Chapter 801: The Demonized Ones

Chapter 801: The Demonized Ones

At the peak of Ningzhou Summit, by the edge of the Demon Star, the Magic Spring that billowed with Demon Qi loomed like an abyss, and those who fell into it would face unimaginable torment and suffering.

As Liu Shuqin fell into the Magic Spring, her consciousness began to blur; her eyes were on the verge of closing, succumbing to the corrosion of the spring.

For ordinary cultivators, being in the Magic Spring was basically a death sentence; no cultivator could withstand its torment.

Liu Shuqin was enduring intense pain, a suffering worse than death itself.

It was agony beyond despair, a true ordeal.

In her fading awareness, she seemed to catch a glimpse of Lin Nuo’s figure.

Was she hallucinating? Even on the brink of death, she still thought of her Junior Martial Brother?

Perhaps she was simply too infatuated with him, envisioning him even as she faced death.

Blood flowed from her wounds, yet in this Magic Spring, it stirred not a ripple; there was no sign of the spring turning red.

In truth, her injuries were healing rapidly; after a bout of torturous pain, she gradually regained her senses.

She noticed a faint white light radiating from her body, while the Magic Spring itself started to show signs of paleness.

However, this white light quickly faded, leaving the dark purple glow of the Demon Spirit swirling around Liu Shuqin.

Between the white and purple, it appeared as if a fierce struggle was happening, while she herself seemed to be undergoing a transformation, enduring intense tribulation.

At this moment, Lin Nuo was also suffering from excruciating pain.

This was part of the process of demonization; with so much change occurring all at once, it was difficult for his body to adapt, inevitably resulting in a period of acute agony.

It’s fine; he could endure it. After all, he had survived even more in his past life. This life would surely be okay.

He gritted his teeth, holding on with sheer willpower, feeling an overwhelming surge of strength welling up within him, as if all his meridians were being unlocked.

The feeling was manifesting—the overwhelming presence of the Demon Ruler was approaching.

Soon, he would stand proudly over the world once again.

But something felt amiss.

Although his Demon Soul Power was escalating rapidly, and he was gaining strength, this power felt impure, as if tainted by something.

Never mind; as long as he gained power, it was fine—whether the cat was white or black, as long as it caught mice, it was a good cat.

Gaining strength was beneficial. At the very least, his Demon Soul Power had surged, and for him, that was like returning to the water.

And after enduring intense pain, Lin Nuo actually began to feel much more comfortable; soaking in the Magic Spring was surprisingly relaxing and warm.

As for Liu Shuqin, the white and dark purple lights fluctuated around her, but soon, the white light vanished, leaving only the dark purple glow.

Now, she was completely enveloped in Demon Qi, and he could see traces of the Demon Spirit nearby.

Could this Demon Spirit really be within her?

So subtle? How could it not be noticed?

Does this mean the earlier scent of the Demon Spirit was hers?

What a ridiculous international joke!

Liu Shuqin’s expression, which was once calm, shifted back to one of agony, gritting her teeth in distress.

“Junior Martial Brother, Junior Martial Brother…”

She called out Lin Nuo’s name, struggling to lift her hand as if trying to reach for him, but she was sinking deeper.

“What a hassle.”

Lin Nuo could have ignored her, simply walking away—whether she lived or died was irrelevant, as long as he acquired the Demon Soul Power.

But he ultimately decided to pull her back to the surface.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yuanxu, shaken by Lin Nuo’s punch, finally snapped back to his senses and also gritted his teeth.

Damn, the Demon Spirit had empowered her.

Let it perish.

Zhang Yuanxu quickly gathered his energy, infusing it into his hands; the whole cave began to tremble.

Die!

Zhang Yuanxu unleashed his full power, directing a potent shockwave at the Magic Spring.

Boom!

Instantly, the waters of the spring splashed everywhere, and the entire cave collapsed! It shook the whole Ningzhou Summit!

Protected by an energy shield, Zhang Yuanxu could escape the falling rubble.

He should have done this much earlier.

Since it was reckless to touch the Magic Spring, he had no choice but to bombard it.

The power was immense—he was sure it had obliterated them.

He had no idea who had come here, but it didn’t matter; since they chose to meddle, they would bear the consequences and perish with Liu Shuqin.

He put in substantial effort; they should have been wiped out.

However, he soon furrowed his brow, sensing something was off.

He spotted a young man holding Liu Shuqin, standing atop the crumbling wreckage, behind him was the fallen massive Demon Star.

The young man was surrounded by numerous Spirit Swords; these sharp blades appeared to scatter from one, yet they were not all the same; despite their similar appearances, their colors varied greatly, some darkened, seeming like demonized swords.

Now, Zhang Yuanxu could clearly see the young man’s face— it was Lin Nuo. He had arrived.

Zhang Yuanxu knew this young man was capable, but he hadn’t expected him to reach such a level.

A strong wave of Demon Qi surrounded them; he could confirm that Liu Shuqin was emitting a potent Demon Qi—it was evident from her skin showing signs of demonization—but Lin Nuo was untainted, appearing just as he usually did.

It was possible Lin Nuo had also been demonized, or he was strong enough to mask any signs of demonization.

Liu Shuqin seemed quite weak; the Demon Spirit within her struggled to escape, and the more it surged, the greater her pain became.

“Can you shut up for once?!”

Lin Nuo erupted in fury, pressing a hand onto Liu Shuqin’s head, as if channeling energy to suppress the rampaging Demon Spirit, compelling it to quiet down.

With the Demon Spirit calmed, Liu Shuqin felt a bit better, her suffering lessened, and her expression became more serene.

Zhang Yuanxu scolded:

“Lin Nuo, do you even realize who you’re protecting right now?”

“Know your own sister.”

“…Liu Shuqin carries a Demon Spirit; she has been further empowered by it, and in the future, she will surely bring disaster to the world. The danger is immense. She deliberately concealed the Demon Spirit and must bear the consequences. Besides, she’s already claimed she would take responsibility. But now is the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Demon Spirit.”

“What if I take her away?”

“Then don’t blame me for being rude. You were once a promising disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, but if you choose this path, I can do nothing but take action.”

Zhang Yuanxu immediately began channeling energy, luminous power erupting from his Spirit Sword, rapidly charging toward Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo’s numerous swords flew out, raining down in a counterattack directed at Zhang Yuanxu.

“This little skill of yours won’t work.”

With powerful energy erupting from him, Zhang Yuanxu, having trained in forbidden techniques, had made tremendous strides, and he slammed Lin Nuo’s swords away.

Then Zhang Yuanxu swung down his sword, aiming to eliminate both Lin Nuo and Liu Shuqin; however, in an instant, the myriad swords converged, swiftly returning to Lin Nuo’s right hand.

One arm cradling Liu Shuqin, the other wielding a sword, he swung down his longsword fiercely, summoning the Dragon Soul to strike out at Zhang Yuanxu.

Bang!

Zhang Yuanxu staggered back a few steps.