The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3646 - 3636: Breakthrough! (Sixth Update)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Ye Chen let out a sigh and instructed, "Xu Shenglong, head back first. I need to cultivate."
Hearing this, Xu Shenglong bowed respectfully and replied, "Yes!"
He placed the teapot down and started toward the door, but abruptly halted, turning back to Ye Chen with, "Oh, Young Master Ye, the Moon God Secret Realm opens in two days. Are you going to join?"
Ye Chen's eyebrow lifted at these words—what was this Moon God Secret Realm?
Suddenly, Xuan Han Yu's voice rang out in Ye Chen’s mind, "Ye Chen, you must enter this Moon God Secret Realm. The Moon Liquid Spirit Marrow within is incredibly precious. Once acquired and merged with the divine soul of the Dao Sword Spirit Body’s owner, it will unseal the next layer on me!"
"Even more vital, this Moon God Secret Realm... might link to Senior Ren..."
Senior Ren?
Blood Night?
Moon God Secret Realm?
A realization struck Ye Chen, altering his expression. He sipped the Spiritual Tea from his hand and told Xu Shenglong, "Describe this Moon God Secret Realm to me."
Xu Shenglong's face lit up with surprise and delight as he quickly explained, "Legend holds that the Moon God Secret Realm was forged by a supreme expert called Ren alongside certain Divine Kings. In ancient times, All Gods dominated the Outer Realm, with the Four Great Domains governed by the Sun, Moon, Star, and Heaven Divine Clans. Yet for reasons unknown, All Gods abandoned the Outer Realm, and this Moon God Secret Realm might have served as the ancient abode of the Moon God Clan!
Normally, entering the Moon God Secret Realm was utterly impossible, as the seal protecting it retained astonishing might even after endless ages!
But every ten thousand years, a total lunar eclipse descends upon the Moon Soul Domain! During this event, the seal's power on the Moon God Secret Realm weakens dramatically, offering our sole chance to venture inside. The eclipse endures for three days, which is precisely the duration we can remain within the Moon God Secret Realm!"
Ye Chen's eyes gleamed faintly as he listened, "The Moon God Secret Realm sounds intriguing, but what qualifications are needed to access it?"
Given its legendary background, naturally, not everyone could simply step in.
A grin spread across Xu Shenglong's face as he assured, "Young Master, fret not—entrust this to me. I'll arrange your entry into the Moon God Secret Realm without revealing your identity!"
Ye Chen arched a brow, "Oh? And how will you manage that?"
Xu Shenglong puffed out his chest with pride, "Young Master, countless powers exist in the Moon Soul Domain, yet only seven trace their roots to antiquity, though one has faded into obscurity with minimal influence."
Ye Chen recalled something and remarked, "That seventh must be the Six Paths Sect, I presume."
Xu Shenglong blinked in astonishment before nodding, "Precisely. The Six Paths Sect's past splendor has vanished. Its sect master and disciples carry an odd arrogance, seldom engaging in Moon Soul Domain matters and isolating from the world."
"Setting aside the Six Paths Sect, the other six powers form the renowned Ancient Six Sects! In legacy and might, these Ancient Six Sects stand unparalleled!
For instance, solely the Ancient Six Sects know of the Moon God Secret Realm, and only their combined effort can shatter its seal amid the total lunar eclipse!
The Nine Saint Demon Sect counts among these Ancient Six Sects—heh heh, my position guarantees a slot for you, Young Master!
The spiritual energy inside the Moon God Secret Realm is unique; only martial artists under a thousand years old may enter, lest it morph into lethal toxin!
Thus, the Ancient Six Sects dispatch merely their youthful geniuses into the secret realm, and you, Young Master, perfectly qualify!"
Ye Chen eyed Xu Shenglong oddly—never anticipated this newfound subordinate proving so useful...
Otherwise, securing an entry spot with Ye Chen’s present power might prove challenging.
He pondered whether Senior Ren would emerge upon the Moon God Secret Realm's unveiling?
He had yet to encounter Senior Ren’s actual form.
Yet one fact stood clear: the enigmatic Senior Ren lingered somewhere in the Outer Realm!
Dismissing further thoughts, Ye Chen nodded, "Very well, handle it for me. And stop calling me Young Master—just Ye Chen will do."
Ye Chen always separated favors from grudges distinctly. Regardless of whether Xu Shenglong aided him from a mix-up, aid was aid. True to his principles, Ye Chen refused to capitalize on the man's error. Though somewhat gullible and simplistic, Xu Shenglong bore no malice—befriending him seemed fitting.
Ye Chen never allowed friends to address him as Young Master.
Xu Shenglong froze momentarily before golden tears brimmed in his eyes anew. Wiping them away, he declared earnestly, "For Young Master to honor me thus, I, Xu Shenglong, am deeply thankful! Still, I dare not alter my address—it would dishonor Young Master!"
To Xu Shenglong, a Xuan Yao Saint Child like Ye Chen permitting name-calling signified utmost acknowledgment! How could he remain unmoved? This deepened his devotion to Ye Chen!
Ye Chen shook his head in resignation and gestured dismissively, "Alright, suit yourself."
Afterward, Ye Chen secluded himself in cultivation at the Star Moon Palace, awaiting Xu Shenglong’s return.
Jin Shuhui officially entered the Star Moon Palace, even taking Nan Fengyin as her master!
Two days passed.
Within a bamboo grove's elegant pavilion, a stoic man meditated in the training chamber, surrounded by swirling beams of five-hued light that poured ceaselessly into his frame!
This figure was none other than Ye Chen.
Abruptly, Ye Chen’s eyes snapped open, sharp as freshly drawn blades!
Joy flickered across his features as he murmured, "The spiritual energy here's truly vast. In just seven short days, my cultivation has edged forward once more! A mere half-step remains before breakthrough!"
This pavilion, dubbed Yuehuang Pavilion, had been reserved by the Star Moon Palace for VIPs of utmost prestige.
Yuehuang Pavilion perched atop the Star Moon Palace's Spirit Gathering Array core, boasting the densest spiritual energy anywhere in the palace—surpassing even the Palace Master’s quarters!
Since that chaotic episode in the Star Moon Palace hall, Nan Fengyin’s attitude toward Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui transformed utterly, revering them as exalted forebears!
Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui now resided in Yuehuang Pavilion!
Ye Chen rose and stretched languidly. Then, his countenance shifted sharply as a tremendous surge of energy erupted skyward from Yuehuang Pavilion!
A faint smile curved Ye Chen’s lips—Jin Shuhui had achieved breakthrough!