Chapter 663: Don’t Move, I’m Coming to Cut You Down

Chapter 663: Don’t Move, I’m Coming to Cut You Down

Lin Nuo and the Black-Clothed Man fought for a while, neither gaining the upper hand nor taking each other’s lives.

The Dao Fu granting the power of the Great威天龙 was attached to Lin Nuo’s right arm, giving him incredible strength.

However, as expected, the Dao Fu had its limits; its power was fleeting. At first, he was able to hammer a few blows against the Black-Clothed Man using the golden light, but the momentum couldn’t be sustained and began to dwindle.

The Black-Clothed Man felt a slight pain from Lin Nuo’s attacks but sustained no significant injuries.

His expression remained unchanged, the blood-red of his eyes as terrifying as ever, chilling one’s bones.

He retreated, putting some distance between him and Lin Nuo.

If the enemy stood still, he would too; after all, Lin Nuo had no intention or ability to kill him. If the opponent charged, he would retaliate.

He needed to buy time and couldn’t let him get any closer.

The Black-Clothed Man didn’t attack again, standing still, which confused Lin Nuo.

What are you planning? If you don’t move, don’t expect me to charge in and fight you.

“Kill him! Eliminate anyone who stands in your way, go ahead, kill him!”

That voice echoed in the Black-Clothed Man’s mind, but he remained steadfast.

“What are you waiting for? You’ll get killed by him and become a pitiful corpse. Mercy is just breeding disaster.”

“He is my family.”

“Family? Do you even know what you’re saying? He will kill you and then trample your corpse while laughing at you as a coward. There are no family ties on the battlefield; mercy will only bring you harm.”

“Shut up!”

The Black-Clothed Man roared in anger, gritting his teeth as he held his head, looking utterly tormented.

“Has he gone mad again?”

Lin Nuo thought, observing that he resembled a junkie having withdrawal symptoms—losing their fix and going into a frenzy.

Perhaps it was madness, or perhaps he was being interfered with.

It could be hallucination, or it might truly be inner demons.

Lin Nuo chose not to act and simply watched; who knew what this fellow would pull next.

If he decided to transform into a beast, it would be laughable. Just one Dao Fu and the Punishment of the Sinful Beast could take him away.

“Ling Jiang, Ling Jiang…!”

Su Niang watched the Black-Clothed Man’s pained expression, her heart aching, and cried out in anguish.

“Son-in-law, son-in-law, help, save him! Please! You must save him!”

Powerless, Su Niang placed all her hopes on Lin Nuo, the only man left in the family, her last reliance.

“Mother, we should leave quickly; we can’t drag down Senior Martial Brother.”

Su Kexin hurriedly pulled Su Niang away, Luo Xiaoxue followed suit. There was no choice; the battlefield was Lin Nuo’s. He was the only one who could turn the tide.

Please, Senior Martial Brother, you must save Dad.

With the little remaining people, Su Kexin gradually withdrew from the scene. Surprisingly, the Black-Clothed Man did not charge at them like before.

He remained, clutching his head, wracked in pain.

“Go kill them, don’t let them escape; you’ll regret it!”

“Shut up! There’s no way I’m going to kill them! Be quiet!”

The Black-Clothed Man became increasingly frantic, the veins on his limbs popping out.

Lin Nuo observed, “You’re in pain; let it hurt. If you won’t chase after them, then I, Lin, won’t have a headache.

Your pain is better than mine.

By the time Su Kexin and the others manage to run for over an hour, I’ll give you a painkiller to ease some of that suffering.

But after an hour, you might end up hallucinating and seeing King Yama, then I can just dig a hole and bury you.”

However, not long after, a powerful wave of Demon Qi emanated from the Black-Clothed Man, enveloping the area and spreading rapidly, even encroaching towards Su Kexin and the others.

“Crap, what’s this?”

Lin Nuo thought nervously. Is this Black-Clothed Man planning to explode?

Like father, like daughter? Could it be that you’re also an explosion expert?

Lin Nuo decided to be cautious. If he really exploded, it would be risky for him.

Could I pull off a Great威天龙 golden light to disperse the Demon Qi?

Let’s try.

He waved his right hand, intending for the symbol to unleash golden light under his command. Initially, it seemed to surge through and break through the Demon Qi, but rapidly, the golden light was engulfed.

Not going to work.

Within the Demon Qi, Lin Nuo felt like a righteous person facing off against a major boss, even though he was the boss himself.

The surging Demon Qi intensified, angry dark purple ghost flames shot skyward, scorched even pigeons foolish enough to fly by.

Four massive demonic hands extended from his back, rushing toward Lin Nuo.

Truly possessed by demons, scarier than that crowd from the Refining Demon Sect.

Just as Lin Nuo prepared to dodge, the four massive demonic hands suddenly halted.

“What’s going on?”

Lin Nuo wondered. This guy is acting erratically; if he’s going to hit, at least do it with some conviction.

The agitated Black-Clothed Man regained some calm, the Demon Qi ceased to surge, and everything fell into a brief stillness.

The black cloth covering his face fell away, revealing a middle-aged man with a rugged, bearded face.

His sharp eyes suddenly softened, and a smile appeared on his face.

“Young man, please kill me.”

He said softly with a smile.

“What? I’ve never heard such absurd a request.”

“I, due to my secluded training, touched the demonic path and developed inner demons. I thought I could suppress it, but I couldn’t succeed. Now, I have a fleeting moment of clarity and I won’t fight back. Hurry up and do it, or I might become a disaster for the world.”

The Black-Clothed Man opened his arms, still smiling, seeming to regard everything lightly.

What is this? Forcing someone to kill you while trying to control your inner demons? This is a heroic sacrifice to save the world, right?

You’ve picked the wrong target; I’m a villain too! What merit do I have to grant you the dignity of a righteous person?

“Why don’t you just kill yourself?”

“Can’t do that. In my current state, this is my utmost effort. Hurry, I worry I won’t hold on and my inner demons will reclaim control. Then it’ll all be over.”

“You’re Su Kexin’s father?”

“Yes.”

“Alright, don’t move. I’m coming to finish you off.”

Great, I can’t kill the protagonist, but killing the protagonist’s dad will suffice. Sounds like something a big villain would do.

No more politeness; Lin Nuo raised the Phoenix Sword, placing the Dao Fu imbued with the power of the Great威天龙 onto the sword, eyes unblinking as he charged forward to strike.

“Please take care of them for me.”

The Black-Clothed Man closed his eyes, memories of happy times with his wife, daughter, and parents flooded his mind—precious memories of life.

Alright, the sins I’ve committed; it’s time to say goodbye to the world.

“Have you lost your mind?! Not resisting while someone’s about to cut you down?! All that you’ve practiced would be for nothing!”

“I’d rather die than let you use me.”

The Black-Clothed Man disdainfully regarded life and death, keeping his eyes shut, just waiting for it all to pass.

Lin Nuo’s Phoenix Sword was surrounded by golden and white light, overwhelmingly powerful, the sharp blade fell upon the Black-Clothed Man.

“Goodbye.”

Lin Nuo said coldly, as the sharp sword sliced through the Black-Clothed Man’s body, blood spattering everywhere.

“No, absolutely not! I can’t die alongside him!”

The Black-Clothed Man’s inner demons began to riot. If this cut landed, it would die along with the host.

“Attach to this kid; yes, attach to him!”