"Million Point Acupuncture!"
Kei looked at the two opposing forces charging at each other. Energy surged into both fists, and then he punched into the ground's leyline.
Through the specially modified ripples across the earth, his energy was precisely transmitted to everyone present—locking down their movements more intricately than before.
In just an instant, both mobs, previously full of killing intent, were frozen in place—completely stunned.
"So strong…"
For the first time, Chicken-bro realized how powerful Kei really was. Even under such a wide-range attack, he, the great thief king, was still immobilized.
This strength… had to be at Demon Emperor level!
On the other side—
The Dao Alliance's leader, a member of the royal families, was drenched in cold sweat.
Killing the Five Elemental Killers in seconds was already shocking—but now, freezing an entire army of humans and youkai alike was utterly terrifying.
"Damn it! Who would've thought a wandering doctor had such terrifying power?! Just who is he?!"
The leader wanted to turn and run—but his body refused to move. He tried everything to circulate his mana and break free...
It was useless.
"Alright, I think this is enough. No need to see me off, everyone. Go home."
Kei hopped back onto the husky, patting his head. "Quit playing dead. Get up, we're leaving."
"Boss, I wasn't pretending. My legs really gave out…"
The husky trembled as he stood back up.
A moment later, Kei released the acupuncture lock. The youkai side heard his words and began to back off.
But some of the humans were still acting clueless, shouting that they needed to kill Kei, calling him a demon collaborator, and demanding the extermination of all Beishan youkai.
"You've got two options. Either go home peacefully—or die here."
Kei walked straight through the crowd. Under his overwhelming aura, not a soul dared move. After a few steps, he turned back and said:
"Oh, and next time—drop the sneak attacks. Just come at me head-on. One-on-one, or ten-on-one, I don't care."
As he walked off, Kei listened to the system prompts echoing in his mind.
[Faced with thousands alone, your Unyielding Will trait has activated. Your willpower and presence have both been enhanced.]
[Your Gourmet Cells have tasted the flavor of victory. You've obtained a new Recipe Blueprint.]
Kei strolled away, relaxed.
And not a single person dared to follow or strike.
"Let's go," the human leader said reluctantly, staring at his trembling hands. Something inside him felt shattered.
He tried to raise his sword against Kei—but his body wouldn't obey.
Every time he tried to lift his sword, all he could see in his mind's eye was that moment—
Kei walking past him like a dragon. A dragon whose mouth was a bottomless abyss, ready to devour everything.
"My lord! If we just leave like this, we'll bring shame to the Dao Alliance's name! We'll be punished when we return!"
"If you've got the guts, draw your sword! But if you can't even lift it, don't talk to me about pride!"
At that, the group fell silent.
They could yell at their own kind without dying.
But drawing a sword against Kei? That was a guaranteed death sentence.
The leader of the royal house took his people and left.
"Chicken-bro, shouldn't we chase them? This is the perfect chance to wipe them out."
One of the youkai asked.
Chicken-bro gave him a side-eye. "Didn't you hear what the Divine Doctor just said? We're leaving."
"But... but…"
"But what? You planning to go against the words of our Demon King?"
Jade Luan chimed in.
Everyone turned toward the youkai who asked, silently asking with their eyes:
Are you questioning our Human Demon King?
"I-I obey the King…"
Although still reluctant, the youkai bowed and fell silent.
The youkai forces began to withdraw.
On the road, Jade Luan and Chicken-bro spoke quietly.
"No matter how shameless the Five Elemental Killers are, they'd never accept a direct commission from humans. Not out of morality—but because they don't trust humans."
"You've got a point. But judging by what just happened… it doesn't look like they were uninvolved."
"I won't pretend I have proof…"
"Don't overthink it. Just say what's on your mind," Chicken-bro said.
"Then I will. There's a traitor among us. Not someone who ordered Kei's assassination—but someone who collaborated with the Dao Alliance."
"Collaborated with the Dao Alliance?! That's… That's absurd. Sure, we've coexisted with humans for a while now, but the Dao Alliance? That's too far."
"Absurd, yes. But also the only explanation that makes sense."
"The northern youkai are held in check by you and the other demon kings. Even if some resent Kei for being human, they wouldn't dare act."
"So the ones who do want him dead… are the Dao Alliance."
"They don't care whether he's one of them or not. The Dao Alliance has killed its own many times over the years—royal families like Wangquan, Yang, and Wen have all suffered."
Though Kei often called Jade Luan a dummy, her mind was sharp. Among the mostly brawn-focused youkai, she was one of the few brilliant ones—no wonder she could get along with the clever fox demons of Tushan.
Following this line of thought, the truth became clear.
"A traitor among the northern youkai didn't dare make a move directly. So they cooperated with the Dao Alliance, hired the Five Elemental Killers, and staged the attack."
"Then the Dao Alliance handled the aftermath. Do they not remember who the real enemy is?"
Chicken-bro couldn't help but curse.
Who the hell was the moron who brought in their greatest enemy for a hit job?!
"You'll have to look into the details yourself, Chicken-bro. And also... the recent fox demon murder—I have a bad feeling about that too."
"Something's brewing in Beishan…"
Jade Luan couldn't shake off the unease in her heart.
[After this battle, your name spreads across the world. Everyone now knows the seemingly weak wandering doctor actually possesses power rivaling a Demon Emperor.]
[Youkai, who worship power above all, now revere you not just for kindness, but for strength.]
[Your title "Human Demon King" has gradually replaced "Divine Doctor."]
[Your influence has spread to the human world as well. More and more people advocating for human-youkai peace—or those in love with youkai—finally feel they've found someone to follow.]
[The Dao Alliance had intended to provoke civil war among the youkai. Instead, they've been torn apart themselves.]
[The leader from the Wangquan family was removed from his post, returned to the family's Sword Tomb, and now lives nameless, forbidden from ever leaving.]
[Chat Group]
Little Devil Mirajane: "Wendy tripped on flat ground again today. So cute~"
Diligent Slacker: "Cute, yeah, but she never grows! Not in height or anything else. Such a shame."
Elf Enthusiast: "Wait, Slacker, you know Wendy too?"
Diligent Slacker: "Of course I do."
Little Devil Mirajane: "We're not even from the same world, yet he somehow knows all of us."
Elf Enthusiast: "Aren't you curious why?"
Little Devil Mirajane: "At first, yeah. But then he started talking about stuff that made no sense, so we gave up."
Little Devil Mirajane: "Now we're just used to it."
Seated on the husky, Kei suddenly remembered that little girl who always clung to his sleeve.
And when he thought of Wendy seven years later… he sighed.
She hadn't changed at all. Still small. Still innocent.
And maybe that was a good thing.
In the Fairy Tail world…
"Wendy, where's your brother Kei?"
Natsu warmly greeted Wendy, excitedly shouting, "I've gotten so much stronger! If we spar again, I won't go down so easily!"
"Big brother… he walked into the Gate and said he was heading to 400 years ago."
Still timid, Wendy whispered her reply. It was her first time in such a crowded place—she wasn't used to all the eyes on her.
"Eh?"
Natsu tilted his head. He didn't understand anything she said. Gate? 400 years ago?
"You idiot," Gray walked over and smacked Natsu on the head. "She means we're never going to see her brother again. Don't make her say it out loud."
Gray misunderstood, thinking Kei had died and that "400 years later" was just a way to comfort Wendy...
"N-No…"
Wendy didn't really understand what Gray meant, but still replied softly.
"Alright, enough gloomy talk. Let's celebrate! Wendy's joined our guild—woohoo!"
"Cheers!"
"Natsu, no drinking!"
"It's not alcohol! Just juice with a cool label!"
The crowd got rowdy celebrating. Wendy still wasn't fully used to the atmosphere, but she began to relax.
"Big brother, everyone here's a little strange… but they're good people. You don't need to worry—I'll work hard and grow strong on my own."
Wendy thought silently.
Meanwhile, Charle…
"You want fish?"
"Ugh, no. You're filthy—stay away."
Time had flown by, and everyone had grown up.
Well… except Wendy.
"She's still so small and cute~"
Mirajane hugged Wendy from behind, laughing.
"Mirajane-neesan, you're scaring Wendy."
"Eh, it's fine~ Wendy loves hugs, right?"
At this point, Mirajane was still in her delinquent phase—bold and brash, nothing like the graceful woman she'd become.
"I'm okay, just a little surprised. By the way, are you guys heading out?"
"Yup! We're going on a super tough mission. When I get back, I'll be strong enough to take down Erza!"
Mirajane pumped her fist like Erza was standing right in front of her.
"Be careful, Mira-neesan. Safe travels."
"Thanks, little Wendy. We'll bring back souvenirs!"
"Bye-bye, Wendy!"
Mirajane and Lisanna left.
"Wendy, where did Kei go? I've been searching forever and still can't find him!"
"I really want to fight him again!"
Natsu had just come back from another mission, but still no sign of Kei.
"I don't know exactly where he went… but he promised he'd come back. So he will."
"Wanna go play today, Wendy?"
"Sorry, Natsu-nii. I'm helping Grandma Porlyusica treat patients today—and I'm still learning medicine. No time for games."
"Aww, that's too bad."
In the forest—Porlyusica, aka Grandine from the other world…
"You're not worried about your other child?"
"I am. But I believe in him. He's the fastest-growing, most confident kid I've ever seen."
"We may share a soul across worlds, but I still can't quite understand this feeling."
"You wouldn't—you've never raised a child."
"Don't say that. I am looking after Wendy now."
Porlyusica looked at Wendy seriously studying Sky Healing Magic and nodded.
The girl had talent.
But she was still too young and needed much more training.
"I want to teach her the Sky Dragon Slayer Magic's ultimate technique. What do you think?"
"It's too early. She hasn't even fully mastered the basics."
"You're right. Let's wait a few more years."
Grandine couldn't help thinking of Kei—who had independently learned the Sky Dragon Slayer secret technique: Sky-Piercing Shine.
A move that could break through the heavens. He used it casually, but it was incredibly difficult and powerful.
"Big bro, I'm studying hard every day! Training every day! When you come back, I bet I'll totally surprise you!"
"Maybe I'll even be stronger than you, hehe~"
Wendy imagined a future where Kei returned, patting her head in awe:
'Wendy, you've grown so much... You're even stronger than me now! From now on, I'll be counting on you to protect me!'
"No problem—leave it to Wendy!"
Wendy smiled proudly at the thought and patted her flat chest.
"Hmm?"
"Hmm?"
Porlyusica and Grandine exchanged puzzled looks.
They were starting to worry… was something wrong with the girl?
(End of Chapter)
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