Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 323

Just like last time in the Underwater Royal City, he was running away in a hurry again.

“Ye Tian Emperor, remember, this young master isn’t scared; this is called a strategic retreat!”

Situ Yan suppressed his inner embarrassment and comforted himself silently.

After witnessing Ye Junlin’s power, Situ Yan knew he was facing an invincible Immortal King of the Human Race. Even if he fought with all his might, the odds were slim.

Unless he exploited the Order Ring, there was absolutely no way to beat him.

But using the Order Ring now?

That’s an ultimate treasure from the Bright Clan that could temporarily strip the target of their cultivation!

His original intention was to gather the revivalists and use this item to take down this group of ancient powerhouses once and for all.

To eliminate a recurring threat for good!

If he used the Order Ring against Ye Junlin, how would the follow-up plan proceed?

What Situ Yan wanted was to maximize his benefits!

Sure, the temptation of eliminating Ye Tian Emperor was hard to resist.

But if he could also take down the other revivalists and make full use of the Order Ring’s value, this operation would be even more perfect!

So,

Faced with Ye Junlin’s overwhelming assault, Situ Yan could only swallow his pride and run for it.

He was waiting, waiting for a chance to upend the Kunlun Realm!

As for his newly made ally, the Chess Sage, Situ Yan didn’t hesitate to abandon him.

After all, allies could always be found again!

I have to say,

Situ Yan’s reaction was quick; he even burned his own essence blood to squeeze out his potential, unleashing one of the top five escape techniques of the Heavenly Realm… Holy Light Escape Technique!

Holy Light Escape Technique was a famous escape method in the Heavenly Realm, only members of the Bright Clan royalty were qualified to practice it.

Once this technique was used, it was as quick as lightning!

In just a few breaths, Situ Yan had left Cangmu State and hidden in a remote part of another state.

This speed was so outrageous, even Immortal Emperor-level beings were astounded!

At that moment,

Seeing Situ Yan and the others disappearing in an instant, the Chess Sage stood frozen in place, completely dumbfounded.

Are you kidding me?!

A top heir of the Bright Clan royalty actually chickened out like this?!

What happened to the promise to advance and retreat together?

The Chess Sage felt utterly frustrated by Situ Yan’s immediate escape, and he found it hard to comprehend.

In his eyes, as long as everyone teamed up, how could they not suppress this newcomer?!

“In my view, it’s because someone spread rumors about your origins earlier, which misled Situ Yan about your identity…”

After reflecting, the Chess Sage thought this was a more likely scenario, his eyes glinting sharply as he coldly chuckled, “Youngster, you can fool others, but you can’t fool me!”

“Huh?”

Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, he had felt a presence slip away quickly, disappearing in an instant, mysterious and unfathomable.

But right now, the mastermind behind the celestial chess game was here, and Ye Junlin had to deal with him first.

“Old man, you were the one who cursed me in the chessboard space!”

Ye Junlin smirked, raising the golden Immortal Sword in his right hand, aiming its tip at the distant old man in green.

Feeling the overwhelming aura approaching, the Chess Sage’s face changed drastically, his forehead dripping with sweat, gritting his teeth, “Impressive, you’ve actually cultivated to this level.”

“But if you want to kill me, it won’t be that easy!”

Due to backlash, the Chess Sage was in poor condition, but given the circumstances, he had no choice but to forcefully use forbidden techniques.

Boom!!

A terrifying aura burst forth from his body, spreading out like a hurricane in all directions, causing the ground to crack, with sand and stones flying around, resembling a dust storm.

When the Chess Sage lifted his head again, his eyes were blood-red like the sea, veins bulging, his expression extremely malevolent.

He was not only burning his essence blood but also draining vast amounts of his lifespan!

One could say, as long as this lasted for the time of a stick of incense, the Chess Sage would exhaust his lifespan and die.

Fortunately, this immense sacrifice could yield unparalleled terrifying power; during this period, he would not only return to peak condition but even far exceed his prime!

“I, by the Way of Chess, have ascended to immortality, walking this path for a very long time. Throughout this lengthy period, I have continuously created immortal techniques related to chess based on my advantages.”

“Even a common Immortal Emperor would find it hard to deal with me using my chess techniques!”

“Youngster, you’ve ruined my grand plans, and now you’re forcing me into this situation; if you don’t die, it would go against the heavens!!”

The Chess Sage’s aged voice scratched like sandpaper, filled with deep malice and hatred, resonating like sound waves across a vast expanse, making the creatures tremble in fear.

Swish!

He violently flicked his sleeve, revealing a terrifying surge of immortal power.

“Creating something out of nothing!”

In an instant,

Countless black and white chess pieces appeared around him, coalescing at an unbelievable speed into a black dragon and a white tiger!

“Go!”

The Chess Sage pointed, his voice thunderous with immense killing intent.

The black dragon charged forward, cloaked in overwhelming malice, its massive head blocking the sun, claws ready to strike, fierce and terrifying.

The white tiger lunged forth with a booming roar, comparable to a towering mountain, formed from a vast array of white chess pieces, they were visibly writhing over its body.

Roar~

With the sound of tigers roaring and dragons howling, it was deafening!

“Slash!”

Ye Junlin uttered a single word, and with that, his golden Immortal Sword swung down in an astonishing stroke.

The sword light tore through heaven and earth, separating yin and yang.

Both dragon and tiger struggled against the attack, but they were cleanly sliced in half.

Who would have thought, as their bodies were split apart, they transformed back into countless black and white chess pieces, merely losing a bit of their aura.

This eerie scene stunned those who arrived just in time from afar,

Especially Lin Duxiu and the others, who had never witnessed a battle between Immortal Kings, were utterly shocked by this sight.

“So it was that old freak’s doing!” Hong Qianye said solemnly.

Qin Ruyan frowned, “Will Senior Ye be able to handle the Chess Sage’s troublesome chess techniques?”

“Miss Qin, you need not worry, my Master is no ordinary person; this trivial skill is nothing to him! Just sit back and watch!” Li Wujie replied confidently.

As soon as he finished speaking,

The black dragon and white tiger pounced towards Ye Junlin, intent on crushing the figure that looked no bigger than a grain of rice.

“You young punk, in the face of my chess techniques, you’re only destined to meet your end!” the Chess Sage howled like a madman.

“Is that so?”

Ye Junlin remained calm, his hand raising the golden Immortal Sword once more, this time the sword shadows layered up, dazzling the eyes.

The overwhelming killing intent surged like a tidal wave, filling the very air with a ferocious energy.

Immortal Slaying Sword Technique!

With the blessing of the Invincible Sword Heart, the power of the sword technique was on a wholly different level.

Instantly, the black dragon and white tiger were shrouded in countless sword shadows, the horrifying malice enveloping them completely.

Before long, they vanished at a visible speed, with no chance of recovery.

“You actually…” the Chess Sage felt a jolt of panic in his heart, his expression grim.

“Old thing, if you don’t have any other tricks, come quietly!” Ye Junlin sneered, lifting his sword to slash at him.

“Young pup, don’t get too arrogant!”

The Chess Sage, furious, formed seals with his hands and shouted, “Infinite Chessboard!”

Swish swish swish~

Suddenly, an enormous chessboard appeared beneath Ye Junlin’s feet, but that wasn’t all; countless other boards emerged around him, creating a dense prison-like enclosure.

“Heh, trying to trap me?” Ye Junlin remarked.

“Half right!”

The Chess Sage’s face was twisted, “But the main goal is still to make you die!”

As he spoke, his hand seals changed.

“Chessboard Destruction!”

Rumble…

The dense chessboards burst one after another, releasing terrifying energy that produced ripples in the void, the mighty air vortex surged like a hundred thousand tornadoes unleashed.

The scene was breathtaking, akin to the apocalypse!

It’s no exaggeration to say that even the Sea Whale Ancestor would struggle against this move; even if his physical body was incredibly strong, if he took the full brunt of the explosion, he would certainly perish, his divine soul obliterated…