Chapter 1253: Alliance Formation

Chapter 1253: Alliance Formation

Lin Nuo and his four companions sat in a circle, discussing their next plans.

To ensure no eavesdroppers, they had sent away any nearby creatures and enhanced the soundproofing to the maximum.

Even if the Heavenly Emperor himself came, he wouldn’t catch a word.

“So it’s settled then, right?”

After listening to their discussion, Lin Nuo felt he had a good understanding.

These three sisters were indeed sharp-minded; with collective brainstorming, solutions sprang forth quickly.

Among the seven girls, these three had the most ideas, particularly relating to the demonic affairs, as one must be resourceful in that domain.

“Then we’ll need to split up; I need someone to join me…”

Before Lin Nuo could finish his sentence, the three sisters jumped at the chance to team up with him—who wouldn’t want to be in his party?

“Alright, you three can stick together, and I’ll go solo. That’s how it’ll be.”

It was best not to take them along and let them collaborate on their own.

Despite their differences, if they formed a trio, they could manage to cooperate just fine.

Three women with high IQs could handle themselves, and without him around, they wouldn’t stir up trouble but would likely work well together.

Seeing no objections, Lin Nuo continued:

“I’ll draw the fire. You three sneak past the Handa Alliance and head for Feng Ling Country. I’ll meet up with you later.”

“You will come back to regroup, right?” Qin Shili interjected.

“Of course! You don’t doubt me, do you?”

“Not at all, just checking. Well, wish me luck!”

“Good luck.”

“Is that it? Just a single sentence?”

Qin Shili’s meaning was clear; she wanted more sincerity; didn’t he plan on giving her a heartfelt embrace or something?

“Mainly, you three…”

Lin Nuo hesitated; once it started, they might want to steal him back again. The plan would be undermined by internal discord before it even began.

“Let’s talk about that later. You three watch out for each other, and you’ll be fine.”

Lin Nuo said, then set off on his own. In the Demon Realm, his Demon Soul Power had greatly strengthened, making his movements quite effortless.

He intended to attract fire while Mu Yiting led the charge to Feng Ling Country.

Though it sounded like an alliance, it was more about creating chaos to force the locals into confrontation with the Handa Alliance.

Everyone was now wary of the Handa Alliance’s power and were reluctant to confront them unless absolutely necessary.

“Hey, are you really leaving just like that?”

Qin Shili couldn’t catch up with Lin Nuo; he had vanished in an instant.

As soon as he left, a sense of loneliness set in.

They had just reunited, and now they were parting again.

She truly despised this Demon Realm and the Handa Alliance, which constantly caused them to separate.

Of course, sadness aside, as Lin Nuo forged ahead, they couldn’t afford to lag behind.

“Since Lin Nuo has gone, we should also leave. We won’t worry about him; we need to focus on ourselves first.”

Qin Shili adjusted her emotions and lightly addressed Ling Meng and Mu Yiting.

“I get it, let’s go.”

Mu Yiting responded calmly, quickly rising to lead the remaining civilians and soldiers onward.

Ling Meng’s gaze lingered on the direction Lin Nuo had disappeared; she felt as Qin Shili did, wondering when it would be before she could see him again.

She wished they could hurry back to the human world, forgetting about seizing power or resurrecting the glory of the Demon Path—living and being with their master was enough for her.

The two groups then began their respective journeys.

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“This cursed place is really gloomy, far worse than I recall from the jungles.”

Lin Nuo groused as he trekked, not a hint of sunlight in sight, with an overwhelming aura of darkness pressing down on him. Even a sunny boy like him could turn into a brooding figure.

He darted like the wind, soon discovering a large contingent of Handa Alliance troops stationed.

Their strategy was to block all escape routes, waiting to drain their enemies’ resolve slowly.

However, Lin Nuo dealt with them swiftly.

As the Handa Alliance soldiers awaited orders, they were met by a powerful tornado charging in, spectacular and terrifying.

“It’s that human again!”

“He actually dares to come at us!”

“We need to alert the lord!”

The soldiers panicked, boasting about how they would beat Lin Nuo, but when faced with the fierce whirlwind, they fled faster than anyone else.

Lin Nuo attracted a massive wave of firepower, while Mu Yiting and the others snuck away undetected.

Soon, Mu Yiting and her companions neared Feng Ling Country, and they conspired together to mimic Lin Nuo’s cunning tactics, planning to strike the Handa Alliance’s camp and frame it on Feng Ling Country.

This way, Feng Ling Country, which previously capitulated to the Handa Alliance, would suddenly experience an attack, breaking their peace. Even if they wanted to negotiate, Qin Shili and the others would stoke the flames of conflict, making resolution impossible.

Before long, war erupted between both sides.

The outcome was predictable, with the Handa Alliance holding the absolute advantage; Feng Ling Country was merely surviving, forced to fight against a formidable foe. They were decimated and could hardly put up a defense.

Then, Mu Yiting and her comrades sought an audience with the King.

The King of Feng Ling Country featured deep blue skin adorned with tentacles and appeared quite cultured, but now that the Handa Alliance was attacking, he had become anxious.

“You are the princess from Tianqi Country? Ha, Tianqi Country is now on its last legs, seeking refuge in our kingdom?”

The King scoffed, with disdain for the beaten remnants of a fallen state.

However, Mu Yiting remained undeterred by his condescension, calmly replying:

“Your Majesty, we are not here for shelter or refuge, but to collaborate with your nation.”

“Collaborate? Your country is no more, what is there to collaborate on? Ridiculous.”

The King would not be easily convinced; it was absurd.

“That is merely the facade. In reality, we still possess some strength, Your Majesty. Right now, the Handa Alliance seeks to destroy your country, and if they enter, they will commit mass slaughter. You could negotiate before, but now you can’t. Fighting is the only option, or we all perish.”

“Then what do you offer that we could possibly collaborate on? Your army? Is that all? What can it do? Will you simply enjoy the spoils of our efforts later?”

“Your Majesty, look outside at the tornado; it was created by our hero. He alone can slay a large number of Handa Alliance troops and be invincible. However, the Handa Alliance’s power is too immense, and we cannot face them alone. Thus, we should unite to resist them together. Though our forces are small, they are elite. Also, Your Majesty, you have no choice. If we align with other Demon Realm nations, you will have no ground to stand on, and if your kingdom falls, all your efforts will be for naught.”

Mu Yiting spoke with calm confidence; the King of Feng Ling Country was far more anxious, as her words hit close to home.

With no other options, the King could only agree.

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At least Mu Yiting was from a dark faction, skilled in negotiations, and spoke directly to the King’s heart.

In simpler terms: “We can collaborate, or if you’re foolish, don’t blame us when we leave you to die.”

Originally coming to seek refuge, they had transformed into saviors for the King, who was now compelled to cooperate.

Of course, this collaboration was one rife with ulterior motives; all parties sought to use each other for their benefit.

They now awaited Lin Nuo’s return.

Currently, the tornadoes spread across the realm as he raised a storm, and confusion reigned ahead.

Lin Nuo had attracted a massive wave of fire while Feng Ling Country had lost many troops to Qin Shili and her companions. It was more that the Feng Ling Country was being swept up than true cooperation.

After a considerable time, the Handa Alliance suffered defeat, and soon after, Lin Nuo returned to Feng Ling Country to regroup with Qin Shili and the others.

“You’re back!”

The three girls hurried to greet him, as if the Demon Ruler had returned while the three sorceresses vied for his affection.

“This was easier than expected; of course, a massive force may come later.”

Lin Nuo remarked, and shortly after, the King of Feng Ling Country came to meet him.

Lin Nuo glanced at the King, noting his peculiar features: purple skin, numerous tentacles, one eye fixed, while the other rolled about—it was quite abstract.

“Greetings, warrior; I just witnessed your brave combat. Such immense power truly commands my admiration.”

The King was a fair-weather friend; earlier, he had doubted their capacity but upon witnessing Lin Nuo’s prowess, swiftly changed his tune. As expected, power speaks louder than words.

“Hello, Your Majesty of Feng Ling; my people have already informed you of the situation, yes?”

“Yes, I am aware.”

“Then, Your Majesty, you should also understand the current circumstances. You have no choice but to resist; otherwise, you will all become slaves to the Handa Alliance. If they take you as slaves, it’s likely you will be executed.”

“Right, warrior speaks the truth. We must resist, and with brave warriors’ assistance, we will achieve twice the results with half the effort.”

The King smiled widely. It was clear he was desperately trying to latch onto Lin Nuo, signaling the end of his subjugation by the Handa Alliance!

But he was overly optimistic; Lin Nuo could handle his minions, but if the Handa Alliance had some secret weapons, it was uncertain if they would fare.

“Your Majesty, which other Demon Realm nations are you in contact with? Or those facing similar predicaments? All of you fear the Handa Alliance and thus allow them to control you. If we band together in resistance, we can certainly overturn them.”

Lin Nuo stated seriously; a single spark can ignite a prairie fire. Let’s start here.

Rescue a small nation, then use it as a stepping stone to save others, until it grows to medium and large nations, unifying against their oppressors.

Yes, let others be cannon fodder; he wouldn’t mind.

“Um… there are some, but I’m not sure if they would agree.”

“Not an issue; with your connections and my silver tongue, we can easily rally them to our cause.”

Lin Nuo continued, thinking it wouldn’t even require his direct involvement; just sending one of his three intelligent sisters would suffice for the task.

If efficiency was key, it would be best for the three to act separately.

However, that came with risks—their paths could be intercepted, and things could turn dire.

Then again, it wasn’t impossible; after all, they all had their power boosts now.

Leaving Ling Meng aside, Mu Yiting was back in her territory, while Qin Shili, with the Ice Dragon Soul, could unleash total dominance against an entire troop.

But if captured, that could be troublesome, especially for Ling Meng, who was called an experiment and might find herself unable to escape becoming a weapon of mass destruction.

Wasn’t this a cliché plotline? It screamed anime tropes!

“Alright, then I will provide you with a list of potential Demon Realm nations; we’ve great expectations for your rescue.”

“Only you can save yourselves, so you must unite.”

Lin Nuo insisted soberly, spreading motivational quotes—“Only you can save yourselves; lean back and become cannon fodder.”

Once they had belief, their fighting spirit would surge, scaring the Handa Alliance half to death.

“Okay, follow me.”

The King led them to the council room, discussing the plight of those small nations under oppression by the Handa Alliance—most were in dire straits, unable to voice grievances, having paid tribute but still being exploited.

This was the easiest bait to stir; a little incentive and grand promises would have them on board.

There was no choice; either join or face annihilation.

Once they had a few allies, support from more nations would snowball. This was true wildfire spreading.

Let the upheaval in the Demon Realm begin!

A villain turning revolutionary? The world truly had gone mad; this was the kind of task meant for Su Kexin.

Speaking of which, where was Su? During this crisis, why wasn’t she stepping up while this big villain had to sort it out?

What about the protagonist? Couldn’t she show some concern?

The King of Feng Ling shared all pertinent information, and Lin Nuo began to rally support.

First, select a group of demons to stir the pot and attract attention, while another faction would incite actions, utilizing misdirection.

They couldn’t rely solely on brute force; strategic tact was necessary.

Then the three main forces—Qin Shili, Mu Yiting, and Ling Meng—would incite the kings of various nations, while he would mobilize the remaining military forces to protect them.

And it truly did create some commotion; the sparks fell upon the dry grass, igniting swiftly as the Handa Alliance found itself in disarray. The smaller Demon Realm nations, which typically stayed silent, suddenly sprang into rebellion, causing headaches for their oppressors.

Meanwhile, within the Handa Alliance.

The leader, a former minister from a Demon Realm nation, previously overlooked, began to utilize his connections and power to resist the Alliance, achieving great feats, and seemed on the brink of becoming the king of the Demon Realm. Yet, fortune twisted.

“Leader! Bad news, more and more Demon Realm nations are beginning to rebel; we’ve lost many positions and have had territories seized!”

A soldier rushed back in a panic, and the black-and-white haired leader frowned, feeling torn.

If he couldn’t unite the Demon Realm, he would be at a disadvantage in the Sacred Realm and amongst the humans.

“Is it that human?”

“Yes, according to our intelligence, he’s named Lin Nuo, and he’s accompanied by three women, one of whom is our previous experiment.”

“Got it.”

The leader stroked his beard; this situation could not be allowed to fester. If left unchecked, that human would cause unimaginable chaos.

He needed to summon all the high-ranking officials; it was time to confront Lin Nuo personally.

“A human? How audacious! I’ll pay you a visit.”