Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 607

Indeed, Tu Lie’s strength is formidable.

After all, anyone qualified to become an Immortal Lord was a standout in their youth, once leading a generation of prodigies with a reputation that echoes through the ages!

If it weren’t for the limitations of the Immortal Realm’s cultivation environment, a talent like Tu Lie would easily become a Saint among the super clans beyond the domain.

Tu Lie has always lived very much for himself. As his cultivation level advanced and his weapon quality improved, he became increasingly arrogant and dismissive of others.

What could he do?

In the entire Immortal Realm, there are only a few who could challenge him!

And currently, there’s only one person who could effortlessly defeat him with sheer strength: the Immortal Realm’s recognized Invincible Immortal Emperor, Tong Wudi!

Apart from that, Tu Lie was confident that no one else could do him any harm; even to defeat him would come at a terrible cost.

Then came the unexpected.

A man appeared out of nowhere, shattering his delusions and crushing his years of pride into dust!

So strong.

Really too strong!

Without using any weapon, he could crush his Heaven-Opening Axe with his bare hands, pushing him into such a pitiful state!

All of Tu Lie’s reliance became a joke at that moment…

It’s no wonder Tu Lie began questioning his life, as he had no clue what kind of terrifying monster he was facing!

Take Immortal Power quality, for instance; with Ye Junlin’s cultivation level now, he can deploy Nine-Grade Immortal Power to the max, perfectly unleashing its effects, coupled with a supreme Divine Ability for maximum damage!

Meanwhile, Tu Lie’s Immortal Power quality only ranks in the Seven grades—there’s a chasm between the two!

Sure, Seven-Grade Immortal Power is impressive, but compared to Nine-Grade Immortal Power, it’s night and day.

So even if he gave it his all and leveraged his top-tier Immortal Emperor Artifact, it would still be tough to withstand this devastating strike.

At that moment.

A tremendous Human King Seal bore down on Tu Lie like a divine mountain.

“Ah!”

Tu Lie raised both hands high above his head, struggling to hold on, his face contorted in resentment, with the sound of bones cracking all over his body, his organs compressed into a mess, and his blood boiling like the sea.

Ye Junlin chuckled coldly, “Heh, you’re holding up well!”

Immediately, he increased the pressure, the previously faint Human King Seal flaring up explosively like a sun at noon.

“No…”

Tu Lie’s face filled with terror; he could no longer hold on and was crushed down by this Human King Seal, crashing to the ground like a falling meteor.

Boom!!!

A deafening explosion rang out, shaking the entire Imperial Capital.

Tu Lie fell in the rear mountains of a palace, slightly smaller than Emperor Girl Peak but still thousands of feet high. The entire mountain was shattered by an immense force, debris spilling everywhere and clouds of dust filling the air, creating a shocking scene.

The Human King Seal gradually dissipated, leaving slight ripples in the air.

A tall man, bloodied, lay on the ground, his armor completely wrecked, shattered into bits and rendered utterly useless.

Who would have thought this was the East Victory Immortal Lord, the once-revered War Emperor who dominated the world?

In an instant.

The entire Imperial Capital erupted in chaos.

“The War Emperor has been defeated! Defeated by Ye Tian Emperor!”

“I thought it would be hard to determine the victor; who knew Ye Tian Emperor’s strength far exceeded our expectations!”

“Crushing the War Emperor single-handedly, Ye Tian Emperor is so impressive!”

“Was Ye Junlin’s motivation to teach the War Emperor a lesson for our national leader?”

“Well, that’s obvious! That Tu guy had been bothering our national leader all the time; it was getting annoying!”

“Oh, so are they a thing? Compared to that fierce-looking Tu Immortal Lord, I actually prefer the handsome Ye Junlin; they seem perfect for each other!”

“Shush! You little vixen, don’t say such things; we, as subjects, should know our place!”

…

The discussions buzzed with excitement as the Tianhu clan thrilled over Tu Lie’s defeat, growing even more respectful and fond of Ye Junlin.

Especially many youthful fox ladies began imagining a love story between Ye Junlin and their national leader.

There were even rumors about a fierce rage for love rapidly spreading across the Imperial Capital.

Tu Lie gritted his teeth, enduring the pain streaming through his body, struggling to rise, blood pouring from the corner of his mouth.

The agony of his wounds was nothing compared to the pain in his heart.

In this battle, he lost his beloved weapon and suffered a crushing defeat, losing face in public.

Looking at the silver-haired youth who stood like a divine king, Tu Lie felt completely devoid of fighting spirit, his eyes filled with trepidation.

From their fight, he came to seriously doubt that his opponent had already reached the top tiers among the ultra-strong, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the Invincible Immortal Emperor, Tong Wudi!

If that’s the case, then losing makes sense!

“So strong…” Su Yinghuo’s beautiful eyes widened, her pupils reflecting Ye Junlin’s tall figure as she muttered in awe.

She realized she had greatly underestimated his strength. Had she taken that hit, her body would undoubtedly be shattered, and her soul scattered.

The key point is, with such overwhelming strength, doesn’t he have the qualification to reach the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm?

“Come here.”

Ye Junlin returned to Emperor Girl Peak, casually waving his sleeve, and in an instant, Tu Lie was pulled back by a force, stumbling to the ground, his scalp tingling.

At that moment, Tu Lie no longer had the former arrogance or hubris; the harsh reality had now rendered him completely honest.

He dared not meet Su Yinghuo’s gaze and felt overwhelming shame.

After all, being defeated in front of the woman he admired was incredibly embarrassing.

“Tu Immortal Lord, do you submit or not?” Ye Junlin sat down, picked up a wine cup, took a sip, and smiled mischievously.

Tu Lie bit his teeth, lowering his proud head, cupping his hands. “Ye Immortal Lord, it was I—Tu—who acted presumptuously today; I ask for your great mercy and forgive my transgressions!”

“What did I say before? You remember, right?” Ye Junlin said meaningfully.

Tu Lie suddenly lifted his head, gritting his teeth. “Ye Immortal Lord, have mercy on those in a position to show mercy!”

“Oh?” Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, slowly moving his hand, the Human King Seal becoming visible again.

He didn’t mind giving Tu Lie another round.

Upon seeing this, Tu Lie nearly had a meltdown; the shadows of fear loomed large.

If he took another hit like that, he’d probably be done for.

Fine!

With the green mountain left, there’s no need to worry about firewood!

Under this pressure, Tu Lie had no choice but to yield.

“Ye Immortal Lord, I was wrong…”

He knelt down in shame, bowing hard, the sounds of his head hitting the ground resonating like thunder.

Everyone stared in disbelief.

In the past, they never would have believed it, as Tu Lie’s nature made it seem impossible for him to submit.

But now, the truth was right before their eyes!

A dignified Immortal Lord, who governs an entire realm, was actually kneeling and confessing!

Thud, thud, thud~

The bowing sounds came one after another, without hesitation.

Tu Lie just wanted to finish bowing quickly and then leave this site of conflict; he didn’t want to set foot here ever again.

“Forget him; let’s continue eating.” Ye Junlin called to everyone, returning to the banquet table to enjoy the feast.

“Ye Immortal Lord, you were so imposing just now,” Su Yinghuo picked up her wine cup, her lips curling into an alluring smile as she sauntered over, her voluptuous figure almost brushing against Ye Junlin’s, exuding irresistible charm.

Having witnessed the previous battle, she was completely awed by Ye Junlin’s power; the funny thing is, she had initially underestimated him and foolishly tried to provoke him.

“Here, let me toast you!”

Su Yinghuo exhaled sweetly, gazing at the silver-haired youth with affection, utilizing her enchanting charm to the fullest as her nine fox tails swayed behind her like a courting peacock.

In the eyes of this Qingqiu Empress, Ye Junlin was not only outstanding in looks but also incredibly powerful, making him her dream partner. At this moment, she felt she should be more proactive and strive to win him over.

Ye Junlin naturally knew what this vixen was plotting.

He glanced at the distant Tu Lie, who was still bowing, his lips curling into a subtle arc.

Then, he raised his cup, smiling at Su Yinghuo.

Su Yinghuo felt delighted, quickly maneuvering her cup towards him, ready for a cup-sharing toast!

“Ye Immortal Lord, please!” She fluttered her alluring eyes, speaking in an ambiguous tone.

Ye Junlin froze for a moment, realizing that if they were going to do this, they might as well go all the way. He didn’t reject the offer and went along with it.

Thus, the two of them shared a cup.

“You guys…”

Distantly, Tu Lie was stunned.

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on them, his teeth grinding with rage, his whole body trembling violently, rage simmering as smoke almost leaked from his forehead, and his heart felt like it was convulsing in his chest.

The goddess he had desperately pursued for years was behaving so intimately with another man right in front of him.

At that moment, the dual blow to his body and spirit led to Tu Lie’s immediate collapse, his heart screaming in anguish.

It hurt!

It hurt too much!!!