The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3393: 3393: The Limit!
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“Forgive me, Master. I will perish if I do not take this path.”
Ning Xuanhai clenched his teeth, completely disregarding the fate of Yun Hongchen. He abandoned her where she stood and fled the scene alone.
In a flash, Ning Xuanhai vanished from the Demon Suppression Hall. As a powerhouse at the fifth level of the Holy Ancestor Realm, no one present possessed the strength to obstruct his escape.
The violent fluctuations of the Amber Red Dark Silk’s sacrificial energy remained unstable, preventing Little Gold from giving chase.
Watching her mentor desert her while her senior brother lay dead, Yun Hongchen felt her world collapse. Her eyes grew vacant and her face turned pale, lost in a state of shock and isolation.
“Master, what is your command regarding her?”
Little Gold’s gaze burned with lingering murderous intent. He cared nothing for gender; anyone who dared to threaten Ye Chen or Xiao Bai was an enemy to be crushed.
Though Ning Xuanhai had retreated, Yun Hongchen remained at their mercy.
“Let it go. She is merely a tragic soul.”
Ye Chen shook his head, choosing not to direct his frustration toward Yun Hongchen.
“It is time to return.”
With a sweeping motion, Ye Chen moved the wounded Ye Lingtian and the You Ying Ghost Weasel into the Netherworld Map.
The concentration of spiritual energy within the Netherworld Map far exceeded that of the outside world, making it an ideal environment for their recovery.
As for Yun Hongchen, the sacrifice of her lifebound treasure had drained her Origin Qi so severely that she had less than a year to live. Seeing her as a broken figure, Ye Chen did not persecute her further and allowed her to stay within the Demon Suppression Hall for the time being.
However, the escape of Ning Xuanhai remained a lingering threat. As an Elder of Martial God Mountain, he held significant influence in the Outer Realm. If Martial God Mountain decided to retaliate, the situation would become troublesome.
With the World Destructive Calamity looming, Ye Chen hoped to avoid unnecessary distractions.
“Regarding the threat of Martial God Mountain, perhaps someone in the Outer Realm will deal with it on my behalf.”
Through his Heavenly Eye, Ye Chen caught a glimpse of a positive omen.
Images of the Sky-covering Demon Emperor and the blood dragon crossed his mind, and a subtle grin touched his lips.
Meanwhile, Ning Xuanhai arrived back at Martial God Mountain and gave a full report of the disaster at the Demon Suppression Hall.
Han Zui, the brilliant Holy Ancestor Realm disciple, had been wiped out.
The holy maiden, Yun Hongchen, was a prisoner of the enemy, her lifebound treasure sacrificed and her lifespan reduced to mere months.
Ning Xuanhai himself returned bearing heavy injuries.
The entire Martial God Mountain was rocked by the news, sending shockwaves through every peak.
Having thrived under the Empress’s glory since the ancient era, Martial God Mountain was a power that few dared to provoke in the turbulent Outer Realm.
The audacity of the Demon Suppression Hall to inflict such disgrace ignited a fire of pure rage throughout the Sect.
Naturally, Ning Xuanhai did not speak the truth about what had occurred during their visit.
He fabricated a tale where Ye Chen acted with extreme arrogance, lusted after Yun Hongchen’s beauty, murdered Han Zui, and forcibly sacrificed Yun’s treasure to prevent her from fighting back before using superior numbers to wound him.
Deep within Martial God Mountain, atop the hilt of the Slaughter Immortal Sword, Martial God Ming Gu sat in meditation while Ning Xuanhai stood before him in a posture of deep submission.
After stabilizing his Qi, Ning Xuanhai’s wounds had partially closed, yet he remained terrified in the presence of Martial God Ming Gu, barely daring to breathe.
“Elder Ning, are you certain of your words?”
Martial God Ming Gu questioned him, a frown appearing on his face.
“Yes, Martial God! Every word is the absolute truth! That brat Ye Chen was blinded by Yun’s looks; he killed Han Zui and destroyed Yun’s treasure because he feared her power.”
Ning Xuanhai maintained his lie, terrified of the consequences of the truth.
If the reality were known, Han Zui’s character would be cursed by all, and no one would seek vengeance for such a man.
Furthermore, a disciple’s failure often reflects the master’s incompetence. As Han Zui’s teacher, Ning Xuanhai would be held responsible for his crimes.
Thus, he twisted the facts, hoping Martial God Ming Gu would personally descend to wipe out the Demon Suppression Hall and satisfy his grudge.
“Heh, I possess the Empress’s Token. All things are transparent to me; there is no point in your deception.”
Martial God Ming Gu laughed softly as he summoned the Empress’s Destiny Talisman. Purple radiance flooded the room, and the aura of destiny vibrated through the Void, chilling the soul.
He had already peered through the Karma of the event. Ning Xuanhai could lie to the world, but he could not hide the truth from him.
“Martial God…”
Panic seized Ning Xuanhai. He dropped to his knees, sweat pouring down his face as he stammered, “I… I did not intend to lie, it is just…”
“I understand. Do not feel guilty; the foe was formidable, and you were pushed to your limits.”
Martial God Ming Gu offered a gentle smile, showing no sign of anger. He paused before adding, “However, sacrificing Yun’s treasure and deserting her as her master was a step too far.”
“The Amber Red Dark Silk is among the Thirty-Three Heavenly Hongmeng Treasures. It was the only one of its kind in our Sect, and you allowed it to be destroyed. What a waste…”
Ning Xuanhai’s forehead struck the floor repeatedly as he cried out, “Martial God, I am a sinner! I deserve a thousand deaths!”
Martial God Ming Gu rose slowly and said, “Enough. The past is the past. What matters now is retribution. I shall personally lead the charge to destroy the Demon Suppression Hall, seize Ye Chen, and bring Yun back.”
A sharp, cold light flickered in his eyes.
The Demon Suppression Hall was founded to combat the demonic threat and thus carried a powerful destiny.
By destroying it, he could harvest that massive fortune for himself.
With that added fortune, he might finally have the power to unsheathe the Slaughter Immortal Sword.
As for Ye Chen, he was a vital target. The boy likely held the keys to the Heavenly Dao Palace’s secrets, and the Empress’s orders had to be carried out.
The conflict between Ning Xuanhai and the Demon Suppression Hall, along with Han Zui’s demise, provided the perfect pretext.
His plan was set: annihilate the Demon Suppression Hall, claim its destiny, capture Ye Chen to satisfy the Empress’s mission, and finally use his newfound power to draw the Slaughter Immortal Sword and ascend to the Upper Realm.
“In this Divine Kingdom, only Xuanyuan Moxie and Mo Xue Ming are worthy of my concern. No one else can stand in my way.”
Martial God Ming Gu was brimming with self-assurance. Unless the Heavenly Dao Palace or the Netherworld Hall stood against him, he was invincible.
Dealing with a minor figure like Ye Chen seemed like a trivial task.
Even if Ye Chen could miraculously overcome Ning Xuanhai at the seventh level of the Chaos Realm, that was his absolute limit. He could never hope to withstand the true power of Martial God Ming Gu.