Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 220 - 198: Upright and Honorable, Bearing a Nation’s Valor

Truth be told, Yi Beidou’s strength had indeed surpassed his imagination.

Even he hadn’t anticipated it. He never imagined his opponent could incapacitate an all-out Ookubo Hei in a single blow, all while remaining largely unharmed.

But even so, this couldn’t shake his resolve to fight. Instead, it only made the battle lust in his heart surge.

Just as he’d said, the way of a hero wasn’t about winning or losing, but about having the courage to throw a punch.

"Now, it’s our turn to fight. However, I am a man who believes in honorable duels. Fighting you one after another is a disgrace to me. Ookubo just attacked you, and I won’t take advantage of that."

Guan Shan Dayou spoke in a deep voice that rolled like thunder, carrying far into the distance.

Then, under the gazes of countless onlookers, Guan Shan Dayou’s massive, fan-like hand suddenly slapped hard against his own chest.

BAM!!

This was no mere gesture. The collision of flesh and bone produced an explosive crack, sending a visible shockwave rippling outward. Under the immense force of the impact, the clothes on Guan Shan Dayou’s upper body instantly burst apart, revealing his bulging muscles.

His back was broad as a tiger’s and his waist thick as a bear’s. His stomach protruded, yet it wasn’t fat in the slightest; it conveyed a sense of unshakeable density.

The slap left a blood-red handprint on Guan Shan Dayou’s chest, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"There. Now our fight can begin."

"Let’s have a proper, honorable duel, man to man."

Guan Shan Dayou calmly wiped the blood from his mouth and spoke to Yi Beidou, his words echoing in the hearts of all who heard them.

The surrounding onlookers were momentarily stunned. As for the members of the Li Mountain Association, who had been disheartened by Ookubo Hei’s one-hit defeat, their bodies trembled at the sight.

’This is the Li Mountain Association! This is our chairman, the "Great and Heroic"!!’

At this moment, victory and defeat no longer seemed to matter.

The way of the hero wasn’t about winning or losing, but about the spirit and mettle to always press forward!

Even when facing an opponent as mighty as a god or a demon, even when you know you might not win, you must still seek out an honorable fight!

’This was the master they followed! This was the Martial Arts Dao they revered!!’

"Fall in line!!"

A burly Li Mountain Association member at the front roared, and all the members fell back into their ranks. Lifting their legs high, they stomped the ground in unison, producing a thunderous boom.

"Heroic!"

"Heroic!"

"Heroic!"

The unified chant once again thundered through the sky above Tokyo Station.

This time, it wasn’t just the men of the Li Mountain Association; even the onlooking Japanese people were swept up in the fervor.

"Heroic!"

"Heroic!"

"...."

The shouts reverberated to the heavens. The Great Trend, which had faltered with Ookubo Hei’s defeat, now reemerged, stronger and more vibrant than before.

It wasn’t just those at the scene; the many people watching the livestream online were also moved by Guan Shan Dayou’s will and heroic spirit.

The word "Heroic" flooded the chats in numerous livestreams.

Yi Beidou was slightly taken aback by this scene.

’Indeed. Every country has its share of vermin, but it also gives birth to true heroes.’

’This was the true meaning behind his journey across the world, unleashing Demon Tribulations.’

"Come."

Yi Beidou slowly bent forward, took a step, and settled into a fighting stance. The Demon Flame around him blazed.

On the other side, Guan Shan Dayou’s body suddenly swelled. As he activated his Dharma Body, red and white stripes crawled over his entire form.

At the same time, the red stripes spread rapidly, eventually covering his entire body.

When Ookubo Hei used his Heroic Body, he could only convert seventy to eighty percent of his muscles into Red Muscle. Guan Shan Dayou, however, could achieve a conversion rate of nearly one hundred percent.

Furthermore, as a veteran of the Saint Realm, his abilities weren’t limited to this alone.

Yi Beidou clearly sensed that, spurred on by the man’s fiery, heroic passion, his Life Magnetic Field was undergoing a dramatic transformation.

First, a mass of blood-colored flame blazed to life, continuously amplifying his Life Magnetic Field. A fiery red, flame-like glow appeared around his body. Once this Blood Fire had burned to a certain point, another transformation began.

CRACKLE!!

Wisps of fierce lightning emerged from within the flames. Arcs of electricity surged across his blood-red skin. The swirling Blood Fire condensed, coiling around his body like the divine sashes of Immortal Gods. Behind his head, a halo formed from Three-Thunder Patterns.

In an instant, every strand of Guan Shan Dayou’s hair stood on end. His deeply lined face twisted into a ferocious scowl, and his eyes seemed to blaze with light.

This was a Secret Technique form he had created by combining the powerful Japanese Secret Technique, the Thundering Divine Control Skill.

Thundering Hero!!

The body’s reflexes, explosive power, and muscle recruitment are all intimately linked to the nervous system. The nervous system, in turn, is inseparable from bioelectricity.

In this Secret Technique’s state, Guan Shan Dayou could stimulate his body beyond its normal limits, pushing his explosive power to its absolute peak.

Combined with his fully converted Red Muscle state, it allowed him to reach the pinnacle of explosive power!

He shot toward Yi Beidou, his speed and momentum reaching an extreme.

BAM!!

A terrifying boom erupted as their bodies collided. With all ten fingers interlocked, they were instantly locked in a struggle of strength.

"HRAAAGH!!"

Guan Shan Dayou roared. His one-hundred-percent Red Muscle state, combined with the Thunder Secret Technique, granted him terrifying explosive power. As he unleashed his strength, the ground around them sank, shattering inch by inch and spreading outward in a circular shockwave.

Yi Beidou’s body tilted back slightly. In this contest of pure strength, he actually seemed to be at a disadvantage.

’Not bad!!’

A sharp light flashed in Yi Beidou’s eyes. The power Guan Shan Dayou had just unleashed in this state nearly surpassed that of the Earth Giant God Yuri.

What was most terrifying was that this man wasn’t borrowing power from nature; he was relying solely on his own strength and will.

In terms of sheer physical power, this man was indeed the greatest Yi Beidou had ever encountered.

However, Yi Beidou possessed more than just raw physical strength.

BOOM!!

The Demon Flame flared, spreading up Guan Shan Dayou’s arms toward his body. The electricity flickering across his skin tried to repel the flames, but the instant the current made contact, it was twisted, devoured, and utterly extinguished.

In that instant, he felt his surroundings begin to tremble; even his own Life Magnetic Field started to warp.

Celestial Demon Chaotic Star—Magnetic Field Reversal!!

In a deadlocked struggle like this, such a momentary falter was fatal.

Hah!!

Yi Beidou let out a low shout and instantly put his power into motion.

Stepping in, he gripped Guan Shan Dayou’s arms and executed an over-the-shoulder throw.

Guan Shan Dayou’s body was instantly lifted into the air. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes; he clearly hadn’t expected that even in this state, Yi Beidou could still throw him.

It seemed the match would be decided in an instant.

If he landed on his back, Yi Beidou would surely press the advantage. Against such an opponent, being put on the defensive meant there was almost no chance of recovery.

However, as he was being flipped through the air, his gaze turned toward the Sky.

At that moment, he seemed to see it—a vast, majestic Great Trend, high above in the unseen firmament.

It was the call of thousands, the cheers of multitudes, the hoarse, desperate roars...

It was the martial valor stirred by his actions, now drifting in the skies above the nation.

And now, he was the embodiment of that valor.

’Guan Shan Dayou, you must bear this will!!’

’With your strength and your body, you must bear this giant mountain!!’

BOOM!!

In that instant, his will seemed to connect with the Great Trend in the sky. The lightning around him surged violently, blasting away the influence of the Demon Flame.

His body twisted in mid-air, defying all logic. At the exact moment Yi Beidou would have slammed him down, he landed steadily on his feet and erupted with a new surge of power.

AAH!!

Guan Shan Dayou let out a furious roar. Using the momentum from the throw and capitalizing on the instant Yi Beidou’s stance was unstable, he managed to unleash his power once more, turning the tables with a reversal throw of his own!

The tables had turned!

WHOOSH!!

Yi Beidou’s body went light as he was hurled like a cannonball by Guan Shan Dayou. He slammed heavily into a pillar in the adjacent plaza, sending a terrifying tremor through the violently shaking earth.

With the martial valor of a nation behind him, Guan Shan Dayou would shake the Demon Tribulation to its core!