Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 199 - 188: The Ultimate Strike: Even Deities Cannot Defend

"Who is that person?! Even the legendary ’Divine Ninja,’ Lord Sen Dizang, can’t subdue him!"

"Lord Sen Dizang’s finishing blow was actually broken! Can he only resort to harassing tactics?"

"How is this Donghua man so strong? Not even a Martial Saint can do anything to him?"

"..."

A wave of gasps erupted from the audience. The exchange between Yi Beidou and Sen Dizang had only lasted for a few breaths, but it was a rollercoaster of events. The sudden explosion of aura and the miraculous techniques left everyone utterly shocked.

During the previous exchange, Sen Dizang had formed the Nine-Character Curse Seal and taken a single step, his figure splitting into three right before everyone’s eyes. What shocked the crowd even more was that all three figures were illusions. The next moment, his true body had appeared behind Yi Beidou. Yet even this incredible technique was countered by the Donghua man, who landed a palm strike on him.

Just as everyone’s hearts leaped into their throats, the figure that was struck turned out to be nothing but a piece of clothing. Sen Dizang then reappeared like a phantom at his opponent’s side and launched a fatal strike.

Proliferating illusions, impossible to grasp, with speed like teleportation.

From the audience’s perspective, witnessing such a scene was like watching characters and moments from anime or video games. It didn’t feel real.

The Clone Technique! The Substitution Technique!

All sorts of legendary techniques, materializing so vividly before their eyes, delivered a massive shock.

Although Japan’s Martial Arts Dao culture was prosperous and many people were vaguely aware of the existence of Martial Saints, those who had truly witnessed the power of the Saint Realm were few and far between.

Yet, even these Divine Techniques, like legends come to life, were unable to harm the Donghua man. Instead, the "Divine Ninja" could only resort to hit-and-run harassment, which weighed heavily on the hearts of the crowd.

Could it be that their renowned Japanese Martial Saint was no match for a young man from Donghua?

In the Beichen Xin Yin School’s camp.

A group of young men and women, all clad in white Kendo Uniforms, sat bolt upright.

These were all the new generation of Martial Artists from the Beichen Xin Yin School. At their head was a tall, cold-faced young man.

This was Hoshino Jin, the top disciple of the Beichen Xin Yin School, who had earned the title of "All Transmission."

And at this moment, beside him sat several boys and girls who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.

One could tell from their bearing alone that they were from extraordinary backgrounds, possessing an unconcealable air of nobility.

"Lord Hoshino, why hasn’t Master made his move yet? Can the two Martial Saints defeat that Donghua man?"

One of the Japanese girls, her skin as fair as porcelain, frowned deeply. Her hands were clenched tightly before her chest, and she looked extremely nervous.

The other boys and girls couldn’t help but chime in with the same question.

Beside them, Hoshino Jin’s expression remained unchanged, betraying no sign of panic. Even the many Beichen Xin Yin School disciples behind him showed no trace of doubt.

They firmly believed that Sword Saint Sanada could slay any opponent.

Hearing this question, Hoshino Jin’s cold, sharp gaze shifted slightly onto the young boys and girls, making them shiver involuntarily.

’If an ordinary disciple had dared to ask him such a question, he would have already given them a stern reprimand.’

’How could anyone dare to question the Master’s might and authority?’

However, these youths had only joined the school for a little over a month, and their family backgrounds were quite extraordinary. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be qualified to sit beside him. He couldn’t just scold them lightly.

With the All Martial Arts Conference underway, the Beichen Xin Yin School was shining brightly. It was foreseeable that in the future, those who followed the Martial Arts Dao Cultivation would hold increasingly more sway at the national level. Consequently, many financial tycoons and politicians were scrambling to place their children or trusted proteges into the various schools.

"Seeing as you’ve just joined the school and don’t yet understand certain things, I will forgive your disrespect this time."

"Remember, in our Beichen Xin Yin School, Lord Sanada is a ’God.’ How dare you question the abilities of a god?"

Hoshino Jin said coldly. The powerful aura he naturally exuded made the young boys and girls tremble slightly.

"We’re sorry!"

The group hurriedly and respectfully apologized in low voices.

"Enough. Watch closely. You are very fortunate. Having just joined, you have the chance to witness that legendary technique with your own eyes."

Hoshino Jin spoke faintly, his gaze turning to Sanada Katsuhiko’s figure on the field. His eyes gradually grew more and more fanatical.

He knew that Sanada Katsuhiko was preparing to unleash the highest Mystical Technique of the Beichen Xin Yin School.

On the battlefield, Sanada Katsuhiko’s eyes were calm. He constantly moved his body, his gaze fixed on Yi Beidou, who was currently entangled with Sen Dizang.

His Eye Sword pierced through the surface, seeing the essence beneath.

The circulation of Yi Beidou’s Demon Flame, his various techniques and movements, and even the changes in the natural magnetic field throughout the entire stadium were all seen by his eyes and recorded in his mind.

People have habits, and so do heaven and earth. As long as one can perceive and grasp these habits and then exploit them, one can unleash unimaginable destructive power.

As he gradually perceived the various weaknesses of heaven, earth, and man, and attempted to harmonize himself with his surroundings, the Life Magnetic Field within his body, though hidden, grew ever larger and more terrifying.

The Beichen Xin Yin School was a powerful Japanese sword art born from the fusion of the essences of multiple schools, including the Xin Yin School and the Iaido School.

The Xin Yin School was characterized by its agility and speed, specializing in finding an enemy’s weak points and possessing an extremely strong foundation in Body Techniques.

The Iaido School, on the other hand, was a discipline that focused on killing the enemy with an instantaneous burst of power.

Originally, the characteristics of these different sword arts were fundamentally incompatible, even contradictory, yet the Beichen Xin Yin School had fused them into one.

This school of Martial Arts had a total of a "Three Sword Form."

Eye Sword, Body Sword, and Heart Sword.

The Eye Sword pierces through appearances to see the essence of Martial Arts Dao techniques. The Body Sword evades, and on the foundation of the Eye Sword, it continuously harmonizes the practitioner’s relationship with the surrounding natural magnetic field through constant use of Body Techniques, accumulating the Great Trend to an unimaginable degree.

It was a process of Nurturing the Sword and achieving sublimation amidst battle.

When fighting Sanada Katsuhiko, if one could not break his "Body Sword" technique from the very beginning and force him into a desperate situation, he would only grow stronger and stronger through continuous evasion, until he found the perfect moment to deliver that one ultimate slash and end the fight completely.

Therefore, he only ever delivered a single slash in battle. If that one slash did not secure victory, then there was no need to draw his sword a second time.

And now, Sen Dizang was tying up Yi Beidou, while Yi Beidou himself seemed intent on letting Sanada Katsuhiko build his Great Trend to its peak. As a result, Sanada had no need to use the evasive Body Sword and could truly bring his strongest state to bear.

After dozens of exchanges between Sen Dizang and Yi Beidou, Sanada Katsuhiko’s accumulation of the Great Trend was finally complete.

"Leave the rest to me."

Sanada Katsuhiko said calmly.

The next moment.

BOOM!!

A terrifying aura burst forth from his body. The surrounding environment began to distort slightly, and a violent gale swept through the arena, whipping Sanada Katsuhiko’s hair up toward the Sky.

He bent his legs into a squat. Though there was no blade at his waist, he assumed the posture of drawing a sword, his entire upper body leaning down until it was almost touching the ground.

On his palms, which were held in the sword-drawing posture, a blazing light suddenly flared. This light condensed until it was almost tangible.

At the same time, in the eyes of everyone present, the lights of the entire arena seemed to dim in an instant. Even Yi Beidou’s Demon Flame and the Light of Chaotic Stars grew fainter. Only the light in Sanada Katsuhiko’s cupped palms remained brilliant and clear.

It felt as if, in a single instant, he had gathered all the Power of Heaven and Earth into his "blade."

It was an incomparably shocking sight.

’It’s coming!!’

In that instant, even Sen Dizang, who was still engaged with Yi Beidou, couldn’t help but feel a horrifying chill. He made a feint and once again used the Substitution Technique to escape.

’Even he wouldn’t dare to face Sanada Katsuhiko’s ultimate, fully charged slash head-on.’

The power of this slash was comparable to the strongest strike of a veteran who had achieved Ascension using a Life-Sacrifice Secret Technique!!

Sanada Katsuhiko was even stronger than Ooshima Junichi. If not for his slightly older age, he would have been the one chosen to go to Donghua!

’It’s here!’

In the stands, Hoshino Jin clenched his fists, his blood boiling with excitement.

’The highest Mystical Technique of the Beichen Xin Yin School!’

’He moved Heaven and Earth itself?’

Yi Beidou turned to face Sanada Katsuhiko, the smile on his lips growing wider and more unrestrained.

He could feel the terror of this technique.

It wasn’t as simple as just accumulating the Great Trend. The man’s will had spread out, pulling the entire magnetic field of the arena into a mysterious connection with himself.

This slash of his contained not just his own power, but also represented the mighty power of heaven and earth within the entire arena.

What was even more terrifying was that even with his Demon Flame active, he felt as if there was nowhere to run. It seemed his position had been completely locked down by the man’s energy from all directions.

During his earlier observation, Sanada Katsuhiko had already analyzed Yi Beidou’s combat habits and deduced all his possible moves.

Against this strike, he could only meet it head-on. There was absolutely nowhere to hide!

The next moment.

Sanada Katsuhiko abruptly unleashed his power. The ground beneath him instantly exploded as if struck by a missile.

His figure shot forward as if teleporting, and the air erupted with a terrifying sonic boom. Simultaneously, he swung the arm held in the sword-drawing posture.

A brilliant light filled Heaven and Earth.

The strongest Mystical Technique of the Beichen Xin Yin School: Divine Unyielding One-Slash.

Its name meant that faced with this slash, even Deities would have nowhere to hide and no way to defend!