Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1606: Top Ten of the Martial Arts World

Presently.

A faint chuckle from Ye Xuan permeated the air: "Is that the extent of the Green City Mountain's Great Elder's might?"

Ridicule, it was utter ridicule!

Chen Yue seethed with fury.

But before he could even twitch.

Clang!

The distinct sound of metal fracturing echoed.

Poof!

Chen Yue's chest was impaled directly, blood erupting instantly.

The world descended into silence.

The scene remained frozen.

Every eye present, including Chen Yue's own, widened with profound shock, staring blankly at the sword.

The silver-white longsword was still clutched tightly in Chen Yue's hand.

It was evident that a significant portion of the sword was now missing.

The fractured edge was jagged, as if violently ripped apart by an unseen force...

"To slay you, what need have I for a sword?"

The very words Ye Xuan had uttered moments ago now reverberated like a haunting incantation in the minds of all assembled, echoing endlessly.

To slay you, what need have I for a sword!

Truly, there was no need!

Chen Yue forced his gaze downward, observing the continually bleeding wound adorning his chest. His face, growing progressively paler, slowly became etched with disbelief.

It seemed he could not fathom, even now, that he, Chen Yue, who had lived a life of prominence, would meet his end by his own blade.

The immense disparity in their cultivation levels was incomprehensible to Chen Yue...

Thud!

The stark thud of a falling corpse signaled Chen Yue's demise.

The entirety of Canglang Island was plunged into a hushed stillness!

Innumerable gazes converged, fixed upon Chen Yue's lifeless form, all captured in a state of shock, struggling to accept that the revered Great Elder of Green City Mountain had perished so swiftly.

Wasn't Ye Xuan injured?

Was his injury even real?

Amidst the profound silence.

Baili Xiao re-emerged from his daze, a wave of relief washing over him. He immediately turned his attention to the ashen-faced Huang Yan, letting out a boisterous laugh. "Hahaha, Huang Yan, did you witness that? That is power, the power of Brother Ye Xuan! You, a wretch, I initially intended to spare Chen Yue, but you insisted on interfering. And now look? You are the cause of Chen Yue's death!"

"You scoundrel, you..."

Huang Yan, startled back to awareness, seethed at Baili Xiao's blatant attempt to deflect blame.

"Huang Yan, is that your name?"

At this precise moment, Ye Xuan's frigid, indifferent gaze also settled upon Huang Yan.

A shiver coursed through Huang Yan's entire being.

Ye Xuan's sinuous laughter followed: "My mood is exceptionally good today, and I feel inclined to challenge you. Let us decide the victor and the vanquished, life and death. Do you possess the courage to accept?"

Across Canglang Island, a seemingly timeless proclamation had been made.

I summon you, do you dare to answer?

Huang Yan felt an overwhelming sense of humiliation.

He desperately wished to accept, yet...

He lacked the nerve!

And he was utterly incapable!

In terms of sheer power, he, Huang Yan, was on par with Chen Yue. If Chen Yue could be so effortlessly vanquished by Ye Xuan, how could Huang Yan possibly fare any better?

One must remember, Ye Xuan hadn't even drawn his sword!

To accept this challenge would be to invite his own doom, wouldn't it?

"Why must it be like this? Why!"

Huang Yan inwardly bellowed, a desperate surge of murderous intent overwhelming him.

Their expedition to Canglang Island had been meticulously planned. Prior to their arrival, the Ghost King Valley, Green City Mountain, and the Zhao Family had conspired: once Ye Xuan concluded his duel with the Sword God, they would confront him sequentially, ensuring Ye Xuan remained eternally on this forsaken isle.

Yet, inexplicably, how had the tides turned so drastically?

According to their calculations, when Ye Xuan faced Chen Yue, he should have been significantly weakened. Even if not, following a brutal contest with Chen Yue, he should have exhibited clear signs of decline, shouldn't he?

Had their scheme unfolded as intended, the experts from the Zhao Family wouldn't have needed to lift a finger. He and Chen Yue alone would have been sufficient to ensure Ye Xuan vanished without a trace. Perhaps Chen Yue wouldn't have even needed to perish...

But plans, it seemed, were no match for the unpredictable turns of fate.

Huang Yan experienced a sudden flash of insight. He turned his head, his gaze thoughtfully directed towards the Zhao Family's enclave, and dispatched a covert signal requesting aid.

Fortunately, their allies were admirably steadfast...

Upon receiving Huang Yan's urgent signal.

From the Zhao Family's contingent, an elder clad in simple gray robes emerged with haste. Simultaneously, his aged, rasping voice permeated the air: "Since Young Friend Ye Xuan displays such keen interest, why not permit this old man to stand in for Huang Yan and engage you in a decisive bout?"

A multitude of eyes shifted, and upon discerning the figure of the elder in gray, the expressions of those present underwent a palpable change.

"Could it be... Zhao Yunhai?"

"Zhao Yunhai of the Zhao Family? Merciful heavens, it is indeed Zhao Yunhai of the Zhao Family!"

"Zhao Yunhai has also graced Canglang Island with his presence? This... the Zhao Family is utterly resolute in their intent to eliminate Ye Xuan!"

"..."

With the revelation of the old gray-robed man's identity, the atmosphere crackled with renewed intensity. Numerous gazes returned to Ye Xuan, no longer reflecting mere astonishment but a palpable sense of apprehension and pity.

Within the entire Martial Arts world, Zhao Yunhai, the Second Elder of the Zhao Family, stands as one of the most formidable experts!

It is whispered that Zhao Yunhai embarked on a world-spanning journey a decade ago. During this travels, he stumbled upon an extraordinary fortuitous encounter, after which his power escalated without bounds. Upon his return to the Martial Arts world, he issued challenges to the leaders of numerous prominent sects, achieving decisive victories in every bout.

His martial prowess is undeniably superior to that of the Sword God!

"Damn it all, why is it Zhao Yunhai?"

The sight of Zhao Yunhai caused the smile on Baili Xiao’s face to vanish instantly, replaced by an expression heavy with gravity and seriousness.

Confronting Zhao Yunhai’s might, even Baili Buku, his esteemed elder brother, would not be assured of a complete victory!

Upon witnessing Zhao Yunhai step forward, Huang Yan let out a deep sigh of relief. His gaze then shifted back to Ye Xuan, his features contorting once more into a chilling smirk. "I acknowledge my inability to win, and it just so happens that Zhao Yunhai is willing to accept the challenge. If you possess the courage, face him!"

"Zhao Yunhai?"

Ye Xuan's eyebrows lifted slightly. With a smile, he regarded Zhao Yunhai and inquired, "What relation does Zhao Yunfei have to you?"

"Zhao Yunfei is my brother," Zhao Yunhai responded, his eyes narrowing subtly as he gazed impersonally at Ye Xuan. "As it happens, it was not long ago that my brother Zhao Yunfei, along with my nephew, met their demise at your hands, did they not?"

"They were seeking their own demise; there was little I could do," Ye Xuan stated with an indifferent shrug. "If you are also looking to die today, I wouldn't mind sending you on your way."

Zhao Yunhai's eyes flashed with sharpness.

Huang Yan then exclaimed indignantly, "Ye Xuan, you have no idea of your standing! Lord Zhao Yunhai is counted among the top ten martial arts masters, and eliminating you would be a trivial matter!"

"Top ten in the martial arts world?" Ye Xuan scoffed, looking with amusement at Zhao Yunhai. "And what of it?"

A wave of astonishment swept through the onlookers.

He is brimming with arrogance.

This Ye Xuan, without a doubt, is overflowing with self-importance!

This is the renowned Zhao Yunhai!

Zhao Yunhai himself, upon hearing Ye Xuan's presumptuous declaration, felt a flicker of coldness cross his usually composed features.

Suddenly, his form blurred.

A subtle breeze whispered past.

In the very next moment, Zhao Yunhai materialized ten meters ahead of Ye Xuan.

His movement was uncanny and utterly unpredictable!