Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 379

Two hours later.

The first meeting of the Immortal Dao Alliance officially came to a successful end.

The meeting proposed eight central points and three major guidelines, demanding the immediate correction of the chaos within the Central Region and the crackdown on all reckless ancient cultivators, bringing order back on track!

Soon.

Led by Ye Junlin, the Immortal Dao Alliance issued various behavioral codes to be followed.

In an instant, it caused an uproar in the Central Region!

Contemporary cultivators were overjoyed, applauding and cheering.

Because, for them, it was nothing short of a gospel!

After all, over ninety percent of the regions were plagued by disturbances from ancient beings, and local cultivation forces such as sects and families were struggling to breathe, let alone those without a backing?

When cultivation resources were severely monopolized, and even the so-called prodigies had no way to rise, it meant there was no fresh blood being injected, and the entire cultivation world would turn into a bleak situation.

Seemingly thriving, in reality, it was heading towards a different kind of desolation.

Now, the Immortal Dao Alliance openly issued decrees, providing immense help for every contemporary cultivator!

“The grace of Alliance Leader Ye will be etched in our hearts forever!”

“With the Immortal Dao Alliance backing us, those ancient strongmen will surely comply!”

“Thank you, Alliance Leader Ye!”

Across various states, many were cheering, ecstatic, as if they saw the dawn after a long night.

The Immortal Dao Alliance was like a sun rising, dispelling the darkness that currently enveloped the Central Region.

But!

The ancient cultivators from different races still active felt quite resistant to the actions of the Immortal Dao Alliance.

You see, with their advantageous cultivation levels, they could inflict a dimensional strike on contemporary cultivators.

They reveled in the feeling of bullying the weak because it brought them a sense of achievement!

Moreover, to prevent others from fiercely pursuing them, most ancient cultivators would choose to monopolize local cultivation resources, forming a monopoly.

Then, they could comfortably enjoy their gains, with only worrying about rival cultivators.

As for the grievances below, they turned a blind eye!

Little did they expect.

Just shortly after the establishment of the Immortal Dao Alliance, it would directly target this group of ancient cultivators!

Not only did it require them to strictly adhere to all decrees and return the resources they had seized to the local forces, but it also ordered them to cease the massacre of citizens, or face the Alliance’s sanctions.

Especially those ancient cultivators fond of killing, they were extremely dissatisfied and wanted to unite and resist.

“Humph, I don’t believe that in such a vast Central Region, you can control everything!”

“What’s the saying? The sky is high and the emperor is far away. A mere Immortal Dao Alliance established not long ago—can it really manage the entire cultivation world?”

“Ha ha, the things you prohibit, I will do even more brazenly! I’m all about rebellion!”

…

It seemed they anticipated the discontent of ancient cultivators.

Teams composed of Immortal Kings boldly set out under the banner of the Immortal Dao Alliance to various states, with Hong Qianye and others responsible for leading the charge.

This pursuit operation was specifically targeting those reckless revivers who indulged in mass killings.

According to Ye Junlin’s intent, it aimed to “kill the chicken to warn the monkeys” as a deterrent!

For several months, the Central Region was engulfed in a storm of blood and violence.

Logically, this would be a clash between Immortal Kings, liable to shake the heavens and earth.

But Hong Qianye and the others were too strong, overwhelming like a gale sweeping away leaves. Many revivers who sought to stubbornly resist were either killed on the spot or captured and imprisoned.

Along the way, local cultivators erupted in jubilation, warmly welcoming them.

And many ancient strongmen with ulterior motives, witnessing the might displayed by the Immortal Dao Alliance, became docile.

No way around it.

They were genuinely scared!!

Even if they had the numerical advantage, it didn’t matter—those leading had absolutely unfathomable power.

This was a battle with a huge disparity in strength!

One must say.

The Immortal Dao Alliance completely established a formidable reputation, greatly intimidating many revivers with ill intentions.

Fearful of retribution, they hastened to relinquish the resources they had monopolized back to the local forces.

Order in the entire Central Region began to be restored!

The Immortal Dao Alliance shone brightly!

In a massive nest, a gusty demonic wind surged.

A group of fallen ancient demons gathered here, discussing countermeasures.

Once, they had commanded the winds and made the rules, but now, the Immortal Dao Alliance’s intervention forced them to scatter. Those who were slow to escape ended up dead along the way.

“Everyone, the Immortal Dao Alliance is bullying us too much. Let’s secretly establish the Ten Thousand Demons Alliance to counter them!”

An enormous being with dense golden fur, resembling a lion and standing upright, gritted its teeth.

“Golden Fur Lion King is right. We used to live our lives without a care, feeling invincible, but the Immortal Dao Alliance meddling in our affairs has made us hide. Now they’ve even issued a wanted proclamation; they intend to put us to death!”

The ancient monster known as the Black Pig Emperor, large and rotund like a small mountain, spoke furiously.

Beside them, a companion’s expression darkened, “Damn it, I just read the Alliance’s latest regulations. According to past crimes, I might be sentenced to Heavenly Thunder punishment! Whoever surrenders is a fool!”

Inside the nest, the demons vented their grievances and frustrations.

At this moment.

A large demon looked suspiciously at the old man in blue robes with ram horns in the corner who had remained silent.

“Elder Qingyang, why are you not speaking? Do you feel no hatred towards the Immortal Dao Alliance?”

Elder Qingyang shook his head, “I dare not have any complaints against Alliance Leader Ye.”

“Hey, you’re even invoking the name of Alliance Leader Ye? What do you mean by that, old goat?” The Black Pig Emperor shot a hostile look.

Elder Qingyang sighed, “Alas, the strength of Alliance Leader Ye is unfathomable, and he has a multitude of human strongmen following him. Our demon race has no choice but to join for self-preservation. I advise you all to surrender and renew your ways, instead of hiding and opposing the Alliance.”

As soon as he said this, the atmosphere exploded.

Overwhelming murderous intent gathered around Elder Qingyang, and the temperature around plunged to freezing point.

But Elder Qingyang remained unfazed.

The Golden Fur Lion King stood up, towering over Elder Qingyang, his tone filled with an imposing aura, questioning, “Do you even know what you’re saying? Are you looking to get yourself killed?”

Elder Qingyang said slowly, “I have looked into it, and your offenses aren’t punishable by death, but continuing down this path will undoubtedly lead you to doom. This is your last chance to survive.”

“Kill him!”

Some ancient demons, unable to hold back their rage, roared.

“Kill him!!!”

Many ancient demons began to join in, a cacophony of battle cries resonating through the nest.

“Listen, I’m telling you, the Immortal Dao Alliance does not belong to one race; it’s a collective organization of all races. All Immortal beings must be governed and cannot act recklessly. Surrender early to receive leniency, why hide and oppose the Alliance?”

Elder Qingyang earnestly advised.

“No need to say more. It seems you have already pledged allegiance to the Immortal Dao Alliance, and you’ve come here to do their propaganda work!”

The Golden Fur Lion King sneered, his eyes glinting, “But you’re doomed to fail because we are absolutely determined to resist!”

“Indeed!”

The crowd of demons nodded in agreement.

“Alas, this is your own doing.”

Elder Qingyang slowly stood up, his tone filled with regret, “In fact, before coming here, I already reported your hideout. The Alliance’s team should be on their way.”

“What?!!”

The demons were struck with panic and fear.

“Traitor, die!” The Golden Fur Lion King furiously swung its hand to strike hard.

At that moment, a group rapidly surged into the nest from outside.

Leading the charge was Li Wujie, pointing his sword, bellowing, “Don’t move! Everyone, raise your hands. If anyone dares to act rashly, I will chop them down!”

Upon seeing this scene, the Golden Fur Lion King and the others were frightened into raising their hands, their faces drained of color.

The one coming was the Blade Demon Li Wujie, and they dared not act recklessly because this ruthless person meant it when he said it.

“Fellow, do you remember me? We met last time.” Elder Qingyang quickly tried to get on his good side.

Li Wujie nodded, “I remember, so it was you who reported. Very insightful.”

Elder Qingyang awkwardly smiled, “Too much praise, I only did this to protect myself.”

Now that the Immortal Dao Alliance was flourishing, this group of ungrateful demons thought they could unite to resist; wasn’t that asking for death?

So, to avoid being implicated, Elder Qingyang didn’t hesitate to exercise the reporting method.

“Bind these vile creatures and take them away!” Li Wujie commanded.

“Understood!”

A group of them swiftly bound the demons tightly.

The Golden Fur Lion King and the others were left in tears, bracing for the impending judgment.

“Roar~!!!”

Suddenly, a high-pitched Dragon Roar erupted outside, causing intense tremors as if announcing its arrival to the world.

“What’s happening?!”

Feeling the oppressive dragon might, Li Wujie involuntarily broke out in a cold sweat, his expression showing uncertainty.