The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3489: When a Tree Stands Out in the Forest, the Wind Will Destroy It (Seventh Update)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Disbelief and fury blazed in Song Ziqing’s gaze!
The final strike!
To counter the rampaging destructive force surging through her meridians right away, she had no choice but to unleash that ultimate sword attack!
Song Ziqing lifted her head once more toward Ye Chen, only to freeze in shock for an instant!
Right then, Ye Chen stood there with just one arm left, the blue flames enveloping him fading slowly, and his presence starting to fade as well!
His features had grown somewhat gaunt, resembling a flickering lantern on its last drop of fuel!
Joy surged through Song Ziqing in a flash!
Has this brat finally hit his breaking point?
Just as she teetered on the edge of defeat, Ye Chen collapsed first?
Hahaha, it looks like fate itself is on her side!
A cruel grin twisted across Song Ziqing’s lips; this moment offered the perfect chance to end him for good!
Yet right then, Ye Chen cast a casual glance at Song Ziqing before spinning around without a second thought and fleeing!
In the grand hall, Zhang Chi spoke to Zhang Qiao Ling with urgency, “Sister, Brother Ye’s in peril! Have Qianlei Sect’s guardians step in!”
During their trip to Refining God Peak, Ye Chen had aided Zhang Chi, and even if his motives weren’t solely for the boy, Zhang Chi saw it as genuine support!
Thus, deep down, he viewed Ye Chen as his elder brother!
Zhang Qiao Ling, who had been thrilled earlier, now wore a solemn expression. Ye Chen’s display had surpassed all her anticipations; he’d actually wounded Song Ziqing!
However, it appeared the conclusion was drawing near...
Regardless of Ye Chen’s prodigious talent, overcoming Song Ziqing at his present cultivation stage remained an immense challenge!
She glanced over at Aunt Ming nearby.
Aunt Ming gave a nod. She held Ye Chen in high regard too; aiding such a remarkable genius could build a valuable alliance, potentially yielding boundless gains for Qianlei Sect down the line. Clashing with Refining God Peak meant little in comparison.
But as Aunt Ming shifted to chase after Ye Chen and Song Ziqing, a silhouette abruptly barred her path!
Aunt Ming’s expression soured; it was Elder Jian of the Extreme Sword Sect!
With a malicious smirk, Elder Jian addressed Aunt Ming, “Fellow Daoist Ming, what’s your intent? This duel is riveting, and Young Master Zhan is relishing every bit. He’d hate for anyone to interrupt his entertainment!”
Zhang Chi, Gu Han, and Zhang Qiao Ling’s faces all shifted in alarm!
The Extreme Sword Sect was getting involved!
Elder Jian’s power matched Aunt Ming’s exactly. Should he block her stubbornly, she’d find no way to proceed!
Even more vital, Elder Jian had brought up Young Master Zhan!
This implied that halting Aunt Ming wasn’t merely Extreme Sword Sect’s wish, but the Zhan family’s as well!
Though Elder Jian harbored doubts about Ye Chen’s backer, it was mere conjecture, whereas the Zhan family loomed as an undeniable force.
For a split second, Aunt Ming stood immobilized, trapped between advancing and withdrawing, desperate to rescue Ye Chen yet utterly helpless...
In mere moments, Song Ziqing closed the gap behind Ye Chen!
At that instant, Ye Chen appeared to accept his doom, coming to a halt.
The onlookers in the hall observed the unfolding drama with a mix of emotions—pity on some faces, schadenfreude on others, and smug derision across the rest.
Song Ziqing let out a mocking laugh, “What’s wrong, out of steam already? Didn’t you claim you’d offer my life as a betrothal gift? I’m declining your offer now, so why not come claim it yourself?”
With those words, Song Ziqing denied Ye Chen any reply. Her icy-blue longsword gleamed as the Divine Peak Sword manifested!
A colossal shadow of a mountain materialized, sword qi roaring forth, bearing down on Ye Chen with crushing force!
But in that instant, a flicker of unease darted through Song Ziqing’s eyes, as though something felt amiss?
As Song Ziqing launched her assault, Ye Chen sprang into motion too!
The essence of Destruction Divine Dao erupted anew from the Slaughter Sword he gripped, infused with the Sword Soul Xuan Han Jade’s might, birthing a horrifyingly potent sword beam in a sudden burst!
Shock etched itself across every spectator’s features!
Ye Chen was opting for a direct clash!
Zhang Chi and his companions felt their veins turn to ice!
Ye Chen’s condition was no act; enduring Song Ziqing’s relentless barrages had piled his wounds to a dangerous threshold. A bit more recovery time would suffice, but another hit from her now could fell him fatally or cripple his fighting ability!
Still, his expression showed no trace of a frantic final gambit!
Instead...
Utter detachment!
The instant after, the devastating sword radiance smashed against the towering Heaven-connecting Summit shadow in a ferocious impact!
A blinding chill exploded outward, forcing eyes to water, but no one blinked; they strained wider, unyielding!
As though their eyes might burst free!
Horror twisted every face!
The astonishing sight amid the glare seared itself forever into their thoughts!
Shattered...
The Heaven-connecting Divine Peak, in ruins...
Ye Chen’s peerless slash this round had overwhelmed Song Ziqing’s Divine Peak Sword!
“Impossible!!!” Song Ziqing cried out, her form shielded by the radiance of multiple defensive treasures, yet they proved futile!
Against Ye Chen’s blow, they were worthless!
The treasures’ lights snuffed out in a heartbeat, and the sword crashed savagely into Song Ziqing’s frame!
A deafening explosion roared!
Song Ziqing’s body hurtled like a projectile, propelled by the sword beam’s invincible force, slamming into the space before Refining God Peak’s summit hall.
A massive crater formed right there!
Song Ziqing sprawled in the depression, clinging to life, a savage gash across her chest spilling blood onto the earth, her heart already pulverized within the tear!
This supreme powerhouse of Holy Ancestor Eighth Layer Heaven withered swiftly, radiating the scent of impending death...
Ye Chen’s form blurred, landing at the crater’s edge, staring down at Song Ziqing with icy resolve.
Despair filled Song Ziqing’s stare at Ye Chen, confusion clouding her visage.
Why would Refining God Peak side with Ye Chen? Why not her, the Peak Master who’d ruled here for millennia?
Ye Chen flashed a enigmatic sneer: “Can’t fathom your defeat?”
He pivoted, gesturing to their prior battleground, and stated coolly: “You believed you could thrive stronger atop Refining God Peak, but the Heavenly Dao Gathering Spirit Stones under it now bear my name!”
The hall’s occupants wore bizarre looks!
They too sensed their realms restrained! But only Ye Chen received Refining God Peak’s favor!
How was this possible!
Their stares at Ye Chen intensified with awe...
Shock overwhelmed Song Ziqing’s eyes, venom pouring toward Ye Chen.
Ye Chen regarded her with composure: “As I said, your life serves as the bride price. Since you won’t take it, I’ll seize it back.”
Sword light gleamed, and with that, Refining God Peak’s Divine Master dissolved into a blood mist, erased utterly from existence.
In that very instant, Ye Chen’s wounds started mending steadily as he strode toward the hall.
Within the hall, Refining God Peak’s elders stood rigid, watching Ye Chen draw near, terror gripping their hearts!
Song Ziqing, slain...
Refining God Peak’s Divine Master, gone just like that!
How could they muster the nerve to strike at Ye Chen?
Immediately, the quartet exchanged glances, quietly stepping aside in retreat, eager to escape!
To distance themselves from this unfathomable fiend!
Ye Chen’s cold sweep pinned them: “Who gave you permission to stir?”
His words froze the four in place, sweat drenching their robes...
This betrothal gathering stemmed from Song Ziqing’s scheme, and while these elders didn’t warrant her level of doom, they’d silently endorsed treating Jin Shuhui as mere merchandise!
Yet then, a voice echoed through the hall.
Ye Chen wouldn’t slaughter them, but mercy wasn’t on his mind either.
It came from Zhan You.
Zhan You set aside his teacup, eyed Ye Chen, and declared: “Lad, I won’t meddle in your feud with Refining God Peak, nor question why Refining God Peak’s laws bind us all while you draw its power instead, but that woman—I claim her.”
Ye Chen whirled, fixing Zhan You with a piercing glare.
Others might miss Zhan You’s prowess, but not Ye Chen, now master of Refining God Peak.
Zhan You’s cultivation hit Holy Ancestor Eighth Layer Heaven too!
Still, Moon Soul Domain’s techniques outclassed Star Swirl Domain’s, placing Zhan You’s total might above Song Ziqing’s at Refining God Peak!
Nevertheless, Zhan You held back from striking Ye Chen outright...
Truth be told, Zhan You couldn’t confirm if Ye Chen’s supporters hailed from Star Swirl Domain...
After all, Ye Chen’s clash with Song Ziqing marked him as a freakish talent even in Moon Soul Domain...
That said, fear didn’t grip Zhan You fully.
Even should Ye Chen’s allies stem from Moon Soul Domain or Yangzhen Domain, his presence in Star Swirl Domain hinted at turmoil in that faction—perhaps its downfall!
Ye Chen arrived unprotected, likely pursued by foes!
Why else would a prodigy like him linger in Star Swirl Domain?
“You want her?” Ye Chen’s response carried a chill: “Who do you think you are?”
Silence blanketed the hall anew!
All eyes turned on Ye Chen like he was some beast.
After slaying Refining God Peak’s Divine Master, now he taunted Moon Soul Domain’s Zhan Family heir?
What level of audacity defined this Ye Chen!
Zhan You’s eyes iced over at the words, his voice a venomous whisper: “Brat, talent might carry you far, but in this realm, solo power often crumbles alone—get it?
The proverb of the mightiest tree drawing the gale’s fury, does it escape you? If I’m right, no faction stands to shield you, eh?
Sure you want to cross my Zhan Family over a mere woman? Geniuses who forget their place meet swifter ends than the mediocre!”
Finishing, he schooled his features, produced a jade vial, filled a cup with Spiritual Tea, and offered it to Ye Chen: “Yet this young master admires your spark. I urge restraint—take this Spiritual Tea as my gesture. Hand over the woman, and I, Zhan You, will count you as an ally. Deal?”