Chapter 923: The Scuffle

Chapter 923: The Scuffle

Rather than a sparring session, it felt more like a brawl.

What’s there to spar about? Let’s just go all out!

At the cliff’s edge, the scene of past battles came rushing back.

Though not yet of age, why not settle things early? The sooner it ends, the sooner we can move on.

It’s unclear whose illusion this is; who has the illusion buff enhancement remains a mystery.

“Senior Brother, I really don’t want to spar right now…”

“You have no choice.”

Lin Nuo charged forward with his sword, moving like a flash. Su Kexin couldn’t catch up to his speed—before she could even draw her sword, she was already hit.

Lin Nuo’s strike landed squarely on Su Kexin’s vital points, and he showed no mercy.

That swing alone could have taken out any ordinary person, but it didn’t go as Lin Nuo hoped.

Failed.

His sword didn’t even draw blood; instead, it triggered the energy within Su Kexin.

A powerful surge erupted.

With a deafening crack, a red glow erupted from Su Kexin’s body, flame-like heat swirling around her.

The tranquility of the cliff shattered, revealing the scars of previous battles—the battered ground and remnants of blood.

Confused, Su Kexin felt something was off with her body, an overwhelming force coursing through her.

A layer of red light enveloped her, stronger than what she had before, flames flickering at her sides.

Her black hair danced wildly, a fierce aura radiated from her, shaking the very air around her.

The Spirit Sword glimmered intensely in her hand, exuding immense power.

Lin Nuo quickly retreated, putting distance between them, gritting his teeth.

Damn it, this woman has exploded with power all at once.

But facing it head-on was inevitable; since they were at it, let’s make it a grand battle.

Come on, let’s have at it!

Lin Nuo dashed back in, unleashing his full arsenal.

Using demonic techniques, he created a deadly formation, striking.

Lin Nuo circled Su Kexin, fast as lightning, appearing like dozens of Lin Nuos enveloping her in a dizzying run.

This wasn’t just an ordinary surround; his high-speed movement channeled an overwhelming Demon Soul Power, forming a mighty Demon Array.

Suddenly, piercing wails of ghostly spirits filled the air, dozens of spirits surged toward Su Kexin.

However, she wasn’t just sitting idle. Gripping her glowing sword, she swung with all her might, a red streak of light cutting through the incoming souls.

In this state, she was still conscious, just a lot stronger, her awareness intact.

“Senior Brother…”

Su Kexin murmured softly; what started as a spar had turned into a life-and-death struggle.

Moreover, her senior brother’s Spirit Technique and sword skills were so different from usual—what was usually righteous now felt almost possessed.

Adding a layer to her nightmarish reality, her towering senior brother was now entangled with the demonic path.

Many had speculated before, and she had pondered—it might be he was in some sort of distress.

Possibly.

Just because someone is linked to the demonic path doesn’t mean they’re evil; good and evil can’t be universally defined; it must depend on the situation.

She didn’t want to fight at all, never hoped for this near-life-or-death sparring session with her senior brother.

No way.

“Senior Brother, can we skip the sparring… I really don’t want to…”

Su Kexin pleaded, but Lin Nuo wouldn’t hear it. Having gotten this far, why would he back down?

Remarkable, she could wipe away the heavy spirits with a single swing.

A natural demon bane, the protagonist’s power and halo.

No worries, if you’re heaven, then I, Lin, will go against heaven.

Kill!

Lin Nuo charged again, not with fancy tricks but confronting straight on.

His speed was blazing, putting pressure on Su Kexin, who struggled to predict his moves, misjudging several times and getting hit by Lin Nuo’s sword.

Yet Su Kexin seemed to possess a powerful shield; the flames protected her, absorbing Lin Nuo’s incoming attacks.

Now they were in an awkward position; Su Kexin couldn’t keep up with Lin Nuo’s speed, but Lin Nuo’s attacks couldn’t breach her defense.

Cursed be it, he couldn’t take her down.

Lin Nuo was at his wits’ end—Su Kexin’s defense was as solid as the Great威天龙, making it impossible to land a hit.

What a pain! Couldn’t it be like last time, where they had a proper fight? At least he could get some hits in!

Now here she was, impervious to weapons.

Boring.

Lin Nuo stepped back, contemplating his next move.

What other tricks could he try on Su Kexin?

Maybe slow down a bit and let her keep pace.

Ugh, isn’t that guiding sort of sparring? He’d have to slow his speed just for her?

However, facing her sword, he doubted he could win outright.

Her combat strength was untouchable, her defenses unbreakable—it felt like she was playing on easy mode.

So could he trap her here, prevent her from escaping?

Lin Nuo decided to give it a shot, slowing his speed. This time, Su Kexin could see his form clearly.

“Senior Brother, let’s not spar anymore; I really don’t want to…”

Su Kexin repeated, but Lin Nuo was unyielding. Now that he slowed his speed, she had no excuse.

Come on, let’s duel!

Lin Nuo expected her to meet him with her sword, a clash of blades head-on.

But Su Kexin’s response caught him completely off guard.

Instead of drawing her sword, she tossed it aside and lunged straight at him.

Lin Nuo was stunned.

The force from her impacted his sword, rendering it ineffective, sending it flying from his grasp.

Suddenly, Su Kexin threw herself onto him.

Caught off guard by the immense force, Lin Nuo was toppled to the ground, as the fiery aura around Su Kexin faded, revealing a warm red glow.

“Get off me.”

“No, I won’t!”

“Move aside.”

“No, I won’t! I don’t want to spar anymore with you!”

Like a frightened little girl, Su Kexin threw herself into Lin Nuo’s embrace, holding onto him tightly.

Lin Nuo struggled to break free, but Su Kexin seemed to possess divine strength, and he couldn’t escape.

Even his Spirit Techniques rendered useless; they had no effect on her.

Truly a woman favored by the heavens, the Daughter of Destiny—he could do nothing to change his fate.

This is ridiculous.

Eventually, Lin Nuo resigned himself to the situation, lying on the stony ground with Su Kexin wrapped around him.

Everything grew quiet again, the blood on the ground vanished, a gentle spring breeze blew, and emerald greenery and blooming flowers thrived on the cliff, peach blossom petals drifting down upon them.

Whatever.

He suddenly realized that lying here felt pretty nice, as if all past grievances had been cast aside, and he relaxed entirely.