Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1354: Something Strange Under the Lake!

Chapter 1354: Chapter 1354: Something Strange Under the Lake!

It is said that there used to be powerful Innate-level Spirit Beasts in Linghu Lake, but ever since Martial Artist Remnants were discovered at the lakebed, those Spirit Beasts have vanished without a trace.

Some believe the Spirit Beasts fled to the nearby deep mountains and dense forests out of fear of being hunted by human Martial Artists.

Without the Spirit Beasts, Linghu Lake has become a place free of restraint for Martial Artists, drawing thousands every day—from Cosmic Level Experts to Innate Experts—dreaming of uncovering the Martial Artist relics hidden at the bottom of the lake and achieving rapid breakthroughs in strength.

"Old Taoist Wu, are you sure no Spirit Beasts remain in Linghu Lake?"

After diving into the deepest part of the lake, Fang Bai suddenly paused his movements and sent a message to Wu De, who was following behind him.

"What’s the matter?"

Wu De, knowing Fang Bai wouldn’t say such a thing without reason, felt a sudden jolt of unease and immediately stopped swimming.

"When I first arrived at Linghu Lake, the Martial Artists gathered around this area all said so... Earlier, I dived in with Brother Li, and neither of us detected any sign of Spirit Beasts... Brother Fang, did you sense something?"

While responding to Fang Bai, Wu De’s nerves began to tighten.

Fang Bai remained silent for a dozen breaths before finally saying, "I seem to have sensed the presence of Spirit Beasts just now... The aura was faint, but I am certain there are Spirit Beasts at the bottom of this lake! Not only that, there’s definitely more than one!"

Wu De’s face turned pale upon hearing Fang Bai’s words. His beady eyes widened as he nervously scanned his surroundings.

But with his current cultivation level, Wu De could only see objects within a hundred meters around him; any further, it was pitch black.

"If you’re scared, then go back to the surface! Wait for me on the shore."

Fang Bai turned his head and shot a disdainful glance at Wu De.

Wu De was indeed afraid. He had heard before that the lake housed Innate-level Spirit Beasts. If that were true, and if there were multiple as Fang Bai claimed, it would be quite the predicament.

Even Martial Artists who had mastered Water System Techniques were considerably slower underwater compared to Spirit Beasts of the same level. If a Spirit Beast were to launch a sudden attack from the depths, Fang Bai might have a chance to escape to the surface, but Wu De certainly wouldn’t.

Thus, upon hearing Fang Bai’s words, Wu De felt his scalp tighten. His first instinct was to immediately surface and flee.

But Fang Bai’s disdainful look made Wu De bristle with anger. If he fled now, his lifelong reputation would be utterly ruined. In the future, he wouldn’t be able to hold his head high in front of Fang Bai.

"Stop looking at me with that expression... Did I ever say I was scared?"

Seeing Fang Bai’s composed demeanor, Wu De suddenly recalled that this guy knew Beast Taming techniques. No wonder he appeared so confident. With his Innate cultivation in perfection, Fang Bai might really have the ability to tame Innate-level Spirit Beasts.

"Hmph, you want me to leave so you can have the treasures all to yourself? Fat chance!"

Wu De rolled his eyes at Fang Bai and snorted.

Wu De thought to himself that one must risk a pawn to catch a wolf. Taking some risks to uncover the Foundation Establishment Martial Artist relics at the lakebed was worth it. If Spirit Beasts did attack, Fang Bai surely wouldn’t leave him for dead.

"If you’re unafraid, then follow me!"

Fang Bai laughed heartily and resumed diving toward the lakebed.

Wu De gritted his teeth and followed behind.

After diving several hundred meters further, their feet finally touched the muddy lakebed.

The water pressure here was immense, far beyond Wu De’s ability to withstand. Earlier, Li Chenzhou had explored here, but Wu De had stayed well away.

This time, Wu De came only because Fang Bai had enveloped him in the True Essence Barrier for protection. Otherwise, Wu De wouldn’t have dared step into this area.

"The Spirit Beast aura here seems stronger than it was earlier..."

Fang Bai furrowed his brows, spreading his Divine Sense in every direction as he murmured to himself.

"Where are the Spirit Beasts? I think you’re just trying to scare me... Brother Li has the same cultivation level as you. Earlier, when he was here, he didn’t notice anything unusual..."

Wu De muttered under his breath.

Fang Bai replied, "You should know that among Martial Artists of the same cultivation level, none can match me! Even Brother Li! What I can sense, Brother Li may not be able to!"

Wu De fell silent.

Having known Fang Bai since their days in the secular world, Wu De was well aware of Fang Bai’s extraordinary talent. His ability to challenge higher levels was nothing short of monstrous. At the same cultivation level, even Li Chenzhou wouldn’t be his match.

However, they were now at the deepest section of the lakebed, hundreds of meters underwater. If Spirit Beasts launched an attack here, escaping would be exponentially more difficult for the two of them.

Wu De once again felt the urge to retreat and stammered, "Brother Fang, shouldn’t we... head back to the surface for now?"

Fang Bai ignored him, his expression gradually growing serious.

"There’s something unusual... beneath the lakebed mud..."

Fang Bai murmured, his eyes suddenly lighting up as he exclaimed, "I’ve figured it out!"

Wu De jumped in shock and said, "Could you not startle me like that? What have you figured out?"

Fang Bai’s eyes burned as he pointed at the mud below them and said to Wu De, "What if I told you there’s a Spirit Beast beneath this mud... would you believe me?"

"A Spirit Beast beneath the mud? You’re joking, right? Hahaha... Hahaha... Haha... Ha... Ha..."

Wu De laughed loudly at Fang Bai, but as his laughter dwindled, a troubling thought came to mind and his chuckles grew weak and eventually ceased.

"Are you saying..."

Seeing Fang Bai’s solemn expression, Wu De’s throat dried up, his heart pounding wildly.

"If my guess is correct, the Martial Artist relics lie beneath this lakebed, and the Spirit Beasts... are inside them."

Even though Wu De had considered this possibility, it was still difficult for him to grasp. "This... this... how is that possible?"

Linghu Lake had existed for countless millennia, its bottom filled with deep sediment. What kind of Martial Artist would have the ability to construct a sanctuary beneath the lakebed mud?

And how would Spirit Beasts even gain access to a cultivation retreat buried under the mud?

It was said that the owner of the Martial Artist relics in Linghu Lake was a Foundation Establishment Expert. Could a Foundation Establishment Expert’s powers truly reach such heights?

Staring at Fang Bai in a daze, Wu De’s thoughts became a chaotic mess.

"Perhaps, when the relics were being built, Linghu Lake didn’t exist. Later, a dramatic change in the world shifted the terrain of the relic site, forming the current lake. As the relics were submerged by water over the ages, they gradually became buried deep beneath sediment..."

While Wu De remained in a stupor, Fang Bai didn’t waste any time. As he spoke, the Spatial Ring on his left hand flickered faintly, and the Blood-Drinking Mad Blade appeared in his grip.

"Huff..."

"Huff..."

"Huff..."

Fang Bai swung the blade, sending three arcs of crimson blade energy surging out from its surface, forcefully slicing through the lake water and landing on the thick mud below.