Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques-Chapter 105: Haisa Island

Witnessing such a drastic transformation in Chen Lingyun and feeling the intense pressure from the shadowy figure behind her, the pupils of most Martial Artists present contracted. The hair on their bodies stood on end as they instinctively prepared to counter with Heart's Desire Bursting Out.

However, in the next moment, the black shadow on Chen Lingyun swiftly receded like the tide. Her swollen physique deflated as if leaking air, quickly shrinking back to her slender form.

This rapid change instantly halted the Martial Artists' instinctive reactions. Even the members of the Southern Eight Sects stared at Chen Lingyun in astonishment, apparently not expecting that this slender woman was also a "Symbiont."

Zhou Yuanjue, however, wasn't particularly surprised. Ever since meeting Lu Zhen, he had known that "Symbionts" were likely not a rare sight within the Secret Inspection Bureau. After all, when it came to handling incidents involving Celestial Demons, ordinary people could only serve as support. They weren't even qualified to perceive their existence.

"Take me, for instance. As a 'Symbiont,' even without dedicated martial arts training, my Physical Strength has reached the level of a Great Master of an Ordinary Fist Technique, all thanks to the 'Celestial Demon's' modifications. Moreover, the 'Celestial Demon' inside me shields me from a significant degree of mental influence."

"And if a Symbiont possesses special offensive abilities—like infrasound, bone alteration, or enhanced glandular organs—then even an ordinary one can threaten a top-tier Martial Artist. So, if you face such an opponent, you must be exceptionally careful."

Chen Lingyun picked up her glasses from the floor, put them back on, and spoke slowly.

Everyone present fell silent at her words.

'A mere ordinary person can gain this kind of power so easily just by becoming one of these so-called Symbionts?'

"The timing and reason for the Celestial Demons' emergence are currently impossible to verify. We only know that legends about them can often be found in ancient human history. Some of these individual entities are even believed to be the source for the concept of certain ancient 'Divine Spirits.'"

"For a long time, however, Celestial Demons were merely the stuff of legend. It wasn't until after the war that swept the globe decades ago that they began to reappear. In recent years, more and more Celestial Demons have been emerging. The specific reason for this trend is currently unknown, but their sources are quite clear. Their appearances are often linked to 'Relics' and 'Seals' hidden in the corners of the world."

Chen Lingyun continued her presentation.

She pressed a button on the remote in her hand, and the image on the projection screen changed again.

This time, an aerial photograph of an island appeared.

"Haisa Island. It's located in the territorial waters on the border of Donghua, with a land area of 23 square kilometers. The terrain is flat along the coast, with hills in the center. It serves as a supply and stopover point for long-haul vessels and deep-sea fishermen, and occasionally, tourists visit. Ten years ago, the permanent population was just over three hundred. With the recent development of tourism, that number has risen to more than thirteen hundred. There is also a permanent military garrison of about one hundred soldiers."

"About a month ago, while residents were clearing land for new construction and digging foundations, they unearthed a jade-like pillar about one meter in diameter at a depth of fifteen meters. Driven by curiosity, the construction crew kept digging. They discovered the pillar's surface was covered in unknown grooved patterns and coated with a red, cinnabar-like paint. Peering through the translucent jade, they could see a human forearm sealed within its center."

"Since there were many witnesses, news of the discovery spread quickly across the small Haisa Island. It also attracted the attention of the local military garrison, who reported the incident to the Bureau of Cultural Relics. Due to the pillar's bizarre nature, the relevant department immediately transferred the Data to us at the Secret Inspection Bureau."

"Our investigators arrived at the scene immediately. They eventually detected the presence of a Celestial Demon on the island and confirmed that the jade pillar was likely part of a 'Seal'."

Chen Lingyun once again pressed the remote, and a clear photograph from the site appeared on the projector screen.

The photo showed the very jade pillar Chen Lingyun had just described. Its surface was covered in incredibly complex carvings. The lines looked somewhat like a type of Talisman. Through the jade material, a human forearm, including the hand, could be faintly seen sealed inside.

"Later, after evaluation and analysis by the leadership of the Secret Inspection Bureau, a total of eight such jade pillars were found in eight different locations around the island. They contained two upper arms, two forearms, two lower legs, and two upper legs, respectively. High command has currently named this Seal the 'Eight Extremes Primordial Spirit Realm Image.'"

As Chen Lingyun clicked the remote, photos of the jade pillars appeared on the projector screen one by one.

"However, the pillar was slightly damaged during the excavation, causing the Seal to weaken. A number of Celestial Demons broke free, resulting in several cases of possession. Although those incidents were resolved, we can't be sure if any other successfully possessed individuals are still hiding in the shadows. For this reason, all thirteen hundred of the island's permanent residents are currently quarantined together in the northern district of the seaside town."

"We eventually repaired the Seal, temporarily halting the escape of more Celestial Demons, and constructed defensive fortifications using the eight jade pillars as nodes to facilitate both protection and research."

Chen Lingyun paused here.

"Initially, the news blockade on the Haisa Island incident held well, and it didn't draw much attention. However, for reasons unknown, intelligence about the Seal on Haisa Island was acquired by an international organization."

Chen Lingyun clicked the remote. This time, no image appeared on the screen, only two large words.

Celestial Beings. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"As you can see, this international organization calls itself the 'Celestial Beings.' Their founding date is unknown. Most of their members are Celestial Demon People who have successfully taken hosts. They are scattered across the globe, integrated into Human Society. No one has a clear picture of their true power. We only know that their goal seems to be to liberate more Celestial Demons and create more Celestial Demon People. They are currently designated as a terrorist organization and are wanted by nations across the world."

"Just last night at 2:00 AM, a group of powerful 'Celestial Beings' suddenly attacked Haisa Island. They broke through our outer defensive perimeter but were repelled when they attempted to assault the Seal nodes. They then broke through the defenses of the town's quarantine zone and vanished without a trace."

"In the aftermath, we found that no one from the quarantine zone's population was missing. But the situation is far from simple. We have no way of knowing how many of these seemingly unharmed people have been possessed and had their bodies taken over."

Chen Lingyun said, her tone grave.

"Is there no way to test for it?"

Someone asked, their brow furrowed.

"There is, but we didn't have time. The detection method can't be deployed on a large scale yet. At the moment, a similar incident is unfolding in Beiwei, tying up the majority of the Secret Inspection Bureau's resources and personnel. That situation is just as critical. The situation on Haisa Island was stable, so testing was scheduled to take place after the Beiwei incident was resolved. Unfortunately, something unexpected happened."

"Similar incidents are becoming more and more frequent, and we are short on manpower. This is why we are seeking all of your help. On a larger scale, it's also one of the fundamental reasons for holding this combat tournament."

Chen Lingyun said, shaking her head.