Chapter 1286: Summoning the Sacred Mountain

Chapter 1286: Summoning the Sacred Mountain

The two major factions of the Handa Alliance were bickering incessantly, while Han Zhe, enveloped in the Sacred Light’s will, swept through the chaos like a divine being descending from the heavens. Meanwhile, Aike dashed out from the Sacred Mountain with hundreds of demonized Sacred Beasts in tow.

Seeing Aike’s full retreat, Lin Nuo wasn’t just sitting idle either.

At this moment, they were charging toward the Sacred Mountain.

Of course, the Sacred Mountain was still home to a vast number of Sacred Beasts, making entry no easy task.

However, with the two formidable warriors, Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue, it didn’t appear to pose much of an issue.

“In my experience, if we’re going to perform a ritual, the top of the Sacred Mountain is the best choice.”

“Senior Brother, have you always chosen the mountaintop for your rituals?”

“What kind of rituals are you implying?”

“You know, the kind that involves time travel or other shenanigans.”

“Yes.”

Lin Nuo nodded. To be honest, he had ended up here by simply sitting at home and suddenly finding himself transported. He hadn’t even done any spirit techniques for time travel while here.

I can time travel on my own; who needs you two? I could hop back to when you, Su Kexin, were still a baby and off you go!

No, forget that—I’d just wipe out your entire family, and you wouldn’t even exist.

But then again, even if I killed you, this guy would still just reincarnate somewhere else.

As they reached the base of the mountain, they could already see the contaminated waters tainting the mountain streams.

While Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue scoffed at the polluted water, Lin Nuo took a couple of sips.

“This water isn’t half bad, much better than that trickle from the Holy Spring.”

“Senior Brother, that’s contaminated! Aren’t you worried?!”

Su Kexin was flabbergasted; to her, it practically screamed poison.

“I’m not as noble in blood as you two. Am I a demon who won’t drink demon water? Why would I drink holy water?”

Lin Nuo quipped. If anything, the holy water was what was actually polluted. If those Sacred Beasts could be turned into demons, why would I, a Demon Ruler, have any issue? I’m already a demon; if anything, I could use a bit more purity!

“Hm…”

Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue fell silent; it seemed he had a point.

Demons shouldn’t drink holy water.

But then the question arose: would this lead to reproductive isolation?

“Lin the Knight, I have a question. Since we seem like people from different worlds, can we still live together in the future? What about passing on the family line? Will there be any…”

“Are you implying reproductive isolation?”

“Ah… that’s not what I meant…”

Luo Xiaoxue had only heard Lin Nuo use such academic jargon, but she understood the gist of it.

“What a load of reproductive isolation, we’re all human here.”

“Then why am I not pregnant? When I disguised myself on my visits, some aunts mentioned that someone got pregnant after just one night. Look at us; it’s been more than one night already.”

“Stop comparing! I used my techniques; if you get pregnant, it won’t be mine.”

Lin Nuo rolled his eyes; these girls were way too fixated on the kid topic, more so than his own mother.

“Senior Brother, they’re coming! Aren’t you worried…”

Su Kexin realized they were already surrounded by throngs of demonized Sacred Beasts, and Lin Nuo was still casually sipping polluted mountain water.

“Worried about what? Their big brother is off chasing the enemy. If they wanted to attack, they would have by now.”

Lin Nuo glanced around disdainfully. You have this huge pack of beasts, all looking fierce yet not making a move. Clearly, they were intimidated by Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue’s strength!

Fear by proxy? He could also ride that wave.

“Alright, you two can be my bodyguards; let’s head up the mountain.”

“Ooh, it seems they’re intimidated by Senior Brother’s might! Senior Brother is so powerful! These Sacred Beasts must bow to him!”

Su Kexin cheered on, and Lin Nuo chose not to correct her. No matter what he said, they’d just keep praising him, as if the strength was something he granted them.

The Sacred Mountain was shrouded in mist, occasionally buffeted by gusts of malevolent wind. Lin Nuo had tried to fly with his sword, but the winds made it impossible to ascend further.

He had to trek on foot.

Climbing was something he had experience with. He reminisced about the days when everyone flew back to the Xuanyun Sect, and he was the only one climbing because he didn’t have enough spirit power; if he tried to fly, it would have been a crash landing.

“Let’s get moving. I know you two have trained. Waiting for a bit won’t be a problem, right? You won’t be tugging on my hands, will you?”

Lin Nuo found both his hands being grabbed, and ascending relied entirely on his legs—his hands were rendered useless.

“Senior Brother, I’m worried you’ll pull too fast and drag me down. I remember you used to climb Tianling Mountain regularly, right? Back then, everyone was flying, but you alone had such willpower.”

“I just didn’t have enough spirit energy.”

“Senior Brother, you’re too humble. How could the strongest at Xuanyun Sect not have enough spirit energy?”

“…”

Lin Nuo decided not to argue with her. She was the main character, so of course, she was amazing. If he had her talent, even the sect leader would be bowing down to him.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Nuo said, “Hold on tight. If you fall, you’ll have to fend for yourselves.”

Though he said that, they both ended up falling, leaving Lin Nuo to depend on his own luck.

Without the protection of the Sacred Light, his bravado faded, and he was surrounded by a mob of Sacred Beasts ready to thrash him.

Before Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue could respond, he launched himself like a gust of wind, soaring up the mountain without using his hands, just like a swift breeze, with a swarm of flying dragons in pursuit, though none dared close in.

Before long, they reached the peak of the Sacred Mountain. The sky was overcast, seemingly portending a mighty storm, with thunder rumbling.

“This place is perfect; it feels like a spot for tribulation.”

The balance of demon and sacred energy, mixed with nature’s fury, painted a vivid picture in Lin Nuo’s mind. He could almost visualize the scene where bolts of heavenly thunder would strike down as the three of them disappeared back home.

“Come on, give it another shot, and we’ll be headed home.”

Lin Nuo encouraged them, releasing their hands. They complied, and the Sacred Light shone forth, as if trying to part the clouds and bring sunlight to the earth.

At that moment, it seemed heaven sensed their power; the rumbling intensified as several bolts of heavenly lightning shot down. However, the protective barrier from Luo Xiaoxue held strong, deflecting the lightning effortlessly.

Lin Nuo felt the space around them twisting; they were on the brink of being whisked away from this troublesome place.

Nearby, the Sacred Beasts were frightened and slowly retreated; stepping even a bit closer could mean instant annihilation.

Alright, it should be soon.

Lin Nuo felt a déjà vu, reminiscent of when he was sent off to the Demon Realm—this was definitely a teleportation, but not for them; it was a Sacred Master being summoned.

She emanated Sacred Light, ethereal and ghostly, as if she were a specter.

“What’s this thing?”

Lin Nuo stared blankly. Wait, why’d you bring over a lady instead?

Should I offer you a cappuccino?

The space ceased its twisting, and Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue’s rituals ended as well.

“Wait, is that it? You two should try again.”

Lin Nuo said, to which Su Kexin and Luo Xiaoxue replied helplessly, “We can’t keep using it; we need to wait…”

“Then who is she? Do you know her?”

Lin Nuo pointed at the sudden appearance of the female Sacred Master, asking.