The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3728 - 3718: Six Paths Shadow-seeking Disk (Part 2)

"Master, I knew it, I absolutely knew it..."

Tears welled in Xiao Shuihan’s eyes, unable to contain his overwhelming excitement. Learning of the Samsara Master’s demise in his previous existence felt like the very heavens of Tiandu were crumbling around him.

The Samsara Master was, in Xiao Shuihan’s perception, an unparalleled paragon, his ultimate source of faith. Even though the Samsara Master had once banished him from the Ye family, Xiao Shuihan harbored no resentment.

The downfall of the Samsara Master plunged Xiao Shuihan into utter desolation, yet a flicker of hope persisted for his master’s triumphant return.

However, after an extended period of silent waiting, the Samsara Master never reappeared. Eventually, Xiao Shuihan had to confront this harsh reality, summoning the resolve to forge his own path, establishing the Six Paths Sect and daring to challenge Xuan Jiyue.

To his astonishment, after the passage of untold ages, he was once again face-to-face with his revered master, filling him with immense joy. As long as the Samsara Master yet lived, everything remained possible.

Witnessing Xiao Shuihan’s profound emotional outpouring, Ye Chen offered a silent sigh from his heart. He had never fathomed that he would encounter Xiao Shuihan’s lingering divine soul within this formidable seal.

Yet, a shadow fell upon Ye Chen’s contemplation as he observed Xiao Shuihan’s divine soul beginning to fade, prompting a furrow of his brow.

"Master."

At this critical juncture, Xiao Shuihan’s gaze met Ye Chen’s. "This wisp of my soul was preserved before my confrontation with Xuan Jiyue. Now that you have breached the stone door, my divine soul is destined to dissipate..."

"I understand." Though a trace of sorrow flickered in Ye Chen’s eyes upon hearing this, he quickly suppressed it.

Aware that Xiao Shuihan’s divine soul was on the precipice of vanishing, Ye Chen knew there was no time for prolonged sentimentalities. He therefore spoke with deliberate brevity.

"My purpose in coming here is to retrieve the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart; it holds immense significance for me."

Without hesitation at Ye Chen’s declaration, Xiao Shuihan made a swift gesture, causing the altar to begin its rotation. In the very heart of the structure, a swirling Black Hole materialized, and from its depths emerged the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart.

The instant this second fragment of the Sacred Origin Heart materialized, Ye Chen felt a powerful tremor from the piece already in his possession. Having once been a unified whole, the two halves naturally resonated upon nearing each other.

"Master, please keep it safe."

With another wave of his hand, Xiao Shuihan guided the Sacred Origin Heart fragment towards Ye Chen, who promptly secured it.

"Master, there is also this artifact."

From within the Black Hole, yet another disc emerged, and Xiao Shuihan extended it towards Ye Chen once more.

Taking the disc into his hand, Ye Chen found it surprisingly light and seemingly devoid of any extraordinary properties, appearing to be merely a magical tool for reconnaissance.

"What is this item?"

Ye Chen’s curiosity was piqued as he looked at Xiao Shuihan.

"Master, this is the Six Paths Shadow-seeking Disk. Should it ever detect my physical body, it will instantly react, revealing my location."

Xiao Shuihan’s expression turned apologetic as he addressed Ye Chen. "In my past life, I challenged Xuan Jiyue with full knowledge of the probable outcome. Before my departure, I left behind this fragment of my soul for two crucial reasons: firstly, to safeguard the Sacred Origin Heart hidden within this place, and secondly, to ensure that following my encounter with Xuan Jiyue, whether I survived or perished, a disciple of the Six Paths Sect could locate my physical form. If I were deceased, I wished for my remains to be concealed in proximity to you."

Xiao Shuihan then shook his head with a sigh. "Regrettably, throughout all these years, no one has ever managed to enter this sanctuary, leading instead to your arrival."

Hearing this heartfelt revelation, Ye Chen’s eyes couldn’t help but glisten. Xiao Shuihan’s immense respect for him, his willingness to sacrifice so greatly, even his posthumous wish to be buried near Ye Chen – it was a level of devotion that deeply moved him.

"Xiao, your Master assures you! Whether you live or fall, I shall find you!"

Ye Chen met Xiao Shuihan’s gaze, his voice resonating with solemn conviction.

At this precise moment, Xiao Shuihan’s divine soul had dimmed to its absolute limit. He gazed at Ye Chen, though tears of emotion shimmered in his eyes, a look of profound contentment graced his features.

"With your promise, Master, this disciple’s heart finds peace."

After uttering these words, Xiao Shuihan’s divine soul fractured, transforming into innumerable motes of light that gracefully dissolved into the surrounding air.

Observing the ephemeral dispersal of the divine soul, a sense of finality washed over Ye Chen’s expression. His gaze then shifted to his hand.

The Six Paths Shadow-seeking Disk rested inertly within his palm, devoid of any discernible energy. However, Ye Chen’s eyes hardened with a chilling resolve. If Xiao Shuihan had indeed met his end, he would ensure Xuan Jiyue came to know the true meaning of regret.

Swiftly, Ye Chen secreted away the Six Paths Shadow-seeking Disk and retrieved the now-reunited Sacred Origin Heart.

Held close, the two halves of the Sacred Origin Heart trembled incessantly, radiating an palpable aura of longing.

The Sacred Origin Heart was now on the very cusp of developing sentience. This realization dawned upon Ye Chen, his eyes widening with astonishment.

The greater an entity's strength, the more arduous the process of birthing intelligence becomes. The Sacred Origin Heart, being extraordinarily unique, must have manifested at the very commencement of time.

Yet, at this precise juncture, Ye Chen found himself utterly incapable of merging the Sacred Origin Heart's two halves. Its power was simply too immense; he could not budge it, and the near-completion of its union had already consumed nearly all his strength.

"Phew..."

Despite employing numerous cultivation methods, Ye Chen remained unsuccessful in uniting the Sacred Origin Heart, leaving him breathless and deeply frustrated.

"Senior Han."

In the ensuing moment, Ye Chen's consciousness journeyed into the Samsara Graveyard, seeking Han Wenxin's counsel on the crucial matter of merging the Sacred Origin Heart.

Soon after, Han Wenxin materialized from the Samsara Graveyard. However, upon merely hearing Ye Chen's query, Han Wenxin's brow furrowed in contemplation.

"Sacred Origin Heart?"

Han Wenxin offered a shake of his head, stating, "While I am aware of this artifact's existence, I possess no knowledge of how to achieve its merging."

"This artifact is deeply intertwined with profound karma. I will absolutely not interfere with such matters."

"Ye Chen, are you absolutely certain you wish to involve yourself with this? It may yield no benefit and could even precipitate utter calamity upon completion."

"Consider this carefully."

Ye Chen's countenance became rigid.

"Even you, Senior, are unaware?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen felt a profound sense of disappointment. If even Han Wenxin was at a loss, could it truly be that accumulating the Sacred Origin Heart was an exercise in futility?

Troubled, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel exasperated, having exerted so much effort to obtain the Sacred Origin Heart, only to discover its acquisition was meaningless?

"What then must I do?"

Gazing at the Sacred Origin Heart, Ye Chen felt an urge to simply smash it.

But just then, a phenomenon within the Samsara Graveyard was once again triggered, a brilliant crimson light that seemed poised to engulf the entirety of the Samsara Graveyard.

"Could Senior Han have finally conceived a method?"

Ye Chen's eyes brightened, and he hastily re-entered the Samsara Graveyard. There, he beheld an unfamiliar woman standing with her back turned to him.

Ye Chen had previously sensed fluctuations emanating from a powerful being, but had never investigated them.

This was undeniably another newly emerged powerhouse, and crucially, a female.

Ye Chen expressed a hint of surprise at her presence, and just as he was about to address her, Han Wenxin reappeared.

"Huh, who might this be?"

Han Wenxin mused aloud, tilting his head to observe the young woman. In the very next instant, his eyes widened in pure astonishment.

"Damn it all, how did *this one* manage to escape!"