Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 708

Within just half a month, many cultivators had flocked to the Eastern Domain, making the already lively place even more bustling.

Everyone wanted to meet the legendary Senior Ye, a figure renowned for his many glorious deeds in the Kunlun Realm.

During this time, Ye Junlin ran into some familiar faces, all of whom he had crossed paths with in the past.

He just didn’t reveal his current identity yet, planning to come clean when the time was right.

Meanwhile, the cultivators from the Kunlun Realm had no idea that the Immortal Realm was already a thing of the past; their understanding was still stuck in the old ways.

Little did they know, the Kunlun Realm was about to face a major change!

The atmosphere was cheerful, filled with laughter and chatter.

“Ye Daoist Friend, it’s good to see you!”

One day, an old man dressed in a dark yellow robe, looking as normal as a human can look, came visiting with a big grin on his face.

He was none other than Gou Buli, the ancient watchdog of Empress Fuyao, now the ancestor of the Tengu Tribe!

“Hmm?”

Gou Buli, who had rushed over from the Central Region, froze in place at the sight of Ye Junlin. His dog-like eyes bulged in disbelief, scanning Ye Junlin up and down, his old face wearing a look of thick surprise.

In the past, Ye Junlin was someone he could read like an open book, but now he felt completely lost, like an ant gazing up at the vast starry sky!

“It seems you’ve made rapid progress over the years, Daoist Ye. I truly admire you,” Gou Buli said, forcing back the shock in his heart and cupping his hands in respect.

Looking at this oddly average old man, Ye Junlin smiled and replied, “You too, Sky Devouring Hound Sovereign!”

Boom~

That statement hit like a thunderbolt.

Gou Buli’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Y-You actually know my former title?”

“Wait a minute, do you mean you’ve met my tribesmen?”

Gou Buli’s breath quickened at this sudden thought. The Sky Devouring Hound Sovereign was a title from ancient times, long forgotten in the mists of history. He hadn’t mentioned it for years, because it carried too many fond memories.

After all, back then, he was the greatest glory of the Tengu Tribe, chosen as Empress Fuyao’s watchdog at a young age, pretty much stealing the spotlight.

Even the Immortal Emperor had to tread carefully around him; if he angered Gou Buli, he wouldn’t even get through the door!

With just one bark, all tribes would tremble!

But as time passed, that former glory faded away like dust blown by the wind, lost to the long river of history.

The title of Sky Devouring Hound Sovereign was buried deep within Gou Buli’s heart, not wanting to bring it up again as it only deepened his nostalgia for the past…

Now, Ye Junlin mentioned it again, as if plunging a knife into his most vulnerable spot.

Only the Tengu Tribe would remember his past glory!

“Look at you getting all emotional. Just as you said, I did meet your tribesmen in the Immortal Realm. They weren’t doing too well, but I helped them sort out their troubles.”

“To be frank, your tribesmen worship you, viewing you as the symbol of the Tengu Tribe,” Ye Junlin said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Gou Buli’s eyes instantly welled up with tears, two streams of murky water rolling down his face as he choked out, “My tribesmen…”

The reason he hadn’t dared go to the Immortal Realm was largely due to escaping reality; he couldn’t bear to think about what the Tengu Tribe faced after he left, wondering if they had been alright all these years.

Thankfully, hearing from Ye Junlin that their situation had improved touched his heart deeply.

Realizing he was losing composure, he hurriedly wiped his tears with his sleeve and deeply bowed,

“Thank you, Daoist Ye, for your help. I am eternally grateful!”

Ye Junlin waved his hand dismissively, “No need for thanks, it was a small matter.”

“Hey, isn’t that the former watchdog of Empress Fuyao? You’re still alive!” At that moment, a sharp, childish voice rang through, filled with profound curiosity.

“Hmm?” Gou Buli turned to see a little boy dressed in dark red robes, sporting exaggerated, eerie makeup that made him look like a ghost—seriously scary!

“You—you’re the Yin Emperor?!”

Recognizing the former supreme master of the Demonic Path, Gou Buli was stunned.

This was a super-strong figure who had once caused chaos in the Kunlun Realm, and here he was now!

The main issue was, he had a grudge against this guy.

He remembered how when Empress Fuyao was in charge, the Yin Emperor had wanted to pay a visit, only to be turned away by him. His reasoning was simple: the Yin Emperor’s outfit was too grotesque and would likely disgust the Empress.

With a dark expression, the Yin Emperor had to leave in frustration.

After all, Gou Buli’s identity was something the Yin Emperor couldn’t mess with—he had the support of Empress Fuyao!

That’s why upon seeing the Yin Emperor again, Gou Buli felt a bit uneasy.

This guy held grudges!

The Yin Emperor sneered, “You old coot, without Empress Fuyao’s protection, in my eyes, you’re just a piece of trash. You better explain yourself about the past, or I’ll make sure you regret it!”

As he spoke, he was about to strike at Gou Buli.

Gou Buli turned pale, internally screaming for mercy, trying to figure out how to lower his stance to plead for forgiveness.

Suddenly, a dissatisfied cough echoed, infused with some sort of magic, causing the furious Yin Emperor to kneel on the spot.

The Yin Emperor weakly said, “Senior Ye, what have I done to upset you?”

Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow, “What do you think? Old Gou is at least my friend; don’t you think your attitude towards him is a bit disrespectful to me?”

Hearing this, cold sweat broke out on the Yin Emperor’s forehead, and he gulped nervously, filled with regret.

Watching this unfold, Gou Buli stood frozen, his brain momentarily crashing.

After a while, he finally reacted, inhaling sharply.

“Gasp~~~~”

Gou Buli was shocked!

This was the infamous Yin Emperor, now groveling on the ground, scared out of his wits.

In that moment, Gou Buli’s view of the silver-haired young man took a whole new turn.

“Senior Ye, I was wrong. I acted impulsively and offended your friend. Please forgive me!”

The Yin Emperor quickly bowing his head in apology.

“Get lost,” Ye Junlin said with irritation.

“Yes!”

The Yin Emperor felt like a weight had been lifted and scrambled out of there.

The previous humiliation had left an indelible shadow in his heart, and he felt both resentful and frustrated towards Gou Buli, thinking about clinging to his leg once again.

How infuriating! He couldn’t do anything back then, and now even without Empress Fuyao, he still couldn’t take him down!

Ah! How maddening!!

Watching the Yin Emperor flee in disgrace, Gou Buli snapped out of his shock, looking at Ye Junlin with deep respect and awe, saying,

“Daoist Ye, you’re truly incredible now! Even that big demon is easily cowed by you.”

Ye Junlin chuckled, “What’s the big deal? He’s just a little brother in front of my grand disciple.”

“Oh?”

Gou Buli’s eyes showed a hint of incredulity; after all, the implications behind that remark were staggering, hard to believe.

You can subdue him, sure, but your disciple can too? That’s a bit far-fetched, isn’t it?

No matter how you slice it, that guy is recognized as a top-tier Immortal Emperor!

Gou Buli didn’t think too deeply, assuming Ye Junlin was just shooting the breeze.