Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1367: Fighting Fire with Fire

Chapter 1367: Chapter 1367: Fighting Fire with Fire

Pfft!

Pfft!

Pfft!

The intent to kill emerges, blood splatters.

In an instant, three more Innate Experts let out agonized screams, falling under Li Chenzhou’s spear.

At the same time, the Fire Bat Sword in Zu Hanjiao’s hand darted forward like a venomous serpent, closing within three feet of Fang Bai’s chest.

This strike carried Zu Hanjiao’s full strength—sharp and swift, it was undoubtedly the most formidable sword technique she could currently execute.

Zu Hanjiao understood that while Fang Bai’s cultivation level might not rival hers, the Ink Jade Sword in his hand, a Holy Grade Spiritual Artifact, likely surpassed her Fire Bat Sword in rank.

Previously at the bank of Linghu Lake, Fang Bai braved all to rescue Xia Chenyu, delivering a breathtaking sword strike that even compelled Zu Hanjiao to back down and avoid the confrontation.

This proved that with the Ink Jade Sword’s empowerment, Fang Bai’s combat capability already rivaled hers.

However, Zu Hanjiao, once a Foundation Establishment Expert, remained proud and confident. She believed that even with equal combat strength, her vast experience accumulated in the Three Thousand Great Worlds would allow her to defeat Fang Bai and secure victory in this duel.

Zu Hanjiao placed immense faith in this sword strike. Even if it didn’t kill Fang Bai outright, she was certain it would deal him a heavy blow.

Yet to her surprise, Fang Bai’s figure suddenly blurred as a fierce gust of wind surged forth, narrowly evading her Fire Bat Sword. Only a corner of his garment caught the blade’s energy, shattering into snow-like scraps that fluttered in the air.

"You... you have an Innate Wind Spirit Root? You’re a Dual Attribute Innate Spiritual Root?"

Zu Hanjiao exclaimed in disbelief, her face etched with astonishment.

Fang Bai ignored her inquiry and said in a deep tone, "Reconsider the two conditions I proposed earlier. This is your last chance—whether you live or die all depends on your choice!"

Zu Hanjiao was a martial artist from the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Fang Bai desired information about those worlds from her, which was why he wished to avoid killing her.

However, if Zu Hanjiao obstinately refused to cooperate, Fang Bai wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate her to prevent future troubles.

"Die!"

Zu Hanjiao lashed out sharply, answering Fang Bai with an onslaught.

The Fire Bat Sword danced like the wind, its blade engulfed in Fire Primordial Qi, appearing as if swathed in roaring flames. Countless fire bats, each the size of a washbasin, surged forth from the flames, spewing streams of fire as they swarmed toward Fang Bai, enclosing him in an infernal sea.

The temperature within a radius of ten-plus meters skyrocketed. Fang Bai’s figure vanished amidst the flames.

Fire Bat Soul Burning!

This was Zu Hanjiao’s ultimate technique—a formidable ability that consumed significant True Yuan. She rarely deployed it unless facing an especially troublesome foe.

"Let’s see if you survive this time!"

Zu Hanjiao muttered through gritted teeth, watching Fang Bai engulfed in flames.

Her cultivation technique was of Holy Grade Martial Arts, and the fire generated by her Fire Primordial Qi possessed exceedingly high temperatures and unparalleled destructive power. Even a mere touch of these flames could strip flesh to bone, leaving near-irremediable wounds.

But Zu Hanjiao had underestimated her foe once again.

After subduing the "Red Silkworm Spirit Fire" in the Eternal Death Zone, Fang Bai’s body underwent rigorous tempering by flames. Since then, fire had become the least of his fears.

For Fang Bai, the fiery sea surrounding him felt like soaking in a warm spring, not only harmless but surprisingly refreshing.

However, due to the obstruction of flames, Zu Hanjiao could only catch glimpses of Fang Bai’s silhouette, unable to discern his actual state.

Dozens of Innate Experts battling fiercely with Li Chenzhou couldn’t withstand the scorching temperatures and retreated tens of meters, pausing their combat to turn and observe the scene by the fiery sea, their reactions mixed.

Most Innate Experts believed Fang Bai’s death was imminent and breathed out in relief, thinking Zu Hanjiao’s safety ensured their survival.

Li Chenzhou, on the other hand, burst into hearty laughter, looking at Zu Hanjiao as if she were a fool. "Haha... You old woman, using fire against Fang Bai... Haha!"

Li Chenzhou was aware of Fang Bai’s mastery over the "Red Silkworm Spirit Fire." Every time he saw that terrifying little flame on Fang Bai’s fingertip, it filled him with dread.

The "Red Silkworm Spirit Fire," though small, had created an Eternal Death Zone spanning a thousand miles and nurtured an Essence Stone Vein with an astonishing reserve.

Now that this fearsome flame was under Fang Bai’s control, even if Fang Bai couldn’t unleash its full potential, it was still lethal enough to decimate Innate Experts like Li Chenzhou himself.

In Li Chenzhou’s view, despite Zu Hanjiao’s superior cultivation level, her imposing flames were nothing compared to Fang Bai’s fire, a contest of triviality versus magnificence.

Moments later, Zu Hanjiao finally realized something was amiss.

Within the fire, Fang Bai’s aura hadn’t diminished but instead grew stronger.

This indicated that Fang Bai wasn’t harmed by the flames but was drawing strength from them.

"This... how is this possible?"

Zu Hanjiao stared in disbelief, her expression as though she’d seen a ghost.

Just then, the surrounding blaze began visibly dissipating, retracting rapidly.

When the fire’s range contracted to less than ten feet, all the martial artists present, including Zu Hanjiao, finally saw what had happened to the vanishing Fire Primordial Qi—it was being absorbed by Fang Bai’s body.

Zu Hanjiao gasped, stiffened with shock. What she saw defied everything she had ever encountered in her Martial Dao journey.

"You... you..."

As Fang Bai’s figure came into sharp focus, Zu Hanjiao saw him entirely unscathed. Her vision darkened as fear overwhelmed her.

To absorb massive amounts of Fire Primordial Qi released by her attack—this was an achievement unlike anything she’d imagined, even beyond the reach of a true Foundation Establishment Expert.

Zu Hanjiao couldn’t fathom what unparalleled physique or Qi Sea Fang Bai possessed to endure such a deluge of flames.

"I’ve sampled your fire, now taste mine!"

Fang Bai’s lips curved into a faint smile. His eyes sparked with brilliance, resembling twin blazing flames.

He extended his left palm, where a tiny flame, no larger than a finger, flickered and rose.

"That woman... is finished..."

Li Chenzhou shuddered involuntarily, muttering as he watched the "Red Silkworm Spirit Fire" dance in Fang Bai’s palm.

"Spirit... Spirit Fire..."

Zu Hanjiao, worldly and well-informed from the Three Thousand Great Worlds, knew of Spirit Fires through legend alone—renowned remnants of pure, devastating fire essence she had only heard of but never seen.

She knew that even the lowest-grade Spirit Fire could leave a Foundation Establishment Expert gravely wounded and utterly vulnerable.

At her current Half-Step Foundation Establishment cultivation level, she couldn’t possibly withstand the might of the Spirit Fire flickering in Fang Bai’s palm.

At that moment, the faint smile on Fang Bai’s face seemed to Zu Hanjiao like the grin of a looming demon.

And this demon now held dominion over her fate.

Zu Hanjiao’s body began to tremble, her complexion turned deathly pale, and despair consumed her heart.