Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 671

Liu Huangshu was genuinely startled, looking at Ye Junlin as if he were some kind of monster.

He had always viewed Saints through a heavy filter!

After all, the Four Absolutes of the Kunlun Realm back then were just at this level, stomping on Immortal Emperors like ants, their power so immense it could affect the laws of heaven and earth; when enraged, they were like divine might, shaking the world!

Yet this silver-haired youth before him had effortlessly killed three in one breath.

It made Liu Huangshu wonder if he was dreaming, it felt too surreal…

“Ye, my young friend, you’ve truly given me the greatest surprise!”

Liu Huangshu was flushed with excitement, a long-lost confidence surging from his heart.

He had always relied on the Divine Court, living under their roof, because there were no Saints on his side. With a Saint now born, it meant more would arise!

As long as the numbers of Saints increased, it would definitely catch the attention of the Divine Court and strengthen their negotiating position!

Ye Junlin calmly said, “Stay calm, just stay calm; this is all normal operation.”

“Right, right, right! Everything you say is right!” Liu Huangshu hurriedly nodded in agreement. In the past, he might have thought the guy was just blowing smoke, but now he was fully convinced, treating him as the backbone of their group.

Only Xiang Jiba didn’t seem too optimistic, but at this critical moment, he wisely kept silent.

After all, it was someone else’s territory!

He knew what to say and what not to!

Otherwise, all his lessons in “emotional intelligence” would have gone to waste!

This commotion didn’t last long and quickly calmed down thanks to Ye Junlin, returning the Celestial Court to its usual state.

In the outer starry sky.

A few hooded figures in black robes stood on a small asteroid, gazing at the distant, colorful planet floating silently.

“Strange, it’s been so long, and they haven’t made a move?” one tall being frowned, looking somewhat displeased.

“The Bone Brothers usually handle things quickly and decisively. Their strength is formidable even among True Saints. Dealing with a mere Half-Saint whose physical body has become a Saint should be easy…” one companion sensed something was off and murmured.

“Could it be that something delayed them?” another companion wondered.

They were Saint-level experts from the Nine Nether Realm, tasked with aiding the Bone Brothers and keeping an eye on the situation for timely responses.

After all, such underhanded affairs weren’t exactly honorable, and the only reason they dared to act was that they were betting on the Divine Court turning a blind eye, allowing this to happen.

But if they got caught red-handed, the nature of the event would change!

That’s why the Nine Nether higher-ups sent them to assist.

According to the plan, the Bone Brothers would eradicate the so-called Celestial Court’s master and withdraw at the fastest speed.

Then, the Nine Nether would grandly send a Half-Saint army back to storm the Immortal Realm.

And as for the Star Core, it would be taken by the people of the Divine Court.

This way, the Divine Court’s face would be preserved, and the Nine Nether would achieve its objectives.

But then…

Things went awry.

The Bone Brothers, sent to assassinate the Celestial Court’s master, were delayed in returning, causing unease and anxiety among the Nine Nether experts waiting to assist! What on earth happened?

Could there be an unknown power hiding in the Immortal Realm?

“Hey? Is there news from above?”

The tall being sensed something and pulled out a pitch-black token from their sleeve, which was vibrating with a hum.

Injecting Saint power into the token, it suddenly transmitted an excited voice, “What’s going on over there? Did the Divine Court intervene?!”

“Esteemed Elder, the Saints of the Divine Court haven’t intervened; everything here is proceeding as planned,” the tall being said, beads of sweat forming on their forehead as they hurried to explain.

“You’re talking nonsense! If the Divine Court didn’t intervene, why would the Bone Brothers die? Their life tokens shattered here just a moment ago! Shattered!!!”

The hysterical roar from the token made it clear just how furious the Elder was.

Upon hearing this, the Nine Nether experts froze in place, staring at each other in shock.

How could this be possible?!

They actually all died!!!

Who did this…?

In that moment, they looked back at the Immortal Realm standing proudly in the river of stars, their faces showing a hint of fear.

Because their cultivation levels were on par with the Bone Brothers, since that duo had perished in the Immortal Realm, they’d likely meet the same fate!

The more the tall being thought about it, the more they feared, swallowing hard as they forced out, “Elder, I swear on my life that no Divine Court Saints took action; the Bone Brothers made it into the Immortal Realm without hassle. As for what happened afterward, we have no knowledge!”

The roaring voice from the token suddenly stopped, descending into a silence lasting ten breaths.

Finally, the Elder’s voice sounded again, but this time it was laced with gravity,

“You all retreat for now. I will report this matter as it is.”

“Yes!”

The beings felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from them and quickly evacuated the scene, hoping to put as much distance between themselves and the Immortal Realm as possible.

In their minds, the Immortal Realm was now marked as extremely dangerous!

In the Nine Nether.

When the news returned, the higher-ups were left in disbelief.

A mere Immortal Realm could cause the simultaneous demise of three Saints?

“Could it have been that Human Race causing trouble?”

“Impossible! Even if he’s strong, he’s just a Half-Saint; any Saint could easily take him out!”

“Could the Divine Court have sent Saint-level experts to lie in wait in the Immortal Realm?”

“That doesn’t make sense; all routes have been monitored by our people. If the Divine Court sent Saints into the Immortal Realm, it surely wouldn’t have slipped past our eyes!”

“This Immortal Realm is peculiar!”

The higher-ups of the Nine Nether exchanged ideas, all feeling puzzled.

In any case, they didn’t believe that the so-called master of the Celestial Court could accomplish this.

“Since that’s the case, send another team of Saints to investigate the truth!” proposed one big shot.

“Agreed!”

After reaching a consensus, a team of Saints was quickly assembled and secretively sent on their way to the Immortal Realm.

This move, of course, would not escape the watchful eyes of the Divine Court.

Regarding the Nine Nether’s assassination attempt on Ye Junlin, the Divine Court’s higher-ups were watching but made no moves to stop it.

Because Ye Junlin’s previous actions had displeased them!

Thus, they tacitly allowed the Nine Nether to eliminate Ye Junlin and intended for the Star Core of the Immortal Realm to belong to them, thinking this farce should come to an end.

But then…

The Nine Nether acted again in secret, sending in a team of dozens of Saints, leaving the Divine Court’s higher-ups baffled and perplexed.

What was happening?

Did they not manage to take care of things before?

On the ancient road of stars.

The leader of the team was a cold-looking Grey-clad Old Man, his skin as pale as a corpse, two black swords crossed on his back, exuding a faint aura of death.

He was from the Yellow Springs Clan, known as the Ghost Blade Heavenly Saint!

Indeed, he was a Celestial Saint-level expert!

“To deal with an Immortal Realm native, they actually sent this old man out. It’s simply overkill.”

The Ghost Blade Heavenly Saint said coldly.

“Senior, it’s reported that three True Saints previously perished in the Immortal Realm under unexplained circumstances, and the killer remains unknown. We should still be cautious,” one Nine Nether being smiled bitterly.

“What’s there to be afraid of? No matter how formidable this behind-the-scenes mastermind is, can they withstand my blade?” the Ghost Blade Heavenly Saint spoke icily.

He was renowned in the Celestial Saint realm, not someone the Bone Brothers could compare to.

“Yes, yes, yes…” the being beside him smiled in compliance.