Supreme Divine Physician in the City

Chapter 1679: Black Emperor, How Can You Win?

"Hoo—"Ye Xuan exhaled silently and consoled with a smile, "Everyone has to leave one day. If the Sword God has a spirit in heaven, he would surely hope for you to find your own path, rather than living for him."

"I know, my father would wish that, but..."

Chiba Sakurako hesitated, then shook her head self-mockingly and said no more.

Perhaps it’s her nature; since she became aware, she’s never been a person with strong opinions, which is why she relied so much on the Sword God.

In other words, the reason the Sword God demanded so much from her was that she didn’t have her own backbone... Everything, in fact, was not something the Sword God imposed on her.

Now that the Sword God has fallen, it’s really too difficult for Chiba Sakurako to find her own direction in life.

With a long sigh, Chiba Sakurako’s beautiful eyes turned as she suddenly looked at Ye Xuan, "What about you?"

"Me?"

Ye Xuan scratched his head, a bit embarrassed, "My life is much more complicated than yours. If I were to tell it all, it might take more than a year or two to explain clearly."

Chiba Sakurako was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

She believed Ye Xuan wasn’t bragging; the scars on his body were testament enough.

Truly envious of him.

But not quite sure what she was envious of...

"So let’s put my life aside for the moment. If we see each other often in the future, it won’t be too late to tell you then."

Ye Xuan said with a smile, "As for my ideals, they’re just a series of stages. As a child, I only wanted to pick up more valuable trash to help with clothes. As I grew older, I wanted to study hard, make a name for myself, and give my foster father a good life.

Later... he was gone.

Then my ideal changed to revenge.

After revenge, it became now... Hmm, now it’s pretty simple. I just want a world without grievances and to live a utopian life with my wife, daughter, Yumo, Qiuge, Xiao Ying, Miaochan... oops, sorry, too many people.

Anyway, the plan is to take everyone I care about to a secluded place, and live a life isolated from the world."

As he finished speaking, a happy smile appeared on Ye Xuan’s face, as if he had forgotten all his physical pain.

And seeing him so satisfied, Chiba Sakurako was deeply touched and truly envied his wife, daughter, and all his women...

Yet Chiba Sakurako still didn’t know what exactly she was envious about.

"You will definitely succeed."

Regaining her senses, Chiba Sakurako sincerely wished, "You will definitely achieve your ideals and eventually live the life you want."

"Then thank you for your blessing." Ye Xuan smiled, "And I wish you to find your own goal and live a fuller and happier life."

Chiba Sakurako smiled like a blossoming flower, "Thank you."

As their eyes met, there suddenly seemed to be a sense of shared understanding, like being fellow travelers cast adrift in a shared storm.

The light rain outside ceased, the clouds in the sky scattered, and a distant moon shone faintly, casting its light on half of Ye Xuan and Chiba Sakurako’s faces.

At this moment, the scene was unexpectedly beautiful and romantic.

As if realizing the atmosphere.

Ye Xuan and Chiba Sakurako turned away abruptly, as if nothing had happened, and continued chatting.

This was an earnest conversation, devoid of vendettas and grudges of the martial world, a mutual understanding where anything could be said and asked.

In just a few hours, they had come to understand each other.

They had been strangers not long ago, but now they were familiar.

Why was this?

In fact, they both knew.

It’s because with impending doom, no one could guarantee that they would see the sun tomorrow.

Considering themselves as already dead, before dying, one always has more to say...

Finally, the moon set as the crows cried!

The belly of the sky revealed a sign of dawn.

Ye Xuan gazed distantly at the vast mountains, his black eyes brimming with a cold but fervent light.

"Dawn is breaking, prepare for battle!"

The rain-washed sky is exceptionally clear!

The early winter sun shone bright on the Northern Federation’s East City, illuminating the place where Ye Xuan stood.

Ye Xuan stood on an open ground outside a cave.

This place, nestled between mountains and water!

Behind, were towering mountains.

In front, dense forests.

Beside, a babbling stream.

In this massive mountain, this was the only place to bask in sunlight and breathe fresh air, so that’s why Ye Xuan brought Chiba Sakurako here last night...

At this moment, Ye Xuan stood resolute and upright like a spear!

He was covered in blood, especially on his chest, where too much blood had congealed into a dark color.

In his hand, he held a dry piece of thin wood.

In the mountains with no weapons, every plant and tree becomes a sword!

In the ultimate silence.

Chiba Sakurako hid in the cave, watching the straight and imposing figure of the man, her beautiful eyes full of worry, her heart deeply unsettled, yet she dared not make a sound.

She feared her voice might distract Ye Xuan.

She could only do her utmost to remain silent, making herself as low as dust, acting as an absolutely transparent observer, continuously praying in her heart...

Time silently passed by.

Before long, from the distant forest that blocked out the sun, came the sound of a majestic procession, as if the war drums of an army, striking the horn of battle!

Ye Xuan’s eyes lowered, unmoving like a mountain, exceptionally calm.

Swish, swish, swish!

Finally, a harsh sound of wind breaking echoed in the air, as the towering Ye Xuan was surrounded by a dozen imposing figures.

A chilling murderous aura instantly enveloped the entire scene!

Yet, Ye Xuan still felt nothing, as if the people surrounding him now weren’t top assassins of the world but merely insignificant ants.

He lifted his head, focusing straight and true on the tall man several meters ahead, a mocking smile curled at his lips, "Unexpectedly, the honorable King of Assassins, Killing God, has become a lapdog for the Holy Mansion."

"Assassins always work alone, with no settled place, too boring."

The two-meter-high Killing God shrugged and said with a light smile, "Having an organization and backing, obviously makes life easier and more secure."

"You are the king of the Assassins Guild, and I am the god of the Mercenary World. Over the years, many have paired us as extraordinary prodigies of the Dark World, yet we’ve never faced each other, naturally leading to no definitive ranking."

Ye Xuan said with a smile, "Today, you and I are finally going to decide life and death, and in the future Dark World, only one overlord will remain."

"Clearly, the era of the Black Emperor is about to end." Killing God sneered.

"Oh, really?" Ye Xuan remained noncommittal.

"Yes." Killing God affirmed with a nod, "Everyone says that the only person in this world who can battle the Black Emperor is me, but I know very well that if you were at your peak, I wouldn’t stand a chance against you."

"But unfortunately, you’re injured, and seriously injured at that! You didn’t even have time to recover before you’re thrust into a duel with me, oh... with us. Although they may not be much, they are top-tier assassins.

"In these circumstances, Black Emperor, how can you win?"