Chapter 1003: Sacred Realm and Demon Realm

Chapter 1003: Sacred Realm and Demon Realm

“Resources? What resources?”

This felt like an imperial invasion, eyeing the resources of a weak nation.

To scour for resources that can be found anywhere in the human world and sell them at a high price, truly black-hearted suppliers.

“There are plenty of resources, whether minerals or water, that the Demon Realm yearns for.”

“Water? Did you run out of it over there?”

“This water is not what you usually encounter. As for what it is, once your heart returns to the Demon Realm, you’ll naturally know.”

The Opponent was being cryptic, leaving sentences unfinished. Lin Nuo didn’t expect a complete explanation; knowing a little more was better than nothing. At least he knew now that he had some relation to the Demon Realm’s Demon Power, and the existence of the Demon Star was tied to them too.

He felt like he was discovering a new continent, with many things he hadn’t encountered in his previous life.

An experience reborn in luxury, complete with extra side quests.

This wasn’t scientific; shouldn’t these gifts come after clearing stages?

So here comes the question: since this fellow was investigating human children who absorbed Demon Energy back then, and since his previous life had even greater fame, why hadn’t anyone come forward to discuss this with him?

He speculated that there might have been such a person in his last life, but perhaps they died mid-journey, and the remaining demons from the Demon Realm in the human world also perished, severing the links between the Demon Realm and the human realm.

How did they die?

Either they ran into the Sword Saint, or encountered Sister Su; both are likely, and encountering either one would make things quite difficult.

Alright, considering from the moment he became a “great hero” in this life, things have escalated to the absurd; he could accept anything now.

“Honestly, if you’re hiding something from me, how could I trust the Demon Realm?” Lin Nuo shook his head.

“You, the young demon, should understand. Expecting a stranger demon to open their heart to you is a pipe dream. What I’ve told you already represents sincerity. Moreover, we ultimately stand on the same front. There exists an organization that loathes us demons.”

“In this day and age, there’s scarcely any organization that doesn’t hate demons.”

Lin Nuo continued shaking his head, voicing his complaints.

“We demons are just the villainous setup, while the righteous factions are all scheming against each other. Don’t naively think that villains can unite.”

“You, in the human world, have narrow vision. Your lack of clarity is understandable. There exists a place opposing the Demon Realm, known as the Sacred Realm. The people there keep us demons in check.”

The Opponent tossed out a new term, Sacred Realm. Upon hearing it, Lin Nuo’s mental map expanded once again.

What is that supposed to be? Just tell me if there’s a world map you can show me, so I can see how much I, Lin Nuo, still don’t know.

What a surprise! According to you, as this great villain, I’m just playfully wrestling with Su Kexin, like a minor skirmish?

“What’s that place like? Is it filled with those Immortals too?”

“Somewhat similar, but not entirely. Their cultivation methods are quite effective against our Demon Power, and they have invaded the Demon Realm multiple times. However, even so, they find it difficult to adapt to the environment of the Demon Realm, frequently retreating out of necessity. But if the demons from the Demon Realm encounter the people from the Sacred Realm in the human world, it’s likely we demons won’t have any advantage. Like the Demon Realm, the Sacred Realm is also isolated from the human world, but cracks have appeared between the two realms now.”

The Opponent said, and Lin Nuo listened seriously, his brow furrowed.

This was already troubling news—adding a whole group of people who could suppress demons, and they were in an unknown territory.

The difficulty of this spirit cultivation world had just intensified. Who could say for sure whether Su Kexin was truly the main character, or if anyone in the Sacred Realm had her capabilities?

Just imagine, if hundreds of Su Kexins charged in, surrendering would be the only option; what’s the point in fighting?

“So after saying all that, are you hoping to win over me, a demon with some relation to the Demon Realm, to help you swiftly reach the human world? To quickly find means to counter the Sacred Realm?”

Lin Nuo made a guess, and the Opponent nodded.

“You’re truly a wise demon. We must unite; otherwise, we’ll just sit and wait for our doom.”

【So this time no more pie in the sky talk, just trying to create panic and make me into a puppet?】

Lin Nuo had hundreds of suspicions; it wouldn’t be easy for him to accept the words of this illusion.

You claim it, so where’s the authority to back it up?

“Ah…”

Suddenly, the illusion let out a weak wail, clutching its chest as if it had been hit.

“What’s wrong with you?” Lin Nuo asked.

“My true body is in danger, we can only speak up to this point.”

As soon as those words fell, the illusion dissipated into smoke, vanishing entirely, leaving only a raven behind on the ground.

“Did you really use magic without anyone keeping watch? Hope your true body hasn’t perished?”

Lin Nuo complained; what did it mean to say this halfway?

This was an information overload; he needed to digest this well tonight.

Demon Realm and Sacred Realm—these two places might soon stir up a great storm.

With demons remaining in the human world, naturally, there were people from the Sacred Realm left as well.

Could it be Sister Su?

Did you, when you were little, absorb the Sacred Energy and transform into a Holy Knight? The one who fights demons?

So many puzzles still awaited him to solve.

Lin Nuo hurried back, deciding to quickly wander the mountain forest, checking for any unusual figures or ravens; nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

It appeared there was only a single raven, and it had crashed—its true body seemed to have issues.

I hope that person is okay. But if there’s trouble, it’s none of my concern.

Heading back.

When Lin Nuo returned to the back mountain, he met up with Liu Shuqin. It had taken a bit longer than expected; he hoped she was still there.

No surprise, Liu Shuqin remained in the same place, amidst the blooming garden. The delicate and fair-skinned beauty gazed up at the sky. Even with the dense fog covering everything, she didn’t leave her line of sight.

Soon, clarity returned, a gust of wind blew away the thick fog that had obscured her view.

A gentle smile crept onto her lips, pleased that her Junior Martial Brother had kept his promise and returned.

“If you wish to admire the moon, you may clear the fog yourself.”

Lin Nuo moved swiftly like the wind, arriving right in the gardens.

“Without you here, the moonlight is merely hazy. But with you present, it shines bright. I don’t just wish to admire the moon; I want to appreciate it alongside my Junior Martial Brother.”

“Okay, I understand, then you may continue.”

It had been quite a while, and Lin Nuo was still not quite used to such moonlit conversations, but perhaps this was a privilege he had once sought after, afforded by the charming Liu Shuqin.

“Junior Martial Brother, how did things go over there?”

“Some complications arose; the Demon Realm made a move, but I handled it, just took a bit longer, my apologies.”

“No worries, as long as you resolved it, I’m willing to wait. May I ask what happened?”

“About like this…”

Lin Nuo recounted the incident with the cave and the raven illusion to Liu Shuqin. The mention of the Sacred Realm left her looking puzzled.

However, Lin Nuo did not bring up Ling Meng, but that did not escape Liu Shuqin’s notice.

They could easily sense that Lin Nuo had interacted closely with other women.