Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity

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Bai Xiaoxi stood there dazed, tears shimmering in her eyes as she looked at the snack that had been snatched away.

Hong Qianye weighed the feed bag in her hand, a smirk growing on her lips. Upon seeing Bai Xiaoxi’s aggrieved face, she barked, “What are you crying about? Hold it in! And don’t you dare tell Master about this, got it?!”

With an imposing aura, Hong Qianye made Bai Xiaoxi shrink back, weakly replying, “Okay…”

“What are you still doing here? Hurry up and disappear from my sight!” Hong Qianye said impatiently.

Seeing this stupid little rodent ticked her off!

Bai Xiaoxi held back her tears and turned to run away.

Her snacks had been taken, and she felt so bitter!

Watching Bai Xiaoxi flee in a panic, Hong Qianye couldn’t help but smile contemptuously.

Little rodent, I have you right where I want you!

Hong Qianye looked down at the feed in her hand, her eyes sparkling with light.

Hmph, it’s time to break through the Tribulation!

Fearing things might go wrong, Hong Qianye wasted no time and dumped the entire bag of feed into her mouth.

Mmm, it had a rich milky flavor, sweet and creamy, melting in her mouth—quite delicious!

After finishing, Hong Qianye’s brows knitted together, a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes.

What’s going on?

Why does my stomach feel so bloated?

What Hong Qianye didn’t know was that this feed was specially made for pet beasts. If humans ate it, their bodies would reject it, having absolutely no effect on cultivation.

At that moment, waves of concentrated energy were wildly swirling in Hong Qianye’s belly.

“This is bad, if this keeps up…” Hong Qianye’s expression changed dramatically as cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

If this energy ran rampant, her body would break down!

She had to find a solution quickly!

As her thoughts raced.

Hong Qianye decisively took a horse stance, guiding the energy inside her. Her originally fair face turned as red as an apple, beads of sweat streamed down, and her breathing grew rapid.

Pfft—!

A loud fart erupted, and the powerful energy burst forth.

On the back of the Kunpeng, besides the palace that Ye Junlin had brought over, there were also pavilions, courtyards, little bridges, sand, and vegetation, making it look like a small vacation island from a distance.

The sound of that fart was like a bomb going off, sending a cloud of dust flying, and the trees began to rustle.

Hong Qianye felt an invisible force erupting beneath her, lifting her body into the air.

Ever since her snacks were taken, Bai Xiaoxi had been sulking.

Ye Junlin, as per usual, lounged on a recliner enjoying the sunshine. Noticing Bai Xiaoxi approaching with a glum face, he asked curiously, “Little Xi, what’s wrong?”

Usually, this little rodent was all fun and energy; why the sudden gloom?

Bai Xiaoxi wanted to say something, but thinking of the consequences, she forced the words back down.

The little rodent was feeling bitter but kept it to herself.

Bai Xiaoxi thought that if she told Master, he would definitely punish Hong Shixiong, and then she’d hate him even more.

Quietly, she moved to the side, picked up the milk tea on the table, and started to sip it. Sweet things were the best for self-soothing when feeling down.

Ye Junlin frowned, about to ask more when—bang! A loud noise startled the whole island with a slight tremor.

“What was that?!”

Ye Junlin shot up from his recliner, eyes wide.

At that moment, he saw a red-clad figure shoot into the sky, breaking from the Kunpeng’s flight path.

Ye Junlin reached out, unleashing a powerful pulling force that yanked the figure back from a kilometer away.

Whoosh.

Hong Qianye stumbled to the ground, her flawless face flushed bright red to the point of embarrassment, wishing for a hole to hide in.

The grand Sect Leader of the Demon Sect had just farted!?!

And it was a massive, thunderous one!

“Enemy attack! Master, we have an enemy attack!” Li Wujie dashed over in a panic, gripping his sword tightly.

Ye Junlin: “…”

Sensing the odd atmosphere, Li Wujie stood frozen, confusion on his face. “Uh, isn’t it?”

Ye Junlin cleared his throat, staring at Hong Qianye seriously. “Little Hong, explain what’s going on?”

In front of this silver-haired youth, Hong Qianye’s earlier dominance crumbled, replaced with anxiety and uncertainty as she stammered.

“Are you deaf? I’m asking you!” Ye Junlin’s gaze turned sharp, chiding her.

Boom!

A powerful aura erupted as if divine might had descended.

“I know I was wrong! Please forgive me, Master!” Hong Qianye’s mental defenses crumbled as she instinctively knelt down, head lowered in supplication.

She knew that the guy in front of her spoiled the little rodent, and if this snack-stealing incident got out, she’d not only be done for but also flayed alive.

Ye Junlin rubbed his nose, feeling a bit annoyed.

It was just a fart, why make such a fuss?

Am I really too harsh on my disciples?

“Uh oh.”

Suddenly, cold sweat poured from Hong Qianye’s forehead, her facial muscles twitching, and she trembled uncontrollably, seeming to struggle but finding it hard.

“You, what’s going on with you?” Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow.

Pfft—!!!

A loud fart resonated, a massive wave of energy rapidly expanded, blowing Ye Junlin’s silver hair into a chaotic mess, his expression filled with shock.

Hong Qianye was propelled again into the sky by the force of her fart.

“Hong Shixiong!” Li Wujie exclaimed, stunned.

Bai Xiaoxi sniffed the air, her face revealing surprise, “Hong Shixiong’s fart smells so good!”

No joke.

The gas released by Hong Qianye was not only odorless but also filled with a rich milky scent, making people feel great just by inhaling it.

Ye Junlin was baffled, what on earth was happening?

Why did a Great Ascension cultivator suddenly fart? And why did it smell so nice?!

Suddenly, Ye Junlin thought of something and turned to Bai Xiaoxi, asking, “Did that guy take your snacks?”

Bai Xiaoxi’s face tensed, cautiously replying, “Y-yeah, I gave it to him. Hong Shixiong said he wanted to try it too.”

“Heh.”

Ye Junlin sneered.

He immediately figured out that Hong Qianye had seen the properties of the premium beast feed and, greedy as ever, snatched it from Bai Xiaoxi, only to realize that the feed was specific for beasts and wouldn’t work for humans, leading to this scene.

He really had to train him well for snatching stuff from his junior sister.

Bai Xiaoxi weakly asked, “Master, should we help Hong Shixiong?”

“Forget him, he totally deserves this. He’ll be fine once he finishes farting,” Ye Junlin scoffed.

Lazily leaning back in his recliner again, breathing in the sweet milky aroma filling the air, Ye Junlin’s expression became a bit blissful until he suddenly snapped back, face darkening, “What the heck!”

What is this?

Did he just smell his disciple’s fart?!

Ye Junlin’s face turned black as he waved his sleeve, clearing the air of the milky smell, finally relaxing a bit.

Li Wujie stood there dazed, utterly baffled.

Everything that had happened today was too surreal for him to wrap his head around.

Ah, I’m outta here, time to practice with my sword.

At that moment.

Hong Qianye gritted her teeth, still digesting the energy in her stomach. Farting gas occasionally burst out, propelling her across mountains and seas, chasing after the disappearing Kunpeng.

“Finish your farting and then come back for your punishment!” a cold voice echoed from afar.

“Yes, Master…” Hong Qianye’s face was full of bitterness, her heart full of regret.

Fortunately, this scene wasn’t seen by her old enemies; otherwise, she’d have no face left to live in this world!

“Hey, look! What a beautiful fairy!” In a remote village, the villagers lifted their heads, excitedly shouting at the sight of the red-clad Hong Qianye soaring overhead.

“Huh? What’s that strange sound?” Someone perked up their ears, hearing the pooting noises, their eyes widening in curiosity.

“Why do I feel like that sound is someone farting?” a calf herder remarked in surprise.

“Nonsense! How could such a beautiful fairy ever fart?” The old village chief, holding his cane, tapped the boy’s head in reprimand.

Then, he gazed at the stunning red figure in the sky, excitedly shouting, “This fairy is descending celestial energy! Blessing our Ji Ba Village! Quick, everyone, absorb the celestial energy!”

“Celestial energy? So that’s what it is! No wonder it smells so amazing!”

“Quick, quick, quick! Let’s absorb the celestial energy!”

The whole Ji Ba Village erupted into chaos, rushing after the direction Hong Qianye had gone, noses sniffing hard, faces beaming with excitement, as if the more they breathed in, the more benefits they would gain.

And this incident would eventually become a legend in the village, with tales of a beautiful red-clad fairy passing through Ji Ba Village on a sunny morning, bestowing the villagers with blessings because she saw their pure and kind nature, leading to vibrant life and boundless energy for all…