Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 465: Chapter 311: Vortex in the Sea, an Anomaly Reveals a Startling Secret (Part 2)

Around the fleet, high-intensity searchlights continuously swept across the sea’s surface, guarding against any and all threats.

In the command room.

"Everyone, stay sharp. Don’t let your guard down. According to intelligence and directives from high command, the situation in the Mediterranean Sea has changed. We must be doubly cautious," the fleet commander said in a low voice.

"Can the situation in the Mediterranean Region really affect us all the way over here?" a fleet staff officer asked.

They were all generally aware of the changes in the Mediterranean Sea, but it seemed so far away.

"The secrets here are related to *that person*. As long as there’s a connection to *that person*, we risk being dragged into it. Remember, our primary defense this time isn’t against large targets, but a person. Our current detection equipment will have a hard time getting a precise lock, which means every spotter needs to be twice as focused," the commander said, his expression grave.

Just as the fleet’s top brass were in their meeting, a searchlight observation team on one of the ships swept their powerful beam over a large patch of the sea ahead.

"Wait, I think we’ve got something!" a warrior holding binoculars and following the searchlight’s path said in a low voice.

The binoculars they were using were no ordinary models. Their bodies were etched with strange patterns, and the same was true for the fleet’s high-intensity searchlights.

All of this was the latest equipment, deployed within the last six months, and it all came from the Purple Cloud Research Institute, run by Maoshan Celestial Master Tao Zihong.

Recently, with the great rise of the Martial Arts Dao and the appearance of various terrifying figures, the top brass had placed even greater importance on related technological research, granting significant authority and funding. As the project leader in this field, Tao Zihong had essentially vanished from the conflicts of the Martial Arts Dao, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to research. As a result, he had developed a large batch of military-grade equipment in a very short time.

The searchlights used by the fleet didn’t just emit beams of light; they also contained the Magnetic Force of an Array, giving them a certain "barrier-piercing" effect. The binoculars in the soldiers’ hands were the same, helping them to see things that were originally difficult to observe.

All of these were preparations made to counter those powerful individuals.

"Bring the lights back immediately! Illuminate that whole area!"

The person in charge immediately responded over the intercom, and several searchlights swung back toward the previously scanned area.

To the naked eye, there was nothing unusual at all. But through the spotter’s binoculars, a faint shadow could just be perceived flickering on the surface of the sea, and the water itself was showing some unnatural changes.

This discovery instantly made the person in charge’s expression change drastically.

Clearly, some target was rapidly approaching the fleet’s position.

And even with the newest equipment from the Purple Cloud Research Institute, they could only capture a mere sliver of a shadow. If not for the physical changes on the water’s surface, which were difficult to completely conceal, they probably wouldn’t have discovered it at all.

You have to understand, after numerous tests, this batch of equipment could easily break through the concealment of even a Saint Realm expert.

In other words, this target’s power was far greater than a typical Saint Realm expert.

The news shot up the chain of command in an instant. In the meeting, the fleet’s top brass all shot to their feet.

BWOOM! BWOOM! BWOOM!

The next moment, the combat alarm blared, and the entire fleet instantly seemed to boil over with activity.

Every single searchlight focused on that patch of sea, turning night into day.

At the same time, naval helicopters and fighter jets took to the air. The message was instantly transmitted to the distant aircraft carrier, and its fighter jets immediately scrambled.

"So these are the steel fortresses. I never thought they’d be able to spot me. These modern technological creations are rather interesting. It seems they’ve integrated the essence of Arrays, using modern power sources to drive them? A stroke of genius. This era has some capable people," the East King remarked with a sigh.

Although he hadn’t used his full power to conceal his tracks and aura, he really hadn’t expected to be discovered at this distance.

A smile appeared on his face. He simply dropped his concealment technique completely, his figure fully exposed under the searchlights.

Several kilometers ahead of him were the steel fortresses of the sea. A human’s tiny form seemed so insignificant before them.

But the very moment the East King revealed himself, inside those steel fortresses, beads of sweat had already formed on the foreheads of countless commanders and warriors. The fleet commander’s fists were clenched tight.

"Issue a warning! Tell them not to get any closer!" the commander ordered in a low voice.

Soon, broadcasts were issued from every ship, giving warnings in multiple languages. However, the figure showed no intention of stopping.

In a situation like this, there was no more room for hesitation.

"All weapons, go active! Prepare to execute Defense Plan One and eliminate the target!" the commander ordered grimly.

The East King watched the planes taking to the sky and felt the muzzles of countless cannons turning swiftly toward him. Only then did he stop walking, the smile on his lips growing ever more wanton. "In that case, let me weigh your worth."

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The next moment, his hands flashed, rapidly forming a seal in front of him. He then opened one palm and extended it forward.

VMMMM!!

A blazing, crimson-gold light gathered in his palm, then abruptly transformed into a giant bird that soared toward the Sky.

The great bird’s wingspan was at least two hundred meters. The crew of the fleet could clearly see that this crimson-gold bird, formed from light, had vividly detailed feathers. Its most obvious feature, however, was its three legs.

"A Three-legged Golden Crow?"

In the command room, someone spoke up, guessing the giant bird’s identity.