Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity

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Ye Junlin’s mouth twitching, he felt a crazy urge to complain—he had never been this speechless in his life!

The crowd that rushed over suppressed their laughter.

Only Xu Yonian looked uneasy and stammered, “Ye Shidi, the thing is, I noticed you’ve been hanging around the Celestial Court for a while, and since this place is just sitting empty, I thought about developing it as a famous tourist spot for our Xuantian Sect.”

“Don’t underestimate these things; the visitor fees are quite substantial, making it a major economic pillar for our Xuantian Sect!”

“For example, the Night Pot used by the Celestial Emperor was once offered a sky-high price by a wealthy lady who wanted to buy it for her collection.”

“Of course, if you want all the proceeds from the tours, I’ll hand them over to you on the spot!”

Realizing his scheme had been exposed, Xu Yonian quickly tried to save face.

Ye Junlin rubbed his temples, “You think I’m short on cash?”

“Uh, fair point,” Xu Yonian awkwardly smiled.

Standing in front of him was the master of the Celestial Court, with access to all its resources. In other words, the entire Kunlun Realm belonged to him; who needed petty money?

“I have to admit, you’re quite the genius!” Ye Junlin said.

He had reason to believe that if it weren’t for his limited understanding, Xu Yonian could have easily fabricated a whole “set once used by the Celestial Emperor.”

Just thinking about it was explosive!

“Whoa, you’re over-praising me,” Xu Yonian chuckled nervously.

“No, do you actually think I’m complimenting you?”

“Ah, Ye Shidi, don’t be mad! I’ll clear them out right away.”

Seeing Ye Junlin’s discontent, Xu Yonian hurried to assure him.

After saying that, he felt a pang of sorrow, as though his heart was being cut out.

After all, this was the fastest money-making venture for the sect.

Every time it opened to the public, they had to draw lots just to get in. Countless renowned experts threw money around, rushing just to see the residence of the current Celestial Court Master!

“Alright, that’s not necessary, but I warn you: keep things as they are, and don’t add any weird stuff!” Ye Junlin said seriously.

Clearly, this had become a popular project for the Xuantian Sect. If it were suddenly canceled, it would definitely raise suspicions from the outside.

Better to keep it as is.

After all, after a thousand years of slumber, any slip-ups could be disastrous.

“This, this is great!” Xu Yonian beamed, obviously the best outcome he could have hoped for.

After a round of reminiscing, Ye Junlin indicated he would be entering the forbidden area for closed-door training, during which no one was allowed to disturb him.

Xu Yonian and the others understood the gravity of the situation and quickly agreed.

Swish!

Entering the forbidden area alone, Ye Junlin set up multiple formations to isolate himself from the outside world, just to be safe.

His gaze shifted to a sundial, abandoned in a corner, covered in thick dust and spider webs.

With a wave of his hand, the sundial was instantly restored to its pristine state.

“System, I choose the first option!”

In an instant,

the sundial shimmered with an unusual glow, exuding an ancient and profound aura.

Buzz, buzz, buzz~

Mysterious waves emanated from the sundial, first spreading to the Xuantian Sect, then the Eastern Domain, and finally encompassing the entire Kunlun Realm!

At this moment, the flow of time within the Kunlun Realm experienced a massive shift, starkly different from the outside.

“Whoa, I’m so sleepy~”

Ye Junlin immediately felt a wave of extreme drowsiness crash over him, an overwhelming urge to just fall asleep.

He waved his sleeve, and a black-gold coffin appeared, quickly lifting the lid and lying down inside, closing it with ease.

After all, this nap could last ten thousand years; it was merely a matter of closing his eyes.

For a Saint King with boundless lifespan, this small amount of time was nothing!

Once the coffin lid closed, there was no more movement.

As time sped by, folks at the Celestial Court began to notice something odd; why hadn’t they seen the Celestial Court Master?

Fortunately, Empress Fuyao had prepared for this, proclaiming that the Celestial Court Master was in closed-door training, comprehending the supreme path, thus unfit to appear.

Hearing this, everyone tactfully stopped asking questions.

As for the apprentices, they’d received messages from Ye Junlin earlier, so they accepted their master’s sudden disappearance.

“Master is comprehending the supreme path, and as his disciples, we need to work hard to cultivate, striving to surprise him when he emerges!” Li Wujie vowed earnestly.

“Hmph, did you need to say that?”

Hong Qianye turned her face away, her phoenix-like eyes gazing into the distance, filled with unshakeable melancholy.

She had a premonition that it might be a long time before she could see her master again.

With the inside scoop, Empress Fuyao ordered the absolute prohibition of all cultivators leaving the Kunlun Realm and any outsiders visiting.

She aimed to keep everything under wraps as much as possible!

Time sped on within the Kunlun Realm.

A thousand years, two thousand years, three thousand years, four thousand years, five thousand years…

The holy paths flourished across the domains, cultivation resources spouted forth like geysers, and the rules of the holy paths in the world became increasingly refined, approaching their limits!

One must understand, the Star Core sustaining the operation of the Kunlun Realm was the most elite, eternal level—once its potential was fully unleashed, the speed of the world’s development would be astonishing, enough to outpace ninety-nine percent of the holy path worlds outside!

Just like a simple example, the potential for development is different between countries; some are destined to be superpowers while others are bound to be minor players, unable to stir up much of a storm—the foundation determines everything.

The same applies to the world here.

Under such conditions, an incredibly splendid era dawned!

Saint-level experts were as numerous as the stars in the sky, and the number of Saints was countless!

The enormous changes inside the Kunlun Realm were completely unknown to the external forces.

To them, it seemed only mere months had passed since the Supreme Ranking’s top ten geniuses stirred up a storm; what significant development could happen in such a short time in the Kunlun Realm?

However, what the myriad races across the starry sky did not know was that a true super-strong realm was quietly rising in the universe…

At the same time,

a significant initiative unfolded among the Nine Nether Ten Clans.

The clan leaders viewed this event with utmost seriousness, as the Nine Nether Lord had issued a death command, leaving no room for error.

“Father, the experts from the other nine clans have assembled, waiting for your orders to strike the Kunlun Realm!” On the vast ground, Luo Yan donned battle armor, exuding a formidable aura as he stepped onto the high platform, cupping his fists solemnly.

Luo Wuliang gazed at the assembled Saint-level experts, his sharp, blade-like eyes revealing a steadfast battle intent.

This battle was of great importance, essentially a gamble on the future of Nine Nether!

After all, even the Nine Nether Lord was personally intervening in this conflict, operating behind the scenes to stall the Celestial Court Master.

That showed just how significant this was!

“Clan leader Luo, we, the nine clans, are all sending our elites to support your initiative—may I ask what tactics you plan to deploy?” the Undying Blood Clan leader inquired.

“Yeah, we’re targeting the Kunlun Realm, but what if we encounter obstacles from the various realms of the Celestial Court along the way?” the Bone Sword Clan leader also asked.

The other clan leaders nodded, finding the reasoning valid.

“Don’t worry, this time we have the ultimate treasure bestowed by the Lord, allowing us to silently appear within the Celestial Court realm without being detected by any of the realms. By the time they react, it’ll be too late!”

Luo Wuliang said nonchalantly, a Destruction Tower appearing in his hand, emitting a subtle yet powerful energy wave.

“Everyone, enter now!”

With that, he activated the Destruction Tower, releasing a vast brilliance that engulfed all the clan’s experts present, leaving not a single being behind besides himself.

“Lord, I’ll head over right now!”

Luo Wuliang respectfully called out to the sky, then took the Destruction Tower, intending to cross the starry space towards the Kunlun Realm.

If he brought all the clan’s experts along with a massive display, it would definitely cause a stir in the starry sky; thus, it was better to gather them all inside the Destruction Tower’s space and quietly make his way, catching everyone off guard.

Luo Wuliang had thought it through; given his cultivation level and strength, very few could perceive his existence.

And so, the infamous first expert of Nine Nether, Luo Wuliang, swiftly set off from the Asura Clan, traversing the universe.

He charged ahead with all his might, unstoppable.

What level of starry sky storm could possibly hinder him?

Swish~

Many scouts didn’t even catch a glimpse of Luo Wuliang’s silhouette; they never expected the renowned Asura Clan leader would personally take action, nor did they realize he wielded the most powerful force of Nine Nether!

The surrounding scenery shifted wildly, with multiple star systems flashing past.

Before long, a vast and colorful planet appeared ahead, radiating vibrant life.

Flying through the starry sky, Luo Wuliang’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Kunlun Realm, here he comes!