Chapter 873: The Process of Demonization

Chapter 873: The Process of Demonization

The man with the highest bounty suddenly appeared on the wanted list, causing an uproar.

Naturally, this raised eyebrows, as it set a new record for the bounty amount. It was impossible not to be surprised; the higher the reward, the more difficult the task, that was without question.

Such an enticing bounty would undoubtedly attract all sorts of skilled individuals, as everyone wanted to claim that reward.

“Is this Lin Nuo the one from Xuanyun Sect?”

“It seems to be him. That kid has disrupted many plans of the Refining Demon Sect. Apparently, he’s no longer with Xuanyun Sect, and his whereabouts are unknown.”

“So, is he currently affiliated with Xuanyun Sect or somewhere else? Is he acting independently?”

…

The crowd below began to murmur, buzzing with interest about this young man named Lin.

“Everyone, please calm down. Let me explain who this high-bounty individual is.”

At that moment, a Demon Disciple dressed in a thick, long robe stepped forward, addressing the crowd, “According to current information, Lin Nuo has left Xuanyun Sect. His current affiliation is unclear. He might have branched out on his own, without any organization. Placing him at the top of the wanted list is not without reason. Although he was a cultivator, he excels in demonic techniques and has repeatedly sabotaged the Refining Demon Sect’s plans. The higher-ups believe he poses the greatest threat to the Refining Demon Sect, hence the highest bounty on him. Whoever manages to kill him will not only receive the bounty but also get promoted to a higher position.”

As the Demon Disciple finished speaking, the crowd erupted again. It seems Lin Nuo held some significance.

“Let’s take his head and offer blessings to the Refining Demon Sect!”

“What’s this Lin Nuo? No matter how skilled he is in Demon Power, can he surpass the genuine Demon Practitioners of the Refining Demon Sect?”

“Exactly! His blood will serve as a tribute to the heavens!”

The crowd grew lively once more, their previous bloodlust renewed, convinced of their invincibility, especially under the protection of Demon Star, they wouldn’t take Lin Nuo seriously.

After all, the more ignorant individuals are, the more confidence they possess.

Of course, this confidence also stemmed from their previous victories; they hadn’t faced defeat yet.

These Demon Practitioners were all riled up, their weapons itching for the taste of Lin Nuo’s blood.

Lin Nuo’s portrait was also revealed, and soon, they set off, rushing to find him. Whoever eliminated him first would claim the grand prize.

“Master…”

At this moment, the leader of the Refining Demon Sect observed this scene from the shadows, revealing a hint of a chilling smile.

Everyone’s emotions were highly charged, believing that with so many talented individuals in the Refining Demon Sect, taking down a Lin Nuo shouldn’t be too difficult, and he wouldn’t even have to intervene himself.

“Master, we have brought you two assassins.”

At this time, two killers emerged from the shadows before the leader of the Refining Demon Sect.

“Greetings, Master.”

The two assassins slightly bowed, offering respect to the leader.

“You two needn’t stand on ceremony. Today, I’m fortunate enough to have you both here; I need your help with a task. There is a brat named Lin Nuo. He has become the greatest thorn in our side at the Refining Demon Sect. He poses a dire threat to us. Thus, you will be entrusted with a heavy responsibility: to assassinate him. His current whereabouts are unknown, but I believe in your abilities. You will surely find him and eliminate him.”

The leader spoke seriously, bestowing high expectations upon the two assassins, confident in their capability to kill Lin Nuo.

After all, they were already formidable in their own right, and with the blessing of the Demon Star, they were no longer in the same league.

Moreover, they were part of the highest organization within the Refining Demon Sect, the Chan family, which had never failed in their operations, so there shouldn’t be a problem.

“This is his portrait. What do you think?”

The leader presented the portrait to them. They glanced at it, nodded, and coldly replied, “No problem.”

“Good. You may proceed. I look forward to your good news.”

“Understood.”

As soon as those words left his mouth, the two assassins swiftly vanished into the shadows.

These two were high-ranking demonic assassins from the Chan family, one named Du Qun, and the other named Li Zhao. They were exceptionally skilled and agile, capable of taking lives in the midst of a raging battle.

Aside from them, there were other assassins as well; the Refining Demon Sect had gathered many, with several dispatched to hunt down Lin Nuo.

“He won’t live much longer.”

The leader caressed the ring on his hand, revealing a chilling smile.

…

“Now the Refining Demon Sect has issued a bounty?”

Lin Nuo received news from information sources on Mu Yiting’s side that the Refining Demon Sect had placed a bounty on him.

Moreover, his bounty had reached the highest level, which made him chuckle.

“This is ridiculous! Those fools actually think they can take my head? What a joke.”

Lin Nuo laughed, feeling pleased that they had begun to chase him.

The righteous side had started the hunt, and now the demonic side was joining in, stepping into the mode of the hated villain.

“So, what are you planning to do? The Refining Demon Sect has gained considerable power thanks to the protection of the Demon Star.”

“No matter how much power they gain, they are still mere foot soldiers; it’s all the same.”

Lin Nuo sneered coldly,

“I think you might not be aware of my true situation?”

“Your situation? I have a feeling you also have the protection of the demonic path.”

“Spot on. That’s exactly it.”

“Then you don’t plan to return to Xuanyun Sect and submit to the demonic path?”

“Not submit, I am the ruler of the demonic path. Submission is not in my vocabulary.”

Lin Nuo stated, his tone dripping with arrogance, causing Mu Yiting to sense a powerful pressure emanating from him.

“Fine, if you become the ruler of the demonic path, I will follow you into the madness.”

“The Refining Demon Sect has long aimed to demonize people and make them submit to them. Given your current state, it really doesn’t look good for you. How about you undergo demonization right now?”

“Demonization? You want me to demonize myself?”

“Yes. This will be beneficial for you. However, that just alters your constitution at first. You’ll still need to cultivate demonic techniques afterward.”

“Alright, for you, I don’t mind becoming a demon.”

Mu Yiting agreed on the spot; with Lin Nuo around, she had no qualms about entering the demonic realm.

“Good.”

Lin Nuo nodded, instructing Mu Yiting to stand still while he prepared to cast the spell.

For someone like Mu Yiting, who often mingled in the underworld, demonization wasn’t hard; for an Immortal like Li Ruo’er, it was much more difficult. Lin would first test it on Mu Yiting.

This demonization would certainly be inferior to the Magic Spring; the human-induced alteration merely changes the constitution initially, unlike the Magic Spring, which directly opens the meridians, resulting in an explosive increase in power.

The process began, a dark purple glow circled around Mu Yiting, and Demon Qi surged, enveloping her body.

A trace of pain flickered across her face, but it soon faded.

The procedure was proceeding smoothly, and Mu Yiting’s body began to undergo subtle changes as she gradually accepted the demonic constitution.

But suddenly, she felt something was off.

Her eyes… they were turning red.

And why was she staring at Lin so intently?