The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3797: Life and Death Are Fated! I Don’t Believe It (Fourth Update)

Upon reviewing the letter penned by Jun Mo, Ye Chen found himself shaking his head, a complex mixture of emotions swirling within him. Jun Mo's unwavering devotion and sense of righteousness, while admirable, had unfortunately made him vulnerable to coercion by his own family, the Jun Family.

"You are far too foolish. What true purpose does such a sacrifice serve? Jun Mo, I absolutely will not allow you to perish."

A sharp glint of murderous intent flickered in Ye Chen's eyes, and in the very next instant, he ascended into the heavens.

"Brother Ye, where are you headed?"

Xu Shenglong, who had been immersed in his cultivation training, abruptly sensed the intense murderous intent emanating from Ye Chen. Opening his eyes, he saw Ye Chen already launching himself skyward.

"I am departing to attend to certain pressing matters."

"You shall remain here within the Dark Domain and train diligently!"

"I shall return within a few days!"

With these words, Ye Chen exited the Dark Domain, shedding his disguised persona as Ye Shitian. He then accelerated his journey towards the Jun Family, driven by the urgent hope of intercepting Jun Mo before he could reach the formidable Nine Cold Sect.

In the span of a single day, Ye Chen reached the ancient metropolis of Wushuang Ancient City. He openly declared his identity and formally requested an audience with the esteemed high-ranking members of the Jun Family.

Upon receiving news that the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect had arrived, the members of the Jun Family were filled with curiosity regarding Ye Chen's intentions.

Be that as it may, the Six Paths Sect is widely recognized as a righteous sect. Furthermore, given the Jun Family's profound history, they possessed considerable knowledge of the Six Paths Sect's past glories and many of its closely guarded secrets. They understood that despite the sect's current decline, it still harbored immensely terrifying power; consequently, they hesitated to provoke it lightly.

The venerable, sage-like elder of the Jun Family promptly issued an order for Ye Chen to be escorted to the Ancient Blood Sacred Hall, where numerous senior figures of the Jun Family had also convened.

"Young man, are you indeed the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect?"

Upon observing Ye Chen, who was merely at the Heavenly God Realm, the sage-like elder of the Jun Family's gaze turned notably enigmatic. Had the Six Paths Sect truly declined to such an extent that its Chief Disciple was only in the Heavenly God Realm?

A peculiar expression settled upon the faces of all present Jun Family members. Ye Chen, however, remained entirely composed, proceeding to present the insignia and tokens that signified his status as the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect.

"I am Ye Chen, the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, and I stand as a friend to Jun Mo."

At these pronouncements, the expressions of the Jun Family members shifted dramatically. The sage-like elder fixed a grim gaze upon Ye Chen.

"Is that so? Might we inquire about the purpose of your esteemed visit?"

"I wish to ascertain the current whereabouts of Jun Mo."

Disinclined to engage in any prolonged or trivial exchanges, Ye Chen posed his question directly.

"Jun Mo has already departed for the Nine Cold Sect."

Upon hearing this, the sage-like elder stroked his flowing beard. "Young man, permit me to offer some counsel: this affair pertains to the internal matters of the Jun Family and bears no relevance to you."

"Indeed, Jun Mo's journey to the Nine Cold Sect to acquire the Freezing Sky Ice Crystal is an unparalleled honor for him; it is his destined path. You ought to mind your own affairs!"

"Ha! As a mere Chief Disciple residing in the Heavenly God Realm? Even if you harbored aspirations to intervene, it is highly improbable that you could accomplish anything."

Ye Chen let out a cold sneer upon hearing these disdainful words. It was abundantly clear that the Jun Family members held Jun Mo's life in little regard, even considering his perilous journey to the Nine Cold Sect as a natural progression.

Yet, Ye Chen possessed a profound understanding that if these very individuals were compelled to undertake the journey to the Nine Cold Sect, they would likely collapse into despair, with some possibly even betraying the Jun Family.

"You people are truly detestable, dispatching Jun Mo toward his demise under the pretense of noble sacrifice while you remain here, content to observe. Utterly shameless."

Ye Chen's blunt condemnation stemmed from his profound disappointment with the Jun Family's callous treatment of Jun Mo.

"How dare you utter such insolence?!"

"Even though you hold the esteemed position of Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, do you genuinely seek your own demise by displaying such audacity within the Jun Family's domain?"

"You are an outsider. By what right do you presume to meddle in the private affairs of the Jun Family?"

"Precisely! Depart from Wushuang Ancient City immediately. We have no desire for your presence!"

Ye Chen's scathing rebuke left many among the Jun Family members displaying signs of shame, while a significant number were incensed, erupting in a torrent of curses directed at him.

Heeding their angry outcries, Ye Chen continued to sneer, "I shall not falter in my resolve. Since you display such indifference to Jun Mo's very life, I shall personally escort him back. Do not presume to utilize his life as a bargaining chip for the safety of your own Jun Family members!"

His resolute declaration sent waves of shock throughout the entirety of the Ancient Blood Sacred Hall. The sage-like elder's eyes flickered with a palpable murderous gleam as he regarded Ye Chen, a surge of lethal intent coursing through him.

Should Ye Chen's interference jeopardize the Jun Family's meticulously laid plans, leading to their failure in obtaining the Freezing Sky Ice Crystal and consequently resulting in the demise of the Jun Family Ancestor, the entire clan would face imminent collapse. In such a scenario, Ye Chen would undoubtedly become their paramount adversary.

"You are far too arrogant. Even as the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, you dare to intrude here and provoke us? I shall deal with you the same!"

At this instant, an elder from the Jun Family erupted from his seat, his gaze fixed on Ye Chen with palpable killing intent, clearly intending to suppress him then and there.

Simultaneously, the Jun Family's Third Elder also rose. Turning to the venerable old man, he proposed, "Perhaps we should convene the Elder Council to apprehend Ye Chen and subsequently demand an explanation from the Six Paths Sect!"

This suggestion gave the sage-like old man pause. Due to the Jun Family Ancestor's belief that no single individual within the family was fit to lead, a formal family head had never been appointed. Instead, an Elder Council, comprising the Ten Elders of the Jun Family, jointly managed the family's affairs.

However, the sage-like old man now found himself reluctant to call for an Elder Council meeting, hesitant to antagonize the Six Paths Sect, a faction known to house exceptionally powerful cultivators.

"There is no need for that. While the Six Paths Sect possesses certain formidable capabilities, the Nine Cold Sect is not to be trifled with. This brat is merely an ant in the Heavenly God Realm; even as a Chief Disciple, he cannot stir up significant trouble."

With this thought, the sage-like old man transmitted a message to the incensed elders. Upon receiving his words, the elder and the others visibly relaxed and resumed their seats.

The sage-like old man's assessment was quite accurate. Ye Chen, a mere cultivator in the Heavenly God Realm, whose audacious arrogance within the Jun Family was already spilling over into blustering threats, would likely be reduced to a mere jester upon encountering Ying Xiangyun, the notorious Old Madman of the Nine Cold Sect. It would be a stroke of luck if he wasn't captured for study.

"Heh heh."

At this precise moment, the elder directed a sneer towards Ye Chen. "Since you are so confident, then proceed. I am eager to witness if you can truly rescue Jun Mo from the clutches of the Nine Cold Sect."

"Very well, then simply watch and wait," Ye Chen responded with a faint, chilling smile. He then turned to depart. Given the Jun Family members' utter indifference to Jun Mo's fate, Ye Chen harbored no interest in further engagement with them.

From his interactions with the Jun Family, Ye Chen ascertained that Jun Mo had departed only recently, suggesting that intercepting him should not prove overly difficult.

However, instead of heading directly towards the Nine Cold Sect, Ye Chen decided to visit Jun Mo's parents first.

Jun Mo's earlier correspondence had explicitly conveyed his worry about his parents facing humiliation within the Jun Family. Furthermore, Ye Chen had no precise estimate for the travel time to the Nine Cold Sect. Therefore, ensuring the well-being of Jun Mo's parents was paramount.

Not long after, Ye Chen arrived at the residence of Jun Mo's parents. A contingent of Jun Family members was stationed outside, evidently tasked with monitoring and controlling their every move.

Witnessing this scene, Ye Chen felt an even deeper sense of disappointment regarding the Jun Family. Shaking his head, he strode directly into the courtyard.

Jun Mo's parents expressed a degree of bewilderment upon the arrival of Ye Chen, whom they did not recognize. However, their apprehension subsided once Ye Chen produced Jun Mo's personal letter, written in his own hand.

"Uncle, Aunty, please accept this Six Paths Talisman. Should you face any peril, activate it, and assistance from the Six Paths Sect will be dispatched," Ye Chen stated, presenting a gleaming golden Divine Talisman to Jun Mo's parents.

As the esteemed Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, Ye Chen had indeed been furnished with several life-saving artifacts by the sect. This particular Six Paths Talisman had been personally bestowed upon him by Wu Duan Cang himself!

Its significance was immense!