Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 333

Crack crack~

In an instant, the mirror surface appeared with cracks, and then it exploded to bits in the shocked gaze of the Yellow-haired Old Man…

“Ah!”

“My dog eyes!”

The Yellow-haired Old Man covered his stinging eyes, backing away a few steps, and only after a moment of recovering did he lower his hand. His red, swollen eyes reflected a look of disbelief, his heart pounding in fright.

The magical treasure in his hand was the Void Mirror, capable of surveying situations from thousands of miles away.

Its greatest feature was the ability to quietly observe others, even if the target was a high-ranking Immortal Sovereign, the Yellow-haired Old Man was confident he wouldn’t be discovered!

However, when the image fell upon that young man, an unprecedented anomaly occurred!

Not only was his spying detected at the very moment, but just a single glance from the other party caused his Void Mirror to be rendered useless.

It was as if he had stumbled upon some terrifying taboo figure, so immense was the karma that even the Void Mirror couldn’t bear it, instantly shattering…

The Yellow-haired Old Man was covered in a sweat, trembling as he said:

“This child, terrifying indeed!”

Seeing the shards of glass scattered all around, the Yellow-haired Old Man’s lips quivered, his heart aching to the point he could barely breathe.

Previously, out of boredom, he enjoyed using the Void Mirror to spy on the outside world, especially the delightful scenes of fairy maidens bathing, oh what a feast for the eyes, pure exhilaration!

And now…

The thought of losing that source of joy forever.

He dropped to his knees, hands cradling the scattered pieces, unable to hold back the sorrow as two streams of murky tears fell, emitting soft sobs.

Honestly, it seemed he had never been this heartbroken even when the Empress Fuyao fell years ago!

“Strange.”

Meanwhile, Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, the feeling of being spied upon vanished, as if it had just been an illusion.

“Master, what’s wrong?” Li Wujie and Hong Qianye cautiously asked.

Just a moment ago, this young man had suddenly shouted coldly, like a thunderous wrath, scaring them quite a bit!

“It’s nothing, I was just messing around.”

Ye Junlin waved his hand.

Messing around?

The two disciples looked at each other in confusion.

But remembering their Master’s ever-unusual thought processes, they suddenly felt that explanation made a certain kind of sense.

“Since the main issue is resolved, let’s head out.”

“Yes, Master!”

The group flew away from the Taichu Holy Land.

“Senior Ye, since the matter has been dealt with, why not come to our Xuantian Holy Land for a chat? I believe your presence will surely bring glory to our humble abode!”

Seeing the handsome young man exude a graceful demeanor, Lin Duxiu hurried forward with cupped hands in respect.

Having witnessed the earlier events, he had now believed about eighty percent of Ye Junlin’s status. Posing relations with a figure of such caliber would undoubtedly benefit Xuantian Holy Land tremendously.

Ye Junlin stroked his chin, “Alright, I have nothing else to do anyway.”

“Senior Ye, please!”

Lin Duxiu beamed with delight, respectfully extending his hand.

“By the way, concerning the aftermath…” Ye Junlin pondered.

As the saying goes, “spreading rumors uses the mouth, refuting them exhausts the legs.”

Before he arrived, the Taichu Holy Land held the moral high ground. Now, having caused such an uproar, there was bound to be rampant gossip afterward, devising all sorts of narratives about them.

In this field, reputation is crucial!

So, Ye Junlin wanted the cultivators of the Central Region to know he had a justified reason for eliminating a major calamity for the cultivation world!

Before Lin Duxiu could speak, Ji Baxiao rushed over, eagerly thumping his chest,

“Senior Ye, don’t worry! I, Ji Baxiao, guarantee with my reputation that I’ll clear your name, no, I mean, explain everything clearly!”

Lin Duxiu coughed a few times, “Ahem, it just so happens that Brother Ji is the Saint Son of the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground; having him clarify things will surely carry weight.”

The emphasis on “surely” from Lin Duxiu was heavy…

Even though Ji Baxiao was the Saint Son of the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground, he had a penchant for gossip and boasting, lacking a good public image. Sometimes, he even misrepresents facts, making his credibility in the eyes of the public rather unreliable.

If he were to lead the narrative, it might even backfire.

“Uh,”

Ye Junlin’s forehead broke out in lines of annoyance.

Great, looks like I need to switch to someone else.

At that moment, a soothing and clear female voice peacefully interjected,

“If you don’t mind, I am willing to stand in for Senior Ye to clarify the situation and disclose the truth behind the Taichu Holy Land!”

The speaker was none other than Qin Ruyan.

Wearing a moonlit elegant dress, her skin delicate as pristine jade, her cold yet exquisite face framed a tranquil demeanor, and she gracefully approached, emitting a calming, tranquil aura.

Lin Duxiu’s eyes lit up as he clapped, exclaiming:

“I think that’s a splendid idea! If this matter is entrusted to Fairy Qin, the credibility will surely increase!”

Compared to the unreliable Ji Baxiao, the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang Sacred Land, Qin Ruyan, was a well-respected figure in the Central Region, revered by countless cultivators. Having her testify would perfectly suit guiding public opinion.

?

Ji Baxiao’s forehead sported a question mark.

What’s that supposed to mean?

Playing favorites, huh?

After silently bemoaning, Ji Baxiao cast a resentful gaze at Qin Ruyan, feeling this little girl was purposely trying to steal his thunder.

“An excellent move!”

Seeing Qin Ruyan willing to step forward, Ye Junlin wore a satisfied smile.

Then, the group departed, heading towards the Taixuan State.

Watching the young man’s figure disappear, Qin Ruyan’s eyes flickered.

Such a mysterious and powerful presence, she wanted to seize the opportunity to forge a good relationship.

Sometimes…

Paths shouldn’t be too narrow!

As her thoughts swirled, Qin Ruyan gazed at the ravaged Taichu Holy Land, her exquisitely delicate face cold as frost.

Following this catastrophe, only a fraction of the cultivators of the Taichu Holy Land still survived. Even if some tenacious disciples wished to rebuild, this sect could no longer be worthy of the name “sacred land,” even outshined by the most obscure sect in the Central Region.

Strictly speaking, the Taichu Holy Land was gone!

Currently, only three sacred lands remained in the Central Region!

“Hmph, colluding with the Undying Blood Clan, they got what they deserved.” Qin Ruyan spoke coldly.

Through fragmented memories, she understood the danger of the Undying Blood Clan. If this group of monsters continued to develop unchecked, both the Central Region and the entire Kunlun Realm would face a catastrophe.

Fortunately, that man intervened.

As for how the other party’s strength was so immense, Qin Ruyan found it hard to comprehend. Even if she broke through to the ninth level of the Immortal King later, she feared she wouldn’t be able to eliminate a powerhouse like Blood Slayer cleanly.

It was an absolute suppression from sheer power.

Despairing!

Before long, news about the destruction of the Taichu Holy Land spread like a violent storm throughout the Central Region.

Instantly, it created a sensation across various domains!

“What the hell! The Taichu Holy Land is gone? That’s one of the Four Great Sacred Grounds!”

“Word has it that it was the Red Demon who did it! Cultivators from Tianyuan State saw him rampaging through the Taichu Holy Land!”

“Good Lord, is the Demonic Path on the rise? Even a powerhouse like the Taichu Holy Land fell into this Great Demon’s hands!”

Voices of speculation bubbled up from all sides, causing quite a stir.

Countless cultivators felt shock and anger over the destruction of the Taichu Holy Land.

After all, the Taichu Holy Land had a long-standing heritage, an undying legacy of the Central Region, standing tall amidst the changes of time and destiny.

No one expected it to come to such an end.

Yet at this moment, different voices began to arise.

“My fellow Daoists, the Taichu Holy Land actually brought this upon themselves!”

“What do you mean?”

“Remember that day when a terrifying crimson giant appeared? It wasn’t a creature of the Kunlun Realm; it came from outside, an alien race known as the Undying Blood Clan. This monster colluded with the Taichu Holy Master, aiming to turn our Central Region into their breeding ground!”

“What? Is that true? Please continue!”

“Later, it was Senior Red Demon’s Master who intervened to stop this crisis!”

“What the heck, the Red Demon’s Master? Brother, I want to know where you heard this from?!”

“Hehe, it was said by the Saint Son of the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground.”

“No way? You believe that guy’s words? Half the rumors in the Central Region these years came from his mouth!”

“Exactly, anything said by the Saint Son of the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground holds almost zero credibility. It must be all nonsense!”

…

Many people dismissed the claims Ji Baxiao made, purely regarding them as amusing gossip.

Until Qin Ruyan stepped forward, the tide of public opinion finally shifted.

She stood as a personal guarantor and went to the Yin Kui headquarters to reveal the true story behind the events.

Inside Yin Kui, the voices of Qin Ruyan and the female announcer floated out.

“Fairy Qin, are you saying that the Taichu Holy Land was harboring filth and had long since become a lair for alien races?”

“Exactly. The Taichu Holy Master has already become a henchman of the Undying Blood Clan, covertly persecuting countless innocent cultivators. We, the Yaoguang Sacred Land, have already unearthed many drained bodies from the former site of the Taichu Holy Land!”

“I can even assert that the recent mysterious disappearances of many Immortals are directly tied to the Taichu Holy Master!”

“What! This is simply unbelievable…”

“By the way, Fairy Qin, many witnesses from Tianyuan State confirmed that the monster was ultimately vanquished by a flash of sword light. May I ask who the attacker was?”

“It was the Master of Red Demon, whom we all refer to as Senior Ye! He came from the Eastern Domain!”

“What? You mean the Master of the Red Demon Hong Qianye? Isn’t that the ultimate Great Demon?”

“Please be respectful, it was Senior Ye who saved the entire Central Region!”

“I’m so sorry…”

The content broadcasted by Yin Kui spread across every corner of the Central Region within a single day.

After all, Qin Ruyan went to the headquarters of Yin Kui, the most influential media organization in the Central Region, whose impact was undeniable.

Most importantly, the insider information being shared caused an uproar throughout the entire Central Region!!!