Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 327

Actually came back to confess?

So obedient?

Canglang Jun felt utterly embarrassed and regretted it deeply. After all, he was a well-known figure from ancient times, stirring up trouble left and right. Even if confronted with his deceit, he could always escape with flair.

Unexpectedly, in this new era, his first crime led to such a pathetic outcome.

Looks like he hit a brick wall!

“Senior! I was blind! I didn’t know you had such amazing abilities! I’m willing to serve you like a cow or horse and make up for my mistakes!”

While Canglang Jun cried out, he slapped himself repeatedly. His face was swollen, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, making him look quite miserable.

Swish!

Ye Junlin withdrew his flying sword with a flick of his sleeve, examining the sobbing old man in front of him with a teasing smile.

“Weren’t you quite the actor just now? Keep it up.”

Canglang Jun, with a face full of grief, begged, “Senior, you’re magnanimous, just treat me like a fart and let me go!”

Ye Junlin scoffed, “Haha, easy for you to say.”

“This old man can turn decay into wonder; maybe he could come in handy at some point,” Hong Qianye stroked her chin, her eyes gleaming as she pondered how to exploit Canglang Jun’s value.

“Hey, old man, what’s the highest level of artifacts you can forge?” Li Wujie inquired curiously.

Canglang Jun humbly replied, “I’ve managed to create a few low-quality Immortal Sovereign-level magical artifacts, but if I go any higher, flaws are bound to show up, and the duration would be shorter.”

His words shocked everyone.

Though not genuine, those fakes were still quite impressive!

After all, they were Immortal Sovereign-level artifacts!

From a certain perspective, Canglang Jun had the ability to cause chaos in the Kunlun Realm.

Just imagine, if he could whip up a few high-level artifacts, creating the illusion of legendary weapons emerging, how many strong ones would come seeking him?

Or he could mass-produce low-end magical treasures, sell them cheap in the market, and when customers go home after paying, they’d find out they’d been duped!

In short, that forgery skill had a lot of potential!

It all depended on the moral limits of the forger!

“Old man, how many people have you fooled with that trick?” Ye Junlin asked, intrigued.

Canglang Jun seemed stumped for a moment, finally chuckling wryly, “Senior, you’ve stumped me. I can’t remember. There were quite a lot, I guess!”

“But the one that stands out in my memory is a newly promoted Immortal Sovereign. He was struggling to find a suitable artifact for his status, so he sent his subordinates to various auctions to scout for information. I, being bewitched, disguised myself along the route his subordinates would take and staged a scene of an Immortal Sovereign-level artifact emerging, one I had supposedly obtained by luck. Later, that subordinate came over to threaten me, and I pretended to be indignant and helpless, eventually passing the fake Immortal Sovereign-level artifact to him under a seemingly disadvantageous but actually lucrative deal…”

At this point, Canglang Jun looked somewhat shaken.

Because of this incident, that new Immortal Sovereign was furious, wanting to rip him to shreds, and many cultivator factions joined the search to please him.

Scared stiff, Canglang Jun hid in a remote stinky ditch for almost two hundred years, daring to come out only after the storm had passed.

Hearing this, everyone looked at Canglang Jun differently.

With his status as an Immortal King, offending an Immortal Sovereign and surviving? That was quite the miracle!

Ye Junlin pondered, “Old man, what’s your name?”

He started to think that keeping such a person around might not be a bad idea; it could be entertaining.

“Reporting to the Senior, my title is Canglang Jun, and my real name is Li Youde,” Canglang Jun said cautiously, unsure of what fate awaited him.

Ye Junlin was taken aback.

For crying out loud, calling himself Youde while doing such immoral things!

“Now I’m giving you two choices: one, take off your clothes and run a lap around Cangmu State, then come back and be my errand boy; two, take a sword from me, and as long as you don’t die, it counts as your fortune.”

“Choose!”

“This…”

Canglang Jun was stunned.

The second choice was essentially suicide, unless he was tired of living. But the first choice? Way too humiliating—he was still an Immortal King, after all! Did that not count for anything?

“Looks like you want to take my sword! I’m happy to oblige!” Ye Junlin smirked as he started to summon the flying sword, sensing Canglang Jun’s hesitation.

The chilling intent pressed down on Canglang Jun, making him shiver as clarity struck him.

Compared to his old face, his life was the priority!

“No, no, no! I choose the first option!”

To show his sincerity, Canglang Jun directly tore off his clothes in front of everyone.

Surprisingly, although Canglang Jun had the appearance of a refined old man, his body was extremely well-built, with muscles and abs that resembled marble, exuding a philosophical aura of fitness.

“Hmm?”

Li Wujie’s eyes widened, his gaze dropping, then he visibly relaxed. “Phew, thank goodness I’m still better.”

“Competing with an old man in that regard? You truly have a bright future,” Hong Qianye scoffed.

“Phooey, pervert!”

Qin Ruyan turned her face away, spitting.

Oddly enough, Ji Baxiao, usually the talkative one, fell silent at that moment.

Because his pride had taken a serious hit!

Lin Duxiu had a strange expression; this method of punishment was truly novel.

No wonder Senior Ye had such unique ideas.

Ye Junlin chuckled, “Little Youde, you can feel free to enjoy yourself now. And remember, don’t think about escaping. If you dare to cross the line, my flying sword will take your life anytime.”

“Senior, you’re thinking too highly of me…”

Hearing the nickname “Little Youde,” Canglang Jun’s mouth twitched. Even though he was utterly unwilling, he could only force a bitter smile now.

After experiencing the chase by a flying sword earlier, Canglang Jun firmly believed Ye Junlin’s words.

He wouldn’t dare entertain any crooked thoughts!

After all, this was a life-and-death gamble!

Then, Canglang Jun embarked on his first-ever naked run in the Kunlun Realm.

Though embarrassing, he was still at the Immortal King realm, so even when running on land, he was quite fast.

To most cultivators of Cangmu State, he was but a blur.

Swish, swish, swish~

He was basically a man of the wind!

As he ran, Canglang Jun was engulfed in mixed emotions, feeling a unique thrill amidst his humiliation.

With the sun setting, he couldn’t help but smile, spreading his arms wide, swaying his hips in an oddly carefree manner.

So this is what naked running feels like!

Awesome!

So awesome!

Why did the Senior reward me like this?

Hahahahaha, hee hee hee~

Meanwhile, in a state adjacent to Cangmu State…

On a steep cliff, two figures walked out of a cave.

Situ Yan’s face was extremely grim. Thinking back to the moment he encountered Ye Junlin still sent shivers down his spine.

Ever since their previous meeting in the Underwater Royal City, he felt that everything had been going wrong.

The Sea Whale Ancestor was dead, and while he sought a new ally, yet again, he was killed. Plus, the culprit was the same person as last time!

Was this coincidence or destiny?

Situ Yan’s heart was filled with grievance and anger towards Ye Junlin. If it weren’t for him, would he be fleeing like a rat?

You see.

In the Heaven Realm, though he was overshadowed by his brother’s brilliance, as a direct descendant of the Bright Clan, he had never suffered such humiliating treatment. The feeling of being chased wasn’t pleasant at all!

Noticing the severe emotional shift in this proud son of heaven, his attendant Dabu, after a moment of hesitation, carefully suggested:

“Young Master, it’s all that old fool’s fault for not being useful and luring that Ye Tian Emperor here. Now that he’s dead, we just need to find a reliable ally again.”

Situ Yan did his best to suppress his emotions, expressionless as he spat out a few words, “That’s all we can do.”

He just didn’t believe he’d keep running into that cursed Ye!

As time and nature shifted, more and more revivers would emerge. Perhaps he wouldn’t have to search himself; they’d come knocking at his door.

Suddenly, from hundreds of miles away, an Immortal King-level aura appeared, seeming to pass by fortuitously.

“Master!” Dabu said excitedly.

With such cultivation, it had to be a reviver from the Kunlun Realm.

Situ Yan froze.

No way? Did one really come knocking?

To avoid running into Ye Junlin again, Situ Yan didn’t rush to show himself, not even releasing his divine sense. Instead, he activated his clan’s signature reconnaissance eye technique, cautiously peering outward.

Dawn Eye!

Situ Yan closed his eyes, fingers crossed over his chest, a triangular eye appearing on his forehead. The eye shimmered with mystical runes, deep and mysterious like the starry sky.

“Let’s see who this is.”

In his view, a figure sharply emerged.

It was a white-haired old man who, strangely enough, was completely naked, his body incredibly muscular and aesthetically pleasing, reminiscent of a marble sculpture. He was running like mad under the sunset, arms wide, seemingly embracing something, joyfully sweating, with a satisfied smile on his face…

“Gasp!!!”

Situ Yan was stunned, taking a sharp breath.

What the?!

A dignified Immortal King-level powerhouse, and he’s running naked?

Is this the twist of humanity, or the decay of morals?!

What struck him hardest was how the other seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the experience, as if reveling in it.

Not ashamed, but proud!

At that moment, Canglang Jun had no idea his flamboyant run was being thoroughly watched. Even if he knew, he wouldn’t be afraid—since it was already done, watch all you want!

It was all just about completing the task assigned by the Senior!

As he saw the figure grow further away, Situ Yan quietly withdrew his eye technique, his facial muscles twitching.

After witnessing such an eye-searing scene, he truly regretted seeing it!

“Master, why don’t we chase after him? He might be a more capable ally than that Chess Sage,” Dabu urged anxiously.

Unexpectedly, Situ Yan sighed, turning to walk back into the cave, his tone dripping with unmistakable disdain and contempt.

“Forget it. This guy’s out of his mind!”