The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3405: Changes in the Outside World! (Sixth Update)

"Brother Ye Chen..."

Hiding herself behind Ye Chen, Xiao Bai trembled slightly as she stared at the field of corpses, her heart filled with trepidation.

"Everything will be fine."

Ye Chen offered comfort by gently taking her hand. He scanned their surroundings, noting a thick, charcoal-colored fog that draped over the far reaches of the battlefield, masking hidden threats.

"What sort of pathetic insects dare to disturb my slumber!"

A voice like crashing thunder suddenly boomed through the air.

Atop a distant peak, a massive surge of black demonic energy boiled and twisted. It coalesced into a monstrous human visage that rose toward the heavens; its sensory organs hung suspended against the skyline, radiating a terrifying malice.

A suffocating spiritual pressure flooded out from that ghastly face.

It was accompanied by waves of violent battle energy that pulsed incessantly, sending shocks through the atmosphere.

"An Ancient Battle Soul!"

The moment Ye Chen laid eyes on it, his pupils contracted sharply.

That distorted face was indeed an Ancient Battle Soul.

In his previous life, the Lord of Samsara had joined forces with Ren Feifan to strike down countless powerful enemies. Over the eons, the souls of those fallen adversaries had merged, eventually evolving into a singular battle soul endowed with unparalleled battle intent and spiritual pressure.

Furthermore, this Ancient Battle Soul had developed its own consciousness. As it hovered in the sky, it glared down at Ye Chen and the three other intruders, letting out a deafening roar.

A deluge of spiritual pressure and bitter resentment poured down from the firmament like a tidal wave, howling as it sought to consume everything in its path.

"Stay sharp!"

With a grim expression, Ye Chen immediately unsheathed the Slaughter Sword to shield both himself and Xiao Bai.

Nearby, the You Ying Ghost Weasel and Ye Lingtian also braced themselves for the impact.

Boom!

The flood of resentment and spiritual pressure, bolstered by the churning energy of the Ancient Battle Soul, shrieked past them with savage force.

The four of them were instantly subjected to a crushing weight, feeling as though their very bones and sinews were being wrenched apart—a truly agonizing sensation.

"Heh, do you truly think you can endure this?"

The monstrous face let out a mocking sneer. Its battle intent and spiritual pressure intensified, becoming so fierce that Ye Chen and his companions felt they might suffocate.

"Damn it, the aura of this Ancient Battle Soul is on par with the middle-stage Holy Ancestor Realm!"

Ye Chen clenched his teeth. He could feel the overwhelming strength of the entity; its power was comparable to a middle-stage Holy Ancestor Realm cultivator, making it an extremely formidable opponent.

Buffeted by the soaring spiritual pressure and surges of battle energy, their bodies felt like a small boat tossed about by a violent gale, perpetually on the verge of being capsized.

"Dharma Flower Annihilation Heaven, protect us!"

At the height of the crisis, Ye Chen let out a shout and slammed his foot down. A radiant golden glow erupted from his form, instantly manifesting a protective Buddha Light Barrier.

The air around them began to vibrate with the solemn and holy chants of the Heavenly Buddha.

Shielded by the Buddha Light Barrier, the four finally found a moment of stability. The chaotic spiritual pressure and battle flows outside lashed against the golden light, struggling to penetrate its defense.

"Oh? How intriguing."

The sinister face showed a hint of surprise before chuckling. It unleashed another burst of energy, sending layers of spiritual pressure and battle flows crashing down, nearly shattering the Buddha Light Barrier.

"Om! Ma! Ni! Pad! Me! Hum!"

Ye Chen roared the sacred syllables, his voice vibrating with power. The Ancient Hongmeng Sound Symbols manifested upon the surface of the shield.

The defensive strength of the Buddha Light Barrier surged, successfully repelling the Ancient Battle Soul’s assault.

"To think you also possess an Ancient Buddhist Technique."

The monstrous face was genuinely astonished, not expecting Ye Chen to have so many cards up his sleeve. It focused its will, continuously erupting with spiritual pressure and driving its battle intent forward in an attempt to shred the group to pieces.

However, the combination of the Dharma Flower Annihilation Heaven and the Heavenly Dragon Eight Divine Sounds created a defense that was nearly impenetrable, preventing the soul from breaking through for the time being.

"I shall see just how long you can maintain this."

Undeterred, the sinister face maintained its relentless barrage of spiritual pressure and battle intent.

"Master, what is our plan?"

The You Ying Ghost Weasel and Ye Lingtian both looked incredibly solemn.

An Ancient Battle Soul with an aura reaching the middle-stage Holy Ancestor Realm was an adversary of terrifying proportions.

"We wait," Ye Chen replied calmly.

He remained composed; given the soul's immense power, a direct confrontation would offer no path to victory.

His current hope rested on the appearance of the Sky-covering Demon Emperor.

Right now, the Sky-covering Demon Emperor was in the final stages of his recovery within the Netherworld Map. Once he emerged fully restored, Ye Chen was certain they would have the strength to suppress the Ancient Battle Soul.

At that point, he could refine the battle soul and harvest its massive aura. This might lead to a direct breakthrough in his Cultivation and allow him to investigate the karma of his previous lives, perhaps even uncovering the true identity of Ren Feifan.

Since the Ancient Battle Soul was forged from the spirits of many legendary figures, it held numerous ancient marks of fate. Refining it would allow him to deduce many secrets of the heavens.

"Brother Ye Chen, how much longer must we stay here?"

Xiao Bai watched the swirling Buddha Light around them. Though they were safe for now, she could see the endless sea of corpses and the vicious, resentful energy waiting just outside. If the barrier failed, their lives would be forfeit.

"I am unsure. If you are exhausted, take this time to rest."

Ye Chen shook his head, his focus entirely locked onto the Ancient Battle Soul. He had no spare energy to comfort her further.

He calculated that the Sky-covering Demon Emperor would likely revive within a day. With their combined strength, they could surely overcome the Ancient Battle Soul.

"Venerable of Samsara, do you require our help?"

Suddenly, the Samsara Graveyard vibrated, and the Three Ancestors of the Netherworld appeared, offering their assistance in the fight.

"Masters, please just call me by my name. There is no need for such titles," Ye Chen replied with a faint, wry smile.

"Very well, Ye... Ye Chen. If the three of us join the fray, we can certainly crush this demonic soul."

The Huangquan Technique Ancestor cleared his throat as he adjusted his way of addressing Ye Chen.

These three were all experts at the middle-stage Holy Ancestor Realm; if they attacked together, the Ancient Battle Soul would stand no chance.

"Masters, it isn't necessary yet. I have a plan to handle this," Ye Chen stated firmly but politely.

The powerful spirits within the Samsara Graveyard were his ultimate hidden trump cards, and he was loath to use them prematurely.

If he drew upon the power of the Three Ancestors now, they would be weakened. Should another powerful enemy strike later, he would be left vulnerable. Unless it was a matter of life and death, he would not squander this resource.

"As you wish. We await your orders."

The Three Ancestors of the Netherworld nodded and retreated back into the stone tablets.

As practitioners of the Netherworld Path, they held the Lord of Samsara in the highest regard. Even though Ye Chen treated them as teachers, they did not dare act as his superiors and remained deeply respectful.

Ye Chen sat in a cross-legged position, silently maintaining the Buddha Light Barrier. He focused purely on defense rather than offense, so the drain on his Qi from the Hongmeng Ancient Technique was manageable.

All that remained was to wait.

Once the Sky-covering Demon Emperor recovered, they would strike together and annihilate the foe!

Boom!

Outside the barrier, however, the world continued to shake as the spiritual pressure and battle flows surged with renewed violence.