Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 704

“Oh? You also want to go to the Kunlun Realm?” Ye Junlin’s eyes shimmered.

“Yes, I originally hail from the Kunlun Realm, and after so many years, I want to take this opportunity to see how my hometown has developed,” the Medicine Sovereign replied earnestly.

In the past, there was a rule in the Immortal Realm stating that no beings could leave on their own. Although things have improved now, strict controls are still enforced against unauthorized descent. Even though he held an official position in the Celestial Court, he was still subject to these restrictions.

There was no way around it; this was the rule, intended to prevent certain individuals from causing chaos and disrupting the balance of other worlds.

As the master of the Celestial Court, Ye Junlin could break the rules, after all, he was the one who set them!

So, seizing this rare opportunity, the Medicine Sovereign wanted to accompany Ye Junlin back to the Kunlun Realm.

Ye Junlin nodded, “Since you have this intention, it’s alright for you to come with me.”

After that, they used a transmission array from the Celestial Court to officially embark on their journey to the Kunlun Realm.

…

Kunlun Realm, this ancient world with a long legacy, had finally returned to its peak, fulfilling the hopes of countless beings.

Immortals abounded, prosperity reigned.

Looking across the Five Great Domains, it was truly a scene where Immortal Emperors were everywhere, and Immortal Kings were as numerous as dogs!

I remember when Ye Junlin ascended to the Immortal Realm, the laws of the Kunlun Realm were limited to beings below the Immortal Sovereign level.

Now, not only Immortal Sovereigns were possible, even a Saint could be born!

Countless cultivators sighed, declaring that this was the best era belonging to the Kunlun Realm!

Here, their limits had risen, unlike long ago when even becoming an Immortal was a tough dream!

Eastern Domain.

Known as the foremost among the Five Great Domains.

That’s right, the Eastern Domain!

Previously, the Central Domain was the top, but after the emergence of a legendary figure, the situation began to shift, and the Eastern Domain was regarded as the best by many cultivators.

This legendary figure had repeatedly turned the tide, propping up the collapsing skyscrapers, and saving the beings of the world; he was a belief held by countless cultivators.

He was the leader of the First Alliance of the World, also recognized as the overlord of the Five Great Domains!

Years later, his influence remained undiminished. Although he no longer resided in the Kunlun Realm, legends about him were still circulating.

At the Immortal Alliance headquarters.

A green-clad old man with a long sword on his back stroked his goatee, exuding an aura of ethereal elegance, a demeanor of a recluse.

Even though he tried to restrain himself, his aura still shone through, with strands of terrifying Sword Intent swirling around him.

Gazing at the clear weather outside, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

Years ago, he was merely an Immortal Emperor; now he had cultivated to the Immortal Sovereign level, and he had hopes of breaking through to the Immortal Emperor realm in the future.

As the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, overseeing the general affairs of the alliance, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal remained diligent and didn’t allow himself to slack.

Under his careful governance, the situation in the Five Great Domains improved, creating a good cultivation environment.

It bore a landscape of talents emerging; heroes rising!

This point could not be understated; the Green Lotus Sword Immortal played a crucial role!

Because of this, his standing in the Kunlun Realm was very high, nearly rivaling that of the long-absent leader!

Even within the Immortal Alliance, some voices began to say that the Green Lotus Sword Immortal was qualified to succeed the leader’s position; even if he became the leader, it would be rightful.

Regarding these voices, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal immediately warned against them; he didn’t want to hear such talk again.

In his heart, the position of leader could only be held by that man. Even if he never returned, he wouldn’t mind being a lifelong vice leader.

The leader’s seat was irreplaceable except for that person!

If anyone dared to speak carelessly, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal would strike them down with a sword, setting an example!

With this intimidating effect, the Immortal Alliance fell silent, no one daring to bring it up again.

“Leader Ye, if only you would glance back…” the Green Lotus Sword Immortal spoke, his gaze filled with reminiscence.

Suddenly.

A terrifying aura surged up from afar, erupting like a long-dormant volcano!

This aura was extremely evil, carrying a bone-chilling chill, seemingly ready to freeze all things and extinguish life.

“Who is it?!”

The Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s heart trembled, his pupils shook, revealing deep horror.

Because this aura indicated the emergence of at least an Immortal Emperor!

As the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, he was well aware of the strong forces in the Kunlun Realm. He shouldn’t have overlooked anything; how could a powerful Immortal Emperor appear out of the blue?

Most importantly, this aura was filled with darkness and coldness, clearly not the aura of someone walking the righteous path.

“Oh no, if that guy goes wild, the great situation in the Kunlun Realm will be utterly ruined!”

Thinking of the possible consequences, shadows veiled the Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s eyes.

“I must notify Long Daoyou; perhaps with his abilities, he can still counterbalance this!”

The Long Daoyou he mentioned was, of course, Long Ao Tian.

After Ye Junlin’s departure, Long Ao Tian became the strongest in the Kunlun Realm, far more powerful than himself. Recently, he had heard that he was about to break through to the Immortal Emperor realm and was at a bottleneck.

So, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal immediately thought of him.

“Though Long Daoyou is proud and looks down on everyone except for Leader Ye, out of past friendship, he should intervene and not stand idly by…”

Determined, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal flashed and transformed into a majestic blue sword light, shooting off into the distance.

At this moment.

The terrifying aura filled with darkness and coldness rapidly spread throughout the Eastern Domain. The originally bright sky suddenly darkened with thick clouds, oppressive to the extreme.

The cultivators of the Eastern Domain were terrified, their hearts chilled, feeling as though a disaster was looming.

“What’s going on? The source of this aura seems to be coming from the Xuantian Sect!”

“The Xuantian Sect? Isn’t that Senior Ye’s former sect?!”

“Hiss, this feels bad. Shouldn’t we make an early escape?”

“Everyone, don’t panic! With the Immortal Alliance here, the Kunlun Realm can’t go awry!”

Discussions erupted.

A sense of unease spread across the Eastern Domain.

At this moment, the Xuantian Sect shook violently because the source of this aura was indeed from their side!

A massive black light pillar soared into the sky, accompanied by eerie, cackling laughter.

The most bizarre part was that this eerie laughter sounded childish, as if coming from a young child, sharp by design.

“Cackle, cackle, cackle~”

“Having been sealed for so long, I’ve come back again!”

As the black light pillar gradually dissipated, it revealed a short figure adorned with a flat crown, a child dressed in dark red and dark attire, looking around seven or eight years old, yet emanating a cunning and sinister aura inconsistent with his appearance.

His complexion was also abnormal, tinged with a faint bluish hue, resembling a long-dead corpse, his face styled with exaggerated dark makeup, broadcasting that he was undoubtedly the supervillain!

“Miss Liu, that guy has finally come out!”

In the yard of Fallen Immortal Island, all beings felt their scalp tingle and their hearts tremble.

And at the mouth of the well, wisps of chilling air still lingered, emanating a faint aura of frost.

The eerie little boy emerged from this well!

He referred to himself as the Yin Emperor, a true old monster, who due to cultivating a particular demonic art had his body forever trapped in the form of a child.

The Yin Emperor was well-known in ancient Kunlun Realm, a great demon that terrified countless cultivators. His hands were stained with the blood of many Immortal Emperors, recognized as the foremost in the Demonic Path!

Hardly any Immortal Emperor-level expert could compete with him directly; he once held unparalleled power!

During the era of the Four Absolutes in the Kunlun Realm, the Yin Emperor was somewhat restrained and didn’t dare to cause chaos, but after the Four Absolutes faced trouble, the Yin Emperor turned his ambitions toward seizing control of the Kunlun Realm.

In desperation, Liu Huangshu negotiated with him to unite against a common enemy. Although the Yin Emperor was eccentric and harbored great ambitions, he understood the gravity of the situation, thus he temporarily agreed.

Later, when the Nine Nether Army attacked, the Yin Emperor honored his promise and led the demonic cultivators to battle, leaving the stars trembling.

Eventually, the Nine Nether Army fell into the formation set by Liu Huangshu, and when the dust settled, the Yin Emperor plotted for a final showdown to seize absolute control of the Kunlun Realm.

That battle darkened the skies and shattered the lands.

In the end, the Yin Emperor was defeated, trapped by the formation set by Liu Huangshu and sealed at the bottom of the well on Fallen Immortal Island.

In fact, he was supposed to perish then. Many Immortal Emperors proposed to kill him to eliminate future threats.

In the last moment, Liu Huangshu stood against the crowd, considering that the Yin Emperor had indeed made significant contributions to protecting the Kunlun Realm, he decided to leave him a life, sealing him at the bottom of the well for penance.

So many years passed, and the seal held up well. However, with the Kunlun Realm returning to its prosperous state, the Yin Emperor’s power also revived, breaking free from the seals and seeing daylight once more!

At this moment, the beings in the yard, aware of the identity of that arrogant figure in the sky, could only feel their hearts race, pinning their hopes on that willow tree.

After all, it was the only one left capable of battling the Yin Emperor!

“Yin Emperor, you’re being unreasonable!”

Suddenly, a transcendent voice bearing authority echoed from the yard, resounding in the sky.

In the yard, that willow tree began to shine, and a hazy silhouette emerged, radiating an overwhelming aura.