Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 707

“The Yin Emperor has surrendered; he really had no choice!

If he didn’t, he’d lose his life right here!

And the worst part? Dying like this is just pathetic, not a glorious end but crushed like an ant!

This made the Yin Emperor feel that dying was utterly unworthy; it would be better to just admit defeat on the spot…

Ye Junlin chuckled, ‘Good to see you know your place.’

The Kunlun Realm was in desperate need of talents, and this one had massive potential, a key figure worth nurturing.

So just a little reprimand would do.

‘Leader Ye is simply amazing…’ The Green Lotus Sword Immortal’s eyes brimmed with tears, murmuring to himself.

That invincible man from back then had returned, still invincible!

‘Leader Ye, do you remember me? I’m Long Ao Tian,’ he said, struggling to contain his excitement, treading carefully.

Ye Junlin’s gaze fell on Long Ao Tian, and he smiled, ‘Of course I remember you. You’ve reached the Immortal Emperor realm; your cultivation has advanced quickly!’

Hearing this praise made Long Ao Tian internally happy, but his grin soon faded to a bitter frown.

Not long ago, he was dreaming of going toe-to-toe with Ye Junlin; now, he realized he didn’t even have the qualifications to stand in front of him for a challenge.

After all, a powerhouse like the Yin Emperor could be crushed like a bug, so what was he?

Sigh, there really was no comparison!

‘Ye, Master Ye!’ Xu Yonian and the others spoke with awe, cautiously testing the waters.

Unintentionally, there was a layer of distance in their relationship.

After all, Ye Junlin was too remarkable; he could put the Yin Emperor’s life and death in a single word without even lifting a finger. Such divine abilities were truly unprecedented.

They felt both shocked and awed; the once smallest disciple Ye had reached heights they couldn’t even begin to imagine, not even just a glimpse of him!

Thus, feeling a little anxious, Xu Yonian and the others tentatively called out, wanting to gauge Ye Junlin’s attitude first.

Ye Junlin smiled, ‘Everyone, it’s been a long time. I can see you’ve all made great progress.’

His tone was warm and playful, completely lacking any airs of superiority.

Seeing this, Xu Yonian and the others relaxed, joyfully exclaiming, ‘Welcome back, Master Ye!’

‘We bow to Master Ye!!!’ The Xuantian Sect cultivators had fervor on their faces, their gazes akin to those of worshiping deities.

Although there were many rumors that Ye Junlin was the reincarnation of an ancient Heavenly Emperor, at the end of the day, he was a legendary figure who emerged from the Xuantian Sect!

As cultivators of the Xuantian Sect, they felt immensely proud, relishing the glory!

‘Hmm.’

Ye Junlin wore a smile as he nodded.

Soon, news of his return spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Kunlun Realm, a storm sweeping through the Eastern Domain.

‘Senior Ye is back! Senior Ye is back!!!’

Many shouted excitedly.

‘What? The strongest in the Kunlun Realm from back then has actually returned from the Immortal Realm!?’

‘The leader of the Immortal Alliance has come back! We must see him at once!’

‘Hurry, we need to catch a glimpse of the true face!’

The five territories buzzed like a boiling sea, voices ringing out.

Ye Junlin had been gone for many years, but due to his immense contributions and legendary deeds, stories of him still circulated throughout the Kunlun Realm, his influence undiminished.

Therefore, upon hearing this news, countless cultivators rushed towards the scene, eager to see this legendary figure.

Mysterious Peak.

After greeting everyone, Ye Junlin returned to his old residence.

As he looked around, a wave of sentiment washed over him.

His gaze fell upon Fallen Immortal Island, now within his realm of understanding.

Before, the layout of Fallen Immortal Island was like flowers in the fog, hard to see clearly, but now it was crystal clear. He saw mysterious formations interlocked and functioning, maintaining the operation of Fallen Immortal Island like a complex machine—pull one thread, and the whole body moves!

I have to say, Liu Huangshu truly deserved the title of formation grandmaster for creating such a masterpiece in that era!

‘I suppose you’ve noticed as well; the real purpose of this island is to supply a continuous flow of power to you as the island master. This power is derived from all the beings on the island, including me.’

Swish, a figure with an ethereal beauty appeared beside him, gradually solidifying under Ye Junlin’s gaze, revealing her true form.

She was tall, with a slim waist and long legs, a stunningly exquisite face with an expression that held a calm distance. Dressed in a green skirt, its hem rippling like water, she exuded the air of an extraordinary flower, standing apart from the world.

This was a willow tree that had cultivated into an Immortal Emperor. Once transformed, her beauty could dazzle the world!

Before her, the Liu Emperor lowered her eyes, her demeanor extremely respectful.

Ye Junlin observed her for a moment before retracting his gaze, ‘Hmm, Old Liu really pulled off something impressive, but unfortunately, I no longer need it.’

Indeed, at his level, needing the aid of Immortal beings was quite a statement.

It was like trying to add a drop of water to the vast ocean—what difference could it possibly make?

His words struck the Liu Emperor like a shock, almost as if she’d gotten some confirmation, and she cautiously asked,

‘Dare I ask, Master Ye, have you perhaps already become a True Saint?’

Only a transcendent being at such a level would have the qualifications to say they no longer needed the assistance of Fallen Immortal Island.

For beings at that level, the aid of Immortal entities was indeed insignificant!

‘No, I’m not a True Saint!’

Ye Junlin immediately shook his head in denial, as if admitting to being a True Saint was an insult to him.

‘Not?’ The Liu Emperor’s eyes dimmed; this response disappointed her a bit.

But even if he wasn’t a True Saint, he had to be a Half-Saint, right?

Otherwise, how could he masterfully handle a figure like the Yin Emperor?

If they were both of the Immortal Emperor level, that would be utterly impossible!

What the Liu Emperor didn’t realize was that Ye Junlin meant he wasn’t a True Saint but was at an even higher level.

Yet who could blame her? After all, her perception was limited to this.

Outside, the Yin Emperor squatted in a corner like a pitiful child, shivering at the memory of what he just went through, still feeling the lingering fear…

‘Friend, I can see you’re injured; do you need me to help treat you?’ The Great Mushroom King approached with concern.

The Yin Emperor was taken aback, opening his mouth to refuse when suddenly a young man stepped in front of him, a serious voice coming from above, ‘Let me take care of you; I’m more reliable!’

The one speaking was the Medicine Sovereign!

The Great Mushroom King frowned, ‘What do you mean? You want to snatch this from me?’

‘As cultivators, saving lives and healing the wounded is a great virtue; how can you call it snatching? That’s shallow!’

The Medicine Sovereign replied disdainfully.

‘First come, first served, this is mine!’ The Great Mushroom King gripped the Yin Emperor’s arm tightly, speaking in a hushed tone.

‘Hmph, does saving someone really need to follow who came first? That’s ridiculously absurd; it should be whoever is more reliable that helps!’ The Medicine Sovereign tugged at the Yin Emperor’s other arm, unhappy.

‘I’ll treat him!’

‘No, I will!’

The two began to tug and argue like they were competing for a customer.

The Yin Emperor found himself being pulled back and forth, completely flummoxed by the situation.

Although this experience was quite fresh, he couldn’t shake the feeling of something being off.

‘Is this what it feels like to be treated like a good person?’ the Yin Emperor murmured, bewildered.”