Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 733

At that moment, Xiang Jiba shook like a scared quail, trembling under the murderous gazes of the crowd.

Helpless, terrified, small, pitiful…

It was all too evident at this moment!

“It’s your fault for getting Master in trouble! Just wait until I chop you into meat paste!” Li Wujie glared angrily, raising his long sword, ready to slash at Xiang Jiba.

“Stop!”

A stern shout echoed.

Instantly, Li Wujie’s actions froze, the blade almost touching Xiang Jiba’s forehead by just a millimeter.

Xiang Jiba’s scalp tingled as he stared at the sharp blade, his eyes nearly bugging out, struggling to swallow.

Honestly, he almost thought he was about to kick the bucket right there…

Everyone turned to see who shouted, their expressions utterly baffled.

Li Wujie stood there in disbelief, “Master, why won’t you let me kill him?”

Ye Junlin pushed through the crowd, stepping forward to say, “Why kill him? Xiang Daoyou hasn’t done anything wrong; he’s innocent.”

As soon as he said that…

Everyone looked even more confused.

He made you this way, and that’s no mistake?

Before anyone could ponder, Ye Junlin continued, “Actually, it was all orchestrated by a Nine Nether powerhouse; Xiang Daoyou was manipulated by him using some special method, which led to our fight. So really, this whole mess isn’t his fault; he is also a victim!”

Upon hearing this,

Shock flooded everyone’s faces, and understanding glimmered in their eyes.

“Oh, so that’s how it is…”

Learning the truth, Li Wujie and Hong Qianye murmured.

That made sense; they had fought against Xiang Jiba and knew his strength was nothing compared to Master’s.

Turns out there was someone else behind all this!

“Nine Nether, it’s always Nine Nether!”

Liu Huangshu gritted his teeth in hatred.

Even now, the Kunlun Realm was overshadowed by the immense threat of Nine Nether, making it impossible for him not to feel seething rage.

After all, Liu Huangshu’s only hope rested on Ye Junlin, and yet even he had fallen victim to their vicious schemes, causing a significant drop in his cultivation level—this only intensified his fury against Nine Nether.

Xiang Jiba wasn’t a fool either. Putting together what Ye Junlin said and everyone’s reactions, he figured out what was going on with him.

“Ye Daoyou, this is all my fault! I brought this disaster upon us!”

Xiang Jiba felt deep remorse and guilt.

Ye Junlin helped him up from the ground, patting his shoulder to comfort him, “It’s not your fault. Even without you, others would still fall victim to him. His target is me, and until he achieves his goal, he won’t give up!”

“Sigh…” Xiang Jiba sighed, feeling a wave of guilt wash over him.

Who would have guessed that their long-awaited reunion would lead to such chaos?

Those guys from Nine Nether were truly relentless!

“With things as they are, there’s no need for more words.”

“Someone, take Xiang Daoyou to recover from his injuries. He’ll need to recuperate here for a while.”

Ye Junlin commanded.

“Thank you!”

Xiang Jiba felt a mix of emotions.

Then, he was helped away.

“Since there’s nothing else, you all can disperse now.”

“Understood…”

The high-ranking members left, their hearts heavy.

Everyone felt uneasy about the significant setback in the cultivation level of the Celestial Court’s leader.

After all, the Celestial Court’s current glory had a direct link to this man; if he fell, the court’s power would diminish drastically.

Not to mention, external enemies could take advantage, and internal strife could spark as well.

Everything was possible!

Liu Huangshu didn’t leave; instead, he gestured to speak with Ye Junlin privately.

Ye Junlin waved his hand, “If there’s something to say, just say it here. They’re all my disciples, my people.”

Besides, Hong Qianye and Li Wujie were also present.

Liu Huangshu took a glance around, knowing full well, he said solemnly, “Ye Xiaoyou, I will issue a gag order on the news regarding your setback. Don’t be discouraged; with your talent, it’s only a matter of time before you can attain Saint King again.”

“I believe that as long as we stand united, we can certainly get through this tough time!”

His tone was strong, resonating confidently.

“Exactly!” Hong Qianye and Li Wujie nodded in agreement, their expressions serious.

Ye Junlin wore a peculiar expression, a strong urge to laugh bubbling up inside, but he held it back with great effort.

He felt things were becoming more entertaining and wondered if this counted as wicked amusement…

“Old Liu, I appreciate your kindness,” Ye Junlin said, adjusting his demeanor to a serious one.

“Alright, I’ll take my leave now.”

Liu Huangshu cupped his hands and turned to leave.

Watching his retreating figure, Hong Qianye remarked seriously, “Liu senior is still trustworthy.”

After all, he had fought his way up through the Demonic Path, reaching the apex, understanding human nature remarkably well; he knew how unpredictable people could be.

When a top powerhouse controlling powers suddenly saw their strength plummet, it would be challenging to maintain their position, regardless of how glorious their past achievements were.

At such times, there were usually some with ulterior motives looking to seize power or create internal rifts.

Previously, Liu Huangshu was the top man in the Immortal Court; now he was second-in-command in the Celestial Court. Based on Hong Qianye’s past judgments, this role is the most prone to causing trouble. But through recent interactions, he realized Liu Huangshu had no reason to do so.

Because he thought big; he didn’t care for such power plays, wholeheartedly aiming to revive the Kunlun Realm!

Everything else was just fluff!

Thus, Hong Qianye concluded that Liu Huangshu posed no threat.

Suddenly,

Li Wujie said solemnly, “Master, wherever you go, I’ll follow. I will protect you at all times!”

Hong Qianye immediately echoed, determination in her eyes, “In this Celestial Court, if anyone dares to harm you, we will deal with them immediately!”

Seeing their seriousness, Ye Junlin felt a touch of warmth inside.

Indeed, turning out to be worth taking on as disciples.

Even knowing his cultivation had dropped drastically, they still remained faithfully protective, without a hint of betrayal!

“I appreciate your goodwill, my disciples…”

Meanwhile…

Far away in the Nine Nether Realm.

In some mysterious space, a bizarre figure sat upon a towering throne of bones, oscillating between the ethereal and the tangible, emanating an ominous aura.

The Yin Emperor recalled what had happened today, a subtle smile creeping onto his lips.

That’s right, the mastermind behind manipulating Xiang Jiba…

It was him!

The Yin Emperor intended to either bring Ye Junlin into his fold or eliminate him to prevent future troubles.

When Ye Junlin refused to comply, in the eyes of the Yin Emperor, he was already as good as dead.

However, after the conflict began, he realized the opponent’s strength far surpassed his expectations. Although it was him who made the move, the strength channeling through the stand-in was too insignificant to dispose of Ye Junlin.

Consequently, the Yin Emperor was left with no choice but to take the lesser route and weaken Ye Junlin’s cultivation.

He believed that a mere Immortal King would no longer pose a threat to Nine Nether.

After that, the unprotected Kunlun Realm would inevitably fall victim in this game.

His greatest rival’s ambition to seize this opportunity would likely end in failure.

“A pawn thinks it can turn the tides, how laughable!”

“Now, it’s too late for regrets!”

At this moment, the Yin Emperor could already envision Ye Junlin’s face filled with terror and regret over his fallen status.

This was the cost of defying him!