Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 242

At this moment.

Five hundred Immortals surrounded Ye Junlin and company, grinning like they had just won the lottery, “Heh heh, this time you can’t escape!”

Elder Wei finally dropped his mask of hypocrisy, his fierce gaze scanning the group. Just as he was about to say something, his eyes landed on a striking figure in red.

Elder Wei thought he was hallucinating and rubbed his eyes, staring wide-eyed for another look.

After double-checking, his pupils shrank in horror, a chill crawling from his spine straight to the top of his head. It felt like his blood had frozen solid, a deep sense of cold creeping in from within.

It couldn’t be wrong.

It was him, that very person!

The iconic red outfit, that stunning face even women would envy, and the cold, indifferent aura that felt like frost were all clear signs he was the notorious Great Demon who had wreaked havoc in the Central Region!

“Elder Wei, that person seems to be…” Many of his fellow sect members spoke in trembling tones, terrified by what they were seeing.

Sweat poured from Elder Wei’s forehead, his face as pale as a ghost, “Yes, you’re not mistaken! He has indeed appeared!”

“The former Fire Cult Leader, Red Demon Hong Qianye!!!”

As this title was uttered, Elder Wei and the others couldn’t help but recall the blood-soaked, brutal Immortal War from years ago.

They remembered the red-clad figure descending with an overwhelming presence, the apocalyptic demonic flames sweeping the land, leaving the righteous coalition in shambles, with countless beings perishing under the onslaught of a multitude of Immortals, who had barely managed to defeat him.

Then he had completely vanished, with no clue of his whereabouts.

To think that many years later, he would reappear here, this terrifying Great Demon.

With his striking red outfit and the apocalyptic flames he could unleash, countless powerhouses in the Central Region had once feared him, referring to him as…

The Red Calamity!

These four words felt like heavy mountains pressing down on many hearts, making it hard to breathe.

His every appearance promised bloodshed!

Hong Qianye chuckled, his gaze playfully sweeping over the five hundred Immortals before finally landing on Elder Wei, the leader.

“I remember you. Back when the righteous coalition came to hunt me down, you, as an Immortal, hid in the rear shouting slogans. Tsk tsk, your courage was smaller than a mouse.”

With this embarrassing part of his history exposed, Elder Wei felt utterly ashamed, wiping cold sweat and chuckling awkwardly, “Leader Hong, I shouted, but I didn’t attack you, right?”

“Is it that you didn’t want to, or that you didn’t dare?” Hong Qianye’s words were laden with meaning.

Elder Wei’s heart trembled.

To be fair, he had just become a True Immortal back then; as a newly promoted one, he was no match for a True Immortal at the ninth tier like Hong Qianye. A single glance from him could turn him to ashes.

Under this fear, Elder Wei could only hide in the back and shout slogans.

It turned out that was the right thing to do. When the battle began, dozens of True Immortals charged to the front, only to be burned alive, leaving no remains!

Later, it was the Holy Master of the Taichu Holy Land who unleashed a Magical Artifact to suppress Hong Qianye and turn the tide of battle; otherwise, the death toll would’ve been even higher!

Elder Wei had always felt lucky about his decisions back then, puffing himself up whenever he discussed this famous battle, boasting about his bravery in facing the Fire Cult Leader for three hundred rounds, not knowing who had the upper hand.

After all, it was his mouth, and he could say whatever he wanted!

Bragging wasn’t illegal!

Most importantly, many in the sect believed his tall tales, enjoying a short-lived glory and elevation.

Now, with Hong Qianye calling him out to his face, Elder Wei felt utterly embarrassed, as he sensed many of his peers were casting disdainful glances at him.

So awkward!

“Hong, Hong Senior Brother, so you came from the Central Region? And you were the leader of a demonic cult?!” Upon realizing the truth, Li Wujie exclaimed in shock.

So there was a hidden powerhouse right next to him.

This was too much; how had he kept it a secret until now?

After realizing his identity was completely exposed, Hong Qianye looked at Ye Junlin with a complicated expression, “Master, actually I…”

“You don’t need to explain. I already knew your background when I took you as my disciple,” Ye Junlin waved his hand nonchalantly.

With the system panel, all secrets are laid bare.

The leader of the demonic cult, once a giant in the Central Region, might be a hot potato in someone else’s hands, but to him, it was nothing.

Hong Qianye was surprised; so he had known all along?

But then he remembered that Ye Junlin was an Immortal Emperor, and he felt a sense of relief.

“He, he is your Master?!” Elder Wei gasped, unable to believe his ears.

Could it be that this silver-haired young man was the Peak Master of Mysterious Peak, the Senior Ye that the Eastern Domain cultivators spoke of?

Even the former, ruthless leader of the Fire Cult was willing to be his disciple; how terrifying must his methods be?

Suddenly, hundreds of fearful gazes were fixed on Ye Junlin.

Hiss, hissing breaths filled the air.

Ye Junlin, annoyed, interrupted, “Hey, hey, that’s enough.”

It fell completely silent.

Elder Wei and the others were so scared they closed their mouths.

After all, this was a being even the Red Demon was willing to obey!

“I can tell you don’t know why I’m here. You must be here because of the incident at the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains, right?” Hong Qianye sneered.

“Yes, yes, you must have come to stir up trouble!” Li Wujie angrily brandished his sword, fuming.

What upset him the most wasn’t the revenge from five hundred Immortals, but that his moment was completely stolen.

After all, he was the one who had done the killing!

Elder Wei and the others were pallid with fear, internally lamenting.

Clearly, they were the ones surrounding, but why did it feel like they were the ones being cornered?

This was just too unfortunate!

Who knew that this sect would be so outrageous!

“If, I say if, we’re not here for revenge but rather to seek out Senior Ye for a discussion, would you believe that?” Elder Wei said seriously. “The plump guy who brought us here can vouch for it!”

In the distance.

Pfft, the Peak Master of Fuzhen Peak suddenly sneezed, a confused look crossing his chubby face. He was quite annoyed.

He was supposed to be a Tribulation Stage cultivator; how could he sneeze for no reason?

As he pondered, the Peak Master glanced toward the misty Mysterious Peak, patting his belly with emotion, “I imagine they must be getting along quite well now.”

At Mysterious Peak.

Hong Qianye coldly laughed, “You really think we would believe that?”

Elder Wei was nearly in tears, begging, “Please, Leader Hong, I won’t dare come again! I’ll say I didn’t see anything when I go back!”

Hong Qianye looked at Ye Junlin, who was unmoved.

Instantly understanding.

Whoosh, Hong Qianye slowly rose, addressing the group of Immortals with a playful look, “Rest assured, you’ll die very quickly.”

Upon hearing this.

Elder Wei glared and shouted, “Don’t get cocky! You think you’re still that Great Demon from back then? Times have changed; even I have reached the True Immortal ninth tier! If it comes to a fight, our numbers are on our side, you and your master might not win against us!”

“Exactly!” The others chimed in, defiantly preparing for a fight.

Although they were scared, it was better than waiting for death!

If a battle was to happen, so be it!

“Really?” Hong Qianye revealed a meaningful smile, his terrifying aura bursting forth, instantly engulfing all five hundred True Immortals present.

“Holy crap!!!” Elder Wei’s head buzzed; his expression was one of disbelief.

Are you kidding? That level is close to Profound Immortal, right?

It turned out that even after all these years, their positions remained unchanged.

They were the fish on the chopping board…