Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 727

A month later.

Xiang Jiba smoothly arrived at the Kunlun Realm, and as he sensed the vibrant Saint Aura in the world around him, a look of surprise crossed his face.

Although it couldn’t compare to the Holy Martial Realm’s massive saintly worlds, it was still a top-tier small saintly world.

This made Xiang Jiba even more certain of Kunlun Realm’s great potential to catch up with the forefront of the times!

“By the way, where should I head to find the Celestial Court?”

Xiang Jiba’s eyes flickered; on the surface, he was here to survey Kunlun Realm, but in reality, he wanted to reconnect with an old friend.

Suddenly, amidst a piercing, sharp cackle, a darkly-dressed gnome appeared before him.

This fellow was none other than the Yin Emperor!

“Who are you?” Xiang Jiba asked with an awkward expression.

This little guy looked quite unique!

“This is something I should be asking you, isn’t it? As an outsider, what are your intentions sneaking into my Kunlun Realm?” The Yin Emperor’s eyes shone with a hint of wisdom as he coldly sneered.

“I am Xiang Jiba, from the Holy Martial Realm. I’m here specifically to visit the master of the Celestial Court,” Xiang Jiba said, adding earnestly, “We were friends before, so please guide me. Thank you!”

As a result…

The Yin Emperor looked at him as if he were an idiot, snickering, “What a joke! Do you think the master of the Celestial Court can be met just like that? And friends? Why don’t you say you’ve had drinks with him and bragged together?”

Xiang Jiba was stunned, frowning in contemplation, “Well, that actually did happen, and I brought the drinks last time… pretty much all of it he drank…”

The Yin Emperor was taken aback, clicking his tongue, “You really aren’t shy, openly saying such nonsense!”

“Uh,”

Xiang Jiba felt a bit speechless. “But that’s just the truth.”

The Yin Emperor sneered, “Come on. I’ve seen plenty of outsiders like you; if everyone wanted to meet the master of the Celestial Court, there would be no order left!”

“That’s true…”

Xiang Jiba nodded in understanding and said seriously, “But I’m different, because if you mention my name, the master of the Celestial Court will definitely see me!”

“Pfft!”

The Yin Emperor spat disdainfully, sneering, “What do you think you are? Do you really think highly of yourself? I see your sincerity is just to cause trouble!”

In fact, his eagerness to intercept outsiders was not to check information but to rob travel fees.

During this time, quite a few outside cultivators visited Kunlun Realm, each representing their respective forces, here to investigate its truths and rumors. After the previous disturbances and with the name of the Celestial Court, they didn’t dare to create any nonsense.

The clever Yin Emperor sensed the chance and, relying on his status as a key figure in the Celestial Court, secretly approached those outer Saint-level Experts, asking for “protection fees” through various threats and enticements.

Those outer experts, intimidated by the Celestial Court’s power and wanting to deepen their investigation of Kunlun Realm, didn’t have the guts to confront directly, so they just swallowed their anger and paid up.

So, during this time, the Yin Emperor lined his pockets by extorting these outer cultivators, and he was doing quite well!

Now, seeing Xiang Jiba arrive at Kunlun Realm, the Yin Emperor planned to use the same old trick to scare him and see if he could snag a little something.

But who knew…

This newcomer had an even thicker skin than him, boasting loudly right from the start about wanting to meet the master of the Celestial Court and claiming they’d drank together!

This made the Yin Emperor deeply uncomfortable!

In his lifetime, the man he respected most was that powerful figure, and he wouldn’t allow any outsiders to climb the social ladder recklessly!

Initially, the Yin Emperor had thought about extorting a fee, but now he had completely changed his mind and was ready to teach this presumptuous fool a lesson!

“Friend, if you’re unwilling to guide me, that’s fine; I can find my way myself.”

Noticing the Yin Emperor’s obvious hostility, Xiang Jiba didn’t want to escalate things further, planning to use Divine Sense to find his way slowly instead.

“Hmph, want to escape?!”

The Yin Emperor’s eyes lit up, and a torrential Aura erupted from him as he reached out a hand to strike at the opponent.

A vast black hand blocked out the sun, containing overwhelming Yin evil power, and just the aura emanating from it froze every inch of space along its path.

“You dare!”

Seeing the other was coming at him, Xiang Jiba felt a surge of anger rise within him. His arms were covered in purple Saint Tattoos as he retaliated with a fierce punch.

Boom~

The black hand was shattered by the fist, and it was like black snow began to fall from the sky, creating a rather peculiar scene.

The Yin Emperor staggered back, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, his gaze now filled with deep caution. “Turns out you are a Celestial Saint-level expert!”

The difference between a Celestial Saint and an Ancient Saint is whether or not one has Saint Tattoos; these tattoos enhance one’s abilities unilaterally. The most basic form is local tattoos, while later stages involve full-body coverage for boosting offensive, defensive, and speed capabilities.

“You attacked me first; I was merely passive in retaliating!” Xiang Jiba’s eyes glinted with surprise. Normally, his enraged punch could send a True Saint reeling, but unexpectedly, this guy only got lightly injured.

Looks like this man is quite something!

“Alright, alright. I can’t beat you, and your cultivation level is superior, but this is Kunlun Realm, and I’m not going to let you run wild here!” shouted the Yin Emperor in anger.

Immediately, he formed a hand gesture, releasing a brilliant light orb above his head; when the orb exploded, it rippled out strange energy waves.

“Could it be that—”

Xiang Jiba felt uncertain, an ominous feeling creeping in his heart.

Before long, two figures rushed toward them.

They were Li Wujie and Hong Qianye!

The technique just now employed by the Yin Emperor was a new communication method from the Celestial Court, used strictly among the high-ups.

Anyone sensing that energy wave should hurry over to offer assistance.

Li Wujie and Hong Qianye were the closest ones; they had been sparring, but sensing the wave, they temporarily ceased their combat to check on the situation.

The Yin Emperor naturally recognized these two; they were both disciples of the master of the Celestial Court, holding very high status. He quickly switched to a respectful demeanor, saying, “You two, it’s fortunate you’ve arrived!”

Li Wujie brandished his sword, looking fierce. “You better have a good reason; otherwise, I’ll be the one coming at you!”

The Yin Emperor’s scalp tingled, and he hurriedly said, “An outsider infiltrated Kunlun Realm, and I caught him red-handed. He’s stronger than me, so I couldn’t take him down; I wanted to request your help. Oh, and by the way, he insulted the master of the Celestial Court, claiming that the master had to look up to him!”

As soon as these words were spoken…

The temperature in the air plummeted.

Li Wujie and Hong Qianye’s faces turned murderous, their hostile gazes fixed firmly on Xiang Jiba.

Daring to disrespect the Master? That crossed their bottom line!

“You… you’re talking nonsense!”

Xiang Jiba was both shocked and angry.

At that moment, under the simultaneous glare of the two, he felt a chill creep down his spine.

“You’re asking for death!”

Li Wujie roared, lifting his black sword in a furious swing, his form moving like lightning, the momentum terrifying as he slashed down.

“KILL!”

At the same time, Hong Qianye, enveloped in endless Saint Fire, dove down like a blazing phoenix.

“This is a misunderstanding! I’m not a spy! I’m here to visit the master of the Celestial Court!”

Cold sweat beaded on Xiang Jiba’s forehead as he shouted in protest while desperately trying to resist.

Although these two were indeed at the True Saint level, the pressure they exerted on him felt just like that of a Celestial Saint.

Boom!!!

A massive explosion erupted in the sky.

Xiang Jiba was sent flying, crashing violently into a Holy Mountain and landing in a crater, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

“His life is mine!” Li Wujie declared, holding his black sword, his eyes blood-red, surrounded by endless murderous aura.

Hong Qianye was adorned with swirling fire dragons and fiery phoenixes, emitting an unprecedented force, her beautiful Danfeng Eyes fixed on the figure in the crater, her killing intent palpable as she coldly remarked, “Don’t you dare steal my kill!”

At this moment…

Xiang Jiba sensed a life-threatening danger, feeling extremely bitter inside.

What kind of situation is this?!

Before even getting to see my friend Ye, I’m going to die in such a muddled way?

Just as Hong Qianye and Li Wujie prepared to launch another onslaught…

Suddenly, Xiang Jiba’s body shook, his head drooping weakly as his eyes gradually turned pitch black.

An inaudible voice began slowly resonating within him, cold and indifferent, laced with a hint of anger, “Two mere ants dare to disrupt my plans… seeking death…”