Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 153

“You’re probably wondering how the Underworld Race, which once dominated the Underworld Abyss and all races, suddenly vanished from the annals of history, only to resurface as outsiders.”

The Young Man of the Underworld Race looked down with disdain at King Dāngyōu and the gathered kings of the Underworld Abyss, continuing,

“As your master, I can reveal to you, my pathetic servants, that the current Kunlun Realm is merely surface level; its true glory was in those distant ancient times.”

“At that time, there was no Immortal Realm, nor any notion of ascension, because the environmental conditions of the Kunlun Realm far surpassed what is now called the Immortal Realm!”

“Ancient herbs over a hundred thousand years old were everywhere, countless Immortals thrived, and even the most ordinary newborn had a starting point at the Tribulation Stage. Back then, Kunlun Realm ruled over many star systems; countless Saints and Celestial Maidens from extraterrestrial worlds viewed it as a sacred land for cultivation, abandoning their noble identities to seek training in some ancient sect as ordinary disciples.”

As the Young Man from the Underworld Race spoke of this secret history, his face glowed with intense longing, his tone slightly wistful.

Even those who had never witnessed that resplendent era felt pride in being descendants of the Kunlun Realm’s powerful beings.

“Is that really true?” The Underworld kings felt incredulous. The Kunlun Realm of old was so amazing!

They had only just reached the Tribulation Stage to claim their dominance here, and now they learned they were barely newborns in that ancient time?

King Dāngyōu’s breath quickened, his fists clenched tightly, cracking from the pressure. Had he been born in that era, he wouldn’t be stuck at the peak of the Tribulation Stage, struggling to attain immortality.

Because achieving immortality now is as difficult as a mortal reaching the heavens!

At the same time, King Dāngyōu felt regret and confusion as to why the brilliance of the ancient era had not been carried forward; even a decline shouldn’t have created such a huge gap.

“Until later, when the Kunlun Realm experienced a terrifying transformation, altering its environment drastically—a turning point in the fates of countless beings, many prominent figures were caught up in this upheaval, shedding blood among the stars, and countless Immortals fell, severely wounding the Kunlun Realm, leading to the decline of many races.”

“Fortunately, our forefathers from the Underworld Race foresaw this and led their people away from the Kunlun Realm amidst the chaos, taking root in other star systems, while your ancestors remained in the Underworld Abyss, serving as pawns for us.”

“Now, this ancient world is about to awaken, ready to emerge from its long slumber and transform! At that time, the glory of the ancient times will return!”

“We of the Underworld Race are here to lay the groundwork, to seize the advantage before the Alien Races invade the Kunlun Realm!”

The Young Man from the Underworld Race, recalling his clan’s instructions, spoke with great ambition.

“So that’s how it is.”

King Dāngyōu felt an immense bitterness within; who would have thought that sitting in the Underworld Abyss Royal Palace, commanding the crowd and ruling over the land, he was just a dog for someone else…

This overwhelming disparity was almost too much to bear!

“Wait a minute, how did you all enter the Kunlun Realm? Why are only six of you here?” King Dāngyōu suddenly recalled something and asked with skepticism.

With all the grand talk, if the ancient Underworld Race was so powerful, why not send more people? Why go through such great lengths to use the strength of the Underworld’s hundreds of tribes to conquer the Eastern Domain?

“Hmph, fool! Do you think entering the Kunlun Realm is a walk in the park?”

The Young Man of the Underworld Race said, clearly still haunted, “As a world that has existed since time immemorial, even as it fell into decline, the weakened laws of heaven are incredibly terrifying. Extraterrestrial experts who dare to force their way will be annihilated, facing complete destruction of their divine souls.”

“And since that heavy blow, the will of heaven in the Kunlun Realm has shifted into a defensive state, making it even harder to breach—it’s tightly sealed.”

“We’re able to enter because our ancestors came from the Kunlun Realm, being descendants of its native beings, allowing us a slim chance to sneak in. But even so, our clan had to pay a hefty price to protect us.”

“We thought once we got in, we could do whatever we wanted, oppress the locals at will, but underestimated the will of heaven. If we use our own powers, we’ll be detected, risking annihilation, unless we can fully transform our presence to adapt to this environment, which is incredibly difficult and time-consuming!”

At this point, the Young Man clenched his fists, his face filled with indignation, “Otherwise, why would we need to rely on your group of servants’ strength? Our six alone could crash through the Eastern Domain’s fourteen states, wiping out all resistance!”

His tone was laden with arrogance and hubris, yet the Underworld kings present held no doubts.

“So, you used us, the Underworld Hundreds, to send troops to the Eastern Domain, capturing the hidden Star Gates, because this would open pathways for more of your race to enter the Kunlun Realm smoothly.”

King Dāngyōu squinted, eyes flickering with sharp intensity, “But as you just said, even if your Underworld experts all descend at once, the will of heaven will still be watching closely, making it hard for you to move—wouldn’t you be attacked by the local Human Race at that time?”

After all, based on everything said, the extraterrestrial races sneaking into the Kunlun Realm would enter a tough period of adaptation. If they revealed their powers too soon, they’d attract the attention of heavenly will, risking annihilation. If too many Underworld experts arrived, it would certainly alert the Human Race.

Would there really be any advantage in a fight for the Underworld Race?

“Ha ha.”

The Young Man of the Underworld Race snickered coldly, “I see what you’re thinking. The reason the Underworld Race is making such a spectacle of seizing the Star Gates is another major reason: any extraterrestrial beings entering the Kunlun Realm through the Star Gates have their auras cleansed by the Gates, making them more in line with the will of heaven.”

“Even if their cultivation is limited by the laws of heaven, with our Underworld Race’s strength, once we enter the Eastern Domain, we can quickly suppress all major forces and control the situation!”

In ancient times, the Kunlun Realm’s Star Gates linked to locations throughout the universe, welcoming countless extraterrestrial beings, thriving and bustling. But now, they became a clever shortcut for the extraterrestrial races invading the Kunlun Realm!

“The more Star Gates we control, the greater bargaining chips we have for the Underworld Race. After all, besides us, many other extraterrestrial forces are also very interested in the Kunlun Realm, but they’ve been blocked by the Immortal Realm’s army and can’t reach here.”

“The Immortal Realm?”

King Dāngyōu’s heart sank with surprise, “Even the Immortal Realm has entangled with extraterrestrial forces?!”

To every cultivator in the Kunlun Realm, the Immortal Realm represented an idealized dream worth a lifetime of striving.

Who would have thought the Immortal Realm had long been embroiled in conflict with extraterrestrial forces!

“Do you know that the so-called Immortal Realm is actually the most powerful beings from the Kunlun Realm back then, who, foreseeing that their home world would enter a long period of decline, had no choice but to collaborate to create a new world.”

The Young Man of the Underworld Race snorted, “They also established formations, drawing in the spiritual energy from all the planets in this star region into the Immortal Realm, and set up specialized ascension pathways, allowing cultivators from all these planets to ascend to the Immortal Realm.”

“Over the long course of time, ascending to the Immortal Realm became your unattainable fantasy, not knowing it was crafted just to bolster the Immortal Realm’s power.”

“I must say, those powerful beings from the Kunlun Realm back then made quite a Major Project, creating this new world with the strength of countless realms—certainly more ripe for development.”

“But what a pity…”

The Young Man’s face turned cruel, “With the extraterrestrial Allied Forces storming in, how long can the Immortal Realm hold that line? Tsk tsk, all the hard work those ancients put in will likely be obliterated soon.”

The atmosphere in the hall grew heavy.

Hearing all these insider secrets, the Underworld kings were left in a daze, their understanding shattered completely.

In this struggle, they felt as small as ants, a deep sense of sorrow filling their hearts.

Noticing their disheartened emotions, the Young Man from the Underworld Race’s eyes gleamed, and he said meaningfully, “Don’t you want to seize this opportunity to transform and become immortal yourselves?”

“This…” The crowd exchanged glances, fire igniting in their eyes.

“Don’t forget you are servants of the Underworld Race. As the saying goes, when one person ascends, even their dogs and chickens rise with them. If the plan goes smoothly, the benefits for you will be plentiful. Moreover, with the resurrection of this world attracting many covetous extraterrestrial races, you need not fear being bullied by them with our Underworld Race’s protection!”

“My Underworld Race, after years of development outside, has gained a certain reputation among the myriad races in the starry skies. We have tremendous backing. Otherwise, why would we dare intervene so openly in this conflict?”

Upon hearing this.

The formerly dim eyes of the crowd suddenly sparkled with brightness.

What the Young Man spoke made sense; although they were weak compared to the extraterrestrial forces, being a subordinate to the Underworld Race, they had nothing to fear if they followed the Underworld Race properly!

Instantly, the Underworld kings looked to the Young Man with significantly more eagerness, resembling eager little puppies.

King Dāngyōu hesitated again and again, weighing the pros and cons, and gradually his pride faded away, leading him to choose to compromise.

A great struggle was about to unfold, and he wanted to grow stronger; otherwise, he’d be crushed in this overwhelming tide, while relying on a more powerful force would grant him protection and many rewards.

“Divine Envoys, I am willing to lead the Underworld to serve you!” King Dāngyōu made up his mind and bowed down.

Seeing this scene, the Young Man from the Underworld Race and his companions snickered inwardly, their disdain growing.

Truly, if the dog won’t listen, it must be trained!

King Dāngyōu took advantage of the moment and said, “But now there’s a problem. There’s a powerful figure named Ye Junlin outside, recently using a Magical Artifact to sweep through the Underworld Army, unstoppable. With our current strength, it’s hard to gain the upper hand.”

“Hmph, a Magical Artifact can only yield perfect results when the Immortal Power is used properly. That Ye Junlin hasn’t reached that level yet; his power is just a fraction of its potential.” At the mention of this person, the Young Man’s eyes flashed with dark purple light, his murderous intent surging wildly.

“Just a fraction?” King Dāngyōu was shocked, his tongue clicking.

Then how terrifying would it be if it were to be unleashed fully?

“We’ve come to bestow upon you a secret treasure specifically designed to deal with that Ye Junlin.”

Suddenly, the Young Man produced a pitch-black ancient lamp, flickering with dark purple flames, containing layers of sealed terrifying power.

“This is…” Staring at the ancient lamp, King Dāngyōu’s hair stood on end, a humbling sense of insignificance washing over him, making him want to bow in worship.