Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 190 - 181: Arriving in Japan, Holding a Grand Event Like Donghua’s (Part 1)

BOOM!!

A nearby shipping container suddenly exploded, and Old Ghost Kui’s gaunt figure emerged. The ghostly blue light covering his body receded, and the five Ghost Kings had vanished.

He didn’t seem to be in good shape. His figure was somewhat stooped, and thick, black blood trickled from his nostrils. He was clearly suffering from the backlash of his Secret Technique.

"Are you all right?"

Wei Cheng asked, glancing at Old Ghost Kui.

"I’m fine. I just never thought I’d need a junior to show me mercy in the end. It’s quite humiliating."

Old Ghost Kui sighed and shook his head, gazing at the patch of sea where Yi Beidou had disappeared.

Just now, Yi Beidou had struck his shoulder with a palm. If he had used his full strength, it would have been enough to shatter his bones and severely injure him. But Yi Beidou had ultimately held back, merely sending him flying without causing any major damage.

"Even if we teamed up, unless we resorted to the Self-Sacrifice Secret Technique, we would have had no chance of defeating him. That level of power might already rival an Ancient One’s. He isn’t arrogant; he truly has the right to challenge the world."

From another container, Zhong Ang also emerged, clutching his chest and wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.

He had taken a palm strike from Yi Beidou and hadn’t lost his ability to move, but he knew that was only because the other man had held back. Under the circumstances, he had already been defeated and eliminated. How could he have the gall to join in another group attack? That was why he was only showing himself now.

"Even an Ancient One would perish on the path he’s walking. But it’s too late to talk about that now. From here on, it’s all up to him. The help we can offer is negligible,"

Wei Cheng said with a sigh.

With the Celestial Demon leaving the country, no one knew what kind of changes would rock the world.

"Elder Wei, now that Mr. Yi has left, what should we do?"

Just then, the head of the Special Security Bureau and the on-site commander ran over. Some of their people were hurrying to carry away the unconscious Zheng Yuan.

Yi Beidou’s departure was tantamount to defecting from the country. This matter had to be addressed.

"Issue an internal wanted order. Yi Beidou forced his way into a restricted area, kidnapped a key member of the Special Security Bureau, and stole crucial evidence. His current whereabouts are unknown. There will be a substantial reward for any relevant information. The wanted level is ’S-Class’."

Wei Cheng said, his expression calm.

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed slightly.

One could only imagine the waves this wanted order would create once it was issued.

"Coordinate with the relevant departments ahead of time. The wanted order must be issued, but the public impact must be controlled. Prepare for a media blackout. No related news is to appear in the public eye; it can only circulate within small, relevant circles."

Wei Cheng added.

The Martial Hero Conference had just ended, and Yi Beidou still held immense influence within the country. It wasn’t wise to reveal the truth to the public, as it would inevitably cause unnecessary turmoil.

Besides, Yi Beidou hadn’t truly defected. Donghua was making these moves primarily as a show for the other nations of the world.

"I understand."

The head of the Special Security Bureau nodded and immediately went to carry out his orders.

"Wait. One more thing."

Wei Cheng stopped him again.

"For the Xu Family, who are connected to Yi Beidou, all their treatment is to remain the same. No changes or alterations."

Wei Cheng added.

He had a deep understanding of Yi Beidou.

Though the man acted without restraint, he placed great importance on karmic ties. Now that he had nominally left Donghua, the only way to maintain a relationship was through these worldly connections.

Therefore, not only could nothing change for the Xu Family, but they had to be taken care of even better.

「A short time later, at the Special Security Bureau branch office.」

Yang Mutong awoke in a hospital bed.

After Yi Beidou left, personnel from the Special Security Bureau had swarmed the suburban estate. They found the two women and brought them back to the branch office for care.

They had only been struck by Yi Beidou’s Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle, which had temporarily sealed their bodies. They weren’t in any real danger.

Yang Mutong’s expression was vacant at first, but then the image of what she saw before passing out flashed through her mind.

Through her blurry vision, Yi Beidou’s tall figure had walked slowly out the gate. She had wanted to grab him but couldn’t even move a single finger. She could only watch helplessly as his silhouette vanished completely from her sight.

"Mr. Yi!"

Yang Mutong cried out, leaping abruptly from the bed.

Just then, a hand came to rest on her shoulder.

"Mutong, you’re awake."

A familiar voice reached her ears. She turned her head and saw a middle-aged man and a tall young man standing beside her.

"Father, Big Brother,"

Yang Mutong said in a low voice.

Yang Tianhe still had family business to discuss, so he hadn’t left yet. As soon as he heard what had happened to Yang Mutong, he rushed over.

"Father, Mr. Yi... he..."

Yang Mutong immediately grabbed Yang Tianhe’s arm, asking nervously.

Seeing his favorite daughter in this state and thinking of what Yi Beidou had just done, Yang Tianhe sighed softly, his expression complicated.

’Was it right or wrong to send Mutong to Yi Beidou’s side back then?’

He didn’t hide anything. It would have been impossible to keep something like this from someone as close to Yi Beidou as Yang Mutong. He told her everything that had happened, from beginning to end, all while preparing to restrain his daughter by force if necessary.

Yang Tianhe was worried that Yang Mutong would impulsively run off to Japan. Standing by Yi Beidou’s side under those circumstances... who knew what might happen?

As someone with life experience, how could he not see that Yang Mutong’s feelings for Yi Beidou went beyond that of a master and disciple?

It was only natural. Achieving Ascension at a young age, possessing unrivaled, tyrannical power, suppressing the world, his fists shaking mountains and rivers... As the saying goes, a young maiden’s heart belongs to a hero. Who could resist the charm of such a man?

However, the two of them were destined to have no future together. The path that man walked was one that few could travel alongside him.

But to Yang Tianhe’s surprise, upon hearing the news, Yang Mutong wasn’t as impulsive as he had imagined. After a moment of stunned silence, a determined light flashed in her eyes.

"Mutong?"

Yang Tianhe watched her with some concern.

"Don’t worry, Father. I won’t go to Japan. As I am now, I don’t have the right to stand by Mr. Yi’s side."

Yang Mutong said, her expression calm.

’If I go to Japan now, I’ll only be a burden.’

’Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I should turn this into motivation. I need to work hard at my Cultivation and break through the barrier to the Saint Realm as soon as possible.’

’Then, he won’t be able to just leave me behind so easily.’

Yang Tianhe looked at his daughter, his expression complicated.

’She’s grown up, but this kind of growth... it might not be a good thing.’

Meanwhile, the news began to spread within a small circle, causing a huge stir among the relevant upper echelons.

「Mount Emei.」

"Senior Sister, I just received a confidential message from the Special Security Bureau. Three hours ago, Mr. Yi defected from the country. The higher-ups have already issued an S-Class wanted order."

A tall young man knocked on Zhou Qingchen’s door.

Inside the room, hearing this news, Zhou Qingchen, who was sitting cross-legged on the floor in meditative breathing, snapped her eyes open.

’Yi Beidou, what kind of great Dao are you pursuing?’

Zhou Qingchen muttered to herself.

Although she didn’t know the full story, she knew that Yi Beidou wasn’t the kind of person to defect without reason.

There was only one reason he would do this: to seek the Dao.

「Elsewhere in Kyoto.」

"Mr. Yi..."

Upon receiving the news, Meng Qianyuan was momentarily stunned. He never expected such a drastic turn of events so soon after they had parted ways.

From this day forward, seeing Yi Beidou again would likely be no easy task.

It wasn’t just people in Donghua. Foreign powers that paid close attention to the country’s Martial Arts Realm inevitably caught wind of the news as well. They immediately ramped up their intelligence-gathering efforts, trying to ascertain the cause and course of events.

For a time, a dark undercurrent surged within Donghua.

Fortunately, the relevant departments had implemented a confidentiality plan. Although a wanted order was issued, they remained tight-lipped about the true reason for the events, the details of what happened, and Yi Beidou’s destination, leaving others with no way to find out.

Now, Yi Beidou’s whereabouts had become a mystery.

「Elsewhere.」

The deep sea at night instilled a strange sort of terror. The azure surface of the daytime sea was now a pitch-black darkness that seemed capable of swallowing everything.

And yet, at this very moment, a bizarre spectacle was taking place on the surface of the water.

A lone figure was running swiftly across the vast, endless sea in the dead of night.

He was minuscule, yet an utterly shocking sight to behold.