Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 317

“Very well, let’s see what you’ve got?” Hong Qianye sneered, forming a hand gesture as her aura steadily intensified.

Qin Ruyan’s expression was cold, her brows filled with sharpness as three lotus flowers formed above her head, radiating brilliant light.

In an instant, her aura became terrifying!

Boom~

Just as the battle between them was about to break out, a clear voice rang out from nearby:

“Cut!!!”

It sounded like a director’s commanding shout, authoritative and somehow imbued with some magical force that abruptly halted the fight.

“Who is it?”

Qin Ruyan was startled, sensing an unfathomable presence approaching.

At this moment, Ye Junlin strolled over, his handsome face looking otherworldly and refined, with long, snow-white hair flowing gently in the wind, shimmering like he had stepped out of a painting.

But as soon as he spoke, the mesmerizing atmosphere was shattered.

“Cut! Give me a break here!”

“Letting you fight just now is one thing, but now you want to keep going? Are you addicted to word count or something?” Ye Junlin replied, clearly unimpressed.

Qin Ruyan: “?”

What does that even mean?

Why can’t I understand this!

Seeing this, Hong Qianye quickly clasped her hands in respect and said, “Master!”

This scene hit the cultivators like a bolt from the blue.

They widened their eyes, their brains buzzing.

What did the Red Demon just call that guy?

Master?!

Did she really just call him Master?!!

The cultivators could hardly believe their ears; the notoriously ruthless Red Demon was actually willing to be someone’s disciple!

Who on earth is this young man to have such incredible power!

“It’s impossible; the Red Demon really has a Master?” The one most shocked was Lin Duxiu, the Saint Son of the Xuantian Holy Land.

Earlier, the envoy Liu Qingming had returned from the Eastern Domain and spilled all the tea, mentioning that the Red Demon had joined someone’s sect, who was called Ye Junlin and respected by the cultivators in the Eastern Domain as Senior Ye!

At first, Lin Duxiu didn’t believe it. After all, the Eastern Domain was such a backwater; how could it compare to the talent-rich Central Region?

Moreover, with the Red Demon’s status as the recognized top figure in the Demonic Path of the Central Region, extremely dangerous and difficult to tame, how on earth could he be willing to become someone’s disciple?

Now, seeing Hong Qianye respectfully bow and utter the term Master, Lin Duxiu finally realized it was indeed the truth!

Was Liu Qingming wronged? Was he not in his right mind?

If the Red Demon’s Master was real, then all the legendary tales that followed…

Lin Duxiu dared not think further, still feeling it was absurd.

“Hey, Xiaohong, are you really addicted to fighting? Is this lady also your enemy in the Central Region?” Ye Junlin asked seriously.

Hong Qianye looked a bit frustrated, “Master, you’ve misunderstood your disciple. I was going to stop, but she inexplicably provoked me, so I had no choice but to engage.”

Qin Ruyan frowned, “Isn’t it because you were about to attack us?”

Hong Qianye’s face darkened as she replied, “Don’t dump this on me. I have no enmity with you; why would I attack?”

Qin Ruyan was at a loss for words.

“Turns out, this whole thing was just a misunderstanding,” Ye Junlin waved his hand, “Since we’ve clarified things, let’s settle it peacefully!”

“Of course, Master!” Hong Qianye nodded.

Seeing the Red Demon so obedient, everyone’s curiosity about this young man deepened, feeling a considerable awe.

This guy must be a super big shot!

At that moment, Lin Duxiu couldn’t help but speak up, cautiously asking, “May I ask if you are from the Xuantian Sect, Senior?”

Ye Junlin paused for a moment, then smiled, “Indeed, I am the Grand Elder of the Xuantian Sect, Ye Junlin!”

“Gasp~”

Lin Duxiu drew in a sharp breath, feeling a whirlwind of complex emotions, not knowing how to express what he felt at that moment.

If this guy is from the Xuantian Sect, then he has ties to the Xuantian Holy Land, and the Red Demon has joined the Xuantian Sect. That means they are all on the same side!

Isn’t this just ridiculous?!

“Who are you?” Ye Junlin asked.

Lin Duxiu composed himself and respectfully bowed, “I am the Saint Son of the Xuantian Holy Land, Lin Duxiu!”

Li Wujie chuckled, “Oh, so you’re from the Xuantian Holy Land? That means we’re related to the Xuantian Sect?”

“Yeah, exactly,” Lin Duxiu replied with an awkward smile.

“Lin Duxiu, nice name! From now on, I’ll call you Xiu’er!” Ye Junlin said, patting the handsome man’s shoulder amiably.

Xiu’er?

Lin Duxiu froze.

He never imagined he would earn such an unusual nickname one day.

“Senior Ye, why not just call me Xiaolin?” Lin Duxiu said, his smile awkward as he tried to resist a little.

“No, I’m calling you Xiu’er!”

Ye Junlin said sternly, “Do you think it sounds bad?!”

His tone carried a sharp imposing force.

Lin Duxiu’s heart raced; this was a big shot that even the Red Demon had to obey. How could he dare to have any rebellious thoughts?

What a muddle!

Xiu’er it is then!

After all, even the mighty Red Demon was called Xiaohong, right?

Everyone was getting the same treatment here!

“No, no, it’s just that this form of address feels too friendly; I’m not quite used to it,” Lin Duxiu said, sweating profusely as he waved his hands.

“No worries, you’ll get used to it after hearing it a few more times,” Ye Junlin said seriously.

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the man beside Lin Duxiu, who seemed to be struggling to contain himself, looking quite uncomfortable, which shocked Ye Junlin, and he immediately asked with concern:

“Is this young brother alright?”

Ji Baxiao was almost bursting with an internal injury, desperately wanting to speak, he looked towards Qin Ruyan for help.

Qin Ruyan was speechless, feeling that this was quite orderly.

“Speak.”

Qin Ruyan simply uttered one word.

Upon hearing that, it was like a seal had been broken, and Ji Baxiao was suddenly rejuvenated, bursting with energy.

His eyes lit up as he eagerly looked at Ye Junlin, pouring out words like beans from a bamboo shoot, “Senior Ye, the moment I saw you, I felt an instant connection, like we could be distant relatives or something! If you don’t mind, I’d like to call you ‘godfather’!”

Ji Baxiao was always clever and thick-skinned, showing no regard for the dignity usually held by a Saint Son.

But mainly, he had seen Hong Qianye and Lian Chengbi fighting, and felt the aura from Qin Ruyan, realizing he was the weakest in the four great sacred grounds.

After all, his cultivation level was only at the peak of Celestial Immortal. He might rule where he was from, but his vision was far greater than that.

Upon seeing Ye Junlin appear, Ji Baxiao immediately thought of clinging on to this big shot. So what if he was the weakest?

Having a godfather is all that matters!

In this day and age, being strong is impressive, but having a solid backing is even more impressive!

So, Ji Baxiao was practically itching to call Ye Junlin his godfather, even willing to kneel and proclaim it right then and there!

The scene left everyone present dumbfounded.

This is just too shameless, right?!

“Impressive, this guy’s skin is so thick, I’m humbled,” Li Wujie sighed.

Hong Qianye looked cold, obviously not pleased.

“Ji, what are you…” Lin Duxiu’s expression was strange; his buddy’s intentions were way too obvious!

“Senior Ye, if you don’t speak up, I’ll assume you’re okay with it!”

“Godfather, please accept my greeting!”

Ji Baxiao said, preparing to kneel down and pay his respects without feeling embarrassed at all.

“Stop, stop, stop!”

Ye Junlin quickly reached out his hand, using his power to keep him in place, stopping him from kneeling.

What is going on here?

Suddenly gaining a godson out of nowhere?

“Senior Ye, what’s the meaning of this…” Ji Baxiao’s face showed distress.

“Cough, cough,” Ye Junlin pretended to cough lightly and said with displeasure, “Who starts off by becoming a godson without even stating their surname?”

“Ah, my bad!”

Ji Baxiao smacked his forehead and respectfully exclaimed, “I’m Ji Baxiao from the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground!”

“What? What did you just say?!” Ye Junlin asked, doubting his ears, repeating the question.

“I, I said I’m Ji Baxiao!”

Upon hearing this.

Ye Junlin studied the man up and down, then grinned with a meaningful smile, “Looks like you live up to your name.”

“Thank you for the compliment, Senior Ye!”

Ji Baxiao was overjoyed, thinking Ye Junlin was praising him.

“So about calling you godfather…”

“Not happening!”

“Uh? Why not?”

“The reason is quite simple; your name has already given the answer.”

Ji Baxiao: “???”