Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 325

When the Old Man emerged, everyone was stunned.

Especially when he held two identical flying swords, but the quality levels were worlds apart. Ye Junlin couldn’t believe his eyes; he almost thought he was hallucinating.

What’s up with this old guy?

Forget about that bizarre entrance—the Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword alone was enough to nearly blind him!

You see, this was the Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword!

Its lethality was surely a thousand, if not ten thousand, times stronger than the original Cangyuan Sword!!

Most importantly, the fact that the other party was making such a show meant he was clearly handing over the choice of the two Magical Artifacts to Ye Junlin.

If he didn’t take advantage of it, would that be reasonable?

Who wouldn’t find such immense temptation impossible to refuse?

“Young friend, do you prefer this Ultimate Immortal King Level Flying Sword or this Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword?”

The Old Man grinned, his demeanor warm and friendly, repeating his earlier question.

Those deep sea-like eyes held a glimmer of sharpness submerged beneath the amiable facade, but he maintained a genuine and sincere smile on his face.

“Wow, what a stroke of luck. My Master’s gotta choose that Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword!” Li Wujie whispered.

He was starting to think about tossing his blade into the river to give it a go!

Hong Qianye squinted her eyes, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

After the game incident with the Chess Sage, he felt even more so that you don’t just get free lunches from heaven.

And even if you do, it’s probably made of iron and could crush someone’s head!

Just when everyone thought the answer was obvious…

Ye Junlin solemnly stated, “My friend, I prefer that Ultimate Immortal King Level Flying Sword!”

The place fell silent.

Lin Duxiu and the others were secretly impressed—Senior Ye is truly honest!

“Huh?”

The Old Man’s expression changed slightly, seemingly surprised, before he hesitated to emphasize, “Are you certain you prefer the Ultimate Immortal King Level Flying Sword, not this Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword?”

“Think it over again!”

Who would’ve thought?

Ye Junlin pointed at the Cangyuan Sword, confidently stating, “What I just dropped was indeed this Ultimate Immortal King Level Flying Sword!”

Although the Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword was incredibly tempting, the genuine Cangyuan Sword was bound to the system reward, and it would definitely reach that level in the future, possibly far exceeding it!

So, if he chose the latter, it would be akin to picking up sesame seeds while throwing away watermelons!

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure!”

“Are you really sure?”

“Absolutely sure!”

“Alright then…”

The Old Man’s smile was a bit strained, a hint of confusion flickering in his eyes.

But when he saw Ye Junlin’s unwavering gaze, something stirred within him, evoking a degree of admiration.

Nowadays, to find such a principled Cultivator was truly rare!

What a shame…

“Friend, please take care.”

With a whoosh, the Cangyuan Sword flew like a fish, its body emitting a crisp, ringing sound.

Ye Junlin reached out to grasp the sword, his eyes sparkling with unexpected meaning.

“Well then, since you’ve taken possession of your Magical Artifact, I’ll take my leave. Until fate brings us together again.”

The Old Man smiled, his grin feeling like a warm spring breeze.

“Hold on!”

Ye Junlin suddenly stopped him, pointing at another flying sword strikingly similar to the Cangyuan Sword, his tone leaving no room for doubt:

“That one is mine too!”

Everyone’s expressions turned strange; this behavior was a bit too…

“Heh, what’s wrong with that? Good things are meant to be snatched!” Red Qianye, once part of the Demonic Path, wore an amused smile, fully endorsing this action.

Lin Duxiu felt his scalp tingle; of course, this master and disciple were quite similar.

“Something’s off,” Qin Ruyan frowned, her instincts telling her this matter was not so simple.

At that moment, after hearing Ye Junlin’s words, the scholar-clad Old Man froze for a moment, his lips almost unable to suppress a grin.

Now that’s more like it!

In the world of Cultivation, who believes in honesty and integrity?

Murder and treasure hunting were the norms!

Especially upon seeing this Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword—how many Cultivators wouldn’t feel greed bubbling up?

The old man had previously felt a slight guilt, thinking it was wrong to deceive.

Looking back now, he realized he was overthinking it!

Kid, you’ve dug your own grave!

Don’t blame me for cheating you!

In the next moment…

The Old Man feigned surprise, “Oh, friend, this too was in your possession?”

Ye Junlin nodded, “That’s right.”

“Since it’s already owned, naturally, I’ll yield it with both hands.”

The Old Man waved his sleeve, and the Ultimate Immortal Emperor Level Flying Sword, shining like the sun, emanated endless Immortal light, floating in front of Ye Junlin, making everyone envious.

“Friend, until our next fateful meeting.”

“Wait!”

The Old Man, once again halted, felt a wave of ominous premonition but kept his harmless smile in place.

“Friend, is there something else?”

Ye Junlin, holding two Cangyuan Swords, sneered, “Don’t be so hasty to leave; let me show you a trick.”

Then, amidst everyone’s bewildered gazes, Ye Junlin brought the long swords to his mouth and loudly bit down!

“Wow! ”

Ji Baxiao exclaimed, “Senior Ye has such strong teeth!”

The moment he said that, he got a slap on the head, buzzing from the pain, looking pitifully at Hat Man, “Big bro, why’d you hit me?”

Li Wujie replied irritably, “Are you blind? They’re fake!”

“Fake?!”

Everyone was shocked.

Ye Junlin discarded the two bitten swords. The originally dazzling flying swords had instantly turned into dull scrap metal…

“Old fart, dare to mess with me? Did you think of the consequences?” Ye Junlin said coldly.

I’ve gotta say, the guy’s disguise was impressively convincing; it looked just like the real deal.

But alas, the Cangyuan Sword was bound to the system—he’d sensed discrepancies the moment he grabbed it.

The smile on the Old Man’s face froze, his facial muscles twitching.

He never expected that such a flawless counterfeit would be noticed by this kid!

After all, he’d intentionally forged two fake Cangyuan Swords to confuse people. No matter which one was chosen, or even if all were taken, he’d be the ultimate benefactor!

How did this kid see through it?

“Friend, let me explain!”

As soon as the words left his mouth, the Old Man dove into the river, casting a spell to instantly vanish for miles on the waters.

The Old Man’s title was Canglang Jun, once a famous con artist in ancient times; he was a genius in all things water-related and had created a unique technique called “Milking the Cow Under the Sea.”

This technique enables him to use waste to create all kinds of Magical Treasures with authentic-looking qualities, making them hard to detect.

With this special technique, Canglang Jun employed various deceitful methods.

For instance, using fake treasures to exchange for real ones or selling at lower prices at stalls, often with exceptionally effective results.

Victims always thought they were getting a deal, but they ended up losing everything!

The fake treasures would reveal their true nature in less than an hour.

Later, due to too many victims, Canglang Jun became a target of everyone’s scorn.

When the Immortal Realm was first established, Canglang Jun, fearing his enemies, didn’t dare to rush into the realm, worried about being found.

So, he simply chose to stay in the Kunlun Realm, entering into self-seclusion, waiting for the right opportunity to come out and continue his schemes.

Fleecing folks feels great once, and it’s even better to keep doing it!

As for the victims, Canglang Jun felt no sympathy; they were the ones who loved to take advantage, giving in to greed.

Who would’ve thought he’d flip this time, being seen through by a junior he had never encountered before!

Feeling Ye Junlin’s overwhelming aura, Canglang Jun knew he couldn’t fight and immediately chose to escape into the water.

As long as there were rivers and lakes, he’d thrive, soaring high.

“Kid, you’re not even qualified to compete with me.”

“As for your flying sword, I’ll keep it safe for you!”

“Bwahahaha, hehehehe~”