NOVEL WEB chapter 180
180. Divine Epiphany
“Master, that Taoist was outrageous, claiming I killed his companion and that you stopped me from killing him. It was clearly them fighting over credit and you scared them off in the end. He’s obviously distorting the truth, surely harboring ill intentions. You must be extra careful, Master.”
Away from those righteous individuals, Ling Meng ranted non-stop, unable to stand Wu Hui’s hypocritical demeanor. If it weren’t for the crowd, she might have scolded him herself.
Lin Nuo: “……”
“Ah Meng, I remember you didn’t think so at the beginning. You even said that you could tell I was bluffing right away. So now, when someone tells the truth, you don’t believe it?”
Only Lin Nuo knew the real truth, and even he couldn’t have predicted that things would turn out this way. He was initially worried that the bald Taoist would ruin his plans, telling the Taoist to get lost, but it ended up looking like he had actively saved the Taoist.
From the outcome, it indeed appeared that he had saved the other.
He was probably now regarded as some hero championing justice, but he had gotten used to it, even starting to think that being a hero was easier than being a great villain.
But as much as he thought about it, he still had to maintain the heart of a villain, unwavering for a hundred years.
As for Ling Meng’s innate ability to explode in power when on the brink of death, Lin Nuo couldn’t possibly tell her. If she knew, she wouldn’t rely on her master anymore and would just go provoke others instead, sure to explode with precision unless she encountered a freak like the Sword Saint.
Of course, she couldn’t provoke Su Ke Xin either, clashing with the king of provocateurs would be asking for trouble.
Lin Nuo thought this explosive ability could be put to use.
He feigned mystery and said:
“Ling Meng, there’s something I think it’s time to discuss with you.”
“Hmm? What is it, Master?”
Ling Meng halted, asking in confusion.
Lin Nuo glanced around subconsciously, making sure there were no outsiders nearby before he began to speak:
“Ling Meng, there is a heaven-defying technique within the demonic arts that can rapidly enhance your strength.”
“What kind of technique?”
Upon hearing Lin Nuo’s words, Ling Meng immediately perked up.
Lin Nuo continued with a mysterious air:
“This technique, known as the Divine Epiphany, is something you come across by chance, not by seeking. I don’t have a surefire way for it. The techniques I’ve taught you before were all to lay the foundation for you to approach the Divine Epiphany. With them, you have the possibility of an epiphany. Its miraculous aspect lies in its ingenuity. If one day, you find yourself unconscious or asleep, and upon waking, you discover that your cultivation has improved, then it means you’ve triggered the Divine Epiphany. You’ve had an epiphany, and your power has increased significantly without you realizing it.”
“Is there really such a miraculous technique?”
Ling Meng became excited as she listened. Having grown up in the Demon Cultivation Sect and with her father’s lifelong teachings, she had never heard of such a miraculous technique.
The Divine Epiphany, to wake up one day with greatly improved cultivation—so there was such a miraculous move within the demonic arts.
Ling Meng eagerly asked, “Master, you must have triggered the Divine Epiphany before, right?”
“Of course.”
Lin Nuo spoke earnestly, “As your teacher, I’ve had several epiphanies. Otherwise, how could I possess the strength I have today, let alone tell you about it. But the Divine Epiphany doesn’t just depend on luck. The stronger your strength, the greater the chance of an epiphany. Of course, it’s not to say that once you become stronger, you will definitely have an epiphany; it’s just a matter of probability. However, trying to become stronger is definitely the right approach. I’m just telling you this so you know.”
“You truly are a great Master, having had several epiphanies.”
Ling Meng looked up to him like an idol, her eyes filled with respect and admiration.
She believed that most disciples of the Demon Cultivation Sect were unaware of such a miraculous move, and she felt fortunate even just hearing about this technique.
“Master, do you think I have a chance, or is it likely that I’ll trigger the Divine Epiphany?”
“Seeing how quickly your strength has been improving lately, it’s very possible that you’ll trigger it. But even if you don’t, don’t be disheartened. It’s something that happens by chance, not by seeking. If you remain grounded, you can still become strong.”
Lin Nuo reassured her earnestly, feeling relieved as he watched her believe him without a doubt.
As a formidable villain, he should indeed possess excellent deceiving skills.
Now, if Ling Meng had a breakthrough and her strength improved, then it would all be credited to him, Lin Nuo. It would be his teachings and the foundation he laid that triggered the so-called Divine Epiphany.
Of course, he still hoped she wouldn’t actually trigger it. After all, each time it was triggered, it meant a boost in strength, and who knows, one day she might become too powerful and, without reason, send him to the heavens.
Step by step, sneaky growth, he could still topple Su Kexin.
Suddenly, Lin Nuo sensed heavy footsteps approaching, and a strong aura surged towards them.
“Master, those are fierce beasts, and there are many of them.”
Ling Meng became alert, channeling her spiritual power, “Master, can we use the demonic arts now?”
“Just wait.”
Taking advantage of the beasts not being fully close yet, Lin Nuo quickly ran a large circle around the area, scattering powder as he ran.
By the time he finished running, the powder had formed a circle.
“Master, what is this?”
“This powder can isolate your demonic aura. As long as you fight within this circle, for the duration of an incense stick, your demonic aura will not spread outside. Moreover, this is also a magic formation, which can enhance your demonic soul power and spiritual energy.”
Lin Nuo spoke earnestly. As an outstanding villain, one must act cautiously. This was a good opportunity to train his disciple, but he couldn’t neglect other aspects. If they weren’t careful, their identity as practitioners of the demonic path would be exposed.
For someone like him, he could only play a supporting role now.
“They’re here, go.”
“Alright!”
Ling Meng was instantly filled with vigor. As the beasts entered the circle, she unleashed her fierce demonic techniques. It had been many days since she last killed, and practicing against trees and rocks was suffocating her. She was just looking for some living beasts to unleash a massacre.
The wolf-tamer led a group of beasts charging forward, looking at a man and a woman ahead.
“Just two people, so confident?”
The wolf-tamer blew the horn of attack, and a large number of beasts surged forward, extending their sharp claws towards Ling Meng.
“You all, die! Earth Wind Tide!”
Ling Meng struck the ground with her palm, and immediately, several black whirlwinds erupted from the earth, sweeping all the massive beasts into the sky.
The wolf-tamer was dumbfounded. The weight of a single beast was enough to crush a human, yet they were so easily swept into the sky?
And it wasn’t just one; many beasts were all swept up.
Like being caught in a washing machine, they were tossed from east to west, from south to north. The demonic aura within the Earth Wind Tide eroded their bodies, and as they fell from the sky, they were already dead beasts, one after another.
The wolf-tamer felt something was amiss. He had intended to come through the portal, hoping to break into the sacred altar, but the first wave had already gone terribly wrong.
All the soul shards fell into their hands. Even if they exploded, it would be a waste.
He didn’t believe they could hold on.
“Keep attacking!”
The wolf-tamer roared, casting spells to enhance the beasts’ strength.
“What’s the point of attacking? You’re just delivering equipment.”
Lin Nuo munched on a pork floss bun, while Ling Meng fought the monsters, he looted equipment, snatching the soul shards from the bodies of the dead beasts.
“Hmm?”
He noticed something was off with the soul shards.