Chapter 504: Surprise Attack

Chapter 504: Surprise Attack

Lin Nuo finally awaited the arrival of the organization, releasing the Black Spirit Bird back and then hustling to the east entrance of Tianyuan Domain to wait for reinforcements.

Hopefully, their horses were fine; those horse hunters from Zu’an could be quite ferocious, having caught countless steeds.

Lin Nuo soon reached the eastern path of Tianyuan Domain, instinctively surveying the area for any lurking threats.

No hidden individuals, no cattle or horses in sight.

Before long, he spotted a large group from Helong Hall approaching.

There must have been hundreds of them, all strong and vigorous. With so many brawny men and the previous ruckus Tian Lin caused with the magic incident, one would think they were all whipped puppies, ready to take out anyone left within Tianyuan Domain.

“Greetings, Ni Daye!”

Upon seeing Lin Nuo, the crowd from Helong Hall promptly knelt down in respect.

With such momentum, it truly felt like he was in charge.

“Rise.”

Lin Nuo calmly instructed as he walked over to pat a young man in the front on the shoulder, continuing,

“Xiao Yu, you’re pretty quick. I just got the message not long ago, and you all are already here. Good work.”

“Ni Daye, being alone in Tianyuan Domain during such perilous times, we couldn’t afford to dawdle. After receiving the Young Master’s command, we rushed here at once. Ni Daye, what’s the situation here?”

“There are large numbers of them: from the Refining Demon Sect, Xuanyun Sect, Yulin Sect, and many wandering cultivators—all more than we can count.”

“Such formidable forces! The Young Master sending Ni Daye here to occupy Tianyuan Domain truly puts you in a tough spot.”

“Serving Helong Hall is our duty.”

They established a faithful and loyal image of Helong Hall in front of everyone, increasing their prestige, potentially gathering a pack of foot soldiers.

Once this batch of loyal knuckleheads spread the word back to the leader of Helong Hall, they would further reinforce their image of loyalty.

“Their forces are already crumbling; just waiting for you all to deliver the final blow.”

“Ni Daye alone managed to disband their forces, truly a role model for us all. With Ni Daye being so exceptional, we can’t fall short; we must dedicate ourselves to you.”

The crowd grew animated, fists clenched, pledging to charge headfirst into danger.

Good, just rely on you all to wrap this up.

“What about the Young Master now?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Reporting to Ni Daye, the Young Master is currently leading a team to attack the Refining Demon Sect.”

“Attacking the Refining Demon Sect?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo was shocked—had they really grown strong enough to strike at the Refining Demon Sect?

But Helong Hall now possessed the magical devices and weapons he had developed, and it seems they gained some boldness, feeling puffed up to challenge the Refining Demon Sect.

They must’ve set their sights on a significant territory; as the saying goes, sometimes soldiers strike unexpectedly. Mu Yiting might have taken the initiative for a surprise attack to seize territory from the Refining Demon Sect.

It’s not like they would come to Tianyuan Domain to launch an attack—would this small place really warrant such a large operation?

“Where are they attacking?” Lin Nuo pressed on.

“Right in Tianyuan Domain.”

“Oh, in Tianyuan Domain? Huh? What?”

Lin Nuo was startled, as if he had heard a name of great importance.

“They’re attacking Tianyuan Domain? Attacking where?”

“Specifically, the granary and crystal refining area in the northwest of the Refining Demon Sect. Scouts have already conducted reconnaissance. The Young Master alleges that the Refining Demon Sect has attacked Helong Hall and threatened Ni Daye; feeling wronged, she is determined to avenge you, intending to pay them back in kind, thinking it might be successful soon,” his subordinate reported.

“This…”

Lin Nuo was taken aback—why did that area and place seem so familiar?

He recalled jokingly trying to fool Ling Meng before, saying that Mu Yiting was taking people to attack.

Could it be so precise?? He had just mentioned it casually, wanting her to retreat and leave.

What a waste of good luck!

A fortune-teller, my goodness.

With Mu Yiting launching an attack, if she ran into Ling Meng, would she end up meeting her end on the spot? How could she possibly stand a chance against Ling Meng!

The genius daughter of the Demon Path, Mu Yiting couldn’t possibly take her down even if she smashed thousands of ice-water pots!

Could it be that he had unwittingly become an undercover agent sent by the Refining Demon Sect?

At this moment, Lin Nuo fell into deep thought…

“Ni Daye, what’s wrong?”

“You all, now, immediately, rush to the northwest of Tianyuan Domain to support the Young Master.”

“But Ni Daye, the Young Master said she is confident and can handle it herself; no support is needed.”

“Stop babbling, hurry and go, get the horses, and catch up!”

With that, Lin Nuo turned around, a whirlwind erupted beneath his feet, and using the Wind Spirit Technique, he sped directly towards the northwest.

He was moving faster than they could on horseback.

…

Ling Meng adhered to her master’s instructions and returned to the granary and crystal refining point in the northwest to arrange for the disciples to withdraw.

“Young Master Ling, why the sudden urgency?”

“I have received word that someone is planning to attack us. We must evacuate before their arrival.”

“Which force dares to attack us?”

“Helong Hall; this information was discovered by my master. He said their forces are not to be reckoned with, and we must exercise caution and avoid rash warfare,” Ling Meng said sternly.

“Young Master Ling, pardon my bluntness, but this is an optimal time for crystal refining; everything has been prepared. Suddenly withdrawing could mean losing all our previous efforts. Your master, despite being a powerful figure in the Demon Path, has always kept to the shadows and never joined our sect. Yet now, he sends such critical news without offering support—please reconsider carefully, Young Master.”

“Are you doubting my master?”

Ling Meng’s anger surged, and a powerful Demon Qi emanated from her, forcing her subordinates back several steps.

“Immediately halt all crystal refining activities; we must withdraw now!”

With her fierce declaration, Ling Meng firmly adhered to her master’s words. If she said they must retreat, retreat they would.

The disciples had no choice but to stop the refining processes and begin packing up to leave.

The first group of disciples took the laborers away, transporting a batch of grain and crystals.

The first haul was quite successful, but the second batch encountered trouble.

Helong Hall had arrived.

“Kill them all!”

Filled with rage, Mu Yiting commanded the instant she saw Refining Demon disciples; they were emboldened to confront the Refining Demon Sect partly due to the magical weapons and armor crafted by Lin Nuo, which allowed them to take on Demon Disciples.

These were the elite troops she had trained, all set to battle the Refining Demon Sect.

The Refining Demon Sect was truly despicable, having raided the people of Helong Hall in Tianyuan Domain and attempted to harm Ni Daye; they had crossed the line now. Today, they were launching a surprise attack to wipe out the arrogant Refining Demon Sect!

This sudden surprise attack caught the Demon Disciples off guard, and they suffered a chaotic storm of assaults from the well-trained Helong Hall warriors.

“Kill them all and seize the grain and crystals!”

Murdering and pillaging, the young lord of the underworld turned terrifyingly ruthless.

The grim aftermath of the ambush reached Ling Meng’s ears.

“Indeed, my master was not mistaken!”

Ling Meng, enraged, realized that they dared to come over, bold as a lion.

“Everyone, heed my command and let’s wipe them all out! Not one shall remain!”

With that, Ling Meng rushed over with her followers and spotted Mu Yiting.

Furious, she exclaimed:

“Mu Yiting, how dare you! Attempting to sneak attack us? If it weren’t for my master’s brilliance, you would’ve succeeded long ago! How ungrateful! I showed you mercy before, and now you bite back?!”

“Heh, you came at just the right time. You’re plotting against my fiancé, and today, I shall seek justice for him!”

Mu Yiting unsheathed her longsword, glaring at Ling Meng as she yelled furiously.