The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2283: Chaos Fruit (Part 1)

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

”Fellow Daoist, the energy you just released was the self-destruction of an artifact. Can you control it?” The young Daoist inquired with curiosity. ”I have been in the Lingwu Continent for many years, yet I have never witnessed such a technique.”

Ye Chen chose to ignore him. The three travelers continued on their journey. The Little Daoist possessed knowledge of the approximate location of the Chaos Star Tree.

It resided in the deepest part of the Corpse Grounds, though its exact location remained unknown.

The Chaos Star Tree was regarded as a divine treasure. It was said that if one could refine the Chaos Star Tree, they could achieve an immortal body, though no one could ascertain the truth of this claim.

After all, no individual had ever succeeded in refining the Chaos Star Tree.

Three days passed swiftly. Ye Chen and his companions suddenly halted, gazing ahead. The tree branches stretched across the sky, seemingly reaching into the clouds.

The Chaos Star Tree radiated a gentle aura that instilled a sense of calm in those nearby.

Ye Chen noticed that some cultivators from the Demon Race were passing by. They were clearly making their way toward the Chaos Star Tree.

Upon seeing the Chaos Star Tree, Ye Chen and his companions quickened their pace. In less than four hours, they arrived at the base of the Chaos Star Tree.

The Chaos Star Tree was enormous. Its trunk was so thick that even hundreds of people could not encircle it.

Nearby, many cultivators looked at Ye Chen and his companions with caution.

Ye Chen glanced up and spotted some red fruits at the top.

The Chaos Fruits must be situated at the very top.

Despite the immense size of the Chaos Star Tree, only nine Chaos Fruits existed.

There were at least 1,000 cultivators present, including ten peak-level Sealed Gate realm experts, and a few first-level Great Void realm experts.

It would not be simple for Ye Chen to take something from such a formidable lineup.

”A world in a flower, a Bodhi in a leaf!”

”To obtain the Chaos Fruit, strength is only one aspect. The most crucial factor is the comprehension of Reincarnation and the Dao.”

At that moment, the Little Daoist spoke up beside Ye Chen.

Ye Chen desired to inquire further, but the Little Daoist remained silent, observing the situation.

Some cultivators had already begun to ascend when they spotted the Chaos Fruits, but soon, their figures vanished from sight.

Ye Chen witnessed one cultivator disappearing upon stepping onto the leaves of the Chaos Star Tree.

This sight left Ye Chen in shock!

What was happening? There were indeed many peculiarities in the world.

”If you cannot comprehend reincarnation, you will be trapped in the leaf forever.”

The Little Daoist glanced at Ye Chen after completing his statement.

The trial of the Chaos Star Tree alone would ensnare a multitude of cultivators among the leaves.

However, Ye Chen would never back down. Not only could the Chaos Fruit heal Ye Chen’s wounds, but it also promised numerous benefits.

Ye Chen smiled. He had journeyed all this way. It was merely a test.

He held confidence in his ability to emerge victorious.

Mu Yan possessed a talisman. Even if she could not pass the trial, she could make her escape, so he had no reason to worry.

Ye Chen exchanged a few words with Mu Yan and began to climb the branch. Shortly after, his figure vanished from sight.

”I hope Ye Chen will be alright,” the Little Daoist murmured.

If Ye Chen were trapped in the leaf forever, his path to enlightenment would be severed.

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Ye Chen opened his eyes and realized he was in a different space.

Strangely, he found himself at the summit of the Chaos Star Tree.

Ye Chen was taken aback.

Where was the trial?

What had happened to the concept of reincarnation and the Dao?

At that precise moment, an exuberant voice resonated from the Samsara Graveyard.

”I had forgotten that your bloodline is the Reincarnation Bloodline!”

”Why would a possessor of the Reincarnation Bloodline need to comprehend Reincarnation?!”

”Haha, the heavens are favoring me!”

”Excellent! Truly excellent!”

”Kid, this is the first instance where I find you commendable. Commendable indeed!”

This voice belonged to the Ancient Divine Doctor.

At this moment, Divine Doctor Cang Gu resembled an overly excited child.

He was filled with exhilaration.

The Little Daoist and many cultivators beneath the Chaos Star Tree could only stare in disbelief.

Why did everyone else have to undergo the test?

Most had even perished in that trial!

Despite this, that young man had reached the summit in the blink of an eye.

Could this individual be someone granted special access by the Chaos Star Tree?

”I finally comprehend what Master stated,” the young Daoist priest remarked with an expression of astonishment.

”If this individual is not a Dao Origin, then who possesses the right to be a Dao Origin?!”

”Is that person even human?”

”Given sufficient time, even Xuanyuan Mo Xie would find him intimidating.”

At the top of the Chaos Star Tree, Ye Chen successfully located the Chaos Fruits.

However, he found himself surrounded by several individuals.

Clearly, they had reached this point long before him and had barely managed to secure their position.

Only twenty experts occupied the summit, the weakest among them being late-stage Sealed Gate realm experts.

Ye Chen’s expression grew somber.

The current situation was decidedly unfavorable for him. He needed to obtain the Chaos Fruit despite the odds.

Fortunately, the strongest expert present was only a first-level Great Void realm expert, which allowed him a glimmer of hope.

The twenty experts regarded each other warily. Ye Chen, although they were unaware of how he had instantaneously appeared at the top, was perceived as weak. They completely disregarded him.

If a mere Star Aperture realm expert dared to compete with them for the Chaos Fruit, they would have no qualms about eliminating him.

Ye Chen was pleased to be underestimated. It would be optimal if they engaged in combat first, allowing him to take advantage of the situation afterward.

The battle erupted instantaneously. Twenty experts clashed, unleashing an overwhelming aura that spread in all directions.

Ye Chen concealed himself nearby, observing intently, biding his time until the conflict reached its conclusion before making his move.

Before long, the confrontation atop the Chaos Star Tree began to wane. Only three experts remained on the scene.

These three individuals bore injuries, limiting their abilities to the eighth or ninth-level of the Sealed Gate realm at best.

Given their condition, this was the ideal moment for Ye Chen to strike.

He grasped the Rotten Beast Sword and the Heavenly Divine Demon Spear in his hands. His entire being surged forward like a flash of lightning.

As he advanced, one of the experts caught sight of him, and a cold glimmer flickered in his eyes.

A mere Star Aperture realm expert dared to seize the Chaos Fruit in their presence?

The sharp sword in his hand descended, aiming to eliminate Ye Chen in a single blow.

Ye Chen abruptly raised the Rotten Beast Sword, and an intense sword beam descended in an instant.

Upon contact, an explosion echoed.

The Sealed Gate realm expert lifted his eyebrows in surprise. He was able to withstand one of his strikes.

He acknowledged that he had underestimated Ye Chen, but that was all.

Ye Chen’s figure charged toward him. The Heavenly Divine Demon Spear was now raised.

”Shattering Star!”

The spear was launched, producing a series of sounds in the air, akin to a vengeful spirit roaring.

Boom!

The expert wielded his sword in defense, but he was forced to retreat three steps.

At that moment, his expression turned grim. Ye Chen’s recent attack had stirred the blood within him, causing turmoil.

He recognized that he had made a grave mistake in underestimating his opponent.

This was undeniably not the level of strength that a Star Aperture realm expert should possess.