Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 479

After scoring a triple kill, Ye Junlin continued to roam the wilderness, casually claiming the life of a fierce beast.

His level shot up from stage two to stage four, gaining two extra Supreme Talent Cards along the way.

“Hey, friend Ye, that guy called the Invincible Emperor seems to be looking for you on purpose.”

Suddenly, Luo Qingwu conveyed the message.

“Heh, can’t wait to duel with me, huh?”

Ye Junlin stood on the riverbank, sword in hand. Despite the raging river, he stood firm on the water’s surface, as if he was about to soar into the sky at any moment.

Then, out of nowhere.

A powerful aura was rapidly approaching.

A handsome man in a dark dragon robe, wearing an imperial crown, strode across the river, hands clasped behind his back, with a condescending look in his eyes.

He arrived in front of Ye Junlin.

The two locked eyes from a distance.

“Invincible feels pretty lonely, huh? That’s quite the flashy name.” Tong Wudi noticed Ye Junlin’s outlandish appearance, surprised for a moment, then cleared his throat and said.

“Yours isn’t so bad either; pretty impressive,” Ye Junlin retorted, glancing at the words above Tong Wudi’s head, engaging in mutual flattery.

“But one thing—you are fake,” Tong Wudi paused, smirking, “while I’m the real deal.”

Ye Junlin frowned, “So you mean I’m not worthy?”

“Exactly.”

As he said that, Tong Wudi took a step forward, emanating an oppressive kingly presence, enunciating clearly:

“You, do, not, deserve.”

At this moment.

Outside.

A massive crowd of cultivators was utterly thrilled by the scene.

“Holy crap! Brother Invincible is facing the Invincible Emperor!!”

“God, this is the moment I’ve been waiting for!”

“Who do you think will win?”

“Definitely Brother Invincible; he’s never lost in one-on-one combat!”

“But the Invincible Emperor is pretty strong too; I think it’s a suspenseful showdown!”

…

The scene erupted into a noisy uproar.

Some clever cultivators even started betting, pulling in many to place their wagers.

“Brother Invincible, you have to win! I’ve staked my entire life savings on you!” a man kneeled, praying.

“Hehe, I’m betting on the Invincible Emperor. If he wins, I’ll hit the jackpot!” another chimed in.

Overall, this epic showdown had stirred the emotions of countless cultivators.

Cheers and chants filled the air.

In the river.

Two figures stood at odds, the atmosphere thick with a sense of danger.

Ye Junlin sneered, “Whether I’m worthy or not will be decided in battle.”

It was fine when he was the only one showing off; now there’s a guy who can show off even better?! Unacceptable!

In an instant.

Ye Junlin struck first, swinging his sword to unleash a terrifying Sword Qi that sliced through the wind.

The broad river parted as if obeying his command.

“King’s Shield!”

Tong Wudi’s eyes flashed; a golden protective barrier enveloped him, adorned with a double dragon motif, majestic and imposing.

Boom boom boom~

The golden shield trembled, rippling with tremendous energy, visibly vibrating and showing tiny cracks.

Realizing the strength of Ye Junlin’s attack, a hint of astonishment flickered in Tong Wudi’s eyes.

“I really underestimated you.”

Given Ye Junlin’s prowess, he decided to finish this quickly!

“Golden Sword Formation!”

Tong Wudi formed hand seals, shouting.

Buzz~

Ye Junlin noticed the area around him was now shrouded in an arcane formation, golden Sword Qi raining down like a torrential downpour.

Swish swish swish…

At that moment, Ye Junlin felt a real sense of urgency.

If even one golden Sword Qi struck him, he had a 90% chance of dying on the spot.

In a panic, he activated Illusory Sword Dance, using its speed to dodge the falling Sword Qi.

Fortunately, the Golden Sword Formation couldn’t cover a vast area; once he got out of it, he would escape the storm of swords.

The river was left riddled with holes, splashing water everywhere.

Ye Junlin narrowly escaped, his gaze as cold as ice, nearly chilling anyone to the bone.

“Was he able to dodge that?” Tong Wudi was somewhat surprised.

He had thought this attack would finish Ye Junlin off instantly, but little did he know the other guy just charged through!

“Sword Qi Domain!”

In the next moment, seizing the opportunity, Ye Junlin unleashed the third skill in his arsenal.

In an instant, Tong Wudi’s body went stiff as he realized he was trapped in a domain.

Sizzle~

A grating sound filled the air.

Countless white Sword Qis swirled like fish, frantically slicing at Tong Wudi’s golden shield.

The already-cracked shield became overloaded in that moment, teetering on the brink of collapse.

“Not good!”

In a panic, Tong Wudi attempted to leave the Sword Qi Domain but was forcefully blocked by Ye Junlin.

“Sword Opens the Heavens!”

Ye Junlin seized the chance to unleash his ultimate move.

A radiant sword beam, resembling a starry river, descended upon Tong Wudi with an overwhelming and terrifying aura.

“You…”

In Tong Wudi’s incredulous gaze, that golden shield shattered in an instant, a barrage of brilliant sword light crashing down on him.

Boom boom boom!!!

The river trembled as if amid an earthquake, the surging flow hung upside down in the sky, creating a rare spectacle of the Supreme Canyon.

In the shattered pit, a mangled corpse lay devoid of life, utterly dead.

Ye Junlin stood at the pit’s edge, sword in hand.

“It’s over.”

He had to admit, Tong Wudi’s displayed strength was formidable, but he was even stronger!

“Brother Invincible really won!”

Witnessing this scene, the crowd erupted in exclamations.

“Ha ha, I’m rich! I’m rich!” Many cultivators who bet on Ye Junlin were overjoyed at this sight.

“Ahh, I’ve lost big-time!!” Those supporting Tong Wudi howled in despair.

But just then, some sharp-eyed powerful figures noticed something and exclaimed: “Look, what’s that?”

The place fell silent.

Everyone turned their anxious gazes back.

At this moment.

As Ye Junlin was about to turn and leave, he suddenly felt something was off—the kill notification didn’t sound after Tong Wudi was struck down.

This meant the other guy wasn’t actually dead!

“Could it be…”

Ye Junlin suddenly realized, looking intently into the pit, his pupils constricting.

He saw that mangled corpse enveloped in a white light, severed limbs regenerating, wounds healing rapidly, and soon a powerful figure slowly hovered into the air, wearing a mocking grin.

It was Tong Wudi, resurrected!

Just like Ye Junlin before, he too had acquired a Supreme Talent Card with a resurrection trait.

Now fully revived, Tong Wudi’s long hair billowed in the wind as he gazed down arrogantly at Ye Junlin, smirking:

“I didn’t expect you could push me into such a desperate situation.”

“I, the Invincible Emperor, shall call you my strongest opponent!”

Upon hearing this.

Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, “I feel quite honored, really.”

“Really?”

Tong Wudi’s eyes lit up.

“Fake.”

“Uh…”