The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3683 - 3673: Soul Suppressing Forest (Eighth Update)
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"What? You intend to win by overwhelming numbers?"
A mischievous spark danced in Ye Chen’s gaze. The Six Paths Sect disciples burned with clear rage. More than ten of them had reached the Heavenly Repairing Realm. Should they unite their strength, he would stand no chance against them.
The moment these words escaped his lips, a grave shadow fell over the faces of the Six Paths Sect disciples. Pride swelled within them, and they scorned the idea of ganging up on Ye Chen, knowing such a triumph would lack any honor.
"Heh, taking you down doesn’t require all of us. Let me, Zhou Fengsha, handle you!"
Right then, a massive, burly disciple fixed his stare on Ye Chen. His aura erupted and churned wildly, revealing his cultivation at the fourth level of the Heavenly Repairing Realm.
Ye Chen’s eyes sharpened at the sight. Though he had triumphed over the second-level Heavenly Repairing Realm Liu Yunmiao, clashing with the fourth-level Zhou Fengsha posed a daunting ordeal.
The Six Paths Sect disciples clearly gauged Ye Chen’s strength roughly. They knew that despite his heaven-defying feats—vanquishing Liu Yunmiao while only at the Heavenly God Realm—someone far stronger would push him to his breaking point.
Ye Chen found himself in dire straits right now. As thoughts of countermeasures whirled in his mind, a commanding voice boomed through the air.
"Enough!"
Wu Duan Cang gazed coldly at the furious Six Paths Sect disciples and declared in a resonant tone, "Ye Chen defeated Liu Yunmiao, which means he passed your test and proved his formidable talent."
His statement sparked an instant commotion among the disciples, yet not one dared challenge Wu Duan Cang. They shot Ye Chen looks laced with bitterness.
"Ye Chen, I can agree to let you become the Chief Disciple, but you must promise me one condition."
"What condition?"
Ye Chen met Wu Duan Cang’s eyes, his pulse quickening. This was undoubtedly the ultimate trial—succeed, and his objective would be within grasp.
"If you can freely come and go in the Soul Suppressing Forest, I will agree to let you become the Chief Disciple."
Hearing this, the Six Paths Sect disciples froze in shock before their gazes turned mocking toward Ye Chen.
The Soul Suppressing Forest serves as a trial ground for Six Paths Sect disciples, challenging their divine soul and Dao heart. It was crafted by the sect’s founder, Xiao Shuihan.
Though merely a thousand meters in length, the Soul Suppressing Forest brims with peril at every stride. The top disciple, Yang Qianyu—the prime candidate for Chief Disciple—advanced only 320 meters, a feat that stunned the entire sect and cemented his genius status.
The record for deepest penetration into the Soul Suppressing Forest belongs to Yin Zunxiao, the enigmatic seventh sect master of the Six Paths Sect who vanished without trace, at 530 meters.
Thus, countless Six Paths Sect disciples deem conquering the Soul Suppressing Forest an utter impossibility. Reaching its end equates to ascending as a Supreme Sovereign, dominating all heavens, and reigning over the cosmos.
From their viewpoint, Ye Chen could never claim such destiny.
The disciples now saw Wu Duan Cang as deliberately sabotaging Ye Chen, believing his dream of Chief Disciple status to be pure delusion. Hence, he dangled the Soul Suppressing Forest to shame him publicly.
But these disciples misjudged completely. Wu Duan Cang truly yearned for Ye Chen to create a miracle. Alongside Elder Dao Pao, numerous Six Paths Sect elders brimmed with anticipation for Ye Chen in this instant.
Ye Chen, at mere Heavenly God Realm, had crushed the Heavenly Repairing Realm Liu Yunmiao. This showcased his unparalleled bloodline and limitless potential, marking him as truly peerless.
The Soul Suppressing Forest probes the divine soul and Dao heart. Should Ye Chen conquer its entirety, it would prove not just his genius but a Dao heart fit for supreme dominion!
With potential this defiantly celestial, absent disasters, Ye Chen was fated to rise as a terrifying demon lord, seizing ultimate sovereignty.
In that case, Ye Chen might realize his colossal vision, elevating the Six Paths Sect to the paramount force in the Outer Realm—surpassing even founder Xiao Shuihan’s wildest dreams.
Sensing the disciples’ mocking smirks at that moment, Ye Chen realized traversing the Soul Suppressing Forest would prove no easy feat.
Yet, Ye Chen kept his composure steady. Detecting the eagerness in Wu Duan Cang’s gaze, he consented, "Very well, I am willing to attempt the Soul Suppressing Forest."
These words sparked a subtle glow in Wu Duan Cang’s eyes. He clapped his hands sharply and boomed out, "Yang Qianyu, where are you!"
"Boom!"
Out of nowhere, a tremendous surge erupted from a remote peak within the Six Paths Sect. A dominating and majestic presence rocketed into the air.
Exuding an overwhelming aura, this presence hurtled forward at blinding speed. A brilliant streak of Streaming Light blazed across the heavens, and an elegantly transcendent figure materialized right before Wu Duan Cang.
Black hair flowed freely down this figure’s back, draped in a Daoist robe, with a razor-edged sword suspended at his waist. His eyes harbored the vast turns of the cosmos, exuding supreme elegance—it was Yang Qianyu.
The premier disciple of the Six Paths Sect, Yang Qianyu held himself to ruthless standards, pouring everything into cultivation. That explained why he skipped the uproar when Ye Chen first appeared. But Wu Duan Cang’s summons drew him out.
"Master, Sect Master."
Yang Qianyu offered greetings to Elder Dao Pao and Wu Duan Cang, curiosity gleaming in his gaze.
Noticing this, a glint flashed in Ye Chen’s eyes. No surprise Yang Qianyu mirrored Elder Dao Pao’s demeanor so closely—he was the elder’s own disciple.
"Heh, Qianyu, your division of realms has grown even more profound."
Just then, Elder Dao Pao beamed approvingly at Yang Qianyu. His prized disciple had absorbed his dedicated guidance without fail, yielding outstanding achievements.
"Master flatters me."
Yang Qianyu answered with deep respect.
Wu Duan Cang gave Yang Qianyu a pleased nod at that moment before facing Ye Chen, "This is Ye Chen. He wishes to become the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, and I have agreed."
"Oh?"
Yang Qianyu showed mild astonishment upon hearing this and turned toward Ye Chen. He’d chased the Chief Disciple title relentlessly himself, yet Ye Chen’s pursuit stirred no resentment, just intrigue.
Seeing Ye Chen’s division of realms only at the sixth level of the Heavenly God Realm, Yang Qianyu grew even more amazed and smiled while saying, "For this brother Ye Chen to aspire for the position of Chief Disciple, it appears that he has extraordinary capabilities to have received the Sect Master’s approval."
"He indeed does."
Wu Duan Cang confirmed with a firm nod.
Ye Chen regarded Yang Qianyu at that instant, feeling a surge of fondness. Humble and cultivation-obsessed, Yang Qianyu stayed utterly poised, showing zero irritation over a contender like Ye Chen for the Chief Disciple role—truly exceptional.
Wu Duan Cang then announced, "I’ve called you here today to demonstrate for Ye Chen by walking through the Soul Suppressing Forest."