Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 318

Ji Baxiao was feeling pretty down. Was having this name a curse or something?

Ugh!

Everyone else couldn’t help but stifle their laughter.

“By the way, what’s up with Taichu Holy Land? I just found out that Lian Chengbi is actually from the Undying Blood Clan. And the most crucial point is, I never heard of this race existing in Kunlun Realm before. Have I really been living under a rock?” Lin Duxiu frowned and said solemnly.

“Wait a second, if you haven’t heard about it, how do you know?” Ye Junlin had a moment of realization, his gaze flickering.

As far as the Undying Blood Clan goes, outside of a few ancient revivalists, hardly anyone in the entire Kunlun Realm knew about them.

Now that the Celestial Prince was bringing it up, it piqued Ye Junlin’s curiosity.

“It was Qin Ruyan who told me. I only found out from her,” Lin Duxiu glanced at the lady in the plain dress, showing a look of respect.

Ever since she released that terrifying aura, Lin Duxiu knew they were no longer on the same level.

“Miss Qin, how did you come to know?” Ye Junlin looked at this coldly dignified woman, his expression showing intense interest, as if trying to see through her secrets.

Qin Ruyan was silent for a moment, then softly replied, “I usually like to hang around the library and browse through ancient texts. There’s one old book that records characteristics of the Undying Blood Clan, which is how I recognized Lian Chengbi’s background.”

Her tone was slow and composed.

“I see, I’ve heard that Yaoguang Sacred Land’s library is one of a kind, with the most comprehensive historical records in the entire Kunlun Realm. I guess I underestimated it after all,” Lin Duxiu said, a hint of envy in his voice.

“So Miss Qin enjoys reading? I love books too! That feeling of swimming in a sea of knowledge is intoxicating,” Ji Baxiao mused.

Li Wujie chuckled and teased, “Brother, don’t tell me you’re into those adult books?”

“What, how did you know?!”

Ji Baxiao was taken aback, as if his secret had been revealed. He quickly composed himself and replied seriously:

“What’s the deal? Is there a hierarchy when it comes to reading? What’s wrong with those books? Let me tell you, they contain profound knowledge! They hold the ultimate secrets of human survival and the harmony of yin and yang. If one day I can grasp the path of yin and yang from them, that’ll mark the beginning of my rise to greatness!”

“I read those books, and I’m proud of it!”

Ji Baxiao declared firmly, his righteous demeanor making others think he was some scholarly cultivator…

Everyone was left speechless, shocked.

No wonder he was the Saint Son of Yin and Yang; even reading those books came with valid excuses!

“Well said! This talent is one I, Li Wujie, shall stand by!” Li Wujie burst into laughter, feeling like they were meeting in a different light.

“May I ask, are you a disciple of Senior Ye?” Ji Baxiao cautiously inquired.

“I am also his disciple!” Li Wujie puffed out his chest proudly.

“Big Brother! Allow me to pay my respects!”

Ji Baxiao was ecstatic and promptly knelt down to pay his respects.

Since acknowledging him as an adoptive father was out of the question, having a big brother was just as good!

Besides, this big brother was a disciple of Senior Ye, alongside Red Demon Hong Qianye.

That connection and background were solid!

“Little brother, please rise!”

Li Wujie smiled kindly and helped him up, patting his shoulder with a hearty tone:

“From now on, big brother’s got your back! Whoever dares mess with you, I’ll take care of them!”

“Big Brother, you’re truly the best!” Ji Baxiao exclaimed with excitement, almost speechless, feeling a wave of security wash over him. This feeling of finding a powerful ally was fantastic.

Hong Qianye intentionally doused his enthusiasm, “Just a heads up, if your big brother goes crazy, he might chop up even his own people. Don’t doubt my words; I’ve been there before.”

Ji Baxiao: “!!!”

Is it really that serious?

Chopping up his own people when mad?

“Shut it! Don’t scare my little brother!”

Li Wujie shot a glare at Hong Qianye and quickly reassured the Saint Son of Yin and Yang, “Little brother, big brother usually doesn’t lose it. That guy only goes around picking fights; you? You’re a talent, with such sweet words, how could big brother bear to chop you?”

Ji Baxiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and chuckled awkwardly, “That’s good, that’s good.”

For some reason, he felt a bit uneasy.

Whatever, having a big brother around is enough!

Lin Duxiu couldn’t help but admire his friend. With just a few words, he’d found a strong ally, which was definitely better than breaking through to the Profound Immortal level.

Ye Junlin paid no mind to the brotherly bonding but kept his gaze firmly on Qin Ruyan.

His intuition told him she was not simple, hiding a monumental secret!

However curious he was, Ye Junlin wasn’t going to dig into anyone’s background because everyone had their own secrets. Like him, he was just a cheat with a built-in system.

Noticing that Ye Junlin was staring at her, Qin Ruyan would be lying if she said she wasn’t nervous; she was afraid her words would get dismantled, provoking him into a fit and making him want to read her soul or something.

If that happened, with her current strength, she wouldn’t have any means to resist.

But she was overthinking; Ye Junlin had no such intention.

Qin Ruyan pondered briefly and politely asked, “May I ask, Senior Ye, are you also here for the Heavenly Dao Chess Match?”

Ye Junlin replied, “We just happened to pass by. I’ve heard the opponents in the match are quite strong.”

“Yes, I did my utmost, but in the end, I lost all my games,” Qin Ruyan said, biting her lip, appearing somewhat unwilling.

“After all, that old man is the Chess Sage. Many friends here have been utterly defeated by him,” Lin Duxiu said with a bitter smile.

Li Wujie suddenly had a thought and smirked at Hong Qianye: “What happened to that promise of winning in the chess match? You’re not much different from me, huh!”

“By the way, what’s your reward? Let’s hear it; it can’t possibly be better than mine!”

There was subtle mockery in his tone.

“Hmph!”

Hong Qianye frowned and chose not to respond to the taunts.

“Well, this opportunity is exceedingly rare; who in this world can match the Chess Sage in chess skills?” Ji Baxiao scratched his head and shared his thoughts.

His words struck a chord with everyone.

Qin Ruyan’s gaze shifted cautiously to Ye Junlin, “Senior Ye, what about your skills in chess? Are you interested in figuring out the Heavenly Dao Chess Match?”

Swish, swish, swish~

Everyone’s expectant eyes focused on this young man.

Surprisingly, Ye Junlin waved his hand, preparing to politely decline, “I…”

He wasn’t interested in this odd opportunity because even if he won, the reward wouldn’t be of much use to him.

Just then, a notification sounded in his mind,

“Ding! Congratulations, host, you’ve triggered a random mission: Win the Heavenly Dao Chess Match. Reward: Invincible Sword Heart!”

“Invincible Sword Heart: Those who possess the Invincible Sword Heart experience a significant increase in the power of their flying swords and sword techniques!”

In that instant.

Ye Junlin’s thoughts shifted, his gaze sharpened, and he said solemnly:

“I… am indeed interested!”