The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3436: Ten Years of Sect Seclusion (Part 1)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Ye Chen exited the Sword Pavilion, carrying Zhu Ya in his arms.
His frigid gaze swept across the gathered Artifact Refining Elders of the Sword Pavilion!
The Artifact Refining Elders were immediately on high alert!
The elders had been unable to enter the Sword Pavilion previously because Ye Chen had used a wisp of spiritual energy to seal the threshold.
Having heard the agonizing screams emanating from within, the elders realized that a disaster had befallen the disciples of the Jade Sword Sect!
To trespass into the Jade Sword Sect and slaughter people so recklessly!
This was the behavior of a total madman!
In a heartbeat, dozens of Jade Sword Sect experts gripped their jade swords, their bodies radiating a thick murderous intent!
However, the moment they caught sight of Ye Chen’s face, they were completely paralyzed with shock!
Wasn’t this the very man depicted in the Jade Sword Sect statue!
The expressions of the Jade Sword Sect’s Artifact Refining Elders shifted rapidly back to focus when they noticed the pools of blood inside the Sword Pavilion!
Wang Jiuxu and the others had truly been killed!
At that moment, a surging rage seemed to consume them, and the elders bellowed, "Attack!"
Just as the many Jade Sword Sect experts prepared to strike Ye Chen, the wounded Jade Sword Sect Master and the Grand Elder arrived, limping toward the scene!
"Stop!"
"Cease your attack!"
The atmosphere changed instantly, and when the crowd looked at the Jade Sword Sect Master, they were filled with profound unease!
Their incredibly powerful Sect Master had actually been injured!
Before anyone could process this, the Jade Sword Sect Master reached Ye Chen. His eyes rested on Zhu Ya for a split second before he spoke with deep respect, "Hall Master Ye, what could have occurred to ignite such a fury in you?"
Hall Master Ye?
As those three words reached their ears, the once-aggressive Jade Sword Sect experts were stunned into silence!
This young man, radiating such murderous intent, was indeed the Hall Master Ye of the Demon Suppression Hall!
This...
Who could have guessed that a figure of such legendary status would suddenly appear at the Jade Sword Sect!
Ye Chen’s icy eyes scanned the assembly before finally settling on the Jade Sword Sect Master. He questioned, "Is the Blood Sacrificial Rite a standard tradition of the Jade Sword Sect?"
The Jade Sword Sect Master’s face turned extremely grim upon hearing the mention of the Blood Sacrificial Rite.
While the Blood Sacrificial Rite is not rare on the Lingwu Continent and is practiced by various sects, there is a silent agreement across the continent to keep such matters quiet. Now that Hall Master Ye had brought it into the light, how was he supposed to respond?
The Jade Sword Sect Master hesitated for a moment before finally answering, "Hall Master Ye, I have no knowledge regarding the Blood Sacrificial Rite. If I discover anyone utilizing such methods, I will launch a full investigation!"
"However, it seems that Hall Master Ye has already dealt with the scum of the Jade Sword Sect!"
Ye Chen smiled faintly and called out toward a certain direction, "Zhen’er, you can come out now."
He had shielded Zhen’er from the gruesome scene. She was still young, and he could feel the purity within Zhen’er’s heart.
A moment later, Zhen’er stepped out from the shadows.
Though she was visibly nervous facing these high-ranking figures of the Jade Sword Sect, Zhen’er tried to remain composed.
"Zhen’er, tell me, how long has the Jade Sword Sect been performing the Blood Sacrificial Rite?"
Zhen’er looked at the crowd and paused for several seconds before finally speaking, "The Blood Sacrificial Rite has been practiced since the very day I entered the sect."
"It even included innocent people."
"The Blood Sacrificial Rite eventually became a tool for the elders and disciples to inflict torment on others within the sect."
As these words were uttered, the faces of the Jade Sword Sect Master and the various elders turned deathly pale!
Ye Chen looked at the Jade Sword Sect Master with a mocking interest and asked, "Are you, as the leader of this sect, truly still claiming ignorance?"
"Your greatest mistake was laying a hand on my people."
The Jade Sword Sect Master’s expression became increasingly distressed. He quickly made a choice, drawing a sword that glowed with a faint red light and slashing it toward those Artifact Refining Elders!
Even though he was injured, his overwhelming sword Qi was not something those elders could hope to block!
In an instant, screams for mercy and wails of pain filled the air outside the Sword Pavilion.
Every elder and disciple involved in the Blood Sacrificial Rite was executed by the Jade Sword Sect Master himself!
Not a single perpetrator was spared!
The ground outside the Sword Pavilion was drenched in blood, creating a gruesome sight.
Having finished the deed, the Jade Sword Sect Master turned to look at the Grand Elders standing behind him!
A silent understanding passed between them as they nodded to one another!
Several cold flashes of light erupted!
The Jade Sword Sect Master and the Grand Elders had all severed one of their own arms!
"Hall Master Ye, from this day forward, the Blood Sacrificial Rite will never again exist in the Jade Sword Sect, nor will we harm the innocent! We have cut off our arms to prove our resolve!"
"We only hope that Hall Master Ye can grant the Jade Sword Sect a chance to survive."
Following these words, every member of the Jade Sword Sect dropped to their knees!
They understood that to ensure the survival of the Jade Sword Sect, they had to show a sincere enough attitude!
It was a choice between total annihilation or survival!
Ye Chen offered no immediate reply, simply staring at the kneeling crowd.
As he looked at the badly injured Zhu Ya in his arms, his fury had not quite evaporated.
While he wasn't sure why Zhu Ya had come to the Lingwu Continent, if she wished for the Jade Sword Sect's destruction, he would not hesitate to wipe them out.
Suddenly, a small hand pulled gently at Ye Chen’s sleeve.
Ye Chen turned to see it was Zhen’er: "What is it?"
Zhen’er’s large eyes were filled with doubt, but she still managed to say, "Hall Master Ye, please, could you spare the Jade Sword Sect?"
"Only Wang Jiuxu and those Artifact Refining Elders were the ones who did those terrible things; most of the others have nothing to do with it."
Even though Zhen’er harbored resentment toward the Jade Sword Sect, she knew many people there were blameless.
If Ye Chen destroyed the entire sect, how would he be any different from Wang Jiuxu and the others?
Of course, she didn't expect her words to carry much weight.
"Very well."
To her surprise, Ye Chen took Zhen’er’s hand and began walking away from the Jade Sword Sect!
A few moments later, the terrifying presence of Ye Chen had vanished completely.
Once Ye Chen had truly departed, the Jade Sword Sect Master collapsed to the ground, his strength failing him.
His expression was a mix of complex emotions.
Who could have predicted that the survival of the Jade Sword Sect would be decided by the words of a mere servant disciple.
He then looked at the survivors and commanded coldly, "The sect will be closed for ten years. Every elder and disciple is to reflect in seclusion!"
...
Lingwu Continent, Demon Suppression Hall, Sub Hall.
Inside a peaceful room.
Zhu Ya rested on an ice bed while Ye Chen channeled streams of spiritual energy into it.
Zhu Ya’s body was currently covered with Golden Needles of various sizes.
Ye Chen chose not to use the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique, relying instead on his mastery of medicine.
Zhu Ya’s constitution was simply too frail; she might not be able to endure the intensity of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique.
As the Golden Needles began to hum, Ye Chen pressed his fingers together, drawing out a single drop of crimson blood.
His blood possessed more healing power than any medicinal pill!
As that drop of blood merged into Zhu Ya’s system, her deathly pale face suddenly regained a healthy glow!
The injuries on her body started to close and heal at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Five minutes passed!
A soft sound was heard, and Zhu Ya slowly opened her eyes!
Seeing Ye Chen’s smiling face, Zhu Ya felt as if she were in a trance: "Mister Ye, is this all a dream?"
Ye Chen laughed softly: "Zhu Ya, am I really this handsome in your dreams?"
"Yes."
Zhu Ya’s face turned slightly red; she realized this was reality. She sat up, feeling the incredible recovery of her body, which seemed almost impossible.
But then she remembered Mister Ye’s legendary medical feats back in Huaxia, and her heart found peace.