Chapter 1313: The Final Trial

Chapter 1313: The Final Trial

“Is it because of that? But it could also kill Senior Brother. I don’t want something like that to happen again…”

Su Kexin recalled the moment when she had killed Lin Nuo with a single sword strike, unable to shake off the guilt.

“The water can lift a boat, but it can also capsize it; power isn’t absolute. It depends on how you wield it. Being able to stand beside him is also quite a marvel. You don’t always need to think about eliminating it. I believe you have the capability to control it.”

“Can I really control it…”

Su Kexin lacked confidence. Control what? What if she failed? Wouldn’t all her efforts go to waste?

Now that the affairs of the two realms have calmed down, her abilities seem to be of no use.

“I still want to hear Senior Brother’s opinion. Senior Brother, should I eliminate my abilities?”

The ball was kicked toward Lin Nuo again. For Lin Nuo, keeping this ability was probably for the best. Besides, he had mentioned letting her stay at home, lazing around, and not running off — wasn’t that to suppress her powers? But she loved to run around.

Now, are you even asking me whether to stay? I said I didn’t want to, and you didn’t listen!

If even this Valkyrie couldn’t eliminate it, then it must be fate, something she couldn’t escape.

Lin Nuo merely said lightly:

“What you’re saying is meaningless. Even if you want to eliminate it, you can’t. Go with the flow, follow the heavenly path; just be as it is. Why think so much about it?”

“Mm-mm. Senior Brother is absolutely right. Yes, why think so much!”

Lin Nuo’s words were convincing enough, and Su Kexin accepted them readily.

For Ling Qi, seeing her descendant trust and be loyal to a demon like this was a reflection of how times had changed.

Looking back, the Saints and demons could not coexist; even the slightest connection would lead to punishment from both sides, let alone a close relationship like that of lovers.

However, she felt Lin Nuo indeed had talent. It seemed he blurted things out without thinking, but it hid great wisdom.

This human wasn’t an ordinary demon. Though they had never clashed, she felt he could surpass any demon she’d ever met.

Ling Qi looked at Lin Nuo and asked:

“Young man. Is your soul from the Demon Realm, then transferred to the human world?”

“The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed.”

Lin Nuo teased, what does coming from the Demon Realm matter? I’m from the 21st century! Characters and plots like yours are already old news in novels.

“Alright then, I won’t pry further. Now that the chaos in the Handa Alliance is quelled, if you stay, you could greatly facilitate harmony between the Demon Realm and Sacred Realm. I believe neither realm will oppose you.”

“I have no interest in that. I just want to return to the human world.”

Lin Nuo flatly rejected the idea. You want me to stay here as a king and build a harmonious kingdom? I’m not cut out for that.

This is clearly a clichéd ending, where the villain and protagonist farm together to build a nation. This ending deserves a score of one; I get a hundred points for my looks and negative ninety-nine for this terrible setting.

Besides, the delicacies here can’t compare to those in the human world. What pleasure is there?

“However, we have no way back. Of course, we will look for a way,” Lin Nuo continued.

“The borderland of the three realms is supposed to lead to all three realms. But now it has disappeared. Logically, you can only return to the human world through the cracks between the realms caused by the chaotic actions of the Handa Alliance. But there’s a high risk of getting lost in chaotic time and space.”

“Truly wise, Your Excellency. Even in the palace, you can know what’s happening in the world.”

Lin Nuo couldn’t help but marvel. Do you have newspapers or the internet? Mobile phones? Receiving information directly?

With such powers, this past century wasn’t wasted.

“Does that mean we have no chance of returning?”

Lin Nuo shrugged, seemingly waiting for a ruthless verdict.

“There is, but it comes with risks,” Ling Qi said.

“Comparing the risks of returning through the cracks of the realms, which is higher?” Lin Nuo asked.

“It’s uncertain. If you all come from the Sacred Realm, or are all demons, the success rate will be quite high. But your powers are incompatible. However, there is hope; after all, you have become lovers, so there must be some tacit understanding. Do you see the formation behind me? I can use the little spiritual energy I have left to help you try. But if you fail, you will die, young demon.”

“I will die? What about her?” Lin Nuo asked.

“She won’t. She will remain here, because her power restrains yours. When it comes to self-preservation, she will kill you to survive, and then she will live on.”

“I see.”

Lin Nuo understood broadly; if he couldn’t return, Su Kexin would kill him for self-preservation, and then this Spirit Technique would fail.

Wow, in this situation, I’d be the one to sacrifice.

“Do you want me to kill Senior Brother? No, absolutely not! I can’t let that happen again!”

Su Kexin immediately became agitated. The memory of that knife at the cliff edge was still fresh. Though she didn’t personally wield it, she didn’t want to become that kind of person.

“Then please, Your Excellency, begin.”

Lin Nuo didn’t refuse; he had come to terms with it. He had to overcome this hurdle with Su Kexin.

There might still be other pathways, but who knows when that will be? Times change; if it takes ten or eight years, who knows what the human world will become?

Let’s just get to the point and resolve this.

“Senior Brother, I can’t do this; I can’t kill you!”

“To be honest, we are indeed enemies. That we’ve developed to this point is quite a miracle. This counts as the final trial; otherwise, we can’t live together hereafter. Besides, do you not have even this little confidence in us?”

Lin Nuo’s hand rested gently on Su Kexin’s head, revealing a slightly doting smile.

He had taken that step in his heart. If the heavens won’t bless it, then so be it.

“Senior Brother… I…”

Su Kexin choked up, unable to speak, tears streaming down her face.

“Let’s go. If we hurry back, maybe I can still have a hot meal cooked by my mother.”

Lin Nuo took Su Kexin’s hand and walked forward, stopping at the ancient array.

This is the way back home, but it may also be a place of execution. Who cares?

“Is there anything more we need to do?” Lin Nuo asked.

“No need, just stand there.”

“Okay.”

Lin Nuo tightened his grip on Su Kexin’s hand, waiting for this verdict.

Su Kexin didn’t know what awaited them, but she had to believe in her bond with Lin Nuo; there was no other choice.

If fate leads this way, there’s no need to force it.

Soon, the ancient formation was reactivated, and a divine light flashed out. Before them was only a sea of white.

……

……

At the peak of the cold ridge, surrounded by immortal clouds.

Before the cliff, Su Kexin saw Lin Nuo clutching his wounded shoulder, blood dripping down.

Then, she swung the sword in her hand towards Lin Nuo.

“No! Don’t!!!”

She screamed from the depths of her heart, yet the sword continued to swiftly descend toward Lin Nuo.