Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 571

A few days later, the joint attack by the two Holy Lands against the Fire Cult suddenly came to a halt!

Rumor has it that the Ancestors of Tianyuan Holy Land and Tae A Holy Land were suppressed by someone claiming to be the Sect Leader of the Fire Cult.

Witnesses saw that the Sect Leader was dressed in red, wearing a half silver mask, and with a snap of their fingers, endless flames of extinction erupted, incinerating the sky for millions of miles.

The two Ancestors fought desperately but were easily defeated.

Among them, the Ancestor of Tianyuan Holy Land refused to submit and was burned to death on the spot, his soul scattering.

The Ancestor of Tae A Holy Land was scared half to death and quickly led the other cultivators to kneel in submission, declaring they would henceforth follow the Fire Cult.

Thus, this conflict came to a conclusion!

From now on, all factions had to bow to the Fire Cult and pay regular tributes to it.

Nobody expected that.

In this Chihong Great Domain, the Demonic Path entered an unprecedented period of prosperity!

Even many cultivators who were originally from the righteous path couldn’t wait to join the Demonic Path, proudly becoming members of the Fire Cult.

Who could blame them? The Fire Cult had become the number one power in the Chihong Great Domain!

That unstoppable Sect Leader was even a cut above all the strong figures, pressing down on them so they could barely breathe.

Nobody knew what the true name of the Sect Leader was or where they had come from.

What they did know was that the Sect Leader referred to themselves as Red Sovereign!

Soon, after a frenzied expansion, free from the constraints and oppression of the two Holy Lands, the scale of the Fire Cult exceeded all past records, with followers spread throughout the Chihong Great Domain. They built statues of the Sect Leader in many places and regularly held worship events, where they bowed reverently to the statues, gradually forming a power of faith.

The power of faith has many wondrous uses: it can be refined to assist in cultivation and can enhance one’s strength, similar to national fortune.

It is worth mentioning.

The higher the cultivation level of the person, the stronger the power of faith formed.

Moreover, this is the Immortal Realm where even the lowest True Immortals are only fit to run errands.

Without a doubt, Hong Qianye became the biggest beneficiary of this conflict!

At the Headquarters of the Fire Cult.

An incredibly magnificent and imposing palace stood tall on the Immortal Mountain, seemingly causing the sun and moon above to revolve around it.

Surrounding the palace, cultivators in cult attire stood guard at fixed points or patrolled.

In the innermost part of the hall.

There was a long staircase shining with astonishing divine light, made from various rare materials.

At the end of the staircase was a blood-red throne symbolizing supreme power, exuding an indescribable aura of evil and tyranny!

At this moment.

A figure in red was seated on the throne, supporting their head with one hand and appearing quite casual.

Due to the half silver mask, their full face was obscured, but the exposed jaw was enough to spark imagination, adding a touch of seductive charm.

“Congratulations, Sect Leader, on successfully gaining control of the Chihong Great Domain!”

A group of core members at the bottom said respectfully.

Looking up at the figure in red seated on the throne, their expressions were filled with fanaticism.

Hong Qianye nonchalantly said, “Taking this medium-sized place is just the first step of my plan.”

“Once the cult stabilizes, I will start spreading the teachings to other great domains, and then you will have plenty to do.”

His ambitions didn’t stop there; he wanted to strengthen the Fire Cult and expand it throughout Dongsheng Immortal Domain.

This way, he could acquire an immense power of faith and better seek out resources beneficial to his cultivation.

“I am willing to risk everything for the Sect Leader!” the subordinates vowed gallantly.

They too were eager to spread their wings in the future and expand the Fire Cult’s foothold into multiple great domains.

“Qu Hong.”

Hong Qianye spoke.

“Old servant at your service!”

The one called Qu Hong was an old man with snow-white hair, exuding an aura of an immortal, dressed in flowing robes, resembling a figure from seclusion.

At this moment, he stepped forward and looked at the figure in red on the throne, his mouth curling into a bittersweet smile.

Qu Hong was the Ancestor of Tae A Holy Land, self-styled as the Immortal Sovereign of Literature!

His cultivation level had reached the Celestial Sovereign Sixth Layer, with countless laws, making him a standout among Immortal Sovereigns.

Yet, he was defeated by a newly emerged Immortal Sovereign, and even while teaming up with the Ancestor of Tianyuan Holy Land, they still suffered a crushing defeat!

Just thinking about that day, when the opponent waved their hand and unleashed a lotus-shaped flame of extinction, the terrifying pressure made him feel lingering fear and a dry mouth.

That move was what ruthlessly crushed him and the Ancestor of Tianyuan Holy Land!

Qu Hong would never forget how the Ancestor of Tianyuan Holy Land, unwilling to be marked with a soul imprint, was ultimately burned to ashes by that terrifying demonic flame, scattering his soul.

The harrowing screams still echoed in his mind, making him shudder for many days afterward.

You see, the Ancestor of Tianyuan Holy Land was his biggest rival in this lifetime.

The two had secretly battled in the Chihong Great Domain for a very long time.

However, seeing such an equally matched strong opponent tortured to death by that Sect Leader undoubtedly gave him a huge psychological impact at that time.

It was terrifying.

Why in this obscure Chihong Great Domain would such a terrifying prodigy emerge?

After being marked with a soul imprint, Qu Hong became Hong Qianye’s servant, responding to all commands without daring to disobey.

“You go to Tianyuan Holy Land. I heard that ever since their Ancestor died, they have been resisting my Fire Cult fiercely. You need to know that I have already been quite lenient, not wiping them out completely.”

“But my patience is limited; you need to go right away. Kill anyone who doesn’t listen, and those left have to either join my Fire Cult or die.”

Hong Qianye’s tone was unarguable as he commanded.

He felt that his temper had improved significantly. If it were before becoming a disciple, he would have directly slaughtered any opposing forces without leaving a trace; however, now, he could allow those people to think it over for a while before making plans.

Nevertheless, his patience had limits. He would not tolerate any group wanting to rebel under the rule of the Fire Cult, thinking themselves just.

If there were, they should just be wiped out!

Hearing the implication, Qu Hong trembled inside and quickly bowed, disappearing from sight.

“If you all have nothing else to report, you may leave,” Hong Qianye said.

“Sect Leader, according to your orders, that audacious man has been imprisoned in Longyang Pavilion. Surely he will receive plenty of… care from the visiting followers!”

One subordinate’s voice paused for emphasis.

Upon hearing this,

The core members present all revealed knowing smiles, tinged with a hint of schadenfreude.

“Hmm, remember, don’t let him take the easy way out. I want this arrogant guy to experience what it feels like to be overwhelmed with affection.”

Thinking of Bo Chengli, Hong Qianye sneered.

“Understood!”

Everyone responded as they left.

Looking at the empty great hall, Hong Qianye sitting on the throne let out a sigh, a look of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

Not long ago, he had learned that his Master was in the North Cold Immortal Domain, and he had also heard that the Ye Tian Emperor had killed over a dozen alien race Immortal Emperors, using absolute power to suppress the Demon Cave and was now even titled as the North Cold Immortal Lord, commanding the Immortal Realm.

In the past, Hong Qianye would have rushed back to that man’s side without hesitation.

Because based on past experiences, as long as he was beside that man, he would be absolutely safe, with no external threats at all.

But now, he was asking himself whether he really wanted to keep relying on his Master’s protection?

No, he wanted to rely on his own strength to carve out new territory!

Taking the Chihong Great Domain was just the beginning.

Moving forward, the Fire Cult should expand to the entire Dongsheng Immortal Domain and become the strongest top-tier power.

And he, too, wanted to use this power as the best shortcut for improving his cultivation.

That was Hong Qianye’s goal!

He wanted to return to that man’s side in a brand new form!

…

Longyang Pavilion.

This was a newly built special place of the Fire Cult.

It was used to help male followers relieve their desires.

And the unfortunate target was not some dazzling lady but a delicate and handsome young man!

At the top of the pavilion, incense smoke wafted in gentle spirals, seemingly carrying a unique scent that could make one helplessly succumb.

The poor Bo Chengli, stripped bare, was bound by a red rope in a tortoise shell-like position, lying on the ground in an odd and exposed manner, his eyes filled with fear.

He was terrified that some man would come for him!

Yet, suddenly, footsteps were heard outside…