Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 400 - 397 Battle with the Himalayan Snow Monster

"Hmph, we choose neither path; we’ll take the third. We don’t want the thousand-year-old snow lotus. If you’re capable, take it for yourself!"

Thunderbolt Dharma King snorted angrily, dragging the Snow Princess as he fled down the mountain.

Seeing the Thunderbolt Dharma King making another escape, Lian Hongshang hurriedly approached Li Chen and whispered a reminder, "They surely want to sit back and watch us fight a losing battle with the Himalayan Snow Monster, so they can reap the benefits without any effort!"

Li Chen nodded, indicating he understood.

In fact, what worried him the most right now wasn’t Thunderbolt Dharma King Yang Yongxin or the Blizzard Goddess Snow Princess, but another party who had yet to show up. He didn’t know if they were still unable to find this place or if they were already lurking in the shadows, scheming like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

But time was limited; the bloom of the snow lotus would only last for a quarter of an hour. And now, three minutes had already passed, leaving only twelve minutes remaining.

If he could not harvest the snow lotus within these twelve minutes, he would have to wait until next year.

Others might be able to wait, but he couldn’t. The Ice Soul within Chuxue was only temporarily suppressed—who knows when it might erupt next?

Regardless of whether it was climbing a mountain of swords or diving into a pot of hellish oil, he must resolutely go forward without retreating even a step.

"Roar, roar!"

The Himalayan Snow Monster pounded its massive chest, emitting angry roars through its steel-bladelike teeth.

Lian Hongshang looked at Li Chen, her eyes asking what course of action to take next?

Li Chen looked at the Himalayan Snow Monster before him and then at the blooming thousand-year-old snow lotus, saying in a deep voice, "Hongshang, I’ll hold off the Snow Monster while you pick the snow lotus. Any problems with that?"

Although Li Chen posed it as a question, his tone was undeniably commanding.

Lian Hongshang seemed a bit reluctant to comply, but when she saw Li Chen’s serious expression, she still nodded lightly.

"Alright, be careful. That Snow Monster is no easy adversary!"

Li Chen’s expression changed: "Oh, is this concern for me I sense?"

Lian Hongshang’s eyes widened as she rolled her eyes dramatically at Li Chen: "Go to hell, stop being so self-important. I’m only afraid you’ll die at the hands of the Snow Monster, and then I won’t get the chance to kill you myself!"

The Himalayan Snow Monster felt as if it had been force-fed dog food, letting out a furious howl as it charged at Li Chen.

Li Chen drew his sword, its tip flashing cold light, raising a wave of snow to fiercely strike the Snow Monster.

However, with its thick skin and astonishing defensive power, Li Chen’s sword strike barely made a dent.

The Snow Monster, which had lived on top of the world for years, possessed a natural arrogance. Seeing a hairless yellow monkey daring to challenge it, it was furiously incensed.

With its long arms pounding its chest madly, moving hands and feet together, it charged towards Li Chen like the chimpanzee Jin Gang from a Hollywood movie.

"Now is the time to act!"

Li Chen, seeing that he had successfully drawn the Snow Monster’s fire, hurriedly shouted to Lian Hongshang.

Lian Hongshang nodded, spreading her arms and gliding towards the blooming snow lotus among the clouds like a dragonfly skimming the water.

The Snow Monster, noticing someone going after the snow lotus, immediately turned and charged towards Lian Hongshang.

But in that very instant, a purple lightning bolt, like a huge serpentine dragon, blasted towards the Snow Monster.

Lightning, the foremost among the elements, is one of the most violent forces in nature.

Even the mighty Snow Monster was instinctively frightened, stopping in its tracks and letting out a series of angry roars.

Seeing the Snow Monster’s fear of lightning, Li Chen didn’t hesitate, casting the Five Thunders Heavenly Technique in rapid succession, buying time for Lian Hongshang to harvest the snow lotus.

Though the Snow Monster was afraid of lightning, its defensive power was terrifyingly strong.

Even the prized technique of the Heavenly Master Sect, the Five Thunders Heavenly Technique, could only scratch its surface, failing to deal a heavy blow.

Fortunately, Li Chen’s interception successfully bought enough time for Lian Hongshang to focus on picking the snow lotus.

Just as the snow lotus was about to close, Lian Hongshang finally succeeded in harvesting it, excitedly shouting, "Li Chen, I’ve got the snow lotus!"

Suddenly!

A fierce blizzard arose, along with a bolt of lightning mixed within, sweeping towards Lian Hongshang.

These were Thunderbolt Dharma King Yang Yongxin and the Blizzard Goddess Snow Princess, who had been lying in wait nearby, ready to strike opportunistically.

Upon seeing that Li Chen was already engaged in a fierce battle with the Snow Monster, and only Lian Hongshang was picking the snow lotus, they suddenly made their move and violently attempted to steal the treasure.

Right when they thought they had the upper hand, the crisp sound of a silver bell suddenly rang out.

The sound waves rippled out like water, with Lian Hongshang at the center, spreading in all directions.

"Boom!"

An overwhelming ice storm collided head-on with the sound waves of the silver bell. Lightning was interwoven, and they exploded violently, creating a stunningly dazzling display.

The Thunderbolt Dharma King and the Blizzard Goddess did not expect Lian Hongshang to be prepared for their ambush. They were caught off guard, and their cunning plan completely fell through.

Concerned about Lian Hongshang’s safety, Li Chen shook off the Himalayan Snow Monster with a move of the Great Brahma Wisdom, then swung around with a sword, cutting through the raging Blizzard, aiming for Thunderbolt Dharma King Yang Yongxin.

Li Chen’s sword moved too quickly and at such a tricky angle, coupled with the surprise counter-attack. Yang Yongxin couldn’t mount an effective defense and instinctively raised his arm to block!

"Pfft!"

Blood spurted like a fountain, and Thunderbolt Dharma King’s right arm was neatly severed off.

"Ah!"

He let out a pig-slaughtering shriek of agony and staggered backward.

Yang Yongxin looked at his severed arm, then at the Blizzard Goddess Snow Princess, who was also grievously injured.

At this moment, he fully realized that this mission had utterly failed. If they didn’t retreat promptly, they would surely end up like Chameleon Mu Sen—forever buried in the snow of Mount Everest.

"Retreat!"

After squeezing out a hysterical roar through clenched teeth, the two major figures from the overseas arch, Thunderbolt Dharma King and the Blizzard Goddess, beat a hasty and battered retreat, with their health almost completely depleted.

"Immortal Master Li, we’ll remember this debt today! There will be more days ahead for us, Arc sect!"

Li Chen wanted to pursue them and eliminate future troubles once and for all. However, he was entangled by the enraged Himalayan Snow Monster, unable to break free to completely annihilate the two.

"Red Garment, take the snow lotus and go first; I’ll hold back the Snow Monster!"

After shouting to Lian Hongshang, Li Chen drew a Cross Slash in the air, blocking the way of the Snow Monster.

Lian Hongshang looked at Li Chen’s figure, and the usually ice-cold eyes gradually began to thaw, stirring up a tumult of complex emotions.

"Are you out of your mind? Hurry up and go! The Snow Monster is about to enter a frenzied state; once that happens, none of us can leave!"

Seeing Lian Hongshang still standing there foolishly, Li Chen shouted hysterically at her once more.

Hearing Li Chen’s roar, Lian Hongshang finally snapped back to reality.

The strength of the Himalayan Snow Monster was far too formidable; even with her joining the fray, the effect would be minimal.

After another moment’s hesitation, she shouted back at Li Chen: "Alright, I’ll wait for you at the foot of the mountain. Be careful!"

Having said that, she looked both south and north.

She clearly remembered that Thunderbolt Dharma King and Blizzard Goddess had taken the path to the north.

Lian Hongshang worried that they might not have given up their thievery. If she were to also take the north path, she would likely encounter an ambush by the two.

Alone, she would inevitably be unable to cope. To be safe, she decided to head straight south.

But at that moment, Li Chen suddenly sensed two sinister presences stirring beneath the southern path of the snow mountain.

It turns out another group had been lying in wait here all along!

Realizing this, he shouted urgently: "Red Garment, don’t take the south path, it’s dangerous!"

However, as luck would have it, the Himalayan Snow Monster also chose that same moment to unleash a furious roar, completely drowning out his warning...

This is the fourth and final update for today, everyone should get some sleep early, good night!