Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity

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Upon hearing this, Luo Wuliang’s expression softened a bit. This was the answer he wanted to hear; after all, no one would offer help for no reason.

At the same time, he became quite interested in the unique secret technique that Bo Chengli mentioned. What kind of technique could achieve such effects?

If it could enhance the bloodlines of every Asura Clan warrior, wouldn’t their overall strength soar several levels?

Luo Wuliang thought it all sounded fantastic.

Now that the Celestial Court was strong, once things stabilized, they might not hesitate to target the Nine Nether Realm.

What he needed to do was to have the capability to counter the invasion from the Celestial Court!

Just thinking about the future where offense and defense would switch roles, Luo Wuliang felt a sense of irony.

In the past, it was always the Nine Nether that took the initiative to attack, and who could have imagined that one day, the Nine Nether would become the target of extermination!

How ironic!

Fortunately, the situation took a turn for the better, and that change rested in the hands of a woman!

As his thoughts swirled,

Luo Wuliang spoke with a hint of respect, “Your Excellency, since we share a common enemy, it’s only natural that we have the need to cooperate.”

Bo Chengli chuckled lightly, “That’s the spirit, Clan Leader Luo!”

“Great! With the help of Your Excellency, our clan will certainly create a brand new glory! We won’t fear the threats of the Celestial Court!” Luo Yan said excitedly.

“You did well, kid. You’ve brought me a surprise,” Luo Wuliang said with a pleased look, patting his eldest son’s shoulder.

What he didn’t know was that a bigger surprise was yet to come…

“Big brother, you’re back!”

At that moment, a joyful voice like a nightingale rang out.

A little girl with twin ponytails walked into the hall, her face beaming with delight. With her round belly, she moved a bit awkwardly.

Rosa was thrilled to see her brother return. She had worried sick during his disappearance.

“Little sister, you’ve suffered!”

Seeing his sister, Luo Yan rushed over, his eyes filled with concern.

“Oh, I’m used to it! It’s just great that you’re back! Our family can be happy together again!” Rosa said, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons as she smiled sweetly.

Suddenly, she noticed a woman in white in the hall, and her nose wrinkled up. In a cautious tone, she asked,

“Who is this woman? Did you bring her with you, big brother?”

For some reason, Rosa felt something was off about this woman, and her sixth sense, always accurate, led her to have an aversion, even a dislike, toward her!

“Little sister, come and meet Your Excellency, the Joyous Celestial! She is our Asura Clan’s most esteemed guest!” Luo Yan excitedly led his sister in front of Bo Chengli.

“This must be the princess of the Asura Clan, I’ve long heard of your name,” Bo Chengli said with a smile, though her smile seemed somewhat insincere.

“What Joyous Celestial? I’ve never heard of her!” Rosa snorted, showing no effort to hide her animosity.

“Little sister, you mustn’t be rude! Quickly apologize to the Joyous Celestial!” Luo Yan’s tone shifted drastically, yelling furiously.

“What?”

Rosa looked incredulously at her brother, the familiar yet slightly strange figure before her evoking a strange chill inside her.

Was this still the brother she knew?

He used to be so tolerant and doting toward her, never losing his temper, but now, for the sake of a stranger, it was the first time he had ever gotten angry with her!

“Apologize!” Luo Yan continued angrily.

“I won’t!”

Rosa, equally incensed, stood her ground.

“You dare!”

Luo Yan raised his palm, ready to slap her in his rage, only to be firmly caught by another large hand, unable to move.

Luo Wuliang’s face darkened as he coldly remarked, “Yan’er, who gave you the courage to strike your sister?”

He was most averse to sibling violence, and what Luo Yan did was undoubtedly a grave mistake!

In an instant, Luo Yan snapped to attention, stammering, “Father, I… I just thought my sister was in the wrong…”

Rosa stared blankly at him, her heart feeling as though the grand image she always had of him had crumbled, pain coursing through her like a piercing sword.

“Big brother, I hate you!” she said, tears welling up in her eyes, and after shouting, she turned and ran away.

“Lil sis…” Luo Yan felt a faint pain, as if he had realized he had made a huge mistake, causing irreparable consequences.

Even he didn’t understand what had happened to him; he suddenly lost control of his emotions and was willing to attack his beloved sister!

“Yan’er, you’ve gone too far. How could you treat your sister like this? Go and make it up to her, do you hear?” Luo Wuliang scolded, displeased.

His daughter was at least his little darling; although this “darling” had some airs, he couldn’t stand seeing her wronged.

“Yes…”

“Your Excellency, I apologize for the commotion,” Luo Wuliang turned to Bo Chengli and said.

“It’s fine, this little princess is merely passionate; I find it quite commendable,” Bo Chengli smiled.

Looking in the direction Rosa left, a hint of mockery flickered in her eyes as she secretly sneered, “Little brat, soon this home won’t have a place for you…”

Then,

Luo Wuliang followed the procedure and set up a grand banquet to entertain Bo Chengli. Throughout the banquet, he repeatedly tried to inquire about her secret technique, but Bo Chengli skillfully avoided the topic, leaving Luo Wuliang feeling quite mysterious and increasingly curious.

If it weren’t for the current visible example, he would definitely suspect Bo Chengli was just putting on a show, a fraud.

However, since his eldest son had signs of bloodline return and a third of his transformation into a Shura King’s bloodline, it proved that Bo Chengli’s secret technique was indeed reliable.

Therefore, Luo Wuliang had no choice but to patiently wait.

In the garden,

Rosa sat on a swing, growing more and more furious.

With a woman’s keen intuition, she sensed that this Joyous Celestial guy was highly suspicious!

He had an indescribable weirdness about him, making her feel threatened!

“I can’t let this go on. I need to persuade Father to keep away from this vixen,” Rosa resolved.

“Little sister.”

A familiar voice came from behind.

Seeing her sister’s back, Luo Yan stepped forward with a remorseful expression, “Little sister, what happened earlier was my fault. I apologize; please forgive me.”

“Hmph!”

Rosa turned her face away, clearly still miffed.

“Little sister, if you can forgive me, I’ll do anything!” Luo Yan said through gritted teeth, noticing her reluctance.

Rosa’s eyes lit up, and she quickly jumped off the swing, approaching him, “Is that true?”

“Yes!”

Luo Yan nodded.

“Alright then, go chase that Joyous Celestial away! I don’t want to see that horrible woman again!”

Rosa stated directly.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Luo Yan’s demeanor changed suddenly, his expression full of anger as though his beloved goddess had been insulted. He furiously raised his hand and grabbed Rosa by the neck, roaring in fury:

“I won’t let you insult her! Do you hear?! She’s the most important person to me!!!”

Rosa’s face contorted in pain from the grip on her neck, feeling as though it might break at any moment. Looking at this suddenly strange figure before her, fear rather than disappointment welled up in her heart!

How could this be?

Was this still her big brother?

For the sake of a stranger, he was willing to lay hands on her like this?

Suddenly, the furious Luo Yan’s face softened, his gaze turning a bit lost, unable to believe what he had just done.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

Luo Yan’s mind was a chaotic mess as he staggered back a few steps.

“Are you still my brother?” Rosa’s face turned pale as she sat down on the ground, the near-strangulation still haunting her, but more terrifying was the strange state of the man before her.

Every time mention of the Joyous Celestial arose, he transformed into a different person, obsessively defending her, akin to a split personality.

This wasn’t normal, not at all!

“Uh,” Luo Yan’s expression was anguished as he abruptly vanished from the spot, wanting to calm down.

“Big brother, where are you going?!” Rosa couldn’t help but call out.

After a while, there was still no response.

“That damned woman must have used some kind of wicked art to twist my brother’s mind! I need to tell Father all about this!”

Rosa said angrily.

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At the banquet,

Luo Wuliang raised his glass, his gaze fixed intently on the woman in white.

For some reason, he increasingly found this woman to his liking, akin to a turtle coveting a green bean.

It felt as if an invisible force was drawing him in!

Feeling Luo Wuliang’s heated gaze, Bo Chengli’s lips curled into a subtle arc.

Though she was in the Saint Ancestor Realm and could control the hearts of men at the same realm, someone as strong as Luo Wuliang was not so easily dealt with.

She had to be patient, subtly influencing him until the timing was right for the final step!

“Get out, everyone get out of my way!”

At that moment, Rosa charged in, her aura fierce, forcing the banquet to come to an abrupt halt. All the dancers and musicians ceased their performances, their faces puzzled.

“Huh?”

Luo Wuliang frowned, “Sha’er, what are you doing? Why are you interrupting this banquet?”

“Father, don’t trust this woman! Big brother has already been controlled by her wicked arts!” Rosa shouted.

Luo Wuliang’s expression darkened as he gestured for everyone irrelevant to leave, causing all the dancers and musicians to evacuate. Suddenly, the once lively Great Hall felt much colder.

“Sha’er, what proof do you have to support this?”

Rosa found herself at a loss for words, stumbling over her explanation. She wanted to recount her brother’s behavior earlier but feared it might implicate him. For a moment, she didn’t know how to explain.

Luo Wuliang quickly realized this was merely a case of his daughter’s petulance, and his face darkened as he slammed the table, exclaiming, “This is pure nonsense!”

To him, the Joyous Celestial was extremely important. After all, she possessed the secret technique he had been yearning for, which could help him return his bloodline and become the legendary Shura King.

Without solid proof, how could he unjustly turn against this person?

“Father, can’t you just listen to your daughter and send her away? I’m begging you this once, please!” Rosa took a more pleading tone, unaware of the seriousness of the situation.

Luo Wuliang’s face grew dark.

In the past, he would have readily agreed to his daughter’s requests, but this time was different; this person was exceedingly important to him!

“It seems I’ve been too indulgent with you, leading you to be so willful and unable to distinguish priorities.”

Luo Wuliang’s aura hardened as he coldly stated, “Someone, take the princess away and keep a strict watch! Don’t let her out without my orders!”