The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2692: Chapter 2666: Ye Chen Comes Out of Seclusion (One Update)

Zheng Dewei’s gaze swept over the crowd. He pondered for several seconds before speaking seriously, ”Everyone, prepare for battle.”

He had no idea what kind of existence his arrival had provoked!

But no matter what, there could not be any slip-ups.

Even if the gigantic beast manifested, he would face it head-on.

His eyes turned towards the depths of the cave—a place shrouded in endless darkness.

That kid named Ye Chen was somewhere inside.

Could he already have been swallowed by the beast?

A myriad of thoughts raced through his mind.

Suddenly, in the skies above, a colossal thunderbolt descended from the heavens!

It was like a massive sword striking the mountainside where the cave was situated!

In an instant, countless boulders tumbled down!

The dust billowed!

Upon closer examination, the mountain had been cleaved in two.

And this was merely the first strike!

Zheng Dewei realized the gravity of the situation and commanded the group, ”Everyone, retreat for now! Otherwise, we may be severely injured by the Tribulation lightning!”

Tu Lanxin exhaled deeply. Even though she didn’t know Ye Chen’s current state inside the cave,

the fact that this group was retreating was enough.

She trusted Ye Chen’s fate—even if the beast devoured him, Ye Chen would find a way to escape.

But then, someone behind Zheng Dewei furrowed his brow and said, ”Since we’re here, shouldn’t we at least retrieve Ye Chen?”

”That beast is undergoing its Tribulation lightning, which means it is currently weak. It has to deal with the lightning, so it certainly can’t focus on us.”

”If we strike with full force after entering, we might not only accomplish our mission of retrieving Ye Chen but also benefit from dividing up the blood essence and flesh of that beast.”

”A beast capable of attracting Tribulation lightning at this level must be extraordinary! Its body likely holds treasures that far surpass the combined value of everything we’ve obtained so far!”

As these words fell, a faint light gleamed in everyone’s eyes.

In their glances was endless ecstasy!

And greed!

This secret realm was brimming with opportunities!

But they hadn’t gained much yet!

If they could capture that beast, their level of cultivation might soar dramatically.

Zheng Dewei’s gaze burned with intensity. After hesitating for a few seconds, he nodded, ”Fortune favors the bold. Attack together! Do not hold back!”

”If that beast shows any sign of counterattacking, take it down at all costs!”

The people behind Zheng Dewei nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Tu Lanxin’s face had grown paler. She stood at the cave entrance, her sword still pointed outward, and warned, ”Zheng Dewei, some risks aren’t worth taking.”

”Be careful, or you might lose your life!”

But Zheng Dewei merely sneered coldly, ”Lan Xin, stop wasting your breath. That kid might already be the beast’s meal.”

”If you continue blocking our way, you’re only asking for trouble.”

Tu Lanxin’s eyes showed clear determination. ”I said—do not enter.”

As long as Ye Chen had even the faintest chance of still cultivating inside, she would not give up.

Zheng Dewei’s eyes clouded darkly, and with a wave of his hand, he barked, ”Take action!”

”Tu Lanxin, I’ve given you a chance; do you think you stand a chance against all of us?”

”Eventually, you might even die.”

Just as these words fell, from the deepest part of the cave came a lazy yet resolute voice:

”Sorry, but she won’t.”

What!?

Everyone’s gaze snapped toward the cave’s depths!

The Illusion Array sealing the entrance dissipated, and a figure emerged from the shadows.

Ye Chen appeared before them, his expression calm.

For a moment, everyone froze. The martial artists led by Zheng Dewei all showed killing intent—this worthless fool dared to come out?

As for Tu Lanxin, a trace of anxiety flickered across her delicate face; Ye Chen, still so composed despite everything?

Being arrogant was one thing, but did he not recognize the gravity of the situation?

However, at this moment, Tu Lanxin did not have the heart to scold Ye Chen. She leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, ”Later, I’ll delay them. There will only be a brief moment—take that chance and escape!”

”With so many Chaotic Martial Artists here, I might not be able to guarantee your safety.”

Although Ye Chen’s chances of escaping those martial artists were slim, it would certainly be better than staying here and awaiting death, wouldn’t it?

Ye Chen merely replied calmly, ”Trust me.”

With that, he began walking toward Zheng Dewei.

Tu Lanxin and the others froze. What was Ye Chen doing?

Ye Chen’s cultivation had already advanced to the Disaster Slaying realm—though only at the first-level Supreme Emperor realm!

Yet his strength had increased manifold!

In the Great Void realm, he was already capable of countering the Chaos First Layer Heaven martial artists!

Then what about the Disaster Slaying realm?

Even Ye Chen himself was unsure of his limits!

If not for the resources in this secret realm, it might have taken him at least a year to ascend this realm!

Now, his physical strength, divine soul strength, and the refinement of his spiritual energy had all undergone qualitative transformations!

And his bloodline, which had been elevated, responded with even more heaven-defying power under the stimulation of various Divine Origin Treasures!

The Scarlet Dust Divine Bloodline and Soaring Wind Divine Vein had become even more formidable!

Additionally, during this time, he had refined the Chaos Star Tree multiple times!

The complete refinement of the Chaos Star Tree would take little time!

If it weren’t for this group interrupting him, he had indeed intended to finish refining it right here!

The Chaos Star Tree represented Chaos power.

But what level of Chaos power did it belong to?

Ye Chen was curious, though his excitement was greater!

Elder Cang had said this item was heaven-defying, and so it was!

After breaking through to the Disaster Slaying realm, Ye Chen now feared no beings even at the Chaos Three-layered Heaven level!

Moreover, he had obtained an exceptional benefit!

This benefit was so immense that his strength could even rise further, surpassing the foundation of Chaos Three-layered Heaven!

Zheng Dewei, watching Tu Lanxin and Ye Chen whispering, felt his fury intensify. What enraged him most was this worthless fool, who had only advanced from the Great Void to the Disaster Slaying realm, and yet dared to act supremely confident in front of him?

Did this brat seriously disregard the Chaos realm entirely?

Zheng Dewei sneered coldly at Ye Chen, ”Kid, why stop hiding in your shell like a turtle? Got the guts to come out now?”

”A turtle?” Ye Chen responded with a playful smirk, ”Between the two of us, who do you think resembles a turtle more?”

Silence...

Ye Chen had... directly provoked Zheng Dewei?

Zheng Dewei was undeniably powerful!

He was even a Chaos Expert!

And Ye Chen’s words? Everyone understood their meaning crystal clear...

Even the twenty martial artists showed expressions as though they wanted to laugh but dared not, sneaking glances at Zheng Dewei.

Even Tu Lanxin’s face flushed slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with both urgency and—unexpectedly—a hint of amusement...

This time, Zheng Dewei was bound to engage Ye Chen in a fight to the death!

She gripped her Dragonslayer Sword tightly; if Zheng Dewei initiated an attack on Ye Chen, she would block him at all costs!

”What are you saying!”

Zheng Dewei was furious. The woman he admired was defending another man before his very eyes and even threatening him with a sword. It tormented him endlessly!

Now, faced with direct mockery from Ye Chen?

Moreover, the taunt trampled his dignity as a man, shredding him to pieces!

His entire aura became violent, his sword qi blazing. Under the fury-infused sword intent, everyone felt countless sharp swords weaving through their minds, nearly shattering their very divine souls!

Before the cave, everyone but Ye Chen showed slight changes in expression!