The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3516: World Destructive, Arrival (Fifth Update)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
A profound unease gripped Ye Chen's heart.
The Demon Emperor could be on the verge of launching an assault on the Divine Kingdom!
He needed to hurry back to the Divine Kingdom right away!
"Wu You, I'm going to Refining God Peak first, then heading straight to the Divine Kingdom! What about you?"
Ye Chen inquired.
Wu You shook her head: "Ye Chen, I'm not going back to the Divine Kingdom. I have some business to handle in the Outer Realm."
"Plus, I've grown really curious about the Heavenly Demon Land lately. I want to look into where the Demon Emperor vanished!"
Ye Chen wouldn't push Wu You to change her mind, so he said no more and transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing from sight.
Once Ye Chen was gone, Wu You fixed her eyes on one specific spot.
It was a swirling black vortex.
A chilling and enigmatic aura poured out from the vortex.
This was the spot where the Demon Emperor had disappeared.
Wu You paused for a moment but ultimately chose to approach it.
Her bloodline appeared to be drawing her toward something inside!
She positioned herself right in front of the vortex and, without a second thought, stepped inside!
The vortex resembled the gaping maw of a massive creature, swallowing Wu You's form entirely.
All fell silent once more.
…
Refining God Peak.
Ye Chen spotted Jin Shuhui without delay.
Jin Shuhui had healed far quicker than anticipated, and her cultivation level had even advanced!
"Ye Chen, regarding the Slaughter Sword…"
She didn't get to complete her sentence before spotting the grave intensity in Ye Chen's gaze like never before.
"Ye Chen, what's wrong?"
Ye Chen's deep voice echoed: "I ran into a fiend and ended up in the Heavenly Demon Land, but the troubles there are worse than I thought."
"I have to leave for the Divine Kingdom at once!"
"Do you want to come with me to the Divine Kingdom?"
"You might even have to travel with me to my homeland, Huaxia."
Jin Shuhui was taken aback: "Huaxia?"
"What exactly is going on?"
Ye Chen wasted no time and passed the jade pendant from the Eternal Sacred King to Jin Shuhui!
As Jin Shuhui's eyes landed on the jade pendant, shock overwhelmed her: "This can't be… this jade pendant…"
"It looks like this jade pendant really belongs to you. Do you know who its owner is?" Ye Chen asked with excitement.
Jin Shuhui's thoughts wandered back to long-ago memories, and after some time, she remembered: "When I began my cultivation path in the Divine Kingdom, because I was a guardian, I encountered a young girl. Her name was unusual, called Fan Xin."
"Fan Xin was my sole friend in the Divine Kingdom."
"She was also my only close companion back then. She liked to call me Xiao Jin and enjoyed stargazing with me under the night sky."
"Our bond was incredibly strong in those days."
"Yet soon after, I realized she was utterly strange."
"She'd vanish without a trace and reappear just as suddenly, like she controlled everything while knowing absolutely nothing."
"We promised each other that no matter what, we'd meet every year beneath the Star Tree."
"But one day, she just disappeared."
"I waited year after year, but she never showed up."
"This jade pendant served as our symbol of friendship."
"Mine has my name carved on it, and she had one with Fan Xin engraved."
As she explained, Jin Shuhui pulled out her own pendant.
The fronts matched perfectly, and sure enough, the back bore Fan Xin's name.
"Ye Chen, these jade pendants can detect each other's location."
"I don't know why you're searching for her, but if you carry this pendant, she'll sense it."
Ye Chen took back the jade pendant, realizing his mission in the Outer Realm was now fulfilled.
"You're not joining me back to the Divine Kingdom?"
Considering their close connection, anyone would think Jin Shuhui would want to go!
But Jin Shuhui shook her head: "I can't come with you. If you're looking for her, she'll get it once she sees this pendant."
"As for my reason for staying, it's personal."
Ye Chen's eyes narrowed as an idea struck him, and he said: "Are you concerned about retaliation from the Zhan Family?"
That was the sole thing holding Jin Shuhui back.
After all, the Zhan Family posed the greatest danger!
Jin Shuhui nodded: "With the Peak Master of Refining God Peak gone, this place is truly my home now. I can't abandon it."
"Still, my master and I have asked allies in the Upper Realm to mediate for peace. There should be some outcome soon."
"I just hope my fears turn out to be unfounded."
Ye Chen didn't press the issue and pulled out a Communication Talisman: "I'm off to the Divine Kingdom now, but if the Zhan Family comes after you, contact me right away. I'll rush back."
"If they stay in line, we'll let it go."
"But if they try to hurt you again, I'll unleash everything I have to wipe out the Zhan Family!"
With those words, Ye Chen retrieved the formation pattern provided by the Eternal Sacred King!
He had no idea when the Demon Emperor might strike the Divine Kingdom! He needed to get there fast!
Jin Shuhui watched Ye Chen's figure fade away and whispered: "I hope you're right."
…
Some time later, a silhouette appeared above the Demon Suppression Hall in the Divine Kingdom.
Ye Chen scanned the area and saw the Demon Suppression Hall remained peaceful, letting out a relieved breath.
At least for now.
Was he just being paranoid?
Had the Demon Emperor never actually come?
"Hall Master!"
A Demon Suppression Hall disciple bowed deeply in greeting.
The Hall Master had been away for ages, so his abrupt return caught them off guard.
Ye Chen nodded: "How long until the clash at Myriad Gods Mountain?"
The disciple answered with respect: "Under three days. Lately, strange events have been happening all over the Divine Kingdom."
"Word is that Xuanyuan Moxie has achieved several breakthroughs."
"Hall Master, are you truly planning to get involved?"
Ye Chen nodded firmly, knowing that despite his gains in the outside world, Xuanyuan Moxie and Mo Xue Ming were formidable opponents!
He needed to comprehend more in these three days!
He intended to enter seclusion once again!
"I'll be in seclusion these days. Report any incidents to me immediately," Ye Chen directed.
The disciple agreed: "You can count on us, Hall Master."
"Besides, after our string of triumphs at Demon Suppression Hall, its fame has skyrocketed. No ordinary folk would dare challenge us, and even the devils won't risk descending."
"Heh heh."
Ye Chen pondered no further and retreated to his personal quarters in the Demon Suppression Hall, readying himself for seclusion!
…
One day passed.
Seventh Divine Nation, Demon Suppressing Mountain.
Ye Chen remained deep in seclusion.
Thanks to the epic battle against the Son of Demon Emperor, Mo Lingchuan, many Demon Suppression Hall warriors figured the devils wouldn't return after three defeats. Some even headed back to their sects, building statues in Ye Chen's honor, turning him into a legendary figure across the Divine Kingdom and Lingwu Continent, worshipped by countless people.
Yet a few martial artists stayed behind, mostly array masters from the Seven Divine Countries, who naturally lingered to mend the seals linking the Divine Kingdom and the Outer Realm.
As Ye Chen had stated, without the Demon Emperor's appearance, the crisis of doom hadn't fully passed.
Right then, a group of array masters was debating the details of fixing the array formation when suddenly, everyone on Demon Suppressing Mountain changed their expressions, staring skyward.
Just moments before, the sky had been bright and breezy, but instantly, darkness rolled in with roaring thunder and fierce winds!
Tremors ran through everyone's gazes!
This sight felt all too recognizable to them…
Exactly like the signs heralding the demon race's invasion!