Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 198

With the impressive performance of the 800,000 naval troops, the Eastern Domain’s various provinces were rhythmically influenced night and day, sparking a wave of support for the Yuhua Sect!

Even the most prestigious newspapers in the Eastern Domain joined in, using this trend to amplify their coverage, transforming the content of upcoming issues into calls for assistance for the Yuhua Sect and such.

Many cultivators started rallying slogans, insisting that the Yuhua Sect shouldn’t fight alone and that all powerful individuals in the Eastern Domain should unite to attack the Underworld Abyss together!

Numerous sects, dynasties, and noble families, swept up in this fervent mood and intense public opinion, quickly made statements offering to send teams to join the crusade against the Underworld.

In response to everyone’s goodwill, the Yuhua Sect Master immediately expressed gratitude and publicly announced the location and time for the upcoming gathering.

The date was set for the fifteenth day.

The venue? Shanhai Pass!

Just as the call to combat the Underworld was creating a stir outside, in the Arid Province.

Within the Xuantian Sect.

Atop Mysterious Peak.

Swish, swish, swish~!

Several beams of colored light shot out from a tiny island and landed, transforming into human figures.

Sect Master Xu Yonian stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes flickering with terrifying lightning runes, radiating a powerful and intimidating aura.

After spending time comprehending the Way of Thunder, his cultivation level skyrocketed, making him a top performer among those in the Tribulation Stage. If he continues on this path, becoming an Immortal is just a matter of time.

Becoming an Immortal starts with witnessing the Dao, and for someone like him, dedicated to the way of thunder, it would be even more favorable under the gradually restoring laws of heaven and earth.

The other peak masters had also gained significantly within Fallen Immortal Island, their realms and strengths vastly increased, radiating confidence like never before.

“Haha! I’m finally out! Finally out!” Cangjian Peak Master exclaimed excitedly.

Thinking about how he had been used as a punching bag by the muscle kangaroo inside, he almost wanted to weep.

But strangely, despite the relentless beating, it felt as if his body had been refined through countless trials, his meridians and acupoints reshaped—it was as though he had undergone a metamorphosis!

Most importantly, after eating the muscle kangaroo’s hot dish, the leftover immortal Qi actually lingered in his body, continuously nourishing his foundations and Dao bone, causing his cultivation to surge dramatically.

It could be said that he had stumbled into a fortuitous event through misfortune.

To the extent that the Cangjian Peak Master even wanted to shamelessly eat a few more bites of the warm dish…

Of course, that was just a thought—no possibility of actually putting it into practice!

“Hey, Junior Brother Jin, your mouth smells awful, like you’ve eaten poop,” Tianxiang Peak Master remarked, sensitive to the stench, pinching her nose and quickly distancing herself from the Young Man in Green Clothes, her pretty face filled with disgust.

“Bullsh*t! Be careful I don’t sue you for slander!” Cangjian Peak Master was stunned, then immediately gushed back as if he had stepped on a tail.

“Alright, alright, enough of that,” Xu Yonian said helplessly.

He then turned to Ye Junlin, gratitude evident on his face, “I must thank Junior Brother Ye for the ultimate treasure, which allowed us to achieve great gains inside.”

Ye Junlin waved his hand, “I just strolled around in there; however much you gained is your business.”

Suddenly noticing that the usually carefree Li Wujie looked a bit gloomy, Ye Junlin curiously asked, “Little Li, what’s wrong?”

Li Wujie hung his head, “Master, my eagle is gone.”

“What?!” Ye Junlin’s gaze involuntarily shifted downwards, his expression filled with sympathy.

Just a few days in there, and that thing was gone? What a pity!

While everyone was shocked by Li Wujie’s plight, they couldn’t help but feel sympathy.

Cangjian Peak Master patted Li Wujie on the shoulder, comforting him, “A man sheds tears only in sorrow; if you’re really feeling down, just cry it out.”

“By the way, how did that thing go missing?” Cangjian Peak Master abruptly changed the topic and asked eagerly.

Noticing the strange expressions on everyone’s faces, Li Wujie realized his slip of the tongue and quickly clarified, “I meant my big eagle!”

“Alright, alright, your big one, your big one, got it?”

Cangjian Peak Master retorted with irritation, “Why emphasize that thing is gone; what kind of person are you?”

Li Wujie: “……”

With his eye twitching, Li Wujie suppressed the urge to draw his sword and explained patiently, “I encountered the flying mount I subdued in the third round inside, but it doesn’t recognize me, you get it? The eagle is real!”

Everyone else: “Tsk~”

Ye Junlin was speechless, so you have a special attachment to big eagles, huh?

What a weird quirk!

“Understood, the beings in there probably have haughty personalities, considering their backgrounds are quite extraordinary. How could they treat us kindly?” Cangjian Peak Master shook his head, “Come on, bro, look on the bright side.”

“Exactly.”

Hong Qianye unusually agreed, feeling quite touched inside.

After all, he had been a firsthand victim; even if it was chickens, fish, or donkeys in there, they were all something to reckon with.

Li Wujie felt very dejected, but then seemed to think of something, his eyes lighting up as he gritted his teeth, “No, I need to get stronger and earn its acknowledgment sooner!”

“This big eagle, I’m destined to ride it!”

Seeing his disciple filled with inexplicable fighting spirit, Ye Junlin didn’t want to persuade him any further, and only encouraged, “Go for it.”

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, Sect Master Xu Yonian’s expression changed slightly.

“Sect Master, what happened?” Noticing the change in the Middle-aged Man’s demeanor, Tianxiang Peak Master frowned and asked.

Sect Master Xu Yonian said sternly, “I just received news from several elders; the Yuhua Sect is preparing to launch an attack into the Underworld, seeking to eradicate future troubles!”

“What?!”

Everyone was shocked—this was a significant battle that could enter the history books!

It’s known that the ancestors of the Human Race had repelled the beings from the Underworld numerous times, forcing them back into the abyss, but this time, there was a celestial sect willing to pay any price to penetrate the Underworld.

This was unprecedented!

After all, past human forces had always acted with restraint, unwilling to risk too much by delving into the old lair of those dark beings.

Because if they suffered severe casualties, not only would their power’s status plummet, but there’d also be a risk of enemies taking advantage!

Toiling away without any benefits!

Thus, it’s only natural that everyone would have these concerns, which explained why the Underworld had persisted for so many years—whenever its beings stepped out to cause trouble, they united to fight back!

This was why the Yuhua Sect’s decision shocked so many people.

“Wow, the Yuhua Sect has changed its tune; even though we’ve had our issues, it seems rather courageous now,” Cangjian Peak Master said in astonishment.

“The problem is, there’s been a surge of support from various factions, all expressing their wish to assist the Yuhua Sect and form an Eastern Domain coalition for this expedition!”

“At this point, it’s difficult for Xuantian Sect to stand idly by, so…” Sect Master Xu Yonian pondered.

Right now, the Xuantian Sect held the position of the second-largest sect in the Eastern Domain—a status earned through merit—and every move they made would be closely watched. If they failed to set an example, it would surely attract criticism.

“Is it truly that dire?” Ye Junlin’s eyes flickered as he recalled the slain avatar of King Dāngyōu and the suspected puppet master manipulating the situation in the Eastern Domain.

With the Yuhua Sect suddenly making such a grand declaration to attack the Underworld, a strange thought welled up within Ye Junlin.

【Ding, congratulations on triggering a new sign-in location: Underworld. Successful sign-in will yield unexpected rewards!】

At that moment, the system’s prompt echoed in his mind.

Ye Junlin chuckled softly; it seemed like it was time to take a stroll in that devilish place.

“Sect Master, I’ll represent the Xuantian Sect and head to the Underworld,” Ye Junlin stated.

“Junior Brother Ye, that’s absolutely not acceptable! You should stay behind to secure the sect while I and the other peak masters lead the team,” Sect Master Xu Yonian hurriedly countered.

In his view, his little junior brother was the pillar of the Xuantian Sect. Even if all of them perished, as long as the little junior brother remained, Xuantian Sect wouldn’t fall. But if even he encountered an accident, it would be a massive loss for the sect.

“No need; my mind is made up,” Ye Junlin waved his hand.

“That…” Sect Master Xu Yonian was also quite helpless.

“Sect Master, let’s go with Junior Brother Ye’s wishes. With his cultivation level, I don’t believe the Underworld can pose any threats to him!” Tianxiang Peak Master confidently declared.

“Alright then, it’s best to be cautious,” Sect Master Xu Yonian smiled wryly, even if he didn’t agree, what could he do?

“Haha, I’ve been itching to avenge my fallen human comrades! This chance to charge into the Underworld with Master is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

Li Wujie looked extraordinarily excited, gripping the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes sparkling with bloodlust:

“When the time comes, I’ll go absolutely wild~”

Ye Junlin felt a tug on his sleeve and looked down to see the silver-haired loli raising her cute and youthful face, expectantly asking, “Master, are you going out to play? Take me with you!”

Ye Junlin smiled, ruffling Bai Xiaoxi’s hair, “Sure, Master will take you for a day trip to the Underworld; let’s make some memories.”

Bai Xiaoxi raised her hands in joy, “Yay! We can go play again!”

“By the way, that little mouse needs to hurry and prepare some food, along with Master’s favorite milk tea,” Bai Xiaoxi suddenly remembered and dashed off to the workbench to get busy.

Xu Yonian and the others exchanged glances, feeling as if they were planning a group trip!

But that was the Underworld—a zone always referred to as the most mysterious and perilous place!

It seemed only this individual could remain so calm and collected.

Days passed by.

Soon enough, the promised time arrived.

The Eastern Domain was tumultuous, with heroes gathering from all directions.

Boom~!

A swarm of colossal warships set sail, with countless cultivators either flying with swords or riding mounts, streaming towards the gathering spot at Shanhai Pass like rivers merging into the sea!