Chapter 761: Corpse Manipulation

Chapter 761: Corpse Manipulation

“Affection? Good.”

Lin Nuo gently patted Ling Meng’s head, a gesture of fondness.

“Ah, not like that, Master! We need to be more intimate!”

As she spoke, Ling Meng leaned closer to Lin Nuo, practically trying to kiss him.

Lin Nuo pushed her away with one hand pressing against her face. This disciple was getting more outrageous! Can’t a teacher have some decorum? Where’s the respect?!

There should be some boundaries between a master and disciple, otherwise, where’s his authority?

After all, he is a gifted and renowned Master of Demon Techniques, deserving of respect!

“Master, Master! Come on, I’ve been trying so hard—show me some love!”

Ling Meng was getting bolder; rather than seeing Lin Nuo as her master, it felt more like she treated him as a boyfriend.

She thought asking for affection from Lin Nuo was her right, believing that if she obeyed him, she could earn his affection, which, naturally, was the kind of love she craved.

She edged closer to him while Lin Nuo quickly jumped back, retreating.

These days, one had to engage in mental battles with their disciple!

The demon beast allies were utterly bewildered. Here were these two humans, serious and composed in the face of war, making quick decisions. Yet now, facing a minor situation, they acted like young lovers playing at affection.

What a stark contrast! Who would’ve thought these two would be the leaders in the Counteroffensive of Demon Abyss Valley?

“Excuse me, you two, sorry to interrupt.”

Feng, gripping his staff, approached and cleared his throat, breaking the moment.

“Hold on, quit playing around.”

Lin Nuo tapped Ling Meng’s head. She knew better; once something serious came up, she quieted down.

Sigh, why is this demon beast here, interrupting my moment with my master?

“What is it?” Lin Nuo asked.

Feng respectfully thanked Lin Nuo in traditional tribal fashion:

“First off, we are grateful for your battle tactics. They truly maximized the strengths of our tribal companions and left our enemies defeated while also bringing in discontented demon beasts who wish to join us.”

“Enough with the thanks. Get to the point.”

“According to our scouts, a large number of demon beasts have appeared from the center of Demon Abyss Valley, heading toward the tribe. Our guerilla tactics aren’t effective; they’re completely ignoring us and heading for the tribe.”

“Got it. Smart move; planning to ambush the tribe. Good timing.”

Lin Nuo donned his outer robe, it billowing in the wind, looking handsome and dashing.

“Seems that bastard…”

“That’s King, young man.”

“Same difference, send him a little greeting. Just call him ‘bastard.’ If he comes over, we’ll act decisively. Listen to me—set up the formation, gather all the Magic-Containing Stones from the tribe, I’ll utilize them all.”

Lin Nuo left with swagger, ready to face the demon beast leader, King.

Two groups of demon beasts, two different formations and powers. Though Lin Nuo’s strength fell short, his confidence remained high.

Time to chop him down.

…

“These demon beasts are so weak; they can only roam and provoke, stirring up small troubles.”

A dark ball floated in King’s palm, which he threw at the wandering tribal forces, exploding into a pile of demon beasts and demolishing half a mountain in one blast.

“Annihilate them! They pose no threat at all. How could my subordinates be so thoroughly defeated?”

“Truly a great king! Without breaking a sweat, you’ve wiped out the traitorous army.”

“Feng’s tribal position, set that up for me, I’ll destroy it directly.”

“Yes, King, just a moment.”

A few flying dragons in the air provided precise coordinates for King.

Feeling his body become lighter, he began to soar upward.

Despite the heavy fog, his overwhelming presence began to drive the mist away.

He aimed for the location provided by the flying dragons, conjured up a dark magic fireball in his hand, and tossed it toward the tribe’s direction.

With his strength, annihilating that small tribe was a trivial task. One fireball would turn it into hellfire, reducing everything to ash.

However, as the fireball neared its target, a black whirlpool emerged, engulfing the incoming spell.

Gone, just like that, devoured entirely.

“…”

The scene fell silent. The demon beasts looked at each other, dumbfounded.

Wait, what happened? The magic fireball was just… gone.

That was King’s magic fireball, capable of incinerating an entire forest effortlessly.

But now it vanished, absorbed by something.

“Hm? What’s this? A magic whirlpool?”

King seemed to recognize it. He hurled another magic fireball from his hand, but it too was gobbled up by the emerging black vortex.

Then, from the whirlpool sprang a black demon beast, flipping King the bird.

An international friendly gesture, it seemed to be saluting King.

Though unsure of the gesture’s meaning, King felt an intense malice.

Isn’t this a provocation? A display of disdain? Arrogance?

This tribe sure had some guts.

“Looks like they have someone who can wield high-level demon power. Did the Refining Demon Sect send strong figures to suppress me?”

King laughed heartily, feeling pumped—at last, he found an interesting opponent!

“Relay my command, surround the tribe.”

King descended from his height, leading a horde of ferocious demon beasts, marching toward the tribe like a pack of giants closing in on a small, weak settlement.

Meanwhile, inside the tribe.

The tribal demon beasts thought doom was imminent. With that magic fireball coming down, they were all finished—despair loomed large.

Yet that black whirlwind saved them, a twist of fate!

“Master is so powerful!”

Ling Meng clapped her hands, thrilled, as Lin Nuo’s devoted little fangirl, his high-level demon power opening her eyes.

With the Magic-Containing Stones at his disposal and the thick magic energy in Demon Abyss Valley, it was perfect for him to deploy Spirit Techniques. Who knows? Maybe if Asu were thrown here, she’d stand a chance against him.

However, Lin Nuo always harbored one big delusion: I can kill Asu.

“They’re coming—waves of demon beasts! Surrounding the tribe, there’s no way to retreat!”

Feng began to panic. This large horde could easily flatten the tribe.

“Don’t think about retreating; it’s all or nothing.”

Lin Nuo stated calmly, already standing atop the highest magic platform in the tribe, gazing at the incoming demon beasts.

“In terms of numbers and power, we are vastly inferior to them; we have no chance of winning.”

“Not necessarily. Now, let me show you the feast.”

Lin Nuo raised both hands, the Magic-Containing Stones bursting with Demon Soul Power, coalescing into a dark purple sphere that he threw up. The sphere exploded, scattering numerous fragments onto the ground.

After the battle, there were many dead demon beasts on the ground, and as the shards landed on them, it was as if they were infused with life. The lifeless beasts reanimated, their eyes glowing with blood-red fury.

Corpse manipulation, a legion’s feast.