Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1785 - 1786: Alliance Hierarch Zhao Xunjian

The blazing sun felt like fire, and the sea breeze was piercingly cold.

Ye Xuan suddenly sensed a chill emanating from behind him.

He turned around and saw a slim middle-aged man with deep-set eyes, staring at him from afar. His gaze was as sinister as a venomous snake.

The sneer at the corner of his mouth was filled with mocking intent.

Ye Xuan squinted his eyes slightly: "Ghost King Valley, Yu Xiu..."

Yu Xiu met Ye Xuan’s gaze from a distance, then snorted in contempt, raising his hand to make a throat-slitting gesture in front of his neck.

An act full of provocation.

Ye Xuan, however, remained unfazed, gave a faint smile, and chose to ignore him.

Yu Xiu was momentarily stunned, his brows furrowing in displeasure: "How dare this young punk ignore this Valley Master? How reckless!"

The Martial Arts Tournament had not officially begun, but a boiling killing intent seemed to be surging already.

On this day, on Canglang Island, a bloody storm was inevitable!

As the crowd on the island grew denser, the fervent atmosphere intensified, yet just as it reached its peak, the whole island suddenly fell silent.

One by one, eyes turned towards the same direction.

Pairs of eyes grew fervent and reverent.

Ye Xuan also looked up with the crowd, seeing a middle-aged man in a brocade robe heading straight for the high platform.

The person exuded an extraordinary aura, high and mighty.

Besides Zhao Xunjian of the Zhao Family, who else could it be?

In today’s Martial Arts world, without a doubt the number one!

Even to these martial arts experts, Zhao Xunjian was a presence akin to a deity.

They would hear tales of Zhao Xunjian almost daily, but the chances to actually see him were few and far between.

Three years and then another three years, apart from this triennial Martial Arts Tournament, there seemed to be no other chance.

Three years had passed.

Zhao Xunjian was still the same Zhao Xunjian!

He exuded an extraordinary aura, high and mighty.

Even though he always had a gentle spring breeze-like smile on his face, appearing before everyone still instilled a strong sense of authority.

Long residing in a high position, he commanded respect without anger!

After a brief silence.

"Alliance Hierarch!"

A cheer suddenly erupted from the crowd, and countless normally arrogant people bowed in submission to Zhao Xunjian.

A flurry of praises rose up.

They were nothing more than various flattering remarks, saying how under Zhao Xunjian’s leadership, the Martial Arts scene had greatly improved, with everyone advancing and every household progressing.

Of course, a small portion of people showed undisguised disdain and hostility upon seeing Zhao Xunjian.

Justice may be delayed, but it will never be truly extinguished!

The downfall of the Divine Doctor Sect over a decade ago, they could not forget.

This self-proclaimed high-minded Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, how truly dirty and deceitful he was, no one knew better than them!

Thus, the vast Martial Arts world centered around Zhao Xunjian, underwent two extreme developments. Even though on the surface nothing seemed to change, secretly, every major sect seemed to have already chosen their stand.

Quietly, the tension between drawn swords was palpable!

Heading straight to the high platform, Zhao Xunjian seemed oblivious to the subtle tension, as if he didn’t notice it at all. Yet in his eyes, a trace of coldness still flickered.

"After today, within and outside the Martial Arts world, only I, Zhao Xunjian, will remain!"

A tidal wave surged in Zhao Xunjian’s heart. He could hardly wait to see the expressions on those who opposed him once he truly revealed his strength.

Zhanfeng Pavilion, Zhengyang Sect, Heroic Mountain!

And those who publicly and secretly claimed to restore justice!

I’ll see how tough your heads really are!

"Hmph."

He snorted softly, his gaze shifted, precise and sharp, landing on Ye Xuan as if by coincidence.

At that moment, it felt as if the whole Canglang Island suddenly dropped several degrees in warmth. Countless people inexplicably felt a chill down their spines, as if falling into an ice cellar.

An old and a young, their gazes collided without reservation, and a flash of coldness appeared, with intense yet obscure killing intent surging to the sky!

Although this was the first strict encounter between Ye Xuan and Zhao Xunjian.

Their grudges had long reached a point where neither would rest until the other was dead. Whether it was the deep-seated blood feud between their sects or the series of conflicts in recent times, it was destined that only one of them could survive!

A brief stare-down.

Neither provoked the other actively, nor did they observe each other for long before averting their gazes, continuing with their own affairs.

As if all the hostility and intent to kill were just the figment of others’ imaginations, having never existed at all.

"Is this the communication between top experts? They don’t need to do anything or even look at each other to know what the other is thinking?" someone murmured to themselves.

"Isn’t that obvious? What does this have to do with being a top expert? Do we need to say anything about the enmity between Ye Xuan and the Zhao family?"

"Who doesn’t know by now that their grudge is till death?"

"Tsk tsk, who would have thought Ye Xuan would dare to attend the Martial Arts Tournament? Isn’t that as good as courting death?"

"..."

Instantly, numerous eyes converged on Ye Xuan, as if looking at a fool.

Clearly, even though they knew Ye Xuan was exceptionally skilled and had recently single-handedly killed top-notch experts like Zhao Hai and others, they still wouldn’t believe Ye Xuan had the strength to fight Zhao Xunjian.

Throughout history, the Martial Arts world never lacked geniuses.

But how many geniuses could truly become a dominant force?

A genius perished early because they often overestimated themselves, sitting in the well and viewing the sky, thinking themselves invincible after several victories, only to face a merciless blow at the end.

What difference did Ye Xuan have from those fallen geniuses?

It’s exactly the same!

"Today, Ye Xuan, who stands alone, is bound to fall on Canglang Island!"

The Martial Arts Tournament had yet to unveil, but some outcomes seemed already determined by everyone.

...

As the focus of all eyes, Zhao Xunjian ascended the high platform.

Standing with his hands behind his back, he appeared as the Human Emperor, his gaze coldly sweeping over the entire Canglang Island, finally looking down at the vast crowd below as he spoke loud and clear: "Time always passes so quickly; in the blink of an eye, another three years have gone by."

"The Martial Arts Tournament three years ago, what a spectacle it was, do you all still remember? I’m not talented, yet I’ve sat as the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch for another three years. Honestly, the higher the position, the greater the responsibility. I’m already getting old, no longer greedy for power and fame. Comparatively, what I desire more now is a peaceful and leisurely life."

"Therefore, today, I sincerely hope that talents will emerge from every generation, that someone from the major sects can step up and completely replace me! However, the position of Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch relates to the destiny and future of the entire Martial Arts world. If there is no true capability, I absolutely cannot yield it. Otherwise, I would become an eternal sinner."