Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 722

“Empress Fuyao, seeing you alive truly makes me so happy,” Liu Huangshu said, tears welling up in his eyes.

He felt genuine respect for the Empress Fuyao from the bottom of his heart.

Empress Fuyao looked at the former Formation Supreme, her expression a bit moved, and sighed, “Liu Taishang, after so many years, you’ve aged quite a bit. You’ve really put in a lot of effort for the revival of the Kunlun Realm…”

She was still used to calling Liu Huangshu Liu Taishang, which was also a mark of respect.

“Ah, I’ve just been floundering. The fact that the Kunlun Realm has come this far is largely thanks to Ye Xiaoyou. He established the Celestial Court and led us to win several battles, which is why the external forces no longer look down on us,” Liu Huangshu said with a bitter smile.

Empress Fuyao sighed, “Ye Daoyou is a once-in-a-lifetime talent; having him is truly a fortune for our Kunlun Realm!”

After catching up with Empress Fuyao, Liu Huangshu went to meet the various Beings from Fallen Immortal Island.

According to the old seals, the Beings’ powers had long been freed, but they hadn’t left. Instead, they carried on their duties, fulfilling their promises from back then.

Seeing Liu Huangshu, the former island master, they were all quite excited, unable to help but shed tears.

“We greet you, Liu Taishang…”

“Everyone, please, rise!” Liu Huangshu quickly said.

The Liu Emperor spoke with a complex tone, “Liu Taishang, we haven’t forgotten your instructions. It’s just that considering the current situation, the successor you chose no longer needs us; his strength far surpasses our imagination.”

Normally, they would have been a great help to the successor, both as protectors and mentors.

But the successor had skyrocketed in strength, and when they met again, they were clearly on different levels.

What kind of monster is this…

Liu Huangshu completely understood the feelings of the Liu Emperor and the others, as he himself had been taken aback by Ye Junlin more than once, often marveling at this guy’s terrifying talent.

“Actually, this is a good thing. Back then, I had already anticipated the worst-case scenario.”

“As for what happens next, you can go wherever you want; I’m granting you your freedom.”

“The debt you owed me back then is now settled,” Liu Huangshu said seriously.

Having said that, he turned and left.

The Beings felt a sense of emptiness inside, unsure whether to feel happy or sad.

On the way, Liu Huangshu spotted a familiar gnome figure; it was the Yin Emperor, whom he had once sealed at the bottom of a well.

The Yin Emperor saw Liu Huangshu and seemed to remember their past disputes, snorting coldly before turning away, pretending not to see him.

Liu Huangshu chuckled, “Oh, the frog at the bottom of the well is out. How does it feel?”

At those words, it was as if a sore spot had been poked, and the Yin Emperor instantly flew into a rage.

“Liu, don’t think I can’t take you on!”

Liu Huangshu shrugged, “I suggest you treat me a bit nicer. I’m currently the second-in-command of the Celestial Court, you should know what that implies.”

The Yin Emperor froze, gritting his teeth in anger. “You’re something else!”

With that, he vanished.

Damn it, if I can’t take you on, at least I can dodge!

Meanwhile.

In a small grove, Long Ao Tian mustered up his courage and approached Hong Qianye, the girl he had always been pining after.

Hong Qianye shot him a sideways glance, “What do you want?”

Long Ao Tian felt a bit nervous, steeling himself. “Qianye, I’ve improved a lot these years. Just not long ago, I broke through to become a True Saint! Now I’m at the True Saint level!”

Hong Qianye frowned, not quite comprehending, “And then?”

“Then I want to say that with my current status, I should be qualified to be with you. Please give me a chance!” Long Ao Tian took a deep breath and said solemnly.

The air seemed to freeze at his words.

“You… what did you just say?” Hong Qianye gritted her teeth, a chill running down her spine.

Long Ao Tian thought he hadn’t expressed himself clearly and immediately grew serious, “I mean, I want to formally date you.”

“Get lost!”

Hong Qianye exploded with rage, “Are you out of your mind? I’m a man, a man!”

Long Ao Tian was stunned, and his face turned ugly. “I can understand; is this your way of rejecting me? You don’t have to come up with such a lame excuse to turn me down!”

He had his own set of judgment standards, and once he set his mind on something, he wouldn’t change easily.

So when Hong Qianye revealed her gender, Long Ao Tian simply couldn’t believe it, thinking she was just rejecting him indirectly.

Hong Qianye was so mad she laughed, “Ha! Believe what you want, but I can’t exactly whip it out for you to see!”

Long Ao Tian’s expression darkened, “Qianye, I’ve got looks and strength. I ask, what doesn’t measure up to you? Lately, under Empress Fuyao’s guidance, I’ve transformed completely, and my future achievements as Long Ao Tian are limitless!”

“You can refuse me, but you can’t humiliate me like this!”

Upon hearing that, Hong Qianye’s eyes flickered, smirking, “So you’re saying, you think you’re strong now?”

“Exactly!” Long Ao Tian couldn’t help but puff out his chest, feeling great after his True Saint breakthrough.

“Fine, then let’s have a match.”

Hong Qianye had long been fed up with this idiot and seized the opportunity to smack him down and vent her frustrations.

“Ha! Bring it on!”

Long Ao Tian was eager to showcase his strength in front of the woman he loved, so Hong Qianye’s challenge was just what he wanted.

In an instant.

Both sides erupted into a fierce battle, soaring into the skies.

After several hours, a figure charred all over and emitting thick black smoke plummeted from the height of a million meters, crashing down to the ground and stirring up a massive mushroom cloud.

Boom!

The Holy Mountain shook violently, and all the birds and beasts scattered.

Within the shattered crater, Long Ao Tian coughed up blood, a horn broken off, and his body was covered in cuts and bruises, looking utterly miserable.

He never expected to be defeated so completely!

A stunning figure in red descended elegantly, looking down at the prostrate Long Ao Tian, her expression quite complex.

While he had won this battle, he knew he had the advantage in cultivation level; unlike Long Ao Tian who was at True Saint level one, he had already reached True Saint level ten. With such a significant gap, backed by the Flame Holy Body, it would have been a strange thing not to win.

However, the opponent had been surprisingly strong, managing to fight back well even when at a disadvantage, ultimately losing by a narrow margin.

“Weaklings don’t deserve to stand with me,” Hong Qianye said coldly, then turned to leave, hoping to crush Long Ao Tian’s morale and instill some fear, making him face reality.

In the crater.

Long Ao Tian lay there, surrounded by a bloody taste, completely still.

Though he appeared to be crushed, his eyes sparkled with newfound clarity, murmuring:

“I understand now; Qianye wants a man stronger than her. She’s hinting to me that only by defeating her will I have a chance to be with her…”

“Since that’s the case, I will strive hard!”