The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3672 - 3662: Abandonment and Choice (Fifth Update)

Moments later, he fixed a chilling gaze on Nan Fengyin and declared, "Is this the Star Moon Palace? Is this how you protect the Star Swirl Domain martial artists?"

Those words made Nan Fengyin’s frame quiver. Ye Chen’s statement stabbed her core like a razor-sharp blade. During her early years, she held lofty aspirations, pledging to shield Star Swirl martial artists from any bullying, come what may!

Yet, after occupying the Star Moon Palace Master seat for years, amid betrayals, fierce rivalries, and clashing benefits, her noble dreams had eroded completely...

Nowadays, her mind fixated solely on clinging to her palace master role and bolstering Star Moon Palace’s standing...

Nan Fengyin’s face twisted in discomfort as she retorted, "What do you know? This issue isn’t as straightforward as you imagine!"

"Silence!" Ye Chen bellowed, cutting her off. "Nan Fengyin, look deep inside yourself—do you truly cherish the Star Swirl martial artists? These are mere justifications. If Star Moon Palace fails to defend those it swore to guard, then what purpose does it serve!"

A thunderous surge erupted as Nan Fengyin unleashed her crushing aura. Murderous fury blazed in her eyes toward Ye Chen!

Remarks like these could never see the light of day!

A single phrase such as that might shatter her authority entirely!

Jin Shuhui grew utterly frantic; she seized Ye Chen’s arm and pleaded, "Ye Chen, enough! Let me apologize!"

Crossing Star Moon Palace meant almost certain doom for Ye Chen!

Though Nan Fengyin’s power paled against Huang Rushan and the sect masters or elders from the Ancient Six Sects, she remained a formidable sect master!

Moreover, figures like Su Wu, Wu Fei, and Yuan Ping were no pushovers!

Yet Ye Chen replied coolly, "I’ve stated it clearly: my allies won’t bow in apology. Don’t force me to repeat it thrice!"

Witnessing Ye Chen’s demeanor, Jin Shuhui’s shoulders shook faintly. She sensed that beneath his composed facade, Ye Chen burned with genuine rage!

With a flick of his wrist, Ye Chen seized the Slaughter Sword. Flashing a mocking grin at Nan Fengyin, he taunted, "What’s this, itching to slay me? Haha, I reckon it’s high time the Star Moon Palace Master seat switched hands!"

A frosty spark lit Nan Fengyin’s gaze as she sneered, "Arrogant fool, so you’ve got a bit of martial prowess—does that make you unstoppable?"

Instantly, her mighty pressure roared forth, joined by a piercing cry echoing across the heavens, her sword gleaming as she prepared to lash out at Ye Chen for real!

Right as Ye Chen and Nan Fengyin teetered on the brink of clash, a silhouette dropped to its knees before Nan Fengyin, crying out, "Palace Master, stop this!"

Nan Fengyin froze in surprise—it was Su Yunyan!

Kneeling firmly, Su Yunyan pleaded, "Palace Master, cease tormenting Sister Jin, and spare Ye Chen the pressure. We vowed to Ye Chen that Sister Jin could enter our Star Moon Palace, yet now that you learn of Ye Chen losing Nine Saint Demon Sect’s backing, you refuse to back Sister Jin?

Does a Star Moon Palace disciple’s status mean so little to you? Are Star Moon Palace members just expendable pieces?"

Nan Fengyin’s face grew intricate. She furrowed her brows and urged, "Foolish child, rise! Why throw yourself into this for some youth?"

But Su Yunyan stayed down. After pausing silently, she offered Ye Chen a sorry smile and murmured, "I apologize, Young Master Ye. I led you into Star Moon Palace, never foreseeing this mess."

Ye Chen shook his head gently. "I’ll always cherish the aid from Miss Su."

Su Yunyan fell quiet, then faced Nan Fengyin, drew a steadying breath, and declared, "Palace Master, if you aid Young Master Ye and Sister Jin here, I’ll consent to that arrangement!"

She shouldered the fallout from ushering Ye Chen into Star Moon Palace. With the palace breaking its word, she’d rectify their betrayal, no matter the personal toll!

Nan Fengyin jolted, her eyes igniting with thrill. She gasped, "You mean it?"

The Star Moon Palace folks amid the bamboo grove stared at Su Yunyan in shock!

What secret deal was Su Yunyan referencing?

Her betrothal!

Su Yunyan possessed mesmerizing allure, unmatched beauty, stellar martial gifts, and Star Moon Palace’s support!

Above all, whispers suggested Su Yunyan carried a hint of the fabled Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox bloodline!

In bygone eras, the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox ruled as the supreme progenitor among spirit beasts, and its hybrid descendants often shone brilliantly!

A prize like her could snag a match from Yangzhen Domain’s elite powers, let alone Moon Soul Domain!

Through allying via her marriage to a superior faction, Star Moon Palace could soar!

Still, despite her wild, unbound vibe, Su Yunyan drew firm lines!

She’d always rejected such a union!

This very motive partly drove her to recruit Ye Chen into Star Moon Palace...

She couldn’t bear watching the palace fade, and absent a savior to elevate it, she’d face that forced match...

Su Yunyan’s lovely eyes dulled, yet she nodded resolutely. "Palace Master, you understand my resolve. Once pledged, I stand by it."

Nan Fengyin beamed with delight. "Excellent! I trust you fully, Yunyan."

Her stance flipped in a heartbeat. Glaring icily at Zhang Changqing, she commanded, "Young Master Zhang, leave at once. You provoked this first, so no further words needed."

"What!" Zhang Changqing gaped blankly at Nan Fengyin. "Lord Nangong, have you lost your senses? Won’t you fear my father hearing of this?"

Nan Fengyin scoffed disdainfully, ignoring him entirely, and gestured dismissively. "Escort the visitor away!"

Securing a prime match for Su Yunyan outweighed any Wuji Sect threat.

Zhang Changqing’s expression shifted wildly before he huffed coldly. Darting off with graceful speed, he vanished from the bamboo grove unscathed.

Simultaneously, a frosty threat rang out for all to hear: "Star Moon Palace, brace for Wuji Sect’s wrath!"

Nan Fengyin shrugged it off. Wuji Sect wouldn’t ignite a full sect war over such a spat. Star Moon Palace’s roots ran deep, and any brute assault would cost Wuji Sect dearly too!

Their retaliation would likely cap at sabotaging and sidelining Star Moon Palace’s ventures. A blow, yes, but one needing a decade to truly grind them down.

A decade!

Ample span for Nan Fengyin to secure Su Yunyan’s ideal spouse!

Excitement sparkled in Nan Fengyin’s eyes. She foresaw Star Moon Palace’s ascent as destiny, her own influence surging unbound!