The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3790: Death Throes (Fifth Update)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Why did Xuan Han Yu alter her decision? The rationale is straightforward. At this very moment, despite Ye Chen being critically injured and on the brink of death, he has not yet released the Heavenly Demon Divine Rope. What does this signify? Considering Ye Chen's current condition, maintaining the Heavenly Demon Divine Rope's binding must be incredibly taxing, akin to a person with multiple fractures lifting a 500-pound weight. The pain and difficulty endured are beyond comprehension! Yet! Ye Chen perseveres! He continues to hold on so she can keep attacking Freedom Heaven. If that's the case, how could Xuan Han Yu possibly let Ye Chen down! But... At this instant, Elder Jun's aura surged anew, and his Hand Dao Essence swirled violently like a tempest, causing Lin Rutian to lower his head, his eyes clouded with utter despair... He understood that regardless of Ye Chen's prowess, he couldn't possibly survive this assault! However! An astonishing turn of events unfolded! Elder Jun, who had previously seemed intent on tearing Ye Chen limb from limb, did not deliver the final blow! Elder Jun's crimson eyes suddenly gleamed with an intense, almost ravenous greed as he fixed his gaze upon Ye Chen, as if Ye Chen were a luscious feast! Lin Rutian observed the unfolding scene, puzzled—why was this happening? Noticing this, Ye Chen calmly inquired, "What, are you planning to consume me?" Hearing this, Lin Rutian's face lit up with sudden understanding! Precisely, Elder Jun had transformed into a Witch Demon, and to survive henceforth, he must feast upon the life force of living beings! And Ye Chen's life force is extraordinarily potent, presenting an irresistible lure for Elder Jun! The more powerful a Witch Demon becomes, the greater the vitality it requires to sustain its core existence. For Elder Jun, this means he needs at least the life force of a Qiankun Realm expert to maintain himself! Naturally, this endeavor carries inherent risks! Yet, if he were to absorb Ye Chen's vitality, might he never need to hunt other Qiankun Realm beings again in his lifetime? It could even allow his Witch Demon form to break free from its limitations, potentially elevating his power—it's certainly plausible! Beings possessing vitality as robust as Ye Chen's are exceedingly rare throughout the Outer Realm, making this perhaps Elder Jun's sole opportunity to bolster his strength and alter his circumstances! Who wouldn't be tempted? Even if Ye Chen still possessed a sliver of fighting capability, Elder Jun might still have hesitated... But, the most crucial factor is, Ye Chen is now utterly devastated and incapable of resistance, isn't he? Even if Freedom Heaven were obliterated during the consumption process, so what? In their present states, could Ye Chen and Xuan Han Yu possibly stand a chance of killing him? No! Absolutely not! Therefore, what is there to fear? As long as he absorbs Ye Chen's vitality, destroying even ten Freedom Heavens would be a worthwhile price! Freedom Heaven can be rebuilt, but a being like Ye Chen, with such formidable vitality and Life Origin, is a treasure practically unheard of across the entire Outer Realm! Instantly, Elder Jun revealed a sinister grin and declared, "So what if I am? Brat, cornered as you are, you still feign composure before me?" In the subsequent moment, Elder Jun moved with blinding speed, appearing before Ye Chen in a flash and placing a palm swiftly upon the crown of Ye Chen's head. An uncharacteristic aura radiated from Elder Jun, his blood-red eyes shone intensely, and dark runes surged from his palm, exerting a powerful gravitational pull! The immense vitality contained within Ye Chen's bloodline indeed began to flow towards Elder Jun's palm! Elder Jun's body trembled, and his bloodshot eyes widened with profound delight! The efficacy of this vitality surpassed his wildest expectations! His emaciated flesh, revitalized by this influx of life force, began to subtly plump and even regained a faint hue! It was working! It was genuinely effective! An expression of overwhelming excitement washed over Elder Jun's face; merely absorbing a minuscule amount yielded such results? If he were to fully drain Ye Chen, might he truly ascend to become a more formidable Witch Demon and significantly enhance his power? Ye Chen calmly observed Elder Jun and stated, "By not killing me now, you will come to regret it." "Regret?" Upon uttering these words, Elder Jun erupted in mocking laughter: "Brat, still putting on a brave face? I possess a rather inconvenient trait—curiosity. I am eager to witness precisely how you intend to make me regret this." In Elder Jun's estimation, Ye Chen was merely blustering! This young man simply didn't want him to gain any advantage, so he was feigning strength in an attempt to provoke him into striking impulsively? Elder Jun's conviction that Ye Chen was incapable of turning the tide only grew stronger, and he proceeded with even greater ruthlessness to absorb Ye Chen's vitality.
Although the Heavenly Demon Divine Rope had snapped, Elder Jun remained oblivious, his sole focus fixed on ceaseless devouring. Everything else paled in significance compared to Ye Chen’s dwindling vitality. Suddenly, another impeccable sword light sliced through the air, and the desolate ground let out a wail before violently exploding. Freedom Heaven finally crumbled under Xuan Han Yu’s assault, its existence in the mortal realm no longer sustainable. Everyone was transported back to the mountain and forest. Yet, Elder Jun stood with a cold, indifferent smile. What did it matter if Freedom Heaven was destroyed? At this critical juncture, Xuan Han Yu’s strength was completely depleted; her form was nearly translucent, making it impossible to even maintain her shape, let alone launch another attack. He had already achieved invincibility. Now, his only tasks were to completely drain Ye Chen and then eliminate Lin Rutian – it was that straightforward. At this moment, Lin Rutian and Xuan Han Yu appeared to have descended into despair. Initially, after Freedom Heaven shattered, Ye Chen represented their sole hope against Elder Jun. But now, in Ye Chen’s current state, not only could he not fight, but he couldn’t even withstand Elder Jun’s devouring! Abruptly, however, Ye Chen’s eyes, which had dimmed from his loss of vitality, suddenly blazed with an intense Divine Radiance! Elder Jun’s expression shifted, and the hand pressed upon Ye Chen’s head trembled slightly. Did this young man possess a hidden trump card? As he pondered whether to temporarily halt his devouring, a surge of divine soul energy erupted from Ye Chen’s brow! Locking eyes with Elder Jun, Ye Chen declared icily, "Soul-devouring Sky!" Elder Jun, who had been on high alert and even harbored some unease, let out a laugh upon sensing the wave of divine soul energy. His laughter was laced with extreme mockery. Elder Jun cast a dismissive glance at Ye Chen, believing this insignificant brat was attempting a feeble trick. Was that all? This divine soul assault had been repelled countless times during his battles with Ye Chen, yet it had never breached his Divine Soul Defense. Was this merely the youth’s desperate final gambit?