can their Daoxin be shattered?’

"Go ahead."

Yi Beidou walked to the front of his group and stood opposite Belte. His arms hung loosely at his sides, his body completely relaxed, as if he didn’t have a care in the world.

"Then don’t mind if I do."

Belte’s eyes narrowed.

The next moment.

The Life Magnetic Field within his body suddenly vibrated, like a savage beast that had broken its chains, letting out a terrifying roar.

BOOM!!

Fierce bolts of lightning erupted from his body, shooting toward the sky. Even the Treasure Seal in the sky trembled slightly, as if it were about to be pierced by the lightning.

Yi Beidou infused his eyes with Demon Flame and saw a figure living symbiotically within Belte’s body. This figure was naked, its body covered in lightning-like patterns, its face majestic and fierce.

’Belte. The Thunder Punishment Celestial God Fruit Position.’

’A Divine Sealer with this Fruit Position can sense natural lightning, transform their own body, and excite their own magnetic field into real lightning, possessing terrifying effects akin to a Superpower.’

But this was not Belte’s limit.

The strands of lightning soaring into the sky suddenly began to collide with one another, causing the electric light to go completely berserk in an instant.

"Is that his ’Thunderstorm’ state? Looks like that Belte fellow is planning to settle this in one blow," a young female Divine Sealer behind Zeno whispered.

The Thunderstorm state was a state Belte entered after agitating his Power of Thunder and Lightning until it went completely berserk. It could maximize the destructive power of his Techniques, but overuse would also cause harm to his body.

It was an ability Belte had developed based on his own Fruit Position, equivalent to a powerful Secret Technique.

Divine Sealers lived symbiotically with their Fruit Positions, but they did not rely on them entirely. The use and development of Fruit Position Power depended completely on individual control and ingenuity. Even throughout history, wielders of the same Fruit Position have shown vast differences in their Techniques and the power they could unleash.

In the Thunderstorm state, the explosive power of Belte’s attacks would reach a terrifying level, comparable to that of a true Ancient One.

"Take this!!"

Belte shouted, and the lightning abruptly exploded. His figure vanished in an instant, rushing toward Yi Beidou.

Before he even arrived, the lightning did. Countless threads of electricity coiled toward Yi Beidou, attempting to blind his vision, corrode his body, and weaken his strength.

Zeno and the others narrowed their eyes. Even Dailina, who looked like a little girl and was wearing headphones, put down the comic book in her hands and looked forward.

They were all very curious to see how Yi Beidou would respond.

However, faced with such a powerful display, Yi Beidou remained just as he was, with his arms hanging loosely and his posture relaxed.

Not until Belte appeared right in front of him and blasted a palm strike at him.

BOOM!!

The Demon Flame detonated. The Tribulation Star manifested. Blood Fire surged to the heavens, savage and fierce.

The overwhelming bolts of lightning were instantly dispersed by the Blood Fire Demon Flame.

VMMMMMM!!

The Life Magnetic Field in Yi Beidou’s body reversed its flow as he executed Celestial Demon Dissolution.

Even Hua Yuanhang’s expression changed.

Because he could feel the Treasure Seal in the sky burning like paper, as if it were about to be scorched through by the Demon Flame!

He had to abruptly unleash even greater power just to maintain the Treasure Seal’s form.

And at the same time, Yi Beidou had already thrust a palm toward Belte.

He struck second but hit first, the blast of Qi like a tsunami.

BOOM!!

A terrifying explosion rang out. Then, everyone saw a figure fly backward like a cannonball, slamming violently into the trees at the side. He actually snapped two trees, each as thick as a man’s embrace, before coming to a stop.

"Do you understand now?"

Yi Beidou stood in his original spot, slowly retracting his palm, his expression as calm as ever.