novelraw Chapter 253 - 212: Shattering the 12 Jades, Sensing Calamity and Embodying Tribulation (Part 1)
Chapter 253 - 212: Shattering the 12 Jades, Sensing Calamity and Embodying Tribulation (Part 1)
They were ten kilometers away, with all sorts of buildings obstructing the view. It would have been impossible to see the site, even with a telescope. But the gazes of these two men seemed to pierce through every structure, taking in the entire scene.
"Tanaka Shoukichi’s strength, even without relying on a Forbidden Secret Technique, probably rivals our own. Having reached such a realm, has he not considered Corpse Dissolution? Does he also intend to only cultivate this single lifetime?"
one of the young men, the one wearing a hat, inquired.
"It’s not that he doesn’t want to, but that he cannot. He seized the power of others, so his own is impure. It’s ultimately impossible to completely purge those influences. The moment he attempts Corpse Dissolution, he is bound to be affected by the ’jades’ he has collected."
"This battle, in its own way, is his attempt to find a method to transcend his limits and achieve Corpse Dissolution,"
the other young man, the one with glasses, said with a smile.
"As things stand, it seems we won’t need to intervene. The Descent Celestial Demon... to have reached such a realm at his young age, it’s a bit of a pity for him to die like this. Capturing him alive is where the greatest value lies,"
said the young man in the hat.
"No matter how strong he is, his value is limited. When it comes to research value, can he really compare to the ’Earth Immortal Remains’? He is not on our path. Given his current actions, the stronger he gets, the greater an obstacle he becomes to us. Eliminating him as soon as possible is the best option."
"Tanaka Shoukichi can handle him. Afterward, we can take the corpse and demand a portion of his ’True Qi’. He can’t possibly refuse us, which saves us the trouble,"
the young man with glasses said nonchalantly.
"He’s so young. He might have a chance of breaking through the Earth Immortal Barrier,"
said the young man in the hat.
"You, of all people, should understand. If one cannot overcome the ’Severed Communication,’ no one in this world can truly break through that barrier. Even by devouring Earth Immortal Cells, one can only get infinitely close, nothing more."
"Both you and I have a thousand years of Cultivation behind us. Have we still not seen the truth?"
the young man with glasses said flatly.
"But you should also understand that while we have a thousand years of Cultivation, in truth, we are merely reliving the same life over and over,"
the young man in the hat replied, his tone just as calm.
"That line of thinking is dangerous."
The eyes of the young man with glasses narrowed slightly.
"I’m merely stating a fact. One cannot solve a problem without first facing it,"
said the young man in the hat.
Neither spoke again, simply continuing to gaze in the direction of Tokyo Tower.
「On the battlefield.」
Tanaka Shoukichi gave Yi Beidou no time to react, immediately launching another assault.
BOOM!!
His figure blurred as he charged toward Yi Beidou, who was sliding down the base of the tower, and unleashed a flurry of punches.
The air swirled as the Array Plates of the Zodiac spread out and spun in succession.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
Under Tanaka Shoukichi’s terrifying barrage, Yi Beidou was forced into a constant retreat, seemingly at a complete disadvantage.
"What’s wrong? Is this all you’ve got? Where’s that Secret Technique you used earlier? Too weak to use it again?!"
Amid their clash, Tanaka Shoukichi’s voice echoed in Yi Beidou’s ear.
"Then I’ll be happy to show you,"
came Yi Beidou’s calm reply.
Under such circumstances, it seemed he had no choice but to rely on the power of his Secret Technique.
「The next moment.」
VMMMM!!
The Life Magnetic Field within him abruptly reversed, like a whirlpool suddenly stirred in the opposite direction. The collision of the two forces caused his Life Magnetic Field to churn even more violently.
Celestial Demon Dissolution, Third Layer of Reverse Chaos!!
A palm strike blasted out—Seven-Star Retrograde.
Palm of the Reversed Stars!!
BOOM!!
In that instant, every faction from Japan channeling a Divine Power felt the change.
Inside the Eight Universes in One Tower, the effigy of Yi Beidou trembled violently. A blue-white light erupted into the shape of a Demon Flame, and the Silver Needle embedded within its body actually began to slide out, inch by inch, on its own.
The instantaneous tremor in the magnetic field made Mr. Ju’s expression change drastically.
If he let it continue, Yi Beidou could even break free of the Nightmare Technique by himself.
’He’s in a life-or-death battle with Tanaka Shoukichi right now, yet he still has this much power to spare?’
PFFT!!
He bit the tip of his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood. The crimson light engulfed the effigy’s body, suppressing the spreading Demon Flame.
At the same time, with a flick of his wrist, another Silver Needle appeared in his hand.
’This was going to be a huge drain on him!’
Meanwhile, around Tokyo Tower, the bodies of the numerous Saint Realm masters maintaining the Six Paths Soul Suppressing Array also shuddered, as if they had been instantly struck by a terrifying wave of Evil Qi.
However, their faces showed no sign of panic. On the contrary, their eyes gleamed with sharp intent.
’The same Secret Technique he used at the Heaven-Reaching Lodge?’
’Looks like this battle is finally nearing its end.’
Their hands flew through a series of seals, using their own magnetic fields to stimulate the Array and strengthen its power as much as possible.
But it was Tanaka Shoukichi, Yi Beidou’s opponent, who felt the change most clearly.
Under the effects of this Secret Technique, Yi Beidou was like a true demon unleashed from its cage.
HAAH!!
He let out a low roar and once again unleashed the Celestial Phenomenon Divine Lord, meeting Yi Beidou’s Palm Technique with a punch of his own.
But Tanaka Shoukichi, who had been able to completely suppress Yi Beidou just moments before, now felt an uncontrollable, majestic power coming from his opponent.
SKID! SKID! SKID!
The powerful impact sent him stumbling backward uncontrollably.
"What a powerful Secret Technique! You were injured just a short while ago, yet you can still fight at this level!"
Tanaka Shoukichi’s eyes narrowed. But Yi Beidou gave him no chance to catch his breath, immediately unleashing a continuous assault.
The Killing Tribulation Chain descended, one strike after another!!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
The tables seemed to have turned completely. Yi Beidou’s aura surged like the ocean. Even while bearing the restrictions from Japan’s many Saint Realm masters, he pressed his advantage, forcing Tanaka Shoukichi into a steady retreat.