The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2280: Follow Me

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

”Do not inquire about this matter. Before my master departed, he instructed that anything may be discussed, but topics related to that place must remain secret from the outside world. If they do not, I shall not be able to attain Dao.”

”This day marks the 13,998th year of my journey toward Dao. In just one more year, I shall be able to attain the true Dao. I must not be burdened with excessive karma by associating with you.”

Ye Chen felt a wave of surprise upon hearing this.

This young Daoist priest evidently hailed from the ancient era.

It was clear that he originated from the Divine Kingdom.

”Little brother, since you are from the Divine Kingdom, what brings you to the demon race’s Land of Myriad Demons?” Ye Chen inquired.

The young Daoist priest stood with his hands behind his back. ”My master stated that the Divine Kingdom is a hellish place. The Demon Emperor will save all living beings.”

”If I wish to attain Dao, I must come to the demon race’s Land of Myriad Demons.”

”Long ago, when the Demon Emperor sealed this place, I was already within it.”

Ye Chen was once again astonished. He could not discern the depth of the Little Daoist’s cultivation, yet he sensed an air of mystery surrounding him.

Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, the Little Daoist continued,

”Fellow Daoist, I have saved your life. Should it not be expected of you to offer me something in return? I do not desire to become entangled with you, so I cannot assist you without compensation.”

Though he did not elaborate further, his gaze was laden with meaning.

Ye Chen furrowed his brow. Where did this Little Daoist come from? How bold of him to demand payment so openly.

He retrieved two items from the Samsara Graveyard and placed them into the Little Daoist’s hands.

He understood that he could not extract anything further from this individual, so he prepared to depart.

”Thank you, fellow Daoist, for preserving my life!”

As Ye Chen prepared to leave with Mu Yan, the Little Daoist suddenly approached and spoke with a serious demeanor.

Ye Chen frowned. He did not wish for the Little Daoist to accompany him at this time.

After all, this individual hailed from the Divine Kingdom, and it was uncertain whether he posed a threat.

Currently, he only placed his trust in the Eternal Sacred King.

As for the others, he preferred not to become too involved.

”Did you not mention that you do not wish to be burdened by karma?” Ye Chen inquired.

The Little Daoist’s eyes narrowed slightly. ”That is indeed true. However, you possess Dao Origin. Master indicated that the individual with Dao Origin is the one I am meant to seek in the Land of Myriad Demons.”

”Then inform me about the Ye family from the Divine Kingdom.”

”I apologize, but I require another year. I do not wish to be burdened by karma.”

”Then do not accompany me.”

Ye Chen perceived that the Little Daoist was becoming increasingly peculiar. He chose to ignore him and stated, ”Fellow Daoist, if fate allows, we shall undoubtedly meet again.”

As soon as Ye Chen concluded his words, he departed alongside Mu Yan. The two ascended into the sky.

In an instant, they had vanished. Ye Chen turned back only to find that the Little Daoist was no longer present.

He felt a wave of relief.

Despite his appearance as a seemingly harmless little Daoist priest, what if there were some hidden scheme at play?

In the Land of Myriad Demons, one must exercise caution.

Ye Chen descended from the void and encountered a vast expanse of corpses.

The two had been traveling for two hours and had yet to escape the area filled with corpses.

His footsteps echoed ominously.

Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!

A series of sounds erupted from the center where Ye Chen and Mu Yan stood.

Countless demon corpses began to converge.

Killing intent and demonic energy surged simultaneously!

Ye Chen frowned. He had previously encountered an evil demon corpse, and now he was under attack from numerous ones.

Fortunately, the strength of these evil demon corpses varied. Ye Chen and Mu Yan were more than capable of confronting them.

”Engage!”

The two exchanged glances. Ye Chen unsheathed the Rotten Beast Sword and the Heavenly Divine Demon Divine Spear, charging forward.

Beside him, Mu Yan executed a martial technique of the demon race.

Endless blood energy surged into the sky.

An hour later, they had vanquished the demon corpses.

Ye Chen and Mu Yan pressed onward. However, shortly thereafter, the figure of the young Daoist priest reappeared before them.

Unbelievable... He truly was persistent!

They had initially believed they had successfully evaded the Little Daoist, but he had somehow appeared right in front of them.

”Fellow Daoist, Master stated that you represent the opportunity for me to attain the Dao.”

”I must cherish the Dao Origin residing within your being.”

”Moreover, I am still but a child. Do you truly have the heart to deny me this?”

The Little Daoist adopted a pitiful expression. Ye Chen rolled his eyes.

If he were truly a child, then there likely existed no children in this world.

The Little Daoist approached Ye Chen and scrutinized his forehead intently. He furrowed his brow. After a prolonged silence, he remarked, ”The presence between your eyebrows feels strangely familiar. It seems I have encountered it before.”

”I may know what you seek.”

”Are you willing to accompany me?”

Ye Chen frowned. It appeared that shaking off the Little Daoist would not be an easy task.

He appeared and vanished like a specter among the corpses. If he did not actively reveal himself, one might not even notice him.

Furthermore, it was evident that this individual had discerned the existence of the Demon Emperor.

Could it be that he had genuinely glimpsed the heavenly secrets, and all of this was for the sake of attaining the Dao?

Ye Chen did not wish to wander aimlessly, so he nodded in agreement.

”Very well. Lead the way!”

The Little Daoist took the lead while Ye Chen and Mu Yan followed closely behind him. Throughout this time, Ye Chen remained on high alert.

He remained uncertain about the young Daoist priest’s intentions.

If the opportunity arose, he would inquire about his motives.

The three proceeded, pausing intermittently. After half a day, they discovered a tomb ahead.

The tomb was already open, and numerous cultivators had gathered outside.

As Ye Chen and Mu Yan approached, some cultivators merely glanced at them before choosing to ignore their presence.

They were aware that the sect master of the Extermination Sect possessed strength that rivaled a Sealed Gate realm expert, but whether this claim was true remained uncertain.

The cultivators present were generally formidable, with two experts whose auras far surpassed the rest.

Even if the sect master of Extermination Sect could contend with a Sealed Gate realm cultivator, they speculated that it was only at the early stage.

However, despite so many experts surrounding the tomb, no one dared to enter.

This was due to the oppressive aura emanating from the cave entrance.

”Let us proceed inside.”

The young Daoist priest lifted his head and puffed out his chest. He looked at the cultivators with disdain before entering the tomb.

The other cultivators remained motionless.

”Excellent!” The two experts, whose auras eclipsed all others, spoke first. ”It is fortuitous. Allow these individuals to enter and assess the situation. If all is well, it shall not be too late for us to follow.”

Ye Chen and the others entered the tomb, only to find it shrouded in dim light.

A chill swept through the air. Ye Chen’s expression turned vigilant.

This tomb had likely existed for tens of thousands of years. No one could predict what lay within.

The soil beneath their feet felt soft, as if they might sink into it at any moment.

An oil lamp hung on the wall beside them. It had not been extinguished for a long time, as though it had always burned brightly.