Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1186: Purgatory Sea

Chapter 1186: Chapter 1186: Purgatory Sea

Several days later, the higher-ups of the Green Bamboo Stronghold were pleasantly surprised to discover that Stronghold Head Gu, whose strength had remained dormant for years, had actually made noticeable advancements in just a few days.

If this continues, perhaps in three to five years, Stronghold Head Gu could potentially break through and advance to the Universe Level Realm.

Soon after, Stronghold Head Gu shared with the other high-ranking individuals of Green Bamboo Stronghold the several sets of Martial Arts Techniques left behind by Fang Bai, which, after reviewing, made them as excited as he was. Their eyes shone brightly with excitement.

The lower-ranking disciples of Green Bamboo Stronghold, of course, did not know what exactly thrilled their superiors so much, but their superiors’ happiness naturally made them happy too. Hence a festive atmosphere pervaded the entire Green Bamboo Stronghold.

Ten days later, Fang Bai emerged from the bamboo tower of his retreat, leaving behind a batch of high-quality elixirs and Spiritual Artifacts before bidding farewell to Stronghold Head Gu and other high-ranking individuals of Green Bamboo Stronghold. He prepared to journey across the Myriad Miles Ocean to the Shenwu Continent, in search of his friends and family from the Huaxia Sect.

Those accompanying Fang Bai included Su Linglong, Zhuge Lian, Linghu Qianjiao, Linghu Baimei, as well as the Fat Taoist, Wu De.

In fact, upon learning that the Shenwu Continent was a Cultivation Holy Land of the True Martial Realm, Wu De had always wanted to go there for challenges and adventures. However, he had heard about the ferocious Sea Beasts hidden beneath Myriad Miles Ocean that often attacked passing ships. Some weaker or unlucky Martial Artists might even fall in the vast ocean, which left him apprehensive.

Moreover, it was said that Cosmic Level Experts were as common as dogs on Shenwu Continent, and even Vast Level Experts were a dime a dozen. Wu De felt that his own strength was too weak to ensure his own safety on Shenwu Continent, so he temporarily dismissed the idea of going there for adventure, choosing instead to concentrate on cultivation in Green Bamboo Stronghold until he reached the Cosmic Level Realm before going there.

However, upon knowing that Fang Bai was heading to Shenwu Continent, Wu De became tempted. Knowing that Fang Bai could even kill Cosmos Level perfection experts, he would have more security traveling with him. Thus, he clamored to follow along with Fang Bai.

Not only did Fang Bai not refuse Wu De, but he was also actually welcoming of his decision to join.

Back in the Secular World, Wu De had also participated in the Combined Assault Formation exercises taught by Fang Bai. If they encountered danger on Shenwu Continent, with Wu De there, they could form a Six-Person Combined Assault Formation. Even when faced with genuine Universe Level Experts, they would have the capacity to fight and win.

The high-ranking individuals of Green Bamboo Stronghold, including Stronghold Head Gu, escorted Fang Bai and his companions ten miles out of the stronghold before parting with them with reluctance and sorrow.

Located hundreds of miles from Green Bamboo Stronghold was Youlong Port, the only seaport within thousands of miles.

Youlong Port belonged to Green Bamboo Stronghold, with the Elder of Reception Hall, Qiu Menglan, leading some elite disciples who were stationed there year-round.

Originally, Youlong Port had only one ship, but after Green Bamboo Stronghold defeated Swiftwind Valley, they took over Swiftwind Valley’s two ships. Thus, Youlong Port had three ships taking turns sailing out to sea each year, going back and forth between Tiansheng Continent and Shenwu Continent.

The ocean spanning thousands of miles between Tiansheng Continent and Shenwu Continent was known by Martial Artists as the "Purgatory Sea." This moniker stems from the countless Martial Artists who have perished there over millennia.

The lives taken were not just due to Purgatory Sea’s harsh conditions at sea, but also due to the attacks of vicious Spirit Beasts within the sea.

Most of the lurking Purgatory Sea Beasts were ferocious and aggressive, fond of attacking passing ships, preying on the Martial Artists and Cultivation Resources aboard.

Sea Beasts typically had massive bodies and tough flesh; some could even breathe out Essence Energy. Their attack power and destructiveness were extremely formidable. If a smaller ship had the misfortune of encountering a large Sea Beast while sailing through Purgatory Sea, there was a possibility that it could be overturned.

Even the most powerful Wind System Martial Artist in this world only possesses brief flying ability; hence, once a ship capsized, the martial artists on board would ultimately become a delicious treat for the sea beasts.

To cope with the fierce winds and towering waves of the Purgatory Sea, as well as the attacks from sea beasts, the few sects of Tiansheng Continent that owned sea ships had no choice but to construct each ship incredibly sturdy, ever larger in size, and they also spent a fortune to employ Array Masters to set up Defensive Arrays on the sea ships in order to enhance their survivability.

After reaching Youlong Port, Fang Bai and company, with Green Bamboo Stronghold Elder Qiu Menglan personally leading, boarded the largest and most luxurious of the three ships currently in possession of Qingzhu Stronghold and settled into the most extravagant fifth level of the ship.

Due to the dangerous journey and the huge expenses involved, martial artists who wanted to board a sea ship and set sail had to pay a considerable fare, which varied depending on the size of the room and the quality of the facilities, ranging from tens of thousands to as much as a hundred thousand.

Based on a sea ship’s capacity to carry a thousand martial artists at once, a single trip to and from Shenwu Continent could yield a revenue of over a hundred million Essence Stones.

Such enormous benefits made some powerful sects salivate with envy, so they spared no expense in constructing sea ships and willingly took on significant risks to travel between the two continents.

Given Fang Bai’s identity, naturally, he did not need to pay the fare.

There was still some time before the sea ship set sail; Fang Bai and others were sitting in a spacious room on the fifth level of the ship, looking out of the window at the scenery and chatting casually from time to time.

Fang Bai, having lived through two lifetimes, had almost seen all kinds of sights and sat there with a heart serene as still water, his complexion calm.

Su Linglong and the other four ladies, as well as Wu De, looking at the majestic and boundless blue sea and sky outside the window, were all tense and excited, filled with longing for the distant and mysterious Shenwu Continent.

In the next half an hour, a continuous stream of martial artists from all over Tiansheng Continent arrived at Youlong Port, paid a sum as ship fare to the Qingzhu Stronghold disciples, and boarded the sea ship, settling into their chosen rooms.

Once the thousands of guest rooms were filled with martial artists, the disciples of Qingzhu Stronghold began to lift the anchor, preparing to set sail.

"Wait... wait..." At this moment, faint shouts could be heard coming from the distant coast; Fang Bai’s heart stirred upon hearing the noise, and he released his Divine Sense to investigate towards the source of the sound.

"It’s the four of them..." The information Fang Bai gathered with his Divine Sense was quickly relayed back, and the images of Ghost Hand, Niu Ben, Xiong Yingxiong, and a slender and statuesque girl appeared in his mind.

The girl was only about sixteen or seventeen, dressed in a pink long dress, with hair like a waterfall, skin as snowy, and features as picturesque, exuding an ethereal aura, indeed the secular world’s Dongfang Family’s young beauty, Dongfang Ruhua.

Ghost Hand, Niu Ben, and Xiong Yingxiong were all disciples of Fang Bai from the Secular World, who followed him voluntarily in pursuit of the Martial Dao to the True Martial Realm.

Dongfang Ruhua had been one of Fang Bai’s intimate female friends in the Secular World. When she heard that Fang Bai was leaving the Secular World, she and her sister Dongfang Rushi gave up everything in their family and followed him resolutely.

Fang Bai did not expect to encounter Dongfang Ruhua and the other three here. After detecting their figures with his Divine Sense, he abruptly stood up, rushed out of the sea ship, asked the Qingzhu Stronghold disciple who controlled the ship to delay its departure, then leaped off the sea ship and headed towards Dongfang Ruhua and the others.