The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2133: Bad Luck

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Breaking through to the Sealed Gate realm was not something that could be achieved simply with medicinal pills. If that were the case, there would be many Sealed Gate realm experts seen walking throughout the streets of this world.

When the ancestor finally passed, he became quite agitated and imposed a rule within the sect. No one was permitted to interfere with Wang Chuan’s disciple recruitment, not even the sect master himself!

Wang Chuan was aware that his own talent was lacking, which was why he did not take cultivation seriously. For countless years, he had been accepting disciples.

Initially, there were indeed some promising disciples who recognized Wang Chuan as their master, but ultimately, all of them departed.

Most importantly, Wang Chuan had led his disciples astray. All of the talented individuals ended up cultivating at a slower pace than their peers.

Ye Chen had come to understand the situation over the past two days, as Wang Chuan had given those disciples all the different cultivation techniques.

With so many cultivation techniques to choose from, they tried cultivating everything, but in the end, it all came to nothing.

There were even rumors circulating in the Divine Sword Palace that anyone who became Wang Chuan’s disciple would inevitably end up as a cripple.

This gradually became a curse.

Over the past couple of days, numerous Hall Masters had approached the sect master, expressing their concerns that Wang Chuan would cause harm to Ye Chen and suggested that he be transferred to their care.

If they could not do this openly, they would resort to secretly courting Ye Chen.

Ye Chen found himself torn between laughter and tears over this situation. Nevertheless, he tactfully refused their offers. Regardless of the circumstances, he had already acknowledged Wang Chuan as his master.

Moreover, Wang Chuan treated him well.

Most importantly, Wang Chuan possessed more experience than anyone else.

If there was anyone who held knowledge about Feng Qingyang’s sword case, it was most likely this individual.

”My dear disciple, today marks the end of the outer sect selection, and tomorrow is the inner sect selection. Logically speaking, new outer sect disciples are not qualified to participate. However, you are gifted and possess great ambitions. You may give it a try. Even if you do not succeed, it does not matter. There is still time,” Wang Chuan remarked as he sought out Ye Chen.

Wang Chuan treated Ye Chen quite favorably. During the day, he had heard Ye Chen express a desire to become an inner sect disciple. That night, he approached the sect master to advocate on Ye Chen’s behalf.

Ultimately, the sect master consented for the first time.

As for Ye Chen entering the inner sect, Wang Chuan did not possess much confidence. While Ye Chen’s talent was remarkable, he had not cultivated for a significant duration.

He believed that after Ye Chen had cultivated for a while, he would surely be able to astonish the world and make Wang Chuan proud.

”Master, I shall participate to gain experience,” Ye Chen replied.

In truth, Ye Chen was confident that he could secure first place. He just refrained from voicing this belief out of concern for frightening Wang Chuan.

At present, his cultivation had already seen some recovery.

Thanks to the insights he had gained from the recent battle with the Holy Dragon Family and the spiritual vein he absorbed from the Divine Fire Academy in the Samsara Tomb, he had reached the sixth level of the Creation realm.

However, he did not wish to stand out too much in the Divine Sword Palace and intentionally suppressed his true strength.

If he were to reveal the truth to Wang Chuan, he would likely be so thrilled that he might suffer a heart attack.

The following morning, Ye Chen awakened from his cultivation and picked up a sharp sword.

He chose not to reveal the Rotten Beast Sword.

Ye Chen accompanied Wang Chuan to the arena.

Upon Ye Chen’s arrival, all the disciples turned to look at him.

Even though Ye Chen did not frequently show his face, the entire sect was aware of his presence.

His entrance into the Divine Sword Palace had created a stir that captured the attention of the sect master. Had it not been for Wang Chuan’s intervention, the sect master might have taken Ye Chen as his own disciple.

Some disciples were envious, while many others were delighted by his situation.

Who among them was unaware that Wang Chuan had a history of harming his disciples?

In their eyes, Ye Chen was likely going to be a victim as well. A genius would become a good-for-nothing.

This realization provided them with a bit of comfort.

Wang Chuan noticed the gazes of the disciples and snorted disdainfully.

All of the disciples lowered their heads. They could speak in whispers, but if their words were to become public, they would surely face dire consequences.

”Martial Uncle Wang, why are you here so early today?”

At that moment, Xue Ting approached, with Little Yin beside her.

The visit was primarily to allow Little Yin to gain some insight.

”Hmph, I do not require your concern,” Wang Chuan dismissed her words. After exchanging a few words with Ye Chen, he turned and ascended to the top of the martial arts arena.

He had rarely participated in these assessments, but this time, having recruited a precious disciple, he felt compelled to observe the competition.

As Wang Chuan took his place, the masters of the twelve peaks had already settled in.

”Martial Uncle, I wonder how many of your true inheritances this disciple of yours possesses?”

Lu Jun, one of the peak masters, inquired, prompting the other masters to chime in agreement.

”Hmph, my disciple is far superior to your mediocre disciples!”

Although he was uncertain about Ye Chen’s strength, he would not allow his dignity to be challenged.

”Martial Uncle, why do we not place a bet this time? Ye Chen can certainly enter the top twenty, right?”

Lu Jun produced a secret manual and proposed, ”This is a secret manual that I obtained by chance. Shall we make a wager?”

Wang Chuan was about to decline. After all, those who could make it into the top twenty were generally extraordinary talents who had cultivated for a long time.

In contrast, Ye Chen’s cultivation period was far too brief, and his cultivation level was insufficient.

Just as he was preparing to refuse, the remaining eleven masters also presented their secret manuals, appearing as if they had no option but to agree.

Everyone was aware that Wang Chuan placed great importance on his reputation. Moreover, he possessed numerous treasures. Now that an excellent opportunity had arisen, it would be foolish not to take advantage of him.

”You... You all... My disciple will most certainly enter the top twenty,” Wang Chuan declared, his face flushing red as he conceded.

Seeing this unfold, the masters grinned, each now believing that they had obtained a new secret manual.

Wang Chuan was so frustrated that his chest heaved. He could only hope that Ye Chen would perform well and secure a place in the top twenty.

He also understood that reaching the top twenty was exceedingly challenging, and he could do nothing but silently accept this bitter pill.

This time, the judge of the competition was a peak-level Star Aperture realm expert. The entire arena was divided into four sections.

Each disciple would participate in the assessment across these four areas. The disciples would draw lots, and if they drew the same number, they would compete.

Ye Chen engaged in conversation with Little Yin for a while before making his way to the drawing of lots. He discovered the number 10 in his hand.

One by one, the disciples ascended to the arena to compete. Those who were defeated were considered to have lost.

Each year, the inner sect accepted only twenty outer sect disciples.

Soon, it was time for Ye Chen’s duel. When his number was called, he stepped into the arena.

”Martial Uncle Wang Chuan, it appears that your disciple’s luck is not particularly favorable,” a master remarked. Ye Chen’s opponent could be ranked within the top hundred among the outer sect, and should not be underestimated.

There were over 3,000 cultivators among the outer sect disciples, so the strength of those who could enter the top 100 was noteworthy.

”My disciple can undoubtedly defeat Huang Lin,” Wang Chuan affirmed, well aware that Huang Lin was a young genius from the Huang Family. When Huang Lin first entered the Divine Sword Palace, his Sword Heart had reached nine thousand feet, just a step away from achieving ten thousand feet.

Over the past year, Huang Lin had reached the peak of the Creation realm, and thus believed that he possessed a glimmer of hope of entering the inner sect this year.

Ye Chen walked up to the arena and cast a glance at Huang Lin, who held an extraordinary sword in his hand.