Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2038 - 2134: What a Surprise! (First Update)

Traversing the forefront of the great river, Su Chen appeared as a solitary figure against the tempestuous winds and snow, a singular presence within the vast expanse of the azure sky.

His gait was remarkably unhindered by the storm, which had long ceased to be a significant challenge for his physical conditioning. Su Chen utilized the Wind Absorbing Pearl, allowing him to advance as if treading on level ground, akin to a leisurely promenade.

The Wind Absorbing Pearl, typically functional only in the hands of Imperial Family members, proved accessible to Su Chen due to his extraordinary physique. This constitution possessed a unique capacity for integration and assimilation, transcending the limitations of bloodlines and other distinctions.

Consequently, Su Chen wielded the Wind Absorbing Pearl with an ease that even surpassed that of an Imperial Family scion.

His pace, though not rapid, was matched by his intense focus on the Azure Mysterious Ring. Within it, he meticulously cataloged the entire collection of weapon treasures recovered from the Emperor’s Treasure Abyss.

"A total of one hundred and thirty-seven weapons," Su Chen murmured, noting that almost ninety percent of these were Imperial Weapons.

He pondered the apparent devaluation of Imperial Weapons. It was crucial to remember that a Great Emperor was an entity of immense significance, even in the contemporary Grand Cosmos World where such beings were non-existent.

Even tracing back billions of years to the Primordial Era, a Great Emperor occupied the apex of martial cultivation. Given this historical context, the abundance of Imperial Weapons within the Emperor’s Treasure Abyss seemed perplexing.

The explanation, however, was straightforward. Any weapon forged by a Great Emperor was designated an Imperial Weapon.

Throughout their existence, a Great Emperor might employ tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of weapons. Therefore, despite the rarity and might of Great Emperors themselves, Imperial Weapons were surprisingly commonplace within the Grand Cosmos World.

It was plausible that a Great Emperor, during their formative years before reaching their full potential, might have utilized an ordinary weapon. This weapon, upon the user's eventual ascension to emperorship, would still be classified as an Imperial Weapon, thus contributing to the inflated numbers.

Consequently, a notable disparity existed between various Imperial Weapons.

The primary differentiator was the extent of Great Emperor aura imbued within the weapon.

Weapons employed by a Great Emperor prior to achieving their status contained minimal Great Emperor aura. The aura present was often a mere trace, acquired through karmic destiny and collectively termed Cloud Imperial Weapons.

Weapons utilized by a Great Emperor after their ascension, essential tools of their daily existence, were imbued with a significant amount of Great Emperor aura. These were identified as Spirit Imperial Weapons.

Furthermore, an Imperial Weapon personally crafted by a Great Emperor post-ascension, utilizing rare heavenly and earthly treasures and nourished by their own Essence Blood to create a unique artifact, was known as a Life-bound Emperor Weapon.

Imperial Weapons were broadly categorized into these three distinct types.

Cloud Imperial Weapons were abundant throughout the Grand Cosmos World and held little intrinsic value.

Spirit Imperial Weapons, conversely, were exceedingly rare, prompting fierce competition among experts from even second and third-tier forces within the Grand Cosmos World whenever one surfaced.

Life-bound Emperor Weapons were exceptionally scarce, almost unimaginably so.

The general understanding was that a Great Emperor possessed only a single Life-bound Emperor Weapon during their entire lifetime.

The number of Life-bound Emperor Weapons was roughly equivalent to the number of Great Emperors during the Primordial Era, with the added reality that over half of them had vanished into the annals of history.

Such a potent artifact, should it ever appear in the Grand Cosmos World, would undoubtedly attract the attention of powerhouses from even the legendary first-class forces.

This comprehensive information regarding Imperial Weapons had been imparted by Jiuyou, and Su Chen was now attentively absorbing Jiuyou’s explanations.

"Then, the Imperial Weapons within the Emperor’s Treasure Abyss, are they all Cloud Imperial Weapons? Or…"

"Only one sword qualifies as a Spirit Imperial Weapon; the remainder are all Cloud Imperial Weapons," Jiuyou confirmed.

"Oh?" Far from disappointment, Su Chen experienced a surge of surprise and delight. He had braced himself for every single one of the hundred-plus weapons to be a mere Cloud Imperial Weapon, and yet…

What an unexpected turn of events!

"It is this sword!" Jiuyou indicated it.

Su Chen’s gaze followed, focusing on the sword.

The sword, bearing the name 'Zhan Cang,' appeared unremarkable at first glance.

Wrapped in darkness, its appearance was rather unremarkable, even appearing somewhat worn. The sword's form was utterly plain.

Had Jiuyou not revealed that this blade was the sole Spirit Imperial Weapon amongst them, Su Chen might have entirely overlooked it.

A thought flickered through his mind.

Zhan Cang settled into Su Chen’s grasp.

"It still doesn't seem to possess any special qualities!" Su Chen murmured, a slight frown creasing his brow as he held it.

"Infuse it with Mysterious Qi!!! Pour in the maximum amount of Mysterious Qi!" An exclamation echoed.

Su Chen complied without hesitation.

In the ensuing moments, Su Chen activated his Divine Mansion, channeling a torrent of Mysterious Qi into Zhan Cang.

After a few breaths, Su Chen's expression shifted slightly. This sword was indeed unusual; despite his vast infusion of Mysterious Qi, Zhan Cang remained unchanged, behaving like an insatiable abyss, continuously devouring.

"Let's see just how much Mysterious Qi you can consume?" Su Chen scoffed, accelerating the circulation within his Divine Mansion.

Another dozen breaths later, Su Chen's complexion had grown noticeably paler.

Nearly two-thirds of the Mysterious Qi within his Divine Mansion had been depleted.

Truly astonishing.

For Su Chen, the sheer volume of Mysterious Qi at his disposal was comparable to a boundless ocean.

Were this any other Martial Cultivator, even one at Di Heng's level, three Di Hengs, or even five Di Hengs combined, would not possess enough Mysterious Qi for Zhan Cang to absorb!

Just as Su Chen considered halting the flow of Mysterious Qi.

Abruptly.

Buzz...

A profound, resonant, yet clear hum emanated from the sword.

That sound was akin to a dragon, long imprisoned for eons, suddenly released, carrying with it an immeasurable vastness and a world-shaking tremor.

"Kid, be alert." The Iceflame Vermilion Bird transmitted urgently. This sword hum was capable of echoing throughout the initial stretch of the Mother River. It swiftly reacted, sealing the space Su Chen occupied to prevent the sound from escaping. Otherwise, the thirty-three Imperial Family Martial Cultivators positioned along the Mother River's front segment might have already pinpointed Su Chen's whereabouts.

"Understood." Su Chen replied, his gaze fixed upon the quivering sword in his hand.

The sword seemed infused with life.

Trembling with vitality.

Furthermore, amidst its vibrations, the sword's surface, the marred Mysterious Iron, actually... actually... actually began to fracture.

As a cascade of cracks spread, all the fragmented Mysterious Iron adorning the sword peeled away.

After a few moments.

The sword in Su Chen's hand underwent a complete transformation, a rebirth.

It shifted to a purple-red hue.

Its aura erupted with exceptional richness, pulsating powerfully.

Beneath the waves of its aura, even the Wind Blades of the Mother River Storm dared not draw near.

The sword's blade was incredibly, incredibly, incredibly slender, possessing an almost Zen-like quality.

Even without testing it, Su Chen could sense a ferociously sharp edge emanating from the Zhan Cang Sword.

This sword… it was profoundly formidable.