Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 346

“Poof!”

The Bone Sage spat out fresh blood, mixed with the remnants of his insides, while beads of sweat the size of soybeans trickled down his forehead, his heart filled with profound fear.

This mysterious guy appeared out of nowhere and shattered his most prized killing move with a single strike?

The crowd of cultivators gawked in shock, unsure of who this more powerful figure was.

The crisis was temporarily averted.

Hong Qianye raised an eyebrow, feeling quite taken aback.

Who was this person, and why did he save him?

Seeing the situation become complicated, Hong Qianye figured it was best not to act hastily and secretly began to recover his strength.

“Geez, so weak.”

A smirk tugged at the corners of the dragon man’s mouth as he glanced at Hong Qianye, curious to see what expression this ethereal beauty would make.

But to his surprise, she remained expressionless.

Heh, interesting.

At this moment.

The shaken Bone Sage sensed a familiar ancient aura and realized that this person was also a Resurrector.

But that brought up a question—someone with such terrifying power couldn’t possibly be a nobody.

With this thought in mind, the Bone Sage fixed his gaze on the dragon man ahead, a familiar name flickering in his mind. Once he confirmed it, his brows shot up in horror, and his heart raced.

“You… could you be…?”

The Bone Sage showed unprecedented fear and stammered, “The so-called strongest dragon talent, Long Ao Tian?!”

“Oh? After so many years, someone still recognizes me.” Long Ao Tian crossed his arms, his gaze condescending and brimming with prestige.

Upon hearing the acknowledgment, the Bone Sage’s heart pounded like a drum, and he forced a smile that looked worse than crying.

“Predecessor, how could I not know your great name? I didn’t expect you didn’t go to the Immortal Realm but chose to sleep instead.”

Talk about Long Ao Tian, he was famous back in the ancient times, unrivaled at the same level!

His reputation was legendary because he achieved a miraculous feat, defeating a newly promoted Immortal Sovereign while at the Immortal Emperor level. He not only didn’t retreat but outright killed the guy—talk about brutal.

Let’s not forget, that was an Immortal Sovereign!

The status of an Immortal Sovereign was always on a pedestal, making even an Immortal Emperor seem like mere dust.

Yet, Long Ao Tian had the audacity to fight a true Immortal Sovereign at the Immortal Emperor level!

Even a newly promoted Immortal Sovereign was no match for an Immortal Emperor in normal circumstances; an Immortal Sovereign could easily overwhelm ten thousand Immortal Emperors, and as long as the Immortal Emperor didn’t appear, an Immortal Sovereign was the undeniable overlord of the cultivation world, dictating the big picture from behind the scenes.

So when this astonishing feat spread, the entire Kunlun Realm was thrown into an uproar.

Even a highly respected powerhouse declared that as long as Long Ao Tian didn’t die, becoming an Immortal Emperor in the future was a given!

To his admirers, Long Ao Tian was truly exceptional; to everyone else, he was a terrifying existence.

There was an old saying that went: offend any Immortal Emperor, but never offend him.

Everyone knew Long Ao Tian was proud and extremely self-centered, decisive in killing; even if your dad was an Immortal Emperor, he wouldn’t hesitate to take you out!

That’s why the Bone Sage felt such intense fear upon seeing Long Ao Tian appear.

He had no clue where he had offended this guy to provoke such deliberate targeting.

Hearing this, Long Ao Tian furrowed his brow, his golden vertical pupils icy and intimidating, seeming too lazy to explain, he coldly replied, “Do I need your permission to go anywhere?”

As soon as those words left his mouth.

Chills ran down the Bone Sage’s spine, and he shook his head vigorously like a bobblehead, stammering, “N-no, that’s not what I meant…”

“Then what do you mean?” Long Ao Tian’s voice was frigid.

The Bone Sage felt cold all over, and behind his mask was a face ready to cry; he seemed on the verge of escaping, but did he dare to act rashly in front of this guy?

“Hey, are you guys done chatting?”

At that moment, Hong Qianye frowned and spoke up.

“Fairy, do you want to…?” Long Ao Tian turned to look, his tone considerably softer.

In his eyes, she was draped in a bright red robe, with a high waist and long legs, her garments flowing, cascading three thousand strands of hair like a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, and her features exquisite beyond reproach.

Yet this beauty now had sharp, cold eyes.

Then, Long Ao Tian focused his gaze. Ah, a flat surface—what a pity!

“Fairy…” Hong Qianye was slightly displeased but didn’t correct him.

After all, this mysterious guy had just helped him out.

The Bone Sage seized the moment and shouted, “How dare you! How dare you be rude to an elder! Elder, don’t worry; let me teach him a lesson!”

Then, the Bone Sage boldly volunteered, wanting to show off a bit.

“Brat!”

An earth-shattering roar erupted, shocking the Bone Sage, causing him to feel tightness in his chest and spit out blood again.

He was quite frustrated, having no clue where he had offended Long Ao Tian.

Long Ao Tian said disdainfully, “Did I tell you to take action? Stand still!”

The Bone Sage: “…”

“Fairy, if you have something to say, please state it directly.” Long Ao Tian’s lips curled up with a faint smile, extending his hand in a gentlemanly manner, completely contrasting with his rumored ruthless image.

It was like he was a completely different person compared to how he dealt with the Bone Sage.

Even a fool could see the blatant double standards!

Hong Qianye was taken aback for a few seconds before saying seriously, “I want to kill him right now.”

Long Ao Tian’s smile remained, “Do you need me to do it for you?”

“Thanks, but no need,” Hong Qianye replied.

The Bone Sage realized Long Ao Tian was on Hong Qianye’s side.

Damn it, why is that?!

Same Demonic Path, so why the difference in treatment?

“Can’t afford to offend, I’ll just hide away!”

In terrible shape, the Bone Sage knew he couldn’t win against Hong Qianye right now and decided to burn his blood essence to escape.

As a result.

A massive pressure suddenly filled the air, pinning him in place.

The Bone Sage turned his head to look at Long Ao Tian, completely losing it, and shouted, “Long Ao Tian! You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?!”

Long Ao Tian ignored the old man and instead smiled at Hong Qianye, “Fairy, please.”

Hong Qianye’s mouth twitched slightly; this feeling made him extremely uncomfortable.

Then, in the face of the Bone Sage’s terrified gaze, an immensely brilliant golden flame rushed in, engulfing his body.

“Ahhhhhh…”

The screams were piercing and echoed through the sky.

Soon, the flame gradually faded, and the Bone Sage completely vanished.

He never dreamed he would end up like this.

Long Ao Tian smiled mischievously, “Fairy, I’ve saved you and helped you; how will you thank me?”

Hong Qianye knew the other party was powerful and had an extraordinary background, so he had to respectfully bow and say, “Thank you for your help, senior!”

Having said that, he turned to leave.

Swish.

Suddenly, a towering figure blocked Hong Qianye’s path, radiating an ancient yet strong aura.

It turned out to be Long Ao Tian blocking Hong Qianye’s way.

“You!”

Hong Qianye was taken aback, alarmed.

He didn’t want to find himself facing an even greater crisis after the previous one was averted.

Long Ao Tian shook his head, “Fairy, is that all the thanks you have for me? I just saved your life, you know.”

Hong Qianye quickly stepped back several paces, maintaining a safe distance, and once again cupped his hands earnestly declaring:

“I am very grateful for your rescue, but I am weak and unable to assist you. Please forgive me!”

Long Ao Tian carefully eyed the beauty in red, the more he looked, the more he found her fitting to his taste, and then he slowly stepped closer.

“Actually, if you really want to help, I have a rather ungrateful request right now…”