Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 374

“Senior Green Lotus, how are you feeling now?” Many people present curiously asked.

At this moment, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal sat motionless, like a meditating monk, still reflecting on that chaotic Green Lotus.

“Haha, so that’s how it is, so that’s how it is!”

Suddenly, he snapped out of his epiphany, his old face flushed with excitement, dancing around and laughing loudly, looking like a crazy old man to those who didn’t know better.

“This…”

Everyone exchanged glances, perplexed.

Ye Junlin looked strangely at the bowl-cut boy and whispered, “Little Black, did you mess up his brain?”

The Great Mushroom King was stunned, his expression pitiful, saying, “Master, I really don’t know…”

He thought he was being unfairly blamed!

Just as everyone was bewildered, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal gradually calmed down. With a look of deep gratitude towards the Great Mushroom King, he teared up and said:

“Young friend, you are truly a divine physician! Not only did you cure my old ailment, but I also improved the flaws in the Green Lotus Sword Technique due to your unique martial arts insights!”

“You are my savior! Allow me to bow to you!”

With that, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal clasped his hands in respect and bowed deeply.

Now he looked radiant, his face flushed, seeming years younger, with his vitality rising.

With his health restored, he would soon return to his previous cultivation level, or even surpass it due to the accumulation of experiences.

Most importantly, the Green Lotus Sword Technique had been perfected, now comparable to the supreme arts.

One could say the Green Lotus Sword Immortal had been reborn—stronger than during his peak!

“Old man, I’m just following Master’s orders; you should thank him…” The Great Mushroom King waved his hands shyly.

Upon hearing this,

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s gaze shifted to the handsome silver-haired youth, respectfully clasping his hands and stating:

“Leader Ye, from now on, your will is my command! This old life of mine is now yours!”

After their recent interaction, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal had no doubts left about Ye Junlin’s identity.

Not to mention his tremendous wealth, just looking at the skills of his exceptional disciple indicated that only top-tier elites could teach such abilities.

Perhaps his former self was a being of Immortal Emperor level!

The more the Green Lotus Sword Immortal thought about it, the more he felt a sense of reverence…

“Since your body has recovered, are you able to take up the position of deputy leader?” Ye Junlin smiled.

The other party had notable credentials and was quite respected in the revivalist circles, making him the perfect candidate.

As for himself, he just wanted to take a back seat and handle the overall management.

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal solemnly declared, “Leader Ye, I will do my utmost to elevate the Immortal Dao Alliance!”

“That’s excellent,” Ye Junlin nodded in satisfaction.

“We pay our respects to the deputy leader!”

Zhang Qingzheng and the others were overjoyed and cupped their fists in salute to the spirited Green Lotus Sword Immortal.

“Thanks to you all for your support, aiding the common people is my duty!”

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal felt exhilarated, eager to showcase the brilliance of the Immortal Dao Alliance throughout the Kunlun Realm.

Just as the atmosphere in the hall was warm and harmonious, a sudden rumble of thunder erupted outside.

The bright sky dimmed instantly, and a chilling aura spread across the thousand-mile radius.

Swish!

A heavy killing intent locked onto the Listening Wind Tower, making the temperature inside plummet to freezing point.

Many felt a chill run down their spines, their hair standing on end.

“How dare you! Who has the audacity?” Hong Qianye flashed to the corridor and shouted at the outside.

“Hehe, looks like some challengers have arrived,” Ye Junlin mused to himself, a meaningful smile crossing his lips.

Rumble!

A dark, oppressive cloud swept in like a tide, mixed with countless terrifying red lightning bolts, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Among them came a chilling and eerie laughter, sending shivers down spines.

“What kind of monster dares to come here and act all spooky?” The Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s expression turned serious as he sensed a terrifying presence from the black fog, as if an unparalleled monster was lurking.

“Didn’t expect so many friends came to the rendezvous; seems the human named Ye has quite the charisma,”

As the thick black fog parted, a middle-aged man draped in a black cloak, wearing a dark purple ancient crown, stepped out, his eyes black as ink, wearing a chilling grin.

“That’s Venerable Toad!”

An acquaintance among the revivalists gasped.

“Who would’ve thought this murderous beast showed up too!” Another companion gritted his teeth.

“Word has it, not long ago, this monster crazily devoured many of the human race, bloodily washing several Dao States—it has incited great grievances!”

“Indeed, some friends couldn’t stand by and united to plan a hunt for this beast, but it’s extremely cunning, its movements unpredictable and difficult to catch. It had even vanished for months, yet here it is now!”

“Everyone, be cautious. It seems something has changed about it; it’s giving off an odd vibe!”

The revivalists present were filled with suspicion as they looked at Venerable Toad.

“This damned creature…” The Green Lotus Sword Immortal frowned. This being was also an Immortal Emperor-level powerhouse during ancient times, but it was infamous, a significant menace.

Now it dared to appear so brazenly, certainly having a powerful backing!

Venerable Toad sneered, “I come with a simple aim: to replace that Ye fellow and become the leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance.”

Boom!

His words sent the entire crowd into an uproar.

“Hmph! What kind of toad are you to even think about stepping into the leader’s position?!”

Hong Qianye quickly flew into the air, purple flame wings flaring open, her face frosty, and her eyes brimmed with murderous intent.

Venerable Toad was displeased, frowning, “What’s wrong with being a toad? Am I supposed to be looked down upon? The bloodline within me is leagues above you pathetic humans!”

“Once I become the leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance, ruling over the vast seas and infinity, I will regularly feast on a batch of young humans to fill my belly. In my eyes, you’re nothing but meat for my appetite!”

Many human Immortal Kings were furious, their eyes nearly bursting with flames of anger.

Venerable Toad’s arrogance enraged the crowd.

“How dare you, monster! I am the deputy leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance; if you want to sit on the leader’s throne, you’d better ask my sword whether it’s okay!”

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal could take no more; he drew his sword stance with his right hand, quickly bringing his fingers together and slicing through the air.

Swish!

Thousands of powerful green Sword Qi shot out, intertwining into the shape of a green lotus, filled with boiling heavenly sword intent.

“Interesting,” Venerable Toad raised an eyebrow, surprised by the power displayed by this human Immortal King.

With a swish, he lifted his hand and smashed down, instantly shattering the thousands of green Sword Qi, causing them to explode into fragments.

“Hmph!”

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal felt ashamed, stepping forward, drawing out his long sword like a furious dragon soaring to the sky.

In the eyes of the onlookers,

This old man with a youthful face securely grasped the sword and began to demonstrate a profoundly subtle sword technique.

An ocean of sword intent surged around him, massive amounts of green Sword Qi crisscrossing and soon forming a green lotus that gradually opened its petals.

“Green Lotus Sword Technique—Ninth Style, Lotus Transformation!”

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s sleeves billowed, his gaze electrified, and he shouted.

Rumble!

The green lotus was transforming at a visible rate, gathering an endless amount of Sword Qi and intent, the contained power stacking wildly toward Venerable Toad.

This move could kill an Immortal Emperor!

Even if Bull Dominator came back to life, he’d probably meet his end against this move!

“This old man is formidable…” Li Wujie murmured in shock.

With unparalleled sword techniques combined with perfect heavenly sword intent, this power was certainly astounding.

Hong Qianye, who had intended to intervene, was also taken aback by the display, watching as the massive green lotus bore down.

“The deputy leader is magnificent!” Zhang Qingzheng and the others shouted excitedly, as if witnessing the legendary sword immortal reveal his unmatched prowess once more.

“So it’s you, Green Lotus Sword Immortal!”

Feeling the overwhelming pressure around him, Venerable Toad’s eyes showed a glimmer of surprise before being replaced by a killing intent, grinning savagely:

“In the past, I definitely wouldn’t have dared to contend with you, but now, times have changed!”

With that, he casually lifted his hand, and a black handprint appeared in the void, swirling with endless black lightning, radiating a sense of destruction to all life, then heavily fell onto the green lotus.

Boom!

A loud explosion rang out.

A torrent of energy surged in all directions, stirring up a vast amount of dust.

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal felt like he had been struck by lightning, his old face turning a deep shade of purple, unable to hold back a mouthful of blood, his expression one of disbelief.

“You actually…”