The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3685 - 3675: Ye Chen’s Choice (First Update)

The painting truly holds the memory from Ye Chen's past life, capturing the very first encounter between the Samsara Master and Xiao Shuihan.

Back then, Xiao Shuihan remained youthful and pure-hearted, his gaze spotless and crystalline, resembling a flawless, translucent jewel.

"Xiao, the martial arts path is elusive and unpredictable, are you sure you want to proceed in this way?"

"Xiao, if you continue to be obstinate, this world will no longer belong to you."

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Once the painting manifested in the current realm, everyone beyond the Soul Suppressing Forest witnessed it. They beheld the majestic figure upon the scroll, radiating an otherworldly presence that commanded the All Heavens, reigned over all existence, grasped Samsara, and governed the Six Paths.

"That is..."

A person attempted to voice the name, yet the overwhelming force hidden across heaven and earth silenced him completely, forcing his awe and astonishment to shine only through his gaze.

The scroll faded away in the instant that followed, as Ye Chen turned with gentle, tender eyes and strode out from the Soul Suppressing Forest.

When Ye Chen finally stood before the assembly, the crowd jolted back to reality.

Right then, Wu Duan Cang hid the spark of thrill in his gaze, staring gravely at Ye Chen before proclaiming, "Now, I declare that Ye Chen is the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect!"

His declaration shook the ground, as endless phenomena erupted nonstop inside the Six Paths Sect, while waves of rules rippled into view.

Vast spiritual energy burst forth unexpectedly from heaven and earth, forming a robe wreathed in brilliant divine radiance that draped itself over Ye Chen. Upon this robe, the Chief Disciple emblem unleashed Seven-Colored Divine Light, dazzling the spectators' eyes.

"No! How can this waste become the Chief Disciple, how can he freely enter and exit the Soul Suppressing Forest?"

"He’s merely at the Sixth Level of the Heavenly God Realm, it’s impossible for someone at this level to achieve this!"

Right now, Six Paths Sect disciples cried out in refusal to believe, their stares brimming with suspicion, rejecting the sight unfolding right in front of them.

"Hmph, I suspect this kid used a magic treasure to cheat, blocking the perception of the Soul Suppressing Forest, hence achieving this, I suggest the sect investigate thoroughly!"

"Yes! We must investigate thoroughly, this kid can’t possibly achieve this!"

Ye Chen caught these murmurs yet paid them no mind whatsoever. A flicker crossed his eyes, his thoughts lingering on that recent painting, overwhelmed by profound reverence.

Though Xiao Shuihan was the least favored disciple of the Samsara Master from Ye Chen's past life, he proved the most emotional one. Even the affairs tied to the Six Paths Sect linked back to the Samsara Master, a testament to Xiao Shuihan's yearning and heartfelt sentiments.

Wu Duan Cang observed Ye Chen's stoic expression at that instant and nodded inwardly, fully aware that Ye Chen had relied on no magic treasure.

Ye Chen's freedom to come and go from the Soul Suppressing Forest stemmed from his Dao heart—firm as bedrock, unshaken by worldly chaos, impervious even if the Ten Thousand Realms collapsed entirely.

With his heaven-defying talent, supreme bloodline, boundless self-assurance, and indomitable faith, Ye Chen embodied the Six Paths Sect's tomorrow, its beacon for soaring to greatness!

"Enough!"

Though Wu Duan Cang stayed silent just then, Yang Qianyu surprisingly intervened, halting the disciples' venomous doubts.

Yang Qianyu's visage turned icy as he faced his fellow sect members, declaring, "Six Paths Sect disciples are not ones who can’t accept defeat, the fact that Ye Chen can freely exit and enter the Soul Suppressing Forest is proof enough, there’s no need to say more."

Once finished, Yang Qianyu faced Ye Chen and bowed deeply with respect, saying, "Junior Brother Yang Qianyu greets Master Brother Ye Chen!"

Seeing Yang Qianyu lead the way left the rest of the disciples in shock, never anticipating his submission to Ye Chen.

In that moment, Liu Yunmiao—who had wagered against Ye Chen and lost, now serving as his attendant—gazed at Ye Chen with esteem and performed a respectful bow.

"Junior Brother Liu Yunmiao greets Master Brother!"

As these two paved the path, numerous disciples followed suit, bowing to Ye Chen, accepting him fully as their Master Brother.

Still, a significant number glared at Ye Chen with icy disdain, unwilling to hail him as Master Brother, their hearts unyielding in doubt.

These doubters were mostly inner sect disciples, particularly the elite few who had competed fiercely against Yang Qianyu for the Chief Disciple spot.

Countless inner sect disciples rejected Yang Qianyu's stance and refused to accept Ye Chen, standing stone-faced and mute.

Wu Duan Cang knew everything at that moment, yet he decided against interfering, just watching Ye Chen with an easygoing smile.

"The Chief Disciple can pick any cultivation spot he desires, Ye Chen. Which one catches your eye?"

Wu Duan Cang gazed at Ye Chen, growing more pleased by the second and brimming with anticipation. Barring any unexpected twists, Ye Chen was bound to rise as an unmatched powerhouse, maybe even realizing a grand dream—elevating the Six Paths Sect to the top sect in the Outer Realm.

Perhaps even venturing back to the Heavenly Human Domain!

"A cultivation spot, eh."

These words pulled Ye Chen from his thoughts, his gaze scanning the entire Six Paths Sect as he unleashed his spiritual sense.

Vast as it was, the Six Paths Sect revealed all its cultivation areas' qualities wherever his spiritual sense passed.

Several standout locations stood out, overflowing with spiritual energy and even spawning wondrous phenomena. However, Ye Chen's spiritual sense paused at a desolate spot devoid of spiritual energy right then.

It was also a towering mountain, one of the premier peaks in the Six Paths Sect, piercing the skies in majestic splendor, though oddly barren of spiritual energy.

"This spot..."

A faint thrill stirred in Ye Chen's heart as he perceived something special, a grin tugging at his mouth's edges.

Right then, folks in the Six Paths Sect saw Ye Chen eyeing this mountain, their faces twisting into odd expressions.

Certain Six Paths Sect disciples sneered inwardly, "As expected from someone only at the Heavenly God Realm, so naive and inexperienced. Netherworld Peak's spiritual energy has long depleted over the years; nobody's ever picked it. This fool's just dazzled by its imposing looks."

Surprise flickered across Wu Duan Cang's features too, as he eyed Ye Chen with a furrowed brow, wondering if Ye Chen knew full well about the mountain's spiritual energy shortage. Could there be some hidden secret in this peak that the Six Paths Sect had overlooked all these years?

Ye Chen spoke up then, "I choose this mountain."

"Netherworld Peak?" Wu Duan Cang showed no shock, already half-expecting Ye Chen's pick, but he cautioned again, "Its spiritual energy is all dried up. You sure about this choice?"

"Absolutely, I'm sure."

Wu Duan Cang's reminder brought a smile to Ye Chen's face, his voice brimming with firm confidence.

That settled it for Wu Duan Cang, who voiced no dissent and declared right away, "Very well, this mountain belongs to you now—your personal cultivation ground."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Without a second's pause, Ye Chen soared directly to Netherworld Peak.

Having detected the peculiar aura of Netherworld Peak, Ye Chen burned with curiosity to verify his suspicions, rushing there without delay.