Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 146

Swish!

At that moment, a pair of elongated, cold eyes split open all around, staring intently at these few people.

Chen Xiao felt a surge of terror, his body bristling with goosebumps, his face turning pale as he stammered, “Sect Master, what the hell is this?”

These eerie eyes suddenly appeared, stretching infinitely across the small world, making humans seem as insignificant as dust in their gaze. Under their watchful eyes, it felt like there were no secrets left to hide, an indescribable sense of oppression wrapped around him.

The Yuhua Sect Master had a solemn expression, “Show some respect; these are the five ancestors of the Yuhua Sect!”

Saying this, he respectfully bowed to the void, “Greetings, honored ancestors. I’ve brought the person I mentioned, the one with great potential.”

Chen Xiao’s heart was struck with profound fear.

Even the Sect Master treated them this way, and combined with the unprecedented pressure, a thought suddenly appeared in his mind.

“Could it be that these five ancestors have reached the legendary realm of Immortals?”

Chen Xiao dared not dwell on it, his breath quickening.

Immortals were so far above, a realm that countless cultivators in the Kunlun Realm dreamed to achieve.

And the Yuhua Sect actually had five potential Immortals backing them!

With such terrifying strength, it was no wonder they were called the Eastern Domain’s number one cultivation holy land!

“Hmm, this kid has outstanding aptitude, great willpower, and determination. Even the True Fire of the Sun can refine him; he’s almost developed his Sun Immortal Body to perfection—good, very good.”

Above, that pair of vast, snow-white eyes glimmered like two stars, radiating a breathtaking brilliance.

“This one is Old Ancestor Tianhong, the head of the five ancestors,” the Yuhua Sect Master reminded the dazed young man beside him.

Chen Xiao came back to his senses and quickly cupped his hands, “Thank you for the praise, Ancestor!”

“However, I recently lost to a beast and am quite lost regarding my future cultivation; I hope the Ancestor can enlighten me.” Chen Xiao’s voice grew quieter, lacking the confidence he once had.

After his closed-door training, he thought he could sweep all foes and be invincible, but he ended up defeated and humiliated by Ye Junlin’s mount, which left a significant shadow over him, making him doubt his path.

“Oh?”

Old Ancestor Tianhong’s eyes flickered, and Chen Xiao felt a slight pain in his head, as if something was probing into his consciousness.

“How strange, there are actually Kunpeng in this world? And such pure bloodline, how is that possible?”

Seeing the scene in Chen Xiao’s mind, even the head of the five ancestors, Old Ancestor Tianhong, lost his composure.

He knew that the potential of the Kunpeng clan was immense, destined to become Immortals when they grew up, with astonishing combat power, not to mention the most orthodox bloodline, which was already forming the shape of a supreme being in its childhood.

He just didn’t expect that, in the current Kunlun Realm environment, such divine creatures would still appear.

Most ridiculous of all, they were willing to become a mount for a human?

Unbelievable!

Too unbelievable!

“There’s something strange about this Ye Junlin,” Old Ancestor Tianhong said solemnly.

The Yuhua Sect Master added, “This person is the peak master of the Xuantian Sect, with unfathomable strength. He only emerged in the past two years, and rumors say that the Xuantian Sect is an ancient hidden sect from the Eastern Domain, or even longer ago.”

Old Ancestor Tianhong scoffed, “Nonsense! I’ve been in the Eastern Domain for so many years and have never heard of this sect!”

“Exactly, that’s why it’s called a hidden sect. If it’s hidden, how could you have heard of it?” said the second-ranking ancestor, Old Ancestor Zixiao, with a hint of sarcasm.

Old Ancestor Tianhong was momentarily stumped.

That… actually makes sense!

Old Liu, feeling uneasy, said, “Reporting to you, Ancestors, I was preparing to storm the Wendaozong that day, but Ye Junlin took out a magical artifact and slashed down several Underworld Abyss Kings. This news has now spread across the Eastern Domain.”

Magical artifact!

The five ancestors were shocked.

Is this kind of treasure something Tribulation Stage cultivators can wield at will?

It seems the Xuantian Sect is an extraordinary top-tier force!

“Hmph, magical artifact, huh? We have those too; there’s no need to boost his reputation at the cost of our own,” Old Ancestor Tianhong remarked, suppressing his internal shock, his cold snort causing the entire small world to tremble, as if heaven itself was enraged.

“Yes…” Old Liu was terrified, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

“In my view, the Xuantian Sect is the biggest variable right now, especially that Ye Junlin,”

At this point, the Yuhua Sect Master squinted, warily saying, “This person possesses extensive divine abilities. I’ve personally seen him suppress the three saints of the Hanging Temple with his own strength; he is practically invincible among his peers. No wonder he is known as the walking embodiment of the Xuantian Sect.”

Indeed, that mysterious team that appeared at the Hanging Temple had the middle-aged man in a black robe at the forefront, who was the Yuhua Sect Master himself!

He had earlier planted an insider in the Holy Land to monitor the changes constantly. Upon learning about the drastic events at the Hanging Temple, he personally led troops to wipe it out, bloodily storming the Imperial Palace, allowing the Underworld Army to smoothly take over the Holy Land.

“It doesn’t matter. Even if he has means, he can’t stop the trends of the world. In the face of real irresistible forces, he will eventually be crushed to smithereens.”

Old Ancestor Tianhong’s tone was laced with disdain, clearly not taking Ye Junlin seriously, treating him merely as a slightly bigger ant.

The Yuhua Sect Master suddenly recalled something and asked carefully, “Ancestor, how’s the situation in the Immortal Realm? Has there been any new news from our founder?”

The founder he spoke of was the founder of the Yuhua Sect, the one who created the Yuhua Ascension Technique!

After countless years of development, the Yuhua Sect also has a lineage in the Immortal Realm, reportedly quite substantial, and that founder has become a significant figure there, renowned for his power.

“A little while ago, the founder secretly transmitted news that the defensive line of the Immortal Realm built in the starry sky has been breached repeatedly, and the alien races from outside the region are closing in. Luckily, he has been cooperating smoothly with a major power, exchanging intelligence for trust. If the Immortal Realm were to perish, he would be promoted to become the new speaker, and the Yuhua Sect would rise to great heights, commanding countless cultivation stars,” Old Ancestor Tianhong said proudly.

The Yuhua Sect Master let out a discreet sigh of relief, admiration evident on his face, “The founder’s tactics are truly brilliant; seizing the opportunity to find a backer ahead of the Immortal Realm’s doom, the Yuhua Sect’s lineage can not only continue but even flourish further!”

“Hmm, the founder also instructed us to cooperate well with the alien envoys, helping them seize more pathways. This involves the battle of lineages, and we must not underestimate it,” Old Ancestor Tianhong stated seriously.

“Rest assured, Ancestor. According to the current situation, half of the star gates in the Eastern Domain are already under our control. We will discreetly operate next to help the Underworld seize more star gates,” the Yuhua Sect Master pledged.

At this moment.

Chen Xiao was drenched in beads of sweat, stunned by the sheer amount of information in these words, feeling like his prior understanding had been completely overturned, his psyche receiving a tremendous shock.

If he could, he really didn’t want to hear any more!

After all, the more he knew, the more likely he was to end up dead!

“You brat, why do you look so timid and shrinking? Aren’t you the Saint Son of the Yuhua Sect?” Old Ancestor Tianhong eyed Chen Xiao again, his tone tinged with displeasure.

Feeling the overwhelming divine presence from those vast white eyes above him, Chen Xiao shivered in fear, hastily saying, “Please, Ancestor, forgive me; it was my disrespect.”

“To be honest, you didn’t unjustly fall to that Kunpeng. If you fall into despair now, that’s the real foolishness. Just now, you heard the deeper implications behind this. This is a secret of our Yuhua Sect, and someone of your qualifications is eligible to know.”

Old Ancestor Tianhong remarked meaningfully, “A great era of contention is about to unfold. The Kunlun Realm will soon become a battlefield for myriad races. Don’t you want to showcase your brilliance and soar into the sky?”

Chen Xiao hesitated, “But do we really have to work with the alien races and give up our land?”

“Foolish child! As long as the benefits are big enough, everything can be exchanged. Besides, this world has long been marked by external forces. Rather than eventually being divided and falling, isn’t it better to pledge allegiance and seek better prospects?”

“Think of the humiliation you’ve suffered, the enemy who killed your father, your competitors—they’re all mocking your incompetence and weakness! Join us! We can further unlock your potential and grant you more powerful strength!”

A majestic voice echoed across the heavens, filled with endless temptation and ambition.

Chen Xiao’s eyes gradually turned red, his breathing quickening, his mind echoing with those words.

The desire sprouting deep within was consuming the last line of his defense.

In his mind, the image of the silver-haired youth flashed before him, and Chen Xiao felt rage tearing at his insides, gritting his teeth, anger flooding the last bit of his reason.

“You’re right! I need to become stronger! The so-called righteousness of the Human Race, the so-called good reputation, it’s all nonsense!”

Chen Xiao’s emotions were almost out of control, hysterically shouting, “Right now, I just want power!”

“You’re a teachable child.”

Old Ancestor Tianhong was satisfied, “History is rewritten by victors, and all we need to do is strive to become that role.”

“For the next while, you’ll stay here. We’ll guide your cultivation and tap into your potential to help you attain Immortality!”

The Yuhua Sect Master sternly reminded, “What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank the Ancestor for his great kindness!”

Chen Xiao knelt on the ground, bowing his head, excitedly proclaiming, “From now on, Chen Xiao will serve the Yuhua Sect to the best of my ability!”

Seeing this humble posture of the thoroughly subdued youth, Old Ancestor Tianhong exchanged glances with the other ancestors, faintly emitting strange chuckles.

Hehe, the true usefulness of the Sun Immortal Body is far from over…