Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1352: Introducing the Stone Array

Chapter 1352: Chapter 1352: Introducing the Stone Array

The crescent moon curved like an eyebrow, while the stars sparkled like dreamy eyes.

The night scenery around Linghu Lake was breathtakingly beautiful.

The gentle breeze felt like a lover’s caress, whispering across one’s skin, evoking a sense of indescribable comfort and ease.

By this time of night, most of the treasure-seeking warriors by the lake had returned to the shore, sitting cross-legged to meditate and rejuvenate, preparing themselves to dive into the lake again tomorrow.

A small handful of unrelenting warriors, however, still surged in and out of the lake’s waters, hoping to get a step ahead of others and uncover the legendary Martial Artist Relics.

Wu De and Li Chenzhou, concerned about Xia Chenyu’s safety, had also returned to the shore for now as the sky grew darker.

"Brother Li, Taoist Priest Wu, it’s so late already, and Fang Bai hasn’t come back yet. I’m starting to get worried!"

Staring at the vast expanse of night, Xia Chenyu voiced her rising unease, her tone laden with concern, as she turned toward Wu De and Li Chenzhou.

Wu De comforted her, saying, "No need to worry. Brother Fang is now an Innate Expert of perfection. Adding all his formidable techniques into the equation, I doubt someone capable of harming him has even been born yet! But you’re right—Brother Fang is facing an extraordinarily strong opponent this time. Naturally, dealing with such a foe takes significant effort."

Li Chenzhou spread his True Essence Wings, soaring upwards before landing atop a nearby towering peak. He cast his gaze toward the dense northern forest, dozens of miles away from Linghu Lake, and after a moment, transmitted his voice down below to Xia Chenyu and Wu De: "The formation set by Brother Fang seems to remain inactive. He likely hasn’t lured Zu Hanjiao into it yet. Wu is correct—it takes a lot to deal with someone like Zu Hanjiao. Let’s give it some more time."

Xia Chenyu nodded, then turned to face the forest north of Linghu Lake, murmuring softly to herself, "Fang Bai, we’re all waiting for you! You must come back safely..."

......

Among the primordial forest dozens of miles north of Linghu Lake, Fang Bai and Zu Hanjiao were darting rapidly between towering trees that soared high into the heavens.

"Little Brother Fang, where exactly is that Martial Artist Relics you mentioned?"

After sprinting through the forest for a while, Zu Hanjiao couldn’t help but ask in a sweet and coy tone.

Having followed Fang Bai out of Spirit Lake City to this dense forest, Zu Hanjiao seized the opportunity while away from Xia Chenyu and Li Chenzhou’s interference to unleash her seductive charms to their fullest, subtly probing about the Martial Artist Relics whenever Fang Bai seemed "lost in thought."

Once a Foundation Establishment Expert herself, Zu Hanjiao noticed that the details Fang Bai disclosed about the Martial Artist Relics aligned with the characteristics one might expect. Thus, she became increasingly convinced Fang Bai wasn’t deceiving her, her heart thrumming with mounting excitement.

Since falling from the grand Three Thousand Worlds to the humble Three Thousand Minor Worlds, Zu Hanjiao discovered the scarce Essence Energy and cultivation resources here made returning to her peak nearly impossible. The prospect of ever re-entering the Three Thousand Worlds seemed nothing short of bleak, leaving her dejected and resentful.

Over the years, Zu Hanjiao subdued several Innate Experts, forcing them to search far and wide for high-ranked cultivation resources on her behalf. She even attempted to utilize the blood essence of Innate Spirit Root Martial Artists to refine elixirs, all in desperate pursuit of rekindling her power and securing a chance to return to the grand Three Thousand Worlds.

Upon learning from Fang Bai of Foundation Establishment Martial Artist Relics outside Spirit Lake City, Zu Hanjiao was ecstatic. She reasoned that if she could find cultivation treasures within those relics, her hopes of regaining her peak mastery—and her dreams of returning to the grand Three Thousand Worlds—would dramatically increase.

In Zu Hanjiao’s judgment, Fang Bai couldn’t have described the ruins of a Foundation Establishment Martial Artist in such detail unless he had seen them firsthand. After probing Fang Bai on several traits associated with Foundation Establishment Experts, her faith in his credibility solidified.

Little did she realize that in his past life, Fang Bai’s cultivation had begun at the Foundation Establishment stage; discussing its features came as second nature to him, as if planting bait she couldn’t help but swallow.

"Uh... don’t rush! It’s right up ahead, we’re almost there!"

Regarding Zu Hanjiao’s queries, Fang Bai gave a vague response, thinking to himself that the woman had already taken the bait—she wouldn’t abandon the chase now.

Zu Hanjiao, consumed by the lure of the Martial Artist Relics, was willing to enter the trap even if she suspected some deception from Fang Bai.

"By the way, Little Brother Fang, that relic of the Foundation Establishment Expert must hold many treasures, right? Since you’ve already ventured inside, surely you brought some items out?"

Zu Hanjiao asked playfully as they kept moving.

Fang Bai smiled bitterly, saying, "I did wish to take some treasures, but I couldn’t approach the Foundation Establishment expert’s remains."

Zu Hanjiao hesitated, her brows raising slightly as she asked, "What do you mean?"

Fang Bai replied, "On the finger of that Foundation Establishment expert, there’s a Spatial Ring that surely contains many treasures. But even that ring harbors an intense killing intent. When I tried to get near the remains, I triggered a strand of its killing intent. Had I not prepared in advance, I would’ve been dead on the spot."

He exhaled lightly and showed an expression of lingering fear.

Zu Hanjiao gasped audibly, her delicate mouth opening slightly in surprise. Her face appeared startled as she said, "You’re still daring enough to approach it again? Aren’t you worried about being injured by the killing intent?"

Fang Bai replied, "This time round, I’m checking whether the Martial Artist Relics have been discovered by anyone else, and I’m also experimenting with how to neutralize the killing intent of that Spatial Ring..."

Glancing at Zu Hanjiao briefly, he added with concern, "Miss Zu, once we arrive at the relic, you must remain outside the formation and wait. Don’t follow me inside, or your life could be in danger!"

"Understood! Thank you for your concern, Little Brother Fang!"

Zu Hanjiao giggled as she replied.

Throughout their journey, Zu Hanjiao had been repeatedly addressing him with honeyed "Little Brother Fang," her voice sugary sweet to the bone. If Xia Chenyu were present, she might silently curse the woman as a "seductive fox spirit" in frustration.

Due to the pure and abundant Essence Energy nurtured by its proximity to Linghu Lake, this primordial forest housed numerous powerful Spirit Beasts. While traveling, Fang Bai and Zu Hanjiao encountered many Spirit Beasts equivalent to human Innate Experts.

Yet, for the current Fang Bai, these Spirit Beasts posed no challenge; they fell one after another with simple gestures.

"Brother Fang is so impressive!"

After each of Fang Bai’s kills, Zu Hanjiao would exclaim excitedly, showering him with praises.

"Keep pretending! Soon you’ll realize how formidable my formation is!"

Fang Bai sneered inwardly, his thoughts mocking.

A moment later, the dense forest ahead gave way to a sprawling stone forest. The stone array within the forest rose unevenly, its layout seemingly chaotic to the average warrior. However, martial artists acquainted with formations could immediately sense the brilliance of the meticulously crafted Stone Forest Formation.

Being from an esteemed sect of the grand Three Thousand Worlds, Zu Hanjiao had some knowledge of formations. Upon seeing the Stone Forest Formation, she marveled at its complexity and depth. After careful observation, she managed to uncover a method to crack its secrets and couldn’t help but feel proud of herself.

"Miss Zu, please wait here while I check inside the formation. I won’t be long!"

Standing before the stone array, Fang Bai’s eyes gleamed with eagerness. After delivering these words to Zu Hanjiao, he proceeded into the formation hastily.

"Little Brother Fang, don’t be so impatient! I’ll join you inside!"

Zu Hanjiao appreciated the intricacy of the stone array, believing only a Foundation Establishment expert possessed the skill to craft it. The faint suspicion in her heart now dissolved completely, giving way to uncontrollable excitement. Laughing charmingly, she shifted her form and followed Fang Bai into the array without hesitation.