Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 252

“Junior Ye, congratulations! It hasn’t been long, and everyone from Mysterious Peak has become immortals,” Xu Yonian walked over, full of envy.

Ye Junlin waved his hand dismissively, “It’s nothing special.”

“Let me formally introduce you, this Celestial Being is from the Xuantian Holy Land in the Central Region, and has specially come to visit our Xuantian Sect!” Xu Yonian presented warmly.

“Senior Ye, just call me Xiao Liu,” Liu Qingming said, appearing incredibly nervous in front of this powerhouse, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, his eyes unable to meet the gaze of the mighty figure.

After seeing where things had escalated, Liu Qingming could no longer hold on to the perception he had before coming here.

Now, he fully believed in Ye Junlin’s identity as the Immortal Emperor.

This was the strongest Immortal Emperor, Ye Tian Emperor, who once faced off against the seven forbidden zones and quelled the dark turmoil!

“The Xuantian Holy Land?” Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, the name clearly resonated with him.

Noticing Ye Junlin’s confusion, Liu Qingming hurriedly recounted the experiences of Daoist Yan in the Xuantian Holy Land.

Xu Yonian beside him nodded continuously, verifying the truth of his words.

“Oh, that’s how it is,” Ye Junlin realized.

Though he didn’t have much of a concept about the strongest holy land in the Kunlun Realm, he was still somewhat surprised that the Xuantian Sect could have connections to it.

“So, did you come here to inspect our sect?”

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingming instinctively nodded, then suddenly began shaking his head like he had been electrocuted.

“No, no, I’m here specifically representing the Holy Master to express concerns for our Xuantian Sect. Seeing Senior Ye and the various fellow disciples living well, my heart can finally settle…”

Liu Qingming was very clear-headed, not daring to act superior, fearing upsetting the mighty figure.

“Haha, our Xuantian Sect and Xuantian Holy Land are like branches of the same tree!” Xu Yonian clapped and laughed, feeling a sense of acceptance of his status.

“Is that really the case?” Ye Junlin stared at Liu Qingming’s face, seriously asking, “Does your Xuantian Holy Land have no demands of the Xuantian Sect?”

Liu Qingming, drenched in cold sweat, lowered his head and didn’t dare to make eye contact, nervously saying, “No, none!”

“Really?”

“Absolutely!”

“I don’t believe you.”

“……”

Liu Qingming felt miserable inside.

After witnessing Ye Junlin’s strength, how could he still dare to reveal the Holy Master’s instructions?

Before coming, he thought it was a matter of ranks and hierarchical relations.

Now, he rather felt that the Xuantian Holy Land should be the one depending on the Xuantian Sect.

At this moment.

Boom, a powerful wave of immortal power surged!

In Liu Qingming’s shocked gaze, a breathtaking figure in red fluttered from the cave dwelling.

With an unparalleled beautiful face, a prominent flame mark on her brow, and those distinctive Danfeng eyes radiating an overwhelming aura.

Red Demon Hong Qianye!

Liu Qingming’s scalp went numb; after so many years, he finally met the infamous Great Demon who once plunged the Central Region into chaos again.

Having broken through to the Profound Immortal rank, Hong Qianye was in high spirits as she walked, suddenly stopping dead in her tracks as if she’d seen something.

In Hong Qianye’s eyes, Li Wujie, Bai Xiaoxi, the Great Mushroom King, and Kunpeng all stood at the Celestial Immortal fifth level. This sudden phenomenon left her utterly dumbfounded.

What’s going on?

Are they banding together to cross the Lightning Tribulation?

Li Wujie coughed a few times, solemnly stating, “Brother Hong, just as you see, I’ve gone through great hardships to reach this present position of a Celestial Immortal!”

Hong Qianye responded with a chuckle.

Clearly, she wasn’t buying that.

One could pass, two could be squeezed together, but suddenly four had become Celestial Immortals—there was no way it happened that fast!

Who are you fooling?!

With her arms crossed, Hong Qianye quietly observed Li Wujie, who couldn’t handle the disdainful look any longer and had to reveal the truth.

After he confessed, fearing being looked down upon by Hong Qianye, he earnestly said, “I admit, I took a shortcut, but my determination to seek immortality is genuine.”

Hong Qianye felt quite annoyed, remembering how she had struggled against the Lightning Tribulation only to find now that others had it handed to them!

“Little Hong, you arrived just in time. This one is a cultivator from the Central Region, from the Xuantian Holy Land, specifically here to visit our Xuantian Sect. The relationship between our sect and the holy land is extraordinary,” Ye Junlin stated.

“Xuantian Holy Land?”

Hearing those four words, Hong Qianye squinted her eyes slightly, cold rays of light flashing as she scrutinized Liu Qingming.

“Brother Hong,” Liu Qingming was drenched in sweat, his legs trembling, feeling the overwhelming pressure from the Great Demon, forced to muster a stiff smile that looked more painful than crying.

Hong Qianye, with a half-smile, asked, “When did the top holy land in the Central Region also wish to lower themselves to visit this remote place?”

“Brother Hong is joking. Our Xuantian Holy Land and Xuantian Sect are like branches of the same tree. You are also part of the Xuantian Sect, making it even more closely related!” Liu Qingming replied nervously.

“Humph, back then the Xuantian Holy Land thought too highly of itself and didn’t directly strike at my Fire Cult. I won’t hold that against you, but don’t attempt to get chummy now!” Hong Qianye sneered.

Perhaps the Xuantian Holy Land believed that the Fire Cult was already on its last breath, so they refrained from intervening directly, adopting an observing stance.

Hong Qianye’s greatest hatred was for the Taichu Holy Land ranked second!

To this day, the attackers were still fresh in her mind.

“Yes, yes, yes.” Liu Qingming hurriedly agreed.

At the same time, he felt a twinge of envy. No wonder the former Great Demon who had fled to the Eastern Domain could reach such heights—it turned out he had a hugely influential mentor.

What luck!

Poor folks in the Central Region remained in the dark, thinking they could still suppress this Great Demon like in the past.

Little did they know.

Times have changed!

Xu Yonian and the others felt startled by their conversation; no wonder Junior Ye’s senior disciple was so extraordinary; it turned out he was already a prominent figure in the Central Region.

“Since you’ve come from afar, we should show our hospitality and celebrate that our Xuantian Sect has produced more immortals,”

Ye Junlin said seriously, “In this situation, I propose hot pot!”

“Little Black, you’re in charge of the base ingredients.”

Great Mushroom King: “!!”

So it seems, I can’t escape this calamity, can I?

Originally overjoyed at transforming into Immortal Medicine, the Great Mushroom King suddenly realized that its position hadn’t changed at all.

“Waaah, just think of it as a bath; I’ll endure and it’ll be over,” the Great Mushroom King thought, feeling literally on the verge of tears as it comforted itself.

Soon.

With the broth prepared by the Great Mushroom King, Bai Xiaoxi enthusiastically tossed various ingredients into the large hot pot, while Hong Qianye carefully controlled the heat, and Li Wujie provided encouragement, effectively working together, each fulfilling their role.

Liu Qingming watched, completely dumbfounded.

Is this the true purpose of the disciples?

But to be honest, feeling such warm hospitality as the envoy made Liu Qingming quite touched, and his favorability toward the Xuantian Sect significantly increased. He’d have to speak well of them before the Holy Master when he returned.

Very quickly, everyone gathered around the hot pot to eat.

The steaming hot pot was filled with fresh ingredients, especially paired with the mushroom broth, enhancing the flavor several levels, making each bite unforgettable, feeling almost transcendent.

During the meal, Liu Qingming felt that the atmosphere was truly heartwarming, moved to tears, and on the spot transmitted the complete version of the Xuantian Technique to Sect Master Xu Yonian.

Xu Yonian was moved as well; the complete version of the Xuantian Technique was indeed far superior to the incomplete fragments.

The gap was like heaven and earth—no wonder it was the supreme art of the Xuantian Holy Land!

The next step was to popularize the Xuantian Technique within the sect, which would cause the entire sect’s strength to soar rapidly.

Just thinking about it excited Xu Yonian.

Watching Ye Junlin eating hot pot, Liu Qingming suddenly recalled the tea house’s storytelling and sincerely exclaimed:

“Senior Ye, when I learned that you single-handedly quelled the dark turmoil and subdued the masters of the seven forbidden zones, I was utterly in awe; with you in the Kunlun Realm, it’s a blessing for the people and a great fortune for the world!”

Hearing this.

Ye Junlin was immediately stunned, “What the hell?!”