Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 629

Hearing Bu Qianfan’s words, Ye Junlin fell silent.

He knew what the other party wanted to ask, but the issue was that his current state was quite peculiar. His cultivation level was still at the Immortal Emperor stage, but his physical strength was indistinguishable from that of a True Saint.

So, strictly speaking, he wasn’t a true Saint!

Thinking this, Ye Junlin shook his head. “I’m sorry to disappoint you, Immortal Lord Bu, but I’m not.”

“This…”

Bu Qianfan’s expression froze, dumbstruck by the response.

He initially thought that this silver-haired youth was able to scare off the Heavenly Dao of the Immortal Realm simply because he had broken through to the rumored Saint level.

Who knew, the guy flatly denied it!

But, if he hadn’t reached that level, then what else could explain his capability?

“Ye Immortal Lord, please don’t joke with me…” Bu Qianfan persisted, his smile stiff.

Ye Junlin replied sternly, “I’m not joking. I really haven’t fully reached that level.”

Upon realizing this, Bu Qianfan finally understood that everything the other party said was true.

“I see now. It was I who overthought it.” Bu Qianfan’s expression was a bit awkward, with a trace of disappointment in his eyes.

Li Ruotong and Canglang Jun shared a similar sentiment, their expressions dimming.

They thought that after such a long time, they would witness the birth of a Saint again, but it turned out to be wishful thinking.

“Ahem, while I haven’t reached it yet, I’m somewhat close.” Ye Junlin switched the subject.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up, hope surging in their hearts.

“Haha, I knew it! Even if you’re not there yet, you must be pretty close!” Bu Qianfan exclaimed excitedly.

That made sense!

At the very least, it reassured him that reaching that level was a hopeful prospect, not just an ethereal idea.

“Hehehe, I believe with Senior Ye’s abilities, you’ll break through to the Saint level soon and become the first Saint in the Immortal Realm!” Canglang Jun seized the moment to flatter him.

Li Ruotong glanced at her grandfather’s sycophantic behavior and felt a bit speechless, yet she couldn’t help but admire his insight.

No wonder he would rather stick with this man, serving him, than return to the Li family for a life of luxury.

She went from being unable to understand him at the beginning to feeling increasingly empathetic later on.

In every era, there are always some extraordinarily gifted individuals, peerless heroes, shining like stars, each crafting their own legendary tale in the vast expanse of history.

As a cultivator of ordinary talent, if one could attach themselves to one of these great figures, unyieldingly playing the role of a follower, they could gain numerous advantages, and their luck would rise accordingly.

When in the future the person achieves fame and power, the follower would also bask in that glory, their status skyrocketing.

Furthermore, the ‘thigh’ her grandfather was currently hugging was thicker than any other in the Immortal Realm!

If one were to say that this era was filled with brilliant stars and powerful beings, then the radiance emitted by Ye Junlin was more than enough to overshadow all other prodigies, leaving them eclipsed and forgotten!

Thus, seeing her grandfather’s behavior, Li Ruotong could finally comprehend.

Who wouldn’t want to cozy up to a figure who was nearly a Saint?

Even she wanted to rub shoulders with him!

“Maybe.”

Ye Junlin waved his hand.

In any case, breaking through to the Saint level was only a matter of time.

Moreover, with this True Saint body, it was enough for him to stride through the Immortal Realm without a care.

Even if a bunch of Half-Saints came to the Immortal Realm in the future, Ye Junlin felt he could handle them easily!

For the people of the Immortal Realm, although the earlier commotion was quite the spectacle, they had now fallen into a silence. Various versions of the incident soon circulated, filled with rumors and gossip.

Some claimed a Great Demon had committed heinous crimes, provoking celestial wrath, resulting in endless punishment.

Others said it was a peerless powerhouse attempting to defy fate, thus inciting Heavenly anger and inviting terrifying retribution.

In any case, the versions were all over the place, but the conclusion remained consistent: the instigator would undoubtedly die!

After all, how could someone create such a ruckus and still be alive in the end?

Once this little episode passed, an astonishing news soon reached the Immortal Court, causing a stir!

“What? An Undying Blood Clan member has infiltrated the Immortal Realm, not only killing the Dongsheng Immortal Lord but also taking his place?!”

“Even the South Sky Immortal Lord nearly met his demise, fortunately that Undying Blood Clan member has already been killed by the North Cold Immortal Lord!”

“Wow! The Undying Blood Clan has gone that far? They’ve even replaced an Immortal Lord!”

“Damn, Tu Lie was an unparalleled powerhouse known across the world; who would’ve thought he’d meet such a wretched end?”

“Thanks to that North Cold Immortal Lord!”

“Ye Tian Emperor is awesome!!!”

…

When everyone learned of this sudden news, disbelief washed over them.

That was an Immortal Lord-level character!

And yet, he just died like that?

Though Tu Lie was arrogant and irritable, and not very well-received in the Immortal Court, his strength was undeniable.

Even an Immortal Emperor of such caliber could fall to the Undying Blood Clan, only to be replaced in disguise; just thinking about it sent shivers down the spines of the many Immortal officials.

After all, if such a monster managed to infiltrate the Immortal Court, who knew what kind of huge hidden dangers could arise, putting everyone at risk!

Fortunately,

The North Cold Immortal Lord exposed the other’s identity and acted to eliminate the threat, making a significant contribution.

This achievement was on par with the previous ones!

Yet, this also revealed a very dangerous message: aside from that Undying Blood Clan member, how many others were lurking in the Immortal Realm disguised as someone else, scheming all along?

Some of them might have even changed their appearance to become important figures in the Immortal Court!

In response, the higher-ups of the Immortal Court, led by Liu Huangshu, ordered a thorough investigation!

Once this news broke,

The Immortal Realm was in chaos, with everyone feeling uneasy.

Many feared that their close friends and family might be disguised Undying Blood Clan members!

Yuhua Dao Palace.

Inside a loft, a teacup crashed to the floor, water splashing everywhere.

Yuhua Sheng was stunned, nearly doubting his ears.

“Lord, Lord Master, you…?” An elder who came to report this matter was utterly shocked.

Yuhua Sheng realized he had lost his composure and attempted to maintain calm, waving his hand dismissively. “I understand, you may leave!”

Once he was alone, Yuhua Sheng started frantically tugging at his hair, his mindset collapsing as his eyes turned bloodshot like a wild beast, his expression utterly broken.

“Ahhh, what kind of joke is this?! To expose ourselves at such a critical moment!”

Yuhua Sheng had planned meticulously but never anticipated such a severe error would occur at this stage.

And, of all people, it was happening with the Luantian Blood Emperor!

“You were so full of bravado before; how did you get yourself caught up in this?!”

Though Yuhua Sheng disapproved of the Luantian Blood Emperor’s character, he had to admit the man’s strength was extraordinary and rare.

Moreover, they were all in the same boat; if one were to sink, everyone would lose.

So, Yuhua Sheng was hoping that the Luantian Blood Emperor wouldn’t encounter any mishaps before their plan was finished.

However, things didn’t go as hoped.

Not only did the Luantian Blood Emperor actually die, but this also led to their infiltration being discovered by the Immortal Court!

The consequences were dire!

“Ye Tian Emperor, it’s you again! You always ruin my plans!” Yuhua Sheng gritted his teeth, trembling with rage.

On the one hand, he was shocked that the other party could kill the Luantian Blood Emperor; on the other, he resented the interruptions time and again.

“I hope this incident doesn’t get traced back to me…” Inside the room, Yuhua Sheng felt like an ant on a hot pan, anxious and frantic.

Dongsheng Immortal Domain.

When the local cultivators learned of this truth, they were dumbfounded.

Wait, the Tu Lie from that day was actually a fake? An Undying Blood Clan member in disguise?

Looking back at how they had helped the imposter deal with Bu Qianfan, all the cultivators in Dongsheng Immortal Domain felt utterly humiliated, each one red-faced.

They had actually helped an Undying Blood Clan member hunt down the Righteous Heaven Sword Emperor known all over the Immortal Realm?

What a monumental embarrassment!

West Ze Immortal Domain.

Qingqiu Nation.

Inside a magnificent great hall.

Su Yinghuo, dressed in an embroidered phoenix gown with her hair piled high and three golden hairpins interspersed in her locks, exuded a noble aura as she sat on her throne.

Casting aside her previous enchanting demeanor, she now possessed the regal air of an empress, which was how the people of Qingqiu Nation regarded her!

“Is this true?!”

Upon hearing her subordinate’s report, Su Yinghuo’s beautiful eyes widened in shock.

“Yes, the news is absolutely true. It’s already spreading outside, and the Immortal Court is taking major actions.” General Su Meng said solemnly.

As he spoke, his gaze flickered oddly toward the silver-haired figure beside Su Yinghuo.

That silver-haired figure was none other than Ye Junlin!

He was wearing a fox ear headband and a bell collar around his neck, standing quietly with his head bowed, looking obedient.

It was easy to imagine what roles Su Yinghuo and he were playing behind the scenes.

“Wow, the national leader really knows how to play…” Su Meng quickly diverted his gaze, silently thinking to himself.

He certainly recognized that this was just a fox hair turned into a form, but the fact that it looked like Ye Junlin made quite the visual impact!

Su Meng began to feel curious. If Ye Junlin witnessed this scene, he would surely have some thoughts about it.

“I didn’t expect that Tu Lie guy would just die like this.” Su Yinghuo’s mind was somewhat adrift, her emotions complex.

Truthfully, she greatly disliked Tu Lie’s character, yet he was one of the pillars of the Immortal Realm, a powerful figure of great strength.

As a result, to see him killed by an alien race made it impossible for her, as a person from the Immortal Realm, to feel pleased.

“At least in the end, Ye Immortal Lord stepped in.” The image of Ye Junlin’s unparalleled figure flashed in her mind, causing her heart to thump unexpectedly, strange emotions bubbling up.

As expected, he was the man she valued the most!

“You may leave now. Make sure to inform me of any moves from the Immortal Court as soon as possible.”

“Yes, ma’am!”

Su Meng lowered his head, respectfully bowing as he exited.

The hall was now empty.

Su Yinghuo turned to the silver-haired youth beside her, beckoning him over.