Chapter 1303: The Villain and the Protagonist Team Up

Chapter 1303: The Villain and the Protagonist Team Up

“You’re quite a decent person, huh? Remember when TB came to support me?”

So hanging in there until the end means the protagonist is actually the villain’s best teammate?

Not necessarily. Maybe it’s to trigger the protagonist’s explosive conditions by sacrificing a good old friend, or at the highest level, even a lover.

Well, the conditions are set, and it seems like it’s just the two of them. Does that mean he really has to sacrifice himself?

That’s worse than facing five alone; who knows, there might still be a shred of hope.

Of course, there’s an even worse scenario where the two end up together in the underworld.

“You shouldn’t have come back.”

Lin Nuo gently pushed her hand aside, summoning a heavy sword formation around himself.

“Save the emotional stuff for the New Year; time won’t stop for you to finish your melodrama.”

“Yeah, got it!”

Su Kexin understood; in such a critical time, personal feelings should be set aside. If they could triumph, they’d return together and tie the knot.

To put it simply, finish this battle and then go home to get married.

“Senior Brother, if we defeat them, we’re getting married, right?!”

“…No, don’t say things like that now…”

Lin Nuo’s heart raced. Seriously, you’re setting up a flag now? Are you trying to send me to heaven on purpose?

You see it in dramas, how many of them actually make it back alive after making such declarations?

You’re the protagonist; you can live, but if I die, you’ll go back as nothing but air.

“Then Senior Brother, you agree, right?”

“Stop saying random things; I’ll agree to everything. You take care of yourself, I can’t look after you.”

Lin Nuo was far too concerned with his own safety to worry about Su Kexin.

Honestly, with this entire horde of demon beasts, it would wear him out just dealing with them one by one, especially tough ones; that makes it even harder.

If only Su Kexin had the ability to take down a crowd in one swing—that would ease the tension.

Come on, let’s see that explosion!

“I won’t hold Senior Brother back!”

Since being back beside Lin Nuo felt like destiny, partners facing adversity and surviving together, hand in hand, witnessing the dawn together might just be the most romantic thing in the world.

Even if not, walking the path to the underworld with the one she loves most would also be worth dying for.

Compared to Su Kexin’s lovey-dovey thoughts, Lin Nuo’s focus was much simpler:

Just stay alive, and please don’t die on me, Su Kexin.

Lin Nuo’s sword formation went wild again, swords soaring above like an awe-inspiring spectacle. Thick black smoke surged in, startling the beasts, making them hesitant to charge forward.

Lin Nuo was full of flashy moves, especially against beasts—he had all sorts of bizarre techniques up his sleeve and even deemed himself a Beast King.

Su Kexin didn’t fall behind, bursting into action and releasing a brilliant golden light that swiftly dispersed Lin Nuo’s black mist.

Lin Nuo: “……”

Seriously, are you attacking my side first instead of the enemy?

Alright, alright, playing like this, huh? You must be an undercover agent sent by the other side?

“Senior Brother, which one should we kill?”

“Just cut down whoever you don’t like.”

Lin Nuo nonchalantly tossed that response back at her. Can you really do that? Just kill whoever you want? Did you come back with an invincibility cheat or something?

“First capture the king, so that would be…!”

“Start with that turtle; if you can’t take it down, it won’t matter what you say.”

Lin Nuo had figured out their system well; any harm done to them gets shared with the turtle beast, so just take out the turtle and be done with it.

Plus, it’s the easiest to hit—so slow, a real tank with thick skin.

“Yeah, got it!”

Excited, Su Kexin charged at the turtle beast, while the other divine-level demon beasts didn’t stop her; her righteous aura made them quite apprehensive.

Turning their aggression toward Lin Nuo, they charged headfirst, undeterred by his rain of swords.

“This woman has some spark.”

Aike kept an eye on Su Kexin’s moves and refrained from attacking her. After all, her combat capability was still unknown; better to eliminate the outnumbered Lin Nuo first.

He led three beasts to assault Lin Nuo in a swift offensive, their positions well-coordinated, trying to cover every potential escape route for Lin Nuo.

But Lin Nuo was at least a top-tier wind technique practitioner; unless they occupied every space, he could find an opening to dodge.

Dragon Breath, Tiger Pounce, Phoenix Flame—the three beasts attacked fiercely, yet they couldn’t touch Lin Nuo, who was almost impossible to pin down as long as he had some strength left.

Even when Aike charged at him, Lin Nuo fell back, creating distance from the three beasts before facing Aike head-on.

No matter what, he needed a chance for a one-on-one fight. Ganging up on him wasn’t going to work, so he aimed for a true duel, just pure fisticuffs.

Aike noticed Lin Nuo’s intentions and avoided a direct confrontation, clustering the three beasts together, maximizing his advantages for a steady approach.

Moreover, he had cast a spell that transferred part of the damage he received to the beasts. If he stayed far from them, that effect would wane.

As long as they stuck together, Lin Nuo wouldn’t stand a chance.

Next, it was about slowly wearing him down. As long as he’d run out of power, he would eventually collapse under their attacks.

Lin Nuo realized Aike’s cunning; this old fox was more cautious than the villains he had faced before, befitting a man who sat at the top of the Demon Realm.

Lin Nuo shifted his focus to Su Kexin, who was still hacking away at the turtle beast. Its thick hide was too much, even the Phoenix Sword didn’t finish it off.

If you can’t even cut it down, are we done for?

Couldn’t you call forth your big self to take care of it? Maybe Da Su could drop in and deal with it in one hit.

Though Su Kexin’s personality had improved compared to her past life, her strength had notably diminished—perhaps love was her biggest burden.

So it was time to make a sacrifice.

Aike quickened his pace, giving Lin Nuo no chance to rest, launching relentless attacks. Lin Nuo dodged and weaved through each assault, his agility keeping him temporarily safe.

But he couldn’t hold out much longer; his Demon Soul Power was draining too fast, and if Aike kept at it, he’d be worn down.

Dammit, playing these silly tactics.

It’s working.

Lin Nuo began to act weaker, his movements slowing, giving Aike the impression that Lin Nuo was exhausted from overexertion.

【Alright, looks like his speed has significantly decreased. Time to wipe him out.】

Aike sped up his attacks, trying to deliver a finishing blow, but Lin Nuo had already made his way toward Su Kexin, and when their foes attacked, he quickly pulled Su Kexin out of harm’s way.

Boom!

The three beasts’ attack hit the turtle, which roared in response. It seemed the damage was having some effect after all.

Could it be that they were damaging each other?