Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 744

Heavenly Emperor City.

Dead silence.

Li Qingshan and the others looked on in shock, witnessing the formerly arrogant Extraterrestrial Saint being held by Hong Qianye by the throat like a helpless chick, the magnitude of their astonishment clear.

“Help me, please help me…” Tang Feng’s face turned the color of liver, pleading towards the tavern.

He never imagined that the strength of this woman before him could be so terrifying!

Now, with his life in her hands, the only thing he could do was seek help from those Extraterrestrial cultivators inside the tavern.

Inside the tavern, the expressions of the crowd were extraordinary.

They were not just any random people; they were all significant Saints, with a majority being Celestial Saints and a few Ancient Saints.

Upon seeing Tang Feng defeated in an instant by Hong Qianye, many felt a chill in their hearts, their eyes filled with apprehension.

For a moment, no one dared to speak.

Hong Qianye sneered, “Just a bunch of lowly scoundrels daring to act fierce before my Celestial Court?”

“Especially those who insult my Venerable Master, deserve to die!”

Her voice was icy and chilling, filled with murderous intent.

“You… you are Ye Tian Emperor’s disciple…” Tang Feng regretted deeply; he shouldn’t have been the one to stick his neck out. Now, the disciple was here to settle the score!

“Die!”

Hong Qianye abruptly flung him away like a cannonball towards the tavern. As she clenched her right hand, Tang Feng’s body was engulfed in furious flames, and with a bang, he turned to ashes in the air.

The movement was seamless, leaving the crowd dumbfounded!

“I’ve heard of him! He’s Ye Tian Emperor’s top disciple, known as the Scarlet Emperor!”

A young man exclaimed excitedly.

Li Qingshan’s eyes brimmed with tears as he shouted, “We pay our respects to the Scarlet Emperor!”

“We pay our respects to the Scarlet Emperor!!!”

Every cultivator in Heavenly Emperor City echoed with awe.

The dark history of Hong Qianye was wiped clean; now, in the Kunlun Realm, she was no longer called the Red Devil, but the Scarlet Emperor!

The Extraterrestrial powerhouses in the tavern, however, wore dark expressions, some even showing rage.

The fact that Tang Feng was killed wasn’t the main point; it was how he was killed, clearly a show of strength meant to intimidate them!

You have to understand, these were all prominent figures who considered themselves nobler than the Kunlun cultivators, yet here they were, facing such a situation—how could they swallow that?

“Hmph, so it’s Ye Tian Emperor’s disciple! Is this a provocation against us?” a tall man grumbled unhappily.

“An open execution, clearly a demonstration against us!”

“What gall!”

A chorus of angry shouts erupted, the murderous intent in the air boiling.

Hong Qianye stood tall, her aura transcending the mundane as she coldly declared, “Who among you dares to challenge? Step forth! I shall accompany you to the end!”

As her words fell, the whole city felt like it had exploded.

Inside the tavern, the serrated tension surged to a peak!

They all knew that Hong Qianye was incredibly strong, and though they had some reservations, the fact that she openly provoked them pushed their patience to its limit!

This was a matter of face!

If word got out about this, how could they show their faces when they returned?

“I’ll come and have a go at you!”

One middle-aged man adorned in splendid attire, his golden eyes piercing, stepped forward.

He emanated a powerful aura, surprisingly at the peak level of Celestial Saint!

“I know him; he is the Vice Master of the Hall of Heavenly Martial Arts. With him taking action, that guy is doomed!”

“What a shame, he’s actually quite good-looking!”

“Hey, can you guys stop being so shallow?”

“Cough, from what I understand, that guy is also male…”

“Ah?!”

Then, the middle-aged man’s body radiated white Saint Tattoos, covering every inch of his skin, his fist movement filled with esoteric martial intent.

The Santo energy surged wildly between heaven and earth, thunder and lightning clashing violently.

“This punch is the culmination of my life’s efforts. Can you… withstand it?!”

With that, he struck fiercely, his fist surging like an enraged dragon.

“Child’s play!” Hong Qianye scoffed, channeling the full power of her Holy Body, boundless flames swirling around her, her entire being seeming like a blazing sun.

In an instant.

The punch from the middle-aged man was swiftly neutralized, then a tide of fiery red force rebounded.

“Ah…”

The raging fire engulfed him, uncontrollable even as he tried to suppress it, the middle-aged man howled pitifully, ultimately turning into ash amid the flames, his Divine Soul extinguished.

“What?!”

The crowd was shocked.

That Vice Master of the Hall of Heavenly Martial Arts was a top-tier Celestial Saint, yet he was killed in a blink of an eye?

Is this Ye Tian Emperor’s disciple really this strong?

Hong Qianye flicked her sleeve, her gaze chilling and commanding, “Who else?!”

Her three short words struck like hammers into the hearts of the cultivators.

“The Scarlet Emperor’s might! We are in awe!” Li Qingshan and the others trembled in their voices, full of excitement.

It was as if all the humiliation they had suffered earlier poured out at this moment!

The Extraterrestrial cultivators were almost left in shock.

With a single strike to annihilate a top-tier Celestial Saint, this was beyond the norm!

Could it be that only an Ancient Saint level powerhouse could suppress him?

“A mere native dares to shout, wait until I suppress you and strip you of your cultivation like a good little pet for me!”

From the heights of the tavern, a hoarse and grating voice emerged.

It was a peculiar old man in a black robe, wearing a long pointed beak, glinting like metal, dressed like a crow, exuding a chilling aura.

“This is the infamous Black Crow Saint Lord! He’s a fierce character!” someone exclaimed in shock.

Upon hearing the name of the Black Crow Saint Lord, many Extraterrestrial Saints showed signs of wariness and disgust.

The Black Crow Saint Lord was a notorious figure of the Demonic Path, with cultivation at the Ancient Saint level, known for his ruthless methods. Rumor has it that he has a particular fondness for handsome boys, and once caught, their fate is grim.

So, upon learning that Hong Qianye was a male, it sparked the Black Crow Saint Lord’s intense interest.

He couldn’t wait to take action, intending to suppress Hong Qianye and take him back as his pet!

“Caw caw caw~”

The harsh crow’s call split the skies.

The Black Crow Saint Lord appeared outside the tavern, raising his hand to grasp.

Suddenly, countless red-eyed black crows converged, morphing into a massive black hand slapping towards Hong Qianye.

Within it was the noble essence of a monarch!

The difference between Ancient Saints and Celestial Saints lay in having or lacking this essence, leading to a significant disparity in power!

Boom!!!

Hong Qianye felt a considerable pressure, the blazing power radiating from him showing signs of suppression in an instant.

“Stop struggling; you can’t defeat me!” The Black Crow Saint Lord’s eyes glinted with excitement as he grinned sinisterly.

Very quickly, sweat began to bead on Hong Qianye’s forehead. Had it not been for his Holy Body, he would have been suppressed by now.

“Since that’s the case…”

In the next moment, Hong Qianye decided to no longer hold back, unleashing one of the top five fire techniques from the Three Thousand Flame Sutra.

Buzz buzz buzz~

With the overwhelming wave of fiery energy spreading out, the temperature in the air peaked instantly.

Hong Qianye formed a hand seal and suddenly pointed ahead.

Whoosh, a column of pure white Saint Flame surged forth, imbued with unparalleled terrifying power, leaving the onlookers in utter shock.

This was the Southern Bright Flame!