Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1604: Ghost King Valley

A brief hush fell over the scene.

Then, Baili Xiao emerged from the throng, his laughter booming, "Haha, Brother Ye Xuan is truly a celestial pride, unmatched in this world. Today, he has brought immense honor to the Martial Arts of Yan Country!"

"The Great Hero Baili speaks the truth! In a thousand years of Martial Arts history, I have never known a prodigy like Brother Ye Xuan. The future of Yan Country’s Martial Arts is bright indeed!"

"Brother Ye Xuan is incredibly impressive, truly astonishing!"

"The outcome of this duel is obvious; further words are unnecessary!"

"..."

With Baili Xiao's jovial announcement, the palpable tension that had gripped the area dissipated significantly. Those who had hoped for Ye Xuan's triumph felt a surge of collective pride.

Ye Xuan stood in magnificent splendor, yet for some onlookers, his presence was deeply disquieting and infuriating.

Consider, for instance, Chen Yue.

Upon hearing the exclamations of victory echoing around him, his already malevolent visage darkened further, and he fixed Ye Xuan with a gaze brimming with extreme animosity.

"This unparalleled chance, how can I permit this brat to slip away so readily?"

Chen Yue's eyes flickered as he harbored wicked thoughts: "That sword strike just now was undeniably brilliant and extraordinary, but it must have exacted a significant toll, correct? If I do not make my move now, when shall I?"

With this line of reasoning, the resolute Chen Yue cemented his decision.

"Brother Ye Xuan's swordplay, which felled the Sword God, shines with unmatched brilliance; he is undoubtedly a peerless talent!"

Amidst the celebratory clamor, Chen Yue's voice rang out, "Such a genius, I have neither heard of nor witnessed before. I am profoundly moved and eager to test my skills. I wonder, Brother Ye Xuan, would you be inclined to indulge this old man in a spar?"

His pronouncement instantly hushed the vibrant atmosphere.

All eyes turned to Chen Yue, their expressions a mixture of surprise and suspicion.

Qingcheng Mountain, Chen Yue!

It was widely known that Qingcheng Mountain offered its allegiance to the Qiu Family. The Qiu Family and Ye Xuan were known enemies. Now, with Chen Yue's sudden challenge, framed as a mere exchange of moves, who could possibly believe him?

"Oh?"

Ye Xuan regarded Chen Yue with a flicker of interest, his eyes narrowing slightly as he inquired with a smile, "What sort of exchange of moves do you propose?"

"Precisely as with the Sword God."

Chen Yue sneered coldly, "To determine who is superior, and to decide life or death!"

The crowd gasped in collective shock upon hearing his words.

Chen Yue was clearly aiming to kill!

Ye Xuan's lips curled subtly, poised to respond.

Before he could speak, Baili Xiao interjected, "Chen Yue, cease your petty scheming. Brother Ye Xuan has just concluded a fierce battle with the Sword God and may be somewhat injured. Now you propose a duel to the death; what is your true intention?"

Chen Yue gave a light chuckle, "There is no better occasion than this, with so many esteemed martial artists present to bear witness. It will be fair for both of us, why not?"

"Chen Yue, despite your stature as a master, your conduct is utterly disgraceful!"

Hearing Chen Yue's loftily phrased challenge, Baili Xiao, with his characteristic boldness, grew incensed. "If you seek a battle, I shall be your opponent. A contest to determine superiority and decide life or death – do you dare accept such a challenge?"

At this declaration.

Boom!

A palpable sonic wave seemed to emanate from the air.

Baili Xiao, appearing disheveled like a beggar, unleashed a formidable aura that sent ripples of pressure throughout the area, nearly suffocating those within a dozen meters.

"What an overwhelming presence!"

"I never anticipated Baili Xiao's strength to be so immense!"

"The second in command of Heroic Mountain truly lives up to his formidable reputation!"

"..."

Under the onslaught of Baili Xiao's potent aura, countless onlookers' expressions shifted dramatically, a mixture of shock and profound awe.

As for Chen Yue, upon sensing the fierce power radiating from Baili Xiao, his brow furrowed involuntarily. A deep-seated fear flickered in his eyes, and his composure became noticeably strained.

It wasn't that Chen Yue was genuinely afraid of Baili Xiao. Rather, Ye Xuan remained his ultimate objective, and he could not afford to be sidetracked by Baili Xiao.

Consequently, he found himself unable to accept Baili Xiao's challenge directly.

Yet, given Baili Xiao's audacious provocation, refusing it would bring shame upon Qingcheng Mountain and diminish Chen Yue's own standing.

At this critical juncture.

"Hehehe!"

Amidst the murmuring crowd, a peculiar, unsettling laughter suddenly pierced the air.

The very sound of this laughter sent a shiver down one's spine.

Gazes followed the source of the sound to a gaunt, middle-aged man, stepping forward with a sinister demeanor that lent him the appearance of a spectral entity.

"Ghost King Valley, Huang Yan!" someone exclaimed in recognition.

Ye Xuan also turned his thoughtful gaze towards Huang Yan, as if encountering an individual from Ghost King Valley for the very first time.

Indeed, Ghost King Valley held a certain historical connection with Ye Xuan.

To be more precise, it had ties to the former Divine Doctor Sect.

Centuries passed before the Martial Arts world witnessed the rise of Ghost King Valley. Its founder, once the chief disciple of the Divine Doctor Sect, possessed talent that outshone even Baili, making his succession as Sect Leader a near certainty.

However, this individual harbored a consuming ambition and a perilous impatience.

Desperate to seize the Divine Doctor Sect Leader position, he launched a surprise attack on the Sect Leader one fateful night.

The Sect Leader's supreme martial arts proved more than a match, yet, owing to their past teacher-student bond, the attacker was spared the ultimate penalty and instead banished from the sect.

Astonishingly, after his expulsion from the Divine Doctor Sect, this former chief disciple absconded with the sect's most profound medical techniques. He then established Ghost King Valley, laying its foundation within the Martial Arts world.

With the passage of time, Ghost King Valley's influence grew exponentially. By the modern era, its standing and renown in the Martial Arts world had climbed to heights that nearly matched, and arguably could surpass, that of the Divine Doctor Sect. During a period of great martial upheaval, the Divine Doctor Sect tragically fell victim to a massacre orchestrated by the Zhao Family.

Consequently, in both origin and circumstance, the Divine Doctor Sect and Ghost King Valley were fated to be bitter enemies!

"The Divine Doctor Sect possessed an incredibly deep foundation, yet they were annihilated overnight. Without Ghost King Valley's intervention, even the Zhao Family would not have achieved such a swift victory."

Ye Xuan's gaze, filled with a chilling luminescence, drifted towards Huang Yan as he spoke with grim contemplation.

Chen Xuanba was a disciple of the Divine Doctor Sect.

Given the calamitous fate of the Divine Doctor Sect, how could Ye Xuan possibly remain indifferent to such a tragedy?

Emerging from the crowd, Huang Yan cast a brief, assessing glance at Ye Xuan, his hollow eyes betraying a serpentine, malicious glint.

After a fleeting look, Huang Yan let out a peculiar chuckle, turning his attention to Baili Xiao. "Baili Xiao, you seem rather fond of a spar. I happen to be feeling quite invigorated myself; why don't we exchange a few blows?"

"A creature neither man nor ghost, do you truly believe I fear you?" Baili Xiao retorted with boisterous laughter. "Come then, let us settle who is superior and decide this battle to the death!"

Huang Yan narrowed his eyes, a palpable aura of murderous intent radiating from him.

The two adversaries faced each other, the atmosphere instantly crackling with tension as their swords were drawn.

"Isn't Baili Xiao being excessively arrogant? Facing Chen Yue alone, he might have had a fighting chance, but now, with Huang Yan joining the fray, how can he possibly contend?"

"The valiant Baili is truly indomitable! Has he ever been known to cower before anyone in all these decades?"

"What is to be done now? Despite Baili Xiao's immense skill, he surely cannot endure a consecutive battle against two such formidable masters!"

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