The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3479: He Held Back (Sixth Update)

The relentless sword glow pressed forward relentlessly, reaching Zhang Qiao Ling in an instant. For the first time ever, she sensed the chill of impending death!

Would death claim her now?

In Zhang Qiao Ling’s stunning eyes, reluctance and grief swirled intensely. As a true prodigy, so young and full of untapped potential, was her life about to end just like that?

The blade's gleam sliced through, unleashing a sharp agony at Zhang Qiao Ling’s midsection. The overwhelming force surged into her, sending her tumbling like scattered petals in a gale, as crimson blood arced through the air!

From afar, Zhang Chi cried out: "Sister!"

His body blurred into motion, urging the Green Phoenix to speed toward the falling Zhang Qiao Ling, where its feathered form gently cradled her limp body.

Zhang Qiao Ling blinked in surprise—she was alive?

Her gaze dropped to the bloody gash at her waist from the sword, and a mix of emotions clouded her eyes.

Zhang Chi gazed at her with worry and said: "Sister, are you alright? How do you feel?"

Though Zhang Qiao Ling was powerful, she often looked down on her little brother, and Zhang Chi knew deep inside that she didn’t hold him in high regard...

Yet, family ties ran deep—after all, she was still his sister.

Zhang Qiao Ling swallowed a healing pill and replied softly: "I’m okay... he pulled back right at the end..."

She realized that if Ye Chen had chosen to, that single strike could have cleaved her in two, not merely carved a wound into her side...

Right then, every bit of Zhang Qiao Ling’s arrogance lay in ruins, crushed utterly by Ye Chen...

Against Ye Chen, who in his twenties commanded the Destruction Divine Dao, stood against Holy Ancestor Realm experts, boasted endless vitality, and grew fiercer amid fights, what right did she have to feel superior?

What grounds did she have to scorn others?

What holy maiden of the Dry Thunder Sect, what genius of Ziling City? The very idea seemed ridiculous now!

Next to Ye Chen, Zhang Qiao Ling amounted to nothing...

Zhang Chi let out a long breath of relief. Noticing his sister’s dazed expression, he paused before asking: "Second sister, do you still plan to head to Refining God Peak?"

Zhang Qiao Ling murmured: "I am."

With those words, her gaze sharpened as it turned toward Ye Chen.

At first, Zhang Qiao Ling had joined the Refining God Peak marriage event just to aid her brother and claim that Heavenly Spirit Energy, but her resolve had shifted!

Now, she burned to witness if this Heavenly God Realm youth who bested her could keep his edge in the marriage gathering!

This event drew countless prodigies from across the Star Swirl Domain, including forces far mightier and more daunting than Zhang Qiao Ling herself!

Plus, these talents traveled with protectors—some with escorts who were legendary veterans of the Star Swirl Domain, perched near the pinnacle of its power structure!

Zhang Qiao Ling had her own escort from the Qianlei Sect at the start, but fate had pulled that guardian away for pressing duties lately.

She figured Ye Chen’s bold nature would spark clashes inevitably. When that happened, could he still triumph?

Zhang Qiao Ling found herself eager to watch Ye Chen fall, to see him forced to yield!

With a quiet huff, she thought: "When this lady rescues you then, let’s see you act all high and mighty!"

Zhang Qiao Ling rose to her feet and turned to Zhang Chi: "Travel with them."

Her form flickered, remounting her Green Phoenix King, transforming into a verdant streak that vanished beyond the skyline.

Zhang Chi exhaled deeply. Truth be told, had Zhang Qiao Ling demanded his company right away, he wouldn’t have dared say no.

But in his heart, Zhang Chi yearned to stick with Ye Chen!

Ye Chen had wounded Zhang Qiao Ling, yet Zhang Chi harbored no grudge—only deep thanks!

After all, Zhang Qiao Ling had struck without mercy earlier; Ye Chen sparing her life showed great mercy and honored Zhang Chi!

Besides, to Zhang Chi, his sister’s haughty ways and habit of belittling folks would land her in hot water eventually—getting humbled by Ye Chen now was a blessing for his overconfident prodigy sibling!

Zhang Chi wasn’t a fool; a freak like Ye Chen would soon ascend to Holy Ancestor Realm, perhaps even Heavenly Repairing Realm!

Ye Chen was fated to rise as a figure revered across the Star Swirl Domain, the Outer Realm, and Upper Realm alike!

How could he not latch on to such a titan?

Zhang Chi guided his Green Phoenix close to Ye Chen, tucking away his usual flashy vibe, his refined features beaming with eager grins: "Young Master Ye, from this day forward, I’m your devoted follower—let me trail you, I’ll serve without a single complaint!"

Gu Han’s lips quirked in amusement; this boy had just called Ye Chen a fraud moments ago, toying with him?

Now he was bootlicking hard?

Ye Chen chuckled and shook his head—Zhang Chi’s skin was thick, switching gears without a hitch.

Still, Ye Chen felt no real aversion; Zhang Chi could be sly and spineless, but his core wasn’t rotten.

"Fairy Xuan, my thanks."

Ye Chen whispered inwardly.

Without Fairy Xuan’s aid, victory would have slipped away.

He’d considered tapping the Samsara Graveyard’s strength, but Ren Feifan’s warnings held him back.

Overdepending on the Samsara Graveyard spelled real peril!

Especially since it housed a Forbidden of All Worlds!

Ren Feifan’s gravity in the matter demanded Ye Chen’s utmost caution.

That explained why, lately, though he could summon the Heavenly Dao Seven Saints, Ye Chen kept them hidden.

Beneath the Green Phoenix, the trio pressed on toward Refining God Peak.

Days passed, and a grand, imposing peak loomed ahead—the heart of Refining God Peak in the Star Swirl Domain!