Seal Unsealed

Outside the Sealed Land

Satan's Shadow ("Damn humans, why are they so troublesome.")

("Looking at his age, he's at most S-Class in strength, yet why is he showing no signs of exhaustion after fighting for so long.")

("Is this guy even human!")

("No, I have a bad feeling. That human girl always gives me a sense of unease.")

("I need to find a way to make this brat stop.")

("Right now, I'm just a wisp of a remnant soul, unable to unleash much of my true power. I don't know if releasing this magic will even succeed.")

"Abyss Tome: Underworld Chapter 1: Tian Kui!"

Suddenly, a colossal black magic circle appeared in the sky, and a massive gate slowly descended from it.

Ye Yang's gaze grew solemn as he looked at the pitch-black gate inscribed with complex runes before him.

The ominous aura emanating from the gate made even Ye Yang's heart skip a beat.

"Is this old geezer planning to go all out?"

Just then, Satan's Soul spoke, "Human, you can still leave now. If you wait for this gate to open, you won't have another chance."

Ye Yang scoffed, "Should I thank you for the reminder? You're quite the talkative villain."

"Open! If you don't open this gate today, you're my grandson."

"Damn brat! Once I possess your body, I'll torture you first!"

"Open, gate to the Underworld!"

Bat demons on either side of the gate emerged from the gate's walls, each holding a key and inserting it into the lock mechanism, turning.

"Creeeeak~ Creeeeak~"

The gate creaked open just a sliver, and the roars of countless vengeful spirits and lost souls immediately poured out from within.

"Ahhh--!!"

At that moment, a pair of pale, ghostly hands shot out from the gap in the gate.

They forcefully pried open the slowly opening gate.

A torrent of wandering souls flew out, and the owner of these giant hands began to walk forward step by step as the gate fully opened.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

A demon, five meters tall, entirely pale, with only a mouth full of sharp teeth on its head, emerged.

"Ugh~ Ugh~ Ugh~"

"Ughhh--!!!"

Satan's Shadow: "Accept my offering, White Demon: Tian Kui!"

Black gas condensed in the sky, and the originally dark heavens gradually brightened. Soon, a black energy sphere radiating immense power floated in the air.

Above the energy sphere, a wisp of black mist hovered.

The black energy sphere slowly flew towards Tian Kui.

It merged directly into Tian Kui's chest.

Black patterns began to emerge from Tian Kui's pale chest, spreading across its body within moments. Then, a pair of scarlet lights appeared in the empty sockets where Tian Kui's eyes should have been.

Satan's Shadow: "Kill... kill this human."

It was evident that Satan's Shadow had paid a great price to summon this demon.

Instantly, the motionless Tian Kui bit its own palm, and a large amount of black blood flowed from the severed palm, gradually forming a massive cleaver.

"Roar--!!"

Ye Yang scratched his ear in response to Tian Kui's roar.

"So noisy. Why do all you bosses make such a racket when you debut?"

"Hey, old man, I thought you'd summon something impressive. You don't really think this is enough to deal with me, do you?"

Satan's Shadow sneered, "Who knows? I have more important things to do right now."

With that, Satan's Shadow quickly moved towards the sealed land.

Just as Ye Yang prepared to stop him, a massive cleaver swung down.

"Boom!" The ground ripped apart, and houses collapsed. Fortunately, the villagers had all evacuated when they noticed the change in the weather.

Tian Kui's attack had annihilated more than half the village.

Ye Yang looked at the destroyed village, his head pounding.

"Oh crap! It's over, it's over. I'm going to get lectured by the old man again. The compensation for this village alone will cost more than I earned."

"Hey! Big guy, do you know the trouble you've caused me!"

As Tian Kui's offering was insufficient due to Satan's Shadow, its strength is severely lacking, making it merely a machine that knows only how to kill.

"Roar--!"

Tian Kui picked up the bone-cutting knife again and swung it at Ye Yang.

Within the sealed land

Guided by her arm and her heart, Mirajane smoothly arrived at the core of the sealed land.

In the center of the sealed land, Satan was bound by chains, one of which had inexplicably broken.

Mirajane stared at the demon before her in shock, feeling not a trace of fear but a hint of excitement.

"Is this the demon who awakened my magic?"

Just as Mirajane was about to touch Satan, Satan opened its eyes.

Mirajane was startled by this sudden change and her body slumped down.

A voice entered her mind.

("Human.")

Mirajane was startled by the voice in her mind.

"Who!? Who's talking!?"

("This King is right before your eyes.")

Mirajane looked at Satan, who had opened its eyes, with fear.

"Why is your voice in my mind?"

("It's simple, you are the chosen one.")

"The chosen one?"

("Precisely, isn't your arm the best proof?")

Mirajane looked at the arm that had caused her and her family so much suffering, and a surge of anger welled up from her heart.

"So everything I've suffered before was because of you!"

("Compared to the power you've gained, what does that matter?")

("When I get out, those lowly peasants who bullied you, I will eliminate them one by one for you.")

Mirajane remained silent, her expression grim.

("Quick, break my seal, and you will gain even greater power!")

As soon as Satan finished speaking, Mirajane's body began to stand up unconsciously, and she slowly walked forward.

When her arm touched the chains, they snapped.

"Crack! Crack!.."

As the last chain broke, a fierce wind raged within the sealed land, and black mist enveloped Satan. The magic circle beneath it shone with a dazzling purple light.

The light shot straight into the sky, surging into the dark clouds. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and the wind howled.

Ye Yang stepped on Tian Kui's head and watched the sudden change in the weather.

"The rest is up to you now, Mirajane."

With that, a golden light flashed under his foot, and Tian Kui's head shattered, slowly dissipating.

Meanwhile, in the sealed land, the black smoke enveloping Satan slowly dissipated, and a person with the appearance of a noble young master, resembling a vampire, appeared before Mirajane.

Satan slowly walked towards Mirajane, a sinister smile playing on its lips.

"What a beautiful face. For a moment, I'm reluctant to kill you."

"However, this current body has been sealed for so long that it's on the verge of shattering. You are the key person for me to obtain that brat's body."