Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 185 - 176: Each Seeks Their Own Path, the Heart Intent to Weigh the World Arises (Part 2)

"I’ve also found it a bit strange. Master has been guiding us much more frequently lately."

Zhou Baiwei nodded in agreement.

Previously, when they were with Yi Beidou, he wouldn’t deliberately guide their cultivation. They had to rely on their own observation and understanding.

But over the past month, the number of times Yi Beidou directly guided them had increased sharply. He even occasionally activated his Life Magnetic Field to help them temper their Fist Intent and cleanse their bodies.

As a result, their Martial Arts Dao cultivation had recently advanced by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, they could clearly sense that Yi Beidou seemed to be in a remarkably relaxed state recently.

Back in Wencheng, while he might have tended to his plants, it was clearly just another form of cultivation. He was in a constant state of cultivation.

But the feeling Yi Beidou gave them lately was different. It was a genuine relaxation, not a state of cultivation. There was a sense of ease about him.

Previously, Yi Beidou’s strength and techniques might have progressed significantly in just a month, but there were no signs of that now.

It was all a bit strange.

"But it’s also perfectly normal. Not long ago, Master defeated that powerful enemy who came to Donghua. He can already be considered the number one Saint Expert of the new generation. It’s normal to relax a little at a time like this. Keeping one’s mind constantly tense isn’t a good thing."

Zhou Baiwei added.

"I don’t think it’s that simple. Some of Master’s behavior has been very abnormal, especially after the fight with Devi."

"Originally, Master had some interest in participating in the Martial Hero Conference, and even served as a judge. But later, he didn’t even go to watch the most exciting match, the one where a new Saint Expert ascended."

"And when the Martial Hero Conference organizing committee was formed, Elder Wei gave Master a position as a committee member, which he accepted. But when the Donghua Martial Arts Association was established recently, he refused Elder Wei’s request to give him a position. It’s like he’s intentionally fading from the public eye while also withdrawing from all worldly affairs."

"I have a feeling that Master is so calm recently because he’s brewing some kind of unimaginable storm."

"It’s like... it’s like he’s trying to sever his worldly ties?"

Yang Mutong whispered, her gaze fixed on Yi Beidou in the distance, who was making two large cats practice their forms. A flicker of worry shone in her eyes.

She was incredibly observant, and with her Innate Wisdom Eye, she possessed a strange intuition that allowed her to notice many things.

"Aren’t you being a little too sensitive? Is Master planning to ascend to the heavens in broad daylight?"

Zhou Baiwei wasn’t as perceptive as Yang Mutong.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Just then, they heard a phone ring. It was Yi Beidou’s encrypted phone, which he usually didn’t carry himself, entrusting it to them instead.

"Master, it’s a call from Elder Wei."

Yang Mutong took out the phone, glanced at the screen, and jogged over to Yi Beidou.

Yi Beidou waved his hand, and the two cats practicing their forms returned to normal.

Under his "tutelage" these past few days, the stray cats had all become robust and sturdy. Their eyes were bright, their movements swift, and they could understand human words and commands to a certain degree, making them vastly different from ordinary cats.

If you encountered them in the wild, these strays were true "Cat Kings"; five or six ordinary feral cats would be no match for any one of them.

This was the result of his powerful Life Magnetic Field nourishing their bodies while he controlled their movements.

There were ancient legends of the Ghost Valley Master teaching a white ape Swordsmanship, achieving a spiritual connection with other beings.

Yi Beidou took the phone from Yang Mutong.

"We have the final investigation results on that person you captured."

Wei Cheng’s voice came through the phone.

Although the chip in Yao Lingfeng’s brain—the man Yi Beidou had captured—was successfully removed, Dr. Beretta’s use of the Brain Domain Matrix to break through the magnetic field shielding and manifest his presence had ultimately caused brain damage, resulting in memory loss and confusion.

Even after a period of psychiatric and psychological treatment, such organic damage is nearly impossible to fully repair.

Furthermore, the Pioneer Group had already pulled out most of its deep-cover agents, so the intelligence gained from him was quite limited.

For the past month, the Special Security Bureau has been digging deep to extract any value from him, and now they’ve finally had a breakthrough.

"Oh? Were you able to locate the Pioneer Group’s East Asia Headquarters?"

Yi Beidou asked.

He had once traveled to Northern Myanmar to eliminate a Pioneer Group stronghold, but at best, it was just a branch for transshipping supplies, nowhere near the level of a headquarters.

"According to the investigation, his real identity probably isn’t Donghua. He’s Japanese. Back when Japan invaded Donghua, even though they were defeated and retreated, they left behind a large number of civilian sleeper agents in the country."

"These agents completed localization training and are indistinguishable from Donghua citizens, but they’re still carrying out their latent missions, a duty passed down for generations. This Yao Lingfeng is likely a descendant of one of those civilian sleeper agents."

"Based on his testimony and background, we’ve made a deduction. While we can’t pinpoint the exact location of the Pioneer Group’s East Asia Headquarters, there’s a very high probability that it’s in Japan."

Wei Cheng said gravely over the phone.

Japan is an excellent springboard connecting the East and West. Its economy, technology, and infrastructure are all among the world’s best. It would be perfectly logical for the Pioneer Group, which is secretly cooperating with high-level Japanese officials, to place its East Asia Headquarters there.

"Japan, huh? What do you think would happen if I were to take a trip there?"

Yi Beidou asked, his expression calm.

"We don’t have any hard evidence, so they’re not going to cooperate. You could go under the pretext of ’friendly spars and exchanges,’ like those other countries did not long ago. But the moment you touch on their secrets, a life-or-death conflict is inevitable. If bloodshed occurs, it will escalate into an international incident."

"Don’t be impulsive. We’ll continue our investigation. It won’t be too late to act once we have sufficient evidence."

Wei Cheng said hastily to Yi Beidou.

After the battle in Modu, Yi Beidou’s status had become extraordinary. He was inextricably linked to Donghua. If he were to show up in Japan and cause a violent incident, the fallout would be immense.

The Martial Artists from various nations who entered Donghua may have caused a stir and public chaos with their street provocations, but they never crossed the line by taking a life. Otherwise, things would not have been resolved so easily.

Besides, Japan isn’t like home. The Starry Sky Country has troops stationed there. If it really is the Pioneer Group’s East Asia Headquarters, there are bound to be many Reincarnators from the Hidden World in the country as well. The situation is extremely complex.

"Is that so? I understand."

Yi Beidou nodded slightly. Without another word, he hung up.

On the other end of the line, hearing the dial tone, Wei Cheng let out a slight sigh of relief.

’As long as that guy doesn’t act rashly, things will be fine.’

’His status now is just too extraordinary.’

’If he really starts a bloodbath in Japan like he did in Nanyang, it will no longer be a matter of whether I can protect him.’

’Japan, huh? A decent target. A fine place to start.’

Yi Beidou muttered to himself and handed the phone back to Yang Mutong.

"Master, are you..."

A strange worry filled Yang Mutong’s heart.

Yi Beidou said nothing more. He simply walked back into the manor, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and appeared to enter a meditative state.

Yang Mutong and Zhou Baiwei exchanged a look. This time, they both truly sensed that something was off. They stood guard by Yi Beidou’s side, refusing to leave him for a second.

The sky gradually darkened as night fell.

"Bai Wei, Mutong."

Yi Beidou opened his eyes and spoke to them.

"Master."

The two of them, who hadn’t left his side, hurried over.

But in the next moment.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Yi Beidou’s fingers traced a series of afterimages through the air, blue-white Demon Flame burning at their tips. The two women had no chance to react before he tapped them on a major acupoint on their chests.

In an instant, all the strength drained from their bodies. They collapsed limply to the ground with a soft THUD.

"Ma... Master... what are you..."

Shock filled their eyes as they struggled to speak.

"From now on, you must rely on yourselves. Do not slack in your cultivation. Be diligent and advance bravely. If you can, help me look after the mother and daughter of the Xu Family."

Yi Beidou’s expression was placid, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. He stepped over their prone forms and walked toward the door.

"Master... what are you going to do?!"

Yang Mutong strained to turn her head toward his departing figure, tears of desperation streaming from her eyes.

"I am going to weigh the world."

Yi Beidou’s back disappeared from view, leaving only his words to echo in the room.

The new generation was unwilling to be left behind. Each had embarked on their own path, seeking their own techniques, eager to break through their limits and reach a higher realm.

And how could Yi Beidou be any different? He, too, had his own cultivation to pursue.

The Demon Body was perfected. The Demon Lord’s fate was now in motion. The Destruction Killing Tribulation was destined to be unleashed.