The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3782: The Only Hope (Seven Updates)

Suddenly, Ye Chen's attention drastically shifted. With a lightning-fast motion, he appeared next to Lin Rutian, pulling him back as they both rapidly retreated!

Coincidentally, a chilling glint abruptly materialized in the very spot where Lin Rutian had been standing moments before!

Lin Rutian's countenance turned ashen white as he stared at the cold flash!

Had Ye Chen not yanked him away at the last second, the hand clutching the Life-bound Blood Jade would have been severed by that sharp, metallic gleam!

Just then, Elder Jun, who ought to have been mortally wounded and on the verge of death, staggered to his feet, slowly rising from the ground!

Both Ye Chen and Lin Rutian's pupils constricted at the sight of Elder Jun's altered form!

In this moment, Elder Jun appeared to have transformed into a ghastly entity, his entire frame gaunt and withered, his face a sickly blue, complete with fangs, presenting a frightfully menacing visage!

But!

Paradoxically, contrary to his spectral appearance, the weakened aura and life force within him suddenly surged with immense power!

Elder Jun fixed Ye Chen with a malevolent glare and spat, "Brat, why are you interfering? Had it not been for you, the Life-bound Blood Jade would be in my grasp already!"

Ye Chen and Lin Rutian's expressions darkened considerably!

In his horrifying new state, Elder Jun let out a cold, sinister chuckle towards Lin Rutian: "Heh heh, kill me? That blow just now consumed a significant portion of the Life-bound Blood Jade's spiritual essence, did it not? Once its spiritual essence is exhausted, it becomes naught but an ordinary stone. Why not seize this moment, while the Blood Jade still holds its power, to end your own life and perhaps take me with you?"

Lin Rutian stared at Elder Jun, his disbelief palpable, and questioned, "Impossible! How did you endure that attack!"

It was crucial to understand that he had channeled the Life-bound Blood Jade's spiritual energy to directly assault Elder Jun's Origin of Life!

This should have been an assault against which no amount of divine power could offer any defense!

At that exact moment, a subtle glint flashed in Ye Chen's eyes as he uttered, "Lin Rutian, while the jade did inflict grievous harm upon him, and he might technically be considered deceased, in his present condition, any damage you inflict using the Life-bound Blood Jade would be severely diminished! Even if you were to self-destruct, it likely wouldn't be enough to eradicate this individual completely!"

Although Elder Jun's primary target was Lin Rutian, under these dire circumstances, it was almost unthinkable that the assailant would show leniency!

Elder Jun would certainly not desire any witnesses to his nefarious attempt on Lin Rutian's life!

Consequently, if Elder Jun were to survive, Ye Chen would undoubtedly perish!

Ye Chen had previously contemplated employing a swift, decisive method to eliminate Lin Rutian, knowing that Elder Jun would also meet his demise due to the binding nature of the Life-bound Blood Jade!

However, observing Elder Jun's disconcerting transformation, Ye Chen reconsidered his plan...

Even in executing Lin Rutian at this precise moment, Elder Jun would likely persist!

Naturally, unless absolutely unavoidable, Ye Chen harbored no desire to take action against Lin Rutian, and the reason for this was quite straightforward.

In the past, he had given his word to Lin Rutian to serve as his bodyguard, to accompany him on his journey, and to guarantee his safety.

A promise might seem inconsequential to some, but to Ye Chen, it held immense weight!

Elder Jun regarded Ye Chen with a peculiar expression and remarked, "Brat, you possess an uncanny depth of knowledge, which has genuinely surprised this old man."

Lin Rutian's eyes darted with apprehension as he inquired, "Dead? What are you implying? Is not the vitality he's radiating incredibly potent? Furthermore, his strength appears undiminished; how can you possibly categorize this as death?"

Ye Chen stated with profound seriousness, "Within the vast cosmos, there exists a phenomenon known as a Witch Demon. These are not beings born naturally but are instead creatures meticulously crafted through arcane techniques and forbidden sorcery, transmuted from other forms of life into this Witch Demon state. Though biologically deceased, they paradoxically possess a semblance of vitality. Their most defining characteristic stems from a fundamental alteration of their origin, resulting in a hybrid state between human and spectral existence, rendering all forms of curses, witchcraft, or spiritual contract bindings utterly ineffective!

Moreover, Witch Demons are endowed with nigh-limitless lifespans. In ages past, numerous formidable entities, upon nearing the end of their mortal existence, would undergo this transformation into Witch Demons to prolong their presence in the world. Of course, the metamorphosis into a Witch Demon is not without its drawbacks. The origin is the fundamental power sustaining a person's life. The Witch Demon's origin has already undergone degradation. If they wish to perpetuate their existence, their only recourse is to relentlessly devour the Life Origin of others. Furthermore, once one becomes a Witch Demon, their martial cultivation can no longer advance!"

The very existence of Witch Demons falls under the category of Ancient Secrets, knowledge Ye Chen could not have possibly acquired through ordinary means. All this information had been imparted to him by Xuan Han Yu.

Upon hearing this exposition, Elder Jun's gaze upon Ye Chen grew even more intense and peculiar, yet he regained his composure shortly thereafter. Tearing open his robes, he revealed a colossal rune etched directly onto his chest!

The rune radiated a deep, blood-red hue, slowly rotating, and possessed an astonishingly terrifying appearance!

A sinister grin stretched across Elder Jun's repulsive countenance. "Lin Rutian, transforming into a Witch Demon is no simple matter. Without this artifact from the Ancient Witch Clan, this old man would never have succeeded.

Heh, your elder brother spared no expense to orchestrate your demise. It's thanks to the profound brotherly bond you share that this old man doesn't perish by your hand."

Elder Jun advanced slowly towards Ye Chen and Lin Rutian. "Your mother once saved my life, and for a millennium, I ensured your protection. Now, your elder brother has preserved my existence. Is it not fitting that I repay his life-saving kindness?"

Within the hollows of Elder Jun's eyes, a pair of blood-red, wraith-like orbs suddenly ignited with a chilling light. He bellowed with ferocity, "I shall repay his life-saving grace with your life!"

"Damn it all!" Lin Rutian spat, staggering backward. He turned to Ye Chen, his voice laced with desperation, "Ye Shitian, what do we do now?"

He was utterly ignorant of these Witch Demons. However, based on Ye Chen's earlier pronouncements, there might be a vulnerability he could exploit against this monstrous entity!

Yet, with just the two of them, vanquishing a supreme powerhouse in the Qiankun Realm seemed an insurmountable task!

Ye Chen's gaze flickered slightly. "What now? Naturally, we eliminate it!"

Both men executed a rapid retreat. Elder Jun, meanwhile, appeared to still be adapting to his new Witch Demon form, his movements somewhat sluggish.

His aura, though currently resting at the late-stage Heavenly Repairing Realm, was in a constant state of ascent!

Despite his diminished speed compared to his former self, apprehending Ye Chen and Lin Rutian was merely a matter of time.

"Eliminate it?" A spark of hope ignited in Lin Rutian's eyes. "Does this imply this Witch Demon possesses a weakness we can leverage?"

Ye Chen nodded fervently. "Precisely!"

A divine luminescence flashed within Lin Rutian's eyes; he suddenly felt a surge of fortune!

That day, his invitation for Ye Chen to accompany him had been a spontaneous whim. Yet, now, Lin Rutian was profoundly thankful for having made that impulsive decision!

At this moment, Ye Chen represented his sole chance for survival!