Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity

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“Instantly.”

A terrifying killing intent locked onto the Qingpeng Demon King, making its scalp nearly explode with fear, as an unprecedented terror welled up within.

“This, this is…”

The Qingpeng Demon King’s mind went blank as it looked in horror at the giant finger that continued to grow, the surrounding space frozen, making it difficult to move.

Boom!!

The earth trembled, and dust filled the sky.

In the sunken pit lay a giant bird, bloodied and lifeless.

“Our king is dead, everyone, run!”

Seeing their leader fall, all the Qingpeng were scared and hurriedly tried to escape this place of trouble.

“Kill! Leave no one alive!”

Xu Yonian snapped back to reality from his shock, shouting excitedly.

“Yes!”

The disciples and elders were energized and began to counterattack fully.

Not long after.

The beastmen that intruded into the Xuantian Sect were all exterminated.

And as the one who saved the sect, Ye Junlin, he naturally became the center of attention.

Just the methods he had shown made countless people look at him with admiration.

“Ye nephew, this time, we really owe it to you,” Sect Master Xu Yonian said with emotion, cupping his hands.

“Previously, we thought your cultivation was ruined and you would never recover, but little did we know you had already broken through to the Transformation Stage in secret…”

The Cangjian Peak Master, a scruffy middle-aged man, bitterly smiled with a complicated expression.

“You thick-headed, what do you know? It’s just that Ye nephew is more low-key, so he didn’t make it public and silently protected the sect.”

The Tianxiang Peak Master covered her mouth and giggled lightly, her voluptuous figure radiating a mature charm, gazing at the silver-haired young man’s handsome face with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

Ye nephew still had his flair…

“So it turns out we were short-sighted.”

Other peak masters nodded.

“Wow, you all sure have vivid imaginations.”

Ye Junlin muttered inwardly.

But since everyone thought so, it spared him the trouble of explaining.

“Reporting to the Sect Master! Bad news!”

At that moment, the shout of an elder rushed in.

Xu Yonian’s face changed slightly, “What is it? Speak!”

“Just now, the Wind Thunder Sect suddenly launched an attack, massively encroaching on our sect’s Spirit Mine and Spirit Vein. The disciples stationed there fought to the death, but nearly everyone was wiped out!”

Boom!

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone was filled with rage.

Ye Junlin furrowed his brow, recalling from his memory that the Wind Thunder Sect was one of the six major sects in the Arid Province, the closest sect to Xuantian Sect.

There had been some previous conflicts, but they were all under control.

However, with this large-scale attack by the Wind Thunder Sect happening precisely at this moment, it was clear they were trying to take advantage of the chaos caused by the beastmen.

Their intentions were malicious!

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A sweet loli prompt sounded.

“Hmm?”

Ye Junlin felt curious.

It seemed that for both emotional and logical reasons, he had to pay a visit.

“Damn it!”

“The Wind Thunder Sect is too much! Everyone follow me to reclaim our resources!”

Xu Yonian roared.

Then he looked at Ye Junlin, tentatively saying, “What does Ye nephew think…”

In the cultivation world, the strong hold power.

Currently, within the entire Xuantian Sect, Ye Junlin had the highest cultivation level, even as a sect master, he had to consider the opinions of others when necessary.

“Yeah, you guys do your thing, I’ll just charge into the Wind Thunder Sect.”

Ye Junlin waved his hand dismissively.

He was currently strong against the strong, and with top-notch martial arts to assist him, he had the strength to say such things.

Besides, the Wind Thunder Sect had just happened to collide with him at this time, making it perfect to take action.

“Alright, Ye nephew is really badass!”

Xu Yonian was taken aback at first, then excitedly gave a thumbs-up.

Everyone felt extremely thrilled; how many years had it been since the Xuantian Sect had been this strong?

This time, they had to make a name for themselves!

Soon after, a fleet of warships gathered and launched an attack towards their destination.

The scale was grand, and everyone was in high spirits.

Even the passing dogs would get a slap.

At this moment, at the occupied resource points,

The remaining cultivators of the Xuantian Sect were blood-soaked and ragged, imprisoned like beggars in cages.

They were dirty and ragged, their eyes bloodshot, revealing resentment.

Occasionally, cultivators dressed in blue passed by, sometimes casting disdainful and mocking glances.

“Senior brother, I didn’t expect this Spirit Vein to now belong to our Wind Thunder Sect!”

Among them, a young man with a sharp face laughed.

“Hmph, not just this Spirit Vein, all of Xuantian Sect’s resource points will belong to our sect from now on!”

A tall man showed an arrogant expression.

“Pah! You dreamer, just wait, the Xuantian Sect will quickly organize a team to reclaim this place!”

The injured disciple in the cage said angrily.

“Hahaha…”

The tall man threw his head back and laughed, his laughter filled with deep mockery.

“Hey, what are you laughing at?!”

“I’m laughing at your ignorance, fool!”

Faced with the Xuantian Sect cultivator’s questioning, the tall man stepped forward, revealing a sinister smile:

“Still don’t know? Your sect is in deep trouble!”

“Just now, the Qingpeng Demon King led its kin to attack Xuantian Sect, and it has already broken through to the Transformation Stage!”

“Do you think that against a Transformation Stage powerhouse, the Xuantian Sect, which ranks at the bottom among the six major sects, has any chance of winning?”

“What?!”

The Xuantian Sect cultivators were shocked, revealing expressions of grief.

No wonder the Wind Thunder Sect took this opportunity to invade their territory!

“Hmph, if that’s the case, once that beast wipes out my Xuantian Sect, with its appetite, will it spare you Wind Thunder Sect? Don’t forget, Wind Thunder Sect is the closest to us!”

One disciple said resentfully, “Dream on if you think you can save yourselves!”

Strangely, the tall man wasn’t angry at this, instead he smiled cheerfully and said:

“Thanks to the favor of heaven, our Wind Thunder Sect’s young master entered the Yuhua Sect in Qingzhou years ago, and due to his exceptional talent, he garnered great attention from the Yuhua Sect.”

“Today, an elder from the Yuhua Sect especially visited our Wind Thunder Sect; with his strength, killing the Qingpeng Demon King would be a piece of cake.”

Qingzhou! Yuhua Sect!

The heart of the Xuantian Sect cultivators raced.

The Eastern Domain had a total of fourteen states, each vast, with various countries and clans.

If Arid Province was a backwater, then Qingzhou was the supreme treasure land of the Eastern Domain!

And the Yuhua Sect was a well-known cultivation sect in Qingzhou; a Transformation Stage cultivator could only be a disciple there!

If that’s true, then Wind Thunder Sect really has backing!

The Qingpeng Demon King truly isn’t much!

“It’s over, it’s all over.”

This information shattered the faith of the Xuantian Sect cultivators, who all looked disheartened, mumbling in despair.

“Heh, a few stray dogs dare to talk back? You will now be responsible for mining the Spirit Veins for us Wind Thunder Sect and be our cattle and horses for a lifetime!”

The tall man said with a cold smile.

“Senior, senior brother, quick, look over there!”

One disciple pointed in terror and shouted.

Boom…

In the distance, several large warships were pressing over, the sounds of battle cries growing from far to near, filled with fighting spirit.

“All disciples of Xuantian Sect, listen up! Kill all intruders!”

With powerful figures leaping up, a terrifying pressure enveloped all around.

“How is this possible!? A Golden Core Stage powerhouse is personally leading the charge!”

“Wasn’t the Xuantian Sect already…”

In an instant.

Wails, screams, and cries echoed in the occupied resource points.

Wind Thunder Sect.

In the ancient and elegant Great Hall.

Sect Master Chen Yunhai and the core senior members were meeting this important visitor from afar.

“Mu Lao, I heard that my son Chen Xiao performed extremely well in the Yuhua Sect and has been taken as a True Inheritance Disciple by a certain Venerable. Is this true?”

Chen Yunhai asked carefully.

Mu Lao stroked his goat beard, smiling kindly: “Sect Master Chen, this is indeed true. Your son has been recognized by Grand Sun Venerable and taught supreme techniques. He will likely return to Wind Thunder Sect to visit you soon.”

Suddenly.

The entire hall was in an uproar.

Chen Yunhai’s face turned red with excitement.

That is a Venerable, only those who reach the Great Ascension can bear such a title!

His son Chen Xiao, actually became a disciple of a Great Ascension powerhouse!

“Sect Master, congratulations!” The senior members flattered.

Chen Yunhai stroked his goat beard, speaking with pride:

“My son Chen Xiao has the potential for immortality!!!”

Looking at everyone’s excited expressions, Mu Lao’s smile seemed to carry a hint of disdain.

If it weren’t for Chen Xiao holding a high position in the sect, and for Grand Sun Venerable’s face, he wouldn’t even bother coming to this desolate place!

“Ahem, this is a high-grade Transformation Infant Pill, entrusted to me by your son to deliver to Sect Master Chen.”

“Transformation Infant Pill!”

Sect Master Chen Yunhai excitedly opened the box, revealing a round, spirit-rich pill that shone brilliantly before his eyes.

“Congratulations, Sect Master! With this pill, you will surely break through to become a Transformation Stage cultivator!”

The elders of the sect stood up to congratulate him.

“Hahaha, my son is truly considerate!” Chen Yunhai’s face glowed with joy.

Seeing this, Mu Lao’s inner disdain deepened.

A mere Transformation Stage, and he’s this happy.

No wonder he’s a country bumpkin!

As his thoughts turned, he smiled and cupped his hands: “Old man will preemptively congratulate Sect Master Chen on your breakthrough; if there’s nothing else, I will take my leave.”

“Wait!”

Chen Yunhai thick-skinnedly said, “As for that beast…”

“I will take care of it easily.”

Mu Lao said nonchalantly.

It was he who pointed out the Qingpeng Demon King’s realm,