The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3708 - 3698: I Stake My Life as Guarantee! (Seventh Update)

At that instant, the golden dragon gazed at Ye Chen with a sense of approval. Then, it parted its colossal maw and let out a gentle exhalation.

"Whoosh!"

Though the dragon's breath was merely a soft puff, its sheer immensity and overwhelming power transmuted it into a powerful gale, which swept directly over Ye Chen.

"Boom!"

Ye Chen's awareness abruptly snapped back. He found himself standing once more before the Guardian God Statue, while Jun Mo stared at him, his expression a mask of shock.

"What's the matter?"

It was unusual to see Jun Mo display such surprise, prompting Ye Chen to raise an eyebrow and inquire with mild astonishment.

As soon as the words left his lips, Ye Chen too sensed that something was amiss. He observed the Guardian God Statue before him now emanating a brilliant golden luminescence, casting an almost gilded sheen over Southern Saint City.

This extraordinary display was clearly a consequence of Ye Chen's consciousness delving into the Blood Moon Space, which had inadvertently triggered the Guardian God Statue's peculiar reaction. Now that Ye Chen's consciousness had returned to his body, the statue's radiance began to recede.

"What did you do?"

Witnessing the Guardian God Statue returning to its quiescent state, Jun Mo couldn't suppress his astonishment and turned to Ye Chen, demanding an explanation.

"I didn't do anything."

Ye Chen offered a slight shake of his head, the words masking the truth. He was bound to protect Ren Feifan's identity, a secret he could not divulge to Jun Mo.

At this juncture, Jun Mo's demeanor grew somber. He couldn't help but relay, "Do you realize that while you were in your trance, the Guardian God Statue was in constant turmoil, causing alarm throughout the entirety of Southern Saint City?"

"Zhenyuan Palace must have been alerted as well, and they might come looking for trouble with you because of this."

"Trouble me?"

Upon hearing this, the corner of Ye Chen's mouth lifted in a subtle curve. With the golden dragon lending him its might, he felt secure that no one from Zhenyuan Palace could pose a threat.

"I would welcome it,"

Ye Chen stated with placid confidence.

Just then, a cluster of figures descended from the sky, clad in the distinctive robes of Zhenyuan Palace. These individuals were none other than the four esteemed Elders of Zhenyuan Palace.

Among them, Ye Chen recognized two familiar faces: Elder Hei Zhi and Elder Changfa, whom he had encountered upon his initial arrival in Southern Saint City.

"Ye Chen, it's you again!"

As Elder Hei Zhi's gaze fell upon Ye Chen standing before the Guardian God Statue, his eyes glinted with a chilling intensity. He fixed Ye Chen with a cold stare and declared.

"What a coincidence. I didn't expect to meet again."

Meeting Elder Hei Zhi's glare, Ye Chen offered a serene smile and replied audibly.

Elder Hei Zhi's fury swelled, threatening to burst his lungs. Ye Chen's audacity in touching the Guardian God Statue, provoking such a vehement response from the divine entity, was a fact he was blissfully unaware of!

Zhenyuan Palace, at this moment, interpreted the Guardian God Statue's agitation as a manifestation of divine wrath, entirely ignorant of Ye Chen's profound experiences within the Blood Moon Space inside the statue.

Elder Hei Zhi and his three companions had received explicit instructions from the Six Paths Sect Master, tasking them with escorting Ye Chen to Zhenyuan Palace's Heavenly Saint Hall for interrogation.

Without delay, Elder Hei Zhi fixed Ye Chen with a cold gaze and commanded, "You have committed a capital offense, yet you dare to remain defiant. Come with me!"

Elder Hei Zhi, a cultivator at the seventh level of the Sky Repairing Realm, unleashed his power. A torrent of potent spiritual energy surged forth, ensnaring Ye Chen and binding him tightly.

"What are you doing!" Jun Mo's countenance shifted dramatically upon witnessing this scene. He had not anticipated that Ye Chen's interaction with the Guardian God Statue would incite such a forceful reaction from Zhenyuan Palace.

"You cannot take him!"

Jun Mo immediately intervened, attempting to block Elder Hei Zhi's advance. After all, with the venerable old man of Zhenyuan Palace as his protector, even the imperious Elder Hei Zhi was expected to show a degree of deference.

However, at that precise moment, Elder Hei Zhi regarded Jun Mo with a condescending sneer. A formidable spiritual barrier materialized, effectively barring Jun Mo's path.

"It is futile for anyone to intervene this time. This is an order from the Sect Master, and even your esteemed backer cannot interfere!"

Elder Hei Zhi declared with icy finality.

Jun Mo's expression turned utterly grave upon hearing this. If the current Sect Master of Zhenyuan Palace had personally decreed Ye Chen's apprehension, even the sage-like elder might find himself powerless to prevent it. This presented a grave predicament!

With his declaration made, Elder Hei Zhi turned his attention back to Ye Chen, who was held captive by his spiritual energy. A sinister, enigmatic smile graced his lips as he addressed Ye Chen, "Let us proceed, Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect."

"Very well."

Witnessing this, Ye Chen calmly smiled. He then turned to Jun Mo, offering reassurance, "Do not worry, I will be alright."

Subsequently, Ye Chen calmly acquiesced and followed Elder Hei Zhi towards Zhenyuan Palace.

Meanwhile, Jun Mo watched intently as Ye Chen was led away by Elder Hei Zhi. Despite Ye Chen's confident assurances, a deep sense of unease gnawed at Jun Mo.

"I cannot simply stand by and do nothing."

A flicker crossed Jun Mo's eyes, and he immediately dispatched a spiritual light from his hand – a Communication Talisman meant for the two Elders, Gao Lin. He reasoned that as Ye Chen held the position of Chief Disciple within the Six Paths Sect, any distress Ye Chen faced would surely prompt the two elders to offer aid once informed. Such intervention might even provide Ye Chen with protection.

Concurrently, Jun Mo initiated another contingency; his gaze gleamed as he abruptly stepped into a secluded alley.

From within the alley, Jun Mo produced the token belonging to the sage-like old man, an artifact that radiated immense Divine Might. A spectral visage materialized above the token.

This apparition was fearsome, its cold, sharp eyes resembling those of a formidable kill god.

This figure was none other than Lv Tianlu, the sage-like old man from Zhenyuan Palace!

"Jun Mo, what is the reason for contacting me?"

At that very moment, the sage-like old man perceived Jun Mo and inquired directly.

Upon hearing this, Jun Mo, with profound concern for Ye Chen's safety, urgently conveyed, "Senior, I have a companion named Ye Chen, and presently he..."

Before Jun Mo could complete his sentence, the sage-like old man's demeanor shifted, growing cold as he cut Jun Mo off.

"I am aware of your intent, but this youth has incurred the wrath of a savior; whatever repercussions follow, he has brought them upon himself."

"Jun Mo, while I can assist you with other matters, I cannot intervene in Ye Chen's predicament."

Jun Mo's expression altered slightly upon hearing this, but he swiftly retorted, "Senior, you must rescue Ye Chen!"

"Why?"

The sage-like old man's killing aura surged forth, his gaze fixed intently on Jun Mo. "Do you presume to command me?"

"It is not like that," Jun Mo responded.

Witnessing the potent aura, Jun Mo shook his head before stating with solemnity, "Should the sage-like old man deign to save Ye Chen, immense rewards shall be bestowed in the future!"

Jun Mo's declaration prompted the sage-like old man to regard him with a trace of amusement. "Rewards? What sort of rewards are you implying?"

"Ye Chen possesses peerless talent; his future accomplishments will undoubtedly eclipse those of Zhenyuan Palace. I stake my very life on this assertion!"

"Oh?"

Jun Mo’s willingness to wager his life caused the sage-like old man’s eyes to narrow. He understood Jun Mo to be a man of integrity, rarely given to falsehoods, thus lending credence to his words.

"You hold this young man in such high esteem?"

The sage-like old man's eyes narrowed further.

"Indeed," Jun Mo affirmed without hesitation. Having personally witnessed Ye Chen's prodigious talent and recognizing his extraordinary connections, Jun Mo felt emboldened to make such a powerful guarantee.