Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 208 - 194: Adding Fuel to the Fire, Bolstering the Great Trend’s Declaration

"Then let’s each walk our own path. We’ll see who’s stronger after we’ve both achieved our goals."

A smile touched the corners of Devi’s lips.

「On the border of the Starry Sky Country, inside a secret laboratory.」

Dr. Beretta had also received the intelligence report from Japan.

"Taking on a country all by himself? And he actually took the initiative to leave Donghua Country? Don’t you know how many eyes are on you right now? Do you really think you can take on the world?"

"Should I find a way to make a move? Such a fine specimen... it would be a real shame if he were destroyed by those old fossils."

Dr. Beretta muttered to himself.

The news of Yi Beidou appearing in Japan, seemingly to take on the nation by himself, instantly drew the eyes of the top figures in the global Cultivation Realm.

「Late at night, within Japan’s Changqi County.」

"Quick, search over there! Don’t miss a single clue!"

"Check the alleyways, too! And send people into the sewers if you have to!"

"What’s the status of the surveillance team? How have they not provided a single lead after all this time?!"

"..."

Combined teams of police and Self-Defense Forces scoured every district of Changqi for any trace of Yi Beidou, but after five or six hours, they still had nothing.

After leaving the venue, it was as if Yi Beidou had vanished into thin air.

「Meanwhile, in Tokyo.」

「Special Investigation Bureau Headquarters.」

Beichuan Tian sat with a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on the large screen in front of him.

The screen showed the figure of a person, but the image was extremely blurry, as if affected by strong magnetic interference. The figure’s specific features, gender, and body shape were all indistinct. The only thing that stood out with exceptional clarity was a blooming yellow chrysanthemum displayed over their face.

"Mr. Ju, that’s the situation. We are currently unable to find Yi Beidou’s location. He has the ability to conceal his aura and affect his surroundings with his own magnetic field. To pinpoint his position, we need the assistance of everyone from the Nine Chrysanthemums Sect."

Beichuan Tian spoke with utmost respect.

Yi Beidou had become a grave threat to them. As long as he remained untracked, the Japan Martial Arts Realm would know no peace.

They couldn’t possibly have all the Martial Saints in the country gather in one place just for self-preservation to guard against his attacks, could they? What would that look like? Where would the honor of the Japan Martial Arts Realm be?

"No problem. Within Japan’s borders, there is no one we can’t find. But on one condition: you need to give us something related to him. The more closely it’s connected to him, the easier it will be to locate him, and the more precise the location will be."

The so-called "Mr. Ju" spoke calmly. His voice was like an electronic synthesizer, making it impossible to distinguish his gender or age.

"Of course, no problem. We’ve already made preparations. That man was injured this time."

A sharp glint flashed in Beichuan Tian’s eyes.

’Do you really think Japan has no one who can stop you? That you can come and go as you please?’

’Once we pinpoint his location, I will invite at least ten figures from the Saint Realm to strike and eliminate him completely.’

"Blood or body tissue? That would be best. Get it to me as soon as possible."

The synthesized voice seemed to chuckle, and then the screen flickered and the transmission ended.

「North Suburb of Changqi County.」

An all-black luxury sedan pulled into a lavish estate. Escorted by tall bodyguards, a teenage boy and girl, both dressed in Kendo Uniforms, stepped out of the car and entered the main building of the estate, which was opulently decorated in a French style.

And, unbeknownst to anyone, a tall figure was already standing just outside the estate.

"This family should be one of the more powerful ones locally. This place will do, then."

Yi Beidou muttered to himself.

He planned to add more fuel to the fire of Japan’s situation, making the roiling of the Great Trend even more violent.

The Kintos family was a well-known chaebol family in Changqi. The current Patriarch, Kondo Yasushi, had started with the fishing industry before expanding into shipbuilding and manufacturing, accumulating considerable power.

Now, with the Japan All Martial Arts Conference underway, Kondo Yasushi had keenly sensed a shift in the winds of the era. He began investing in life sciences and industries related to Martial Arts Cultivation, and had sent his youngest son, Kondo Kirihira, and youngest daughter, Kondo Ayaka, to the Beichen Xin Yin School to study the Sword Dao.

Led by the butler, the young man and woman ascended to the second floor of the main building.

"Young Master, Young Miss, the master is waiting for you in the study."

the butler said politely.

The young man and woman nodded and pushed open the study door.

"Kirihira, Ayaka, you’re back. How is Mr. Sanada?"

Kondo Yasushi was dressed in pajamas, his temples streaked with gray, but his expression was stern and imposing.

"Father, our teacher is only in a coma. It’s not critical. He might wake up after some time."

Kondo Kirihira said respectfully.

"That’s good."

Kondo Yasushi let out a soft sigh of relief. He had bet heavily on the Beichen Xin Yin School. If Sanada Katsuhiko were to die or be crippled, the Kintos family’s investment would be a total loss.

For many of Japan’s influential powers, the All Martial Arts Conference was equivalent to a massive reshuffling of interests.

Without a Martial Saint presiding over it, the Beichen Xin Yin School would be worthless.

Even though Sanada Katsuhiko was currently fine, his reputation had already hit rock bottom after being defeated by that man from Donghua in front of everyone. In a sense, his investment was already at a loss.

’Damn that man from Donghua! How could he be so strong?! Wasn’t Sanada Katsuhiko supposed to be the youngest Saint in Asia? To think he’d lose so miserably even when teaming up with another Martial Saint!’