The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3472: The Reason (Nine Updates)

Suddenly, a brilliant crimson radiance burst forth from the Slaughter Sword, its savage blade glow akin to a meteor bent on obliterating the cosmos, plummeting swiftly from the universe's boundary, crashing savagely into the Mystic Ice Longsword that Gu Han was thrusting forward!

A thunderous boom echoed as the Destruction Divine Dao behaved like a starved beast freed after eons, greedily consuming and ripping through the biting chill released by Gu Han's attack. This fearsome Juehan Sword, in the face of Ye Chen's blade, became nothing more than a helpless sheep lined up for the kill!

It shattered without any fight at all!

"No!!!"

A agonized wail escaped Gu Han's lips. With his Xuan Han Body, he had never known the sting of cold since the day he was born.

Yet right then, the very second his Mystic Ice Longsword met Ye Chen's Slaughter Sword!

For the first time ever, Gu Han grasped the true essence of icy chill!

His blood, his bones, even his very spirit turned to frozen ice!

With a booming crash, an earth-shaking power surged from the Slaughter Sword, a spray of blood mist erupted from Gu Han's form, sending him hurtling back like a loosed arrow, straight through a massive gap torn in the Jinxiao Pavilion's wall, slamming hard onto the earth!

Silence as deep as the grave...

Not even breaths or heartbeats could be heard!

These martial artists, struck by the sheer terror of Ye Chen's strike, felt fear so profound they unconsciously stifled every sign of life!

All of them stood there pale-faced, gazes empty, frozen like lifeless carvings.

Playing dead was pure survival instinct; against such crushing might and dread, their bodies' first response was to feign lifelessness...

Chaos reigned in every mind, none able to process the events that had unfolded!

Could this be happening for real?

A Heavenly God Realm warrior, with a single swing, instantly overpowering a Holy Ancestor Realm powerhouse?

They awkwardly craned their heads toward Gu Han.

Right now, Gu Han lay with every bone in his body completely broken, drenched in blood, slumped on the ground like a shapeless heap...

Pathetic, utterly pathetic!

But deep down, they realized Ye Chen had pulled his punch!

Ye Chen had eased off his strength right at the end; if not, Gu Han would have perished on the spot!

Ye Chen stepped slowly up to Gu Han, gazing down at the man whose eyes brimmed with utter terror, his will on the verge of collapse.

His voice calm and low, he said, "Do you believe I'm Jin Shuhui’s friend now?"

Those words wiped away any lingering suspicion from everyone's stares at Ye Chen!

And Gu Han, sprawled on the floor, pleaded desperately, "I believe! Young Master Ye, I believe! It was my foolishness that made me doubt you! Please, give me one more chance; I really know my mistake!"

In his early twenties, already at Chaos Realm, wielding strength to overwhelm Holy Ancestor Realm foes, and above all, Ye Chen had command over the Destruction Divine Dao!

With talent like that in martial arts, linking up with powers in the Heavenly Human Domain would come without effort, wouldn't it?

Acting superior? Networking his way up?

If Ye Chen said he was friends with Jin Shuhui, then she ought to be the one gaining prestige from it!

Ye Chen regarded Gu Han with icy detachment, at last sliding the Slaughter Sword back into its sheath without striking the fatal blow.

He chose not to end Gu Han's life for two main reasons: firstly, before building sufficient power in the Outer Realm and Upper Realm, he aimed to stay under the radar. Gu Han clearly held some influence, and while Ye Chen feared no reprisal from his supporters, stirring up too much trouble could draw eyes from unwanted factions.

Secondly, he intended to question Gu Han about the marriage proposals for Xuan Nu of Refining God Peak.

With Gu Han's position, he must know far more details than those youngsters relying on mere gossip.

All at once, a solid "thump" rang out behind Ye Chen.

He turned gradually to find Black Gold City Lord Chen Yang on his knees before him.

Chen Yang shook from head to toe, forcing his head down as low as possible, adopting the most submissive stance...

The onlookers gaped in disbelief, as if witnessing a specter...

Chen Yang prized his dignity above all and had even slain a fellow city lord over a mere jest, suffering heavy consequences!

But here he was, dropping to his knees before Ye Chen?

Of his own accord, without a single prompt?

In some ways, this stunned them more than Ye Chen's decisive thrashing of Gu Han...

Terror etched Chen Yang's features, his frame quivering faintly, yet he clenched his jaw and declared, "Young Master Ye, I've wronged you before; I beg your pardon! Anything you require from me, speak it, and I'll go all out to help!"

At those words, the crowd's shock deepened; Chen Yang's plea sounded like him swearing loyalty to Ye Chen...

Chen Yang's gaze wavered; sure, he cherished his reputation, but only when his survival wasn't on the line!

What truly chilled Chen Yang wasn't Ye Chen's raw power!

It was Ye Chen's origins!

What sort of organization could forge a prodigy like this?

Furthermore, as Ye Chen struck, Hongmeng Energy had flared from his body!

Ye Chen was far beyond what Black Gold City could ever challenge!

After a brief pause, Ye Chen replied, "I do have a task for you..."

Joy lit up Chen Yang's expression!

Should he forge ties with Ye Chen, his path ahead would shine with endless promise!

Chen Yang bobbed his head eagerly, "Young Master, command me!"

Ye Chen responded coolly, "Get up."

Then, he eyed Gu Han, gestured lightly to dispel the lingering destructive aura inside him, and added, "Bring him with you."

Chen Yang helped the fallen Gu Han to his feet, and shortly after, guided by Chen Yang, Ye Chen made his way into the City Lord's residence.

Holy Ancestor Realm beings brimmed with robust life force, and now that Ye Chen had withdrawn the destructive aura, Gu Han remained frail but, after swallowing some top-tier healing elixirs and taking a short rest, managed to stand on unsteady legs.

The trio settled into the resting chamber of the City Lord's domain.

Ye Chen fixed his gaze on Gu Han, who looked as if a breeze might knock him over, and stated, "Tell me about Refining God Peak's marriage search for Xuan Nu."

Gu Han started explaining, "It goes like this: Refining God Peak's Xuan Nu, Jin Shuhui, has built quite a reputation across the Star Swirl Domain. She boasts not just astonishingly unparalleled martial talents, but her beauty stands peerless among the elite, attracting hordes of admirers throughout the Star Swirl Domain..."

"However, Jin Shuhui remains profoundly aloof by character, choosing to devote herself fully to the martial path without any distractions from the outside. She even took on the role of Xuan Nu at Refining God Peak, cutting ties with all men, immersing in isolated training at Refining God Peak and the Upper Realm Secret Realm, vanishing from the public eye."