Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 381

Tai Xuan State.

Xuantian Holy Land.

“Thank goodness that monster didn’t catch up to us.” Li Wujie looked shaken, heaving a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Hong Qianye furrowed her brows. “What monster? What could possibly scare you like this?”

She knew about Hat Man’s skills; if he unleashed his mad bloodline, he could slice through even a stronger Immortal Emperor. Besides, with Senior Ye as his mentor, how many out there would dare confront him?

So, seeing Li Wujie’s rare display of fear, Hong Qianye felt confused and bewildered.

“Ugh, don’t even get me started!”

Li Wujie sulked as he sat down at the stone table, pouring himself a cup of tea and downing it in one go.

“Come on, just spill it! Stop leaving me hanging!” Hong Qianye urged, getting more interested.

“Fine, fine. Listen closely,” Li Wujie surrendered, recounting the events that had transpired.

“Could it be him…” When she heard about a true dragon appearing, a look of suspicion crossed Hong Qianye’s face.

“What? You know that guy?”

Li Wujie was surprised.

“Who would’ve thought your connections in the Demonic Path were so extensive?”

“Did you forget about that eccentric I told you about? Long Ao Tian! I’m sure that’s who you ran into!” Hong Qianye asserted.

Just thinking about that oily guy and the overly affectionate way he called her made her uncomfortable in a way she couldn’t quite put her finger on…

“Oh! Now that you mention it, I remember!”

Li Wujie smacked his thigh, excited. “Yes, it has to be him!”

“Strange though, why is he showing up now? Has he regained his power?” Hong Qianye’s eyes grew dark.

Sure, Long Ao Tian had saved him once, but what worried him was that the guy loved making waves, and his appearance would surely stir up huge trouble.

Given his arrogant nature, he was likely to set his sights on the Immortal Dao Alliance!

“What’s there to be afraid of? Even if we can’t handle him, we still have Master!” Li Wujie said seriously.

“Guess we have no choice,” Hong Qianye pondered.

“Who is calling for my Master?”

Ye Junlin strode over, exuding an air of grace and calm, like a deity descending to the mortal realm.

And behind him was a yellow-haired old Daoist, who was oddly pleading for something.

“Ye Dao friend, please, just let me lick it a few more times! I can’t handle it without your—”

His suggestive words left both Li Wujie and Hong Qianye dumbstruck.

They stared at Ye Junlin incredulously, voices trembling. “Master, you and he…”

Ye Junlin quickly turned around, his face darkening as he scolded, “Come on, old man, could you be any clearer? Now my disciple thinks I’m some kind of weirdo! You just wanted to lick a bone, right? Here you go!”

With that, Ye Junlin produced a smooth, jade-white bone that gleamed enticingly.

He tossed it far away with a flick of his wrist.

“Go get it!”

This bone was a reward from the system, irresistibly appealing to any canine creature.

That was why Senior Gou was so attached to Ye Junlin.

Because he truly loved it!

“Woof!!”

As the big bone flew, Senior Gou nearly lost his form, his eyes lighting up.

He bolted after it, biting down on the bone and licking it like it was the best thing ever.

“Uh,”

Red Qianye and Li Wujie exchanged awkward glances.

So that’s what he meant—licking this thing. We thought it was…

“Hey, hey, hey! If anyone thought anything inappropriate just now, come here and take your beating!” Ye Junlin waved his sleeve, indignant.

At that, both Hong Qianye and Li Wujie promptly lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.

Who’d want to admit to that kind of misunderstanding…

Talk about a no-win situation!

“Forget it, just keep this to yourselves.” Seeing the two go silent, Ye Junlin waved dismissively.

“Yes, Master!”

Both Hong Qianye and Li Wujie felt a surge of relief.

“What about Senior Gou…”

They looked at Senior Gou, who was fully revealing his true colors, hugging the big bone and licking it like it was the most enjoyable thing in the world.

Holy crap, he really is a lick-dog!

“Ahem,” Ye Junlin cleared his throat, waving his hand. “Let’s ignore him; it’s a hopeless situation.”

“Speaking of which, what were you two discussing earlier?”

Ye Junlin quickly changed the subject.

“Reporting to Master, during today’s mission, I encountered a fearsome dragon clan warrior. After discussing it, we concluded it must be Long Ao Tian!” Li Wujie said solemnly.

“And based on my impression, he is very likely to come after you, Master!” Hong Qianye said in a low voice.

“Long Ao Tian?”

Hearing that familiar and imposing name, Ye Junlin instantly recalled who he was.

He was a special hybrid of the Golden Dragon Tribe and Black Dragon Tribe, possessing powerful rare racial abilities and immense combat strength.

“You don’t need to worry. I was actually hoping to cross paths with him.”

“I hope by that time, his cultivation level is a bit higher.”

Ye Junlin’s eyes sparkled with mischief as a playful smile crept onto his lips.

To him, any challenger stronger than him was just a free experience package.

He found such fools to be quite welcome!

Hong Qianye and Li Wujie interpreted these words with a deeper meaning.

“Indeed, being invincible for too long can be lonely; Master is looking forward to Long Ao Tian bringing him a greater challenge.”

“Now that’s what you call vision!”

They both thought to themselves.

Just then.

Suddenly, the sky over Tai Xuan State darkened, accompanied by a commanding Dragon Roar that shook the heavens, it felt as if even the sun might fall from the sky.

“What’s going on?!” Countless cultivators trembled in fear, their terror boiling over like a flood.

Especially the flying beasts and land animals, who all knelt and trembled before the overwhelming pressure from their bloodlines.

Boom~

In the vast sky, a dark-golden giant dragon twisted and spiraled, baring its fangs and claws while it recklessly unleashed a terrifying aura, heading straight towards the Xuantian Holy Land.

Everywhere it passed, chaos erupted.

“Heavens, that’s a dragon!” Countless people cried out in sheer terror as they watched the giant dragon soar overhead.

“This aura, it’s him! It’s definitely him!” Li Wujie’s expression changed, hair standing on end as his right hand reflexively gripped the sword hilt, ready for battle.

“He’s even more powerful than when I last saw him!” Hong Qianye remarked with caution.

In the blink of an eye, the dark-golden giant dragon arrived at the entrance of the Xuantian Holy Land, its eyes shining like the sun, cold and domineering, looking down on this renowned realm of cultivation in the Central Region.

“A dragon! The legendary true dragon!”

The Xuantian Holy Land was thrown into chaos, with exclamations ringing out everywhere.

With a dazzling flash, the dark-golden dragon transformed into a tall figure.

Long Ao Tian towered above, gazing down at the panicked cultivators, a mocking grin spreading across his face.

“This bunch of pathetic humans is really weak. I can’t believe that guy named Ye would mix with them, truly unworthy of the title of leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance.”

“Let me see if that guy is around.”

With a cold laugh, Long Ao Tian unleashed a sweeping Divine Sense.

Suddenly, his expression shifted in surprise. “Qianye, is that you?”

Swish!

Ignoring the layers of formation that blocked him, Long Ao Tian flashed into the courtyard, staring at the stunning figure in red before him, confirming multiple times before feeling utterly taken aback.

“Qianye, I never expected to run into you here. How have you been while I’ve been away?”

“Hiss~”

Seeing him approach directly and call her that cheesy name, Hong Qianye instinctively took a few steps back, goosebumps all over her body, silently cursing,

“Talk about bad luck!”