A Demon's Journey

Edwin had been utterly shocked to hear that sentence from Tronte. However, when he thought deeply about it, he realized that there was nothing strange for Tronte to know about his identity as a demon.

'Considering how widespread his network is, I should have expected him to connect the dots by now. The situation is not out of my control yet,' Edwin thought and was slightly relieved.

He was confident in dealing with this issue.

"I know you must have a lot of questions for me, Tronte. But believe me, I am not connected to demons. This is merely a power I used to protect myself and get closer to my ambition," Edwin tried to explain fervently.

Tronte replied coolly, "What was your ambition, Edwin? You mentioned it was the war between the two kingdoms so that the Rhodes House couldn't pursue you and you could lead a peaceful life. But you are involved in all sorts of things. Politics, trade, secret deals with another country, destroying villages, forcing an entire religion against a dukedom. Do I need to mention more?"

Edwin remained calm as he heard those words. Although he was surprised how Tronte knew such sensitive information about him, he understood how Tronte linked him to his demonic identity.

"…Listen, Tronte, I don't have the time to explain this all to you. You need to help me if I am to survive this day," Edwin spoke with an anxious voice.

"The situation is so serious?" Tronte asked a little worriedly.

Edwin informed Tronte, "Yes. A large group of 5 Star Warriors and 6 Star Warriors is approaching me."

Suddenly, Edwin's eyes widened as he sensed more groups from the other directions as well.

'They don't plan to allow me to escape,' Edwin thought while clenching his fists.

"Should I help you?" Tronte asked. This time, Edwin stayed silent. He found this question a bit strange.

"Did you think I would offer you something like that, demon?" Tronte said sharply.

"Did you ever imagine that such a day would come for you when you took over my friend's body?" Tronte spoke with a furious tone.

Edwin's eyes went wide with shock. He thought 'I see… My identity has been compromised. It's the worst-case scenario then.'

He immediately threw away the Voice Transmission Array Stone and flew towards the Lamhilhan Theocracy's direction.

He would be safe from the Sinyalian Kingdom's warriors if he could reach the Lamhilhan Theocracy.

A few sensors by Inquisitor Fox's side sensed someone flying towards the Lamhilhan Theocracy.

He immediately informed the Inquisitor Fox, "Sir, a lone 5 Star Warrior is rushing towards the Lamhilhan Theocracy. Our cover has been compromised."

"That's very much possible," Inquisitor Fox calmly responded.

The man was slightly confused by Inquisitor Fox's calm response and further asked, "Sir, should we not pick up speed?"

"No need," Inquisitor Fox replied just as calmly.

Edwin continued to fly towards the Lamhilhan Theocracy at his top speed. However, he suddenly sensed a huge power ahead of him.

He recognized that aura clearly. It belonged to none other than Jonas Rhodes, Edwin Rhodes's father.

The man appeared to be waiting for Edwin there. He was wearing some sort of spiritual clothing that concealed his Ardor until he flared it up.

Jonas held an exquisite reddish-colored spear. Its blade was sharp, and its shaft was quite long.

"I have wanted to kill you for so long. Finally, this day has arrived," Jonas Rhodes spoke with a calm yet furious tone.

Edwin raised his eyebrows as he wondered 'From his words, it's as if he knew about my identity since a long time ago. Then who is the mastermind behind this entire scheme?'

However, Edwin knew he didn't have the time to remain lost in thought right now. He had to fight Jonas Rhodes.

Edwin knew he wasn't a match against the 6 Star Warrior. This was because the energy and the laws utilized by a 6 Star Warrior were fundamentally superior.

There were methods to bridge the gap. And one such method was available to Edwin.

'Here goes nothing,' Edwin thought while the entire aura around him transformed.

The Demonic Ardor, the Holy Ardor, and even the Humanely Ardor was released from his body. Jonas remained calm as he sensed the presence of three great laws around Edwin's body.

"You truly possess the three kinds of Ardor," He spoke.

Edwin didn't like that tone. It seemed as though Jonas already had some suspicions regarding his Triquetra Ardor.

"<strong>Divine Holy Devil Physique!</strong>" Once Edwin utilized this technique, two enormous horns protruded from Edwin's forehead, and a pair of magnificent angel wings protruded from his back.

Meanwhile, Jonas held his Spear tightly, and multiple Spear Qi was launched at Edwin.

Edwin remained calm as he stared at those Spear Qi approaching him. He launched multiple Holy Rays at those Spear Qi.

As the Holy Rays struck against the Spear Qi, it took a bit of Edwin's effort to nullify those Spear Qi.

Once he had nullified those Spear Qi, he immediately used his Holy Lightning Ardor to fly in another direction.

This was his true motive for utilizing the Divine Holy Devil Physique.

Jonas didn't appear to be worried as he saw Edwin trying to escape.

"<strong>Nova Thrust!</strong>" Jonas thrust his spear in Edwin's direction.

Suddenly, the spear launched a densely concentrated beam of pure Ardor and Spear Qi.

Edwin moved out of the way but sadly, his shoulder was still struck by that attack. He held his shoulder and continued to flee in that direction. He was flying in a zig-zag manner this time, so it would be harder for Jonas to accurately strike him.

Meanwhile, his Triquetra Ardor was quickly dealing with the Spear Qi and Jonas's Ardor that had been injected within his body.

Jonas was surprised when he sensed that Edwin had already dealt with his Spear Qi and Ardor.

'So, I can't beat him with little tricks. Well, that's to be expected. My opponent is a Demon God,' Jonas thought before immediately launching himself towards Edwin.

Flames were released from his back as he used them to boost his flying speed.

Edwin sensed that Jonas was approaching him and immediately began to fly in a straight way. He couldn't continue the zigzag way of flying in fear of Jonas catching up to him.

Edwin was just slightly slower than Jonas when it came to flying. The fact that Edwin was so fast while having a lower cultivation base was already impressive.

Jonas knew that if they continued to fly like this, he was bound to catch up with Edwin. However, it might take a couple of hours since the distance was shortening very slowly.

"<strong>Spear Qi Barrage!</strong>" He launched another dozen of Spear Qi at Edwin. These were even faster in speed as they threatened to strike Edwin.

Edwin was unafraid of their might. He couldn't be harmed by these Spear Qi. He was more concerned that his speed would be hampered, making it impossible for him to flee Jonas after that.

Edwin dodged those Spear Qi as he flew up and down. Even as he was concentrated on dodging those Spear Qi, his speed didn't slow down in the slightest.

Jonas was quite surprised as he thought 'What amazing focus. He managed to even dodge without even turning his head.'

This was a feat Jonas knew he couldn't achieve.

Suddenly, as Jonas continued to pursue Edwin, he was struck by a very strange electric charge.

"Eh?" Jonas found out that he couldn't fly forward.

The Spear Qi burst around him as he was freed from that strange electric charge.

A serious expression appeared on Jonas's face as he stared in Edwin's direction 'He is setting up traps for me as well. That must have been an electric mine.'

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