Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 619

Far away near the Creation Domain.

Bu Qianfan, fleeing all the way, was already exhausted. The only reason he could still fly at high speed was thanks to the Hantian Knife beneath his feet.

As an exceptional Immortal Emperor Artifact, it contained a powerful spirit that could think for itself and help its master out of trouble, even without deliberate urging.

Behind him, the Luantian Blood Emperor was relentlessly pursuing him, his eyes burning with rage and murderous intent.

He could tell that Bu Qianfan had managed to escape this far largely due to that divine weapon underfoot.

“Once I catch your master, you won’t survive either. I’ll extract you from that magical artifact and refine you!”

The corners of the Luantian Blood Emperor’s mouth curled into a cruel smile.

Because his pursuit had caused such a ruckus, many cultivators along the way had witnessed it firsthand, and soon the news spread like wildfire.

But the Luantian Blood Emperor didn’t care; to outsiders, it appeared that Bu Qianfan was the Undying Blood Clan member, and killing him would just be killing a monster. He could return to his identity as Tu Lie, ruling the Dongsheng Immortal Domain, and perhaps even receive accolades from the Immortal Court, gaining greater trust!

Boom~

Seizing an opportunity, the Luantian Blood Emperor unleashed a blood-red claw strike, shattering a giant mountain over a million feet tall, creating energy waves that hit Bu Qianfan like a freight train.

“Ugh!” Bu Qianfan spat out some blood, his body sent flying as if struck by a heavy hammer and crashing from the Hantian Knife.

Swish!

The Hantian Knife spun in the air a few times, then emitted a flash of light as it rushed back to Bu Qianfan, trying to carry him away.

However, how could the Luantian Blood Emperor allow that?

With a slap, he sent the Hantian Knife flying, ending up embedded in a rock, quivering as if it were wailing in agony.

Without the help of the Hantian Knife, an exhausted Bu Qianfan plummeted into a pile of rubble, kicking up a cloud of dust.

At that moment, his body was covered in horrifying wounds, his immortal body on the verge of breaking down, looking disheveled and dim-eyed.

Who could have imagined?

This was once the most formidable sword cultivator, feared in the Immortal Realm?

At this point, Bu Qianfan had given up struggling, no longer hoping for a miraculous escape or for anyone to stop the Luantian Blood Emperor.

He had lost thoroughly!

“Great! That Undying Blood Clan member is done for!” Many cultivators witnessing this scene clapped in delight.

“Heh,”

The Luantian Blood Emperor looked down at the middle-aged man, who appeared defeated and lifeless, a smirk of mockery in his eyes.

Though the process had its troubles, in the end, he had gotten his wish.

He was still the final victor!

Swish, a figure of unrivaled beauty, exuding an ethereal chill, appeared in the sky, wrapped in hazy moonlight.

She had a moon disk behind her, radiating a pure glow that highlighted her skin like polished jade. This woman had exquisite features, a stunning face, dressed in a flowing gown with wide sleeves, drifting like a moon goddess in the heavens, creating an enchanting scene.

“It’s the Celestial Moon Emperor!”

The cultivators exclaimed excitedly.

During this time, Li Ruotong’s cultivation had risen to the Seventh Heaven of Immortal Emperor, her aura particularly terrifying. With her current strength, she was now among the top tier of experts, at a lower supreme level.

If it weren’t for the anomaly Ye Junlin overshadowing her brilliance, she would have been the most dazzling prodigy in the Immortal Realm, more famous than she was now!

At that moment, Li Ruotong had come out of her seclusion just to check on the source of these two powerful auras.

She hadn’t expected to find an Undying Blood Clan member being chased all the way here.

“I am the Celestial Moon Emperor, Li Ruotong. May I ask your esteemed name?” she inquired of the Luantian Blood Emperor.

In view was a hulking man, fierce and intimidating, making even her heart skip a beat.

Such a person was definitely not an unknown figure!

Seeing Li Ruotong appear, the Luantian Blood Emperor couldn’t help but feel a surge of heat in his eyes, stirring his heart.

This woman, whether in temperament or appearance, was a rare beauty he seldom encountered. Even at the greatest slave auction in the heavens, a woman with such looks would make Saint-level experts take notice!

“Hm?”

Noticing the greed in his gaze, Li Ruotong frowned, her attitude turning icy.

“Ahem, I’m Tu Lie, the Immortal Lord of Dongsheng Immortal Domain!” The Luantian Blood Emperor quickly composed himself, pulling out the Official Seal to prove his identity.

“You are that Immortal Lord Tu?” Li Ruotong recognized the seal as genuine, finding his identity surprising.

She had heard of the Eastern Victory Immortal Lord’s past—an incredibly powerful individual, one of the pillars of the Immortal Realm!

“Indeed!” The Luantian Blood Emperor shamelessly admitted.

Upon realizing his identity, countless cultivators were stunned, looking at the Luantian Blood Emperor with awe.

“That’s the Sky-Treading Battle Emperor! A supreme figure!”

“No wonder he’s so fierce, chasing that Undying Blood Clan member!”

“Impressive, impressive!”

…

The discussions surged, everyone believing it wholeheartedly.

“Heh,” Bu Qianfan lay in the rubble, hearing these voices from outside. A bitter smile crept onto his pale face. It felt utterly ironic.

If this were before, he would have tried hard to prove himself, but after everything he’d gone through, exhausted in body and spirit, he didn’t want to explain even a word.

“This wretch is about to die but still smiling? Totally clueless!” The Luantian Blood Emperor sneered, secretly gathering his power.

Killing Bu Qianfan would be easy; a single slap could do it. But he wanted Bu Qianfan’s body intact, to drain his blood and increase his own power.

So, the Luantian Blood Emperor had to rationalize everything!

After all, so many eyes were on him!

Li Ruotong gazed at the sorrowful Undying Blood Clan member, sensing a strange feeling within herself.

But after all, he was an Undying Blood Clan member, and they needed to be eliminated quickly. This was one of the ironclad rules of the Immortal Realm.

“Even if I die now, your schemes will eventually be exposed. The Immortal Court will investigate thoroughly!” Bu Qianfan grit his teeth defiantly.

Upon hearing this,

The crowd of cultivators looked astonished.

What on earth was this Undying Blood Clan member talking about?

“He’s saying…” Li Ruotong’s eyes widened, never encountering such a bizarre situation.

A flicker of anger passed through the Luantian Blood Emperor’s eyes, quickly replaced by disdain, as he coldly remarked, “This wretch probably knows he’s about to die and is spouting nonsense to scare us!”

Saying this, he moved to deliver the final blow when—

“Wait!”

At that moment, a tall figure suddenly appeared without warning, entering the scene.

With waist-length silver hair flowing like a waterfall, a face as handsome as treasured jade, arched eyebrows and starry eyes, he had an ethereal aura, exuding charm and grace.

The Luantian Blood Emperor’s actions hesitated, instinctively turning towards the familiar silver-haired figure, his pupils constricting sharply.

The appearance of this person matched the fragments of memory in his mind, and instantly, a name surfaced in his thoughts.

“It’s you…”