Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 226

On the way back.

As they neared the Xuantian Sect, Ye Junlin, who was lounging in a chair, stirred. He stretched out his hand to take off his eye mask, his face full of contentment.

This was some solid sleep quality, must’ve been all the hard work he did.

“Master, I have urgent matters to report!” Seeing the young man finally awake, Li Wujie hurried over, looking serious as he cupped his hands.

“I’m listening, go ahead.” Ye Junlin noticed a silver-haired loli had fallen asleep on him. It was Bai Xiaoxi, who was sprawled on his lap. With a smile, he reached out to pat her head, causing her to slowly wake up, looking all sleepy-eyed.

Li Wujie eyed Bai Xiaoxi, feeling a pang of envy.

How lucky Bai Shijie was to have such treatment; he also wanted to rest in the Master’s embrace…

If Ye Junlin knew this thought of his, he’d probably kick him away without hesitation.

She’s a silver-haired loli! What are you?

There’s no mirror, right?

“Ahem,”

Li Wujie pretended to clear his throat a few times, then said seriously, “Earlier, I encountered the patriarch of the Yuhua Sect at an ancient temple. He claimed to be the legendary Yuhua Sovereign, also a B-grade celestial official in the Immortal Court. Sounds like he has quite the standing in the Immortal Realm. In the end, he made a threatening remark about how he would definitely take us down sooner or later!”

“Oh?”

Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow.

Didn’t expect that the patriarch of the Yuhua Sect was doing quite well in the Immortal Realm, could probably come down here to hold successful entrepreneurship seminars.

“A celestial sovereign, huh, tsk tsk.” Ye Junlin was not afraid at all; in fact, he felt a strong sense of anticipation.

If this kind of experience package came knocking on his door, he’d have to gratefully accept it with tears in his eyes.

Little did he know, this expression stunned Li Wujie, making his heart race with shock.

Previously, he had just been talking big, so he had no worries. He actually understood that reaching the level of a celestial sovereign was a significant accomplishment; he never expected his own Master could stand shoulder to shoulder with such a being.

But now, combining past experiences and the unexpected reaction of Ye Junlin, a bold guess emerged in his heart.

Looks like Master really has the power to suppress the Yuhua Sovereign, which is why he’s so eager!

Is Master perhaps the reincarnation of the legendary Immortal Emperor?

Or to be bolder, maybe Master is already an Immortal Emperor!!!

Li Wujie was spiraling with wild thoughts; the image of his Master was rising ever higher in his mind.

He could see that his Master was not the least bit concerned about the threat from Yuhua Sheng.

With that thought, Li Wujie straightened up a bit more, feeling a sense of invincibility from having such a Master.

Ye Junlin had no idea that in the mind of his third disciple, he had already been imagined as a terrifying Immortal Emperor.

Even if he found out, he’d just shrug it off with a laugh.

What if he were an Immortal Emperor?

Even if he were one of the Four Absolutes from the Kunlun Realm, a being beyond the Immortal Emperor—if they dared to attack him, he’d create a fifth absolute in no time!

So what if he’s not an Immortal Emperor?

“By the way, is something wrong with the ascension passage in the Immortal Realm? I haven’t felt any signs of ascension even now.”

Ye Junlin thought of something and pondered.

He suspected that the ascension passage had been sabotaged by the Alien Races, making it impossible for celestial beings to come here directly.

Otherwise, the patriarch of the Yuhua Sect would’ve definitely appeared first to stir up trouble!

“Forget it, I’ve always gone with the flow when it comes to upgrades.”

“If it’s there, it’s there; if not, then not.”

“Cultivation? It’s impossible; it’ll never happen in this lifetime. I’ll have to live off the cultivation levels of others.”

Ye Junlin shrugged, his face indifferent.

In his last life, he’d lived through an intensely competitive society; now that he had transcended, he was determined not to compete; he just wanted to chill!

“Li, if there’s nothing else, you can step back.”

“Yes!”

Li Wujie, filled with wild thoughts, restrained his excitement and exited.

“Xiaoxi, I’m craving osmanthus cake.”

“Okay, I’ll make it right away!”

Hearing this, Bai Xiaoxi perked up, her little legs hurriedly running to the workbench.

As long as it was Master’s request, she’d comply unconditionally.

At this moment, after stepping back, Li Wujie swaggered down the green path.

Seeing Hong Qianye meditating on a locust tree, Li Wujie intentionally approached, standing under the tree and clearing his throat, “Ahem!”

Seeing no reaction from her, he persisted, coughing louder and louder, more exaggerated, as if trying to cough out a lung.

“Ahem ahem!! Ahem ahem!! Ahem ahem ahem ahem ahem!”

Hearing the violent coughing nearby.

Hong Qianye’s forehead twitched, and she felt murderous intent rising within her; those beautiful Danfeng Eyes flew open, filled with raging fury, she coldly said:

“If you make that noise again, I’ll rip your vocal cords out!!”

Hearing this, Li Wujie finally stopped his cough, a bit sheepish, “Hong Shixiong, you finally acknowledged me.”

Hong Qianye was fuming.

Seriously, is this guy mentally challenged?

Get to the point already!

Seeing Hong Qianye’s increasingly dark expression, Li Wujie quickly spoke, “Well, I know you’re impatient, but hold on, I have major news to tell you.”

“By the way, do you want to hear it?”

Hong Qianye: “……”

I genuinely want to peel your head open to see if there’s any excrement inside!

You came over to cough for ages, and it ends with this?

Hong Qianye truly began to suspect this guy was intentionally looking for trouble.

If he was, she might just have to make a move!

“Just say it already!” Hong Qianye grinded her teeth.

Li Wujie lowered his voice, “Guess what I’ve discovered?”

“I’ve discovered you’re just a fool! Can you please get to the point!” Hong Qianye snapped, pointing at the Hat Man below, fuming.

“Alright, alright, my bad.”

Li Wujie didn’t want to keep them in suspense anymore, saying in a serious tone, “I believe you noticed Master’s cultivation level seems endless, growing stronger against strong foes, with no limit at all.”

“His true power remains a mystery.”

“Are you implying…” Hong Qianye narrowed her eyes, a glimmer of sharp light flashing in them.

“I’m here to tell you that Master’s true identity is actually an Immortal Emperor!” Li Wujie declared solemnly.

Hong Qianye’s expression froze instantly.

An Immortal Emperor?

You’re saying that guy named Ye is an Immortal Emperor?

She truly could never have guessed this, or rather, she never dared to think that was a possibility.

Because that was just too shocking!

“You better provide some reasonable basis; otherwise, you’ll pay for your foolishness just now!”

Hong Qianye stared coldly at the Hat Man.

Li Wujie had anticipated the skepticism and calmly said:

“Earlier, I reported to him about the Yuhua Sect patriarch. Regarding that Yuhua Sovereign who claimed he would take revenge, Master showed no panic at all; in fact, he seemed quite eager. Would you call that a normal reaction?”

“Only someone who has nothing to fear—who possesses the strength to crush the opponent—would disregard such threats, right?”

“Don’t forget, that Yuhua Sect patriarch is a celestial sovereign from the Immortal Realm. When he says he’ll take revenge, who in the Kunlun Realm wouldn’t be afraid?”

“But I didn’t see any fear on Master’s face. Based on previous experiences, I dare to conclude that Master is very likely an Immortal Emperor!”

After hearing this analysis.

Hong Qianye’s brain hit a freeze.

Is this… really true?

She wanted to refute this view, but she terrifyingly realized that she had no counterarguments.

Could it be, just as he said, that the one surnamed Ye is genuinely an Immortal Emperor?!