Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 362

When Ji Baxiao spat out a string of blessings, Ye Junlin nearly lost it.

“Geez, kid, do you think you’ve got a bigger vocabulary than anyone else?”

“Finally, I wish Senior Ye here, the path to greatness stays green, and may you live forever!”

After Ji Baxiao finished, he let out a sigh of relief, clearly this was a hefty challenge for him too.

Everyone looked at each other with odd expressions.

“Brother Ji, you really are something…” Lin Duxiu chuckled, his understanding of this old friend getting upgraded again.

Li Wujie was in stitches, giving a thumbs up, “Second brother, you’re truly a talent!”

“Too kind, too kind.” Ji Baxiao’s tone was humble, but he couldn’t hide the pride on his face.

“Well, I received your blessings, thanks for the good words!” Ye Junlin said, not amused.

This kid is such a character!

“Everyone’s here.” Senior Gou, dressed in a gray and yellow robe, hands tucked in his sleeves, walked in all smiles, looking quite formal.

“This guy is…” Ji Baxiao felt the aura around him and exclaimed.

“This is Senior Gou, from the ancient Tiangou clan, now a guest elder of our Xuantian Holy Land,” Lin Duxiu introduced.

“Hey there, little guy,” Senior Gou grinned at Ji Baxiao.

For some reason, he felt an instant connection with Ji Baxiao, like meeting a kindred spirit!

“Lick, the Licking Dog clan?”

Ji Baxiao almost doubted his ears, looking Senior Gou up and down, “So, turns out you’re just an old licking dog…”

Senior Gou: “?”

What’s wrong with this kid? Is he hard of hearing at such a young age?

It’s the Tiangou clan, not the Licking Dog clan!

You can say the old man is a dog, but definitely not a licking dog!!

That’s a matter of principle!

“Actually, little Ji isn’t wrong. You were indeed the licking dog for Empress Fuyao back in the day,” Ye Junlin remarked seriously after a moment.

Senior Gou: “……”

“Friend Ye, saying it like that makes me feel awfully awkward!”

“By the way, since it’s the New Year, does the Holy Land have any planned programs? Like a comedy show, skit, singing, dancing, or even cotton candy making?” Ye Junlin asked curiously, his expression shifting slightly.

Lin Duxiu’s face turned serious, “Don’t worry, Senior Ye, there wasn’t anything before, but now that you’ve asked, Xuantian Holy Land will pull out all the stops. The Holy Master has personally taken charge to ensure each program will be spectacular!”

“Good.” Ye Junlin nodded.

Ji Baxiao shook with energy, raising his hand enthusiastically, “I’ve got a talent to show too!”

“You?!”

Everyone turned to him with expressions full of doubt.

Li Wujie seemed to recall something, looking a bit uneasy, “Second brother, while your courage is commendable, putting on that kind of act in front of everyone on such a special day might not be very appropriate.”

“Brother Ji, keep your divine abilities to yourself! Don’t make things worse!” Lin Duxiu’s face instantly changed as he quickly advised.

After all, Ji Baxiao’s newly modified Yin-Yang Divine Technique was still fresh in their minds, hard to forget.

If such a bizarre divine ability was used in the Xuantian Holy Land, many disciples and elders would likely get caught up in it, causing total chaos!

“What do you mean?” Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, sensing there was new info he didn’t know.

“Master, here’s the thing. Last time I went to the Yin-Yang Sacred Ground…” Li Wujie explained, his expression a bit awkward.

“Whoa!”

When he learned what had happened, Ye Junlin looked at Ji Baxiao in amazement, as if he’d stumbled upon a rare treasure.

That’s a cool ability! Perfect for killing boredom!

No more worrying about wanting to watch a little movie later!

Just 3D surround sound and visuals, giving you a fly-like experience!

“Ahem, I get that you want to showcase your talents, but given the New Year, this isn’t really the right time for that.”

Ye Junlin pretended to cough a few times, speaking seriously.

“Uh…”

Ji Baxiao took a couple of steps back like he’d been struck by lightning.

He felt pretty down, thinking his great talent was going to waste, and lamented, “If that’s the case, then I guess I have nothing to perform…”

Suddenly, someone patted his shoulder.

Ji Baxiao turned to find Senior Gou grinning at him, that smile looking particularly creepy.

“Old Licking Dog, what do you want?” Ji Baxiao felt a sense of danger, instinctively clamping his legs together, raising himself on edge.

“Kid, while you can’t perform in front of everyone, you’re welcome to come see me about your special talents. I’m quite interested, we’re kindred spirits after all…”

Senior Gou chuckled.

You know, his special Void Mirror used for peeping on maidens in the bath was broken, and without his favorite hobby, he had been feeling a bit empty inside.

Now, hearing Ji Baxiao might showcase the Yin-Yang diagram that could transport someone into countless heated scenes, it sparked immense interest in Senior Gou!

Who knew?

Ji Baxiao looked utterly disgusted, “Do you really need that with your status? Just find some dogs to demonstrate it for you. It’s that simple!”

He thought it would be such a waste to demonstrate the Yin-Yang diagram on Senior Gou.

Senior Gou, with his titanium-alloy dog eyes, stared wide, suddenly riled up:

“What are you saying? My taste is just as refined as the Human Race!”

Ji Baxiao froze, quickly recognizing his mistake, “Sorry, sorry! I misunderstood, turns out we’re truly kindred spirits.”

At that moment, Canglang Jun shouted from downstairs, “Everyone, hurry down! The show is about to start!”

“Let’s go.”

Ye Junlin and the others left the attic, heading to their destination.

In the open square,

The crowd was bustling, filled to the brim.

“First off, for this New Year’s gathering, as the Holy Master of Xuantian Holy Land, I have three points to discuss…”

Jiang Tianming, towering and with an imposing presence, stood confidently at the center stage, ready to deliver an important speech.

The surrounding disciples and elders looked dismal, knowing this was an unavoidable part of every year’s meeting.

Sometimes, when in high spirits, he might just keep rambling on, saying three points and ending up with a deluge of words!

But this time, with Ye Junlin around, it was sure to be a different New Year gathering!

“Little Jiang, quit rambling already and get down here! We’re waiting for the show!” Ye Junlin called out impatiently once he was seated.

He hated these types of leader speeches!

Such a waste of time!

Back when he was in school, he often wanted to shout at those leaders on stage: Can’t you just keep your mouth shut for a bit?!!

So, he loathed such speeches, and as long as he was there, he would rigorously put an end to them!

“Uh…”

Jiang Tianming choked on his words, the awkwardness clear on his face.

He had prepared over a hundred pages of speech notes for this gathering.

Now, all that was for nothing!

What a pity…

Of course, Jiang Tianming didn’t dare to show a hint of dissatisfaction; instead, he forced a smile, “Senior Ye, I’ll come down right away.”

Then he sulkily exited the stage, his earlier imposing presence gone.

Seeing this, the hearts of the gathered cultivators filled with joy, their gazes towards Ye Junlin filled with reverence and thankfulness.

The Supreme Holy Master is brilliant!

Soon, one program after another started to unfold.

As for the props used, all were generously provided for free by Canglang Jun; he applied his abilities to conjure any style of magical artifact, satisfying every actor’s needs.

Visually, it provided everyone with a pleasing experience!

It looked quite realistic!

On stage,

A handsome young man was knocked to the ground, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth while a group of men jeered. The tall man at the front folded his arms, looking haughty as he said, “Kid, I advise you to steer clear of Xun’er, or you’ll regret it dearly!”

The young man wiped the blood from his mouth, gritting his teeth and retorted, “Why should I?”

“Because you’re just trash with a useless spiritual root! You think you have the right to date Xun’er? Take a look in the mirror, do you think you really match her?”

“Hmph, thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don’t offend the young and poor! I, Xiao Yan, swear one day you’ll all regret this!!”

…

On the main seat, Ye Junlin looked rather amused.

Putting singing and dancing aside, the skits were surprisingly well-done.

The plots were about either trash working hard to make a comeback, or the classic pig-eating tiger scenario, or the domineering Immortal King falling in love with me kinds of stories.

“Senior Ye, the Holy Master just asked me if you’re satisfied with the programs so far,” Lin Duxiu said.

Ye Junlin replied, “Not bad, somewhat interesting.”

“Good then.”

Lin Duxiu sighed in relief, a relaxed smile appearing.

As one program after another wrapped up, the audience erupted in thunderous applause, cheers ringing out continuously.

At that moment, on stage, stood a tall, blue-haired man with hair flowing down to his waist, strikingly handsome.

In his hand, he held a golden trident, his eyes red with tears as he passionately delivered his lines.

“Xiao Wu, we’re finally going to be together again…”

And in front, lay a girl with closed eyes and rabbit ears, dressed in a pink skirt.

After saying that, the blue-haired man inhaled sharply, raising his golden trident high, a brilliant red halo appearing behind him, his long blue hair billowing in the wind.

Struggling through the pain, he howled:

“RE—VIVE—MY—LOVE—!”

His voice carried unwavering determination, filled with deep and heartfelt emotion, causing countless female disciples to tear up, letting their feelings spill over.

“Haha,” Ye Junlin scratched his nose, feeling that this attempt at forced emotional drama was pretty cringy.

Just as the audience reached the peak of excitement, an ominous, thunderous moo echoed through the skies of Taixuan Prefecture.

Moo~!!!

That heavy, grating cow sound carried a bone-chilling anger.

Countless cultivators in Taixuan Prefecture were startled, the joyful festival atmosphere abruptly shattered, and a terrifying aura spread like an ocean, invading every corner.

“Holy crap!”

The blue-haired man dropped his fork in fright, plummeting to the ground.