Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 625

“That monster just died like that,” muttered Bu Qianfan, shaken by the whole spectacle.

There was no denying it, the pressure unleashed by the Luantian Blood Emperor was overwhelming—so strong it brought him nearly to despair!

Not only was that guy incredibly powerful, but he also had a terrifying self-healing ability. There was no way to compare with such an opponent.

Even among the top-tier experts, the difference was like heaven and earth!

In the end, he got utterly battered by that silver-haired youth and ended up with a completely mangled corpse.

Watching the whole process, Bu Qianfan was left in complete awe—totally blown away!

Who knew the current North Cold Immortal Lord was this strong?!

Li Ruotong was unfazed, having long held a clear understanding of Ye Junlin’s powers.

She even vaguely sensed he had the qualifications to challenge the top of the Immortal Realm!

“Look, Ye Immortal Lord won!”

“Hahaha, I knew that monster couldn’t beat Ye Immortal Lord! Ye Immortal Lord is invincible!”

“Ye Immortal Lord’s side profile is getting handsomer by the second—I’m a guy and I’m swooning!”

“Uh, friend, don’t say it like that.”

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Once the crisis was averted, North Cold Immortal Domain erupted like a boiling pot, cultivators cheering like waves.

“Ye Daoist, Bu Immortal Lord and I are here,” Li Ruotong communicated.

Ye Junlin felt a surge in his spirit and appeared right before them.

Fresh from an epic battle, his aura was still thick; his eyes sparkled with vigor, showing no signs of fatigue or weakness. He looked as if he could take on ten more opponents like the Luantian Blood Emperor.

With that kind of power, it wouldn’t be surprising!

However, the only thing posing a life-threatening danger to him was that bizarre Blood Curse Killing technique.

Honestly, if it weren’t for the Upright Without a Trace divine ability, Ye Junlin would’ve been in real peril—he might have had to abandon his body and let his divine soul escape to dodge disaster.

But reality doesn’t have “what ifs”!

“Ye Immortal Lord, you’ve saved countless beings in the Immortal Realm! How foolish of me to doubt you before—I’m truly ashamed…” Bu Qianfan said regretfully.

Ye Junlin waved his hand dismissively, “There’s no need to feel guilty, Bu Immortal Lord. Since I’m in the Immortal Realm, I’m part of the Immortal Realm. It’s only natural to eliminate these malicious alien races.”

His tone was casual, but his voice had an undeniable authority.

Bu Qianfan’s heart shook, feeling even more admiration.

To have such a supreme powerhouse in our Immortal Realm is indeed a blessing for the Human Race!

“Who would’ve thought the Undying Blood Clan would be so audacious to stretch their claws into the Immortal Realm? Even the dignified Dongsheng Immortal Lord has been replaced by them. How many remnants are lurking in the Immortal Court, waiting for their chance to strike?”

Li Ruotong’s exquisite face bore a serious expression as she spoke.

The Five Immortal Lords are the top authorities in the Immortal Realm, and now one of them has been taken out and replaced in secret! It’s terrifying just to think about!

What other powerful members of the Undying Blood Clan are lurking in the Immortal Court, holding high positions in plain sight?

Just thinking about it sent chills down Li Ruotong’s spine.

Hearing this, Bu Qianfan was filled with anger and grief.

He hated the Undying Blood Clan to the core, and his heart ached for his fallen friends.

Looking up at the vast sky, his eyes reddened as he trembled, saying, “Brother Tu, your revenge has been taken by Ye Immortal Lord. If you’re watching from above, please rest in peace!”

What Bu Qianfan didn’t know was that Tu Lie had a conflict with Ye Junlin before he passed.

If he knew, he’d definitely feel embarrassed about his words.

At that moment, Ye Junlin stood by with a strange expression, feeling a little awkward inside.

Uh, is this really how it is?

Maybe that guy with the surname Tu is feeling even less at peace because of this?

Of course.

This was just his inner thoughts; Ye Junlin wouldn’t actually voice them.

In everyone else’s eyes, he was the one who avenged the Dongsheng Immortal Lord and eradicated this huge threat to the Immortal Realm!

Talk about virtuous deeds!

As emotions settled down, Bu Qianfan forced a smile, “This matter is of great importance, and the Immortal Court will definitely investigate thoroughly. As the main contributor, Ye Immortal Lord’s prestige will rise even higher. Allow me to congratulate you in advance!”

“It’s all just a matter of empty fame, hardly worth mentioning,” Ye Junlin replied.

He glanced at Bu Qianfan’s injuries and frowned slightly. “Bu Immortal Lord, your condition is quite poor; you must take the time to recover properly.”

With that, he raised his hand and sent a rich surge of wood energy toward him.

In an instant, Bu Qianfan felt a warm sensation spreading through his body, his pale and weak face regaining some color as his injuries improved significantly, though some stubborn problems remained.

“This…”

Bu Qianfan was shocked by the vastness of Ye Junlin’s abilities and hurriedly cupped his fists, thanking him, “Thank you, Ye Immortal Lord!”

As Ye Junlin slowly withdrew his hand, a hint of something unusual flickered in his eyes.

He was amazed by this man’s willpower; after suffering such severe injuries, he could still keep going—now that’s truly tough!

“Perfect timing; now that the important matters are done, I’m heading back to enjoy some hotpot. Are you guys interested? It’s just adding a couple more bowls and chopsticks,” Ye Junlin said seriously.

“I’m totally up for it,” Li Ruotong smiled.

Bu Qianfan froze for a second, then suddenly realized this was a perfect opportunity to close the gap, quickly saying, “I’m honored by your invitation, Ye Immortal Lord!”

“Let’s go.”

Soon, Ye Junlin took the two of them back to the Eternal Immortal Sect.

The hotpot was steaming, with the ingredients still fresh, indicating everyone had been waiting for Ye Junlin to return.

As soon as they saw him, everyone was delighted.

“Tongtong, you’re here too!” Canglang Jun said joyfully.

“Yup, I just finished handling things. I thought I’d join Ye Daoist for a hotpot; I’m sure everyone won’t mind,” Li Ruotong said warmly.

She didn’t have that cold demeanor with those around her.

“My granddaughter is coming? Then that’s definitely a warm welcome!” Canglang Jun said with a smile, quickly preparing an extra set of bowls.

“Master, look, that’s the Celestial Moon Emperor! She’s going to eat hotpot with us~” Tang Yaoyao exclaimed with wide eyes, her cute face filled with excitement.

“Hmm…” Strangely, Luo Qingwu pursed her lips, appearing less than thrilled.

For some reason, she usually exuded confidence and spiritedness, but seeing Li Ruotong made her feel a bit diminished.

The reason lay in the disparity in their cultivation levels and statuses. After all, she had heard of this Li family ancestor’s legendary feats since she was very young and had worked hard to catch up.

Yet, she hadn’t expected that now that she had become an Immortal Sovereign, Li Ruotong had leaped to the rank of Immortal Emperor, widening the gap even further.

“Is this perhaps the North Heaven Immortal Lord? I’ve long admired your name!” The Eternal Ancestor gave a respectful bow.

The title of the first Sword Emperor of the Immortal Realm had been known for ages.

Had it not been for the Undying Blood Clan incident, he likely wouldn’t have had the chance to meet her.

“Ha, compared to Ye Immortal Lord, I really don’t count for much,” Bu Qianfan replied with a wry smile.

After going through this storm, he simply couldn’t maintain any airs; anyone who paid him compliments now felt like ridicule.

“Alright, eat together without being polite,” Ye Junlin called, eagerly sitting down and immediately starting to fish out various ingredients for the hotpot, feasting heartily.

As soon as they saw Ye Junlin take a seat, everyone grabbed their chopsticks without delay.

Having run away and being exhausted, Bu Qianfan was starving; the moment he caught a whiff of the delicious meat aroma wafting from the hotpot, his mouth watered and his stomach grumbled.

Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed a large piece of meat and devoured it without caring about his image.

The meat, combined with Bai Xiaoxi’s secret sauce and the Great Mushroom King’s delectable broth, was already incredibly tender.

After chewing for a moment, his taste buds were immensely satisfied!

“It’s so delicious, absolutely divine…”

In an instant, Bu Qianfan forgot all the dangers he’d faced before, even feeling like it was all worth it.

“Slow down; there’s plenty more if you run out,” Ye Junlin found his reaction amusing.

“Thank you!”

Bu Qianfan expressed his gratitude, completely relaxing as he gazed at the steaming hotpot before him, suddenly lost in thought.

He remembered he had just been chased down, struggling against the odds; now, not only had the crisis been averted, but he could also calmly enjoy a hotpot—this was nothing short of a dream!