Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 147

Arid Province.

One day, in front of the Xuantian Sect’s mountain gate, a woman in purple suddenly appeared.

Her long purple dress hugged her curvy body, showcasing an alluring figure, though her delicate, pale face wore a deep expression of exhaustion.

“Xuantian Sect, I finally made it,” the woman in purple almost cried, feeling hopeless.

She was none other than Princess Mingyue, the daughter of the Sovereign of the Pure Land Kingdom!

Ever since she was teleported away, Princess Mingyue had embarked on a life of escape, going through countless twists and turns, living in secrecy, and traveling thousands of miles to reach the Arid Province, all to seek refuge with the Xuantian Sect.

“Miss, may I ask who you are looking for?” The two disciples stationed at the mountain gate, though they saw her as somewhat downtrodden, sensed her noble demeanor and asked cautiously.

“I’d like to find Senior Ye,” Princess Mingyue replied.

“Senior Ye?”

The two disciples froze for a moment, quickly realizing who she meant— their sect leader from Mysterious Peak, Ye Junlin.

“Ugh, here we go again with another crazy fangirl. At this point, we’ve seen dozens of them,” one disciple muttered.

“Speaking of which, she is really beautiful, probably the best-looking among all the fangirls.”

“Ugh, I just want a cute girl to notice me, not standing here on guard, missing my chance to even hold a junior sister’s hand.”

“I’ve grown tired of being envious.”

As they whispered among themselves, their feelings were mixed.

Seeing them unresponsive, Princess Mingyue pleaded anxiously, “Can I please get in?”

“Sorry, that’s a no!” one tall disciple said sternly.

Princess Mingyue was stunned, quickly adding, “I’m a survivor of the Pure Land Kingdom royal family, here seeking refuge with your sect.”

As she spoke, she pulled out her royal token to prove her identity.

“What? You actually…”

The two disciples exchanged glances, shock written on their faces.

“Exactly, let me in! I’ve got secrets to tell Senior Ye!” Princess Mingyue tucked away the token confidently, thinking her royal lineage would surely impress them.

“Pfft!”

Suddenly, both disciples burst into laughter, clutching their stomachs as tears of mirth formed at the corners of their eyes. “You actually thought you could just waltz in with such a lame story? This lady really has guts!”

Princess Mingyue was stone-cold frozen in place.

After a moment of fuming, she stomped her foot, flustered and angry, “I’m telling the truth! Why don’t you believe me?”

The tall disciple wiped away his tears of laughter. “Miss, the thing is, before you, plenty of women have come up with all sorts of tricks just to see Sect Leader Ye. We’ve even had women show up with baby bumps, claiming they were carrying his child and wanted to introduce the kid to their dad. But someone claiming to be a princess from the Pure Land Kingdom? This is a first; you’ve certainly broadened our horizons.”

“Hahaha…” The short disciple couldn’t stop laughing, extending his hand. “So, please go back and come up with a more believable excuse next time.”

In their eyes, the Pure Land Kingdom was taken over by the Underworld Abyss army; how could there possibly be a royal princess left alive? Even if there was, she’d be eaten by now!

Princess Mingyue clenched her pearly teeth, not wanting to believe after enduring so much hardship to reach this place, she was being turned away. The sense of defeat was overwhelming.

“I refuse! I must get in!”

“My dear fellow cultivators, I mean no offense!”

In a flash of desperation, determination appeared on Princess Mingyue’s face, and an aura of Nascent Soul Stage burst forth as she tried to force her way into the mountain gate.

Boom!

Suddenly, two even more terrifying auras erupted; the disciples dropped their playful demeanor, their expressions darkened, eyes fixed coldly on Princess Mingyue, warning in iciness, “Miss, don’t mistake this situation!”

“Trans, Trans, Transformation…”

Princess Mingyue trembled in fear, beads of sweat streaming down her cheeks, as if a bucket of ice water had been doused on her head, her prior resolve evaporating into deep-seated terror.

What the hell?

These two seemingly ordinary disciples turned out to be Transformation Stage cultivators!

In the Pure Land Kingdom, even folks at Transformation Stage held command over armies. Even in the gifted Qingzhou, they could hold significant elder positions in the sects.

And yet, here they were, only fit to guard the gate?

Is it really that outrageous?

Princess Mingyue’s understanding of the Xuantian Sect’s power became clearer than ever.

“Lady, please leave.” The two disciples warned once more, their tone turning serious. If Princess Mingyue stubbornly persisted, they would have no choice but to eliminate her on the spot according to their rules!

The authority of the Xuantian Sect must not be challenged!

With her pretty face pale, Princess Mingyue nodded repeatedly, “I-I’m sorry for the intrusion.”

She turned, her eyes downcast as she prepared to leave.

Just then, a blue streak of light shot down from the sky, exuding an intense aura.

“Greetings, Sister Zhao!” The two disciples immediately stood at attention, bowing deeply.

This was Zhao Ling’er, the True Inheritance Disciple of Tianxiang Peak, whose status surpassed many elders!

Wearing a flowing blue dress, her long black hair cascaded down to her waist, adorned with an elegant gold hairpin, her skin smooth and fair, with an enchanting yet ethereal beauty. As her skirt billowed gently, she exuded grace.

“What’s going on?”

Her voice was as charming as a songbird.

“Sister Zhao, she claims to be one of Sect Leader Ye’s admirers, looking for an excuse to enter the sect, but we stopped her,” the tall disciple explained.

“The funniest part is, she even said she’s a surviving royal from the Pure Land Kingdom, and she has important information for Sect Leader Ye! When we refused, she wanted to force her way in!” the short disciple chimed in.

“I’m telling the truth! I have the token!” Princess Mingyue, on the verge of tears, waved the royal token, stamping her foot in distress.

“Let me take a look.”

Zhao Ling’er extended her hand to accept the token, examining it closely.

“Sister Zhao, don’t take her seriously; that’s probably just some random trinket from a market,” the disciples warned.

Zhao Ling’er’s pupils constricted—this token bore intricate runes, not something ordinary at all. Looking over at the woman in purple, she felt an inexplicable nobility about her.

After all, she was also of royal descent and was familiar with the aura developed after years in a royal family.

“Please, you must believe me!” Princess Mingyue implored, recognizing Zhao Ling’er’s high status at the sect as her last hope.

“Come, I’ll take you to see Sect Leader Ye.”

Zhao Ling’er handed back the token, offering a gentle smile.

Princess Mingyue was momentarily stunned, then overwhelmed with joy, “Thank you!”

The two disciples were taken aback but dared not protest, quickly making way for her.

Once inside the Xuantian Sect, Princess Mingyue was left in awe by what she saw.

The rich spiritual energy there was a hundred times stronger than that in the Pure Land Kingdom, clearly enhanced by some masterful formations.

Before her were majestic peaks, vibrant flowers and exotic trees, brilliant colors bursting forth, imposing waterfalls that looked like the Milky Way descending, and ethereal mists enveloping palatial buildings.

Figures of cultivators were bustling about, each engrossed in their own affairs.

Princess Mingyue’s heart raced; as a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, she felt utterly out of her league in this sect. Transformation Stage practitioners were everywhere, Unity Stage cultivators were abundant, while only the Great Ascension cultivators were relatively rare.

Boom~!

Suddenly, waves of terrifying pressure shot up into the sky, sending Princess Mingyue’s hair on end as she trembled, “That’s, that’s the aura of the Tribulation Stage.”

“Seems like a few peak masters have successfully crossed their tribulations,” Zhao Ling’er initially paused but then flashed a bright smile.

Princess Mingyue couldn’t believe it.

Is the Xuantian Sect really able to have group breakthroughs into Tribulation Stage?

This was Tribulation Stage!

Back in the entire Pure Land royal palace, only her father could rely on the nation’s luck to achieve temporary Tribulation Stage cultivation. Who could have imagined that it was so easy here, making her feel as if she were in a completely different world…

“That’s Mysterious Peak, where Sect Leader Ye often enjoys staying. I’ll take you to see him now,” Zhao Ling’er pointed ahead.

Princess Mingyue struggled to keep her excitement in check and nodded.

She reminded herself that she was, after all, a princess; no matter what, she shouldn’t overreact.

When she finally meets Senior Ye, she must stay calm! Absolutely must remain composed!