Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor

"Boom!"

A thunderous explosion that resounded through the heavens erupted, raising billows of dust and smoke that shrouded the sky.

The Great Elders and Deacons of Immortal Sword Sect, upon witnessing the terrifying might of a single stroke from Li Chen, had their expressions turn as heavy as mountains in an instant.

But in that very moment, Li Chen suddenly grabbed Lian Hongshang's little hand and urgently shouted, "Let's go!"

Li Chen, who had just been taunting everyone present as mere ants and threatened to exterminate the entire Immortal Sword Sect, was now, in the very next second, making a hasty escape.

The turn of events was so swift it left everyone unable to react in time, standing frozen on the spot.

It took a while before Hong Song Taoist regained his senses, bellowing with furious frustration, "Chase after them, don't let them get away!"

But by the time anyone could act, there was no trace of Li Chen left in mid-air.

Not only was Li Chen's combat power formidable, but his escape speed was also top-notch, especially with the speed boost from the Unrivaled Immortal Shoes. In just a short time, he had already vanished without a trace, leaving the people of Immortal Sword Sect staring blankly at each other in a disheveled wind.

After escaping a hundred miles, Li Chen, seeing no one in pursuit, finally found a safe place to stop.

The incident had unfolded so quickly that Lian Hongshang had yet to recover from the shock.

"Chen, why did we have to run?" she asked.

Li Chen stretched out his finger and tapped Lian Hongshang's forehead, replying, "Are you silly? Didn't you see the crowd of them? The two of us can't fight them all off. Why run? Should we stay there for the New Year celebrations or something?"

Lian Hongshang, with her bright and watery eyes, looked completely bewildered.

"Uh, we can't beat them? Then why did you call them ants and say you would wipe out their entire Immortal Sword Sect?" she asked.

After thinking for a moment, Li Chen spoke with feigned depth, "That's called strategy, losing the battle but not the dignity."

Lian Hongshang paused for a moment and then covered her mouth, giggling uncontrollably.

"Hongshang, you're learning some bad habits!"

Seeing Lian Hongshang giggling, Li Chen couldn't help but move forward to pinch her exquisitely delicate cheeks.

Actually, if a real fight had broken out, with his Domineering Longevity Body and the protection of the Qingzhou Tripod, and wielding both the Seven-star Dragon Abyss and the Mystic Iron Heavy Sword as lethal weapons, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

Although Lian Hongshang also had the Ice Worm Silk Armor and the Purple Shadow Immortal Sword, two top-grade magical treasures, she's not as freakishly powerful as he is. If the fight had dragged on, she would definitely have suffered greatly.

Besides, they had killed those they needed to kill and taken the treasures they wanted; there was no need to get entangled with everyone further.

Moreover, now that the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sword Sect was crippled, the Guardian Elder was dead, and the Purple Shadow Immortal Sword was stolen, the entire strength of the sect was severely weakened. They posed no substantial threat to him, and there was no point in wasting precious time on these insignificant ants.

Seeing Li Chen deep in thought, Lian Hongshang blinked her eyes and asked, "Chen, where shall we go now?"

Li Chen looked in the direction of Penglai and said, "We'll head to Penglai Immortal Island. I hear the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition is going to be held there. Let's join in the excitement!"

Lian Hongshang's eyes sparkled with joy as she nodded softly, "Hmm, alright!"

…

Meanwhile, at the Bai Family in Qingyang City:

Elder Chi Yan from Immortal Sword Sect was sitting at the head of the table, with the junior disciples, Lvmeng and Bai Heng, standing to her left and right.

"Master, I've sent out everyone to search and even issued a Bounty Order, but there's still no news of that thief Li Chen. Do you think they might have already left Qingyang City?"

"In my opinion, those two thieves, though talented, are nothing more than Foundation Establishment cultivators. Hearing that Elder Chi Yan personally took action, they must be scared out of their wits and have already fled far away!"

A steward of the Bai Family casually chimed in, buttering up Elder Chi Yan with flattery.

As the saying goes, flattery works every time except on a horse!

Elder Chi Yan did not respond, but her face radiated pride.

Lvmeng, however, felt that things were definitely not that simple. She had interacted with Li Chen once before and knew that he was extremely proud and would never compromise or show fear without a fight.

However, she couldn't clearly explain why the other party suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Elder Chi Yan's gaze swept over, and seeing Lvmeng looking solemn and contemplative, she spoke up and asked, "Lvmeng, it seems you have something to say!"

Lvmeng thought for a moment and said, "Elder Uncle, I always have this ominous premonition that something is about to happen!"

Before Elder Chi Yan could press further, two disciples of the Immortal Sword Sect hurried over.

"Elder Chi Yan, something terrible has happened. The Sect Leader urgently summons you back!"

Elder Chi Yan's expression turned unpleasant, and with a fierce glare at them, he berated, "Stay calm and composed in face of trouble; that is the proper demeanor for our disciples of the Immortal Sword Sect. You two are panicking; where is your decorum?"

The two disciples meekly nodded in agreement after being chided.

Seeing that their attitude was acceptable, Elder Chi Yan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Alright, don't let it happen again. Now, what's the matter?"

"Reporting to the Elder, those two Loose Cultivators who killed the Bai Family Master last night have infiltrated the Sword Tomb sanctuary and stolen the Immortal Sword Purple Shadow and the Mystic Iron Heavy Sword. Guardian Elder Hu has sacrificed himself for our sect, and the Sect Leader is also gravely injured!"

"What did you say? Say it again?"

Just moments ago, Elder Chi Yan who had been reprimanding the disciples to remain calm, now suddenly rose to his feet as if his backside were on fire.

Lvmeng and Bai Heng also stood with their eyes wide and faces filled with disbelief.

The deed of Li Chen and Lian Hongshang breaking into the Sword Tomb sanctuary of the Immortal Sword Sect, stealing the Immortal Sword Purple Shadow, severely injuring the Sect Leader Hong Song Taoist, and killing Guardian Elder Hu, rapidly spread throughout Penglai Immortal Island.

It immediately caught the attention of the Heaven's Chosen Sons and Holy Daughters of the various Great Sects.

Normally, such an incident would not create such a stir.

But now, the once-in-sixty-years Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition was about to be held, presenting an excellent opportunity for making a name. Aside from the Ten Great Heavenly Sects, many hidden Great Sects would also have their disciples venture out to gain experience and improve their combat abilities.

The sudden emergence of Li Chen and Lian Hongshang as Heavenly Prides will inevitably lead some to associate them with these hidden sects.

To the southwest of Penglai Immortal Island, there was an Immortal Mountain shaped like a laurel tree.

This was the base of the Moon God Palace, one of the Ten Great Heavenly Sects.

A girl in white was dancing alone in the garden, under the moonlight.

"Moonlight Slash!"

The Sword Shadow whistled, entrancing and soul capturing. Under the cool moonlight, it was like a long, flowing ribbon of light, shimmering brilliantly.

"Sister Qing, your Moonlight Slash has improved a lot. No wonder the master said that she has never seen a disciple with higher talent than yours. But in the Mortal World, such a pearl is covered in dust. Otherwise, in this time's Heavenly Sword Mountain Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition, you will definitely shine and bring glory to our Moon God Palace!"

At this moment, a purple-clothed girl with a cherubic face ran over, smiling cheerily.

The one called Sister Qing was naturally Zhao Yuqing, who two years ago, was brought to the Moon God Palace from Mount Fuji by Jing Yi.

"Shui Yue, you're here!"

Zhao Yuqing greeted her with a calm smile.

To her, things like the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition and a moment of fame were just clouds in the sky.

If not for that person, she would probably be nothing but a solitary set of bones in a desolate grave by now.

At this thought, a complex ripple appeared in Zhao Yuqing's eyes.

"Squeak, squeak!"

A small crystal-clear insect peeked its head out from her shoulder, waving its adorable antennae.

"Little Qi!"

Zhao Yuqing softly called, and the little insect obediently jumped into her fair palm.

"Little Qi, it's been over two years now. Do you think he will really come to find us?"