Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 260

“Damn it! You dare speak to me like that, lowly Human Race?” Blood Slayer’s eyes flared with deadly fury as he shot his hand out, ready to grab.

Swish!

In the void, a massive blood-colored hand materialized, pulsing with energy waves at the level of an Immortal Sovereign, exuding a nauseating stench of blood.

The bright red took over the entire view, the palm’s intricate patterns clearly visible.

Feeling the overwhelming Pressure washing over her, Hong Qianye calmly formed a hand seal with her slender jade fingers, aiming a single finger at that blood-colored hand and sharply pointing.

Buzz, buzz, buzz, red ripples radiated out from her fingertip, like a boulder dropping in a lake creating vast waves.

The temperature around them shot up dramatically, as if they were at the bottom of a molten lava lake.

Boom!

The blood-colored hand clashed violently with a massive obstruction, and the circles of red ripples fought against it, quickly culminating in a scene of fragmentation.

“What?!”

Blood Slayer’s face changed drastically, as through that brief encounter, he finally realized why Hong Qianye was so powerful.

“Your Immortal Power quality… it’s actually the legendary seventh grade!!!”

His shout was almost a screech, his face painted with shock, his inner thoughts roiling like stormy seas.

What does this even mean?

An Immortal Power reaching seventh grade? Normally, only an Immortal Emperor would have that qualification.

Among the Undying Blood Clan, those who could cultivate their Immortal Power to such a level were few and far between, all of them of ancestor-level status.

Yet here, this Profound Immortal-level Human was showing off a seventh-grade Immortal Power? This was a phenomenon he had never witnessed before!

Hong Qianye sneered, “Looks like you’re not all that special.”

The other party’s cultivation was at the Immortal Sovereign’s ninth level, and she was able to counter him as a newly promoted Profound Immortal, thanks to her astonishing seventh-grade Immortal Power.

The higher the quality of Immortal Power, the more powerful the user’s capabilities!

Blood Slayer forced himself to suppress his shock, a grotesque grin spreading across his face as he fixed his gaze on Hong Qianye.

“Heh heh, what a treasure I’ve stumbled upon today! Your blood is even tastier than the average Immortal King!”

If he could successfully suck her essence blood, his true body would rapidly recover lost vitality, allowing him to reach the critical point of the rules of this world.

In other words, a top-tier Immortal King!

Hong Qianye felt revulsion at the unabashed greed and desire in his eyes, a visceral disgust creeping into her.

“Is that all you’ve got?”

With a wave of her hand.

In the void, a swirling mass of black fire appeared, containing destructive energy capable of incinerating all, along with an ancient aura that bore the weight of time.

Eight Desolates Profound Fire!

Swish~

The Eight Desolates Profound Fire converged into nine fearsome fire dragons, roaring and charging at Blood Slayer.

Their dragon roars reverberated throughout the vast sky.

“Arrogant! So what if it’s seventh-grade Immortal Power? Your cultivation is still shallow; you think I can’t suppress you?”

Blood Slayer bellowed, raising a hand above his head, where a blood-colored spear exuding a deadly aura coalesced.

Grasping it, the spear blazed with a grand crimson glow, like a blood sun hanging in the sky.

Swish!

With an imposing figure, Blood Slayer wielded the blood-colored spear and charged toward the nine fire dragons with full force.

Rumble!!!

The nine writhing fire dragons clashed with Blood Slayer, but soon, one by one, they were pierced, fiery blossoms igniting across millions of miles of void.

“Time for you!”

Blood Slayer, spear in hand, flapped his meat wings, transforming into a streak of bloody light racing toward Hong Qianye.

“True Flame Purple Phoenix Wing!” Seeing the opponent’s speed was remarkable, Hong Qianye was unfazed, summoning the surging Immortal Power within her, as a pair of dazzling purple fire wings appeared behind her, looking splendid.

Swish, as she flapped her wings, a torrent of purple flames swirled forth, rushing towards the spear-wielding Blood Slayer.

Swish, swish, swish~!

The two figures entangled in a fierce dance, sparks flying as they collided, unleashing powerful energy waves.

Though Blood Slayer had a significant cultivation advantage, striking quickly and accurately, he found himself at a standstill against Hong Qianye’s immense strength, seventh-grade Immortal Power, and rich battle experience—it seemed he was not gaining the upper hand!

If the gap between a Profound Immortal and a Celestial Immortal was like that between a hard rock and fine sand, then the gap between an Immortal Sovereign and a Profound Immortal was like the ocean versus a pond!

This gap was incredibly vast.

To be able to stand toe-to-toe with a top-tier Immortal Sovereign as a freshly promoted Profound Immortal was a rare spectacle across the endless universe!

Moreover, Blood Slayer was no ordinary Immortal Sovereign, but a standout among them. Even so, he couldn’t suppress Hong Qianye.

The more Blood Slayer fought, the more alarmed he became, never expecting that in this decayed world, there would be such a rare and exceptional talent.

In the Undying Blood Clan, this person would surely be nurtured as a primary candidate, with hopes of challenging the realm beyond Immortal Emperor and achieving true transcendence.

“It’s time to end this!”

Hong Qianye could see that while it appeared she could hold her ground, continuing to stalemate wasn’t the solution. She had to shatter this balance with absolute strength and take down this freak in one move.

Swish, swish!

Two purple flame blades shot forward, flanked by the sounds of wind and thunder, forcefully halting Blood Slayer’s assault.

Then, Hong Qianye quickly created distance, both hands forming seals, her flowing black hair dancing around her, her stunning face revealing a chilling intent as she coldly shouted:

“Red Lotus Hellfire!!!”

This was one of the top fire techniques in the Three Thousand Flame Sutra.

Previously she was unable to unleash it due to her low level, but now she stood at the threshold, wielding strength on par with an Immortal Sovereign.

Rumble, rumble~

The heavens and earth immediately dimmed, a terrifying Pressure suddenly emerged, recklessly expanding and unrestrainedly overwhelming.

On her raised palm, a flame resembling a red lotus bloomed, its petals translucent and swirling with intense crimson light.

“Die!”

Hong Qianye directed this technique at Blood Slayer.

Swish, that red lotus exploded, swirling in the air as it spun, pregnant with a terrifying aura capable of annihilating all life.

“What is this?!”

Blood Slayer’s heart dropped, as he was momentarily shaken by the cataclysmic fire unleashed by her.

Once he came to, he desperately flapped the meat wings behind him, encircled by a blood-red glow, trying with all his might to dodge.

But facing the onslaught of the Red Lotus Hellfire, Blood Slayer felt an overwhelming weight of Pressure that made it impossible to move a step.

“Not good!”

In the blink of an eye.

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, a massive burst of destructive red flames erupted in the sky, blindingly bright, leaving countless cultivators in the Arid Province unable to look directly, their hearts racing with fear.

Hong Qianye stood tall and poised, her aura ethereal, as she observed the explosion of the Red Lotus Hellfire, the light illuminating her enchanting face, a smirk creeping onto her lips.

“Heh heh, you forced me to get serious.”

At that moment, Hong Qianye felt a sense of achievement, especially knowing she had potentially crossed realms to eliminate a top-tier Immortal Sovereign at her level; claiming she wasn’t proud would be a lie.

But then, as the flames began to fade, Hong Qianye’s smile froze on her face, her pupils suddenly shrinking to pinpoints.

“This…”