Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 158

Xue Wuhen had no idea what Ye Junlin was thinking at this moment. Now a True Immortal, his keen insight allowed him to easily discern Ye Junlin’s cultivation level.

Though their realms were worlds apart, Xue Wuhen wouldn’t turn his back; rather, he felt this opportunity was incredibly precious and held deep gratitude towards Ye Junlin, showing exceptional humility in his words and actions.

Ye Junlin observed the other’s attitude and found nothing to critique; it wouldn’t be right to make any excessive demands.

Even if he felt a bit speechless about this sudden twist, the fact was things had already happened. There was no point in getting tangled up over that chaotic mess.

It was better to just admit it freely.

That’s right!

What you understand is exactly what I wanted you to see!

With his hands behind his back, Ye Junlin wore a mysterious smile, “Hmm, as long as you understand my meaning, that’s enough.”

Instantly, Xue Wuhen felt a shiver down his spine, further verifying his guess.

Sure enough.

Senior Ye is really putting in effort!

“Grass, grass, grass,”

Ouyang Feng frowned, repeatedly muttering, as if he hoped to gain some insight from it, yet ultimately gave up helplessly, shaking his head and sighing, “Senior Ye, with just a simple word like ‘grass’, has created a peerless Sword Immortal. Such methods are unparalleled throughout history. It’s truly impressive!”

Everyone nodded in agreement, their gazes filled with admiration as they looked at the silver-haired young man.

One could easily imagine that the story of how Senior Ye transformed someone into an Immortal with just a word would soon spread far and wide, becoming the latest material for storytellers in teahouses.

And that stone wall, engraved with the enormous character for grass, would someday be regarded as a famous landmark in the Arid Province, attracting countless cultivators to pay their respects.

Of course, that’s a story for another time.

“Why, why is that guy stealing the show again!” Chen Xiao grumbled more and more, his fists cracking with rage, his handsome face twisted in frustration.

On one hand, he was shocked that Ye Junlin could really inspire Xue Wuhen to successfully ascend to immortality.

On the other, he was filled with resentment, wondering why Xue Wuhen didn’t just turn around and chop Ye Junlin down after becoming an Immortal!

After all, Immortals shouldn’t be insulted!

Had he forgotten how he begged humbly for guidance just a moment ago?

With a mere swing of his sword, he could have snuffed out Ye Junlin’s life. Why leave behind such a stain?

Chen Xiao couldn’t comprehend.

If it were him, he would definitely eliminate everyone who had ever offended him to relieve his resentment!

After all, becoming an Immortal meant reaching the heavens in one leap, and from then on, it would be a divide between Immortals and mortals. Even if he tore down a bridge, who would dare speak ill of him?

In that moment, Chen Xiao hated that Ye Junlin was still alive and resented Xue Wuhen for not behaving as he wished!

Old Liu’s expression was grim. Xue Wuhen was from the Xuanji Sword Sect, and his unexpected ascension would create significant obstacles for the Yuhua Sect.

For a sword immortal who specialized in the Sword Path, just imagining the destruction they could cause was terrifying.

However, at that moment, the Fallen Immortal Island, quietly floating in the sky, shrouded in dazzling immortal light, suddenly made a huge commotion.

Booming~

The sound of shaking reverberated across heaven and earth.

Countless people felt their chests tighten and their hearts race, each straining to widen their eyes, watching as the changes unfolded on Fallen Immortal Island.

Swish, swish, swish…

Several dazzling beams of light, each twenty yards wide, suddenly appeared, surrounding Fallen Immortal Island. The runes swirling around each beam looked like tadpoles, as if entering the beams would transport someone inside.

“The trials have begun!”

Countless people shouted in excitement.

Immediately, a hordes of cultivators rushed to the respective teleportation beams.

But then came the problem: Many cultivators discovered they couldn’t get in, as an outer layer of light blocked their way.

“Damn, I can’t get in!”

“That’s not fair! Why can some people go in?”

“Please, just let me in, just this once!”

…

Many cultivators blocked from entry slapped against the light barrier, sending ripples through it, their faces filled with indignation as they watched the chosen few inside being transported away, grinding their back teeth in frustration.

“What a strange judgment standard!”

Li Wujie frowned. Among those restricted from entering, there were cultivators of all levels, making it seem chaotic and unpredictable.

“I know! It’s judging potential!” Hong Qianye squinted her eyes, cutting to the chase.

Some cultivators might have high levels, but they achieved that through enduring hardship, while others were at lower levels but still in the early stages, having greater malleability.

Since this trial overlooked the heights of their realms, it probably meant they would be tested in other aspects, not just the traditional monster-slaying route.

“Let’s go.” Ye Junlin swept away like a gentle breeze; he still needed to check in.

When he stopped again, he was already inside a beam of light.

“Hmm, no problem.”

Ye Junlin nodded.

“Haha, I’m in too!” Li Wujie exclaimed happily, his laughter booming.

Beside him, Hong Qianye looked on disdainfully—what was there to be proud of? Wasn’t this just standard procedure?

If you couldn’t even qualify to enter, you might as well find a block of tofu to smash your head against.

Xue Wuhen felt a bit nervous, but as soon as he successfully entered the beam of light, he felt an immense sense of relief.

After all, he had just achieved ascension. If he were rejected, he would really start questioning life.

“Saint Son, you should go ahead; I’ll wait outside,” Old Liu said, a touch of embarrassment flashing in his expression as he feigned seriousness.

This senior from the Yuhua Sect knew that with his nearly depleted potential, he definitely wouldn’t be able to enter the passage to Fallen Immortal Island; waiting outside would be better than going up to humiliate himself.

Chen Xiao glanced sideways at the elderly man in gray but said nothing and charged towards one of the beams.

His speed was quick and fierce, showing no hesitation whatsoever!

Raging flames of anger burned in his eyes, as if he believed without a doubt that he would be fine.

Poof—

There was no obstruction whatsoever.

Inside the beam, Chen Xiao gritted his teeth, breathing heavily.

The scene of Xue Wuhen effortlessly becoming an Immortal had deeply impacted him, fueling his impatience to become the master of Fallen Immortal Island and make a qualitative leap in his realm.

Swish, swish, swish, swish~!!

Beams of light began to transport the testers.

What awaited them would be an unprecedented trial content.

Xuantian Sect.

“Fourth junior brother, look! Master seems to have gone in,” a silver-haired loli dressed in a green gauze skirt pointed toward the distance, her voice clear and tender.

Ye Junlin hadn’t let Bai Xiaoxi follow; he wanted her to stay on the mountain and guard the place.

“Yeah, hope he has fun.”

The boy with the pot lid hairstyle nodded. Thinking about the crowd the trial would draw made him feel uneasy; it was better not to join the excitement.

On another side.

Several figures stood atop a mountain peak, gazing at the majestic, mysterious Fallen Immortal Island.

“Everyone, if I join this trial, I might just become the new master of Fallen Immortal Island and ascend to the pinnacle of the Immortal path,” Cangjian Peak Master in a blue robe, his thick black hair tied back, spoke with a roguish demeanor, holding a sword in his arms, eyes serious.

Xu Yonian groaned in annoyance, “Just you? Better stay home!”

“Yeah, with Junior Brother Ye getting involved, there’s no chance for you!” Tianxiang Peak Master shot him a glare, putting him down.

“Fair point,” the other Peak Masters nodded in agreement.

Cangjian Peak Master turned away with a pout.

What the heck, everyone’s siding with Junior Brother Ye; can we still have fun together in the future?