Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 418 - 415: Withered Tree Meets Spring [Third Update]

Chapter 418: Chapter 415: Withered Tree Meets Spring [Third Update]

"Tiger Venerate, Tiger Venerate!"

Sunx Baiyang hurried over upon seeing the Thousand-Year Divine Tiger on its last breath.

It was only then that the Divine Tiger could see clearly that the person was not the Medicine King Sunx Simiao from years past, but his descendant, the current Valley Master Sunx Baiyang.

When it saw the figure behind Sunx Baiyang, a fierce and angry light immediately flashed in its cloudy eyes.

It wanted to roar, but it was as if something stuck in its throat; it couldn’t make a sound. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Li Chen, sensing its hostility, stepped forward gently and patted its head.

"I can save you, but after I do, you must come with me!"

Even though the Divine Tiger couldn’t talk, it was naturally insightful and had an intelligence no different from normal humans, so understanding human speech was of course not a problem.

As it heard this young man in front of it could save him, its expression was one of shock.

Sunx Baiyang was also startled and asked anxiously, "Immortal Master Li, can you really save the Tiger Venerate?"

Li Chen nodded and replied, "I can save it. I possess a Divine Skill called ’Revival of the Withered Wood,’ which can cleanse its marrow and remodel its bones, bringing it back to life!"

"But, let’s get this straight first—if I revive it, this Divine Tiger must come with me!"

After saying that, he turned his gaze to Sunx Baiyang.

His gaze was gentle, but it was not like he was asking; it more resembled an undeniable command.

Sunx Baiyang’s face showed a hint of hesitation. But looking at the Divine Tiger, which was nearly breathless and on the verge of death, he made up his mind and agreed, "Fine, let’s do as Immortal Master Li says!"

"Immortal Master Li, do you need any Spiritual Medicine? I will order someone to fetch it from the medicinal storehouse right away!"

Li Chen was about to nod, but then he remembered the storehouse had been emptied by him, so he quickly waved his hand.

"No need, there is no Spiritual Medicine I require in your storehouse!"

"Now, you all go down first. Nobody is allowed to come in without my command!"

Sunx Baiyang gave Li Chen a fist-and-palm salute and said, "We leave the Tiger Venerate in your capable hands, Immortal Master!"

After that, he led his disciples out of the apricot forest.

Li Chen used jade stones to lay out a Spirit Gathering Array in the center of the apricot forest according to the River Diagram and Luo Script, gathering all of the Vitality Spiritual Power condensed by the apricot forest into it.

The Divine Tiger cocked its head, staring at Li Chen with its beastly pupils, full of surprise.

Li Chen smiled gently at it and said, "Trust me, come on in!"

The Divine Tiger watched Li Chen intently for a long while before it struggled to stand up and walked into the center of the Spirit Gathering Array.

"I’m about to start the healing process, and it might be painful, so you have to endure it and listen to my instructions, alright?"

Li Chen instructed while looking at the Divine Tiger.

The Divine Tiger met Li Chen’s gaze for three seconds, then nodded vigorously, letting out a low growl.

"Good, let’s begin!"

Li Chen conjured a vortex in the palm of his hand, enveloping the Divine Tiger within it like a soap bubble, which slowly ascended.

Immediately after, he brought his palms together in prayer, with a silver needle between each finger gap, shining brilliantly under the sunset.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

The silver needles sliced through the air, piercing into the various acupoints on the Divine Tiger’s body.

Overwhelmed with pain, the Divine Tiger roared up toward the sky.

"If you don’t want to die, endure it!"

Li Chen shouted, leaping up and slapping a heavy palm onto the great tiger’s head.

"Dharma Initiation!"

The Divine Tiger felt its head buzzing, stars swirling before its eyes, ringing in its ears.

It subconsciously wanted to struggle, but before it could move, Li Chen’s voice reached its ears again.

"Now is the crucial moment; don’t move!"

Under Li Chen’s thunderous cry, the Divine Tiger gradually regained its senses, gritting its teeth tightly and enduring the agony in its body.

"Endure for a bit longer, the marrow-cleansing and bone-refinement will begin shortly, bringing rejuvenation to the withered wood!"

Li Chen absorbed the exuberant vitality of a hundred thousand apricot blossoms and poured it all into the Divine Tiger’s body, performing the marrow-cleansing and bone-refinement.

The apricot blossoms, originally just buds, bloomed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye. In a blink of an eye, they withered and fell with the wind.

The Disciples of Medicine King Valley saw the Ten Miles of Apricot Forest all withering and showed a look of surprise on their faces.

"Ah, what’s going on? The apricot blossoms that never wither are starting to fade?"

"I don’t know, is there some problem inside?"

The Disciples discussed in small groups, but in the end, they couldn’t figure out the reason.

Eventually, they all turned their gaze towards Valley Master Sunx Baiyang.

Great Elder Pang Guang stepped forward and asked with a somber voice, "Brother, do you think that Immortal Master Li can really save the Tiger Venerate?"

Sunx Baiyang pondered for a moment before answering, "The Tiger Venerate’s time has come; it’s destiny. Logically speaking, it’s beyond the help of mortals. But then, Immortal Master Li is someone who defies heaven and changes fate. Therefore, I can’t quite say whether he can save the Tiger Venerate or not."

Pang Guang looked around and said, "Brother, if Immortal Master Li really saves the Tiger Venerate, are we truly going to let him take it away?"

Sunx Baiyang looked at Pang Guang and countered, "The Himalayan Snow Monster, the Snake Spirit Temple, the Tianzhu Mountain Master — none could keep him. Do you think you have what it takes to stop him?"

Pang Guang had a complex expression and was at a loss for words.

To use all of Medicine King Valley’s force and sacrifice all the Disciples’ lives would probably not be enough to stop this Killing God.

The Supreme Xinglin has come to such a state; it is indeed sad and lamentable.

Sunx Baiyang had a broader perspective than Pang Guang; he stroked his goatee and said, "In the past, my ancestor, Medicine King Sunx Simiao, just relieved the Tiger Venerate from a fishbone stuck in its throat. Out of gratitude, it willingly served as my ancestor’s mount, enduring all hardships without complaints."

"After my ancestor ascended to immortality, it guarded the apricot forest for thirteen hundred years, saving Medicine King Valley from numerous perils, and has long repaid its debt of gratitude."

"If Immortal Master Li can truly work wonders and save its life, whether it stays or leaves should be up to the Tiger Venerate itself. We should not obstruct its choice!"

Pang Guang nodded and said, "Brother speaks the truth; it’s my lack of foresight."

At that moment, a propitious light soared into the sky.

The roar of the tiger was earth-shattering.

"The Tiger Venerate is saved, the Tiger Venerate is saved!"

Hearing the tiger’s roar, including Valley Master Sunx Baiyang, all the Disciples of Medicine King Valley were overjoyed.

The Tiger Venerate was not only their totem but also had watched over every one of the Disciples grow up within the valley.

Moreover, the Divine Tiger was gentle in nature. Many Disciples had been in close contact with it, and their affection for it ran deep.

During this time when the Tiger Venerate was critically ill, all the Disciples of Medicine King Valley had been running around working hard for it, even secretly shedding tears.

Now seeing it regain vitality, they knelt on the ground, overcome with joy, weeping, and offering their thanks to their ancestors for protecting the Tiger Venerate and Medicine King Valley.

The rejuvenated Divine Tiger was much smaller, only a third of its original size, but its majestic presence remained, and every step it took was robust and powerful.

Seeing Li Chen and the Divine Tiger emerge, Sunx Baiyang and the others hurriedly went to meet them.

"Thank you, Immortal Master Li, for saving its life!"

Li Chen smiled faintly, his demeanor as light as a breeze, as he said, "It was a simple effort, Valley Master Sunx need not be so courteous!"

After saying so, he turned to look at the Ten Miles of Apricot Forest behind him, smiled apologetically, and said, "To save this guy’s life, causing all the apricot blossoms to wither, I’m indeed sorry!"

Sunx Baiyang shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Immortal Master Li speaks too seriously; apricot blossoms that have withered can bloom again. Once the Tiger Venerate passes on, it cannot be brought back to life."

Li Chen smiled slightly and said, "That’s good then. Following our previous agreement, I will take this fellow away!"

Sunx Baiyang hurriedly stepped forward, blocking Li Chen’s path.

Li Chen’s expression slightly changed as he questioned, "Valley Master Sunx, what does this mean? Do you intend to break your promise?"

Sunx Baiyang quickly explained, "Immortal Master Li, you misunderstand, it’s just that it’s getting late. Why not stay the night in the valley before leaving? And also, let us bid farewell to the Tiger Venerate. Would that be alright?"

Li Chen glanced at the Divine Tiger, saw it looking at him with pleading eyes, and then gently nodded, "That’s fine. We shall stay in the valley for the night, and leave tomorrow morning."

Having said that, under Sunx Baiyang’s cordial invitation, he entered the valley.

Pang Guang watched as their silhouettes disappeared from view, then made up an excuse to quietly slip away from the valley.

He planned to leave the valley to seek someone.

Someone who could slay Immortal Master Li and allow him, Pang Guang, to ascend to the esteemed position of Master of Medicine King Valley!