Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 450: Chapter 304: Perfect Reappearance: The True Demon Lord upon the Throne (Part 2)

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!

Figures shot out from the dust and smoke. They fled into the distance without a moment’s hesitation, leaving the battlefield at top speed, not even daring to look back.

As Ancient Ones, they were supposed to be the most powerful and noble lifeforms in the long river of human history, yet their retreating figures now looked so panicked and wretched.

This scene brought all the other fights on the battlefield to a screeching halt. The many experts stared with their mouths slightly agape, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

Was that the Golden Pharaoh, in his Full Immortal Soul Understanding state, who was sent flying? And from the looks of it, his injuries were severe. His entire arm was likely crippled, rendering it useless in battle for the foreseeable future.

And the Ancient Ones from the three major factions who had been besieging Yi Beidou were now fleeing in terror? They seemed to have sensed an immense fear.

’Did we get the script wrong?!’ Everything seemed so absurd. It was so unbelievable that the crowd even suspected they had fallen under an Illusion Technique.

Three masters of the Immortal Soul in their Full Immortal Soul Understanding state, plus nearly seven or eight other Ancient Ones joining forces with killing intent... and this was the result?!

What in the world had that Yi Beidou done?

VWOOM!!

At the same time, a blood-red Demon Flame erupted from within the dust, soaring dozens of meters into the sky. The flames surged, and countless fiery tendrils spread out in all directions like tentacles. They pierced the Void, blanketed the surrounding battlefield, and coiled toward everyone present.

The slightest contact with those fiery tendrils sent a bone-chilling sensation through all the experts.

They felt an "authority."

It was as if a sovereign king was extending his authority over them, seeking to control their very being.

Violent, savage, tyrannical, and absolute.

It was the absolute authority that came from absolute martial power.

For a moment, these lofty Ancient Ones couldn’t control their bodies’ instincts and began to tremble.

’What... what is this power?!’

Everyone stood frozen, staring intently in the direction of the swirling smoke. They desperately wanted to know the source of this power.

SWISH!!

However, before the smoke could clear, a sudden movement came from another direction.

The Golden Pharaoh, who had been lying amidst the rubble of a building, abruptly stood up. Blood covered his mouth and nose. A brief struggle and hesitation flickered in his eyes, but he soon seemed to make a decision. Gritting his teeth, he flicked his finger.

A streak of light shot out, flying toward the most crowded area.

The crowd instinctively dodged, and the streak of light came to a halt in their midst. When everyone got a clear look, their pupils couldn’t help but shrink to the size of pinpricks.

It was a simple, ancient-looking wooden talisman. It appeared solid, yet it floated in mid-air, defying all logic.

Everyone present recognized its aura instantly; there was no mistaking it.

For this was the ultimate prize of the battle for Jun City.

The Spiritual Talisman!!

The Golden Pharaoh had actually thrown out the Spiritual Talisman?! What in the world was going on?!

SWISH!!

Before anyone could react, the Golden Pharaoh, his arm bent and useless, turned and fled. His reaction was identical to that of the other Ancient Ones who had bolted from the smoke earlier.

’He gave up the Spiritual Talisman and ran?’

After a brief moment of shock, the Ancient Ones of the Abyss Court also reacted quickly, accelerating their retreat from the battlefield.

The experts from the other factions were stunned for a moment, then their gazes fell upon the Spiritual Talisman.

Greed appeared in some of their eyes, yet for a moment, no one dared to step forward and seize the ownerless Spiritual Talisman.

The actions of the Golden Pharaoh and the members of the Abyss Court were simply too abnormal. If they were to take this Spiritual Talisman, who knew what the consequences would be?

They were all intelligent people. No matter how absurd the situation seemed, after a moment of thought, they had to draw the logical conclusion.

Yi Beidou’s strength had reached a terrifying level. The combined attack of three experts in Full Immortal Soul Understanding and multiple Ancient Ones had not only failed to severely injure or kill him, but he had instead completely dismantled and suppressed them. He had even managed to grievously wound the Golden Pharaoh himself.

Clearly, the Golden Pharaoh had judged that the current Yi Beidou was invincible. Even with the combined forces of all three factions, it would likely be an impossible task. If they insisted on fighting, they would risk complete annihilation!

No matter how precious the Spiritual Talisman or how enticing the secrets behind it were, what use were they if one couldn’t even guarantee their own life?

And the Golden Pharaoh knew very well that as long as they held the Spiritual Talisman, they were just living targets. They would never make it out of Jun City alive.

「Elsewhere, in a basement.」

PFFT!!

The Eye of the Sun spat out a mouthful of blood. The light in the countless eyeballs on the surrounding walls dimmed, and some even began to ooze a crimson liquid that looked like blood.

"How is this possible?! How can he be this strong?! Even the Sleepers are probably only at this level!! And he’s merely a mortal!!"

The Eye of the Sun let out a hysterical roar.

But now, no matter how much he disbelieved it, the facts were right in front of him.

"Retreat. We can’t stay here any longer."

The Eye of the Sun suppressed his emotions and made an immediate judgment.

Unless he used Soul Burning and sacrificed his own life, that was likely the only way he stood a chance of contending with Yi Beidou.

But to throw away his life just to fight for the Spiritual Talisman was definitely not worth the price.

’I have to live to fight another day!’

This was only the first round of the contest. There was no need to fight to the death. Nothing was set in stone yet; even if they lost the Spiritual Talisman, there would be other chances to get it back!

He immediately stood up, wanting to retrieve the eyeballs from the wall. These were precious treasures he had accumulated over many lifetimes.