The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2657: Chapter 2631: Unexpected Gains (One More)

Entering the Demon Cave, Ye Chen gradually sensed that something was amiss.

This place was far from benevolent. During this tribulation, he had no choice but to reveal many things, and someone in the shadows had already set their sights on him.

Heavenly Dao Palace’s power was even greater than he’d imagined.

Even the Tribulation lightning was this terrifying.

What if he had to face the Bloodstained Karma Array formed by forty-nine peak-level Disaster Slaying experts? The outcome would be unimaginable.

The current him had no confidence at all to resist such a level of power.

He must grow stronger as quickly as possible.

Ye Chen extended his divine soul and discovered that the Poison Cave was far vaster than he had imagined.

The space here was peculiar—this place where the Poison Stele had appeared was indeed extraordinary.

”The Poison Cave is so large...where should I begin searching for Ji Lin?” Ye Chen pondered in his heart.

”Never mind, the only lead is to seek out the Poison Stele. If Ji Lin is still alive, she would certainly head for that stele! Also, I need to find the remaining members of Heavenly Dao Palace for revenge!”

Thinking of the dissipations of Sword God of Six Paths Feng Qingyang and Xiao Ling, Ye Chen’s heart ached, and his reddened eyes betrayed his pain.

Without hesitation, Ye Chen headed deeper into the Poison Cave, on the path toward the Poison Stele’s location. Along the way, Ye Chen sent a wisp of his thoughts back to the Samsara Graveyard.

Only the Ancient Medical God stood quietly outside the graveyard, waiting especially for Ye Chen’s arrival.

The Ancient Medical God was the only one outside the graveyard.

Seeing Ye Chen’s downcast expression and low spirits, the Ancient Medical God naturally understood why.

He spoke a few comforting words, but they had little effect. Suddenly, the Ancient Medical God said, ”Kid, Feng Qingyang and Xiao Ling may have faded away, but isn’t that a blessing in disguise...”

Ye Chen’s gaze sharpened. ”Elder Cang, what do you mean...”

The Ancient Medical God stepped forward and said, ”Feng Qingyang has dwelled in the Samsara Graveyard for too long.”

”Our divine souls are ultimately finite, and too long a duration is but another form of pain. When a divine soul dissipates, a portion of it returns to its original body.”

”He might even send good news to others.”

”As for Xiao Ling, I initially didn’t notice that particular tombstone.”

”But recently, I’ve faintly sensed a connection between that tombstone and your pet beast.”

”That pet beast’s name is Little Gold, isn’t it?”

”In truth, inside the Samsara Graveyard, that tombstone transmitted quite a bit of energy to Little Gold.”

”Otherwise, do you suppose Little Gold could have undergone such a drastic transformation?”

”And Xiao Ling’s complete dissipation wasn’t merely to protect you from enemies; it was chiefly to infuse strength into Little Gold.”

”Little Gold lives because of him, transforms because of him, and his dissipation is but another cycle of Samsara.”

”Kid, have you forgotten your identity?” the Ancient Medical God said.

Ye Chen was still at a loss, his thoughts whirling.

Identity? Could it be...

The mysterious power capable of contending with Heavenly Dao—the Samsara Master?

”If one day, you could reach the realm of the Samsara Master and make the Heavenly Dao kneel before you, everything would become clear! But as for when that day will arrive, even I do not know.”

With that, the Ancient Medical God turned and left. Devoted to the Dao of Alchemy, he had already spoken more than usual today.

Ye Chen stood dazed, the Ancient Medical God’s words plunging him into deep thought.

”Heavenly Dao? Samsara?”

Transforming grief into strength, a belief named ”becoming stronger” reignited Ye Chen’s fighting spirit.

Glancing solemnly at the graveyard and its countless tombstones, Ye Chen bowed deeply before his divine soul dissipated and returned to his body.

Deep within the Poison Cave, mountains stretched like spiderwebs, boundless spiritual pressure suffused the air, and what was most terrifying was the surge of a blood-red river, its waves reaching heaven.

This was... the Blood River Nether Sea!

This place was indeed an ancient battlefield.

And now, after untold years of dormancy, this place had once again become a battlefield.

The Poison Stele had not yet revealed itself, yet a fierce and brutal conflict was already upon this soil.

...

Outside the Poison Cave.

Two figures stood silently amidst the endless poisonous mists, watching everything unfold.

Neither of them moved.

It was as if they were content with simply observing everything with calm indifference.

They had even witnessed Ye Chen endure the Heavenly Tribulation.

”Old Ancestor, you seem to have so much faith in that kid. Why haven’t you made a move yet?”

Qu Family Patriarch Qu Xueyong stood behind a veiled young woman, speaking uneasily.

Ji Siqing shook her head: ”I can’t intervene yet. For one thing, my strength hasn’t sufficiently recovered. For another, this is what Ye Chen must face.”

Qu Family Patriarch Qu Xueyong hesitated for a few seconds but still said, ”Old Ancestor, is Ye Chen truly the Samsara Master? His strength seems far too weak...”

”According to the legends, the Samsara Master could shatter the Heavenly Dao with just one glance... How could he be in such a pitiful state?”

Ji Siqing shot a glance at Qu Family’s Old Ancestor, Qu Xueyong: ”If he wasn’t the Heavenly Dao Master, why would the Heavenly Dao pay such a steep price?”

”Fortunately, before the Ye family incident, we had already imposed limits on Heavenly Dao Palace. Xuanyuan Mo could not forcefully leave Heavenly Dao Palace—this is Ye Chen’s chance.”

”If he refuses to confront this matter, this game of chess will end with Ye Chen’s victory.”

Qu Xueyong could only nod but suddenly thought of something and spoke: ”Old Ancestor, are you really planning to use our Qu Family as undercover agents?”

”If we’re exposed, the Qu Family will truly be finished.”

Ji Siqing snorted coldly: ”The Qu Family was finished the moment it became Heavenly Dao Palace’s lapdog. If you want me to acknowledge you, then do as I say.”

Qu Xueyong sighed deeply: ”Old Ancestor, I’ve already handed you my lifeblood artifact. Naturally, I’ll obey you in all things.”

”But, Old Ancestor, when exactly should we act?”

Ji Siqing stared into the depths of the poisonous mists and did not reply but instead asked: ”How did the task I gave you progress? Is Ji Lin safe?”

”She’s my younger sister—she absolutely cannot come to harm.”

Qu Xueyong thumped his chest reassuringly: ”Old Ancestor, rest assured. The Qu Family’s grand elders are watching her closely—she’s absolutely safe.”

”However, unless absolutely necessary, the Qu Family won’t initiate action during this Poison Stele incident. Otherwise, Heavenly Dao Palace will surely uncover us.”

Ji Siqing gave a satisfied nod: ”Perhaps this is not only Ye Chen’s opportunity but also Ji Lin’s stroke of fortune.”

”That girl... she always goes against the grain.”

When mentioning the Poison Stele’s manifestation, Ji Siqing and the Qu Family Patriarch were the first two to arrive.

Ji Siqing had witnessed the entire process.

Even Ji Lin being taken.

But she hadn’t intervened, nor had she instructed the Qu Family Patriarch to take action.

Because she understood that the occurrence was destined.

If she intervened, it would disrupt the balance surrounding the appearance of the Poison Stele.

The butterfly effect would cause the entire situation to spiral out of control.

She chose to guard.

To protect the final line of defense.

...

This dim and deathly domain was filled with an even more concentrated poisonous gas. Numerous terrifying, prowling poisonous creatures hid within the depths of the obscuring poisonous mist, searching for unwitting victims to prey upon.

Some peak-level Great Void experts had barely set foot into this region before being engulfed by the rushing poisonous fog. Even early Disaster Slaying experts struggled to fend off the sudden appearances of the poisonous beasts.

”The Poison Stele should be nearby,”

Ye Chen hurried over from the distance.

After entering the ancient battlefield, a desolate aura assaulted him. The sight before him seemed like a mere illusion of ages past, yet somehow it truly existed—instilling an unsettling sense of mystery.

As Ye Chen stepped into this ancient battlefield, the Ancient Medical God within the Samsara Graveyard opened his eyes, and his gaze carried a hint of doubt.

”Kid, head southeast.”