Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 116

Booming rumble!

The terrifying blood-red sword light surged forth, carrying annihilating power capable of destroying the heavens and earth.

The three saints of the Hanging Temple were forced to hinder its momentum, and after quite a bit of effort, they barely managed to counteract this devastating sword light together.

Xuyun and the others felt chills run down their spines, “Demon Lord, what kind of sword technique is this?”

This sword move exuded an unstoppable killing force, as if even the exalted immortals would be completely obliterated.

A person with weak resolve might even mentally collapse before it, becoming a blob of mindless stupidity on the spot.

Fortunately, all three of them were masters of Buddhist teachings and had profound cultivation in this regard, but even so, they felt extremely awkward in the face of that last sword strike.

At that moment, Ye Junlin, with disheveled silver hair dancing wildly, his eyes brimming with killing intent, stood proudly holding the three-foot azure blade.

He truly resembled a Great Demon!

“Listen up, this sword technique is called the Donkey Slaughtering Sword Technique, specifically meant to slay old bald donkeys like you!”

“You scoundrel, dare to spout such wild words!” Elder Longxiang, hot-tempered and furious, moved like lightning and swung his Demon Subduing Staff violently, shattering the void in its path, a spectacle to behold.

Clang!

The Demon Subduing Staff shook violently, a surge of force jolting through Elder Longxiang’s arms, making him grit his teeth and stumble back, feeling extremely uncomfortable as his internal energy surged wildly.

Ye Junlin said, “Is that all?”

Elder Longxiang roared in anger, “What are you two still standing there for? Are you just here for a show?”

Xuyun’s gaze was profound, “Quickly assume your positions and launch a joint attack on him!”

Elder Qingjing added, “That’s exactly what I intend to do.”

Whoosh!

In the next second, the three saints of the Hanging Temple adjusted their stances, enveloping Ye Junlin in a triangular formation, then launched their individual assaults.

Even under the combined attack of the three, Ye Junlin kept one hand behind his back, the other holding the Cangyuan Sword, still managing to handle it effortlessly.

Clang clang clang~!

Above Vantage Mountain, the sounds of metal clashing echoed endlessly, visible flat ripples thick with intensity.

Throughout the whole process, the three saints of the Hanging Temple felt more and more alarmed as they realized they didn’t gain the slightest edge!

“Damn it, when the three of us were famous in the Eastern Domain, we never encountered such a troublesome opponent. Who is this ancient monster?” Elder Longxiang grumbled.

“Xuyun, where on earth did you dig up such a powerful fighter? Even the old abbot warned you not to make enemies for the Hanging Temple, and yet you kept nodding. Now look where we are! You’ve brought us trouble!” Elder Qingjing nagged incessantly.

Xuyun was getting increasingly furious, trying hard to hold back his anger.

His eyes fixed on the sword-wielding figure, his heart trembled greatly.

Logically speaking, even if the mountain protection formation had been damaged to some extent, it would still provide an advantage in strength. Yet in this case, they were not gaining the upper hand at all!

It could be imagined that this demon lord’s power surpassed all expectations!

Swish!

Ye Junlin swung the Cangyuan Sword fiercely, and the sword light spread like a tidal wave, filled with terrifying killing intent.

“Ugh,” the three were like struck by lightning, stumbling back.

“I thought you guys were formidable, but turns out you’re not that great after all.” Ye Junlin shook his head.

“Damn it, the three saints of the Hanging Temple are being underestimated!”

“Xuyun, I think we should unleash that power; after all, we’ve hoarded it for years, why not use it up?”

The other two kept buzzing in his ear.

“Shut up! I know what I’m doing!”

Xuyun couldn’t contain himself and shouted at his old partners.

They both stood there dumbfounded, exchanging glances.

Xuyun looked towards the silver-haired youth ahead, his eyes gleaming with fierce light, sneering, “Ye Demon Lord, now let me show you the greatest foundation of the Hanging Temple!”

After saying that, this abbot of the Hanging Temple formed seals with one hand, chanting incantations.

Buzz buzz buzz~

Invisible, a special power was released from the temple, seemingly drawn towards them three.

This power was incredibly pure, holy and flawless!

Booming rumble…

The three felt as if granted some kind of blessing, their eyes brightening, glowing with gold, looking dignified like a compassionate Buddha.

Compared to just now, their auras were at least dozens of times stronger!

“Hmm?”

Ye Junlin frowned.

“Not good, Master is in danger!” Li Wujie’s forehead throbbed as he looked at the radiant Buddhist light, like the sun across the sky, a sense of dread filling him.

Hong Qianye’s face changed slightly, her tone unusually serious, “This is the power of incense!”

Empowered by the incense force, the three saints of the Hanging Temple gave even him a sense of helplessness.

If he were to confront these three, his only thought would be to escape!

“Amitabha~”

A Buddha chant echoed through the skies like the sound of a great bell.

The elderly monk clad in robes held one hand to his chest, the other gripping a brilliantly golden treasure staff, his aged face displaying a sense of compassionate sympathy.

Yet beneath his gaze, a chilling killing intent was hidden!

“Damn it, I wanted to accumulate more incense power to have a chance to break through to the legendary True Immortal realm, but now, to deal with this troublesome demon lord, I must reluctantly expend it to boost my strength.”

“Even if I finally slay him, it’ll be incredibly difficult to regain that incense power. After all, the reputation of the Hanging Temple has already been ruined. . .”

Thinking of this, Xuyun gritted his teeth in fury.

This was also why he had wanted to eliminate all the outsiders, even if it meant killing a thousand innocents; he wouldn’t let a single one escape. This was to prevent the news from leaking and causing negative impact on the Hanging Temple.

If everyone rejected the Hanging Temple, then naturally, there would be no worshippers coming to pay their respects, continuously providing incense power.

This would undeniably be a major blow for the Buddhist forces!

And now, that path had been severed!

The ultimate culprit was right in front of him!

“So this is your confidence, huh?” Ye Junlin stood with his sword, eyes sparkling, silver hair fluttering in the wind.

At this moment, the pressure brought by these three filled him with excitement!

“Ye Demon Lord, once I unleash this power, you will have no chance of winning!”

“Prepare to die!”

Xuyun’s tongue unleashed thunder, launching himself with the treasure staff in hand.

The other two suddenly launched a pincer attack towards Ye Junlin!

Booming rumble, multiple figures erupted into a terrifying battle, energy currents unleashed in the clashes rampaging wildly, dust clouds swirling.

If not for Vantage Mountain’s peculiar properties and its protective formation, plus the influence of Buddhist teachings providing inner transformation, it would have long been reduced to dust by this overwhelming force.

“I’ll see how long you can hold out!” Xuyun sneered.

With the countless years of incense offerings to the Hanging Temple, the accumulated incense power was immense. Once harnessed, its combat power was terrifying.

Soon,

Ye Junlin found himself deeply trapped in the siege, even his spells were neutralized by the three.

Suddenly, a whale-like resonant cry echoed.

Outside, the Kunpeng sensing its master’s peril, transformed and darted into Vantage Mountain through a gap, unleashing waves of devastating energy.

Booming!

The beam of light blazed brightly, threatening to annihilate everything!

But to Xuyun, the Kunpeng’s attack was nothing significant at this point.

“Hmph, beast!”

He raised his hand to shatter that beam of light and reached for the Kunpeng, golden palms carrying a holy aura.

The Kunpeng, using all its might, could not escape its fate of being subdued, the golden palm transforming into a mountain of fingers, pressing it down heavily.

“You are fated to be with the Buddhist Sect; I shall guide you well and make you the guardian sacred beast of the Hanging Temple.” Xuyun’s eyes glinted with greed.

This was a Kunpeng, the supreme king among the demonic clans, with terrifying potential for growth in the future; if he could use it, then the previous losses wouldn’t matter.

Ye Junlin’s eyes turned icy, “Old bald donkey, do you dare to touch my Ah Kun?”

Ah Kun?

What a ridiculous name!

Xuyun scoffed internally, sneering, “What if I do? You think you pose any threat to me?”

Right now, he felt completely in control.

Not worried at all!

“Hehe? Let’s see about this.”

Ye Junlin formed seals with one hand, radiating blinding light all over, and then one by one, figures appeared on either side.

Boom!

These two figures unleashed tremendously powerful fists, combined with Ye Junlin’s sword move, directly pushing back the three saints of the Hanging Temple.

“This, this is…”

Xuyun and the others gaped, their eyes wide open at the sight of three identical figures ahead, with not only their appearances but also their auras and levels seemingly identical!

Feeling the two clones resonate with his intentions, Ye Junlin found this experience utterly fascinating.

“Interesting, so this is One Qi Transforming into Three Purities.”

The two evolved clones wielding the same abilities as the original now made him far more formidable than before!

Ye Junlin felt unsatisfied and with a thought, the two clones suddenly wielded two magical treasures each.

One was the Burial Heaven Coffin, the other was the Longevity Flute!

“Ninth-grade spiritual tools? Why are there all ninth-grade spiritual tools?!!” Xuyun was horrified, exclaiming in disbelief.

In the entire Hanging Temple, there was only one ninth-grade spiritual tool, yet this guy had three?!

“How did two more Master appear?!” Li Wujie, after cutting down ten elders, turned around, shocked and speechless.

“Kunlun Realm actually possesses such mystical abilities? Where did he learn this? Or did he create it himself?” Hong Qianye mumbled in astonishment.

He, a True Immortal who had seen the world, felt like a complete country bumpkin since joining this guy!

At that moment,

Under countless shocked gazes,

Three figures stood side by side in the void, the left Ye Junlin bearing the Burial Heaven Coffin, exuding an arrogant and domineering demeanor, the right Ye Junlin holding the Longevity Flute by his lips, exuding an ethereal air like an immortal.

While in the middle, Ye Junlin held the Cangyuan Sword, pointing it forward, a playful smile tugging at his lips.

“Continue.”