Chapter 671: Mastering the Art of Control

Chapter 671: Mastering the Art of Control

The boy returned, like a divine general descending from the heavens, riding the majestic Phoenix, commanding the storms and shaking the four corners of the world.

As the Phoenix landed, its flames dimmed slightly, and the boy approached the crowd, vibrant and spirited.

Whoosh~

The colossal Phoenix landed on its two proud feet, standing tall with gleaming eyes that resembled Lin Nuo’s in their intensity.

Beside it, the Phoenix Shadow leaned against the Phoenix, exuding a sense of utter dependence.

The appearance of these divine creatures left everyone in astonishment; common folk like them were thrilled at the sight of even ordinary spirit beasts, and now they were graced with a true divine beast, their horizons were massively expanded.

“Senior Martial Brother, Senior Martial Brother, you’re incredible! Not only did you defeat that Demon Eagle, but you also effortlessly commanded the Phoenix! The battle in the sky was so spectacular, it’s bound to go down in the history books!”

Su Kexin bounced up, gazing up at the boy on the Phoenix’s back.

To be honest, Lin Nuo thought that spot should belong to Su Kexin; commanding the Phoenix was something she would do.

It wasn’t him who controlled it; they simply gathered around him—it had nothing to do with him.

As for that Phoenix, it was even more perplexing. It hardly ever showed up; perhaps now that the Phoenix Shadow was here, it decided to make an appearance.

Of course, this speculation might not be accurate, especially since the Phoenix had been indifferent towards the Phoenix Shadow.

Thinking about their setup, they should be like a couple, yet where’s the interaction? With such coldness, who did they learn it from?

Could it be that someone’s been unfaithful, picking up someone else outside?

Pfft, as if! You’re always stuck under Lin’s bed; where else could you possibly go? The only company there is dust and you!

“Senior Martial Brother, Senior Martial Brother, I want to go up! Let me up there to see!”

Su Kexin seemed like a curious little girl, eager to stand on the Phoenix like she was at an amusement park.

Lin Nuo shook his head.

With your skills, can’t you just command them to let you sit? Why come to me?

Honestly, can’t you figure out who’s the main character here? What’s the point of seeking out a villain?

The Phoenix’s eyes shifted left. Lin Nuo stood on its left shoulder; its eyes seemed to understand, and then they rolled to the right, right where the Phoenix Shadow leaned. The Phoenix shot it a knowing look.

The Phoenix Shadow instantly understood, bent down, and spread its wings, giving Su Kexin the chance to hop on.

Su Kexin took the cue without hesitation, immediately standing on the Phoenix Shadow’s wings.

The Phoenix Shadow swiftly moved its wings, transferring Su Kexin onto its shoulder.

Done! Su Kexin successfully got on board.

This sequential process probably meant the Phoenix understood Lin Nuo’s intent, giving the Phoenix Shadow a glance and then the Phoenix Shadow brought Su Kexin up.

Layer upon layer, command running in an orderly fashion, with Lin Nuo at the top.

“This is the first time I’ve been up here! Previously, I could only summon a Phoenix Shadow, but now they seem so real—they’re true spirit beasts! All thanks to you, Senior Martial Brother!”

Su Kexin squinted her eyes and smiled, repeatedly praising Lin Nuo. To be honest, even he was baffled; they had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“These two have nothing to do with me; they just showed up on their own. Some Sword Souls can take form, and it’s no surprise these two swords can do the same.”

“Senior Martial Brother, you’re too modest! You’ve known about them all along, and with the Phoenix Twin Swords, we share the cultivation! I’m still too weak; their appearance is all because of you. I’m just riding on your coattails!”

Lin Nuo: “…”

You might not believe it, but those things are under the bed, and I haven’t practiced with them much. If anything, I’m riding on your coattails.

Forget it, it’s probably better you don’t know. If you find out, you’ll just ditch me to go solo; how can I keep you in check?

You keep your thoughts to yourself.

“Senior Martial Brother, they’re too big! We can’t just walk around with them; it’ll attract too much attention. They might even be mistaken for evil beasts! You should put them away.”

“I won’t.”

“Ha, Senior Martial Brother, stop joking! How could you possibly not? You can command them; putting them away should be a piece of cake for you!”

“I won’t.”

“I don’t believe it! I’ve seen others calling their Sword Souls back with a simple ‘come back.’ Why don’t you try? If nothing happens, maybe I’ll believe it.”

“You really think I can do everything?”

Lin Nuo sighed. Once upon a time, he could summon the Sword Souls like this, but back then, it was the Demon Sword Soul that could be summoned freely, thus put away just as easily.

But now, this Phoenix doesn’t operate on his whims anymore; putting it back is impossible.

It’s finally out and enjoying itself; does it look like it wants to return and gather dust under the bed again?

No way it’s gonna go back!

He raised his sword and said, “Come back.”

In an instant, the Phoenix transformed into a shining spirit light, shrinking into a Soul, and flew back into his sword.

However, because the Phoenix vanished, he lost his support and fell down.

Luckily, he had lightness skills and floated down gracefully.

“Ha ha! Senior Martial Brother, I knew you were joking! Hehe, you were trying to test me, right? I’ve done my homework and knew about this! You’re really amazing; you made it look so easy! I still have a long way to go!”

Lin Nuo: “…”

What just happened? Why did it just fly back when I called?

Are you kidding me? You wouldn’t come out before, and now you obediently go back?

What a silly thing!

“I want to try too!”

Su Kexin raised the Phoenix Sword, adjusting her stance, and declared:

“Come back!”

In the blink of an eye, the Phoenix Shadow transformed into fiery red spirit light and returned to the Phoenix Sword, causing Su Kexin to lose her support and drop.

Although she was light, she didn’t fall as gracefully as Lin Nuo; she dropped quickly but didn’t hit the ground, as Lin Nuo caught her.

Lin Nuo effortlessly caught her, but who knew what kind of enlightenment she might gain from this tumble.

“Ehe, Senior Martial Brother, you’re so nice! You caught me!”

“You can get down now.”

Lin Nuo immediately set her down, glancing at the Phoenix Sword in her hand.

He thought he could summon the Phoenix thanks to Su Kexin—not because of his own skills.

“Senior Martial Brother, I did it too, but it’s all thanks to you! If I had to practice on my own, I could never do it.”

Su Kexin kept attributing all the credit to Lin Nuo, which he was well aware was not entirely true.

Su Lingjiang observed the young couple with satisfaction; his daughter had found a good partner, able to wield the Phoenix Sword and command Sword Souls with ease—truly a cause for celebration.

With an outstanding young man like Lin Nuo protecting her, he had no worries.

“Let’s not talk about that; your family is still up front.”

“Uh huh! Then Senior Martial Brother, let’s go meet them!”

Su Kexin smiled and turned her gaze towards Su Lingjiang.

“Dad, we’re going to reunite with Mom!”

“Reunion, huh?”

Su Lingjiang hesitated, feeling a wave of self-consciousness wash over him.

He felt unworthy to approach them, but recalling Lin Nuo’s wise words, not going would be too embarrassing.

He sighed deeply:

“Well then, let’s go.”