The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3483: Nonexistent Identity (Part 1)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Ye Chen easily spotted the elder's intense gaze locked onto the Dust-falling Dragon Subduing Sword.
As for the Dust-falling Dragon Subduing Sword, Ye Chen had learned from Senior Ren that it held a sealed power of the Blood Moon within.
It was abandoned long ago at Myriad Gods Mountain.
From the current situation, it appears that even though I claimed the Dust-falling Dragon Subduing Sword in the Divine Kingdom, it must have surfaced in the Outer Realm prior to that.
That elder is probably speculating about Ren Feifan standing behind me, all thanks to the Dust-falling Dragon Subduing Sword!
This development is far from favorable.
Ye Chen stopped dwelling on the matter and swiftly stored away the Dust-falling Dragon Subduing Sword.
Elder Jian picked up on the subtle shift, wasted no time in hesitation, and approached boldly, inquiring, "Little brother, the aura emanating from that sword earlier was truly astonishing—might this old man have a closer look?"
Ye Chen simply shook his head, rejecting the request without a second thought!
Elder Jian displayed no hint of irritation.
Even if his suspicions proved wrong and this youth had no ties to that figure, the boy was still no ordinary individual!
The explanation was straightforward: a man in his early twenties had mastered the Destruction Divine Dao to an extraordinary degree, wielded the fearsome ability to cross realms and battle mid-stage Holy Ancestor Realm experts, and boasted an astonishing vitality; how could a talent like this emerge without immense support?
As a legendary powerhouse within the sect, Elder Jian's perception surpassed that of typical warriors, and he knew well the awe-inspiring prodigies from various corners of the Outer Realm.
He understood the extreme measures mighty clans employed to raise their exceptional heirs!
Without such efforts, how could those unparalleled geniuses ever arise?
Yet, among the clans he was aware of, few could produce anyone matching Ye Chen's caliber!
How could Elder Jian avoid feeling stunned?
Though he served as Zhou Zixun's protector, Yuan Qiong Tian and Li Yichuan were also brilliant talents of the Extreme Sword Sect!
Their deaths filled him with deep sorrow, yet he held back from acting!
All to avoid provoking the entity supporting Ye Chen! And that fabled individual!
During Ye Chen's clash with Zhou Zixun, he had faintly detected an enigmatic quality in this youth, prompting him to discreetly order Extreme Sword Sect members to probe Ye Chen's origins...
And now, the reports had come back...
Through the Extreme Sword Sect's vast network of spies, they only uncovered that Ye Chen hailed from Black Gold City—nothing more!
Drawing from Elder Jian's vast knowledge, it was obvious this background was fabricated!
But why conceal his true self, and why did the Extreme Sword Sect's searches yield nothing, as if a genius of Ye Chen's magnitude had never graced the Outer Realm?
To him, the most logical conclusion was that Ye Chen represented a scion dispatched for trials by some formidable lineage!
And the power capable of forging such a figure was undoubtedly beyond what the Extreme Sword Sect—or even the whole Star Swirl Domain—could challenge!
Naturally, these were mere misconceptions on his part...
From the moment Ye Chen embarked on his martial path, he had forged ahead alone, without any clan's aid or heritage...
Should Elder Jian discover this truth, his shock would leave him speechless...
Even backed by a colossal dynasty, Ye Chen would rank as an eternal prodigy, but achieving this through sheer personal effort?
That would defy all mortal limits...
Ye Chen glanced at Zhou Zixun's humbled form but chose not to press the issue, sensing the guardian lurking nearby; even with the Samsara Graveyard and Sword Soul at his command, clashing across realms against this protector posed grave dangers.
With Zhou Zixun already submitting, there was no need to escalate.
That said, should Zhou Zixun court destruction, Ye Chen wouldn't shrink from the fight.
In the next instant, Ye Chen pivoted and guided the stunned, nearly frozen Gu Han and Zhang Chi toward the entrance of Baoxiang Pavilion.
From a short distance, Zhou Zixun glared at their retreating figures, his eyes brimming with venomous hatred!
When had he ever endured such degradation?
Regardless of Elder Jian's motives, if an opening arose, Zhou Zixun vowed to extract a heavy toll from this youth for the day's indignities!
Once Ye Chen and his group stepped inside Baoxiang Pavilion, a woman amid the onlookers, looking somewhat baffled, voiced her confusion:
"Zhou Zixun actually backed down just like that? Even if he believes his power falls short of that boy's, doesn't he have his guardian's support?"
This woman was none other than Zhang Qiao Ling!
She had journeyed to Yunxuan City, eager to witness Ye Chen's downfall against the Extreme Sword Sect's guardians during his feud with Zhou Zixun!
Hmph, back then, no matter his bravado, he'd have no choice but to grovel before her, pleading for her intervention!
Yet, to her astonishment, Zhou Zixun had yielded without a fight.
At that moment, a middle-aged woman beside Zhang Qiao Ling, clad in flowing white robes that hinted at timeless elegance, radiating no detectable presence, with eyes gleaming thoughtfully, inquired, "Ling’er, do you know that young man? Are you familiar with his origins?"
Zhang Qiao Ling cast a quick look at the woman next to her, a flicker of surprise crossing her lovely features—Aunt Ming rarely showed interest in such affairs, so why probe about Ye Chen now?
This middle-aged woman served as the guardian for the Qianlei Sect.
Still, Zhang Qiao Ling answered, "He... appears to come from Black Gold City."
"Black Gold City?"
Aunt Ming furrowed her brow lightly, then smoothed her expression and advised Zhang Qiao Ling, "Qiao Ling, if the chance presents itself, draw nearer to that young man. I suspect I understand why Zhou Zixun yielded to him earlier."
Zhang Qiao Ling stared at Aunt Ming in disbelief—approach Ye Chen?
Could Aunt Ming truly suggest such a thing?
On normal occasions, she turned away even the most promising heirs from great powers, yet here she was, encouraging proximity to Ye Chen?
Noting Zhang Qiao Ling's reaction, Aunt Ming offered a faint smile, "That young man's heritage could well be exceptional."
Evidently, Aunt Ming shared Elder Jian's line of thinking...
At the same time, within Baoxiang Pavilion, Ye Chen and his friends savored the delicacy known as Cloud Dragon Playing in the Sea!
This Cloud Dragon Playing in the Sea was crafted from the flesh of a demonic beast adorned with draconic scales, its savory scent filling the air; upon tasting, it dissolved into a torrent of spiritual energy that surged through every limb and organ, while the lingering dragon essence stirred the spirit, conjuring visions of a colossal dragon shimmering amid the vapors!
Ye Chen gave a nod of approval, clearly pleased.
…
As Ye Chen and the others feasted in Baoxiang Pavilion, a serene bamboo forest graced Refining God Peak, where a pavilion stood; on its upper floor, a refined man dressed in robes patterned with verdant bamboo sipped tea, the lush fragrance wafting everywhere.
Suddenly, he arched an eyebrow and chuckled, "Oh? So Zhou Zixun got thoroughly humbled? That's mildly unexpected— is this report reliable?"
A striking woman with an icy bearing, positioned before him, affirmed with a nod, "Indeed, young master. You tasked me with monitoring nearby cities for noteworthy events, so I've placed informants in Yunxuan City, Yu City, and beyond—this update just arrived."
"Fascinating."
The robed man grinned mischievously, "Zhou Zixun might be insignificant to me, but in the Star Swirl Domain, he's considered a solid talent, isn't he?
I only stopped by Refining God Peak on a whim for this marriage contest, seeking some diversion, but now it appears the event could yield some thrilling twists.
Who was behind it—have you identified them?"
The beautiful woman responded, "To report to the young master, my probes reveal the individual hails from Black Gold City, though that's likely a cover; his actual roots remain hidden, as if he scarcely exists at all..."