Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 632

Ye Junlin never expected to run into his long-lost mount in a situation like this!

In his memory, Ah Kun was vibrant and full of spirit, eyes sparkling with intelligence. But now? It looked completely numb, like a puppet just following orders, only knowing to carry Shijia Shengsi forward.

This scene ignited a raging fire within Ye Junlin!

Before Li Ruotong and Bu Qianfan could figure out what was going on, Ye Junlin shot forward, blocking the path and growled, “Hold on!”

The sudden turn of events made everyone, including the cultivators present, change their expressions to sheer shock and fear.

Who had the guts to block the Buddha Emperor’s path in the Immortal Realm?

That was some serious audacity!

From all directions, countless gazes converged, and even the Immortal Emperors came to a halt, casting bewildered looks their way.

Shijia Shengsi seemed to sense something, his eyelids twitching suddenly before he opened his eyes wide, the depths of his gaze resembling the starry sky. His previously tranquil expression shifted slightly as he recited a Buddha chant, “Amitabha Buddha, may I ask why Ye Immortal Lord is blocking this poor monk’s path without reason? I am unaware of any offense I may have caused.”

Without needing Ye Junlin to identify himself, Shijia Shengsi could guess his identity.

At that moment, Shijia Shengsi was just as perplexed, not understanding why Ye Junlin had obstructed him, all while clearly sensing the anger radiating from the other.

“Hiss, so he is the Ye Immortal Lord of the North Cold Immortal Domain!” The crowd gasped in unison, their expressions reflecting awe as they looked at the silver-haired youth.

If one were to name the most renowned prodigy in the Immortal Realm today, it had to be the North Cold Immortal Lord!

Ever since his emergence, he had shone as brightly as the sun, making all other outstanding figures seem like mere shadows.

He was a super powerhouse known throughout the Immortal Realm, the hottest topic of conversation!

Yet, here was the Ye Immortal Lord, directly blocking Shijia Shengsi, known as the Buddha Emperor, right before everyone’s eyes, leaving all the cultivators utterly stunned and confused.

Ye Junlin coldly demanded, “Where did your mount come from?”

Shijia Shengsi paused, a bad premonition creeping into his heart, but he still answered calmly, “This vile creature is naturally unruly. When I encountered it, it was commanding myriad demons, causing havoc in the land. Thus, I intervened and subdued it. Since then, it has sincerely committed to the Buddhist sect, no longer harming living beings.”

Hearing this explanation, many monks were deeply moved, joining their hands in prayer, their faces full of sincerity as they said, “May Buddha be merciful~”

Others, however, bore strange expressions, sensing something was off.

“Wait a second, isn’t that the legendary divine beast Kunpeng?! I’ve only seen descriptions of it in ancient texts!” An old man suddenly exclaimed, pointing at Shijia Shengsi’s mount.

“Divine beast Kunpeng?!!”

This revelation sent ripples through the crowd!

The entire venue was in an uproar!

In the Immortal Realm, apart from the Dragon and Phoenix clans, which were the irremovable imperial races among the demon tribes, there was also a long-extinct race—the Kunpeng!

Reportedly, Kunpeng were extremely rare, but their growth potential was immense, unbeatable among their tier. Back in the day, they could even suppress the Dragon and Phoenix clans, recognized as the supreme race among demons!

Strangely enough, perhaps after facing a certain calamity, the Kunpeng clan vanished from the pages of history, leaving the later generations with mere fragments of records in ancient texts.

So, when Shijia Shengsi appeared riding the Kunpeng, many cultivators were unsettled, yet for a time, they couldn’t grasp its origins.

Now, with someone openly identifying it, everyone was genuinely shocked, their gazes toward the mount filled with awe!

Are you kidding me?

That’s a divine beast Kunpeng!

Wasn’t it long thought extinct? How can it be here now?

According to legend, the Kunpeng clan doesn’t need to train intentionally; once they reach adulthood, they immediately ascend to the realm of Immortal Emperor—truly favored by heaven, a mount and pet that countless cultivators dream of!

Of course, due to the superiority of their race, Kunpeng are extremely proud, making it very difficult for anyone, regardless of their strength, to make them submit.

So when they saw Shijia Shengsi not only discover the Kunpeng but also tame it as a mount, all the Immortal Emperors’ eyes glinted with envy and jealousy!

That old bald monk is really lucky!

“Hehe,”

Ye Junlin didn’t buy his words for a second, sneering coldly, “Do you know this was originally my mount? It only ended up in your hands due to certain circumstances!”

“What?!”

Everyone’s faces changed dramatically. Could such a coincidence really exist?

“So it turns out this was previously Friend Ye’s mount. No wonder he reacted this way…” Li Ruotong was quite astonished.

Shijia Shengsi’s expression flickered, his eyes filled with a hint of surprise, and a vague sense of unease arose.

Images from earlier brushed through his mind.

The voice of a young man, full of unwillingness and anger, echoed in his ears.

“Old bald monk! One day my master will help me take revenge for you doing this to me!”

In the Wanfo Sect, a middle-parted boy appeared tormented, a golden hand pinning him to the ground, unable to move.

The old monk before him feigned ignorance, continuing to chant.

The Buddhist sound resonated, containing a tranquil and serene power, as if it could make even the most heinous of villains lay down their swords and instantly become enlightened.

During this process, the boy displayed immense suffering, yet he struggled to maintain a sliver of rationality and wouldn’t yield.

But after forty-nine days, the boy’s expression gradually became numb, going from fierce resistance to eventual obedience, turning into a puppet that knew only to follow commands…

Recalling this past, Shijia Shengsi felt an immense regret. At that time, he had completely dismissed the mention of the boy’s master.

He thought the boy was only attempting to scare him!

Moreover, as the Buddha Emperor, his status was astronomically high. Who in the Immortal Realm dared to oppose him?

It was precisely because of this that Shijia Shengsi chose to ignore it.

Yet, he never imagined.

The master the boy spoke of would actually be the current North Cold Immortal Lord, Ye Tian Emperor, who wielded fearsome power in the Immortal Realm!

Shijia Shengsi’s feelings were complicated, filled with shock but also deep regret.

If he’d known this, he would’ve never ridden the Kunpeng out to show off; it would’ve been much better to remain at the Wanfo Sect as a guardian beast!

That’s right.

Even upon realizing that the Kunpeng originally belonged to Ye Junlin, Shijia Shengsi felt no guilt. The only thing he regretted was being discovered by Ye Junlin!

After all, any cultivator who found such a divine beast and went through great effort to tame it would surely have the intention to show off.

Shijia Shengsi was no different!

At the summit of the Immortal Court, with all the Immortal Emperors gathered, it was a prime time to flaunt a little. How could he face his conquest of the Kunpeng otherwise?

Who knew, though, that he would completely miscalculate!

Shijia Shengsi felt incredibly awkward inside, but he was known for his thick skin in meditation. Plus, as the top figure of the Buddhist Dao, even when confronting Ye Junlin, the original master demanding accountability, he managed to maintain a facade of calm.

“Amitabha Buddha~”

At this moment, Shijia Shengsi slowly stood, facing the wind, and looked at the silver-haired figure ahead as he spoke solemnly:

“Ye Immortal Lord, your reasoning appears too forced. I am not unreasonable; if this truly is yours, I shall return it. However, do you have any proof to back your claim that this Kunpeng was your mount?”

As he spoke, a flicker of discernible brilliance shone in his eyes.

After all, this was a divine beast Kunpeng, with immense potential. Since he had tamed it, it was now connected to the Buddhist sect. How could he just hand it over based on mere words from Ye Junlin?

Thus, Shijia Shengsi refused to waver, countering indirectly that Ye Junlin was merely looking for an excuse to snatch his mount!

Instantly, the crowd was abuzz.

They were well aware of what Shijia Shengsi was implying. If Ye Junlin couldn’t produce evidence, he would surely be at a disadvantage in this dispute.

“Shijia Shengsi, Ye Immortal Lord is giving you a chance. You better recognize the good will and quickly return the mount; there’s still room for reconciliation!”

Bu Qianfan stepped forward, speaking in a grave tone.

“This is Bu Immortal Lord from the South Heaven Immortal Domain!” Witnessing Bu Qianfan’s intervention, the expressions on everyone’s faces turned thrilling.

This guy was the number one sword cultivator in the Immortal Realm, the Righteous Heaven Sword Emperor!

What he said carried as much weight as Shijia Shengsi’s!

Bu Qianfan naturally believed Ye Junlin’s words, looking down upon Shijia Shengsi’s attempt to feign ignorance. He immediately stepped in to advise the latter to be sensible.

Shijia Shengsi’s expression darkened.

He hadn’t expected that the number one sword cultivator in the Immortal Realm would also meddle in this matter!

Moreover, the aura radiating from him felt even stronger than before.

Still, Shijia Shengsi wouldn’t back down. With so many people watching, he remained steadfast in his principles; if he willingly relinquished this Kunpeng, what would the world of meditation think of him afterward?

“Bu Immortal Lord, one must be reasonable. If Ye Immortal Lord can prove that this Kunpeng is his, then I will return it. But if he cannot provide proof, don’t blame me for disregarding face!”

Shijia Shengsi’s tone grew colder, his resolve firm.

The gathered cultivators nodded, agreeing that Shijia Shengsi’s stance was indeed sound.

“Precisely! The monk is very clear. If you, Ye Immortal Lord, can’t produce evidence, don’t go slandering the monk with empty claims!” A hot-headed young monk spoke out, filled with indignation.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he exploded on the spot, scattering into a mist of blood in the air.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Ye Junlin slowly retracted his hand, his expression cold and indifferent, as if he had just crushed a pesky little bug.

All the monks were left in terrified silence, their eyes revealing signs of dread.

The other Immortal Emperors shook their heads in resignation.

After all, this was just a conflict between powerful figures; someone who wasn’t even an Immortal Sovereign should have thought twice before butting in—getting crushed was only to be expected!

Shijia Shengsi inwardly chuckled coldly, but he maintained a visage of compassion, joining his hands in prayer and sighing, “Amitabha Buddha, what a sin, what a sin~”

He was betting on Ye Junlin not having any evidence.

After all, this Kunpeng, under his Buddhist teachings, heeded no commands but his.

On that basis, Shijia Shengsi believed Ye Junlin wouldn’t be able to take the Kunpeng back from him.

Without evidence, the matter would simply end there!

He could even use this to enhance his own reputation, suffering to tarnish the opposing side’s name!

Just as Shijia Shengsi plotted in his heart,

A fierce sense of crisis suddenly engulfed him, each hair on his body standing on end, a chill running down his spine, as if it might split his skull.

In his eyes, a fist continued to grow in size!