Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1358: Great Cauldron Establishes Authority

Chapter 1358: Chapter 1358: Great Cauldron Establishes Authority

"What grade is that sword?"

Li Chenzhou, knowing that Fang Bai was well-informed, pointed to the black-sheathed long sword in the hand of the stone statue ahead and asked.

Fang Bai, seeing his fervent gaze and clear longing for the sword, smiled and said, "Brother Li, that sword is a water-attribute spiritual artifact, while you cultivate fire-system martial arts techniques. If that sword were in your hands, you would be unable to unleash even half of its power. It would be a complete waste!"

Li Chenzhou replied, "Even half its power would be fine. At least it’s better than the spear I’m using now!"

Fang Bai said, "Brother Li, leave the sword to me. I plan to give it to someone! Hmm, if I get the chance later, I will craft a spiritual artifact for you that’s even more powerful than this sword and perfectly suited for your use. How about that?"

Although Li Chenzhou greatly desired the sword, since Fang Bai had spoken like this, he couldn’t outright refuse. He casually asked, "Who do you plan to give it to?"

Fang Bai replied, "A friend..."

Li Chenzhou suddenly understood, his face breaking into a knowing smile as he said, "Planning to give it to that girl Chenyu, aren’t you?"

The value of a sword used by a Foundation Establishment expert was beyond measure. Unless it was someone you were extremely close to, how could Fang Bai bear to give it away?

Thus, Li Chenzhou immediately thought of Xia Chenyu, who had always been by Fang Bai’s side.

Li Chenzhou could see that, while Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu hadn’t crossed the final line in their relationship, their bond was closer than that of most martial partners in the world—saying they were spiritually connected wouldn’t be an understatement.

It was only fitting for Fang Bai to gift something precious to his woman.

Fang Bai laughed heartily and said, "Chenyu, like Brother Li, also has an Innate Fire Spirit Root, so that sword wouldn’t be suitable for her either. I’m planning to give it to another friend."

"Got it!"

Li Chenzhou chuckled and remarked, "A genius like you, Brother Fang, bound to have many women beside you... This other friend you mentioned is probably an extraordinary lady like Chenyu, isn’t she?"

"Close enough,"

Fang Bai didn’t deny it, smiling as he nodded.

Just now, Fang Bai had quickly pondered through his confidantes—Dongfang Rushi, Baili Mingyue, Linghu Qianjiao, and Linghu Baimei—all of whom possessed Innate Water Spirit Roots.

Among them, the Linghu sisters had even more astonishing physiques, combining dual water and fire attributes within their Extraordinary Holy Bodies.

The sword would be far more powerful in the hands of any of the four women than it would be with Li Chenzhou, perfectly maximizing its potential.

"Alright, the sword is yours. But... are you confident you can acquire it?"

Li Chenzhou gazed toward the black-sheathed long sword, sensing its overwhelming killing intent emanating from within the sheath. He couldn’t help but feel a deep, instinctual tremor of unease.

Li Chenzhou knew that the killing intent within the black-sheathed sword, similar to the stone pillar before the stone hall on the right, was extremely potent. Attempting to approach recklessly could result in fierce retaliation.

Acquiring the sword successfully would not be an easy task for Fang Bai.

Yet seeing the composed confidence emanating from Fang Bai, Li Chenzhou couldn’t help but wonder if this young man had some hidden trump card yet to be revealed.

"Brother Li, step back further. Don’t get injured by the sword intent later!"

After saying this, and seeing Li Chenzhou retreat dozens of meters, Fang Bai then formed a defensive Qi shield and slowly began walking toward the stone statue.

"Fang Bai, if you have any moves, use them quickly! Otherwise, when the killing intent in the sword erupts, it might be too late!"

As Fang Bai got closer to the stone statue, less than ten steps away, Li Chenzhou’s nerves were stretched taut.

Fang Bai continued his steady pace, unwavering as he advanced. When he reached two meters away from the stone statue, he could sense that the killing intent from the black-sheathed sword had intensified sharply. He knew that if he took another step or two, the murderous aura within the sword sheath would be triggered.

"Mad... This guy is mad..."

Seeing Fang Bai already stepping into an extremely perilous range without showing any sign of preparatory measures, Li Chenzhou stared wide-eyed, mumbling to himself in disbelief.

Just then, a green glow suddenly flickered before Li Chenzhou, and a man-sized blue-green cauldron appeared out of nowhere.

In the same instant that the green cauldron emerged, Fang Bai’s figure disappeared into it.

The blue-green cauldron radiated an ancient simplicity, its presence vast and majestic. A sweeping, primal pressure emanated from within the cauldron, suffocating Li Chenzhou.

The fierce killing intent emerging from the black-sheathed sword was significantly suppressed under the cauldron’s mighty aura.

"Brother Fang, where did you find that huge cauldron?"

Staring blankly at the colossal green cauldron, Li Chenzhou’s expression became one of utter astonishment. He couldn’t help but feel that, compared to the cauldron, the black-sheathed long sword seemed trivial.

The black-sheathed sword, a treasure belonging to a Foundation Establishment expert, was definitely extraordinary. Yet it was firmly suppressed by the green cauldron Fang Bai summoned, indicating that the cauldron was of a far superior grade—its power vastly surpassing the sword.

The longer Li Chenzhou interacted with Fang Bai, the more he felt that the man harbored countless secrets. Previously, he believed he understood Fang Bai rather well. Now he realized that Fang Bai remained elusive and inscrutable.

The blood-red long blade Fang Bai had wielded earlier, as well as the massive green cauldron before him now, were undoubtedly high-grade spiritual artifacts. He couldn’t fathom where Fang Bai had obtained them or how he had managed to master their use.

What Li Chenzhou couldn’t know was that the green cauldron was the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron, which Fang Bai had acquired in the mortal realm. He had brought it out now specifically to shield himself from the sword’s lethal aura.

In Fang Bai’s eyes, the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron far surpassed even celestial-grade spiritual artifacts. Although its full potential had yet to be unlocked, it was more than sufficient to protect against the killing intent left behind by a Foundation Establishment expert.

With such confidence, Fang Bai dared to attempt the retrieval of the black-sheathed sword.

"Move!"

From within the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron, Fang Bai let out a short command before the cauldron hurriedly surged toward the stone statue. In an instant, it arrived before the statue, mere inches away from the black-sheathed sword.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

...

The sword intent contained within the black-sheathed sword finally erupted.

In a flash, seven strands of sword intent burst forth, slashing simultaneously in rapid succession toward the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

...

The sharp ringing of metal reverberated like rain. Li Chenzhou clearly understood the power of these seven strands of sword intent—each one was capable of easily killing an Innate Perfection-level expert. If struck consecutively, even the mighty green cauldron might suffer damage.

As the ringing finally subsided, Li Chenzhou focused his gaze on the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron and sharply inhaled in disbelief.

The seven strands of sword intent—which could cleave through metal and destroy anything, and were capable of effortlessly killing Innate Perfection-level cultivators—had failed to leave even the slightest mark on the cauldron.

"What an amazingly solid cauldron!"

Li Chenzhou couldn’t help but exclaim loudly in admiration.

Fang Bai maneuvered the Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron forward again. Seeing the black-sheathed sword showing no more reaction, he realized its killing intent had been fully triggered earlier. Joy filled Fang Bai’s heart.