Chapter 747: The Intruder

Chapter 747: The Intruder

Ling Meng was in Demon Abyss Valley, a place as dark as the depths of despair, where life was a constant torment.

Meanwhile, her father, Ling Yuan, had been dispatched to other perilous locales to confront the righteous, a dangerous task indeed, all under the guise of a grand assignment bestowed by the Chen family.

Within the Refining Demon Sect, the environment was rife with betrayal and intrigue. The upper echelons merely desired absolute loyalty from all demon disciples—subservience without a thought of expanding their power. Should any disciple entertain such thoughts, they would swiftly be silenced before they could even take root.

Such was the case for the Ling family. While not particularly powerful, their influence had skyrocketed recently, posing a real threat to the upper ranks.

Now that they found themselves in a decline, the plan was to exploit them to the fullest before casting them aside.

Thanks to Lin Nuo’s previous guidance, Ling Meng’s abilities had improved significantly. Initially, she managed to hold her own, but this wasn’t a turn-based battle. The onslaught of Demon Beasts was continuous, and after dealing with a round—or even several—of attacks, fatigue began to take its toll, nearly leading to her demise at the hands of a Demon Beast.

In that moment, Ling Meng unleashed her full potential, exterminating the beasts that surrounded her.

Demon Beasts were sensitive to blood. The scent of blood swirling in the wind would draw them in.

With wave after wave of Demon Beasts approaching, Ling Meng sustained injuries but remained defiant, continuing her relentless slaughter.

The largest family within the Refining Demon Sect, the Chen family, wouldn’t send aid or supplies; her fate was to fend for herself.

After all, the smell of blood attracted a multitude of Demon Beasts, and with Ling Meng’s condition fluctuating, there was no telling what could befall her if she went to meet them.

The magic rings placed on her hands were channeling her explosive energy to activate destructive magical artifacts.

Progress was smooth. Her explosive power indeed compensated for their deficiencies, as the dragon-headed steel figure on the magical apparatus glowed red, indicating it was activated.

However, the magic rings on Ling Meng’s hands bore an immense burden and couldn’t withstand it, shattering in an instant.

“Young Master, the magic rings have shattered.”

“That’s fine; we’ve gained enough power. Let them burst. Send the order to dispatch the demon masters inside to divert the Demon Beasts. If she isn’t dead, bring her back—she’ll still be useful.”

Chen Tian smirked. The Refining Demon Sect adhered to the philosophy of making use of everything; since this demon woman possessed such power, why not let her clash with the cultivators and immortals? It would surely sap their strength.

Chen Tian issued the order, sending demon masters and disciples stationed outside into the fray. As the number of Demon Beasts surged, they needed to draw the beasts away using blood, intending to extract Ling Meng after her explosion subsided.

The plan was proceeding smoothly, and they had managed to lure the beasts away. Ling Meng also caught her breath, halting her battle. Once the urge to kill faded, she would cease fighting.

Thus, she collapsed, yet they approached cautiously to avoid triggering another explosive response from her.

At that moment, a signal arrived from the outer demon masters.

Someone was invading Demon Abyss Valley!

They were taken aback. Who would dare enter this abyss alone? Could it be the legendary Sword Saint?

That shouldn’t be—it would be impossible for them not to know if the Sword Saint had arrived, especially since many demon disciples were stationed outside to scout. If such a figure came, news would have reached the valley long before.

Perhaps only someone audacious would dare enter alone, but even so, the thick Demon Qi would surely obstruct his path.

Regardless, they didn’t sense any powerful energy approaching, so they needed to extract Ling Meng quickly.

Suddenly, a shadow darted past, revealing a man clad in black who swiftly launched a barrage of sharp hidden weapons.

Some disciples were caught off guard, falling to the ground, while the demon masters had protective magic to withstand it.

However, in an instant, the number of men multiplied, like ghostly figures, and they could not discern which was real and which was an illusion.

No need to differentiate; just scatter and fight against the shadows.

Magic Shockwave.

Instantly, the demon master stamped his staff, unleashing a wave of magic in all directions, striking the illusions. To no avail, the shadows persisted.

“What’s happening…”

The demon masters were dumbfounded—why wasn’t their Magic Shockwave working?

The shadows swirled around them for a moment before dispersing, leaving them unable to tell what was real.

Each shadow struck with the solidity of the body, the sensations authentic.

In reality, the man was swiftly shifting shapes, appearing as though all shadows were his real body, striking with raw force.

The demon masters found themselves outmatched, their combat skills dwarfed by the skilled man.

Fury boiled over—how dare this unknown man disrupt their plans within Demon Abyss Valley!

In anger, the power of the demon soul surged within the staff, ready to explode forth; yet it felt stifled, unable to rise.

What was going on?

It seemed they had realized a grave issue: this man had targeted specific pressure points to suppress their magic energies deliberately, striking at those vulnerable spots.

They desperately sought to unleash their demon soul power but found it impossible, their bodies burning with heat.

Unbeknownst to them, Lin Nuo, during his assault, had released a magical symbol. This symbol had origins, as if the opponent were to lose control and attempt to unleash a devastating magical technique, it would backfire spectacularly.

The more they attempted to retaliate and unleash powerful magic, the more suppressed they felt, unable to unleash anything but vulnerable to counterattacks.

Yes, they could not release their demon soul power; they were stuck containing it.

The man in black sensed the time was right and swiftly retreated.

It was about to explode.

The demon master’s body became a blazing red, performing a live demonstration of self-detonation.

Boom!

The explosion was deafening, claiming the lives of their group.

An emergency arose in Demon Abyss Valley; the Refining Demon Sect never anticipated an intruder would assault their demon masters.

What now?

Chen Tian quickly ordered the valley sealed off, the barriers set to maximum strength—the intruder must not escape unharmed.

The demon masters assigned to erecting the barriers complied instantly, adjusting the magical strength of the barriers to encapsulate Demon Abyss Valley.

With no supply resources within the valley and a multitude of terrifying Demon Beasts lurking, this intruder and Ling Meng were destined to perish inside.

Now, the Refining Demon Sect’s disciples dared not venture deep into the heart of Demon Abyss Valley, for they had witnessed those experimental beasts go out of control and scatter into the depths, and had no way to monitor their fate.

The valley’s environment was ideal for the growth of Demon Beasts; the law of the jungle reigned, devouring other beasts to grow stronger, making it hard to imagine the kind of terrifying creature it could eventually nurture.

Demon Abyss Valley had to be abandoned; if someone entered, let him taste the bitter fruit.

The young man knew they intended to seal it off but was completely unfazed, sitting not far from Ling Meng while pulling out a Meat Floss Cake.

The scenery here wasn’t too shabby.