Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 246

Feng Qingyang returned to the Wujidao Sect, feeling something was amiss.

When did that guy from the Ye family become so sentimental?

But then he thought about it.

With the support of the True Immortals from the Seven Great Sects, even if the Red Demon Hong Qianye was powerful, he would surely die alone in battle!

“To avenge my son is an unbridgeable grudge! This time, I, Feng, will make that demon pay with blood!” Feng Qingyang’s eyes sparkled fiercely, like a dazzling golden lamp, his tone resolute.

“Master, you’re finally back! Things have changed!”

Just then, an elderly elder hurriedly ran up.

“Hmm? What happened? Speak!” Feng Qingyang frowned.

“Not long after you left, the Holy Master of the Xuantian Holy Land sent us a message, saying we should delay the war for a few days. He’s sending an envoy to the Xuantian Sect to investigate. Whether we attack then is another matter.”

Hearing this,

Feng Qingyang was stunned.

He didn’t expect the Holy Master of the Xuantian Holy Land to intervene at such a critical time and even send an envoy to the Xuantian Sect?

What was going on here?

Could it be that the Xuantian Sect has ties to the Xuantian Holy Land?

The Xuantian Holy Land is the foremost of the Four Great Sacred Grounds, holding a dominant position in the Central Region, the leader of the righteous sects.

The combined strength of the Eight Great Sects wouldn’t even be enough to put up a fight against it!

Since the Xuantian Holy Master personally spoke, how could Feng Qingyang dare to defy?

No matter how dissatisfied he was, he had to hold it in!

After all, one must maintain appearances. If he didn’t give face to others, what chance would the Wujidao Sect have in the future?

Feng Qingyang understood this logic,

Yet it felt utterly incredible to him.

Because according to previous descriptions, the Xuantian Sect was a facade created by the Fire Cult, but now it seemed the truth was rather different.

If the Xuantian Sect really was a branch of the Xuantian Holy Land, how would they handle the Red Demon Hong Qianye, who was hiding in the Xuantian Sect?

The more Feng Qingyang thought about it, the more frustrated he became.

What a mess of relationships!

No wonder the Holy Master of the Xuantian Holy Land was taking this matter seriously, sending an envoy to investigate!

Now he could only hope the Xuantian Sect had no ties with the Xuantian Holy Land. If that were the case, the extermination of demons could progress smoothly.

Otherwise, if the slogans were loud but the results were nil, wouldn’t he and the Wujidao Sect lose face in the Central Region?

“Since the Holy Master of the Xuantian has spoken, we should delay this matter for a while. Once the truth comes to light, we can act.” Feng Qingyang said helplessly.

Xuantian Holy Land.

The spirit energy here was exceptionally rich, making it the most suitable sacred ground for cultivation in the entire Central Region.

Mists floated gracefully, celestial springs gushed, mountains surrounded the area, creating a magnificent spectacle, every immortal peak intertwined with brilliant halos, with palaces and pavilions on the peaks—truly spectacular.

In the sky, countless powerful figures darted about, some flying on swords, some riding mounts, looking incredibly carefree.

Being a member of the Xuantian Holy Land required top-notch qualifications; even a mere entry-level handyman disciple had to be at the Unity Stage.

At this moment,

On a gigantic floating island resembling a sky city,

A middle-aged man donned a bronze ancient crown, his black hair cascading down to his waist like a waterfall, wearing a cloud-patterned qilin robe, stood with his hands behind him at the highest point of the Great Hall. His eyes were deep like the vast starry sky, his features sharply sculpted, radiating an aura of dominance.

His identity was one of the most esteemed figures in the Central Region.

This man was none other than the Holy Master of Xuantian!

Jiang Tianming!

“Master, you want me to go as an envoy to the Eastern Domain to check on the situation of the Xuantian Sect?” Below, a youth with an unremarkable appearance and a well-proportioned figure looked shocked and surprised.

Liu Qingming didn’t expect the Holy Master to issue such a special command.

“That’s right. I thought long and hard, and you are the only one capable of shouldering this glorious yet daunting task!”

Jiang Tianming said seriously.

Liu Qingming couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

He suspected that no one else wanted to take on this task, which was why it fell on him.

After all, the whole Central Region knew the Red Demon Hong Qianye was in the Xuantian Sect; anyone who went over would be essentially walking to their death, right?

“Master, actually I…”

“Hehe, I know your concerns, but I can assure you, the Xuantian Sect was not founded by the Red Demon. It actually has a deep connection with my Xuantian Holy Land.”

Jiang Tianming said meaningfully.

“What?!”

Liu Qingming was taken aback.

A sect so far out in the eastern border could actually have ties to the strongest immortal gate of the Central Region?

This news was incredibly explosive, comparable to the emergence of the Red Demon Hong Qianye.

“Many years ago, when my Master was in power, he once said that before his dear friend, Real Person Yan ascended, he was falsely accused by evil-doers of being corrupt. The old Holy Master believed the slander, and in anger, stripped most of Yan’s cultivation as punishment. Unable to bear the humiliation, Yan left the Xuantian Holy Land and lost contact ever since.”

“After the old Holy Master died, my Master became the new Holy Master, and the very first thing he did was to right that wrong, prove Yan’s innocence. Unfortunately, after leaving, Yan was never seen again, and that regret remained even after my Master ascended.”

“Now that the Red Demon Hong Qianye has appeared, exactly in the Xuantian Sect, I was reminded of this old matter.”

Jiang Tianming sighed.

Liu Qingming was dumbfounded, not expecting such a hidden story behind this.

“But there are so many sects with ‘Xuantian’ in their name throughout the Kunlun Realm. Isn’t it a bit hasty to conclude a relation with the Xuantian Holy Land based solely on that?” Liu Qingming said weakly.

He still didn’t want to go!

Jiang Tianming smiled, “That’s why I’m asking you to verify the matter, right?”

“The issue is, if it turns out to be true, how should we treat the Xuantian Sect?

We mustn’t forget, that Great Demon is right there; I seriously suspect he has usurped the legacy left by Real Person Yan.”

Liu Qingming expressed his concerns.

Jiang Tianming pondered, “If that’s the case, then let the Eight Great Sects deal with the Red Demon too. After all, it was founded by my Master’s close friend, and it has relations with my Xuantian Holy Land; we absolutely cannot ignore it.”

“Most importantly,”

He paused, his eyes shining with brilliance:

“Recently, my Sky-Piercing Instrument detected the emergence of the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains in the Eastern Domain. I was just troubled about how to justify the Xuantian Holy Land’s involvement, especially since the other three Sacred Grounds have been clashing fiercely recently, as you know.”

“But if we can establish the Xuantian Sect’s connection with my Xuantian Holy Land, then as a branch lineage, it will allow my Xuantian Holy Land to control the cultivation resources in the Eastern Domain. It wouldn’t matter how much the other three Sacred Grounds complain; they wouldn’t have the standing to criticize my Xuantian Holy Land’s intervention in the Eastern Domain’s conflicts.”

“So, do you understand how important the Xuantian Sect is?”

Upon hearing this,

Liu Qingming finally understood, looking at the remarkable middle-aged man before him, thinking to himself, it’s still you, old sly fox.

On the surface, it seemed all grand and noble; the reality, however, was that he wanted to cultivate a puppet force in the Eastern Domain, effectively using the Xuantian Sect to seize more cultivation resources.

And the Xuantian Sect was the perfect target!

As a branch of the Xuantian Holy Land, serving the Xuantian Holy Land seemed perfectly normal, right? Even if the other three Sacred Grounds were terribly upset, they’d just have to watch helplessly.

In the world of cultivation, especially for a power, the essence is just a tussle for territory and resources; the more one grabs, the better their initial advantage.

It should be noted,

Right now, the Central Region is in a state of intense competition, the transition between old and new powers has led to a reshuffling in many places. If the Xuantian Holy Land wants to maintain its hegemonic status, it must remain far ahead.

“Master, now that you’ve put it this way, I, Liu Qingming, can’t refuse! If I come back alive, this reward…” Liu Qingming rubbed his hands together, his eyes hinting wildly.

“I will bestow upon you a Top-tier True Immortal Level Magical Artifact!” Jiang Tianming said seriously.

Upon hearing this,

Liu Qingming’s eyes blazed, his breath quickening.

He was just a freshly minted True Immortal; if he could possess a Top-tier True Immortal Level Magical Artifact, it would be a tremendous help to him.

“Is this for real?”

“Absolutely!”

“Great, I’ll set off immediately to investigate the Xuantian Sect!”

Liu Qingming thumped his chest in guarantee and then turned around, striding off with great enthusiasm.