Although the Northern Dark Immortal Emperor remained at a disadvantage throughout the duel, he did not retreat. To buy more time for the Northern Nether Immortal Palace, he fought with every ounce of strength, stubbornly holding back the Kunpeng Demon Emperor's attacks and keeping the battlefield firmly outside the Immortal Island.
They fought from day into night, then from night until dawn. Heaven crumbled and earth split, seawater surged up into the firmament, and ice crystals froze the river of stars.
After three days and three nights, the Northern Dark Immortal Emperor could hold out no longer and finally retreated into the Northern Nether Immortal Palace.
The moment he returned, the Island-Guarding Grand Formation began operating at full power, multiplying its defensive strength several times over.
The Kunpeng Demon Emperor fiercely battered the Island-Guarding Grand Formation for quite some time, but still failed to breach its defenses. With no other choice, he withdrew, bringing this clash of supreme powers that had shaken the Northern Nether Immortal Domain to a temporary close.
Yet the one who benefited most from this battle was none other than Liu Changxu. Throughout the clash, he had been wholly immersed in observation and contemplation. His comprehension of the Origin Laws reached complete perfection, and he even attained an introductory grasp of the Spatial Great Dao Laws, bringing a qualitative leap in his strength.
If he encountered that Great Encompassing snow bear again, Liu Changxu might still be unable to defeat it, but escaping with his family would pose no problem at all.
After the battle ended, Liu Changxu returned with his wife and children to the cave abode where they were staying.
The family sat together in a heavy, oppressive silence.
Huang Yuqiang said anxiously:
"Husband, what should we do next?"
Liu Changxu lifted the immortal