Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 466: Chapter 311: Vortex in the Sea, The Vision Leaks a Startling Secret (Part 2)

SKREEE!!

In the blink of an eye, the giant bird soared into the sky at extreme speed, letting out a piercing cry. It then curled its body, transforming into a sphere high in the air.

The entire sky seemed to light up. A crimson-gold radiance bathed the sea, enveloping all the warships.

Night seemed to instantly turn into day.

Immortal Technique: Sunrise Fusang.

WHOO WHOO WHOO WHOO!!

As the fleets were enveloped by the light, every instrument immediately blared with alarms, and even the lights began to flicker.

A large number of Warriors on the warships felt their minds spin and their organs burn. Some couldn’t stop themselves from vomiting.

The helicopters that had just taken off swayed violently in the sky, looking as if they could fall at any moment.

"We’re experiencing strong magnetic field interference! All electronic devices are failing!"

The report crackled from the loudspeakers.

’This terrifying effect... and this horrifying phenomenon, like summoning the sun itself...’

The fleet commander immediately recalled the intelligence report he had seen not long ago.

The massive Celestial Eye that had appeared over Jun City. Local fighter jets that got too close were affected, their instruments failing before they crashed.

The Divine Power this mysterious person was using was likely on the same level. Judging by how effortlessly he wielded it, one could even surmise he was stronger than the one who created the Celestial Eye over Jun City.

In that instant, the fleet commander understood they weren’t facing an ordinary opponent.

But his eyes showed little panic.

"Activate the anti-interference devices! Push them to maximum power! All personnel, don special combat suits immediately!"

The commander immediately issued his orders.

’We’re not those incompetents from Jun City. After learning about the enemy’s threat, how could we not have prepared countermeasures?’

WHIRRRR!!

Without needing further instruction, each warship was already responding. Powerful anti-magnetic field devices activated, driven by immense energy to emit a massive, chaotic magnetic field of their own, forcibly dispersing the one affecting the sky.

Furthermore, Array patterns flashed across the ships’ main equipment, providing protection.

The Warriors immediately donned combat suits that resembled bulletproof vests and pressed the activation buttons on their chests.

CRACKLE!!

Sparks of electricity danced across the surface of their clothing. The special protective suits from the Purple Cloud Research Institute had activated. The Thunder Dao Array within them stimulated the Warriors’ bodies while simultaneously resisting the terrifying effects of the Immortal Technique’s blazing sun.

All electronic devices and instruments resumed operation, weapons were quickly recalibrated, and the aircraft successfully took to the air.

"Interesting."

The smile on the East King’s lips grew more wanton.

"Warship One, weapons calibrated!"

"Warship Two, ready!"

"..."

A series of steady voices reported in over the communications channel.

Unfortunately, the target had been discovered at too close a range. The fleet’s strategic weapons couldn’t be used, or else the fleet itself might be destroyed.

Even so, the power of the weapons currently in use was enough to tear apart and destroy any tangible matter on Earth. Even an entire fleet, if hit head-on, would have its steel fortresses ripped to shreds and left as dregs in the sea.

A sky full of fiery trails and countless star-like points of light blotted out the sky as they flew toward the East King.

Yet, in the face of the pinnacle of the Mortal World’s technology, the East King simply stood his ground, making no move at all.

In an instant, the fiery light was upon him.

A brief silence fell, as if the world had hit pause.

But in the very next moment.

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!

A terrifying chain of explosions erupted. A mushroom cloud rose from the surface of the sea, growing larger and larger as the blasts continued.

The powerful shockwaves caused the sea to heave violently, as if the very oceans were being overturned. Wave after wave of turbulence struck. Even with the warships’ stability, the personnel aboard felt a violent lurching. The terrifying blast and roar of the explosions made everyone’s ears ring, shaking them to their core.

Such a terrifying commotion, even though it occurred in international waters, was still detected by neighboring countries.

"That’s the direction of the Donghua fleet! What in the world did they do to cause such a terrifying explosion?!"

"Did they use strategic weapons? What kind of enemy are they facing?!"

"Quick! Find a way to determine the situation!"

"..."

The maritime patrols of the surrounding nations immediately reported in and began to investigate.

This engagement could be called the first direct battle between a modern military battle group and a super-powered individual. It was bound to have far-reaching consequences.

The commotion from the explosion gradually subsided.

SPLASH!!

Raindrops the size of fists fell from the sky. This wasn’t normal rain; it was vapor blasted into the air by the explosion, now condensing and falling back down.

The crew recovered from the terrifying shock and roar of the explosion. All eyes were glued to the sensor screens.

The area was shrouded in a hazy mist, making it difficult to see clearly.

’Everyone saw the attack hit him head-on. Even if he’s a so-called Ancient One, he must have been blown to bits, right?’

’What kind of life form could withstand an attack of that magnitude?’

The mist gradually dissipated. Everyone could clearly see that there was no sign of any living creature on the undulating surface of the sea.

’Could it be... he was completely annihilated?’

Looks of joy appeared on everyone’s faces.

If they had truly managed to eliminate the enemy, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to morale.

In the next moment, however, the joyous expressions on their faces froze.

There was still no one on the surface of the sea, but in the sky, a light pierced through the dark clouds formed by the explosion, once again shining down upon the waters.

It was the miniature sun formed by the Golden Crow in the sky!

Its light was still blazing, not diminished in the slightest.

’That’s his Divine Power. If it still exists, doesn’t that mean...’

BOOM!!

The undulating sea surface suddenly exploded. A figure shot into the sky, then landed heavily back on the water.

Through the sensor cameras, everyone could clearly see that it was the same figure from before!

At this moment, the vintage-style suit he wore was mostly torn, revealing the skin underneath.

And his skin was no longer its previous fair color; it had become as translucent as jade, as if carved from the stone itself.

He was perfectly whole, not missing any limbs or organs. He was... completely unscathed!

This state bore an extreme resemblance to the jade-like transformation that the Earth Immortal Flesh and Blood had undergone in self-defense when Yi Beidou had struck it with all his might!

"If I hadn’t used a degree of ’Earth Immortal Transformation,’ I might have been seriously injured. Has the Mortal World come this far in just a hundred years? How formidable..."

The East King muttered to himself.

His skin had undergone the Earth Immortal Transformation, giving it extremely strong defensive properties. But in reality, he was not as unharmed as he appeared on the surface.

He was not a true Earth Immortal, after all. His entire body had not reached the level of Earth Immortal Transformation, so his internal organs had still suffered some damage from the shockwaves.

However, an injury that would have been severe for any other expert was, to him, no more than a speck of dust on his sleeve.

VMMM!!

In the sky, a blazing, crimson-gold light shone down on him. A magnetic field of Abnormal Power was rapidly absorbed by his body. His damaged internal organs recovered almost instantly, returning him to his peak state.

If Yi Beidou had been present, he would have discovered that the magnetic field of light released by the sun—formed from the Three-legged Golden Crow—was remarkably similar to the Penglai Power that naturally enveloped Penglai Immortal Mountain!

The East King was the first person in the modern era to discover the dilapidated Penglai Immortal Mountain.

The Penglai Immortal Mountain he had seen was not the same as the empty one Yi Beidou had witnessed.

At that time, Penglai Immortal Mountain had held a heaven-sent opportunity.

And the East King was the beneficiary of this opportunity.

One could say that he was the one who had emptied out Penglai Immortal Mountain.

It was precisely because of this that he was able to attain the body of one of the Sleepers.

His strength, and his understanding and application of Penglai Immortal Mountain and the Penglai Power, were things an Alchemist could never hope to compare with.

"Courtesy demands reciprocity. Now, it’s my turn to strike."

The East King looked at the steel fortresses on the sea and spoke faintly.