Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 134

Days passed one by one.

As the situation in the Eastern Domain worsened, public resentment boiled over, and various sects raised strong calls for action.

The Yuhua Sect in Qingzhou, in tune with the will of heaven, publicly announced the formation of the Righteous Path Alliance, beginning an assault on the beings of the Underworld Abyss, intent on driving them back to that dark and desolate place!

When this news spread, it immediately caused a huge uproar, with countless people applauding and eager to join the Righteous Path Alliance to contribute their strength!

At the Yuhua Sect, a wide golden beam of light burst forth from the forbidden area, radiating a terrifying aura as scorching waves rolled.

A handsome young man dressed in golden robes emerged, his skin glowing like pure gold. His features radiated an unbeatable confidence, and as he opened and closed his eyes, two beams of golden light sliced through the air. He contained explosive energy within him, as if he could unleash it at any moment to rival the sun and destroy all things.

Thud, thud, thud…

The heavy footsteps struck the soul like a drum in the chest.

With every step, golden footprints were left behind, shining brilliantly and exuding a sacred aura.

Outside the forbidden area, the elders who had rushed over early were all visibly excited, clasping their hands and saying, “We welcome the Saint Son from his seclusion!”

Indeed, this was the Saint Son of the Yuhua Sect, Chen Xiao!

During his closed-door training, Chen Xiao had relied on his indomitable will to successfully refine the true fire of the fallen sun from the Immortal Realm, perfectly merging it with his solar immortal body. His cultivation level had made a tremendous leap and he was now in the mid Tribulation Stage!

Chen Xiao felt immense pride, basking in a sense of superiority, as even his Master was not his match at this point.

In the entire Eastern Domain, only a handful could rival him!

Recalling the humiliation of being defeated years ago in front of countless spectators, a cold killing intent flashed in Chen Xiao’s eyes.

“Hong Qianye…”

“And Ye Junlin!”

This master and disciple were the targets of Chen Xiao’s vengeance, especially Ye Junlin, the murderer of his father—this vendetta could never go unpunished!

In Chen Xiao’s last impression, Ye Junlin had achieved Great Ascension, once a figure he looked up to, but now, he was only fit to be crushed beneath his foot!

“I, Chen Xiao, will be the man who laughs last!”

“Only because I possess… the form of an Immortal!!”

With hands clasped behind his back, Chen Xiao’s aura was intensely sharp. His gaze swept across the elders who bowed deeply in submission.

“Where is Ju Yang? Why has he not come to see me? For the sake of our past master-disciple bond, I could guide him to break through the Tribulation Stage and achieve the rank of Virtual Immortal!”

Every word and tone carried a sense of arrogance.

The reason was simple—his inflated ego came from his strength!

It was like a broke kid suddenly hitting the jackpot and claiming he could rule the world—would he still bow to his former superiors?

Even if Ju Yang was his Master, with his current cultivation level and power, that relationship had long since become nonexistent!

He, Chen Xiao, was destined to be the top figure of the Yuhua Sect!

No one had the right to stand above him!

No one at all!!

The elders exchanged glances, looking hesitant.

Chen Xiao frowned, “Cat got your tongue? Speak up!”

“Reporting to the Saint Son, not long after you entered seclusion, Ju Yang broke through to the Tribulation Stage and has genuinely become a Virtual Immortal,” said an elder from the Law Enforcement Hall, an unusual expression on his face.

“Oh?”

Chen Xiao was somewhat surprised; he hadn’t expected that old man to be so quick.

But so what?

In the mid Tribulation Stage, with his fully formed solar immortal body, he was unmatched in combat and could crush any initial Tribulation Stage opponent with merely a finger!

“Hmph, I’m still his disciple! Now that I’ve successfully come out of seclusion, he doesn’t even come to congratulate me? I’m so disappointed in him!” Chen Xiao said coldly, speaking without reservation.

“Um, about that…” the elder from the Law Enforcement Hall struggled, “He can’t come because he… has passed away.”

“What do you mean, passed away?”

“He’s gone.”

“!!!”

Chen Xiao was stunned.

How could a dignified Virtual Immortal, who should live for three hundred thousand years, just suddenly vanish? Even if pursued by enemies, wouldn’t he know to escape?!

Moreover, in the vast Eastern Domain, who dared to lay hands on members of the Yuhua Sect?

“Who did this?!”

“It-was that guy from the Xuantian Sect…”

“You mean Ye Junlin?!”

Chen Xiao was baffled; wasn’t that guy at Great Ascension? Could it be he just recently broke through to the Tribulation Stage?

“Damn it, he killed my father, and now he’s taken the life of my Master! If I do not eliminate this person, my hatred will never be assuaged!” Chen Xiao gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with bloodshot fury.

This was the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself, settling old scores along with the new!

“Saint Son, do not act recklessly! Ye Junlin might not be someone you can take on anymore,” the elders said in a panic.

“Hmph, why should I raise others’ ambitions while extinguishing my own prestige? You’ve seen my cultivation level; even if Ye Junlin is in the late Tribulation Stage, I dare to kill him before your eyes! How much more can he be? It hasn’t been long since he broke through, at most he’s only in the early Tribulation Stage!”

Chen Xiao sneered.

He had the confidence and the right to say such things!

The elders looked at him as if he were a fool, their expressions mixed with pity.

“Bold! What kind of eyes do you have?!” Chen Xiao was enraged; he could not tolerate being looked down upon—it pricked at his pride.

“Ah, we were mistaken in our previous assessments. Ye Junlin is one that likes to hide his strength—he is neither in the early nor the late Tribulation Stage but has actually reached the pinnacle of it!!” the elder from the Law Enforcement Hall lamented.

As soon as these words escaped,

It was like a bolt of lightning striking his head.

Chen Xiao’s mind went blank, his face devoid of color as he stammered, “How, how could this be?! He actually reached the pinnacle of the Tribulation Stage?”

What kind of concept was this?

He had already stood atop the peak of the Eastern Domain’s cultivation world, eligible to touch the legendary realm of the Immortals.

Chen Xiao never imagined that his greatest enemy in this life had already reached this level, overlooking the masses and laughing amidst the clouds.

Poor him, still reveling in his self-satisfaction, thinking he could suppress him and seek vengeance!

What a huge irony!

“It’s impossible! I don’t believe it! Do you have evidence?” Chen Xiao’s eyes turned red as he questioned.

“Just half a year ago, the Hanging Temple was destroyed, and the culprit was Ye Junlin! And the ones stationed there were the three saints of the Hanging Temple, all at the pinnacle of the Tribulation Stage, yet they were still defeated by him. This person is terrifyingly powerful!!”

The elder from the Law Enforcement Hall sighed, “Saint Son, in terms of cultivation, Ye Junlin has long since surpassed you. Please don’t throw your life away!”

On hearing this,

Chen Xiao was furious to the point of a fit, clutching his throbbing chest, his face turning blue and white, and finally, he spat out blood, staggering and collapsing to the ground.

His mind reverberated with those words.

“Far ahead!”

“Far ahead!”

“Far ahead!”

…

The confident, strutting figure that had walked out of the forbidden area was now utterly defeated upon realizing the truth, suffering a mental blow in less than half a day.

Such a dramatic scene unfolded in an instant.

Chen Xiao only felt like a clown, laughing at himself for being so self-satisfied and arrogant.

“Saint Son, you absolutely cannot give up on yourself, especially now that we’re in a massive upheaval that hasn’t been seen in countless years. You must pull yourself together and lead the Yuhua Sect to greater glory!” the elder from the Law Enforcement Hall grasped Chen Xiao’s hand, trembling.

“A massive upheaval that hasn’t been seen in countless years?”

At these words, Chen Xiao slowly raised his head, bewildered, “What does that mean? Is there a change happening in the Eastern Domain?”

“The current situation is like this…” the elder from the Law Enforcement Hall began to explain.

Chen Xiao’s eyes burst forth with golden light, his heart stirring, “Has it changed this much already? It seems I must prepare early to defend against the invasion of Underworld beings.”

“Saint Son, with your cultivation level and strength, you will surely shine in the upcoming battles. When your reputation reaches its zenith, the position of the future Yuhua Sect Master will surely belong to you! At that time, resources will be at your command, and with your monstrous talent, achieving the rank of True Immortal will be within reach!”

Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes, gradually forming a goal in his heart.

He had to become an Immortal! An Immortal!

Only by becoming an Immortal could he exact revenge!

This truly was the path of the superior!

Soon after, news of the Yuhua Sect Saint Son stepping out of seclusion spread throughout the sect and even into Qingzhou. Through orchestrated efforts, Chen Xiao assumed the role of the youngest commander in the Righteous Path Alliance.

He then began leading his troops to other provinces, clearing out the chaos brought by the Underworld beings.

With his mid Tribulation Stage cultivation and the combat power unleashed by his solar immortal body, he was invincible, rescuing numerous territories from various forms of occupation while striking fear into the hearts of the Underworld beings.

His prestige soared, becoming the focal point of admiration.

Gradually, countless cultivators lauded Chen Xiao’s exploits, with some even calling him the leader of the righteous path among the younger generation!

In the Arid Province,

At the Xuantian Sect,

On Mysterious Peak, Ye Junlin lounged lazily in a recliner as his second disciple massaged his shoulders. He intermittently opened his mouth to munch on blood grapes, freshly picked and presented by his eldest disciple. Life was luxuriously carefree.

“Master, this is the latest issue of the cultivation world’s daily news; I brought it for you to read,” Li Wujie cleared his throat and read aloud from the newspaper.

“The Yuhua Sect’s Saint Son, Chen Xiao, has been leading his followers in a victorious campaign in the Southern Province, forcefully repelling the ghost army and rescuing countless enslaved civilians, who express immense gratitude. He has declared that he will continue northward to assist the recently troubled Gong Province…”

“Stop, stop, stop!”

Ye Junlin impatiently interjected, “Damn, why is this guy always in the news lately?”

He felt like he was about to develop calluses in his ears from all the recent hype!

Li Wujie gave a wry smile, “Master, right now the Yuhua Sect’s Saint Son is the most famous. Ever since he took on the role of commander in the Righteous Path Alliance, his achievements have been remarkable, defeating all enemies and gaining the adoration of cultivators.”

Li Wujie had also heard that Ye Junlin had killed Chen Xiao’s father and his master, making it a blood feud!

To Ye Junlin, he didn’t care about this; after all, it was their own doing—who could blame him?

“By the way, what exactly happened in Gong Province?” Ye Junlin asked.

He vaguely remembered that before, An Miaoyi’s sect was located there, called Wendaozong, one of the ten great sects.

“According to reports, the top leaders of the three big assassination families from the Underworld—Shadow Clan, Dark Clan, and Night Clan, have teamed up to invade Gong Province. Several Tribulation Stage experts have already met with unfortunate ends, and the Wendaozong’s master, An Zizai, has been injured; the situation is dire.”

Ye Junlin was stunned; just as he was about to say something, the system prompt suddenly echoed in his mind:

[Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering the sign-in task. Go to Gong Province’s Wendaozong to sign in, and upon successfully signing in, the Cangyuan Sword will be upgraded ahead of schedule…]