The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3805: Laughable Kin (Third Update)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
The elders' expressions turned grim, their decision made: Ye Chen must be apprehended to serve as a warning.
"Elders, the fault lies entirely with me, and Ye Chen has no part in this. I implore you to spare him; I will do whatever you ask."
Witnessing Ye Chen's precarious situation, Jun Mo stepped forward without hesitation, unwilling for Ye Chen to be dragged down because of him.
"You?"
The elder with hair like black and white snow scoffed at Jun Mo's plea. "You are merely a mere pawn we've been observing within the Nine Cold Sect. What burden can you possibly bear? What right do you possess to shield Ye Chen?"
"Step aside! Even if Ye Shitian himself were to appear today, we would still bring Ye Chen down!"
These words ignited a surge of anger within Jun Mo. The members of the Nine Cold Sect completely disregarded him, treating him as if he were already a captive, openly humiliating him.
"If your Jun family desires the Freezing Sky Ice Crystal, remain silent. If you utter another word, not only will you forfeit the ice crystal, but your entire Jun family will face annihilation because of your defiance!"
An elder fixed his gaze on Jun Mo, delivering a harsh ultimatum.
Ye Chen let out a cold laugh at the pronouncement. "The Nine Cold Sect displays considerable arrogance, threatening to destroy families on a whim. One might mistake you for having already unified the Moon Soul Domain!"
"Silence!"
Jun Hua, who had accompanied Jun Mo, heard Ye Chen's bold statement and his face contorted in alarm. He swiftly shouted in a tone mixed with panic and anger.
"Who do you presume to be, to show such disrespect to the Nine Cold Sect? Kneel at once and apologize to the elders!"
Jun Hua glared at Ye Chen, his voice laced with fury. If Ye Chen's words provoked the Nine Cold Sect into withholding the Freezing Sky Ice Crystal, the Jun family would find themselves in a precarious position, even if the sect didn't act directly against them.
The mere thought of such an outcome filled Jun Hua with dread. He desperately wished to secure the Freezing Sky Ice Crystal to elevate his own standing within the Jun family and revel in newfound authority. Should the Jun family be destroyed, all his aspirations would vanish.
Observing Jun Hua's evident fear, Ye Chen's gaze turned icy. He perceived the Jun family as even more contemptible than the Nine Cold Sect, showing a callous indifference towards Jun Mo's life, making them utterly insignificant.
"And who do you think you are, to command me?"
Ye Chen met Jun Hua's gaze and retorted coldly.
"What did you say!"
Jun Hua's face flushed with rage, nearly spitting blood at Ye Chen's insolence.
"You wretch! Let me tell you, Jun Mo's parents are currently in our custody. If you defy me, I'll have them killed!"
Jun Hua, consumed by fury and humiliation, couldn't restrain his outburst.
Jun Mo's eyes blazed with a cold light, his killing intent directed at Jun Hua soaring. "How dare you!"
"Do you see? These people have never considered you family. Why then would you risk your life for them?"
Ye Chen cast a frosty glance at Jun Hua before turning to address Jun Mo.
"But..."
Jun Mo's expression shifted to one of deep pain. "My parents are indeed being held captive by them. I have no choice but to comply."
"Why can you not resist? I have already entrusted the Six Paths Talisman to your parents. Should any danger arise, they can activate it, and my Six Paths Sect will immediately provide aid. These individuals cannot harm your parents in the slightest!"
Ye Chen declared with conviction, his gaze sweeping over Jun Hua and his cohorts.
Jun Mo's expression flickered upon hearing this. He was acutely aware of the Six Paths Talisman's significance – it was Ye Chen's ultimate life-saving artifact, and he had entrusted it to his parents. This touched Jun Mo deeply.
The Six Paths Talisman, a life-saving token issued by the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, was renowned throughout the Moon Soul Domain. Although the Six Paths Sect had fallen into decline, its past legacy commanded respect. The Chief Disciple's Six Paths Talisman, once presented, was rarely ignored.
Upon learning that Ye Chen had entrusted the Six Paths Talisman to Jun Mo's parents, Jun Hua's face paled dramatically. Without leverage over Jun Mo's parents, their ability to control Jun Mo was nullified.
"Ye Chen, this is an internal matter for my Jun family. How dare you, an outsider, interfere!"
Jun Hua glared at Ye Chen, his fury reaching its peak. He then turned to the nearby Jun Family Guards.
"Everyone, take action! Seize this insolent interloper!"
Instantly, the Jun Family Guards drew the long swords from their waists and charged towards Ye Chen with explosive speed.
The Jun Family Guards were bound by obedience, tasked with carrying out orders without question. They moved without hesitation, acting precisely as Jun Hua commanded.
Witnessing Jun Hua and his group initiate an assault on Ye Chen, the elders from the Nine Cold Sect, who were initially poised to intervene, now wear expressions of amusement and withdraw their imposing presence.
In their view, both Ye Chen and the Jun family are mere players in a game, and their conflict presents an entertaining diversion.
Meanwhile, Jun Mo, assured of his parents' safety and observing Jun Hua and the others attacking Ye Chen, unleashes his fury.
"You abominable wretches, I've long yearned to settle this with you!"
Jun Mo bellowed, his entire being suddenly erupting in a crimson aura. Streams of blood essence escaped his pores, swirling in the air before coalescing around him, forming a protective armor of blood essence.
This formidable armor radiated a brilliant, ancient, and profound light. Jun Mo's eyes turned a deep crimson, and an immense power surged through him as his blood essence continuously flowed, solidifying into a Crimson Long Spear within his grasp.
"Boom!"
The very sky seemed to fracture at that moment. Though Jun Mo had not fully mastered the Ancient Blood Nether Body he manifested, the provocation from Jun Hua and his cohort ignited his rage, leading to complete comprehension of the technique.
Previously outmatched by the combined might of Jun Hua and his allies, Jun Mo, now fully grasping the Ancient Blood Nether Body and exerting his peak power, saw his cultivation level instantly elevate to the sixth level of the Supreme Emperor realm. While still no match for the Nine Cold Sect elders, he was more than capable of handling Jun Hua and his followers.
"You fools, face your demise!"
Jun Mo's crimson gaze seemed to ignite, sending shivers through Jun Hua and his companions. Simultaneously, the Crimson Long Spear thrust forward, unleashing a torrent of divine might from his blood essence that swept across the heavens.
"Jun Mo's Ancient Blood Nether Body is truly extraordinary, capable of shattering several cultivation realms upon activation. It's simply unprecedented, no wonder our master is so keen to study him."
"Indeed, this Ancient Blood Nether Body appears to possess a profound lineage, quite remarkable."
"Haha, even with Jun Mo's exceptional potential, what of it? With the grand elder's attention upon him, his fate is sealed. Today, neither Jun Mo nor Ye Chen will escape their doom!"
The elders of the Nine Cold Sect exchanged sneers amongst themselves.
Jun Hua watched in horror and despair as Jun Mo, wielding the long spear and unleashing his power, sent waves of magnificent blood essence surging skyward. The ancient aura exuded by Jun Mo suppressed their spiritual energy and that of the surrounding guards, reducing their formidable tenfold power to a mere fraction of fivefold.
"Jun Mo, you must cease this! I am of your clan, how can you possibly strike against me!"