Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 326

Gazing at Canglang Jun disappearing into the river, Ye Junlin wore a peculiar expression.

With his Immortal King Realm cultivation and extraordinary abilities, it was clear that the opponent was a Resurrector.

Ye Junlin couldn’t help but marvel at how many talented individuals there had been in ancient times, each more skillful than the last!

No wonder this was the most glorious era of the Kunlun Realm!

Talents emerged one after another, each claiming their own spotlight!

Admiring, truly admiring.

“Master, let’s hurry and chase! We can’t let that old geezer get away! Your flying sword is still in his hands!” Li Wujie urged anxiously.

“Strange, why hasn’t Senior Ye taken action yet?” Lin Duxiu and the others exchanged glances.

A top-tier Immortal King flying sword was just snatched away, and they weren’t even concerned?

Isn’t that a bit too extravagant?

“Hehe, what he’s done is bound to be in vain,” Ye Junlin said with a teasing smile.

Because Ye Junlin suddenly remembered that since the Cangyuan Sword was a system reward that grew with his level, couldn’t he just have the system retrieve it?

“System, help me retrieve the Cangyuan Sword.”

Ye Junlin secretly instructed the system.

【Ding, received!】

【The system is starting to automatically retrieve the Cangyuan Sword…】

【Ding, retrieval successful! Please check, host!】

Ye Junlin raised his hand, and with a brilliant flash of light, a glorious golden flying sword appeared in mid-air.

The sword hummed with a vibrating sound, and its radiant glow shone like a little sun, exuding a divine aura.

Everyone: “???”

What’s going on?!

“Senior Ye’s methods are truly unfathomable!” Lin Duxiu exclaimed sincerely.

“So amazing, how did he do that?” Qin Ruyan looked surprised; this was beyond her understanding.

Hong Qianye asked, “Master, that old guy has already run far. Should we still chase?”

“Don’t rush,” Ye Junlin’s eyes sparkled with brilliance as he maneuvered the flying sword into the river.

Now, with the Invincible Sword Heart, not only could it enhance sword techniques, but it also allowed him to sense the outside world through the flying sword.

Since the opponent was using rivers to escape, as long as they were still in the water, their aura would linger a bit.

So, if he followed the aura, he could find its source!

Swish~

Guided by Ye Junlin, the flying sword sliced through the water at lightning speed, pursuing the source.

Cangmu State’s rivers were numerous; looking down from above, you’d see this domain was rich with waterways, one of the few river-laden states in the Central Region.

With abundant water resources, plants flourished here, alive and vibrant, hence the name Cangmu State!

Canglang Jun, utilizing water escape, swam through as freely as a dragon, constantly changing positions and routes.

He was being as cautious as possible!

With such incredible speed and geographical advantage, Canglang Jun felt invincible.

Unless one could cut off all river routes simultaneously and continually narrow the chase, it was nearly impossible to track him!

Otherwise, chasing him from the perspective of an Immortal King was pure delusion!

“How lucky! I’ve barely awoken, and I already have a top-tier Immortal King flying sword in my hands. Looks like heaven is helping me!”

At this moment, Canglang Jun was feeling exceptionally pleased, already picturing Ye Junlin helpless.

Ah, bliss!

So wonderful!

After zigzagging through routes, Canglang Jun jumped out of the water like a carp, reaching the shore, breathing in the fresh air, his elderly face radiating excitement.

“Let me see this new treasure I just got!”

Canglang Jun took out his storage bag, searching carefully.

But after a long search, he just couldn’t find the Cangyuan Sword.

“Where’s the sword?”

“Where’s my sword!?”

Canglang Jun was filled with confusion, his expression uncertain.

He clearly remembered that after casting a spell to suppress the Cangyuan Sword, he put it in his storage bag.

How could it be missing now?

“What a strange and unprecedented event this is!” Canglang Jun thought, astonished.

What’s happening?

Did I just waste my efforts?

Just then, there was a disturbance from the lake behind him.

“Hmm?” Canglang Jun instinctively turned to look, only to see a streak of golden light cutting through the air, rushing toward him with imposing force.

“Whoa!!!”

Canglang Jun’s pupils shrunk to pinpricks as he recognized that the golden light was none other than the Cangyuan Sword.

What the hell is going on?

How did this treasure that was supposed to be in my hands end up coming back to stab me?!

With no time to think, Canglang Jun hurriedly cast a defensive spell.

Heavenly Water Shield!

A semi-transparent water flow shield formed, displaying various tadpole-like runes, emanating brilliant immortal light.

This move could ward off many attacks from Immortal Kings, and it was Canglang Jun’s best defense.

After all, after years of scheming and cheating, without self-defense means, he would have been dead long ago!

However,

That streak of golden light, like a dragon, pierced through the air and broke through Canglang Jun’s heavenly water shield with brute force.

“Not good!”

Canglang Jun used the Wave-Stepping Water Technique, changing his form unpredictably, trying to dodge the flying sword’s attack.

Who knew, the Cangyuan Sword seemed to have eyes, precisely targeting Canglang Jun.

Pffft!

Blood splattered, and a heart-wrenching scream erupted.

Canglang Jun’s left shoulder was bleeding profusely, sword intent surged in the wound, making him break out in a cold sweat, unable to do anything but collapse to the ground.

“Before I even get there, the flying sword has such power; even the great sword immortals of ancient times would find it difficult!”

Only then did Canglang Jun realize he had provoked a power he couldn’t afford to offend, and if he had known, he should have handed over the flying sword willingly instead of having those crooked thoughts.

A sharp whistling wind rushed by his ear, and out of fear of death, Canglang Jun’s tension completely shattered, crying out,

“Senior! Spare me!”

“I may have been a cheat and a thief all my life, but I’ve never killed anyone or robbed for treasure. My storage bag has various heavenly materials and treasures I’ve obtained; I’m willing to exchange my whole life for your forgiveness!”

“Don’t kill me! I’m not ready to die, sob sob sob…”

By the end, Canglang Jun burst into tears as murky tears streamed down his cheeks.

Swish!

The flying sword hovered just a hair’s breadth away from his forehead.

Feeling the chilling atmosphere, Canglang Jun trembled with fear.

“Se-Senior?”

Canglang Jun’s lips quivered as he looked up at the flying sword aimed at his forehead, swallowing hard.

Then, the flying sword circled behind him, its tip exuding a terrifying aura that made Canglang Jun involuntarily tighten up, drenched in cold sweat.

Could it be that the senior wants me to go back and face the consequences?

Thinking of this, Canglang Jun didn’t dare delay, knowing this was his last chance to show himself.

“I’ll go, I’m leaving right now!”

Canglang Jun rolled and crawled, enduring the severe pain of his wound, and leaped back into the lake in reverse.

During this time, no matter how he changed positions, a flying sword always followed behind him, its tip aimed precisely at Canglang Jun’s weak point!

Any hint of resistance would lead to a miserable death!

At this moment,

The crowd on the shore waited.

Ye Junlin stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed.

“It’s been so long, can we really catch up?” Lin Duxiu expressed doubts.

“Lin brother! Please mind your words!” Ji Baxiao said sternly, “Senior Ye is incredibly powerful; there’s nothing he can’t do in this world!”

Lin Duxiu had a few black lines on his forehead.

Are you Senior Ye’s fanboy or something?

So good at flattering?

“Little brother, you’re right.” Li Wujie patted his shoulder, his gaze full of admiration.

“At such a distance, the flying sword can keep up? Even if it does, wouldn’t the other side resist? Would he really just give in and come over to accept punishment?” Qin Ruyan expressed skepticism.

Because according to Ye Junlin, the flying sword was not only able to catch up but could also force the target to return and accept their punishment.

Hearing this, Ji Baxiao wasn’t pleased, speaking seriously, “Qin fairy, you…”

Before he could finish, a warning glare from her made him shiver, waving his hands apologetically, “Hey, you do whatever you want!”

Hong Qianye furrowed her brow, closely observing Qin Ruyan; she had always felt something unusual about her.

Ever since she overcame the chaotic-level nine thunder tribulation, she felt invincible among her peers.

With her profound immortal cultivation, being able to compete with ordinary Immortal Kings was already incredibly rare talent.

But now, with Qin Ruyan’s appearance, it shattered her established understanding; the other party could likely achieve the same!

Splash!

At that moment, the river erupted with huge splashes.

Canglang Jun, looking harried, returned to the surface and immediately knelt at Ye Junlin’s feet, starting to slap his own face fiercely, blood flying everywhere.

“Senior, I was bewitched, willing to accept my punishment!”

“Please have mercy, senior!”

Seeing this scene,

Qin Ruyan and the others were shocked.