Chapter 299: March to Battle

Chapter 299: March to Battle

Qin Shili couldn’t quite grasp what Lin Nuo meant.

What did he mean by a dangerous place?

“What dangerous place?”

“Up ahead.”

Lin Nuo pointed north and continued to stride forward.

“Why don’t you explain it clearly first?”

Qin Shili tugged at Lin Nuo’s hand, curiosity bubbling inside her.

To her, his motives were incredibly important; after all, he was the one who had always influenced her.

“If you want to know why, wait for me to come back.”

Lin Nuo shook off Qin Shili’s hand, lifting his sleeve as he carried on.

“I’m going too.”

Qin Shili chased after him, speaking sternly.

Lin Nuo turned to glance at her, his eyes colder than hers, a consuming aura of killing intent sending chills down her spine.

“This is my grudge with the Opponent; you shouldn’t follow.”

Lin Nuo spoke coolly.

“But I might fall, so please help me back when that happens.”

“You can’t possibly fall.”

“I definitely will fall; it might happen up ahead or after I return. In any case, I’ll need you to carry me back.”

Hearing Lin Nuo’s cryptic words, Qin Shili grew more confused. From his eyes, expressions, and tone, he seemed utterly confident—so why mention falling?

It was contradictory and totally incomprehensible.

He must have had a solid plan, his victory certain to undertake such an endeavor, yet the conflicting logic was truly hard for her to decipher.

Asking him further yielded no results; it always seemed like he enjoyed keeping her guessing, leaving her to figure it out herself.

“Fine.”

Qin Shili stopped probing, deciding it was best to simply follow Lin Nuo’s wishes and discuss everything once he returned.

“When you get back, tell me what happened. I already know what’s going on in the city; you hinted to Liu Shuqin about the antidote’s formula, and now the whole city is in full swing using it.”

“Word spread fast, but please don’t mention that again.”

Lin Nuo rubbed his forehead in distress; it was a real headache—every time someone saw him, they stirred up drama, and this mishap was certainly not him hinting to Liu Shuqin.

Everything stemmed from Su Kexin’s mix-up with the herbs, the root of all evil.

“Okay, I get it. Unlike most cultivators who love to flaunt their achievements, you remain indifferent to fame and keep a low profile. But the facts are, you performed marvelously, and that’s hard to hide. Besides, it’s your capability—this honor rightfully belongs to you.”

“……”

Indifferent? Humble? Can we stop dragging that around?

“Forget it.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand, choosing not to engage further. If it continued, he’d soon be at the point of saving the entire universe, or even turning into light.

“We’ll discuss matters during the Qingming festival.”

Lin Nuo waved his sleeve and, with a gust of wind, left the city alone.

Everyone was oblivious to his intentions. While everyone else decided to brace the city, Lin Nuo was heading straight into danger.

With a magnificent demeanor and imposing spirit, he resembled a general stepping onto the battlefield, ready to defend his home with unwavering resolve, undeterred by the threats ahead.

“Miss Qin, shall we let Lin Daxia go alone? Shouldn’t we accompany him?”

A warrior expressed his concerns.

“No, let him go alone.”

Qin Shili waved her hand, speaking coldly,

“We’ll guard our city gate and not let the fierce beasts take advantage of us.”

“Yes!”

…

Lin Nuo pressed further from the city, now nearing the location mentioned by the Black Bird.

Indeed, he felt the somber and oppressive atmosphere that Qin Shili described, as if an obscure and profound array was set up.

This wasn’t an ordinary array—it was a seldom-seen magic array, and Lin Nuo felt it shared similarities with the scouting black spirit bird, relying on an ancient form of witchcraft.

Along the way, he spotted the carcasses of fierce beasts sprawled on the ground, surrounded by pools of bright red blood.

Though this area seemed barren, it concealed countless deadly traps.

Lin Nuo halted, surveying his surroundings, estimating that the witchcraft array would be activated now.

“I’m here; where is everyone?”

Lin Nuo raised his voice intentionally, ensuring the Opponent could hear.

Just then, among the trees, an elderly, weathered old witch raised a skeletal staff, and the other witches chanted ancient incantations in unison. Soon, the witchcraft array beneath Lin Nuo ignited.

In truth, this wasn’t a pure witchcraft array; it was mixed with blood magic.

It looked as if the ground had been cursed with the Blood Splitting Curse, the surface marred with red cracks, even exuding a burning heat.

Lin Nuo found himself trapped in this massive array, cut off from the outside world. Gradually, a layer of dark red spirit layer enveloped him, obscuring everything beyond.

“If you don’t come out, I’m leaving. Could you show a little sincerity?”

Just as Lin Nuo finished speaking, a dark red door appeared in front of him, and someone he recognized stepped through.

As expected, it was him.

Blood Demon Yu Sha.

Gone was the ethereal aura of Ling Huang Xian; his eyes were bloodshot, his dark skin marred with noticeable bloodstains.

It was downright amusing to see a once ethereal immortal in such a terrifying state.

“Lin Nuo, long time no see; do you remember me?”

Yu Sha asked coldly.

“I’m not your narrator; I’m not obligated to introduce your pathetic identity,” Lin Nuo scoffed.

Yu Sha didn’t comprehend Lin Nuo’s words, but it didn’t deter him from continuing the conversation.

“Lin Nuo, allow me to tell you, I’m the renowned Ling Huang Xian from Zifeng Valley, and you didn’t expect that, did you?”

“I did.”

“Hah, a late reaction indeed. I knew you’d come. Even if you can concoct the antidote to lift the Blood Splitting Curse on the villagers, you can’t undo the Blood Splitting Curse cast by the Bloodwind Spirit I sent. You’re destined to come here for a trade: your life for hers.”

“I suggest you die right where you stand.”

“Lin Nuo, let’s see how long you can talk tough. You’re trapped in the array now; do you have any options left?”

“Have you misunderstood something?”

Lin Nuo sneered,

“First off, your pathetic Blood Curse has already been dispelled by me, and your black spirit bird was defeated. As for your Bloodwind Spirit, that’s something you take pride in—well, it ran away. Finally, let me clarify: I’m here to cut you down.”

Lin Nuo drew his Sharp Sword, stretching his muscles a little.

“Hah, what are you going to use to fight me?”

Yu Sha raised both hands, and the hot marks on the ground rapidly expanded, creating intense flames.

In the array, with his current level, he couldn’t escape; he’d die here.

But he wouldn’t come unprepared.

He pulled out a high-grade Fury Pill and tossed it into his mouth.

This high-grade Fury Pill was of excellent quality, igniting immense potential as it coursed through him, reminiscent of the days at the peak of the demonic path.

Countless blood hands burst from the ground, attacking Lin Nuo.

“This is it?”

Lin Nuo stabbed his sword into the ground, and instantly, all the blood hands were obliterated.