Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 494

“Wow, you two have some serious guts! You dare to mess with that shameless woman, Luo Wuchou’s disciple? Aren’t you worried she’ll come looking for you?” Lu Tianming said with a smirk.

Originally, his plan was to use Tang Yaoyao to lure Luo Qingwu into a trap, then threaten her with a hostage to throw her off balance. That way, when he used his martial arts technique, the chances of success would be nearly guaranteed.

But he never expected to travel all this way only to find out from his informants that Tang Yaoyao had fallen into the hands of the Heart-Eating Twin Ghosts.

Being in the Qing Tian Big Domain, Lu Tianming knew just how ruthless these two were. If Tang Yaoyao got killed beforehand, it would seriously mess up his plans moving forward.

So, he showed up right away to intervene.

“Scared of what? As long as she’s in our hands, whoever it is is doomed! But you showing up so timely—are you here to save her?” Zhou Dalang said in a deep voice, a dark purple Immortal Wheel materializing behind him, his immortal power surging as he entered battle mode.

Xu Chunlian folded her arms and mocked, “I heard you got played by that shameless Luo. Aren’t you the mighty Lu Daizi? Planning to take revenge or just try to win her over after the fact? How embarrassing!”

A cold glint flashed in Lu Tianming’s eyes as he replied coldly, “Shut your mouth! I’ll settle the score with that shameless woman myself!”

“As for her disciple, you can’t touch her—she’s a key part of my plan!”

Seeing Lu Tianming so insistent, Zhou Dalang hesitated, instinctively looking at his wife, Xu Chunlian, for her opinion.

Xu Chunlian smirked in anger; with her fiery personality, she certainly wouldn’t tolerate Lu Tianming’s attitude, especially not from this short man she looked down upon.

“Listen here, Lu! Don’t think we’re scared of you!”

“Even if we don’t hand over that girl, you think you have what it takes to take her by force?”

The air was thick with tension.

Lu Tianming scoffed, “Arrogant—I can take you both on by myself if I have to!”

“Hmph, if you have the guts, then give it a try!”

Xu Chunlian and Zhou Dalang exchanged glances, signaling to each other before forming seals with their hands in perfect sync.

Boom~

An energy aura bursting forth that was a hundred times stronger than their own, sweeping out like a violent tornado.

They were engulfed in black and white radiance—light intertwining like magnets, truly a sight to behold.

This was the signature combo technique of the Heart-Eating Twin Ghosts!

Once this move was unleashed, the power they brought forth far exceeded their individual strengths, and during the fight, they would be in complete harmony with each other!

You could say this couple, when working together, could easily stand among the top tier of Immortal Emperors!

“Hmm? Interesting.”

It was Lu Tianming’s first time witnessing the combo technique of the Heart-Eating Twin Ghosts. Though he had heard of it before, he never thought much of it. Seeing it in action today, he felt a chill run down his spine.

These two really had some serious skills. No wonder they had managed to thrive in the Qing Tian Big Domain for so long without being targeted by other powerful figures.

“Lu Daizi, I heard you tried to reach the Immortal Sovereign level and failed, now with us two working together, how do you plan to deal with this? You must know it won’t be easy to escape!”

With their combo technique backing them, Xu Chunlian grew bold, challenging him.

“Lu Daizi, don’t say we didn’t give Void Truth View any respect. If you just step back now, we’ll pretend nothing happened!” Zhou Dalang said with a grave expression, warning him.

After some careful thought, he still felt hesitant. If they killed Lu Tianming here and drew the wrath of the Void Truth View’s ancestors, the Heart-Eating Twin Ghosts wouldn’t survive.

On the other side…

Tang Yaoyao was shocked.

She never expected that even Lu Tianming from the Void Truth View would show up, and with ulterior motives no less—targeting her Master!

Seizing the chaos, she quickly took out a mystical talisman and infused it with her immortal power.

This was called a Mother-Child Talisman, consisting of two pieces, quite rare and precious in the Immortal Realm.

What she held was the “child” talisman; as long as she infused it with her immortal power, the “mother” talisman would sense it, allowing her to find her target even across vast expanses of the Immortal Domain!

Now, seeing everyone distracted, Tang Yaoyao secretly used the child talisman to send a message to the mother talisman on Luo Qingwu.

She didn’t want to flee directly; she just knew that with her current strength, a single step away from this scene would immediately alert them, and she would be suppressed!

“I’ve long heard that the Heart-Eating Twin Ghosts’ combo technique is profound and unfathomable. Today, seeing it for myself, it’s indeed extraordinary.”

Lu Tianming was unfazed and smirked, “Unfortunately, that relies on your teamwork. If one of you turns on the other, it’ll fall apart!”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Dalang and Xu Chunlian exchanged looks, unable to contain their laughter, their cackles dripping with mockery as if they’d just heard the biggest joke ever.

“Lu, you must have lost your mind. You think saying this will sow discord between us?” Xu Chunlian’s gaze was akin to looking at an idiot, her disdain for Lu Tianming growing.

“My wife and I share a bond as solid as gold. We’ve supported each other through thick and thin to reach where we are today. Our feelings are as enduring as time itself—no amount of hardship can change that.”

“And you think you can turn us against each other? Just how foolish can you be! I almost respected your status as Daizi of the Lu family!”

It was as if Lu Tianming had touched a sore spot, sparking Zhou Dalang’s rage.

“Heh, really?”

But at that moment, Lu Tianming’s smile grew cryptic, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

Unbeknownst to them, a mystical energy ripple spread out…

Suddenly, Xu Chunlian, who had been mocking just moments ago, stared wide-eyed as her body trembled, and when she turned to look at Lu Tianming again, her gorgeous eyes were filled with soft affection, flooded with boundless love.

In that moment, this middle-aged woman looked like a blossoming beauty, gazing at her beloved with an overwhelming tide of love.

“Darling, let’s go teach this stubborn fool a lesson!”

Poor Zhou Dalang was still oblivious to his wife’s transformation.

Whoosh!

With the raging winds swirling, Zhou Dalang gathered all his strength, hands shifting rapidly as he prepared to unleash his strongest strike.

Swish!

But who would have thought that a palm filled with terrifying force would come crashing down on Zhou Dalang’s back in an unexpected ambush.

“Pfft~”

Zhou Dalang was taken completely by surprise, spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with internal injuries as he collapsed onto the ground.

His complexion turned deathly pale, and in his eyes, besides the pain was a profound disbelief.

For the only one who could have ambushed him like this at that moment was his most trusted wife behind him!

“This…”

Witnessing this scene, Tang Yaoyao was dumbstruck.

She couldn’t believe Xu Chunlian’s actions.

“Hmph, you dare to harm my Lu? You’re asking for death!” Xu Chunlian glared at the middle-aged man lying injured on the ground, her eyes filled with disgust.

Then, she turned toward Lu Tianming across from her, suddenly turning into a lovelorn girl, intertwining her hands and wobbling her body as she sweetly cooed, “Darling, was I right to do this?”

Seeing Xu Chunlian fall under his influence, Lu Tianming smiled playfully, “You did great.”

“Darling just praised me!” Xu Chunlian blushed, looking like an excited teenage girl.

Zhou Dalang: “???”

“Wife, what’s wrong with you? Did you get possessed?” Zhou Dalang, lying on the ground, exclaimed anxiously.

Even now, he couldn’t bring himself to believe that Xu Chunlian had betrayed him.

After all these years, they had been inseparable. Now, after just a few words from Lu Tianming, she flipped sides, leaving Zhou Dalang feeling utterly unfamiliar and terrified.

“Pfft, who are you calling your wife? Look at your pig-like face—do you really think you can be my husband? My heart has always belonged to Lu; he’s my true love!”

Xu Chunlian was furious, kicking Zhou Dalang viciously.

“Pfft!” Zhou Dalang spat out more blood, his condition worsening.

“It’s impossible… this can’t be happening…”

He clenched his teeth, his eyes turning beastly red as he locked onto that tall figure ahead and growled through the pain, “Lu Tianming!! What kind of sorcery did you use?! To turn my wife into this?!!”

Just as he finished speaking, a harsh kick hit his back, fracturing his spine with a crack.

“Ah!”

Zhou Dalang grimaced in pain, cold sweat pouring down.

“I told you—don’t call me your wife in front of Lu!” Xu Chunlian placed her hands on her hips, furious.

Looking at Zhou Dalang’s miserable state, Lu Tianming finally understood the joy felt by the Peach Blossom Immortal Sovereign back in the day.

The thrill of giving someone a cuckold—really exhilarating!

Hahaha~

“Believe me, it’s not me doing anything to her. It’s your beloved who has fallen under my charm, got it?” Lu Tianming said with a smug grin, snapping his fingers.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Dalang, unwilling to accept the truth, shouted in rage, “You’re talking nonsense! You’re the one behind all this!! Give me back my Lotus!!”

“Tsk tsk, then let me show you just how far the Lotus of your desires is willing to go for me. Don’t blink now!”

Lu Tianming remembered Xu Chunlian’s initial disdain and immediately decided to use her to provoke Zhou Dalang.

“Darling, I’m willing to do anything you ask!”

Xu Chunlian, as if enamored, walked over eagerly, looking blushingly sweet and gentle.

Crash!

Lu Tianming ripped off the cloak that Xu Chunlian had been wearing.

With no cloak to hide her, Xu Chunlian’s voluptuous figure was fully revealed. Her skin was smooth and fair, and while there were a few crow’s feet at the corners of her eyes, her well-kept complexion added a sense of mature beauty.

Lu Tianming’s eyes wandered up and down, and suddenly he felt an insatiable urge.

For some reason, ever since he cultivated the Yin-Yang Absorption Technique, his desires had skyrocketed.

Especially in this situation, he wanted to do something inappropriate with Xu Chunlian, partly out of revenge on the couple, and partly to absorb her vital essence to strengthen himself.

“Darling…” Xu Chunlian blushed under the intense gaze of the man before her, shyly responding.

Her behavior was hardly reminiscent of her previous harsh demeanor.

Any woman affected by the Yin-Yang Absorption Technique would become willing to surrender and turn into the practitioner’s subordinate!

That was the terrifying power of the Peach Blossom Immortal Sovereign back in the day!

Lu Tianming’s smile widened, first caressing her face, his hands gradually moving lower.

“Ah…”

As the tingling sensation washed over her, Xu Chunlian’s breath quickened, her gaze starting to fade into confusion.

“No, don’t! Stop! You have to stop!!!” Zhou Dalang screamed in rage, his eyes bloodshot.

But this was just the beginning, and what unfolded next would undoubtedly infuriate him to the point of exploding.