Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 681

Northern Cold Sacred Domain.

Great World of Creation, Li Clan.

Ever since Li Ruotong took over as the Northern Cold Sacred Master, the Li Clan’s status has risen dramatically, placing them among the top forces in the world!

Originally, this was an extremely happy event, but the atmosphere in the Li Clan was surprisingly tense.

A scholarly old man dressed in a moon-white robe stood in a pavilion, looking worried, as if he was troubled by something.

He was none other than Canglang Jun, who had secretly sent messages to Ye Junlin!

At first, when Ye Junlin became the lord of the Celestial Court, Canglang Jun felt proud and elated, boasting to anyone that he had once followed the current lord of the Celestial Court, being the most trusted aide to the Immortal Emperor.

During that time, any well-known strong cultivator who came to visit would look at him with admiration and envy upon learning of his connection to Ye Junlin.

That was way more impressive than simply being Li Ruotong’s grandfather!

You’ve got to realize, he was a great existence who saved the world and led all cultivators towards prosperity! To say he created an entirely new era isn’t an exaggeration!

Being around such a person, even as a lowly servant, would be a source of supreme glory and face!

So, because of this connection, Canglang Jun undoubtedly became the top boss in the Northern Cold Sacred Domain!

The Li Clan’s younger generation admired him to no end, some kids would pester him to talk about his glorious stories with Ye Junlin.

Honestly, during this time, Canglang Jun was living it large, wherever he went, he was treated like a star.

He thought this would last forever, but then things took a turn for the worse when some outworld cultivators invaded the Holy Realm, creating chaos, and the Northern Cold Sacred Domain also suffered the consequences.

Thankfully, his granddaughter Li Ruotong, risking her life, managed to overcome the Saint Calamity, becoming a Saint and holding down the fort at the Li Clan, causing those outworld cultivators to hesitate in their actions.

Moreover, with Ye Junlin issuing orders to suppress the enemies, the situation in the Northern Cold Sacred Domain drastically improved.

However, just when things were calming down, another wave hit.

Recently, a mysterious young man claiming to be a member of the Divine Eye Race came knocking. He didn’t resort to direct confrontation but acted friendly, showing a strong interest in Li Ruotong.

Due to the other party’s strength, Li Ruotong had no choice but to play along, not daring to break the facade.

With Canglang Jun’s keen old eyes, he immediately sensed that the Divine Eye youth had ulterior motives toward his granddaughter. Although he appeared suave and charming on the surface, he was obviously scheming behind the scenes!

Eventually, the other party revealed his true intention: he wanted Li Ruotong to leave the Holy Realm with him to develop in his home world.

At that moment, Canglang Jun realized this brat was trying to kidnap his precious granddaughter!

Naturally, Li Ruotong was unwilling, but given the opponent’s strength, she could only keep him at bay, discreetly handing a special message talisman to her grandfather, urging him to seek help from Ye Junlin.

After sending the message, Canglang Jun felt like time was dragging, sensing the Divine Eye youth’s patience was wearing thin. If soft methods failed, it was certain things would turn forceful!

At that point, his granddaughter would be in danger!

“Senior Ye, you’re the only one who can save my granddaughter now! You have to come, or else she’ll be taken away…”

Canglang Jun said, anxiety written all over his face, gazing up at the sky.

Meanwhile, in a graceful courtyard.

There sat a man and a woman.

Li Ruotong, wearing an exquisite hairpin, donned a flowing celestial dress, tall and elegant, her porcelain-like face refined and flawless, exuding an extraordinary beauty.

As a cultivator of the Holy Realm, she was undoubtedly one of the finest talents of her age, arguably not inferior to Tong Wudi.

Thanks to her experience with the Great Heavenly position and years of accumulation, she successfully overcame the Saint Calamity, transforming into a true Saint.

To put it bluntly, anyone who could leap from the Immortal Emperor level to a True Saint level in one go was a peerless genius in the entire universe, deserving of prime focus and cultivation from major Sacred Path forces!

Originally, Li Ruotong felt quite confident, considering the few who could match her. But then came a surge of outworld cultivators flooding into the Holy Realm, and the sheer number of Saints easily exceeded a hundred, suddenly putting her under a lot of pressure.

Fortunately, after a bout with legal edicts, many outworld cultivators kept a low profile in the Northern Cold Sacred Domain. Just recently, a young man claiming to be from the Divine Eye Race approached her with obvious intentions.

Li Ruotong couldn’t afford to openly break the ice due to her lack of strength; she barely managed to suppress her inner repulsion and disdain, having been playing along with the charade.

Sitting across was a young man with hair cascading down to his waist, good-looking with skin as smooth as porcelain, clad in a dark green robe, with two conspicuous curved hooks extending from his shoulders, resembling shoulder armor.

The most eye-catching feature was a vertical slit in the center of his forehead, resembling a third unawakened eye!

Xu Yaolin smiled and spoke in a gentle tone: “Ruotong, have you given it any thought? Just come with me, and you’ll have access to more cultivation resources. My homeland is the Great World of the Divine Court, ranked fourth, far superior to sticking around here!”

The Divine Eye Race resides in the upper realms, and each member possesses talents from a third eye—some can unleash healing powers, others have destructive capabilities, some can create protective shields that counter attacks, and some can even predict enemy moves. In short, their abilities vary widely in style and strength.

Thanks to the attributes of their third eye, they carved a bloody path early on, intimidating various races in the galaxy, and their world ranked fourth in the Celestial Court, enjoying a highly esteemed status!

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This was also the source of Xu Yaolin’s inner confidence!

Even though he belonged to a sub-branch of the Divine Eye Race, his status was not particularly high within the clan, but outside of the upper realm, he enjoyed substantial advantages due to his identity. Many young and beautiful female cultivators gravitated towards him, and even higher-ranking Saint-level Experts had to be wary of his status, not daring to offend him.

Xu Yaolin undoubtedly relished this kind of feeling, so he often roamed around showing off and flirting, living life to the fullest.

Occasionally, he would exploit his Divine Eye Race status to snag some cultivation resources with those lowly cultivators too scared to voice their anger.

Now, as he learned that the Holy Realm was about to face extinction, he rushed in like many cultivators, eager to grab a piece of the pie, thriving on the misfortune of others.

Looking at this nearly perfect woman before him, a spark of heat flashed in Xu Yaolin’s eyes.

The first time they met, he thought she was a celestial being!

This caliber of female cultivator, both in appearance and talent, was top-tier anywhere outside.

If she were in the upper realm, she’d be way out of his league!

Thus, Xu Yaolin was eager to win Li Ruotong over, showering her with compliments and grand promises, attempting to leverage his identity to snag such a prized catch.

Initially, he thought it would be a piece of cake, considering he could easily dominate a “lowly” native like Li Ruotong, but to his surprise, she wasn’t falling for any of it!

Feeling both surprised and excited, he found it a thrilling challenge.

So, for some time, he stubbornly continued his charade of a charming gentleman, hoping to slowly break down her walls and eventually win her heart.

As time passed, however, Xu Yaolin began sensing something was off.

Li Ruotong’s attitude remained lukewarm, as unyielding as a Copper Wall Iron Shield, making it hard for him to find an opening. Although it seemed they discussed a lot, nothing was progressing.

This was causing the usually self-assured Xu Yaolin to gradually lose patience!

Hearing him press again, a trace of disdain flickered in Li Ruotong’s eyes.

She lightly parted her crimson lips and said:

“Thank you for your kind intentions, Xu Gongzi, but please just refer to me as a fellow cultivator. I wouldn’t want any misunderstandings.”

Upon hearing this,

Xu Yaolin wore a hint of displeasure; that sense of distance irked him!

“Ruotong, what’s there to misunderstand? I’m being sincere; the heavens can bear witness! Moreover, I genuinely care for you suffering in this place. If you come back with me, there’s a great future ahead, and you’ll achieve even greater successes than now!”

Xu Yaolin stated earnestly.

Li Ruotong felt entirely uncomfortable, her heart brimming with resistance. If it wasn’t for the strength of her opponent, she would have long since suppressed him rather than having to endure this!

“Xu Gongzi’s good intentions are appreciated, but I’m doing perfectly well here, nothing is amiss. I hope you can understand.”

With just a few words, she sent Xu Yaolin’s previous enthusiasm crashing down into nothingness.

Watching Li Ruotong’s stubbornness, a flicker of anger ignited within Xu Yaolin, and he spoke in a deep voice:

“Don’t you know that this Holy Realm is about to face annihilation? The Nine Nether has officially issued a level Disaster Erasure Command, vowing to destroy this world! By staying here, you’re simply waiting for death! With your talents, you deserve better places. I can help arrange everything for you, and you’ll have a brighter future!”

“Ruotong, just trust me, okay?”

As he said this, Xu Yaolin clenched his fists, his gaze filled with sincere feelings, intensely locking onto the aloof beauty before him.

He tried to persuade her!