Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 485

Luo Qingwu shot him a disdainful glance, as if to say, “If you don’t understand, don’t pretend to!”

“As for the origin of the Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit, I learned about it from the elders in my sect,” she continued. “It’s said to be a special product left behind by each Immortal Sovereign-level powerhouse that failed their Imperial Tribulation, which is quite similar to the relics left by Buddhist monks when they attained Nirvana.”

“Thus, throughout history, the Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit has been extremely rare, as it represents a fallen Immortal Sovereign-level powerhouse!”

At this, everyone was shocked.

They hadn’t expected that the origins of an Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit could be so significant.

After all, it was a product of a Sovereign-level powerhouse who had failed their Imperial Tribulation, which meant they were all top beings below the Immortal Emperor during their lifetime.

The so-called Imperial Tribulation is a special trial each Immortal Sovereign must face to break through to become an Immortal Emperor. It’s similar to the process of Crossing Lightning Tribulation for cultivators to achieve immortality.

However, the Imperial Tribulation is vastly different. If one were to say it’s incredibly dangerous, it indeed could cause an Immortal Sovereign to fall, but there are also cases where the thunderous sounds are just for show, allowing the tribulation taker to pass through without any danger.

In simple terms, the Imperial Tribulation varies from person to person!

“To become an Immortal Emperor, the most crucial hurdle to clear is successfully passing the Imperial Tribulation. If you succeed, you become a high and mighty Immortal Emperor. But if you fail, you’ll perish and be obliterated.”

“In the long history of the Immortal Realm, many Sovereign-level powerhouses have fallen during their Imperial Tribulation, with only a few being able to leap through the dragon gate and become Immortal Emperors, highlighting how difficult it is to pass the Imperial Tribulation.”

“But there are exceptions. It’s said that the current Invincible Immortal Emperor, Tong Wudi, breezed right through his Imperial Tribulation. While others faced life-or-death situations, for him, it was as simple as tripping while walking—his level of luck is the envy of many Immortal Sovereigns!”

Luo Qingwu eloquently explained.

Canglang Jun suddenly smacked his forehead in realization, exclaiming,

“So that so-called Invincible Emperor we met earlier is just riding on his reputation! That kid isn’t afraid of this karmic backlash. What a fool!”

He had no doubts that the person they previously encountered was indeed the real Tong Wudi, as such beings felt so far removed from him, like an ant gazing up at the stars, he wouldn’t even think about what connection he could have with the stars above.

Moreover, the Supreme Secret Realm would restrict entry to Immortal Emperor-level powerhouses, which further led Canglang Jun to dismiss Tong Wudi’s identity.

“Tong Wudi, huh…” At the mention of this name, a peculiar glimmer flashed in Ye Junlin’s eyes as bold thoughts surfaced in his mind.

Could it be that the guy I faced last round was that dude?!

But he held back this speculation, planning to verify it later.

“So, what exactly is the function of the Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit?” Tang Yaoyao asked curiously.

Looking at the floating Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruits, Luo Qingwu’s gaze was filled with fervor. “As long as an Immortal Emperor-level powerhouse consumes it, there’s a chance they can comprehend the Laws of the Immortal Sovereign and gain a breakthrough opportunity to become an Immortal Sovereign!”

“If you’re already an Immortal Sovereign, you can use it to understand more of the Laws of the Immortal Sovereign,” she continued. “In short, one Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit would definitely cause a stir in the outside world, sparking a battle befitting an Immortal Sovereign!”

With that,

Canglang Jun and the others felt a rush of excitement, their gazes towards the Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruits shifting dramatically.

“Oh my god, if an Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit is this significant, then Senior Ye got ten of them at once—doesn’t that mean…” Tang Yaoyao covered her mouth in astonishment, her eyes wide open, unable to continue.

“Exactly! If those ten Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruits were tossed out, the heavens over the North Cold Immortal Domain would definitely change!”

As she said this, Luo Qingwu swallowed hard.

“Is it really that exaggerated?”

Ye Junlin found it somewhat amusing.

Mainly, the Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruits were of no use to him at present, and acquiring them was too easy—he just drew ten of them, so he didn’t feel anything particular about it.

If the Eternal Ancestor were to see this scene, he’d probably be so angry he’d cough up blood and go blind from rage.

After all, he participated in the Supreme Secret Realm three times, and every time he reached the top, he only drew one Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruit. Even then, he felt exceedingly fortunate and grateful, thinking it was heavenly mercy.

And now, someone nonchalantly pulls ten Immortal Sovereign Dao Fruits in one go!

What would he think if he saw this?

At this moment,

Despite feeling envious, Canglang Jun and the others began spinning the prize wheel, each eventually earning a nice haul of resources as rewards.

【Attention, the Supreme Secret Realm will soon close. This realm will automatically teleport all testers out!】

【A gentle reminder: Do not reveal your identities during the trials to avoid unnecessary trouble!】

A grand and authoritative voice echoed through the realm, making sure all the cultivators present heard it clearly.

Since the battle ended, they had been divided into various spaces, and any team ranking high would be qualified to draw from the prize wheel.

“Eternal Ancestor, are your demands really that high? We did achieve third place!” Some teammates reassured him.

Though being stuck at third was disappointing, it was still something to be proud of for them.

Yet the core figure of their team remained in a sullen mood, seemingly suffering from a significant mental blow.

The Eternal Ancestor was unresponsive, murmuring with a downcast gaze, “Everything is over…”

“It’s okay, we can always come back next time, as long as you live long enough!” One teammate kindly attempted to console him.

The Eternal Ancestor stiffened and turned his neck in a rigid motion to look at the teammate, his eyes seemingly saying:

You really know how to comfort someone.

Because with four opportunities completely exhausted, he no longer had a chance to enter the Supreme Secret Realm!

“Who the hell is that ‘Invincible’ guy anyway…” As he recalled the figure of that punk, the Eternal Ancestor gritted his teeth in anger, a flicker of resentment flashing in his eyes.

Meanwhile, in the distant Immortal Court, Tong Wudi’s consciousness detached from the Supreme Secret Realm.

Whoosh!

The jade seal symbolizing ultimate authority was flung heavily by Tong Wudi, crashing onto a rainbow bridge, causing the structure to collapse with a tremendous roar.

“What’s happening?!”

A heavenly soldier in charge of patrolling the Immortal Court rushed over to investigate the noise, only to find the radiant and imposing jade seal, rendering them instantly too scared to approach, their eyes wide with astonishment.

Because they recognized it was an item only a Zhenjia-level celestial official could wield.

“This came flying out of the Qianqing Palace. Did that Invincible Immortal Emperor throw it on purpose?”

“Gasp! Casually tossing a Zhenjia-level official seal, that’s unheard of in the entire Immortal Court!”

“But why would the Invincible Immortal Emperor do such a thing?”

“Probably just bored and throwing a tantrum. After all, his standing in the Immortal Court is unique,” the group of heavenly soldiers speculated.

Yet no one dared to touch the high-ranking seal, as none of them held the right to do so.

At that moment, a deep, resonant voice of a middle-aged man filled with curiosity sounded, “What are you all doing here?”

The speaker was a refined man dressed in a dark blue robe, a bun atop his head, stepping onto clouds with an air of mysterious aura surrounding him.

The newcomer was the formation grandmaster, Liu Huangshu!

He was also the founding island master of Fallen Immortal Island and a core founder of the Immortal Court!

His position was unquestionable, and in a way, he could be considered the lord of the Immortal Court, though he had chosen not to declare it publicly, or perhaps he simply lacked the desire to.

“Greetings, Liu Taishang!”

Seeing Liu Huangshu arrive, the heavenly soldiers bowed deeply, fearful and respectful.

“Hm? How did this official seal come to be thrown here?”

Liu Huangshu frowned, lifted that jade seal, and an expression of displeasure crossed his face.

“Uh, uh, back to you, Liu Taishang, it was casually thrown by the Invincible Immortal Emperor! We just happened to pass by…” stammered a nervous squad leader, fearing being caught in the crossfire.

“It’s Tong Wudi.”

Liu Huangshu frowned even more. This kid was getting increasingly outrageous, tossing around a symbol of supreme authority like it was nothing.

“This is none of your business; step back.”

“Yes, sir!”

On another side,

Tong Wudi was in a foul mood, still haunted by his miserable defeat in the trials.

At the same time, he felt deep remorse for using the official seal to sneak into the Supreme Secret Realm.

He had thought it would be an easy win, but in reality, he was the one who got crushed.

Thinking back to the scenes in the canyon, Tong Wudi was greatly discouraged and looked utterly dispirited.

“Invincible Immortal Emperor, you better explain your absurd actions!”

Suddenly, Liu Huangshu came directly to demand an explanation.

The nature of this incident was very serious; as the head, he had to deal with it sternly.

Little did he know,

As soon as he spoke, Tong Wudi lethargically waved his hand, a bleak smile tugging at his lips.

“Old Liu, don’t call me Invincible Immortal Emperor anymore.

“Just call me the Defeated Immortal Emperor!”

Upon hearing this,

Liu Huangshu stood frozen in place, his forehead adorned with a flurry of question marks.

What the heck?