Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 442

“Master, you have no idea how dangerous it was back then! Thankfully, that senior stepped in; otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it back at all! That brat from Jiuyang Stronghold was way stronger than me!”

Tang Yaoyao patted her well-developed chest, still shaking from the memory.

Luo Qingwu furrowed her brows, “Are you saying that kid, only six or seven years old, already has the cultivation level of an Immortal King?”

“Yes!”

“And at the last moment, he released a powerful force from his brow. I felt that even Uncle Nangong would find it hard to resist that!”

Tang Yaoyao relayed the facts.

Uncle Nangong was a top-tier Immortal Emperor, with a nine-turn Immortal Wheel, and held great prestige in the Eternal Immortal Sect.

Even so, facing that terrifying fire dragon, the risk of falling was real!

“If that’s the case, that kid definitely has an important background. Could this be a premeditated ambush?”

Luo Qingwu stroked her chin, pondering.

To reach the Immortal King level at just six or seven is nothing short of miraculous!

And yet, it ended unexpectedly!

It’s hard not to think of something ominous!

Boom…

The originally bright sky turned dark, ominous clouds looming over the city.

“What is that?!”

The cultivators within the city felt fear surge like a flood, their gazes locking on the approaching crimson firelight in shock.

As that massive fireball crashed into Wanjian City, hovering above it,

the temperature in the air shot up dramatically, feeling like being in a lava zone; countless people felt parched and unbearably hot.

“Senior’s arrival is an honor; I apologize for the lack of welcome!”

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, a deep voice filled with reverence rang out.

A middle-aged man in loose robes, wearing a jade crown, stepped forward, nervously cupping his hands in salute.

He was Tang Yuanfeng, the city lord of Wanjian City and father of Tang Yaoyao.

Right now, Tang Yuanfeng was panic-stricken.

After all, the aura from his visitor was astonishing—definitely not something he could fathom, and it was clear they were here looking for trouble!

Tang Yuanfeng couldn’t help but wonder when his little Wanjian City had provoked such a big shot?

Swish!

The crimson firelight quickly dispersed, revealing a middle-aged man in a holy robe of fire qilin, with a reddish-brown face and fiery hair and beard. His expression was dark, and his tone carried uncontrollable anger,

“My son’s death is related to your Wanjian City. As the city lord, what do you have to say about this?”

In an instant, terrifying cultivation aura surged forth like a vast ocean, enveloping the entire area with immense pressure, causing countless celestial beasts to wet themselves in fear, their eyes filled with terror.

Tang Yuanfeng collapsed to the ground, shocked, and stammered,

“Immortal Sovereign?!”

He expected the visitor to be powerful, but he never imagined they were an Immortal Sovereign!

Even in the entire Jade Prosperity Domain, there hasn’t been an Immortal Sovereign till now!

And judging by this, the visitor was here to take revenge for his dead son!

The question was, how could this small Wanjian City be connected to such a shocking incident?

Tang Yuanfeng internally lamented, forcing down his fear as he spoke, “Respectfully asking, what is the basis for this accusation?”

“My son was killed by forces from Jiuyang Stronghold; you Wanjian City sent soldiers to attack. Do you understand now?” the Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign seethed.

Upon hearing this,

Tang Yuanfeng’s forehead broke out in cold sweat, his voice trembling, “It’s a misunderstanding! My little girl may have led the charge against Jiuyang Stronghold, but according to her, it was a golden hand that destroyed them. We have no knowledge of its owner; I hope you will discern accordingly!”

His daughter, Tang Yaoyao, had explained everything to him immediately upon her return, and every cultivator from the City Lord’s Mansion was a witness on the scene.

Initially, Tang Yuanfeng thought it was just a powerful figure passing by who had helped eliminate a threat, but now, with the death of an Immortal Sovereign’s son involved, the nature of the incident was exceedingly grave.

It was truly a disaster!

“Stop the excuses! Since you are linked to my son’s death, you must accompany him to the afterlife!”

Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign’s red hair flew wildly, his eyes bursting with two fiery glints as he shouted.

He raised his hand, pointing directly at the sky above Wanjian City.

In an instant, flames shot up into the sky, encircling the entire cultivation city spanning approximately ninety million square kilometers with a massive flaming barrier, isolating it from the world.

Now, no one could escape!

“Ugh, it’s so hot…”

“It’s over! He’s going to incinerate the whole Wanjian City! We’re all going to die!”

“Who is this guy? Why is he so indiscriminate in killing?”

“Red face, red hair, and the strength of an Immortal Sovereign—could it be the Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign from the Lihuo Immortal Sect?!”

“No way! He’s the number one powerhouse from the Ancient Luo Domain next door!”

Gasps of shock filled the air, a sense of despair spreading throughout the city.

If an Immortal Sovereign got angry, the consequences would be unimaginable; they knew they were doomed today.

Who would have thought a notorious place like Jiuyang Stronghold would connect with such a big shot?

“No…”

At the northwest exit of Wanjian City, Tianjizi, who was about to dash out the gate, found his path blocked by a wall of flames; breaking down, he knelt in despair, crying to the heavens.

Tianjizi felt sick to his stomach; he was so close, yet still managed to miss the chance!

Hadn’t he just stepped out as a disciple of the Tianji Sect? Was he really going to die in this catastrophe?

Ugh, how utterly unfair!

“Senior Ye, that Jiuyang Stronghold they mentioned seems like it was taken care of by you before…” On the street, Canglang Jun spoke cautiously.

“Uh,” Ye Junlin’s expression twisted oddly.

Truly, life is unpredictable—a real twist of fate!

He honestly had no recollection of Su Huoling’s death; he merely aimed to eliminate Jiuyang Stronghold. As for who got killed or how many, he really didn’t keep track.

Seeing Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign about to obliterate Wanjian City, Ye Junlin decided to step in personally and send this guy to reunite with his deceased son.

But just then, a voice filled with arrogance and annoyance interrupted, giving Ye Junlin a strange sense of familiarity.

“Hey, are you blind or something? Can’t you see your big aunt is still here?!”

Amidst a multitude of astonished gazes, a woman in a white dress soared into the sky, cursing at Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign.

“You’re that girl from the Eternal Immortal Sect, Luo Wuchi!” Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign went stiff in surprise.

“Seriously, you’ve got the nerve to call me shameless? Just because your kid died, you want to pick a fight with everyone? Who’s really the shameless one here?”

Luo Qingwu scoffed.

“You…” Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign’s forehead vein throbbed.

In the North Cold Immortal Domain, who didn’t know Luo Qingwu’s name?

She had long held the title of the strongest Immortal Emperor. Even facing an Immortal Sovereign, she could hold her ground—her outrageous strength made even him wary.

“Wait, why are you here? Could my son’s death be connected to you?”

Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign questioned, piecing it together.

After all, the energy he sealed in Su Huoling’s brow had to be something far beyond the Immortal Emperor level to easily dispel.

And Luo Qingwu, being an unparalleled Immortal Emperor, indeed had that capability, making her a suspect in his eyes!

Hearing this,

Luo Qingwu snapped back, “How dare you slander me! Don’t pin the blame on me! The only reason I’m here is that my disciple wanted to visit home, so I just came along!”

“Hmph, enough nonsense; do you dare to unleash your Immortal Power?”

Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign sneered.

Before coming here, he had specifically visited the remnants of Jiuyang Stronghold, extracting the lingering Immortal Power left behind. Under his capabilities as an Immortal Sovereign, he could discern through traces if Luo Qingwu was the one pulling the strings.

“Open your eyes and look closely! If you keep slandering me, I’ll make you regret it!”

Luo Qingwu issued a challenge, raising her middle finger at Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign, a glowing orb at the tip radiating like a small sun.

Witnessing this, Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign felt his fury boiling; this young brat didn’t take him seriously at all!

If it were any other Immortal Emperor who dared to act like this, he would have slapped them to bits, turning them to dust.

But. Luo Qingwu belonged to the ranks of unparalleled Immortal Emperors, with a significant background, so even though he was incredibly irritated, he had to hold back.

“Hmph!”

Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign coldly snorted, swiftly casting a spell with one hand, countless scarlet runes intertwining as he focused intently on the glowing orb at the tip of her finger.

In an instant, Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign recognized that the wave of Immortal Power did not come from that golden hand.

“Did you catch that? Do you need me to get closer?” Luo Qingwu taunted, her middle finger pointed at Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign, waving it in front of him, looking quite smug.

Burning Heaven Immortal Sovereign was so infuriated he felt like spitting blood; waving his sleeve, he berated, “Enough, enough! Just put your hand down already!!”