Chapter 314: Chapter 240: Transoceanic Lock-on, Severing the Calamity Thread of 3 Brains

The last time Yi Beidou had captured Yao Lingfeng, head of the Pioneer Group’s Donghua Region, an outside party had interfered. From across the ocean, they had performed a ’Descent of the Gods’ possession, destroying Yao Lingfeng’s brain. In the end, no concrete intelligence could be obtained.

This time, Yi Beidou would not fail again.

In reality, he hadn’t just arrived. He had already been waiting there for a considerable amount of time. His original plan was to tail Hoffman, see what secrets he was hiding, and then decide when to make his move to ensure nothing went wrong.

Unfortunately, that unknown will was incredibly perceptive. It descended directly and seized control of Hoffman’s body.

With Yi Beidou’s appearance, the previously boisterous banquet hall instantly fell silent. The many socialites stared blankly in his direction.

In Japan today, who didn’t recognize Yi Beidou?

From the common folk to the political elites, everyone recognized this face.

But why was Yi Beidou here?! Weren’t the rumors saying he was dead?!

In that instant, a shockwave ran through the crowd, and all eyes focused on the tall, handsome Hoffman.

The man known as the Great Demon King had seemingly come for him. What kind of secret relationship could they possibly have?

"Is that so? Then let’s put that to the test."

A bizarre smile played on Hoffman’s lips.

The next moment.

BOOM!

Beretta caused the body’s Life Magnetic Field to surge violently, as if he were using some powerful Forbidden Secret Technique to wring out every last drop of its potential for a battle against Yi Beidou.

After the fight, regardless of the outcome, this body would die anyway. There would be no risk of leaking intelligence, and he could also use this chance to probe Yi Beidou’s true strength.

However, the instant he made his move...

FWOOM!!

An even more terrifying aura erupted from within Yi Beidou. The Demon Flame around him exploded violently, as if doused in an accelerant, instantly spreading to cover a distance of nearly twenty meters and enveloping Hoffman’s body.

At the same time.

OMM!!

Layer upon layer of Demon Sound pulsed from his body, reverberating within the Demon Flame.

This intensity of aura and Soul Capturing Demon Sound far exceeded the limits of what any ordinary person could endure.

THUD! THUD!

The socialites enveloped in the Demon Flame fell one after another like scythed wheat. No matter their status, their power and influence, or how glamorous their attire, they all looked equally pathetic as they lay on the ground.

AHHH!! 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

This scene immediately triggered screams and gasps from the socialites outside the Demon Flame. They thought Yi Beidou’s sudden appearance was an act of retaliation against Japan’s high-ranking officials, so they all scattered and fled.

Only Hoffman still stood his ground.

His body was tainted by Yi Beidou’s Demon Flame and assailed by the layered Demon Sound. His Life Magnetic Field trembled violently, and he even began to feel a loss of control over his own body.

The Demon Sound influenced the Life Magnetic Field, allowing the present-day Yi Beidou to manipulate a person’s body as if they were a marionette on strings.

"So much stronger than last time? It seems the Alchemist truly did die at your hands."

Hoffman’s expression didn’t change. His gaze fell upon a blood-colored star floating behind Yi Beidou as he spoke softly.

After all, his consciousness had traveled across the vast ocean to be here. Its power was inherently limited, unable to even match the strength of a normal incarnation of an Ancient One.

"Is this the extent of your power? Have you no other means?"

Yi Beidou didn’t answer his question, just spoke indifferently.

"Tsk. It’s a shame I can’t test your limits, but if I want to self-destruct, your current level isn’t enough to stop me."

A faint smile touched Hoffman’s lips.

OMM!!

The next moment, a brilliant light erupted from the back of his head, forming concentric halos. Within these halos, shadowy figures seemed to flicker, too indistinct to make out.

Yi Beidou sensed it. In that instant, the will that was empowering Hoffman’s body through some mysterious channel surged in intensity, becoming vastly stronger.

The Sea of Secret Consciousness!!

Empowered by this potent magnetic field, Hoffman instantly broke free from the restraints of Yi Beidou’s Demon Flame and Demon Sound. Though he couldn’t counterattack, he was able to muster his consciousness and reactivate the chip in his brain.

He was going to make Hoffman self-destruct.

However, at this very moment, Yi Beidou’s pupils suddenly contracted.

’This is the moment!’

OMM!!

The Tribulation Star behind him erupted in brilliant light, its power surging forth to place him in a state of Tribulation Star Possession. His Blood-Colored Demon Flame twisted into a conical inferno, searing everything around it. An ominous energy invaded the overlapping halos behind Hoffman’s head, and the premonition of calamity spread rapidly along this connection.

This was the opportunity Yi Beidou had been waiting for.

’To break free of my restraints, he had to increase the power of his projected will. This is when he’s most vulnerable.’

’A stronger will means a stronger signal source and a wider transmission channel. That makes it easier to trace it back to its origin.’

Calamity Lock!

He would seize this chance to pinpoint the exact location of this skulking enemy!

Whether he was across the ocean or in some secret base, the pull of calamity would guide him through any obstacle and lead him right to his target.

This person... he was the one who knew the most secrets. He was the most valuable target of all!