Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 595

As a Sword Emperor, Han Qiujian knew exactly what this level of Sword Intent represented.

Everyone knew that to become a Sword Emperor, one must first possess Dao-grade Sword Intent.

He had spent many years in hard training, and only recently had he achieved a major breakthrough in Dao-grade Sword Intent, but perfection was still a distant dream, let alone the legendary Great Perfection!

That was the pinnacle that generations of Sword Emperors yearned for, the ultimate Sword Intent they pursued to the extreme!

Han Qiujian was no exception!

However, he saw the Great Perfection of Dao-grade Sword Intent right at Ye Junlin’s fingertips.

No one knew just how shocked Han Qiujian felt inside; it was a soul-stirring sensation, making his skin crawl, struggling to accept this reality.

Why?

Why did I have to encounter this?

Only then did Han Qiujian understand that Ye Junlin wasn’t just boasting; he truly had the qualifications to disregard him!

“Lord Ye, since you possess such capabilities, I won’t hold back any longer. Next, I shall showcase my most proud sword technique. Please, guide me!”

Struggling to calm the tumult of emotions within him, Han Qiujian took a deep breath, his eyes glistening with determination.

Clearly, Ye Junlin had deeply stimulated him, filling him with an unwillingness to accept defeat, spurring a strong desire to prove himself.

He just wanted to see what gave the other party the edge in the Sword Path!

Swish, swish, swish~

With a flick of his wrist, Han Qiujian’s sword technique became unfathomable, unleashing waves of sword lights imbued with wind and thunder, tearing through the void, causing ripples of energy to surge.

“Then let’s give it a try,” Ye Junlin declared, his silver-white hair flowing, fingers moving like a storm, countering each move.

The two figures intertwined like shadows, battling high in the skies. Even so, the Sword Qi emanating from them was overwhelmingly vast, causing hearts to tremble.

Han Qiujian executed the Divine Sky Wind Thunder Sword Technique, unleashing one move after another, with Sword Qi rolling like towering waves, the sound of wind and thunder deafening.

His sword technique was as swift and agile as the wind while simultaneously possessing the terrifying power of thunder.

When paired with the top-quality Immortal Emperor Artifact in his hand, few could match him on this level of Immortal Emperor!

And Ye Junlin, relying solely on two fingers, would not have lasted this long without the support of the Great Perfection’s Dao-grade Sword Intent.

Of course, he was the only one in the entire Immortal Realm brave enough to fight Han Qiujian in such a manner!

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle…

The sharp howling sounds echoed incessantly, lightning flashing as the storm intensified.

Han Qiujian’s face was grim as he was extremely dissatisfied with the current situation.

He had already executed up to the ninth form of the Divine Sky Wind Thunder Sword Technique, with only three forms remaining, yet he still couldn’t inflict any injury on his opponent. This outcome was hard for him to accept.

Since his Sword Intent fell short, he would have to rely on Sword Heart!

Up until now, Han Qiujian had not utilized his Sword Heart because he felt it would be unfair, but at this moment, he could no longer contain himself. If he lost even after resorting to this, that would be the greatest disgrace.

Condensing a Sword Heart was a prerequisite to becoming a Sword Emperor.

The levels of Sword Heart ranged from low to high: No Trace Sword Heart, Heavenly Sword Heart, Unbeatable Sword Heart, Invincible Sword Heart, and Eternal Sword Heart!

Each stage was divided into ten levels.

Each level of upgrade exponentially boosted the power of sword techniques, increasing sharpness, insight, and perception correspondingly.

This was the uniqueness of being a Sword Emperor, making them stronger and of higher status than regular Immortal Emperors.

Most Sword Emperors condensed a No Trace Sword Heart because the lower the grade, the easier it was to succeed. They could later build upon that foundation to transform into higher-grade Sword Hearts.

Of course, the difficulty was immense, and typically, one’s first instance of condensing their Sword Heart would shape their entire life.

Han Qiujian had condensed a Heavenly Sword Heart!

Most importantly, he had elevated his Heavenly Sword Heart to the tenth level!

Faced with Ye Junlin’s might, Han Qiujian decided to cast aside his concerns and harness the power of the Heavenly Sword Heart.

Boom!

Sword Qi ripples spread wildly as the two figures briefly separated, gazing at each other from afar in the sky.

“Lord Ye, receive my last three moves. If you can withstand them afterward, I, Han, will voluntarily surrender!”

A grand and cold voice echoed across the heavens.

Han Qiujian held his sword upright before him, his gaze shining with brilliance, emitting a unique aura of Sword Path different from before.

This aura was vast, imbued with an indomitable sharpness that surged forward, piercing the heavens!

The overwhelming sword momentum pressed down on the wilderness, bowing countless grass and trees.

“Hmm?”

Ye Junlin frowned, sensing the sudden change in his opponent’s aura.

“First move, Sword Rises, Wind and Cloud!”

Han Qiujian’s expression turned cold as his long sword stirred up primordial winds, upon closer inspection, it indeed was a dense mass of Sword Intent. With the enhancement from the Heavenly Sword Heart, it now emanated an even more destructive aura.

Ye Junlin joined his two fingers and activated the Slaughtering Immortal Sword Technique in defense, but even in that brief encounter, he felt overwhelmed.

“That Ye Junlin is still too arrogant. How can he fight the Wind Thunder Sword Emperor without using a sword?” Many people shook their heads.

Seeing Ye Junlin at a disadvantage, a smirk finally graced the corner of Han Qiujian’s mouth.

If he couldn’t match in Sword Intent, he’d outshine in Sword Heart!

In this scenario, if you still don’t draw your sword, don’t blame me for taking advantage of you and slicing an arm off!

After all, it’s fine to flaunt, but one must accept the consequences of failing to flaunt!

“Second move, A Sword Shocks Thunder!”

Booming…

The tremendous sound of thunder exploded in the sky, countless brilliant bolts of lightning, like dragons weaving through the air, converged upon the sword’s body, radiating a brilliance akin to the sun.

Compared to the first move’s omnipresence, the second one was more about sheer power!

At that moment.

Ye Junlin couldn’t help but feel a chill; he sensed an inkling of crisis.

If he didn’t activate the Cangyuan Sword, he might find himself tasting blood right then and there!

It’s crucial to understand that Han Qiujian, in his current state, was a bona fide top-tier powerhouse among Immortal Emperors.

Facing that with just two fingers indeed felt forced!

“System, check what’s odd about this guy—why has his power shot up so much?” Ye Junlin hurriedly asked.

[Ding, reporting to the host, it’s because he has officially activated the power of the Heavenly Sword Heart. The grades of Sword Heart are from low to high as follows…] the system took the opportunity to educate Ye Junlin.

“So, my Invincible Sword Heart is actually that advanced, but why is he performing even better with it?” Ye Junlin wondered.

Clearly, his Invincible Sword Heart ranked just below the Eternal Sword Heart. Yet it was still inferior to the opponent’s Heavenly Sword Heart?

A classic case of gold not outshining a mere stone!

[Ding, that’s because the host hasn’t fully unlocked the Invincible Sword Heart; your grasp of it is still superficial!] the system clarified.

“How do I unlock it?” Ye Junlin pressed.

[Ding, it’s very simple: feel it with your heart!]

Ye Junlin: “???”

What’s going on?

Feel it with my heart?

System, you’re not pulling my leg, are you?!

[Ding, friendly reminder: the so-called Invincible Sword Heart is all about having an invincible feeling. You should know better than this system!] the system supplemented.

“Invincible feeling?”

Ye Junlin froze, memories flickering in his eyes.

At that moment.

Han Qiujian looked at the silver-haired youth in a daze, thinking he had frightened his opponent with the power of his attack, feeling quite pleased with himself.

“Lord Ye, take this move!”

Boom~!

A terrifying thunderous sword light, filled with overwhelming menace, streaked towards its target.

Under this sword light, Ye Junlin seemed as insignificant as an ant.

The crowd’s faces turned pale with fear, trembling all over.

“Invincible! What I crave is invincibility!”

Suddenly, Ye Junlin’s eyes burst with light; he grasped a hint of the feeling he desired amidst the chaos.

What is invincibility?

It’s unwavering faith regardless of what happens, no one can defeat or stop you. It embodies absolute confidence; it’s like brainwashing yourself until the concept of failure ceases to exist!

If there were even a shred of hesitation in his heart, if he questioned himself, it would breach the triggering conditions!

Realizing this, Ye Junlin swiftly immersed himself wholly, an indomitable belief coalescing in his brow.

Unseen chains that had bound the Invincible Sword Heart snapped like twigs, beginning to reveal its true power…

“Woo~!”

In an instant, a powerful sword howl reverberated across the heavens as if a thousand swords were singing in unison.

His gaze was bright, standing tall like a sword, suddenly emanating an invincible sword momentum that surged toward the skies, an immense sword force that was unmatched, making the heavens tremble with fear!