Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 112: Soldier Technique: Dispatching Ghost Soldiers and Celestial Generals (Part 2)

’What in the hell is that thing?!’

When the Kyoto University students saw something straight out of myth and legend emerge from the corner of the hallway, they felt their bodies go numb as if zapped by electricity. A bone-deep chill shot straight to the top of their skulls.

"Lifelike" wasn’t even the right word for it. Because the surroundings had become blurry and indistinct, the tall, ferocious Ghost General appeared all the more vivid and shocking to their senses.

’Seeing a ghost in broad daylight?!’

They subconsciously wanted to cry out, to back away, or to rub their eyes to confirm they weren’t dreaming or seeing things. But to their astonishment, they discovered they couldn’t even move a finger, as if trapped in sleep paralysis.

THUD! THUD!

But something even more shocking was to come. Two more heavy footfalls echoed from the shadows of the corridor, and two more Ghost Generals emerged.

The Evil Qi radiating from the three Ghost Generals was overwhelming, a truly terrifying sight.

A look of interest appeared in Yi Beidou’s eyes.

It was as if he possessed the Dharma Eye, able to see through all things.

What reflected in the students’ eyes was an illusion, not reality, but these Ghost Generals weren’t entirely incorporeal either.

Ordinary illusions are just a means of influencing a person’s mind through a magnetic field and True Intent. In reality, no physical entity exists.

But the three Ghost Generals before him were different. They also lacked physical bodies, but they possessed tangible, distinct magnetic fields. Each field was a self-contained system, not naturally occurring. The spiritual influence they projected was what shaped their current image in the eyes of the onlookers.

In fact, this operated on a similar principle to when the Elder Celestial Master underwent Transformation Dao. His Dharma Body emerged from his physical form, allowing his Life Magnetic Field to exist separately from his body.

However, the influence of the Elder Celestial Master’s Dharma Body was so immense that it had reached the state of manifesting divinity and ascending in broad daylight. Even ordinary people could perceive it with the naked eye, a level of power these Ghost Generals couldn’t hope to match.

"Commanding Ghost Gods... Interesting."

Yi Beidou nodded slightly and stepped forward.

VMMMM!!

The Qi and blood in his body surged, strengthening his Life Magnetic Field. To the onlookers, he seemed to be enveloped in a layer of blue-white light that gave him a cold and imposing aura.

The three Ghost Generals closed in on Yi Beidou, and as soon as they reached him, they abruptly attacked.

SWOOSH!!

Three huge Battle Halberds swung down at Yi Beidou at the same time. The instant they moved, their Evil Qi flared, making the very scenery tremble in the students’ vision and causing them to hold their breath.

CLANG!!

However, the three Battle Halberds, which seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, were stopped by the layer of blue-white light surrounding Yi Beidou, unable to penetrate it by even an inch.

’So they attack a person’s Life Magnetic Field?’

Yi Beidou now understood the three Ghost Generals’ method of attack.

Their attacks directly influenced a living creature’s Life Magnetic Field, causing it to go awry and producing all sorts of negative effects.

It was similar to what traditional Chinese medicine calls an "invasion of external pathogens."

An ordinary person would be completely unable to resist such an attack. Even a master at the Tonghui Internalization stage could only take it head-on with their physical body and would inevitably be affected.

Only a Cultivator who had comprehended the Realm of Mighty Spirit would possess the means to fight back.

These were just like the legendary Yin Soul Demon Spirits, attacking the human body through formless means.

This reminded Yi Beidou of a particular type of Daoist Sect Magic.

The Taoist School’s Soldier and Horse Skill.

It involved nurturing Yin Spirit soldiers to act as protectors, slay enemies, and vanquish demons.

THUD! THUD! THUD!

Just then, several more tall Ghost Generals, their Evil Qi palpable, strode out from the corridor’s shadows. Wielding greatswords and long spears, they joined the fight, surrounding Yi Beidou and launching their own attacks.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

But even with the increased number of Ghost Generals, their weapons still couldn’t penetrate the radiant light around Yi Beidou in the slightest.

Had he faced this technique right after his Ascension, he might have been put in a difficult position, his body affected by their assault.

But he had since returned from Dragon Tiger Mountain and cultivated in seclusion for over a month. His comprehension of "True Qi" had reached a new level. How could these mere Ghost Generals possibly disturb his Life Magnetic Field?

The next moment, SWOOSH!!

With a wave of his hand, the onlookers felt as if the world itself was turning upside down. The Ghost Generals surrounding him instantly exploded.

"Impressive skills indeed. My Five Chaotic Soldiers can’t harm you. Let’s see how you handle my Celestial Soldiers and Generals!"

Just then, a hearty, rough laugh echoed from the depths of the corridor.

The next moment, VMMMM!!

The darkness in the corridor was instantly replaced by a blinding glare. A series of footsteps sounded from within the light, and two behemoths, each over four meters tall, stooped down as they emerged from the brilliance.

They were clad in Golden Armor, with broad shoulders and thick waists. Their eyes glared, their beards bristled, and their majesty was as vast as the ocean.

A radiant light emanated from their bodies, illuminating the entire area.

They truly resembled the Celestial Soldiers and Generals of myth, like the Six Ding and Six Jia descending upon the mortal world.

One wielded an Eight-angled Golden Melon, the other a Crimson Gold Steel Whip. The moment they appeared, their gazes fixed upon the crowd, bringing with them an immense pressure.

This time, even Meng Qianyuan, Zhou Baiwei, and the others who had some Cultivation felt their bodies stiffen, unable to move.

"By order, we vanquish demons! All shall be slain!"

The two Celestial Generals roared, raised their massive weapons, and brought them crashing down on Yi Beidou.

A glint flashed in Yi Beidou’s eyes as he took a step forward.

BOOM!!

The very ground seemed to tremble. Though they were inside a building, the crowd felt as if they could see right through the roof to a single star of the Beidou constellation twinkling in the sky.

This star wasn’t in the sky, but in the hearts and minds of all present.

The Celestial Slaughter Seven Stars.

Yi Beidou’s aura instantly skyrocketed as he met the heavy blows of the two Celestial Generals with a palm strike of his own.

In that instant, the two massive Celestial Generals were rocked back, stumbling in retreat.

THUD!!

Then, Yi Beidou took a second step, and a second star lit up in the sky.

The blue-white radiance around him now blazed like fire, surging skyward like a signal beacon.

He struck out with his palm again. The cold, blue-white light transformed into a relentless tide, instantly engulfing the two Celestial Generals.

The radiance vanished. Without the influence of the magnetic field and Heart Intent, the blurry surroundings sharpened back into focus. Everything returned to normal.

There were no sinister Ghost Generals, no sky filled with radiant light. The hall was just a hall once more, as if everything that had just occurred had been a dream.

"Do you have any other techniques? These must all be ’Ghost Gods’ you summoned on the spot. I’ve heard that with the Taoist School’s Soldier and Horse Skill, the Lifebound Soldiers one personally nurtures are the most powerful."

Yi Beidou said, looking down the corridor.

Although these soldiers were powerful, they were like rootless duckweed. He had heard that high-level Taoist School masters had Lifebound Soldiers, their very lives intertwined. That was the most formidable technique of all.

"Haha, my Lifebound Soldiers are linked to my own life. We flourish as one and suffer as one. You’re a Celestial Fiend aiding a Human Fiend. I’m not looking to make things hard for myself."

A rough, hearty laugh rang out from the corridor, followed by a series of footsteps as several figures emerged.

One of them was Tao Zihong. Another was also very familiar to Yi Beidou—Zhou Qingchen of the Emei Sect. She was in Kyoto as the Emei Sect’s representative for the High-level Conference.

As for the other two, one wore a navy blue Daoist Robe. He had white hair but a youthful complexion, giving him the bearing of an immortal. His aura was restrained, and he wore a gentle smile.

The other man was a burly elder with a full beard—the very person who had just made a move.

"Lushan Zhong Ang. I’ve long heard of your great abilities, fellow Daoist, that even a Hermit Immortal fell by your hand. My little test today was merely on a whim. Please don’t take offense!"

Zhong Ang said to Yi Beidou, cupping his hands in a salute.