Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 598

“North Cold Immortal Lord, Ye Tian Emperor, his strength is terrifying; no wonder the Immortal Court values him so highly,” murmured an Immortal Emperor within a hidden paradise.

“I believe that with the character of the Wind Thunder Sword Emperor, he wouldn’t be making empty claims about this.”

“Then, is Ye Tian Emperor truly the leader of the Sword Path in this generation?”

“Hiss, it’s highly probable!”

After the shock wore off, many cultivators were puzzled as to why the Immortal Lord Ye would appear in West Ze Immortal Domain. Did he intentionally come to spar with the Wind Thunder Sword Emperor?

Soon, the truth came to light.

It turned out the incident was sparked by Han Family Young Master, who had an extreme fondness for Tengu meat. Immortal Lord Ye was personally there to give support to the Tengu Tribe.

During the process, the Young Master of Han offended the Immortal Lord Ye and got his arm severed. His father, Han Qiujian, couldn’t stand it, which led to the ensuing great battle, ultimately resulting in the Wind Thunder Sword Emperor’s disastrous defeat.

Upon learning the backstory, the cultivators couldn’t help but applaud while also feeling horrified by the Tengu Tribe’s connections.

Who would have thought that the long-oppressed group, treated as a culinary delight, had such a formidable background!

And the Han Family Young Master simply stumbled upon a tough situation!

All factions quickly backed off, no longer daring to target the Tengu Tribe, even warning their subordinates to steer clear of them in the future!

Rumors from the Han Family indicated that since this incident, Young Master Han Xing had started living a tough life, getting beaten at least three times a day, either practicing swordsmanship or preparing to practice, totally the opposite of his previous extravagant lifestyle.

Clearly, his father, Han Qiujian, was serious about it; he showed no mercy to this second-generation heir.

Just as this incident became hot gossip among the people, a group of cultivators donned in Han Family attire zipped through the streets on flying swords.

In a nearby alley, a somewhat shifty-looking man in a blue robe, wearing a Daoist cap and sporting beady eyes, cautiously poked his head out, glancing around.

Watching the Han cultivators leaving, the blue-robed man’s eyes flashed with anger as he gritted his teeth, “You damned Heavenly Sovereign, this is outrageous! Not only does your Han Family refuse to settle payments, but now you’re also sending people to settle the score with me!”

If Ye Junlin were present, he would immediately recognize this man as Tianjizi, the divination master who once predicted he would suffer a calamity.

At that moment, Tianjizi felt incredibly frustrated.

He had once pulled a prank in the North Cold Immortal Domain by dressing up as Ye Tian Emperor to set up a fortune-telling stall. Consequently, he became a target for countless cultivators, blacklisted everywhere.

Due to this dark past, and with Ye Tian Emperor’s ascent to the position of North Cold Immortal Lord, enjoying enormous prestige and influence in the North Cold Immortal Domain, the terrified Tianjizi no longer dared to hang around his old haunts.

After much thought, he decided to leave his hometown and seek a bright future in other immortal domains.

Encouraged by this ambition, Tianjizi made his way to West Ze Immortal Domain, where no one recognized him, and he could start anew.

At first, he faced many setbacks until he received a few commissions, which gradually improved his situation.

Later, through his relentless efforts, the title of fortune-teller spread throughout the local area.

Until one day, he was introduced to Han Family Young Master Han Xing.

Tianjizi was extremely excited. He had done his homework on the various powers in West Ze Immortal Domain and knew that the Han Family was an imperial lineage that could cover the sky with one hand.

The Young Master Han Xing’s father was the legendary Wind Thunder Sword Emperor, making him a second-generation immortal with a vast background.

Just thinking about such a status, he was bound to be wealthy, and Tianjizi was thrilled.

Then, the Young Master asked him to find out where the Tengu Tribe was hiding.

If he could locate them, there would be ample rewards afterward!

Tianjizi was ecstatic. If he succeeded, he could not only earn a huge bounty but also make a name for himself throughout the West Ze Immortal Domain.

At that point, reviving the Tianji Sect would be just around the corner!

With this thought in mind, Tianjizi tirelessly deduced the location of the Tengu Tribe, putting in three months of rigorous work to finally pinpoint it.

When he reported this location to Han Xing, Han Xing was skeptical and sent a large group of cultivators to the destination.

Tianjizi remained confident, as this was the result of his meticulous calculations, and there should be no discrepancies.

As for the Tengu Tribe’s safety, Tianjizi felt helpless; after all, he also wanted to make a name for himself.

As the saying goes, “One general’s success means the death of countless others.”

For the sake of a bright future, Tianjizi did not think he was wrong; it was just a matter of differing perspectives.

However, when the news arrived, Tianjizi was dumbfounded.

Although his calculations were technically successful, they were entirely contrary to his expectations.

Because of this matter, the Han Family became the laughingstock outside, and Han Xing was viewed as the main culprit, landing him a brutal beating from his father.

Seeing the situation, Tianjizi sensed trouble and quickly fled Tianshui City that very night.

Soon, the higher-ups of the Han Family traced the root of the matter and concluded he was the instigator, secretly dispatching a group of experts to capture him for an account!

Tianjizi was distressed.

What?!

Can I really be blamed for this?!

I am so done!

Unable to do anything else, Tianjizi could only begin a life of fleeing, fearing that the Han Family would catch him to vent their frustrations, wishing to torture him endlessly.

In the alley, Tianjizi was on the verge of tears, realizing his future was bleak.

He had escaped to West Cold Immortal Domain because of Ye Tian Emperor; he had hoped to usher in a spring of prosperity, but now, due to Ye Tian Emperor, he’d been dragged back to square one, hitting rock bottom overnight.

With the Han Family being a super clan of immense influence, it would be incredibly difficult for him to develop here in the future.

Thus, he could only continue to flee, seeking a meager existence in other immortal domains!

“Heaven above, earth below, why am I so unlucky…” The sound of Tianjizi’s lament echoed in the alley.

Meanwhile, Ye Junlin was still unaware that the guy who had once told his fortune had seen his budding career crushed because of him and was now hiding from enemies everywhere.

For Ye Junlin, the Tengu Tribe incident was merely a brief interlude.

At present, his primary goal was to head to Qingqiu to retrieve his disciple, Bai Xiaoxi, and to investigate the intentions of the Qingqiu Empress.

Qingqiu was not part of any major territory; it was akin to the Taihang Forbidden Mountain in geographical terms.

However, in terms of area, it was much larger than the Taihang Forbidden Mountain.

Since moving to the Immortal Realm, the Tianhu Tribe had lived here for generations, comprising three major clans split into eighteen countries.

Until a talented girl named Su Yinghuo emerged, possessing pure blood from the Nine-Tailed Tianhu; she soared to greatness, defeating various competitors, sweeping through the eight wastelands, and achieving the title of Immortal Emperor.

Next, she launched a unification war, integrating the eighteen countries into one empire, ending the longstanding division of Qingqiu, and subsequently crowned herself the Qingqiu Empress, worshipped by countless clansmen.

Under her leadership, Qingqiu thrived, rising to become a power second only to the Dragon and Phoenix clans.

Unexpectedly, she later ascended to the position of West Ze Immortal Lord, gaining immense power and prestige, becoming the most influential female cultivator in the Immortal Realm.

“Senior Ye, according to the map, we are approaching the legendary Qingqiu!” Canglang Jun pointed excitedly at the endless mountain range ahead.

Ye Junlin narrowed his eyes, “Let’s go!”

He was eager to see what the Qingqiu Empress was truly after.