Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2094 - 2192: Not Even Worth a Glance (Part 1)

"Little Junior Sister, Ke Wuxin’s martial cultivation talent is quite remarkable. His Immortal Slaying Physique is exceptionally potent, currently at the Third Level, with considerable room for advancement." Observing that An Yu had nearly overlooked Ke Wuxin entirely, leaving him quite embarrassed, Xia Geng quickly interjected, attempting to put in a good word for him.

It should be noted that Xia Geng’s efforts weren’t born from pure altruism; he harbored ulterior motives.

Possessing the Immortal Slaying Physique, Ke Wuxin, despite being merely tens of thousands of years old, had already attained the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm. Once he ventured to the Blood Cang Realm, a place brimming with incredible resources for martial cultivators, his strength was bound to skyrocket.

It was entirely possible that Ke Wuxin would soon surpass Xia Geng. Therefore, fostering a positive relationship with Ke Wuxin now seemed like a prudent course of action.

"Oh." To Xia Geng’s astonishment, even after his lengthy explanation, An Yu remained indifferent, offering a perfunctory and cold "Oh." as her only response.

Ke Wuxin’s embarrassment deepened.

Aunt Lin couldn’t help but offer a wry smile. In truth, before the encounter with that monstrous deviant, Yu’er had shown some interest in Ke Wuxin. After all, the Territory Master himself had spoken of the formidable nature of the Immortal Slaying Physique. Yu’er, perhaps a bit skeptical, had wanted to see for herself if Ke Wuxin truly lived up to the Territory Master’s praise, which was one reason she had ventured into Ascension Thousand City.

However, after encountering that monstrous deviant, it wasn’t just Yu’er; even Aunt Lin now felt that Ke Wuxin fell quite short of expectations.

In terms of raw power, Su Chen could effortlessly vanquish ten Ke Wuxins as if engaged in mere child’s play.

Regarding age, Su Chen hadn’t even reached five hundred years, while Ke Wuxin boasted tens of thousands of years.

How could they possibly be compared?

"Let us proceed inside! Brother Xia, following tomorrow’s assessment, we shall return to the Blood Cang Realm!" An Yu declared, her mind now solely focused on one objective: returning to the Blood Cang Realm quickly to train rigorously. Compared to that deviant, her own strength felt woefully inadequate.

"Certainly." Xia Geng beamed with a broad smile; naturally, anything concerning his beloved goddess met with his enthusiastic agreement.

Ke Wuxin, Chen Qu, and Wang Gu trailed behind, a palpable awkwardness surrounding them. Ke Wuxin was treated as if he were invisible, while Chen Qu and Wang Gu felt even more disheartened.

Ke Wuxin walked at the rear, his gaze lowered in feigned deference, but within his heart, a burning, unyielding anger simmered.

Since activating his Immortal Slaying Physique at the Imperial Academy, his status had become virtually unparalleled, second only to the Head of the Academy. Even the Son of the Emperor, Teaching Masters, and esteemed Elders treated him with the utmost respect.

It had been a considerable time since he had experienced being so utterly disregarded.

An Yu’s dismissive attitude only served to ignite a peculiar, defiant desire within him.

He yearned all the more to conquer An Yu.

Furthermore, An Yu was breathtakingly beautiful, ranking among the most stunning women he had ever laid eyes upon. As the sole daughter of the Territory Master of the Blood Cang Realm, she was akin to a beloved Little Princess.

"You may scorn me now, but upon my arrival in the Blood Cang Realm, I shall demonstrate through undeniable results just how extraordinary I can become. You, An Yu, are destined to be mine, Ke Wuxin!!!" Ke Wuxin vowed silently as he followed behind.

Before long.

Under Ke Wuxin’s careful arrangements, An Yu and Aunt Lin were settled into the finest Attic within the Imperial Academy, while Xia Geng was assigned to a separate dwelling.

The assessment was slated for the following day.

After bidding farewell to Xia Geng, Ke Wuxin bypassed his usual residence, the ‘Heavenshatter Pavilion,’ and proceeded directly to the most secluded section of the Inner Courtyard – the ‘Imperial Pavilion,’ the official abode of the Head of the Imperial Academy.

The current Head of the Imperial Academy bore the name Fu Qianjiu.

Fu Qianjiu had lived for over a billion years, existing as a veritable living fossil.

He had presided over the Imperial Academy for tens of millions of years.

Presently, Fu Qianjiu stood at the zenith of the Seventh Level of the Divine Lord Realm. Perhaps buoyed by the elation stemming from his disciple Ke Wuxin’s stellar performance, he had managed a slight breakthrough, drawing perilously close to the Eighth Layer of the Half-Step Divine Sovereign Realm.

"Enter." Fu Qianjiu announced, his eyes opening within the confines of the Imperial Pavilion.

The grand door swung inward.

Ke Wuxin stepped across the threshold.

"Master." Ke Wuxin took a seat respectfully before Fu Qianjiu.

"Wuxin, what troubles you?" Fu Qianjiu inquired.

"Master, your disciple has been subjected to disdain." Ke Wuxin stated, his teeth clenched tightly.

"Oh?" Fu Qianjiu’s ancient, clouded eyes, showing only whites, flickered with a trace of astonishment. "That Xia Geng from the Blood Cang Realm appears to be only at the Sixth Level of the Divine Lord Realm, merely one Minor Realm above you. Did he underestimate you?"

Although Xia Geng hailed from the Blood Cang Realm, in the grand scheme of things, given enough time—perhaps a few years, or even just one—Xia Geng would certainly not be a match for Ke Wuxin.

Could Xia Geng truly have underestimated disciple Ke Wuxin?

Fu Qianjiu found it difficult to comprehend.

Nor could he have anticipated such a scenario.

"No, Master, it was An Yu..." Ke Wuxin proceeded to elaborate on An Yu’s background and other relevant details.

Fu Qianjiu fell into silence, fixing Ke Wuxin with a profound gaze.

Ke Wuxin felt an unsettling chill under Fu Qianjiu’s scrutinizing look.

While Fu Qianjiu’s disposition was generally amiable, Ke Wuxin still harbored a degree of apprehension towards him, owing to the sect headmaster’s almost fossil-like presence and eyes that seemed capable of penetrating all secrets.

"Do you harbor feelings for Miss An Yu?" Fu Qianjiu inquired after a considerable pause.

Ke Wuxin hesitated for a brief moment before nodding in affirmation.

"Not bad, my disciple possesses discerning taste and commendable courage." Fu Qianjiu suddenly chuckled, a look of satisfaction gracing his features. "The sole daughter of the Territory Master, over ten thousand years of age, standing at the pinnacle of the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm—truly outstanding! She is an excellent match for you... A beautiful lady is indeed the object of a gentleman's desire... It is natural for you to entertain such thoughts."

A wave of relief washed over Ke Wuxin; he had been concerned his Master might chide him for his perceived presumption.

"Take this." Abruptly, Fu Qianjiu extended his hand, bestowing a cloth bag upon Ke Wuxin.

The fabric of the bag was a deep blood-red, adorned with intricate, indecipherable runes.

An ancient, bloodthirsty, unsettling, and frigid aura emanated from the cloth bag.

Ke Wuxin's heart surged with joy. "Thank you, Master."

This was an item he had long coveted, yet regrettably, his Master had consistently refrained from granting it to him.

At last, it had been bestowed upon him.

"Remember, do not succumb to the darkness." Fu Qianjiu offered a solemn warning. The cloth bag he presented to Ke Wuxin contained Dark Crystals, a peculiar type of crystalline stone originating from the Dark Plane. Many years prior, Fu Qianjiu had undertaken a perilous journey to the Dark Plane, braving countless near-death experiences, during which he had acquired several treasures, including these very dark crystals.

These dark crystals held remarkably pure Spiritual Energy. Should martial cultivators imbibe them, their martial cultivation realm could be expedited, especially for an individual like Ke Wuxin, who possessed the Immortal Slaying Physique. Consuming dark crystals would result in minimal repercussions on his martial foundation.

However, a significant drawback accompanied the dark crystals; their origin from the Dark Plane meant that alongside their potent energy, they also harbored a measure of the Dark Plane's malevolent will.