Chapter 749: Charge of the Three Dragons

Chapter 749: Charge of the Three Dragons

The sky was overcast, thick with a chilling mist, and the Demon Abyss Valley was dim, exuding a terrifying atmosphere.

Lin Nuo, surviving in the wilderness, surely did not fear such environments.

Ah, the memories of survival in the wild were hitting him.

Draped in Lin Nuo’s black outer robe, Ling Meng followed closely behind. The once fearless young Demon Woman was now trembling slightly.

It appeared the vicious Demon Beasts had left her with some trauma, instilling a lingering fear.

As they ventured deeper, low growls echoed around them, and the ominous path ahead promised unknown dangers.

In such wild forests, the roads were rugged and the terrain complicated, making it seem like riding a sword through the air was a good option—at least, that was the general thinking.

Ling Meng suggested, “Master, we could fly above and look down, it would be so clear.”

“Good idea. Have you tried that before?” Lin Nuo turned to ask.

“No. I was assigned to guard the vicinity of the path, so I didn’t think about scouting the Demon Abyss Valley.”

“Then give it a try; whatever you discover, let me know.”

“Understood.”

With that, Ling Meng began to channel her Demon Soul Power. Suddenly, her body lifted, soaring into the air.

This was the Breezy Technique, personally taught by Lin Nuo, utilizing Demon Soul Power as a propulsion source to ascend into the sky.

Before long, Ling Meng reached the heights above the Demon Abyss Valley, just about to survey the area below.

In an instant, mist enveloped the valley, and from the sides, two Demon Dragons swooped in, extending their razor-sharp claws toward her.

Caught off guard by the suddenness of the attack, Ling Meng entered battle mode, channeling her Demon Soul Power to meet the threat head-on. However, she hadn’t fully recovered, and was immediately hit, her external magic shield shattered as she fell from the sky, with the Demon Dragons locked onto her descent, ready to pounce and tear her apart.

Just then, Lin Nuo leaped swiftly, catching the falling Ling Meng in a princess carry.

He threw a powder forward; the scattering powder had the effect of exorcism, driving the two Demon Dragons away.

The thick fog still lingered, obscuring the view above.

Ling Meng thought she was in trouble again, but when she came to her senses, she realized she was in her master’s arms.

Lin Nuo was that light-footed youth, gently landing back on solid ground.

“Now you should understand why you shouldn’t recklessly scout high above these wild valleys, right?”

He lowered Ling Meng, using the moment for a lesson. Some insights needed to be learned through experience; only by facing setbacks could she truly remember them.

Though Lin Nuo had lowered her, Ling Meng didn’t release him, taking the opportunity to cling to him.

“? We’ve landed; you can let go now.”

“Master, you’re really mean, knowing there’s danger yet sending me to explore.”

“How would you know there’s danger if you don’t explore?”

“Hmm… while you have a point, I’m still shaken right now. I need your comfort.”

Ling Meng stubbornly clung to Lin Nuo, refusing to let go. Despite being an infamous evil Demon Woman, she was, at her core, still a girl who could be a bit melodramatic.

Lin Nuo sighed but didn’t push her away; he stood there, allowing her to embrace him.

“How can you control thousands of Demon Disciples like this?”

“My Demon Disciples are either dead or have scattered. How can I control them? I’ll just help you manage them in the future, being a good supporter sounds nice too.”

“A good supporter? You want to be that?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Yeah, Master, what’s wrong with that?”

“If you want this to happen, you need to train diligently to at least survive. Otherwise, if the world falls to darkness, you should stop thinking about it. The Sword Saint nearly beheaded you and will still pursue you.”

“As long as I’m with you, I’m safe, right? You’ll definitely kill him.”

“I’m barely protecting myself; how can I slay him for you? And don’t rely on me all the time. I’m teaching you to be independent, not to look for someone to depend on.”

Lin Nuo said sternly, his goal was to cultivate her into a great Demon Woman, not to have her drag him down in conquering the world.

Yet, he gently stroked her hair—though his words weren’t comforting, his actions spoke volumes.

Being embraced by her admired man and feeling his soothing touch on her hair filled her with a sense of safety.

“If you can’t kill him, how can I?”

“I have no time for that.”

“Alright. But I truly can’t compete with him; he’s so strong…”

Ling Meng felt utterly defenseless against the Sword Saint, nearly losing her life. Thanks to Lin Nuo, she had learned some crafty techniques to escape trickery, which helped her get away.

She used to look down on fleeing, believing in a death-before-dishonor attitude. But after spending time with Lin Nuo, she grasped the essence of running away; if you couldn’t win, fleeing was the best option.

The Demon Dragons hovered above, watching closely but dared not rush down. They weren’t fools, wary of traps from those below.

“Master, is this thick fog… could it be because I just flew up?”

“Partly, but not entirely. As we get deeper, this mist will only grow thicker; it’s only a matter of time. By flying up, you disturbed the area, triggering the fog.”

“This isn’t a natural phenomenon but rather man-made? Who could it be?”

“It could be either a person or a beast. It’s been ages since anyone ventured deep into the Demon Abyss Valley. It’s possible to nurture a god-tier Demon Beast here.”

Lin Nuo explained as the number of Demon Dragons overhead increased, swirling in the air, incessantly eyeing their quarry below.

With their aerial advantage, even with the fog, they could still sense Lin Nuo and the others’ presence, pinpointing their positions.

These swirling Demon Dragons did not descend, seemingly waiting for the right moment, as if looking down upon Lin Nuo and the others.

In an aerial-versus-ground scenario, the air had the clear upper hand. These Demon Dragons felt they had the advantage, thinking they could easily crush Lin Nuo and the others.

Normally, having a higher ground gives an advantage, but for Lin Nuo, high ground was a disadvantage for the opponent.

“Master, those Demon Dragons…”

“They think we’re the ones trapped, unaware they’re the ones caught in a cage. Let go; I’m about to make a move.”

“Oh, okay.”

Ling Meng understood the gravity of the situation and didn’t want to disrupt her master, releasing him and allowing him to take center stage.

Lin Nuo looked up, taking a light breath, his fists tightening.

He inhaled deeply, beginning to gather his strength.

A powerful strike against the birds, the Great Charge!

Boom!

Lin Nuo suddenly swung his fist, unleashing a fierce wave of energy from his hand that shot straight up, dispersing the fog and illuminating the area.

Three Demon Dragons aligned vertically, and with a single strike of the Great Charge, it shot straight up, hitting all three.

The sky erupted with the roars of the Demon Dragons. Despite having protective barriers of Demon Soul Power, Lin Nuo’s Great Charge boasted an advantage over beasts, bringing all three crashing down.

That single Great Charge terrified the other Demon Dragons, prompting them to flee in a panic, no longer daring to circle and hunt.

Looking too long might turn them into the prey.

Deep within the Demon Abyss Valley, some creatures also watched the spiraling Demon Dragons tumble down.