Chapter 1270: Lin Nuo’s Gamble

Chapter 1270: Lin Nuo’s Gamble

The three young women returned to the place where Lin Nuo had just fought fiercely, only to find him nowhere in sight. No matter how they called out, their voices echoed back, met with silence.

“Master! Where are you? Please respond! I beg you!”

“His presence has vanished; he is no longer here.”

“Where could he possibly be? It can’t be…”

“I also think it’s impossible. He doesn’t seem like someone who would be defeated so easily.”

Qin Shili and the others controlled their emotions. Though they didn’t believe Lin Nuo had met his end, having no news at all would make anyone anxious.

Ling Meng was furious. Who was that demon from earlier? Why did she resemble her?

If any harm had come to her master, she swore to exact revenge, even if it cost her life.

Qin Shili scanned the surroundings a few times, then suddenly caught a faint clue.

After the intense battle, the area was nothing but ruins. All flowers and trees had turned to charred remains, devoid of any life.

But she sensed a faint trace of Demon Soul Power buried within the ashes, seemingly on the brink of vanishing.

With a slight wave of her hand, a chilling aura seeped into the pile of ash, searching for something.

Then, indeed, after her cold energy penetrated the ashes, that trace of Demon Soul Power reacted to it, becoming even stronger, which both Ling Meng and Mu Yiting could also detect.

“There seems to be something hidden inside here.”

“Yes, there is something concealed. But I think we need not just my spirit power; we also need yours, so you two should try injecting your spirit power into the ashes as well.”

Qin Shili spoke. After sharing a bed with Lin Nuo for so long, she felt tuned into his thought process, predicting parts of his plans.

Mu Yiting and Ling Meng began to infuse their spirit power into the remains. Soon, a dark sphere emerged from the ashes. Then gas escaped from the sphere, leaving lines of text in the air:

“Walk ten kilometers south to Tifeng Mountain, bringing this Demon Lord Sphere that will protect you. Take care of yourselves; I will be back soon. Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

It felt like a message left for them, but its concealment suggested he didn’t want it to be discovered by enemies, and it required all three of their spirit powers to activate. Even if the Demon Sphere was found by foes, it would be hard to unravel.

It seemed Lin Nuo had his own intentions.

But where he had gone wasn’t mentioned, and they understood that if he had revealed that, they would surely go searching for him.

Over the past few days, Lin Nuo had condensed this Demon Sphere and explored this area. Tifeng Mountain was suitable for its use, capable of providing them with short-term protection.

So now, they would have to fend for themselves while he needed to accomplish a daunting task.

Although things seemed fine, it was fraught with danger, and if he faltered, it could spell disaster. They might never see him again.

Of course, he couldn’t share such terrifying details with them. He merely needed to keep everything in line with his predicted plans.

“There’s nothing more to discuss. It appears he has his own matters to attend to, and it seems only he can complete this.”

Qin Shili stated淡淡地, keeping her expression neutral, but a heavy rock lifted from her heart. Lin Nuo was fine; he was safe, and had even planned a path for them in advance. It was simply that the urgency of the moment had prevented him from telling them directly.

“So what do we do now?”

Ling Meng felt a bit uneasy. Although she believed Lin Nuo was unharmed, the worry gnawed at her.

“Let’s go to the place he mentioned and wait for him there,” Qin Shili replied.

“I hope we can wait for him. But what if we don’t?” Mu Yiting asked.

“Then we wait until we do. Of course, you can choose not to go; it’s up to you. I will be there, waiting no matter how long it takes, even if the seas dry up and the stones crumble.”

Qin Shili was resolute. Not being a burden was her greatest support for Lin Nuo, and that was all she could do.

“Alright, let’s go then.”

Mu Yiting had initially asked without intent, secretly not planning to seek Lin Nuo, prioritizing her own safety in her current predicament.

“I… I’ll go too.”

Ling Meng relented, unwilling but left with no choice but to wait.

Thus, the three headed towards Tifeng Mountain, guarding the place and yearning for Lin Nuo’s return.

……

……

In the dungeon of the Handa Alliance.

“I heard this human killed many of our companions.”

“Yeah, and now he’s caught, right? What are they fussing about?”

“I heard it was a demon created by the Lord who captured him. Looks like we have a chance against the Sacred Realm.”

“We don’t even know the Lord’s opinion. Hurry up and execute him!”

The demons in the dungeon discussed the boy imprisoned there. With no orders, nobody could take action against him.

The boy was bound by a Demon Array, unable to move, like meat on a chopping board, awaiting death.

The dungeon held many criminals, all vicious and ferocious, yet they were trapped by the Handa Alliance.

【This is better than it seems】

The boy glanced around, starting to understand his surroundings.

He was indeed taking a risky gamble. No venture, no gain—getting caught in the dungeon was a gamble of life.

Back when he fought the Demon Woman, he had allowed himself to be caught, anticipating that soon the leader of the Handa Alliance would come looking for him or he would be taken to the hall for interrogation.

It was hard to break in from the outside; thus, he needed to find a way to break out from within.

The Handa Alliance’s dungeon was heavily guarded. Even with great strength, escape seemed unlikely. Lin Nuo’s hopes appeared dim.

As for the Demon Woman, she had gained such formidable power through the strength of Ling Meng’s other personality, but that personality had not been fully eroded. At the moment of the explosion, their souls had harmonized.

Thanks to Lin Nuo’s presence, she had not yielded. It seemed the Handa Alliance had obtained her, yet she still held a sliver of counterattack power, capable of a takeover.

The communion between Lin Nuo and her had been brief. In discussing this plan, he was wagering that this personality could work with him from within.

If only for that fleeting moment, if she could regain the body of the Demon Woman, then he would have hope; if not, it would mean annihilation.

He was a cautious person. It seemed a long shot, yet he chose to trust her.

Because he felt that if he returned to his previous life, she would be the best choice for a Demon Queen, and her feelings toward him felt genuine.

It was a gamble worth taking. Remaining in the Demon Realm would lead to slow demise. Better to take the plunge.

“Human, lucky for you, the Lord is busy; you won’t be going to the main hall for judgment until tomorrow.”

Just then, a Prison Guard approached, speaking dismissively to Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo breathed a sigh of relief. With an extra day, he could find more flaws—perhaps there would be more opportunities.

Footsteps approached; it was the Demon Woman.