The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 3878: Chapter 3878: Departure! (Third Update)

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen became even more curious. Even Wu Duan Cang and others were in the Six Paths Temple, indicating that there must be a major matter being discussed by the Six Paths Sect.

Ye Chen then followed Yang Qianyu to the Six Paths Temple.

Entering the temple, Ye Chen was slightly surprised to find it full of people. Not only were all the elders present, but the inner sect disciples were also all in attendance.

Among the inner sect disciples was Liu Yunmiao, whom Ye Chen had been looking for earlier.

Due to following Ye Chen, Liu Yunmiao had become his ally after losing a wager, and these days he had been cultivating beside the Netherworld Spirit Water at Netherworld Peak. His division of realms had improved rapidly; he had reached the sixth-level Heavenly Repairing Realm and was quite formidable among the inner sect disciples.

Upon seeing Ye Chen, Liu Yunmiao’s face brightened with a smile of joy, and he softly called out, ”Senior brother, you’re back.”

”En.”

Ye Chen nodded slightly, keenly aware that although the expressions of those present varied, there was a subtle excitement in the air, suggesting something major was afoot.

At this moment, Wu Duan Cang saw Ye Chen return, and he too smiled.

”You really are restless. Recently, there was a rumor about you causing a stir at the Nine Cold Sect, which gave me quite a shock.”

”Sorry for my recklessness, sect master, I worried you.”

Ye Chen replied politely.

”No matter, as long as you’re fine.”

Wu Duan Cang waved his hand dismissively, then looked at Ye Chen sternly and said, ”Today, this assembly at the Six Paths Temple is for the Sect Ascension Ceremony.”

”The Six Paths Sect hasn’t participated in a Sect Ascension Ceremony for ten thousand years. Yet the upcoming ceremony is about to begin, and I plan to participate. What are your thoughts?”

Hearing Wu Duan Cang’s words, Ye Chen was taken aback. The Sect Ascension Ceremony? He vaguely remembered hearing about it.

The Sect Ascension Ceremony was a significant event all sects in the Moon Soul Domain greatly valued.

In the Moon Soul Domain, sects had a strict hierarchy, with First-class Sect being the highest.

Zhenyuan Palace was a Second-rate Sect, while the Nine Cold Sect was a First-class Sect.

There were countless sects competing intensely in the Moon Soul Domain. Upgrading a sect’s grade could bring unprecedented changes, possibly propelling the sect to great heights.

Take Zhenyuan Palace, which used to be a Fourth-class Sect. After rising to a Second-rate Sect, it became extremely arrogant, frequently humiliating the Six Paths Sect, which shows how crucial a sect’s grade is.

In the Moon Soul Domain, any sect seeking an upgrade must participate in the Sect Ascension Ceremony. It is vital for advancing a sect’s grade.

After falling from its former glory, the Six Paths Sect had been in constant decline, eventually becoming a Third-rate Sect, and possibly falling further. Thus, it hadn’t participated in the ceremony, knowing success was unlikely, which would merely invite ridicule.

The situation now is different, as the rules for the Sect Ascension Ceremony emphasize the importance of the sect master and Chief Disciple.

The Six Paths Sect previously lacked outstanding disciples, and even the position of Chief Disciple was vacant, but Ye Chen’s appearance had changed that.

With Ye Chen’s extraordinary potential and formidable skills, and Wu Duan Cang’s impressive might among the sect masters of major sects, they had no confident foundation before.

Wu Duan Cang had been unable to participate in the ceremony due to the Chief Disciple’s weak skills, hindering the promotion of the Six Paths Sect’s grade. Now with Ye Chen, he hoped to give it a try.

Wu Duan Cang gathered everyone at the Six Paths Temple to discuss this matter.

Since Ye Chen returned today, he was key to the ceremony, so Wu Duan Cang summoned him to the temple to seek his opinion first.

These thoughts flashed through Ye Chen’s mind as he looked at Wu Duan Cang and everyone in the temple. There was a palpable sense of determination and excitement in their eyes.

Clearly, the Six Paths Sect had been in decline for years, but they were unsatisfied with the current state and wanted improvement. If the Six Paths Sect could rise to a Second-rate Sect, it would bring many benefits.

”Hehe, since the sect master wishes to participate in the Sect Ascension Ceremony, as a disciple I have no objections!”

Ye Chen immediately agreed aloud, his mind briefly conjuring an image of his former disciple, the sect’s Grandmaster, Xiao Shuihan.

”Xiao, for you, I will certainly make the Six Paths Sect thrive. The Moon Soul Domain is merely a stepping stone; I will elevate the Six Paths Sect to truly be the foremost sect of the Outer Realm!”

Ye Chen solemnly promised Xiao Shuihan in his heart.

Meanwhile, Wu Duan Cang and the many elders in the temple, along with the inner sect disciples, brightened at Ye Chen’s acceptance, all smiling.

”Great, I knew you wouldn’t refuse. Then the Sect Ascension Ceremony will commence tomorrow. Go prepare, and then lead the chosen disciples of the sect along with me to participate.”

Wu Duan Cang decisively said with a wave of his hand.

”Understood.”

Ye Chen nodded without hesitation, promising to comply, and then returned to Netherworld Peak with Liu Yunmiao.

Back at Netherworld Peak, Ye Chen learned from Liu Yunmiao that the ceremony would assess the strength of the sect master and Chief Disciple, and the selected inner sanctums disciples would compete with those from other sects aspiring for an upgrade, determining the eventual grading outcome.

This time, the Six Paths Sect would send the sect master Wu Duan Cang and Ye Chen, plus nine other inner sanctums disciples for a total of eleven, matching the numbers customary for all sects.

The day passed quickly, and Ye Chen spent it fully focused on cultivation, feeling he was on the brink of reaching the Holy Ancestor Realm!

The only regret was being unable to use the Wu Clan’s Hundred Evil Body divine mark; the cooldown time was excessive!

At this moment, Wu Duan Cang sent word for Ye Chen to proceed to the Six Paths Temple.

Arriving at the temple, Ye Chen saw Wu Duan Cang seated in the main seat, with the elders on either side, while nine inner sect disciples stood ready, each showing excitement.

The nine disciples had obviously been carefully chosen by Wu Duan Cang and the elders, to accompany Ye Chen for the ceremony.

Yang Qianyu was noticeably among them, alongside eight other prominent figures; Wu Duan Cang was clearly prioritizing this ceremony by selecting the sect’s strongest disciples.

Upon seeing Ye Chen arrive, Wu Duan Cang smiled and announced aloud, ”Now that you’re here, let’s depart.”

”Alright.”

Ye Chen promptly agreed.

Wu Duan Cang then turned to Yang Qianyu and the other eight disciples, stood up, and sternly said, ”For this journey, follow all of Senior Brother Ye Chen’s instructions. In the ceremony, the sect master and disciples act separately, I won’t intervene; everything is entrusted to Ye Chen.”