Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 434

After the misunderstandings were cleared up, the conversation continued.

When asked why he didn’t go to the Immortal Realm, Senior Gou explained his reasons.

Although he used to know many top-tier big shots, time had changed everything, and now it was a whole new world.

With his past identity as a follower of Empress Fuyao, who would be willing to give him face in the Immortal Realm?

It was just asking for trouble!

Furthermore, Senior Gou had no desire for the Immortal Realm; in his eyes, the Kunlun Realm was his true home.

“Ye Dao You, if you ascend to the Immortal Realm, please take care of my clan. After all these years, I’m not sure how the Tengu Tribe is faring up there.”

“Here’s this token for you; as long as you show it, the entire Tengu Tribe will take orders from you.”

Senior Gou pulled out a treasured golden token from his pocket, which had a vividly crafted dog head on it, somehow giving off a comical vibe.

“Is this a Dog Token?”

Ye Junlin took the dog-headed token, looking a bit strange as he toyed with it in his hands.

Since it was a favor from a friend, he figured he might as well help out.

“Senior Ye, I want to go to the Immortal Realm with you!” At that moment, Canglang Jun spoke up.

“Hmm?”

Ye Junlin was a bit taken aback.

“You scammer, aren’t you afraid of being hunted up there?” Li Wujie teased.

Canglang Jun looked awkward. “That’s wrong, my young friend. It’s been so long; who remembers the things I did in the Immortal Realm?”

“And I want to go to the Immortal Realm to resolve the knot in my heart.”

“What do you mean?” Ye Junlin asked curiously.

“Ah, back in the day, I was a swindler. I just wanted to gather more Immortal Crystals so my precious granddaughter could practice without worry.”

“But my reputation became too bad, and I feared it would affect my family, so I didn’t follow the crowd to the Immortal Realm.”

“Now after all these years, I want to know if my family still exists and if my granddaughter Tongtong is alive or dead…”

Canglang Jun revealed his feelings, looking desolate.

Even now, he could remember that lively little girl who called him grandpa, her face full of innocence.

What mattered most was that his granddaughter had decent potential and with a large number of Immortal Crystals and medicinal pills, her future as an Immortal King was absolutely guaranteed.

But here comes the problem.

To live from ancient times to now, unless one sealed themselves away for a long time, the lifespan of an Immortal King wouldn’t hold up to consumption.

Even reaching the realm of Immortal Emperor would only extend one’s lifespan enough to survive the ages, yet their Divine Soul would be eroded by time, ultimately leading to decay and becoming a lifeless shell.

Only by reaching the realm of Immortal Sovereign could one qualify to exist until now!

But attaining the realm of Immortal Sovereign? That was no easy feat!

Even during its peak, the ancient Kunlun had very few Immortal Sovereigns, each one a titanic figure with immense power.

In contrast, back in the day, his Li family had only produced a few Immortal Kings, and not even one Immortal Emperor.

The idea of an Immortal Sovereign was truly something to only dream of!

Moreover, with so many variables along the way, Canglang Jun couldn’t help but feel uncertain about whether his granddaughter had survived.

What he had was just an obsession!

He wanted to return to his homeland and see the state of the Li family.

Canglang Jun even prepared for the worst, thinking his Li family might have disappeared into the annals of history.

That was highly likely!

“You old rascal, didn’t expect you to be so sentimental,” Ye Junlin mused.

“Senior Ye, you can question my character, but I’m dead serious about this matter,” Canglang Jun replied with a bitter smile.

“Alright then, you can come with me,” Ye Junlin nodded in agreement.

“Master, me too! Me too!”

At that moment, a boy in black overalls with a center-parted hairstyle ran over, waving his hands in excitement.

This classic modern outfit was a reward from the system’s recent sign-in.

Ye Junlin thought it was just perfect for Ah Kun!

This outfit reminded him of a certain old friend he knew in his past life!

Such nostalgia!

Ah Kun dashed right up to Ye Junlin, anxious, “Master, I want to go with you too! Don’t leave me behind!”

Ye Junlin patted the boy’s head, smiling, “Don’t worry, I’ll bring you along.”

“Yay, that’s great~”

And just like that, the number of travel companions was confirmed.

Ye Junlin prepared to choose a propitious day for ascending to the Immortal Realm.

When this news spread, it caused a huge stir outside.

“What? The Leaf Alliance Leader is actually going to ascend to the Immortal Realm?”

“No way, the allure of the Immortal Realm is that strong? Even Leaf Alliance Leader is willing to give up everything to ascend?”

“Everyone, stop talking nonsense; who do you think the Leaf Alliance Leader is? His level of understanding is on a whole different plane than ours. He just wants to seek greater challenges in the Immortal Realm.”

“True, he’s on the path of invincibility; since there’s no one left to challenge him in Kunlun Realm, it’s only natural he sets his sights on the Immortal Realm.”

“Ah, this level of thought is truly admirable!”

…

Everywhere was filled with lively discussions, all shocked by this unparalleled powerhouse’s impending ascension to the Immortal Realm.

After all, for many infatuated fans, Ye Junlin was akin to a deity.

Now that the deity was about to leave, it was inevitable for them to feel a sense of loss.

Not long after.

The day for ascension arrived, set by Senior Gou. It was absolutely smooth and favorable.

On the peak of a mountain, several silhouettes stood still.

The leading black-clad man had his hands clasped behind his back, silver hair as white as snow cascading down to his waist, a strikingly handsome face, sparkling eyes like the stars, and an elegant demeanor exuding a sense of grace.

“Everyone, are you ready?”

Ye Junlin asked seriously.

“Ready!”

The crowd replied with solemnity.

“Then let’s begin.”

Following that, Ye Junlin and the others steadied their minds, collectively responding to the sensation they felt.

Swish~!

In the vast sky, a golden beam of light descended from the heavens, enveloping Ye Junlin and his companions.

Suddenly, celestial melodies rang out, and breathtaking sights unfolded in a wonderfully exquisite manner, as if special effects were maxed out.

“All cultivators of the Xuantian Sect, bow to send off Ye Taishang’s ascension!” Xu Yonian and the others clasped their hands and said excitedly.

“Bow to send off Ye Taishang’s ascension!” Being the number one immortal sect in the Eastern Domain, the Xuantian Sect had recruited more and more cultivators in recent years. Now, looking around, there were countless faces; all disciples and elders were with tears in their eyes, bowing in unison.

Soon.

Throughout the entire Eastern Domain, a resounding shout erupted, like a tidal wave of sound shaking the heavens.

“We respectfully send off Senior Ye’s ascension!!!”

Regardless of the cultivator’s status, at this moment, they all bowed and shouted toward that beam of heavenly light.

This phenomenon was mirrored in the other four great domains.

Hearing the send-off cheers from all directions, Li Wujie showed an envious expression, “No wonder he’s the Master; even the ascension is so impressive.”

“The Immortal Realm, huh? I’m quite interested,” Hong Qianye’s gaze flickered, a sly smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

He couldn’t wait to stir up trouble in the Immortal Realm filled with strong competitors!

“Wow, everyone is flying so high~” Bai Xiaoxi’s eyes sparkled brightly, their youthful face exhibiting an expression of wonder.

Watching that beam of light gradually disappear from sight, the cultivators of the Kunlun Realm displayed melancholy, feeling some sadness inside.

Because the only acknowledged strongest being in this world was leaving them behind…

In the small courtyard, the willow tree sighed, “I’m starting to wonder what level Leaf Island Master will reach by our next meeting.”

At that time.

In the dimensional passage to the Immortal Realm, Ye Junlin and the others experienced a peculiar sensation.

Around them flowed countless specks of light, resembling a multitude of fireflies dancing about.

Here, there was no concept of time, so they had no idea how long it had been.

Boom~

Suddenly, the dimensional passage trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse.

“What the heck? We were promised a propitious day, so what the hell is going on now?” Li Wujie’s scalp went numb.

“Isn’t the passage already restored? Why is this happening?” Canglang Jun asked suspiciously.

Everyone felt anxious about the sudden turbulence in the passage.

If anything went wrong here, their lives would be in jeopardy!

“Hey, what’s happening?” Ye Junlin furrowed his brows and quickly asked the system for reasons.

【Ding! Due to the host and several companions’ high realms, the recently repaired dimensional passage can’t bear this pressure, resulting in instability!】

The system prompt sounded in his mind.

“So you’re saying the passage might collapse?” Ye Junlin felt somewhat down, wishing he had waited a bit longer.

【Ding! Don’t worry, the dimensional passage isn’t that fragile; it’s just that you all might get scattered!】

No sooner had the words left its mouth.

Li Wujie and the others let out cries of alarm.

In an instant, a blinding white light appeared before them, completely occupying everyone’s vision, followed by a sharp explosive sound ringing in their ears, and then short-lived deafness.

…

When Ye Junlin opened his eyes again, he found himself in a beautiful place with clear mountains and water.

“So this is the Immortal Realm?” He furrowed his brow, cautiously observing his surroundings.

The spiritual energy in this place was incredibly rich, way stronger than in the current Kunlun Realm.

Most importantly, Ye Junlin felt thoroughly relaxed, showing no signs of being suppressed.

Because the Immortal Realm’s environment allowed beings at the level of Immortal Sovereign, even Immortal Emperors, to move freely.

However, the principles here were much more refined, significantly weakening the power of each cultivator’s attacks.

For example, a True Immortal who just broke through in their own small world could easily create devastating scenes with a mere flick of their breath, smashing thousands of mountains to dust.

But upon arriving in the perfected Immortal Realm, even with utmost effort, a True Immortal would find it hard to break through a solid stone.

That’s the difference!

So, in the vast Immortal Realm, True Immortals could only be considered normal civilians!

As for the so-called formidable Tribulation Stage? Here, they barely warranted a spot as pets!

Throughout countless ages, many prodigies who ascended from small worlds had to start over in the Immortal Realm, treading carefully.

Those with good luck could achieve some recognition, while those with lesser luck would fade into mediocrity, possibly costing them their lives!

This is the harsh truth of reality!

There’s a saying: the hard-earned cultivator ascends, only to become one of the ten million heavenly soldiers chasing after the Monkey King…