The Mountain Gods Valley duo clearly couldn't break through any time soon, and the longer the fight dragged on, the more exhausted they'd become.
Max's mind began to move swiftly, calculating risk and timing. 'Maybe... I can reap the benefits without lifting a finger.' His instincts told him that with patience, the opportunity would present itself. For now, he would wait—silent as the snow, sharp as a blade, ready to strike the moment the balance tipped.
Just then the Snow Bear King roar!
"AAAOOO!"
At the roar of the Snow Bear King, the atmosphere inside the cave shifted violently. The thunderous growl echoed across the icy walls like a command from a warlord, and the effect was immediate—dozens of snow bears responded in unison, charging down from the deeper parts of the cave like an avalanche of muscle and frost.