Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 335 - 250: Dark Vine’s Invitation, A Global Storm in the West (Part 1)

For now, Yi Beidou was calling this form of Demon Flame, which could stimulate his cells for rapid regeneration, the "Penglai Flame."

"I can feel it. This is probably the limit for now. It seems I’ve hit a bottleneck."

Yi Beidou muttered to himself.

Yi Beidou felt he still had room to improve when it came to seizing the Penglai Power to augment his own combat strength. If he spent another six months to a year studying it, it wasn’t impossible for him to reach or even surpass the level of the Penglai Technique the Alchemist had once used.

At that point, as long as he was within the Penglai Immortal Mountain, he would be able to use the Immortal Forbidden Technique at will.

But that wasn’t particularly meaningful.

However, when it came to transforming his Demon Flame into the "Penglai Flame" to stimulate his regenerative abilities without relying on the Immortal Mountain’s Power, he had already hit a bottleneck. Further progress would be difficult.

This seemed to be closely related to the microscopic control of his cells and the subtle manipulation of his Life Magnetic Field. It touched upon his limits and blind spots, shrouded in a hazy mist that was difficult to penetrate.

He knew that without a greater opportunity, relying solely on painstaking effort and comprehension, he would probably need several years—or even more than ten—before making any further progress.

He couldn’t spend that much time on this; he had more important things to do.

He was going to weigh the world, and Japan was merely his first stop.

’Time to test just how far the Penglai Flame can push my strength.’

A sharp glint flashed in Yi Beidou’s eyes. The Demon Flame covering his body erupted, and his Life Magnetic Field once again reversed its flow.

Celestial Demon Dissolution, Second Layer of Reverse Chaos!!

’With the help of the Penglai Flame, I can already use the Second Layer of Reverse Chaos practically without injury.’

Yi Beidou assessed internally as he further increased the intensity of his Celestial Demon Dissolution.

Fourth Layer of Reverse Chaos!

Previously, he had needed to use Tribulation Star Possession to partially offset the effects of the Fourth Layer of Reverse Chaos and reduce the damage to his body.

But now, enhanced by the Penglai Flame, the backlash from the Fourth Layer of Reverse Chaos was extremely slight and could be fully repaired in a short time.

He pushed it even further!

Sixth Layer of Reverse Chaos!!

BOOM!!

The Demon Flame tapered like an awl. Yi Beidou’s hair stood on end, and a divine light burst from his eyes.

He could feel a slight discomfort welling up inside him. Before, using the Sixth Layer of Reverse Chaos would have left him severely injured. If he hadn’t suppressed that Deity in his body to act as a "Substitute Ghost," his trip to Japan likely wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.

But now, he estimated that as long as he had sufficient reserves of Physical Ability, he could fully recover from the backlash of the Sixth Layer of Reverse Chaos and return to his peak state within half a day. With the help of a Spiritual Object like the Bamboo Forest Spiritual Spring, the recovery time could even be shortened to just a few hours.

Moreover, if he disregarded the physical damage, he could even use it again right after the first use ended.

Reverse Chaos... Eighth Layer!!

BOOM!!

A terrifying column of Demon Flame shot toward the heavens, reaching almost as high as the mural before him.

This time, Yi Beidou felt an intense discomfort. If he were to deactivate his Celestial Demon Dissolution state now, he would undoubtedly be severely injured, even with the aid of the Penglai Flame.

It would likely take a week, if not longer, for him to recover, and it might even leave irreparable aftereffects on his body and Life Magnetic Field.

’However, if I directly devoured a Tribulation Star, the damage could be reduced even further. If I were to devour two or even three Tribulation Stars in succession, the damage should be suppressed to an acceptable level.’

Yi Beidou continued his internal assessment.

Before his battle with the Alchemist, the backlash from the Eighth Layer of Reverse Chaos had been an almost certain death sentence. Even if he had devoured three Tribulation Stars at once to forcibly enter the state, he would have been crippled, if not killed, in the aftermath. It was a true all-or-nothing gamble.

But now, the Eighth Layer of Reverse Chaos was no longer an unattainable goal.

’Then...’

The sharp glint reappeared in Yi Beidou’s eyes.

BOOM!!

The Demon Flame around him practically solidified into amber and Crystal. The tips of the flames twisted into spirals, forming what looked like a Flame Throne behind him.

The Perfect State!

An incomparable sensation of power, as if he could control everything, surged endlessly from his body, an utterly intoxicating feeling.

But at the same time, he felt an intense internal discomfort and a terrifying sense of crisis.

If he were to deactivate the Perfect State at this moment, he would die without a doubt.

He also made a silent calculation: even with Tribulation Star Possession active with three stars, he estimated he would still be severely injured upon deactivating the state. He would be left crippled and with lasting aftereffects, and there was even a high probability that his body would just explode, killing him instantly.

But regardless, he could now slightly alter the outcome of certain death. He now had the potential to use the Perfect State, even after leaving the Immortal Mountain.

Without a doubt, these past three months of Cultivation had resulted in a massive boost to his power.

The next moment.

HUMMM!!

Numerous tendrils suddenly extended from the Demon Flame Throne, stabbing into the Void and beginning to plunder the Penglai Power of the Immortal Mountain.

He was only conducting a test; he had no real desire to severely injure himself.

The very instant he pushed his own Penglai Power to its absolute limit, Yi Beidou deactivated the Perfect State.

POP! POP! POP! POP!

It was as if countless bombs had been planted in his body, detonating one after another all over him. He was a mess of mangled flesh and blood, his internal organs ruptured.

But soon, fleshy tendrils began sprouting from the horrifying wounds at a speed visible to the naked eye, rapidly restoring his body to its original state.

Here in the Immortal Mountain, aided by the Penglai Power, the Perfect State was no longer a shackle to him.