Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 533

South Heaven Immortal Domain.

This place is even more vast than the North Cold Immortal Domain, with concentrations of immortal energy skyrocketing to over ten times.

Over countless years, many prodigies have emerged here; it’s not just the Immortal Sovereign level—currently, there are known to be eight Immortal Emperors still alive, each boasting a fearsome reputation, standing tall as unparalleled strongmen throughout the river of time!

Black Obsidian Region.

In the Great Yuan Immortal Dynasty, on a certain corridor of the Imperial Palace, a group of variously dressed figures is gearing up.

Men and women, old and young, all top-tier experts.

They are all senior offerings of the court, specifically summoned to deal with the rebel Prince Jing.

At this moment, due to the long wait for the holy sovereign’s orders, this group of people is idling and chattering about something.

“Did you hear? Recently, a new Immortal Emperor was born in the North Cold Immortal Domain; I’ve never seen anything like it!” A thin man with rat-like features said.

“What’s more, they say this new Immortal Emperor is incredibly audacious, actually taking the title of Heavenly Emperor; it’s so arrogant!” Another grey-clad old man tapped his pipe in indignation.

“Exactly, this person has set a precedent in the Immortal Realm; I’m afraid they will become a laughingstock throughout history!” A blue-clad sword cultivator mocked.

At that moment, in a shadowy corner, a tall figure with a hat crossed his arms, quietly leaning against the wall, listening to the discussion.

Upon hearing the words “Heavenly Emperor,” he instinctively looked up. His eyes shone with a sharpness akin to that of an eagle.

“What’s the name of that new Immortal Emperor from the North Cold Immortal Domain?”

Hearing this, everyone turned their gazes towards the shadow, to the suddenly speaking Hat Man.

Respect was evident in their eyes.

It was because the Hat Man was recognized as the strongest among the senior offerings of the court!

Previously, there was an old demon who shook the world, possessing Immortal Emperor level cultivation, roaming around for ages, even giving the court headaches.

Eventually, while passing through a county, he was recognized by a bounty and was split in half with one slash!

No one knew where the Hat Man came from; he seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, crushing many of the older strongmen of the Great Yuan Immortal Dynasty!

As of now, no one has been able to withstand his slash!

Until half a year ago, when the Yuan Emperor chanced upon him during a tour and, shocked by his immense strength, offered rich conditions to recruit him.

Unexpectedly, the Hat Man flatly refused!

The Yuan Emperor wasn’t angry; instead, he grew even more appreciative, willingly lowering his stance, following him around, and increasing the offers with fewer restrictions, eventually persuading him to join.

The Hat Man instantly became the highest-ranking offering in the court; initially, a few offerings were displeased and sought trouble with him, only to have their heads severed in one slash, dying on the spot!

From that point on, the remaining offerings realized the gap in strength and no longer dared to provoke him, keeping their distance.

Now, as the Hat Man proactively asked questions, everyone’s hearts began to race.

“Is nobody going to answer me? Hmm?”

From the shadows came a rough voice tinged with displeasure.

The room fell dead silent.

“Ahem,”

The blue-clad sword cultivator bravely cleared his throat and broke the stillness first, “This friend, as far as I know, the new Immortal Emperor from the North Cold Immortal Domain is named Ye Tian Emperor; as for what his real name is, I’m not sure.”

“Ye, Ye Tian Emperor?!”

The voice from the shadow sounded incredibly excited, mixed with disbelief.

“Wait, are you sure his real name is Ye Tian Emperor?”

“It’s absolutely true; this news has spread in the Immortal Realm; everyone knows there’s a new Immortal Emperor in the North Cold Immortal Domain calling himself Ye Tian Emperor!”

As he spoke, the blue-clad sword cultivator joked, “Friend, you also think that guy’s got issues, right? I mean, why name yourself Heavenly Emperor of all things, haha.”

Boom!

Who would have thought, as soon as these words were spoken,

The surrounding air froze.

A terrifying killing intent erupted, sweeping through the entire area.

Everyone felt as if they had plunged into a cold abyss, ice coursing through their veins, gazing at the Hat Man stepping out from the shadows, their hearts nearly stopping, as if gripped by an invisible hand.

“F-Friend…”

The blue-clad sword cultivator trembled all over, cold sweat pouring from his forehead; the fear in his eyes was about to overflow, feeling like a lamb under the gaze of a raging dragon.

“You mean to say he doesn’t deserve it?”

The Hat Man approached the blue-clad sword cultivator with imposing pressure, his eyes sharp as a blade, seemingly ready to shred him into pieces, coldly stating.

Those who recognized his background would surely exclaim at this moment: the Blade Demon Li Wujie!

Ever since Li Wujie ascended to the Immortal Realm, he has been wandering alone in the South Heaven Immortal Domain.

Unexpectedly, having stumbled upon the Great Yuan Immortal Dynasty, it must be said that this cultivation empire is brimming with experts, serving as a great trial ground.

Li Wujie broke through to the Immortal Emperor level here, competing for opportunities with cultivators from across the land, continuously raising his cultivation level.

Soon, he gained a fearsome reputation in these parts, being hailed as the Blade Emperor by the cultivators of the Great Yuan!

Later, by chance, he met the Yuan Emperor, who greatly admired him. However, Li Wujie did not want to rely on others, so he refused the recruitment. Who would have thought the Yuan Emperor would persistently pursue him, offering various rich conditions and unique privileges not given to other offerings?

Li Wujie was swayed, thinking perhaps he could use the royal resources for cultivation and push onward, right?

And so, he agreed to become the court’s highest-ranking offering, only acting in dire situations if the Yuan Emperor’s life was at stake.

During his time in the imperial palace, Li Wujie relied on the vast resources provided by the court to madly enhance his cultivation, even having the royal artifact master upgrade his treasured sword to raise its lethality.

You could say he took full advantage!

Now, Li Wujie has reached the level of Nine Heaven Immortal Emperor, with the Immortal Wheel revolving at Nine Turns!

These days, feeling he had hit a bottleneck, he thought it was time to leave the Great Yuan Immortal Dynasty and seek opportunities elsewhere.

Honestly, he felt a bit guilty for reaping so many benefits without lifting a finger, but since he had work to do today, after completing this task, he would formally bid farewell to the Yuan Emperor.

Then…

He received news of his Master!

Upon hearing the name Ye Tian Emperor, Li Wujie instantly knew it had to be his Master!

After all, this name had resounded throughout the Kunlun Realm, and he thought it would fade away here; who would have imagined it quickly echoed throughout the Immortal Realm.

Filled with excitement, Li Wujie felt an immense admiration for his Master’s abilities.

But right now, there was a lowly person publicly mocking his Master!

With his temper, could he let it slide?

At this moment, Li Wujie was furious and stepped forward, glaring at the blue-clad sword cultivator, coldly questioning:

“I’m asking you, do you think he deserves it or not?!”

The blue-clad sword cultivator was shaken to his core; in his panic, he failed to correct himself and instinctively stammered, “N-Nobody…”

Pfft!

A flash of dark blade light appeared.

The blue-clad sword cultivator’s head fell, his neck severed cleanly, blood gushing forth, staining the ground red.

His head rolled down the steps, the expression of fear clear on his face, eyes still filled with confusion, as if he were wondering why this had happened.

All the offerings were instantly dumbfounded, unable to believe that Li Wujie would suddenly strike.