Chapter 1000: Seeking the Soul

Chapter 1000: Seeking the Soul

“Hm…”

Seeing Lin Nuo avoid her, Ling Meng felt a bit dissatisfied; she was just getting cozy with her master and didn’t want it to end.

She said she wanted to control something, but without any chance, how could she even attempt to control him?

When she got close to Lin Nuo, she had the opportunity to catch him, but once they were apart, getting that intimate contact back was nearly impossible.

If he was serious about dodging, nobody could catch him.

At that moment, she didn’t completely believe Lin Nuo; saying they would try again later was simply an excuse to brush her off.

This master of hers had tricked people before, believing him in other matters was one thing, but she couldn’t fully buy it in situations like this.

In the end, despite her dissatisfaction and reluctance, she had to accept.

“So what task do we need to complete? Let’s wrap this up quickly, Master.”

Ling Meng was anxious and couldn’t wait to continue what they had just started.

“It’s about the Crack of the Demon Realm; you saw the fallen Demon Practitioners outside, right?”

“The Demon Practitioners outside? Ah, yes!”

Ling Meng had come in after hearing the commotion in the cave and seeing the fallen subordinates outside, but upon seeing Lin Nuo, she almost forgot about it in her excitement.

“How did they die, Master? What exactly happened?”

“The souls of the demons from the Demon Realm entered the human world through the previous crack and possessed our subordinates, killing them. After that, they came here to collaborate with the demon messengers from the other side…”

Lin Nuo explained the cause, and Ling Meng was astonished. The demons from the Demon Realm had such capabilities!

“Thanks to Master noticing in time; otherwise, if the crack expanded, the demons from the Demon Realm would probably have entered the human world, and the consequences would be unimaginable.”

As a leader herself, Ling Meng naturally understood the dangers involved; if they could do this much, there were certainly stronger demons in the Demon Realm. Their Demon Practitioner group would be in serious trouble.

“Indeed, the consequences are dire. That’s why I checked your body earlier to see if you had been possessed. If even someone of your abilities could be possessed, then they must be far more terrifying than I imagined.”

Lin Nuo nodded seriously.

“But fortunately, you’re fine. It doesn’t mean there aren’t other souls lurking here, hiding among our subordinates. So we need to investigate thoroughly tonight.”

“Investigate? How do we do that? I don’t have your abilities, Master. How can I tell if there’s a soul possessing anyone?”

“I can teach you. If we check each one individually, it would be too exhausting. We two know how to check, so we can set up a formation.”

“A formation? Can you do it alone, Master? Oh, could it be a formation suitable for demonic partners?”

Ling Meng was thrilled to hear this! She had always envied those inseparable demonic pairs and hoped she could team up with her Master to enjoy life, making all the other Demon Practitioners jealous.

“Not exactly a demonic partner… but it does require the balance of yin and yang. In fact, not just this formation, the effectiveness of many formations can be maximized through the harmonious balance of yin and yang. However, both practitioners shouldn’t differ too much in cultivation; I mean in our Demon Power skills. Since all of your powers are taught by me, that won’t be an issue.”

Lin Nuo explained, not wanting multiple girls around him nagging him; he preferred to act alone and enjoy his freedom.

“We’re not partners, but we could be, Master.”

Ling Meng blurted out her thought; her mind was filled with the idea of being with Lin Nuo.

“I prefer to act alone; being partners isn’t possible. Even if we were to marry, it wouldn’t mean the other would constantly follow me.”

“Oh, then let’s just skip the partnership and get married.”

“…”

So you’re still that cold, heartless demon woman who kills without hesitation? And now you’re thinking about romantic matters?

“Until the demonic path establishes a solid footing in the world, let’s not talk about marriage. But I’ve already told you, joining my Lin family is just a matter of time; there’s no need to rush. When that day comes, I will certainly give you a grand wedding.”

Lin Nuo said seriously; after all, he was the Demon Ruler and wouldn’t bother with vague romantic nonsense like those weak male protagonists who never achieve anything.

Let’s just be clear; one day, you, Ling Meng, will become my Lin Nuo’s woman. It’s just a matter of time.

If it weren’t for Ling Meng’s intense desire, he might have already tasted forbidden fruit with her.

But once that door opened, who knows what she might become.

For now, it’s best to have her focus on cultivating her Demon Power; they can talk about this later.

“Alright, alright.”

Ling Meng was ecstatic; this was a declaration of love from her master that she would remember and recite hundreds of times at home.

“I look forward to the day Master marries me.”

“Enough. No more rambling. I’m going to teach you now. Please focus, and don’t waste more time; control yourself. How else will we let the demonic path stand strong in the future?”

Lin Nuo sighed, moving closer to Ling Meng. Teaching power transfer required some contact; verbal instruction wasn’t enough, and physical interaction couldn’t be avoided.

Seeing Lin Nuo approach, Ling Meng thought about hugging him and getting cozy. She wanted to enjoy the sweet affection of master and disciple, but the situation in the Demon Realm was pressing, and she had to hold back.

As a leader, she can indeed do what she sets her mind to.

Lin Nuo instructed Ling Meng and then transmitted his Demon Soul Power through their palms, and soon she grasped it.

Next, they headed to the area where the Demon Practitioners had gathered to set up the formation for their rituals. Naturally, this raised questions among the Demon Practitioner subordinates.

“Young Lord Ling, Master Demon Ruler, what’s happening?”

“It’s nothing; you all should rest as needed, don’t worry about it. Also, spread the word—no unnecessary panic. Anyone who causes fear will be punished severely.”

Lin Nuo said coldly, then he and Ling Meng separated, moving in opposite directions, gradually setting up the Demon Array.

“Master, it’s done!”

“Hm, continue to inject your Demon Soul Power into the array. I’ll complete the ritual.”

“Okay.”

Ling Meng nodded, wholeheartedly focusing on injecting her Demon Soul Power into the array, causing the area where the Demon Practitioners gathered to glow with a faint purple light.

Lin Nuo rose with the wind, soaring above the Demon Array, surveying everything below.

He didn’t see anything unusual.

But that didn’t mean there were no issues.

Swoosh!

Lin Nuo’s eyes gleamed, emitting a wave of magical light that quickly scanned the area beneath the array.

With Ling Meng injecting her Demon Soul Power, the array provided a suitable environment, allowing him to identify any abnormal souls through the emitted light waves.

No abnormalities.

After some time, Lin Nuo finished the ritual; it seemed nothing was as bad as he had feared.

However, at that moment, a crow flew nearby…