Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 301

After finishing their last seafood feast, Ye Junlin and the others officially set off from Heavenly Daughter Country.

Before leaving, Dongfang Jing and Dongfang Mengyao were reluctant to part ways, exchanging solemn farewells.

Staring in the direction where the Kunpeng had disappeared, this mother-daughter duo was lost in thought, gazing longingly.

“Mother, do you think I’ll ever see him again?” Dongfang Mengyao’s delicate and beautiful face showed a hint of sadness.

He was the first man to have truly entered her heart, and from now on, she probably wouldn’t feel anything for any other man.

Dongfang Jing felt the same turmoil inside her, as this man was the one she had always yearned for; not getting him was her biggest regret!

“Mengyao, Senior Ye possesses immense abilities and an unfathomable background. We two shouldn’t harbor foolish hopes. Besides, you’ve started off on a higher foot than I did. I hope you focus on your cultivation, after all, this legacy of mine will eventually be handed down to you to manage.”

Dongfang Jing sighed softly.

She had never seen such an extraordinary man. Even the lofty Heavenly Tribulation had to heed his commands and dare not offend him.

Thinking about it, it felt like a dream!

Who would believe this if she told anyone outside?

Dongfang Jing inwardly envied Hong Qianye, who seemed to have latched onto a great opportunity!

“Yeah, I’ll do my best…” Dongfang Mengyao bit her lip and nodded gently.

Recalling her first meeting with that young man and the series of amusing events during the Flower Car Festival, she couldn’t shake off the unforgettable feeling. But now, that sincere emotion would remain buried deep within her heart.

Perhaps one day, fate would allow them to meet again…

The vast clouds constantly churned, and the scenery around them rapidly changed.

Half an hour later, the Kunpeng had crossed several continents, its speed even making Immortal Sovereigns envious and ordinary Immortal Kings gasp in awe.

“Ugh, so boring, really boring,” Li Wujie complained, wiping his beloved sword with a cloth while sulking against a tree, sighing as if feeling unappreciated for being left out.

He had thought his charisma would dazzle throughout Heavenly Daughter Country, drawing countless girls’ cheers and shrieks, basking in the spotlight.

Instead, the harsh reality was that he was just left sitting on the sidelines.

Looking back, it felt rather frustrating!

Seeing this, Hong Qianye joked, “Junior Brother, life is long; just bear with it a little, who told you to be so forgettable?”

Li Wujie paused mid-wipe, glaring with a dark face, “If you didn’t speak, no one would take you for a mute!”

Hong Qianye shot him a sidelong glance, “What do you care?”

“Don’t think just because you have high cultivation that you’re something special! I, Li Wujie, also have a temper!” Li Wujie snapped back furiously.

“Come on, even if I hold back on my cultivation, I can still absolutely crush you!” Hong Qianye sneered, rolling up her sleeves to reveal her fair arms, ready to throw down at any moment.

“Ha, that’s a challenge then!”

Li Wujie’s gaze sharpened, his blood boiling like lava, his heart pounding like a drum.

Just as the atmosphere grew tense.

Suddenly, a delicate blue origami crane, radiating strong energy fluctuations, swooped over their heads.

“Huh?”

The two froze in place.

Hong Qianye swiftly caught the crane in her hand.

“What the heck is this? It flew all the way to our island?” Li Wujie leaned closer, curiosity all over his face.

“This is a message crane widely used by cultivators in the Central Region, but it seems like it’s a distress signal,” Hong Qianye quickly deduced and was about to release it to let the wind carry it away.

She had no interest in rescuing strangers, so it was better to let the crane keep flying.

“Wait, let’s open it first!” Li Wujie snatched the crane back, wanting to see who was calling for help.

Hong Qianye frowned but said nothing.

Li Wujie swiftly unfolded the crane, discovering hurried and chaotic writing on the paper that exuded an urgent plea.

“Dear friends, this is urgent! The Fire Cult, under the command of its Sect Leader, is invading North Origin State to besiege Litang City. Please lend a hand and help the suffering people!”

After reading, Li Wujie frowned, “The Fire Cult? Why does that sound so familiar?”

Then he suddenly turned to Hong Qianye with surprise, “Hey, isn’t that the sect you founded? Are your subordinates stirring up trouble?”

“Bullshit, I had no idea!”

Hong Qianye snatched back the paper, examining it carefully, her expression growing stormy as if it were about to rain.

This clearly showed that some lowly scoundrels were using her name to rally demonic cultivators to create chaos in the world!

The nerve of those fools, strutting around with a feather as if it were a flashing sword!

Even if the Fire Cult wanted to be reestablished, it would need her consent, and yet those idiots bypassed her, instigating conflict without her say-so.

What the hell was going on?

Seeing Hong Qianye angry and flustered, Li Wujie’s previous annoyance vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of schadenfreude.

Bending over with laughter, tears of mirth in his eyes, he roared, “Hahaha, this is too funny, incredibly funny!”

Hong Qianye, teeth gritted, shot him a glare, “Get lost!”

Li Wujie ignored her and continued to laugh away.

“Hmph!”

Hong Qianye, furious, turned on her heel and stormed off, only to soon hear Li Wujie’s voice behind her, “Hey, are you really just going to let them go?”

“What’s your rush? I’m going to discuss this with Master now.”

Watching the red-clad figure leaving.

Li Wujie crossed his arms, scoffing, “Please, what’s my hurry? It’s not like any of this is my business!”

At this moment.

Ye Junlin was casually lounging in a chair, engrossed in a book that the daily system sign-in had gifted him, titled “Fantasy: Stronger When Faced With Strength, My Cultivation Is Limitless.”

For some reason, the content in the book closely resembled his own experiences, especially since the male lead was incredibly handsome, which made him feel relatable!

“Master, I have something to discuss,” Hong Qianye approached respectfully.

“Go ahead, I’m listening,” Ye Junlin replied, still glued to the book.

Then, Hong Qianye recounted the situation with the origami crane to the silver-haired youth.

“Oh? I didn’t know such a thing was happening,” Ye Junlin closed the book, intrigued. “So, you want to go hold the culprit accountable?”

“Yes, that scoundrel dares to use my name and rally forces to invade North Origin State. If I don’t step in, won’t that just embolden his arrogance?”

“And if he succeeds, more demonic cultivators will be manipulated, wreaking havoc in the Central Region.”

Hong Qianye clasped her hands solemnly, “Therefore, I request Master to allow me to go to North Origin State and handle this!”

“Is that so.”

Ye Junlin pondered thoughtfully.

[ Ding! Congratulations, host, you’ve triggered a new mission. Head to Litang City to sign in. Successful sign-in will advance Great Wilderness Prisoning Point to Great Wilderness Prisoning Hand! ]

Suddenly, a system prompt sounded in Ye Junlin’s mind.

Instantly, he had made a decision and waved his hand, “It’s on the way, so I’ll accompany you to take a look.”

“Thank you, Master!”

Hong Qianye was ecstatic.

Although she could handle it alone, somehow the thought of having her Master accompany her made her feel happier inside.

Looking at the detailed description of the skill, Ye Junlin nodded in satisfaction.

The advanced version of Great Wilderness Prisoning Hand was directly more powerful than the Great Wilderness Prisoning Point, equivalent to a top-tier supreme technique!

To put it bluntly, if the Sea Whale Ancestor were still around, a single slap could take him out!

Then, with Ye Junlin’s guidance, the Kunpeng slightly changed its course toward North Origin State.

North Origin State.

It was a place constantly blanketed in heavy snow, a frozen world.

In many areas, the snow accumulated to seven or eight meters high; an unprepared person stepping into it would be frozen solid.

Of course, nowadays, with the vastly improved cultivation environment, there were no longer any untrained individuals. Even the most ordinary of women and children started at the Qi Refining Stage, and Foundation Establishment practitioners were everywhere.

But along with this, greater external threats loomed!

Litang City.

It was an enormous cultivation city, regarded as a holy land in the hearts of cultivators from North Origin State.

Here, the finest cultivation resources of North Origin State gathered, housing an unparalleled massive marketplace, filled with hidden talents and experts aplenty.

Moreover, beneath this city lay thirty Immortal Veins, and there were tens of thousands of Spirit Veins offering resources to cultivators at every level. If one could sit and cultivate here, their efficiency in breaking through realms would far exceed that outside.

However, for outsiders looking to settle down here, without hefty financial backing, one could work their whole life and still never afford even the cheapest small cave dwelling in Litang City. Most would rely on grueling work, barely getting by through renting, and by the time they grew old, their potential spent, they would be driven out by their landlords, shouldering their bags and leaving Litang City, returning to their hometown to settle down…