The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3741 - 3731: What Is a Heaven-Defying Spiritual Root? (Seven Updates)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Instead, Hong Jin wore a grin, glancing at his two companions. With a smirk, he addressed Ye Chen, "Kid, don't disappoint this old man. You absolutely must clear all three trials!"
Heh, when an individual suffers a setback, unhappiness and gloom inevitably follow. But what if those around them experience the same, or even a worse fate?
Remarkably, that person might actually find a spark of contentment!
After all, they wouldn't be the one facing the worst outcome, would they?
This was precisely the sentiment Hong Jin was grappling with at that very moment!
Huang Quan scoffed, retortings, "All three? Brother Hong, are you jesting? Do you truly perceive this brat as some ancient, prodigious talent from epochs past? Or perhaps you believe the Cloud Clearing Three Techniques are merely some trivial secret art?
Such unparalleled prodigies are simply non-existent! Furthermore, the Cloud Clearing Three Techniques are notoriously arduous to cultivate as a secret art! Therefore, I advise you to abandon any such fanciful notions!"
Hong Jin offered no reply, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Chen!
At this juncture, Ye Chen commenced his movement toward the painting scroll, reaching for the brush positioned before it.
A surge of Divine Radiance flickered within his eyes, and in a swift motion, he began to execute his strokes!
Huang Quan erupted into laughter, exclaiming, "Hahahaha, Brother Hong, prepare for disappointment. This kid is merely posturing; surely there must be a limit? Instantaneous inscription? Even prodigies who have dedicated hundreds of days to cultivation would linger over the painting for the duration of at least an incense stick before even contemplating their inscription. This brat hasn't observed for a single second before commencing!
Does he truly fancy himself a deity? Moreover, what this brat has rendered bears no resemblance to the depicted subject on the scroll!"
Hong Jin emitted a cold snort at these pronouncements, remaining silent.
While vexed by his solitary misfortune, his disposition had, at least, found a measure of calm.
Mastering the Tongyuan Technique to its zenith within a single day, though uncommon, remained within the realm of possibility. Should Ye Chen indeed conquer the second trial, he would feel utterly stifled!
Such an outcome would be beyond comprehension!
Ye Gu interjected with a chuckle, "Brother Huang, what exactly was depicted on the scroll?"
This scroll, though appearing blank, was anything but. It subtly displayed a shifting image, meticulously crafted from the world's fundamental laws. The image continuously morphed, only solidifying its form the moment the examiner's brush made contact with the scroll!
Consequently, any possibility of deceit was entirely negated!
Only by employing the Heavenly Observation Technique to decipher the scroll's true imagery could one possibly succeed in the trial!
Huang Quan stated with composure, "The instant this brat's brush met the surface, what materialized upon the scroll was the image of a tiger! A tiger poised majestically atop a precipitous cliff!"
Heh, this preposterous imposter failed to depict any tiger whatsoever!
Ye Gu offered a smile as he examined Ye Chen's creation, but upon witnessing it, his smile faltered and froze!
Upon this scroll, while a tiger was absent, a towering cliff undeniably existed!
Ye Gu blinked, then inquired of Huang Quan, "Brother Huang, while this brat's depiction isn't a tiger, doesn't it bear a striking resemblance to a high cliff?"
Huang Quan stood aghast upon hearing this, scrutinizing Ye Chen's artwork with renewed attention, a bead of cold sweat suddenly trickling down his temple!
Previously, operating under the assumption that Ye Chen was incapable of passing the Heavenly Observation Technique trial, he had dismissed the absence of a tiger as mere posturing!
He had completely disregarded the presence of the precipitous cliff!
Understandably, the manifestation of the law energy forming a tiger's silhouette would typically be the most striking element!
In terms of artistic execution, perhaps they would first depict the imposing cliff, but from the perspective of a cultivator employing the Heavenly Observation Technique, wouldn't ninety-nine percent prioritize capturing the most discernible tiger first, right?
Naturally, exceptions do exist...
Only when both the tiger's form and the cliff's presence were clearly perceived by the cultivator might they elect to render the cliff first!!!
Such martial artists possessed an extraordinary aptitude in the Soul Dao!
In short order, Ye Chen relinquished the brush from his grasp.
Before the three venerable figures appeared a meticulously rendered, lifelike portrayal of a ferocious tiger!
A tiger standing resolutely upon a formidable cliff!
Hong Jin and his companions were utterly dumbfounded...
They had never conceived that an individual could truly master two disciplines of the Cloud Clearing Three Techniques to such a profound degree within a single day!
Abruptly, Ye Gu, whose demeanor typically leaned towards somber and stern, let out an awkward chuckle, "He has already surmounted two trials; surely he cannot prevail in the Fate Calling Technique, can he?"
A glint flickered in the eyes of Hong Jin and Huang Quan as they instantly shifted their gaze toward Ye Chen, who was already advancing towards the beastly effigy!
At this moment, all concerns regarding their own secret techniques being divulged had completely vanished!
Their sole preoccupation was to refute Ye Chen's incomprehensible prowess!
Two distinct forms of extreme talent represented their apparent limit!
Should a third manifest before them!
Were a martial artist possessing three varieties of unparalleled talent to materialize in their presence!
They might very well expire on the spot...
Perish from sheer exasperation!
These three venerable elders each possess unparalleled talent in the Cloud Clearing Three Techniques; otherwise, achieving their current cultivation level would be impossible... This fact has always been the bedrock of their immense pride! Yet, when measured against Ye Chen, they are utterly insignificant! Is it not a truth universally understood that comparison between individuals breeds only resentment? Hong Jin and his companions have come to this stark realization! The examination method for the Fate Calling Technique is similarly straightforward. The beastly statue will unleash a formidable aura, categorized into three distinct levels of intensity. For the first level, an examiner must take a single step back to evade its influence; for the second, two steps are required; and for the third, three steps backward must be taken! Not only is immediate and flawless retreat mandatory upon the aura's emission, but the precise number of steps must also be accurately executed to achieve a passing grade! Consequently, the Fate Calling Technique exam stands as potentially the most arduous of the three challenges! Ye Chen positioned himself before the statue, facing it directly, and for a fleeting moment, the entire examination hall was enveloped in an absolute silence. Hong Jin and the others even found themselves holding their breath! Ye Gu, in particular, seemed poised to rip his own eyes out and forcefully place them upon Ye Chen! At that precise juncture, a supremely dangerous aura emanated outward from the statue! Ye Chen's brow furrowed slightly, yet he remained utterly still. Though Hong Jin and Huang Quan could not discern the exact intensity of the aura, they undeniably perceived the perilous energy radiating from the statue! However, this young man did not budge! Heh, it seems that while this brat might be exceptionally mighty, he still falls within an acceptable range... Their gazes shifted, contemplating the possibility of utilizing Ye Chen's lack of foundational mastery in the Fate Calling Technique as grounds to postpone his advancement, insisting he perfect this skill before proceeding with training in the other two magical arts. After all, prodigies like Ye Chen, whose like is rarely seen across countless epochs, are known for their overwhelming pride, are they not? Surely, they would be loath to concede defeat! But perhaps, this young man possesses an exceedingly meager talent for the Fate Calling Technique?