Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2051 - 2147: Are You Kidding Me? (3rd Update)

"What?" Di Jie nearly collapsed in shock.

Detonate... detonate... detonate the Mother River?

Was this a joke?

To put it plainly.

Without the Emperor’s Treasure Abyss, and with over ninety percent of the Human Lord Realm Martial Cultivators gone, the Di Family was now in dire straits. The family's only remaining hope for resurgence lay in the Mother River.

How would the Di Family cultivate a new generation of formidable martial cultivators without the Mother River?

Without it, the Hu Family might not even entertain a marriage alliance with the Di Family!

The Mother River was now the final ember of hope for the Di Family.

"An explosion within the Mother River would undoubtedly mean the death of the child inside," the old man stated impassively.

"But..." Di Jie clenched his teeth, his face a mask of cold sweat and fear. "If the Mother River is detonated, that brat dies, and the Di Family is finished, utterly finished!!!"

The old man remained silent, fixing Di Jie with a profound gaze.

Di Jie felt a prickling sensation on his scalp under the old man’s scrutiny. After a brief contemplation, he rasped, "Old Ancestor, if... if we absolutely must detonate the Mother River, then... then... let’s detonate the front segment. That brat is in the front segment."

As he spoke, a flicker of excitement crossed Di Jie’s face. "Now, due to the Di Family's relentless pursuit of that brat, the front segment of the Mother River has already suffered significant damage. If detonated, although the Di Family will face immense short-term losses, nearly severing our martial cultivation resources accumulated over the past million years, as long as the middle and rear segments remain, the Mother River will regenerate a new front segment within a million years."

The connection between the rear, middle, and front segments of the Mother River mirrored that of a tree’s roots, trunk, and branches.

Detonating only the front segment was akin to lopping off a tree's branch; the tree itself would survive and sprout new branches come spring.

This was a viable strategy—it could eliminate Su Chen while preserving the essence of the Mother River.

"You are the house master. If you are confident this guarantees the child’s demise, then proceed," the old man finally conceded with a sigh.

The old man's inner turmoil stemmed from the belief that weeds needed their roots eradicated.

What if detonating only the front segment didn't kill the child if he had already moved to the middle or rear sections?

However, the old man kept this concern to himself. Firstly, he too believed Su Chen was unlikely to reach the middle segment; attempting to do so would incur a massive cost, jeopardizing his life. Thus, the chances were slim. Secondly, as Di Jie pointed out, detonating the entire Mother River would leave the Di Family with no path to recovery, potentially jeopardizing even their marriage prospects with the Hu Family—the price was simply too steep.

Most importantly, though, the old man recognized his own position.

He was indeed one of the Old Ancestors.

Even though Di Jie was required to kneel and kowtow in his presence.

The ultimate decision concerning the Di Family's survival rested with Di Jie.

As the house master, Di Jie would naturally refuse to abandon the Mother River entirely.

"Yes, Old Ancestor, Di Jie will take his leave now. Thank you for your guidance." Di Jie bowed again before respectfully rising and departing.

Once outside.

"All Di Family Imperial Members at or above the Realm of Returning to Truth, proceed immediately to the Mother River!!!" Di Jie’s voice boomed throughout the Imperial Realm.

One Shichen later.

A total of seven million Imperial Family Members congregated above the Mother River.

It was undeniable that the Di Family possessed a considerable number of Martial Cultivators above the Realm of Returning to Truth.

Nearly all direct descendants of the Di Family, along with a significant portion of their collateral and outer branches, were cultivators above the Realm of Returning to Truth.

With the entire Di Family numbering ten million martial cultivators, seventy percent of whom were above the Realm of Returning to Truth, the scale was truly terrifying.

Now, these seven million Imperial Family Members followed Di Jie.

Di Jie abruptly raised his hand, pointing towards the front segment of the Mother River below, and commanded, "Hear my decree! Inject Mysterious Qi into the Mother River’s front segment! I shall detonate the front segment of the Mother River!"

Upon hearing Di Jie’s words, all seven million Di Family martial cultivators above the Realm of Returning to Truth were thrown into confusion, a chaotic murmur erupting amongst them. They were utterly dumbfounded.

Each one stared at Di Jie, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Wha... what... what did the house master just say?

Detonate the front segment of the Mother River?

Was he out of his mind?

The initial section of the Mother River experiences storm turbulence considerably less intense than its central and rear portions. Consequently, after each storm dissipates, Di Family members venture into this front segment to procure the Crystal of the Mother River, the very essence of the Di Family's cultivation.

And now, you intend to cause its detonation?

What fate then awaits the Di Family?

To seek the Crystal of the Mother River in the middle or rear segments—is that even feasible? It's a place even the House Master would find arduous to penetrate!

Detonating the front segment is akin to self-mutilation; what distinguishes it from that?

"This is my decree! Carry it out!" Di Jie, having anticipated such a reaction, adopted a stern, unwavering, and authoritative demeanor as he issued his direct command.

"Yes!" Instantly, the seven million martial cultivators from the Realm of Returning to Truth trembled in reverent awe.

"Commence," Di Jie nodded, setting the example by unleashing a dense, robust pillar of Mysterious Qi towards the Mother River's front segment.

With Di Jie taking action, the seven million martial cultivators of the Realm of Returning to Truth behind him ceased their hesitation, channeling their own Mysterious Qi into the Mother River's front segment.

For a fleeting moment, a truly breathtaking spectacle unfolded.

Over seven hundred thousand pillars of Mysterious Qi, resembling a celestial tapestry, descended in a vibrant display, penetrating the Mother River's front segment.

This massive influx of Mysterious Qi Flow is precisely what will destabilize the storm's equilibrium within the front segment of the Mother River, serving as the most effective method for its detonation.

Indeed.

Merely dozens of breaths later, the front segment of the Mother River began to writhe noticeably. It swelled like an overinflated balloon brimming with Qi, radiating an aura of destructive, chaotic energy.

Di Jie exhaled a breath of relief, noting that Su Chen had not emerged from the Mother River's front segment.

He had harbored concerns that upon initiating the detonation, Su Chen might perceive the impending peril and escape the front segment, thereby thwarting the plan to eliminate him in the ensuing explosion.

Fortunately.

Fortune favored both the Di Family and himself.

"It appears that brat is not invincible. Faced with the sudden ferocity of the Mother River's front segment, with the storm now raging tenfold or more, he must be disoriented, perhaps even losing control, unable to find his way out. That brat won't be escaping," Di Jie mused, his heart alight with wicked satisfaction, eagerly anticipating witnessing Su Chen's inevitable despair firsthand.

A few more breaths passed.

"Listen carefully, ascend another ten kilometers," Di Jie commanded, his voice echoing towards the front segment of the Mother River.

Once the front segment of the Mother River is detonated.

The resulting explosive force will be quite formidable.

Should they not maintain sufficient distance, it could potentially annihilate all seven million martial cultivators of the Realm of Returning to Truth. Thus, Di Jie had initially positioned them thirty kilometers above the Mother River. However, it now seemed this altitude might still be insufficient.

Following the directive, the seven million martial cultivators of the Realm of Returning to Truth swiftly ascended, increasing their elevation by an additional ten kilometers.

"Continue pumping in Mysterious Qi!" Di Jie bellowed.