Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 748

The tavern was eerily quiet, everyone standing frozen in place.

These four characters, too strange and distant, faintly reminded them of the legendary figures from ancient Kunlun, including a woman known as Empress Fuyao.

Could it really be the same person?

“I’ve heard the elders speak of it. Back in the day, Empress Fuyao drank the blood of the Nine Nether behemoth and battled through the starry sky, ultimately transcending and perishing. How could she possibly appear again now? Was her death back then faked?” exclaimed a refined, middle-aged scholar in shock.

The crowd wore expressions of disbelief.

Right? Didn’t they say she had died in battle long ago?

Could this all be a trick?

After all, the saints from that era were few and far between, each one a legendary figure, leaving a thick mark in the annals of history. Empress Fuyao was clearly one of them.

So when many learned she was still alive, their hearts were filled with profound astonishment!

“Look at Yelü Hua’s reaction. It seems like we’re not far from the truth; this woman really is Empress Fuyao!”

“Incredible! If the Nine Nether side found out, how would they feel about this?”

“She is the Empress of the Kunlun Realm and the Empress of the Human Race!”

“Hmph, times have changed. Even if she is Empress Fuyao, so what? Her era has passed! This is a new age!”

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Although the revelation of Empress Fuyao’s identity was shocking and a bit frightening, with many proud figures from the Supreme Ranking present, the outer realm cultivators felt a bit less panicked.

“Empress Fuyao? I’ve heard stories about her since childhood. It’s said she was the strongest female cultivator of her time, and based on historical records, she perished in the starry sky. Now it seems she has undoubtedly found a way to live again… Truly worthy of being a top-tier powerhouse who achieved sainthood in that era.”

Rosa, observing from the shadows, gazed at the tall and dignified figure of Empress Fuyao, her eyes flickering with surprise.

Upon hearing the information revealed by the other party, Yelü Hua did not doubt the authenticity of Empress Fuyao’s identity.

Because this insider knowledge was known only to a few in the Puppet Realm.

In other words, that meant the other party had done them a great favor!

Yet, Yelü Hua didn’t care about that. He knew he had to regain his honor, no matter who the opponent was!

“Utter nonsense! You’re just fabricating stories! How could the Puppet-Control Art of my Puppet Realm have anything to do with you?”

Yelü Hua was a bit anxious but maintained his composure, shouting fiercely.

In the current situation, how could he, as the heir of the Puppet Realm, admit to such a truth?

That would be repaying kindness with enmity!

So, to avoid giving others ammunition, he had to deny it immediately!

Empress Fuyao’s eyes flashed with a cold light, “It doesn’t matter if you, junior, refuse to acknowledge it. If you insist on causing trouble for the Celestial Court, you’ll bear the consequences!”

Her warning carried an overwhelming killing intent.

Yelü Hua laughed heartily, “Do you really think this is still your era? Since you’re seeking death, I shall grant it to you!”

As he spoke, he manipulated all the puppets to charge at Empress Fuyao.

A full forty Saint Kings joining forces was a force capable of destroying anything in their path.

The sheer pressure from them was enough to plunge anyone into despair!

“Heavenly Dao, lend me your strength!”

Empress Fuyao roared.

Seeing this situation, she directly sought power from the Heavenly Dao, just as she had when facing the fiery civilization’s fleet.

One could say that Empress Fuyao was the only one qualified to receive willing aid from the Heavenly Dao of the Kunlun Realm.

So, when she made the request, the Heavenly Dao didn’t hesitate to comply, almost gathering all its power to support Empress Fuyao.

In that moment.

Empress Fuyao’s aura surged explosively, her cultivation level skyrocketing from Semi-Saint King straight to Saint King Realm.

This marked a vast chasm in power, meaning her strength had increased at least a hundredfold!

Of course, this was time-limited; it was not her own power. Once the assistance of the Heavenly Dao elapsed, she would revert to her previous level.

Even so, reaching the Saint King Realm endowed Empress Fuyao with new confidence to handle the current situation.

“Three Flowers Gather at the Top!”

In an instant, Empress Fuyao’s aura soared again, and then she executed the Celestial Patrol Step, her fist wrapped in imperial holy intent, smashing forth. The surging blood energy was overwhelming, shaking everyone’s hearts.

Boom, boom, boom!

In less than a moment, over a dozen Saint Kings were individually smashed to oblivion by Empress Fuyao’s fists. The torrential holy blood poured down like rain, creating a truly shocking scene.

“How is this possible?!”

Yelü Hua’s eyes widened, his scalp tingling.

Though the over a dozen Saint Kings he lost were rather ordinary, they shouldn’t have been so fragile, right? They were Saint Kings! How could they have been killed with a single punch each?

What a joke!

Empress Fuyao’s slaughter continued, her momentum growing fiercer. During the fray, she unleashed the renowned Heaven Blocking Hand, directly crushing a few Saint Kings, then unleashed the Destruction Finger, piercing through one figure after another.

Originally a group of forty Saint King level puppets, over half had already been wiped out!

“Damn it…” Yelü Hua’s heart felt like it was bleeding.

One must know that training a Saint King-level puppet was exceedingly difficult; each one was his prized possession. Now, losing over half of them left him nearly breathless from the pain.

What was worse was the number of losses was still increasing!

At this rate, he might become a mere figurehead. Even if he were to survive and return, his combat strength would be significantly diminished, losing his position in the realm.

“What are you all waiting for? That woman is our greatest obstacle in conquering the Kunlun Realm! If we don’t deal with her, you’ll also be in big trouble!”

Yelü Hua gritted his teeth, shouting down at the tavern.

A group of outer realm cultivators who initially wanted to watch a show were now terrified when they saw Empress Fuyao’s incredible power, effortlessly killing Saint Kings as though it were a piece of cake.

No wonder she was the Empress who once shook the starry skies in ancient times; her strength was something they couldn’t even fathom.

On the uppermost level, a group of heirs looked gloomy.

Empress Fuyao’s power was indeed far beyond expectations—a truly terrifying opponent.

Although Yelü Hua ranked eighth on the Supreme Ranking, being pushed to this point was enough to demonstrate how terribly formidable the opponent was!

“It seems the Kunlun Realm indeed possesses extraordinary depth; with Empress Fuyao intervening in this battle, the variables have greatly increased,” Liu Bai said coldly, his silver-white hair falling over one side of his face as he held his sword.

His words carried weight; he was ranked sixth on the Supreme Ranking. In fact, he had once fought the fifth-ranked Auste and only lost because he couldn’t break through his defenses.

“Hmph, then let’s teach this ungrateful woman a lesson!” Auste stood up, filled with battle intent.

He was extremely combative and eagerly anticipated a good fight!

“Xu Baitian, what do you think?” Another heir inquired.

Instantly, all eyes focused on the handsome young man with a third eye on his forehead.

Because they all knew who was in charge of this little group.

Xu Baitian’s gaze shifted unpredictably before he finally stood, his icy voice carrying an oppressive aura,

“If Yelü Hua encounters an accident, it benefits none of us. So let’s suppress this woman early!”

There was no other choice.

The situation had spiraled out of control.

If they let the Celestial Court benefit from this, it would not be advantageous for their future cooperation.

They had to take action before those three guys showed up, controlling the situation’s development!

At this moment.

Empress Fuyao was on a killing spree, having already wiped out thirty-five Saint Kings!

But the remaining five clearly held more prowess, being the elite of the second-tier, including the previously paired sword-wielding duo.

However, facing the onslaught, Empress Fuyao grew fiercer with every battle, showing no signs of falling behind!

Though her bolstered cultivation reached the first level of Saint King, her rare imperial holy intent was a solid trump card, allowing her to kill opponents above her level without breaking a sweat.

Very quickly, she eliminated two more opponents, radiating an invincible aura of “God blocks, I kill God; Buddha blocks, I kill Buddha.”

This scene excited countless cultivators.

“Empress’s might is unparalleled! No one can match her!” cheered Senior Gou, pumped up.

“She’s too strong!” Liu Huangshu and others were left in awe.

To achieve sainthood in ancient times was truly impressive!!

“Someone help me, quick!!” Yelü Hua’s scalp tingled, his heart a tumult of rage and anxiety.

Boom, boom, boom~

Suddenly, several powerful figures broke through the tavern and surrounded Empress Fuyao in the sky, sealing off her escape, forming a tight encirclement.

Just as Empress Fuyao killed the last three Saint King-level puppets, her heart sank upon seeing the situation.

Because she could sense a terrifying aura among them……