Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 639

Liu Huangshu never expected to see Ye Junlin at this moment, because the guy was the only one who passed the trials of Fallen Immortal Island and inherited his legacy!

He clearly remembered that back then, Ye Junlin was still just at the Tribulation Stage, not even a True Immortal!

Now, merely ten years later, he found out that the guy had become an Immortal Emperor, and a top-tier one at that—one of the super bigshots in the Immortal Realm!

This this this…

At this moment, Liu Huangshu was in a daze, his feelings too complex to put into words.

It felt like he’d been struck by Heavenly Thunder, raw and reeling, as if his very soul was about to leap out of his body!

Ten years!

And he could achieve this?!

Liu Huangshu’s thoughts couldn’t help but drift back to the ancient Kunlun Realm, back when heroes battled with each other in the golden age of genius talents.

Even the so-called strongest Four Absolutes back then took over a decade to break through to Immortal Emperor, and climbing to a top Immortal Emperor position usually took decades, full stop!

That speed was already considered incredibly fast!

But now, someone had shattered that myth!

In just ten short years, he had reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Path, such an explosive breakthrough speed that even Liu Huangshu, who had seen it all, found it hard to believe.

“Wait, upon reflection, this kid’s earlier rewards from Fallen Immortal Island had already hinted at an Immortal Emperor’s aura, plus he possesses a heaven-defying luck comparable to Tong Wudi. So it’s actually possible for him to reach this level…”

Liu Huangshu forced himself to calm down and tried to rationalize.

Although he was shocked at how quickly Ye Junlin had reached this point, it was ultimately a good thing.

He still recalled the first time he heard news about the Ye Tian Emperor, he hadn’t connected it to Ye Junlin, figuring that based on the timing, Ye Junlin was likely just at the Immortal King level.

And now, ten years later, the guy had grown to the point where even he had to treat him with caution!

Seeing Liu Huangshu’s expression, Ye Junlin’s lips curled into a subtle smile, realizing that the old man definitely noticed something.

“Senior, it seems you remember me.”

In this special occasion, he had to communicate quietly.

“You little rascal, you’ve really surprised me! I knew I wasn’t wrong about you—you’re the hope of Kunlun Realm!”

Liu Huangshu responded excitedly, his voice filled with intense emotion.

Years ago, in his efforts to restore the Kunlun Realm, he had planned ahead to cultivate a powerful warrior who could stand on their own and withstand foreign alien invasions backed by the resources of Fallen Immortal Island!

For that, he used his influence in the Immortal Realm to fend off wave after wave of alien forces, just to buy time for the Kunlun Realm to develop.

Even so, with the rapidly changing situation, Liu Huangshu felt overwhelmed and under-equipped, sensing the urgency of it all.

But Ye Junlin’s appearance today provided him with a glimmer of hope!

This terrifying talent and powerful strength made Liu Huangshu suspect Ye Junlin was akin to Tong Wudi, both seeming like children of destiny!

One from Kunlun Realm, the other from the Immortal Realm!

Beyond that, he couldn’t imagine any other reason for Ye Junlin to be this impressive!

Ye Junlin said, “Maybe.”

After all, he wasn’t thinking that deeply; he just wanted to enjoy life while effortlessly enhancing his cultivation level, achieving a long life while being invincible!

Such a simple and unpretentious desire!

At that moment.

The Immortal Emperors sensed that the atmosphere was off, thinking Ye Junlin really lacked emotional intelligence, offending the highest authority in the Immortal Court right upon arrival.

“This Ye Junlin definitely hasn’t read ‘Emotional Intelligence’!” one old man with a youthful appearance stroked his beard and shook his head.

Suddenly.

In a flurry of shocked gazes, Liu Huangshu burst into hearty laughter, his mirth genuine and unrestrained.

“Well said!”

“Ye Junlin is truly an important talent in the Immortal Realm! I officially announce that starting today, Ye Junlin is promoted to a first-rank position and will formally hold the title of a top-tier Immortal Official!”

Liu Huangshu made the announcement decisively.

As soon as those words left his mouth.

The great hall erupted in an uproar, exclamations filling the air!

“What’s going on? He’s getting an inexplicable promotion?” The Immortal Emperors looked stunned, their minds struggling to process it.

You see, becoming an Immortal Emperor automatically ranked one as an Immortal Official.

But even among top-tier Immortal Officials, there are distinctions.

Most Immortal Emperors are almost always second-rank, and moving up to a first-rank position is virtually impossible.

Only Liu Huangshu, as the leader of the Immortal Court, and the founding elders could achieve such a rank.

Achieving first-rank status means entering the core power structure of the Immortal Court, being at the top tier of Immortal Officials.

In layman’s terms, you could say Ye Junlin’s earlier life might have been like a newly established nation with a general, but later on, there were only void levels beneath.

For anyone present, a first-rank Immortal Official was something nearly unreachable.

Up until now, unless you were a super prodigy like Tong Wudi, you wouldn’t get such an exception!

People thought there wouldn’t be another instance like this in the Immortal Court.

Who would’ve guessed?

That guy was chosen!

“This…” Su Yinghuo’s beautiful eyes sparkled with intrigue as her heart raced.

Even the Immortal Lord’s position was just slightly higher than a second-rank Immortal Official, but it couldn’t compare to a first-rank Immortal Official.

Reaching that level means truly becoming a core figure in the Immortal Court.

One word apart, their status felt like an insurmountable chasm!

Yet, Ye Junlin did it and was publicly promoted to a first-rank Immortal Official!

“Why? Why?!” Yuhua Sheng’s eyes widened in disbelief, nearly losing control, his heart raging with resentment.

He had walked on thin ice all the way.

And could only linger at this level, never being able to touch that threshold.

Yet the rival he despised had achieved it today!

Ye Junlin’s accomplishment drove Yuhua Sheng to the brink of madness with jealousy!

Because if he also became a first-rank Immortal Official, he wouldn’t have to live in fear anymore.

Just based on that identity and power, who in the Immortal Court would dare to question him?

Bu Qianfan and Li Ruotong could understand;, after all, Ye Junlin’s strength and achievements were there for all to see.

Li Ruotong was particularly perceptive, as she noticed Liu Huangshu’s reaction was unusual, confirming that the two had known each other before.

Combining that with Ye Junlin’s earlier performance, Li Ruotong became even more convinced that Ye Junlin was a figure from ancient Kunlun Realm, someone who had ties with a character like Liu Huangshu!

“A first-rank Immortal Official, huh.”

Ye Junlin didn’t feel much about it, as his strength was already unrivaled in the Immortal Realm, and a title didn’t hold much importance for him.

【Ding, congratulations to the host for signing in at the mission location; the system will immediately issue a reward, the Human Sovereign Sword!】

At that moment, the system’s prompt echoed in his mind.

“Cool, I finally got my hands on a sacred weapon.”

Ye Junlin said with satisfaction.

Although with his current cultivation level, he couldn’t wield it yet, having it early was still pretty nice.

At the same time.

The several elders behind Liu Huangshu were also stunned by this decision.

This was way too sudden!

Suddenly, a voice of opposition thundered, like a clap of thunder echoing in the hall, leaving everyone’s ears buzzing.

“I disagree with this decision!”

Among the eight elders, a tall and robust middle-aged man stepped out, clad in a solemn black robe adorned with mountain motifs that exuded an air of heavy authority.

This man was none other than the Lord of Tianzhugue, the Eastern Peak Emperor!