Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 653

This group of Divine Court cultivators has come here from beyond realms, tasked with guarding the Immortal Realm.

Each one is a Half-Saint level powerhouse from major worlds, part of the Saintly path forces. Just pulling one out could obliterate any Immortal civilization!

Now, with them storming into the Immortal Realm, they’ve undoubtedly stirred up a massive uproar. Countless beings in the Immortal Realm are terrified, feeling an innate fear of this unknown power.

Because everyone can clearly sense that even the exalted Immortal Emperors seem as insignificant as ants before these outsiders!

What on earth is going on?

Could it be an invasion from outer demons?

But when did the outer demons get this strong?

The beings in the closed-off Immortal Realm, seeing formidable unknown entities stronger than Immortal Emperors for the first time, naturally have their first reaction of questioning life itself, feeling their previous understanding has been turned upside down.

“Heh, so this is the Immortal Realm? Still stuck on the level of Immortal civilization, such a backward place could attract the attention of the Divine Court. It’s truly a surprise to see!” sneered a cultivator from the Wood Spirit Realm, his eyes filled with disdain.

“I’ve heard from elders that this world has deep ties to the Kunlun Realm. That’s precisely why it holds considerable strategic value,” another cultivator from the Tianyuan Realm stroked his chin, clicking his tongue.

“I also heard about this history. The Nine Nether urgently wants to wipe out the Immortal Realm to take revenge for past grievances.”

“Hmph, it’s this wretched place that escalated the conflict between the Divine Court and the Nine Nether. Now we’re here to protect it, how ridiculous!”

“Just look at those ants below; their cultivation is pathetic! A single breath from me could wipe out half of them!”

After arriving in the Immortal Realm, the sense of superiority among these Divine Court cultivators felt like it was about to burst; they considered themselves far more noble than the beings of the Immortal Realm.

It felt like modern humans going to observe primitive tribes filled with savages eating raw flesh.

“Remember, we’re here on a mission. The best outcome is to defend the Immortal Realm and thoroughly slap the Nine Nether in the face. If all else fails, we’ll consider retreating,” said a tall man dressed in a purple robe, with a jade crown atop his head.

He stood tall with his hands clasped behind his back, his figure lean and upright. His left eye blazed like a fiery sun, while the right glimmered coolly like the deep blue moon, exuding a formidable presence.

This was Xiang Jiba, a pride of the Holy Martial Realm, recognized as a representative figure of Half-Saint level!

Hearing Xiang Jiba speak, the cultivators behind him changed their expressions slightly, afraid to retort.

The Divine Court rules the myriad realms, thus the broader term is also called the Divine Court Realm. The Nine Nether is the same; they’ve all tacitly adopted this naming.

And the Holy Martial Realm is one of the top one hundred Saintly worlds within the Divine Court Realm, boasting a significant number of Saints!

Among them, the strongest are nine and are referred to as the Nine Great Martial Saints!

As for Xiang Jiba, he is a named disciple of one of these Martial Saints!

Barring any accidents, his ascension to becoming a Saint is just around the corner!

After all, only by becoming a Saint can one secure a foothold in a Saintly world.

And it’s precisely due to his background and strength that the accompanying cultivators dare not offend him and are willing to heed his commands.

“Brother Xiang is absolutely correct. Our main focus is on dealing with the army sent from the Nine Nether Realm; everything else is secondary,” said a dashing man standing shoulder to shoulder, holding a green folding fan, with a charming demeanor.

This was Yuan Hua, a distinguished figure from the Beast Tamer Realm, also with a hefty background.

Just as his background suggested, he was adept at beast taming, having successfully subdued ten Half-Saint level monsters as battle pets, making him quite formidable.

“The environment here is truly lacking; there’s not a hint of Saint Aura. Fortunately, I brought plenty of Saint Crystals; I can replenish my Saint power later,” said the third to speak, a charming woman dressed in a colorful long skirt, adorned with gloves made from silkworm silk, moving with elegance.

Her name was Song Linlin, hailing from the Flower Petal Realm, well-known at the Half-Saint level, ranking just after Xiang Jiba and Yuan Hua in terms of strength!

“Lady Song, would you care to share a drink together later?” Yuan Hua, clearly interested in Song Linlin, said with a big smile.

“Young Master Xiang, what about you?” Song Linlin blinked her beautiful eyes, exhaling a faint fragrance.

Yuan Hua’s smile instantly froze on his face, feeling awkward and displeased inside.

What the hell does that mean?

I invite you, and you invite him instead?

Clearly trying to put me in a spot!

Xiang Jiba didn’t even glance at the lovely lady beside him, coldly saying, “No need.”

“Oh~”

Song Linlin’s gaze dimmed, feeling somewhat disappointed, then turned to Yuan Hua and said, “Then I won’t bother either.”

“Well then…” Yuan Hua’s lips twitched a few times, forcing back his inner fury, nodding with a painfully strained smile.

In terms of background and strength, he and Song Linlin were pretty much equals. Too bad her eyes were set on the more promising Xiang Jiba.

The cultivators behind them were watching this unfold, desperately stifling their laughter, having already turned Yuan Hua into a laughingstock in their minds.

As Yuan Hua felt increasingly disgruntled and wanted to vent some frustration, he directed his gaze toward the Divine Court, demanding loudly:

“Are the people inside all dead? Hurry up and send someone who can take charge!”

Liu Huangshu quickly flew out from the Divine Court, forcing a smile and clasping his hands, “Honored guests, apologies for the lack of a warm welcome.”

“You’re the ruler of the Divine Court?” Yuan Hua surveyed Liu Huangshu with contempt.

After all, Liu Huangshu was merely an Immortal Emperor in his eyes, pitifully weak before a Half-Saint.

“Uh, sort of…” Liu Huangshu thought for a moment and awkwardly chuckled.

Strictly speaking, he wouldn’t really say he was, but given the situation, he vaguely admitted to it.

“Wait a moment, are you perhaps the famed ancient formation master, Liu Taishang?” Xiang Jiba’s gaze shifted, quickly asking.

Liu Huangshu chuckled wryly, “I dare not take such an esteemed title. That was in the past. Now, I’m just an ordinary formation master.”

Upon hearing this, everyone showed odd expressions, as if gazing at a rare animal, staring intently at this once-glorious formation genius.

Though they weren’t from that era, they had learned some tales from history books and their elders.

The man standing before them was the first to be called the formation master, the one responsible for a major embarrassment for the Nine Nether Realm.

The maneuvers performed in that battle are still considered textbook material!

Now, after so many years, this legendary figure was right in front of them, creating an indescribable feeling.

As for the title of formation master, it had long since become unworthy of him!

Upon realizing the other’s identity, Xiang Jiba’s attitude became considerably more respectful as he clasped his fists and said solemnly, “Senior Liu, I’ve long admired your name.”

As someone who had grown up hearing the stories, he held great respect for Liu Huangshu and would never think to belittle him.

At the very least, he was a pseudo-formation Saint, with a status greater than most Half-Saints!

For reasons of both sentiment and logic, he truly valued this respect!