The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2716: Chapter 2690: Swords Drawn and Bows Bent (Seven Updates)

One luxurious dragon carriage after another parted the waves, arriving in succession, while streaks of imposing golden bolts of lightning descended from the heavens!

Today marks the grand celebration of Dragon Suppressing Palace Hall Master Bai Yuhuang’s breakthrough!

Only individuals of at least Third-rate Sect Master level are qualified to attend this event!

Suddenly, a cry of the phoenix resounded across the skies. The majestic flood dragons, which had been dignifiedly swaying their heads and tails moments ago, immediately shrank back upon hearing the phoenix’s cry, their dragon eyes now brimming with fear!

A massive bird with white feathers, resembling a phoenix, descended from the heavens. From its back, two young figures leaped down.

One man and one woman—the man was exceptionally handsome, his eyes radiant with divine light, exuding an impressive aura; the woman, pale and graceful, had mesmerizing eyes shimmering like autumn waves, her beauty of unrivaled elegance.

The young man smiled as he approached the disciple guarding the entrance to the Dragon Suppressing Palace, and said, ”Xuanyuan Family, Xuanyuan Cang and Xuanyuan Xia, here to congratulate Senior Bai!”

As these words left his mouth, silence immediately swept over the entrance of the Dragon Suppressing Palace.

The guarding disciple and the recently arriving guests all stared at Xuanyuan Cang and Xuanyuan Xia in shock!

These names had recently taken the Divine Kingdom by storm!

Both individuals were Ancient Divine Body geniuses from the Xuanyuan Family!

Despite their young age, they were already considered to be among the strongest talents of the Xuanyuan Family!

The most significant aspect was the man standing behind them!

This man possessed dominance over the Heavenly Dao Palace!

Though the Heavenly Dao Palace had publicly declared in recent years that it had no resource exchanges with the Xuanyuan Family,

who could really know the truth?

In the Divine Kingdom, the Heavenly Dao Palace was akin to the Myriad Swords Palace!

And Xuanyuan Moxie was the unequivocal emperor!

Although this emperor operated under many constraints,

having Xuanyuan Cang and Xuanyuan Xia attend the celebration was even more grandiose than the patriarch of the Xuanyuan Family attending in person!

This showed how highly the Xuanyuan Family regarded this celebration!

It revealed their eagerness to establish an alliance with the Dragon Suppressing Palace!

After all, they had sent their two most exceptional talents!

The disciple guarding the entrance to the Dragon Suppressing Palace trembled somewhat as he spoke, ”Young Master Xuanyuan, Lady Xuanyuan, please follow me. I’ll lead you to the banquet’s main hall.”

In the banquet’s Great Hall, Bai Yuhuang sat at the central host seat, his face adorned with a radiant smile. Just then, a disciple at the main hall entrance announced, ”Distinguished guests Xuanyuan Cang and Xuanyuan Xia of the Xuanyuan Family have arrived!”

Bai Yuhuang’s eyes lit up, and moments later, he saw the two outstandingly refined young figures walk in.

Xuanyuan Cang respectfully bowed before Bai Yuhuang and said, ”Uncle Bai, I, as a representative of the Xuanyuan Family, wholeheartedly congratulate you on your breakthrough!”

Bai Yuhuang burst into hearty laughter and said, ”You are too kind, my dear nephew and niece. Please take your seats.”

”Ghost Sword Sect Master, Yin Venerate, has arrived!”

”Divine Alliance true disciple, Li Sheng, has arrived!”

”Kuanggu Sect Master, Huo Quan, has arrived!”

”Shaohao Family Patriarch, Shaohao Xuan, has arrived!”

”Qu Family Patriarch, Qu Xueyong, has arrived!”

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Suddenly, the once lively crowd in the Great Hall, who had been drinking and conversing, fell silent!

These attendees were some of the most prominent figures in the Divine Kingdom!

The Qu Family Patriarch’s lineage could even be traced back to a forbidden entity from the Ancient Divine Kingdom.

The mythos surrounding Qu Chenyan had been spreading across the Divine Kingdom for years!

Additionally, the Qu Family Patriarch had never attended any banquets over the years—and yet, here he was today!

The fact that these formidable figures had all assembled at Bai Yuhuang’s celebration could only mean one thing, and everyone present understood it well!

From today on, the Dragon Suppressing Palace could undoubtedly be considered the leading force in the Divine Kingdom!

Laughing heartily, Bai Yuhuang remarked that apart from Divine-level Sects, nearly all of the top-tier and second-tier forces in the Divine Kingdom had sent representatives to attend the celebration!

Even the Qu Family had come!

However, his gaze lingered momentarily on the veiled young lady beside Qu Xueyong.

She seemed familiar to him, but her powerful spellwork concealed her aura, preventing him from discerning more.

That young lady was none other than Ji Siqing.

It was Ji Siqing who had compelled Qu Xueyong to attend; otherwise, the Qu Family Patriarch would never have come.

The two took their seats.

Qu Xueyong seemed uneasy and transmitted his thoughts, ”Ancestor, why did you insist on coming to this event?”

”Though the Dragon Suppressing Hall Master has recently been in high spirits, compared to our Qu Family during its prime, he’s far behind. Given time, you’ll recover to your peak, rendering him insignificant.”

Ji Siqing picked up her tea cup with her elegant hand and gently sipped, replying faintly, ”Cultivation training is monotonous. I wanted to enjoy some excitement. If you have objections, leave.”

Qu Xueyong swallowed nervously, shaking his head, ”Haha, ancestor, you jest. I also find cultivation dull and wanted to join in the festivities.”

”Truly, ancestor, your wisdom knows no bounds! The martial path must balance labor and leisure like this.”

Ji Siqing placed her tea cup down and spoke coldly, ”You’re too noisy.”

Qu Xueyong paused awkwardly and refrained from further comments.

At that moment, he seemed less like the patriarch of a family and more like a child being scolded by a parent.

By now, nearly everyone had arrived. Bai Yuhuang stood up, preparing to say a few words, when suddenly, two figures appeared at the main hall entrance.

Oddly enough, this time the entrance disciple did not announce their arrival.

It was a man and a woman who entered—they both appeared remarkably young. The man’s expression was calm, almost indifferent, while the woman’s face was icy, her beauty breathtaking!

Upon seeing the man’s face, everyone present widened their gaze in shock!

Even Bai Yuhuang raised a brow, his face revealing surprise!

The man, noticing their reactions, smirked faintly and said, ”Divine-grade Sect members Ye Chen and Tu Lanxin, here to congratulate Hall Master Bai on his breakthrough. What’s this—are we not welcome?”

These two were undeniably Ye Chen and Tu Lanxin!

The crowd’s gaze turned to Ye Chen, filled with astonishment—how dare Ye Chen come?

The impending life-and-death duel between Bai Yuhuang and Ye Chen, scheduled for twenty days hence, had already spread throughout the Divine Kingdom!

Everyone knew Bai Yuhuang was determined to kill Ye Chen!

Ye Chen’s appearance at the banquet could only signal self-destruction!

As Bai Yuhuang spotted Ye Chen, his eyes immediately turned crimson, consumed by hatred. Memories of Ye Chen slaying his two beloved disciples flashed in his mind, and his body involuntarily surged with killing intent!

The crowd, sensing this, anxiously watched Bai Yuhuang. Was he going to strike?

Unable to resist, they swallowed nervously, their bodies trembling; even a portion of Bai Yuhuang’s enraged power could obliterate them!

But then, Bai Yuhuang calmed himself down. Fixing his gaze coldly on Ye Chen, he sneered and said, ”Hehe, Young Master Ye, you exaggerate. Please take a seat.”

Turning his gaze to the gathered crowd, he remarked, ”You all—esteemed figures of the Divine Kingdom—have graced this celebration today. Allow me to offer a toast to each of you!”

He raised the goblet beside him and drained it in one motion!

The crowd exchanged uncertain glances, baffled as to why Bai Yuhuang hadn’t acted against Ye Chen. Was it simply to avoid tarnishing the celebration with bloodshed?