The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3621 - 3611: An Existence on Par with Ren? (Part 4)

Ye Chen was completely stunned upon hearing these words!

Lan Ying proceeded, "Even though the present-day Refining God Peak is merely a fragment of the divine mountain our forebears secured ages ago, it remains an unparalleled Supreme Treasure in this current era. The events surrounding the Refining God Peak during today’s battle will surely be impossible to keep hidden for long."

A bitter smile creased her features. "Given my current capabilities, I simply lack the power to safeguard such an artifact. Even with your presence deterring them, the remaining factions within the Star Swirl Domain might hesitate to target the Refining God Peak for a time, but you cannot remain here forever, can you?"

At this juncture, Lan Ying’s tone became intensely grave. "Ye Chen, I wish to entrust both this Refining God Peak and Shuhui to your care!"

Upon hearing this declaration, Ye Chen’s eyes flared; entrust?

What could this possibly imply?

Entrusting Jin Shuhui to him, Ye Chen could comprehend.

But the act of entrusting the Refining God Peak itself?

Lan Ying smiled gently, saying, "Ye Chen, the golden radiance I melded into your divine soul is actually an artifact known as the Soul-stabilizing Golden Pearl. Its intrinsic purpose is specifically to command this very Refining God Peak!"

Revealing this, a wry expression appeared on her face. "Previously, this bead belonged to the Song Family. After you eliminated Song Ziqing, I intended to seize it, but the moment I commenced the refinement process, Zhan You arrived with his forces..."

"However, mastering this Refining God Peak is a gargantuan task. Only a handful of individuals across the history of my Lan Family have succeeded. Even if the Soul-stabilizing Golden Pearl hadn't integrated into your divine soul, I would have found it nearly impossible to achieve!"

As he listened, Ye Chen gazed up at the peak, a flicker of insight crossing his eyes. Indeed, he could now sense a faint, invisible tether connecting him to the mountain!

Lan Ying stated, "Tomorrow, I will instruct all disciples to evacuate the Refining God Peak. Once they have departed, you must begin your attempt to subdue it. Should you succeed, the peak will merge directly into your consciousness. According to our ancestral records, not only can it drastically bolster a cultivator’s divine soul, but it also possesses a myriad of formidable abilities."

"Ye Chen, although your prowess is sufficient to reach the Moon Soul Domain, it is always wise to strengthen your defenses against the Zhan Family."

After a brief moment of reflection, Ye Chen nodded in acceptance. "I understand. You have my gratitude, Senior!"

Lan Ying chuckled softly, "If not for you, I would be deceased. What gratitude is owed? However, I do have a condition: take Shuhui with you to the Moon Soul Domain. Given her potential, remaining in the Star Swirl Domain would be a tragic waste of her gifts."

Ye Chen adopted a solemn expression and promised with total sincerity, "Elder Lan, not just Shuhui—provided my strength allows it, I pledge to see the entirety of the Refining God Peak restored within the Moon Soul Domain!"

"When you announce the dissolution of the peak tomorrow, please inform every disciple that, should they wish to return, they are welcome as comrades unconditionally!"

Ye Chen was a man of deep convictions. Though he spoke little, he would never forget that these thousands of disciples were forced into displacement specifically to secure his path.

Lan Ying offered a satisfied smile and departed in a flash of light without another word.

Ye Chen watched her legacy vanish, releasing a soft sigh. Having reclaimed the foundation of the Lan Family only to immediately dissolve it—could anyone truly find peace in such a sacrifice?

And all for his sake. He felt the weight upon his shoulders grow heavier than ever before.

...

The next day, a brief murmur of confusion rippled across the Refining God Peak, but it quickly subsided. Shadows began to drift away from the peaks in every direction.

Before long, only three individuals remained on the vast mountain: Ye Chen, Jin Shuhui, and Lan Ying.

At this moment, Ye Chen sat cross-legged within an array, golden essence pulsating from his form!

He closed his eyes to quiet his mind, forcing his spirit into its peak state before initiating the secret technique imparted by Lan Ying.

An instant later, blinding golden light erupted from his body. The entire mountain resonated in response, shimmering with a brilliant, golden glow!

Concurrently, his mind blazed with light. When he opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a misty, ethereal forest that seemed more like an illusion than reality.

Ye Chen felt a jolt of surprise. Where was he?

According to Lan Ying’s instructions, the Refining God Peak should have resisted his soul energy, forcing him to overcome it in a clash of wills.

Instead, he had arrived in this strange, uncharted realm without facing any opposition at all.

Moreover, he couldn't reach Xuan Han Yu.

Suddenly, a vibration emanated from the Samsara Graveyard!

It felt as if this realm maintained a hidden, ancient tie to the graveyard itself.

What kind of place was this, and why did it stir such a reaction from the Samsara Graveyard?

Was this due to some dormant powerhouse, or the nature of the graveyard itself?

Without warning, his vision blurred. Through the rolling mist, a shadowy figure coalesced. The figure stared at Ye Chen, appearing slightly amused. "Oh? After so many eras, another Master of the Divine Peak has managed to enter this Abandoned World Extremity?"

Ye Chen frowned. The Abandoned World Extremity?

What region was this?

Though the figure’s features remained vague, he appeared to be an impossibly handsome young man in white, his long hair cascading over his shoulders.

Yet, Ye Chen’s focus was fixed on the man’s eyes.

They flickered with a cold, azure light, as if infinite arrays were churning within their depths. A single glimpse sent a chill racing down Ye Chen’s spine.

Having consumed both Qiu Pi and the Calamity Ghost, Ye Chen’s soul power had reached unprecedented heights. In terms of sheer soul strength, he could rival masters of the Heavenly Repairing Realm.

But standing before this shadowy specter, his divine soul felt as fragile as a newborn’s!

Just how powerful was this entity?

He was likely on par with the mysterious Senior Ren.

The azure light in the stranger’s eyes intensified. A soul-shaking energy surged across Ye Chen.

Ye Chen’s expression shifted wildly. He surged his soul power, invoking the Soul-devouring Sky to defend against the pressure...

It was futile.

Completely useless; his own power felt like a mere gust of wind before this stranger.

The man’s eyes widened in curiosity. "Interesting. Boy, what is your lineage that even I cannot perceive your true nature?"

Only then did Ye Chen manage to exhale. It had been an age since he felt such utter helplessness. Fortunately, the man seemed to harbor no malice, otherwise, he would have been erased in an heartbeat.

Ye Chen offered a respectful bow and spoke, "Senior, I am Ye Chen. I was attempting to refine the Refining God Peak in the Star Swirl Domain when I was transported here. As for my origins... that is a secret I cannot share."