Chapter 162-164 (Patreon)

162. Saber Cleaves a Snow Avalanche

The Northern Territory of Great Chang.

This place was once known as the North Country, the Snow Country. It snowed all year round, with nearly three hundred days of icy weather. The climate was extremely cold.

The people living here were called the Snow Clan. They once established a kingdom called "Snow Country". However, it was later annihilated by Great Chang.

Great Chang incorporated Snow Country into its territory, becoming its own northern frontier.

Extreme North City. As the name suggests, it was the city at the farthest north. Beyond Extreme North City lay an endless snowfield. The people of the Snow Clan all had white hair and their bodies were tall. They were different from people in other parts of Great Chang.

At the city gate, there were two men of average stature, at least when compared to the people of the Snow Clan here, standing quietly at the city gate. They were staring at the situation outside the city gate. Motionless.

After an unknown amount of time. Shen Lianxin slowly said, "Today is the day we agreed with Liu Yibai. Brother Lin, but Liu Yibai hasn't arrived yet!"

These two men were none other than Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. Since the day of their battle by the river, the two had been nearly inseparable. Every day they would spar with each other in saber techniques, honing their saber intent. Moreover, Lin Fei even shared the situation he had learned about saber momentum with Shen Lianxin.

Lin Fei also wrote a letter to Liu Yibai explaining Shen Lianxin's situation. He hoped that Shen Lianxin could join them in hunting exotic beasts. Liu Yibai readily agreed, of course. After all, even an underage exotic beast was quite terrifying, even if he and Lin Fei joined forces, they would not be entirely confident.

As for Shen Lianxin, according to Lin Fei, he was also a powerful figure at the same level as them, nearly unbeatable below the Foundation Establishment realm.

Therefore, with Shen Lianxin's participation, the hunting of exotic beasts might go more smoothly. Of course, the most important point was an underage exotic beast was very huge. Its flesh and blood were enough for four or five people to reach body perfection.

Therefore, even with the addition of Shen Lianxin, it would not pose a threat to the interests of Liu Yibai and Lin Fei.

Liu Yibai wrote back agreeing to Shen Lianxin's participation. Then he set the time. They would meet in the Extreme North City of the Northern Territory on the eighth day of the third month.

Today was the eighth day of the third month. Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin arrived at Extreme North City three days in advance. But Liu Yibai has not shown up yet.

"Continue to wait."

Lin Fei calmly replied. Shen Lianxin also nodded. The two had been waiting in Extreme North City for three days. They didn't mind waiting a little longer.

"Huu..."

The cold wind whistled. Snowflakes fell.

"Shush."

Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin suddenly looked up, looking straight ahead. On the deserted street, a man wearing a thick cotton coat, with a long sword on his back, was walking step by step towards the city gate.

"Number One Sword Under Heaven, Liu Yibai!"

Shen Lianxin said solemnly. He had never seen Liu Yibai. But he had heard of Liu Yibai's reputation a long time ago.

Number One Sword Under Heaven! What an honor!

Once, Shen Lianxin even thought about seeking Liu Yibai. However, Liu Yibai had been in seclusion for many years, with his sword sealed. Shen Lianxin gave up on the idea.

"Saber Fanatic, Shen Lianxin!"

Liu Yibai said calmly, "Master Lin says that your saber techniques are divine and are not weaker than his."

"Brother Lin overpraises me."

Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai met each other and thus got acquainted. However, Liu Yibai did not mention the idea of comparing notes with Shen Lianxin. Shen Lianxin was a person recognized by Lin Fei. He trusted Lin Fei quite a bit.

"Brother Liu, you asked us to meet in Extreme North City. Could it be that the exotic beast is in the Northern Territory?"

Shen Lianxin couldn't help but ask. He was even more anxious than Lin Fei. After all, both he and Liu Yibai were much older than Lin Fei. If they missed this opportunity, even if they had the flesh and blood of an exotic beast in the future, their age would be too great, their energy would not be up to par, and their vital energy would be declining. It's doubtful they would be able to reach body perfection.

"It's not in the Northern Territory, but beyond the Northern Territory! Brother Lin, Brother Shen, let's go."

With that, Liu Yibai directly led Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin out of Extreme North City. They arrived outside the city. Outside Extreme North City, everywhere was a snowfield. The three of them walked through the snow, continuing northward.

The further north they went, the colder it became. This kind of cold was already unbearable for ordinary people. Even acquired martial artist, it was afraid they would be frozen to death in this snowfield.

"The Northern Territory is cold, especially this extreme northern place, which is extremely cold. Go further north, and we'll encounter the cold current. The cold current could even freeze our Innate True Qi, it's a huge drain on Innate True Qi.

So, we need to be quick. We must get through the cold current as quickly as possible. Remember, never burst out your Innate True Qi. Otherwise, once a big avalanche is triggered, we would probably have no place to be buried!"

Liu Yibai reminded Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin with a serious expression. In fact, without Liu Yibai's reminder, both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin knew that this extreme northern place was not to be underestimated. Because, of the cold right now, they had to use their Innate True Qi and saber energy to resist it.

"Let's go!"

The next moment, Liu Yibai's figure darted forward. He directly sprinted forward. Lin Fei also used the Close Yet Distant technique, following behind him. Shen Lianxin was not to be outdone. He also followed closely.

The three of them ran wildly all the way. The Innate True Qi and Saber Qi in their bodies seemed to be vaguely frozen, running not smoothly.

"Huu..."

The gale howled. On both sides were towering snow mountains. Below was only a small canyon. There were hardly any traces of human activity. Even the birds and beasts had vanished. This place seemed like a forbidden zone for life.

Suddenly, Liu Yibai raised his head sharply. In the sky, the snow fell even heavier, and more terrifying was the wild wind, blowing incessantly. The snow mountains on all sides were faintly trembling and roaring.

"Rumble..."

Soon, the snow mountains on all sides were roaring.

"Not good, it's an avalanche."

Liu Yibai's face changed.

Avalanche! And it was a large one. There were avalanches on all sides. At such a fast speed, even with the speed of Lin Fei and the others, they could not retreat. This was the power of nature. It was the power of heaven and earth.

Even if they were martial arts Grand Masters, standing at the peak of humanity, in the face of this natural force, they still seemed insignificant. This was the difference from a Qi cultivator. A Qi cultivator could at least fly.

However, in this extreme northern place, there were cold currents, which could freeze True Qi and spiritual power. If a Qi Condensation cultivator really tried to fly using magical artifacts, their spiritual power would be frozen, and they would instantly fall down and be smashed into a mush.

This extreme northern place was a true forbidden zone for life. Neither martial artists nor Qi Condensation cultivators dared to come here.

"We must rush through, regardless of the cost!"

Liu Yibai was furiously stimulating his Innate True Qi. He used his body technique to try to rush through at the fastest speed before the avalanche arrived. However, he was ultimately too slow!

"Boom."

The avalanche arrived. It directly fell onto the path in front of the three of them. This only path in the canyon was completely blocked.

At the same time, a more massive avalanche was rolling down from the mountain peak. At this moment, the three of them seemed to have fallen into a death trap!

"This is the power of heaven and earth, the power of nature. How insignificant our power seems in the face of the power of heaven and earth. We can't withstand a single avalanche..."

Shen Lianxin murmured quietly. He seemed to have foreseen the end.

"Man can conquer nature! If there is no way, then I will cut a path!"

Lin Fei dashed to the front where the path was blocked by the avalanche.

A large amount of snow, rocks, and dirt blocked the path, like a small mountain. It was despairing.

Lin Fei's saber energy surged out wildly from his body. In an instant, a thousand meters high saber energy appeared in the void, emitting infinite sharpness.

One thousand meters was almost as high as some mountain peaks.

Lin Fei's clothes were flapping. His expression was solemn, filled with a murderous aura. He joined his hands together toward the direction that was blocked in front and direct slash downward.

"Heavenly Saber Art, Slash!"

Suddenly, the one thousand meters saber energy, magnificent and carrying endless sharpness, was like a divine saber descending from the heavens, slashed fiercely onto the snow heap.

"Boom."

The huge snow heap was directly shredded by the terrifying saber energy. A snow heap as high as thousand meters, similar to a small mountain peak.

But at this moment, it was sliced open by Lin Fei's one thousand meters saber energy, directly creating a huge ravine!

Even if it was Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, who had already reached the pinnacle of the world's martial arts, at this moment, they also felt an unparalleled shock in their hearts.

This saber of Lin Fei was unlike any earthly saber technique! This was the real power of heaven and earth!

163. The Exotic Beast is Here!

"Let's go!"

Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin were shocked. But after all, the two were martial arts Grand Masters, they quickly recovered their senses.

Immediately, they employed their lightness skills, following the path that Lin Fei had cut out with his saber energy, they swiftly moved away.

"Rumble."

Just after they left, the big avalanche arrived. The entire valley was completely sealed off.

"Huff..."

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief. They looked back and glanced behind them. The valley was gone. In its place was a new mountain peak. It was a snowy mountain!

Facing such power of nature, once they were still in the valley, would undoubtedly die. There would be no chance of luck.

"Brother Lin, you..."

Despite having interacted with Lin Fei for one or two months, ever since Lin Fei achieved perfection in Saber Qi and saber intent, the two had never made a full effort again.

Unexpectedly, today, when Lin Fei made a move again, it was so shocking! He forcibly cut out a path with his saber energy.

That terrifying power, even if those top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators used magical treasures, might not be able to match it.

Magical treasures! These were usually owned by those who have achieved the Foundation Establishment realm.

Lin Fei's this saber seemed to be approaching the power of the Foundation Establishment realm. Even if it was not, it was not far off.

Lin Fei was able to slash out such a terrifying saber. Even if the founder of the Nine Profound Sect were to resurrect, it probably wouldn't be much different.

In terms of combat power, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect was truly invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm. And now Lin Fei, also vaguely possessed this kind of grandeur and style. Invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm.

Especially that saber. It was no longer like any earthly saber technique. At least, Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, fairly speaking, couldn't block that saber.

However, despite being shocked, Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai understood the most important thing right now was to slay the exotic beast and become martial saints, once they became martial saints, they could slash a sword or saber stronger than Lin Fei just now. Foundation Establishment was the key!

The three continued to head north. The further north they went, the colder it became.

One day, two days, three days...

They didn't know how long had passed. Suddenly, Liu Yibai stopped.

"We're here."

Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked ahead. It was a flat plain, and there was nothing in sight. No mountains, no vegetation, no animals. Only glaciers. Endless glaciers. It was so vast that one couldn't see the end.

"Are there exotic beasts here?"

Lin Fei looked around. It was empty, where could there be traces of any exotic beast?

Shen Lianxin couldn't help but ask, "Brother Liu, this is an empty and vast expanse. It's endless, where could an exotic beast possibly hide? Could you have remembered wrong?"

Although the possibility was low, it was not impossible. After all, this snowy field looked the same everywhere. Not much difference.

Liu Yibai shook his head slightly, pointing to the glacier in front of him. He said calmly, "I didn't remember wrong, the exotic beast is under the glacier."

"Under the glacier?"

Shen Lianxin had a thought in his heart. Since it was under the glacier, wouldn't that require breaking the glacier? Therefore, Shen Lianxin pulled out his saber and was ready to break the glacier.

"Brother Shen, I advise you not to touch the glacier, otherwise, it will be hard to predict life and death," Liu Yibai warned.

"Hard to predict life and death?"

Shen Lianxin didn't understand. What danger could this mere glacier pose?

Liu Yibai didn't speak. A strand of Innate True Qi flew out directly and fell above the glacier.

"Crack."

When the Innate True Qi had just arrived above the glacier, it was actually frozen into an ice block and fell to the ground, shattered to pieces. This scene made both Shen Lianxin and Lin Fei can't help but feel shocked in their hearts.

"This is..."

Shen Lianxin also released a strand of True Qi. However, the result was the same as Liu Yibai's. Both were frozen, fell on the glacier, and shattered into pieces.

"Swoosh."

Lin Fei flicked his finger. His Saber Qi flew into the air above the glacier and stayed a little longer. However, it was only a little longer. It was still the same as Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai's Innate True Qi. It was frozen into ice crystals, fell on the glacier, and shattered.

"It can actually freeze my Saber Qi. There's something strange about this glacier!"

Lin Fei had a slight chill in his heart. He knew very well how strong his Saber Qi is currently.

Lin Fei's inner power was three-in-one. This foundation surpassed countless martial artists. Later, it was transformed into Innate True Qi, which combined with saber intent to transform into saber energy. In essence, Lin Fei underwent an additional enhancement at the innate level.

Overall, from inner power to Saber Qi, Lin Fei had almost undergone two enhancements. Therefore, Lin Fei's Saber Qi was now so strong, so terrifying, and far exceeding other martial arts Grand Masters.

However, even so, it still couldn't resist this strange glacier.

Liu Yibai said solemnly, "This glacier is very strange, it seems to be a real forbidden area for life. Whether it's inner power, True Qi, spiritual power, magical artifact, etc, once step into the glacier, it will be frozen. Even if a martial arts Grand Master steps in, within a breath, he will turn into an ice sculpture, forever left on the glacier. Perhaps only a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment True Person can forcefully break into the glacier. But even such existences probably won't get far on the glacier..."

Lin Fei nodded. This world had too many secrets. This land of the extreme north was actually such a terrifying place.

Lin Fei was afraid that many people want to leave the Great Chang through the land of the extreme north was wishful thinking.

Great Chang was vast, but there were still people who want to leave. However, upon reaching the land of the extreme north. This glacier was almost impassable.

As for what was at the end of the glacier, nobody knew.

"What about the exotic beast?" Shen Lianxin asked.

"It's under this glacier. Under the glacier, is the sea, called the North Ice Sea! The exotic beast I found lives under the sea. It should be naturally adapted to the cold of the sea area.

When the exotic beasts of Great Chang were completely extinct, only this harsh environment of the North Ice Sea could possibly allow exotic beasts to survive."

Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin thought carefully. It seemed to make sense. If the exotic beasts were not in harsh environments, they would probably have been killed by some Martial Saints long ago.

Only in the North Ice Sea were even the Martial Saints helpless, so they have been able to reproduce safely till now. This also gave hope to people like Lin Fei.

"Brother Liu, the glacier is so dangerous, how can we lure out that exotic beast?"

Shen Lianxin asked again. If the exotic beast was in the North Ice Sea, then the three of them, even as martial arts Grand Masters, were helpless. After all, they dared not step on the glacier. How could they hunt the exotic beast in the North Ice Sea?

"Young exotic beasts are very playful. I have observed that around the end of March each year, young exotic beasts will appear. Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's two. We just need to wait quietly.

Wait for the exotic beast to come ashore from the North Ice Sea, and then immediately take action. We must kill the exotic beast at all costs! This is our only hope!

Once failed, the exotic beast may not come ashore again. By then, none of us will be able to build a foundation and become Martial Saint. This is also why, although I knew the whereabouts of the exotic beast many years ago, I have not taken any action. After all, once we fail, it would cut off our last hope!"

Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked at each other. They understood what Liu Yibai meant.

"Alright, let's wait then."

So, the three of Lin Fei found a place that could slightly hide their bodies. Then they sat down cross-legged. They have Innate True Qi or Saber Qi to protect their bodies. It was not a problem to hold on for half a month.

Time passed bit by bit. They set off on the eighth of March. It took some time on the road, but it should only be a few days, now it's only mid-March at most.

The exotic beast had not yet appeared. The three of them sat cross-legged on the ground, unmoving. They were quickly covered by snowflakes, forming three ice sculptures. Perfectly blending with the icy and snowy environment around.

One day, two days, three days... They didn't know how long it had passed.

"Crack."

Suddenly, on the usually calm glacier, there was a faint vibration. On the solid glacier, a faint crack appeared.

"Boom boom boom."

As if something terrifying was hitting the glacier from underneath.

"The exotic beast is here!"

"Whoosh."

The three ice sculptures in front of the glacier opened their eyes instantly.

164. It seems too weak

"Crack."

The glacier was cracking. Numerous cracks appear, densely packed. The impact from below was getting louder and stronger.

"Boom."

Finally, the glacier shattered. A region of the glacier hundreds of meters in size was completely shattered.

"Splash."

A huge head slowly emerged from the North Ice Sea beneath the glacier. It looked somewhat like a bear.

However, when the head and body of this exotic beast gradually emerged, the three ice sculptures fell silent.

This exotic beast was a bear enlarged several hundreds of times. It was several hundred meters tall, as large as a mountain. It slowly crawled from the North Ice Sea onto the shore With every step it took, the ground shook.

"Liu Yibai, was this the exotic beast you spoke of? And it's a juvenile exotic beast?"

Shen Lianxin sent a message.

"Last time, it wasn't this big."

"When was the last time?"

"Thirty years ago."

Lin Fei fell silent. Shen Lianxin fell silent. Even Liu Yibai fell silent.

Previously, in Liu Yibai's description, this exotic beast was strong, but it was far from being as big as it was now, reaching several hundred of meters tall.

Thirty years ago, the exotic beast wasn't even thirty meters tall. What did this exotic beast eat in these thirty years? It directly grew to several hundreds of meters! Just looking at its size, that was the most straightforward deterrent.

Thirty years ago, Liu Yibai, facing an exotic beast less than thirty meters tall, already found it tricky and needed to bring Lin Fei along.

Now, facing the giant bear exotic beast reaching several hundred meters tall, the three of them really didn't have confidence. They didn't even have a glimmer of assurance.

"Should we go back, cultivate for some more time, and then come back?"

Shen Lianxin proposed a suggestion. Martial artists fight against the heavens and the earth, they do not fear. But not being afraid does not mean courting death.

Facing such a terrifying giant beast. Just the three of them? They probably couldn't even withstand a slap.

"Cultivate? At our level, we have reached the limit. Not to mention cultivating for some time. What if we cultivate for thirty or fifty years? Without foundation-building, there was no hope for even the slightest improvement.

The next time we come, we will still face this exotic beast. By then, this exotic beast will no longer be a juvenile exotic beast, but an adult exotic beast. It might even be stronger than a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator or Martial Saint!" Liu Yibai slowly spoke.

Their communication was done through spiritual messages. Therefore, it wouldn't affect the exotic beast.

Shen Lianxin also fell silent. He knew that Liu Yibai was right. Even if they cultivated for another thirty, fifty years, what could they achieve?

"Brother Lin, do we fight or not?"

Ever since the exotic beast appeared. It was Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai who were communicating. While Lin Fei had remained silent the whole time, not uttering a single word.

"Its eyes were its weak points! Even the strongest exotic beast has weaknesses. My saber was too conspicuous, it won't be able to harm its eyes. Brother Liu, your sword was silent and traceless, perhaps, it can blind its eyes. This was our only chance! And there was no way back!"

Lin Fei finally spoke. However, he didn't really answer the question of whether to fight or not. Instead, he pointed out the weak point of the exotic beast.

From the beginning, Lin Fei had never considered retreating. Instead, he had been looking for the weaknesses of the exotic beast.

Shen Lianxin was taken aback. Liu Yibai fell silent.

"Hahaha, excellent, Brother Lin's determination was admirable. I didn't expect that after hiding my sword for thirty years, my mental will still hasn't improved. What does it matter if I die today? Without becoming a Martial Saint, even if I survive, there would be no meaning!"

Liu Yibai began to laugh. His tone was incredibly determined.

"That's right, I have sealed my saber for twenty years. The loneliness and pain from not being able to improve have tortured me greatly. I would rather die than endure another day without any hope."

Shen Lianxin also solidified His resolve. In this battle, they might die, but they had to go ahead regardless. Because this was their only chance to establish a foundation. Their only hope!

"Brother Shen, we will hold off this exotic beast first, distract it. Brother Liu will seize the opportunity. However, Brother Liu, I hope you can seize the opportunity. We may not be able to hold on for long."

Lin Fei calmly arranged. And so, the three quietly waited.

Shen Lianxin was also brewing the timing, trying to lead the exotic beast as far away from the North Ice Sea as possible.

Otherwise, once they made their move, if they scared off the exotic beast and let the exotic beast escape into the North Ice Sea, wouldn't it all be for nothing? So, they waited quietly.

One step, two steps, three steps... The exotic beast was gradually moving away from the North Ice Sea. It was almost in front of the three ice sculptures.

"Swish".

In the next moment, one of the ice sculptures shattered. Shen Lianxin made His move with all his strength. Several hundreds of meters long saber light suddenly cut through the sky. The sharp saber blade pointed directly at the exotic beast.

"Ultimate Saber Slash!"

Shen Lianxin slashed out with His saber.

"Roar..."

The exotic beast roared angrily. It didn't look at Shen Lianxin's several hundred-meter-long saber light. It slapped directly out.

Amazingly, under the giant palm of the exotic beast, the saber light shattered. Even the skin of the exotic beast was not broken. Shen Lianxin could only watch as the giant palm fell.

"Boom".

The next moment, Lin Fei also made His move. Just as the exotic beast's giant palm was about to hit Shen Lianxin, he didn't try to save Shen Lianxin. Instead, he took advantage of the exotic beast's palm swing when its defense was open, and the Saber Qi in Lin Fei's body burst out.

In the void, there appeared a one thousand-meter-high saber energy, condensed into a heavenly saber! Exuding the power of a heavenly saber!

The terrifying power of the heavenly saber, like a huge mountain, pressed down on the exotic beast. Immediately, the exotic beast roared crazily, seemingly very angry.

This was the characteristic of "momentum". Whether it was a person or an exotic beast, as long as it was a living being, it will be suppressed by "momentum". And this was only the momentum of the heavenly saber. If it was real saber momentum. How strong would that be? Even, perhaps there would be no need to make a move. Just using the saber momentum to suppress would immobilize this exotic beast.

The roar of the exotic beast did not stop Lin Fei, he didn't hesitate at all. He clasped His hands together, just like holding up a big saber.

"Heavenly Saber Art, Slash!"

The one thousand meters high saber energy, with Lin Fei's saber intent bolstered, and the mysterious momentum of the heavenly saber suppressing.

This saber was Lin Fei's peak saber! Even, vaguely, this saber seemed to have broken some kind of boundary.

In the void, a trace of black cracks appeared. But it also disappeared in an instant as if it never appeared.

Lin Fei didn't care. His entire mind was on this saber. In his mind, there were no other thoughts, only this saber!

"Boom".

Finally, Lin Fei's one thousand meters saber energy landed on the head of the exotic beast. From top to bottom, it slashed down fiercely.

At the same time, Liu Yibai's figure didn't know when actually appeared on the head of the exotic beast. Silent and traceless, even Lin Fei did not perceive it.

Just as Liu Yibai's sword was about to pierce the exotic beast's eye, a line of blood appeared on the beast's head.

"Squash".

The next moment, the beast's head exploded, extending to its entire body.

With a "plop", the several hundred meters of the exotic beast was split in two. It was cut in half by Lin Fei's saber energy.

For a moment, Shen Lianxin fell silent. Liu Yibai fell silent. Even Lin Fei himself fell silent.

"It, it seems too weak..."

After a long while, Lin Fei slowly spoke.