Chapter 477: Clash of Justice and Evil

Chapter 477: Clash of Justice and Evil

“This Demon Disciple…”

Several cultivators exchanged moves with Lin Nuo and quickly realized they were not on the same level—whether it was agility, skills, or combat awareness, Lin Nuo was clearly their superior. The gap was enormous.

“Useless.”

Lin Nuo sneered and charged forward, unleashing a move called Demon Slaughter Sword Wind, delivering a finishing blow to those cultivators, sending them straight to the underworld.

“Ah!”

Accompanied by a wave of wailing, they all collapsed to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.

Soon, a few more corpses lay sprawled on the floor.

“Not enough.”

This round saw Lin Nuo easily dispatch them. Ordinarily, he would play the role of a righteous cultivator, but now donned in the Refining Demon Sect’s robe, he fully embraced his dark side, leaving no survivors.

“Time to loot.”

As an outstanding villain, claiming loot after a kill is common knowledge.

“Poor fools.”

Lin Nuo rummaged through their belongings, finding only sub-par spirit artifacts and talismans. With such flashy attire, shouldn’t you at least have some valuable treasures if you’re going to save the world?

Pfft.

Anything is better than nothing; he might as well take it all. Who knows, he could sell them for some cash or break them down for materials to craft something else.

“Junior Martial Sister Liu, there’s fighting.”

Lin Nuo heard voices mixed with spiritual energy and the chilling breeze—someone was using Wind Technique to speed over.

Probably cultivators.

Demon Qi was also approaching, indicating Demon Disciples. Since they hadn’t activated any magic yet, the Demon Qi was still weak; however, he sensed it right away.

Good, it seems the Refining Demon Sect’s folks are coming; this is perfect.

Just to stir up some trouble, he used Demon Crystal Stones to amplify the Demon Qi and Demon Soul Power, then killed the cultivators, luring both the righteous and the evil over.

What will happen when they arrive? A battle, of course! One side is bound to suffer heavy losses, or they’ll both end up severely wounded, and he’ll simply pick up the pieces afterwards.

Perfect.

Soon, three cultivators burst through the woods, leading with a graceful girl clad in white, brandishing a Spirit Sword.

“Junior Martial Sister Liu, it’s a disciple of the Refining Demon Sect! I recognize her!” one male cultivator fumed. To them, disciples of the Refining Demon Sect were heinous and deserving of death; the Xuanyun Sect cultivators felt an urge to eliminate them with a single sword strike.

Lin Nuo didn’t run; he planned to draw them into a battle with the Refining Demon Sect, escalating the tensions on both sides. First, he would take out the Refining Demon Sect, then incite strife among the righteous, turning them against each other, and finally, he could swoop in and claim the spoils.

Such meticulous manipulation should guarantee their total annihilation. Besides, he had his ally Qin Shili with him; her help made victory even surer.

Let’s see which cultivators come to their own doom now.

Lin Nuo turned to see a familiar figure.

Senior Martial Sister Liu Shuqin!

What are the chances of running into her here?

At this moment, Liu Shuqin also noticed Lin Nuo, her surprise evident. Dressed in the Refining Demon Sect robes, combined with his scarred face, dark skin, and menacing glare, he truly resembled a wicked Demon Disciple.

She looked at the bodies on the ground—those cultivators had dry, purple skin with clear signs of injury from powerful Demon techniques. They certainly suffered at the hands of magic.

But this magic…

There was only one Junior Martial Brother present, no one else.

Could it be him?

No, it can’t be! How could Junior Martial Brother use Demon techniques to kill cultivators? He is a hero, always upholding justice, rooted in virtue.

Moreover, the level of the magic used to kill these cultivators was no joke; Lin Nuo was still young and had spent most of his time at Xuanyun Sect—how could he have time to cultivate Dark Arts?

Liu Shuqin firmly believed there must be a reason for this. An awkward atmosphere settled over their encounter on the battlefield.

Seeing a disciple of the Refining Demon Sect, she should subdue him, but Liu Shuqin hesitated, not drawing her sword—this wasn’t a real disciple of the Refining Demon Sect, but her Junior Martial Brother.

Besides, she couldn’t defeat him, even if her Spiritual Realm stage held an advantage; in combat skills and agility, she was significantly inferior.

At that moment…

Lin Nuo sensed more shady figures in dark robes appearing behind him; he felt the approach of the Demon Qi.

Here they come.

It’s the Refining Demon Sect; this is great! The grievances between the Xuanyun Sect cultivators and the Refining Demon Disciples are about to widen. He could lead Liu Shuqin and her companions into a fight against them.

Which Demon Disciple is coming? Let’s see who the familiar faces are.

Lin Nuo glanced over to see a girl in a dark purple dress and a striking Refining Demon Sect robe—a costume befitting someone of power.

The girl wore heavy makeup, incredibly alluring, and her eyes flickered with intense killing intent.

At that moment, Lin Nuo locked eyes with the girl.

Because in the crowd, one glance is all it takes to make you unforgettable.

Lin Nuo was shocked—wasn’t this his disciple, Ling Meng? What’s she doing here?

Could it be she sensed the fluctuation of spiritual energy and fell for the rumors spread by unscrupulous media, coming to dig up some treasure?

The moment her fierce gaze met Lin Nuo’s, it softened.

Seeing the boy in the sect robe, although his appearance was somewhat unfamiliar, as if disguised, those bright, expressive eyes and robust physique gave him away instantly.

This was none other than her master, Wu Ying Ge!

But why was her master wearing the robes of lower ranked Demon Disciples? This attire didn’t fit his status—he should be clad in the robes of a top-level Demon Master, commanding the respect and admiration of countless disciples.

As for the corpses on the ground…

They were all slain by her master. With his strength, killing them would be a matter of convenience.

And regarding the cultivator in the lead, Ling Meng recognized her as the girl from the Sacred Altar.

Lin Nuo was indeed a target of extreme hate among the Refining Demon Disciples; naturally, his other sect members shared the same sentiment.

Liu Shuqin was actually quite nice; she had healed Ling Meng after their encounter at the Sacred Altar and even checked on her well-being.

However, her master had warned her—those who cultivate dark arts should not show mercy, as even small acts of kindness could lead to their own destruction.

Ling Meng wanted to call out to her master, but found herself holding back.

Her master noticed her but didn’t acknowledge her, deliberately disguising himself with the robes of lower-level Demon Disciples—clearly for some reason.

He might not want his identity as a Demon Master to be revealed, hence this action.

To avoid jeopardizing her master’s plans, she pretended not to know anything.

The scene was tense with all three forces lined up, thick with the scent of gunpowder.

And Lin Nuo, as the mediator in this triangle, was familiar with the key figures leading both sides.

However, luckily, thanks to his clever disguise, neither of them could recognize him.