Redemption of a Born Demon-Chapter 48: Stubbornly Going It Alone, Presumptuous Overconfidence (Part 2)

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Stubbornly Going It Alone, Presumptuous Overconfidence (Part 2)

"This actually happened?"

Hearing this, a murderous glint flashed in Wei Cheng’s eyes.

"Ten years ago, we suppressed the Pioneer Group, forcing them underground. The various foreign powers quieted down as well. Now, they’re showing signs of resurgence. I fear their research has had a new breakthrough."

"However, our Donghua has no shortage of capable people. We have the Four Heavenly Kings, the Great Saints of All Sects, and wandering experts like Brother Fang. Even without me and Mr. Zhao, what’s there to fear from these foreign scoundrels?"

"I heard that a new expert who has achieved Body Ascension has appeared in the country recently—a young man not yet thirty. Old Wei, you met him yourself. What was your impression?"

The elder in the Tang suit looked at Wei Cheng and asked.

"He is like a Celestial Demon reborn, yet he has the heart to seek the Dao. His spirit is extraordinary, and he was born with a Dharma Body. For someone like him to appear out of nowhere at a time like this... I fear he was born of destiny."

Wei Cheng said in a low voice.

"Hahaha, Donghua’s heroes are endless! I’d love to meet him if I get the chance."

Hearing Wei Cheng give such a high evaluation, the elder in the Tang suit burst into a hearty laugh.

Who was Wei Cheng? To earn his praise was to be a dragon among men, let alone have him say something like "born of destiny."

Just think, throughout human history, what kind of figures have ever been worthy of being called "born of destiny"?

Although they had never met, the elder already had some understanding of the young man.

Meanwhile, upon hearing Wei Cheng’s words, the man in the crisp Zhongshan suit, who had been silent the entire time, seemed to react. A hint of his internal Qi leaked out, sharp and imposing.

It was as if he could not see, speak, or hear, perceiving the world solely through a kind of intuition.

SCRAPE SCRAPE SCRAPE!

He swept a single finger across the stone tea table. The hard stone surface was like tofu beneath his fingertip.

Soon, he had carved a single character on the tabletop with his finger.

Good.

Just then, the phone at Wei Cheng’s waist rang.

"Old Minister, I’m truly sorry to disturb you this late at night..."

Zhao Ping began with his usual opening.

As he listened to Zhao Ping’s concise report, Wei Cheng’s expression changed several times before he couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Alright, I understand the situation. I’ll make arrangements shortly."

Wei Cheng said, then hung up the phone and told the other two about the matter.

When they heard that five Super Warriors had infiltrated the country, the two men frowned slightly. But when they heard that Yi Beidou had sensed them, taken the initiative to track them down, and killed all five, looks of astonishment appeared on their faces.

’To have such strength, he doesn’t seem like someone who just achieved Ascension. It seems Wei Cheng’s words weren’t an exaggeration at all.’

"Now, he has already set off alone, preparing to cross the border into Nanyang. What do you two think?"

Wei Cheng inquired.

"Young indeed. Full of vigor, with the bearing of a true Martial Artist."

The elder in the Tang suit was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then couldn’t help but laugh.

Meanwhile, the man in the Zhongshan suit moved his finger again. On the stone table, another character appeared before the character for "Good"—"Great."

"However, this move of his will likely be fraught with danger."

said the elder in the Tang suit.

In their eyes, things like the regional political situation were secondary. The main concern was the danger after he left the country.

Certain parts of Nanyang are quite chaotic. It’s still unknown what kind of weapons the Pioneer Group’s important strongholds have, or how many Super Warriors are there.

Most importantly, there are local powers in Nanyang. They have Saint Experts who have achieved Body Ascension as well, and they cannot be underestimated.

"This man’s will is like diamond, and his mind is extraordinary. He might actually be able to find the Pioneer Group’s hidden strongholds. That would be for the best. How can our great nation of Donghua be a place where others can just come and go without paying a price?"

"I’ll call the Southern District immediately and have Yue Ming mobilize our covert forces in Nanyang to lend him a hand."

Wei Cheng said with a smile.

"’Southern Celestial King’ Yue Ming?"

said the elder in the Tang suit.

... 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

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「Southern District, in a certain command room.」

A tall man sat in a chair, his large frame like that of a giant bear, looking as if it would crush the seat beneath him.

The man’s face was sharp and chiseled, with thick eyebrows and eyes that seemed to hold a light. His gaze was exceptionally resolute, as if he could overcome any obstacle.

At this moment, his brow was slightly furrowed.

Yunhai Province was under the jurisdiction of the Southern District, so he quickly learned of what had happened. What he hadn’t expected, however, was that the young man named Yi Beidou would immediately set off for Nanyang to carry out a retaliatory mission.

No planning, no heeding of any advice—it could only be described as acting willfully and alone.

Such behavior could be called reckless.

What he expected even less was that his superiors would actually order him to mobilize their covert forces in Nanyang and assist the man’s operation at all costs.

He came from a military background and was meticulous in his actions. He did not appreciate this style of operation.

’Killing five Super Warriors by himself certainly shows some strength. But an operation in a foreign country involves far too many unknown factors. It’s not that simple.’

TAP TAP TAP.

Just then, the door to the command room was pushed open, and an officer strode into the room.

"We’ve confirmed Yi Beidou’s whereabouts. He just left Spring City a short while ago and hasn’t made any effort to conceal his route."

the officer reported.

"Mobilize air transport to take me there. I want to see this man as soon as possible."

Yue Ming rose from his chair.

The Pioneer Group had dared to so brazenly dispatch Super Warriors to infiltrate their borders, treating his Southern District as if it were nothing. He wasn’t opposed to a counterattack. In fact, if not for the fact that his personal involvement could trigger an international incident, he would have loved to go to Nanyang himself.

But he couldn’t feel at ease with Yi Beidou’s reckless actions, especially since he was being asked to mobilize their covert forces in Nanyang.

Those were all loyal Warriors. If they were exposed and the mission failed, they would surely face retaliation. At that point, Yi Beidou might be able to escape with his power, but his men didn’t have that kind of ability.

As the saying goes, an incompetent general exhausts his army. He had to be responsible for the Warriors under his command.

Therefore, he had to ascertain Yi Beidou’s "caliber."

「A short time later.」

In the mountains of Yunhai Province, Yi Beidou’s figure was weaving rapidly through the forest when he suddenly stopped and looked up at the Sky.

WHIRRRRR!!

The roar of an engine grew louder. A helicopter could be seen approaching rapidly in the distance. After confirming his position, it hovered ten to twenty meters above him.

The cabin door opened, and a tall figure appeared at the entrance. He wasn’t carrying any equipment and simply leaped down from a height of twenty meters.

BOOM!!

The man’s large body crashed into the jungle. The terrifying impact caused the soft earth to explode outward, leaving a crater. The surrounding trees snapped from the force, and a shockwave of air swept out.

"From the looks of it, you’re here to stop me?"

Yi Beidou was not the least bit surprised by this scene. He watched the man before him and spoke with a calm expression.

"My superiors have ordered me to mobilize our covert forces in Nanyang to assist your operation. I need to determine if you are worthy of my Warriors risking their lives to help you. If not, I will be taking you back with me."

Yue Ming stepped out of the crater. His voice was like rolling thunder, and his words were forceful and resonant, as if each one carried weight, projecting an irresistible authority.

"You’re quite presumptuous. When did I ever say I wanted your help? And when did I ever say I would accept it?"

Hearing this, however, Yi Beidou couldn’t help but laugh out loud.