Urban Super Medical Sage
Chapter 492: The Solemn 486 (5 updates)

Chapter 492: The Solemn 486 (5 updates)

Gu Qiushui still looked after Lan Su, firmly standing on her side, even readying herself to intervene, undeterred by the prospect of facing Zhong Li.

As for Meng Ding, he was slightly awkward, honestly speaking, he was somewhat afraid of Zhong Li.

He was no match for Zhong Li.

Being in the same class, of course, he understood.

But now, the girl he liked seemed to be on the brink of a confrontation with Zhong Li, which made him conflicted.

"Heh heh... Miss Qiu Shui, you also truly detest that boy, don’t you wish for that boy to die miserably during the assessment?" Zhong Li said with a smile, not angered by Gu Qiushui’s scolding, and with a wicked grin, he added, "When it comes down to it, we’re on the same side!"

With that, Zhong Li glanced at Meng Ding again: "Isn’t that right, Meng Ding?"

"Right, right, right!" Meng Ding smiled awkwardly and nodded in agreement.

"Hmph!" Gu Qiushui huffed, then turned to look at Meng Ding and gave him a profound glance, but said nothing.

In her heart, displeasure welled up.

Meng Ding’s recent behavior.

Had disappointed her.

Just now, Meng Ding was scared.

He didn’t rush to protect her immediately.

Meng Ding was also aware he had acted cowardly just now, feeling annoyed and regretful inside, but he dared not blame Zhong Li and instead directed his anger towards An Wuchao and Su Chen.

If it weren’t for these two damned creatures, would any of this have happened?

In the same second.

Upon the meditation cushion, Su Chen’s brows also furrowed ever so slightly.

He was aware of everything that was happening with An Wuchao and Zhong Li not far from him!!!

His anger surged wildly.

However.

At that moment, Ding Shengshan spoke, "Are you ready? If you’re ready, we can officially begin the assessment. You need to endure for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to pass the assessment!"

Su Chen took a deep breath, suppressed all his emotions, and nodded.

Ding Shengshan and the other two exchanged glances and then simultaneously retracted their three keys.

As the three keys were withdrawn.

Suddenly!

Swish, swish, swish...

The atmosphere around the entire field instantly became cold, horrifying, fearful, and silent.

Clearly visible, a blood-red space of over ten meters in radius began to swirl with a bloody mist.

And with that, a scent of extreme bloodiness spread in all directions.

The bloody scent was so strong that it could drive one to demonize.

Many students activated their Mysterious Qi Protective Shields.

And this was merely the beginning.

A moment later.

The ancient grey Ancestral Stone suddenly burst into a brilliant light.

It appeared as a pale projection cast upon the meditation cushion where Su Chen was situated.

Su Chen was entirely enveloped by the pale Divine Charm.

Everyone watched Su Chen intently!!!

In almost everyone’s mind, they could almost see the scenes of Su Chen being crushed breathless, spitting blood, crawling, and even fainting in an instant.

Including the three examiners, everyone thought the same.

"Qiu Shui, I bet he won’t last ten breaths!" said Meng Ding with a smile, seeking conversation with Gu Qiushui.

Unfortunately, Gu Qiushui did not respond; she had initially harbored some affection for Meng Ding and was considering consenting to his pursuit. However, Meng Ding’s recent actions made her feel that she needed to give it more serious thought.

Seeing that Gu Qiushui didn’t utter a word, Meng Ding awkwardly covered up with a smile.

In fact, although Gu Qiushui didn’t engage with Meng Ding, deep down, she agreed with what he said; she also didn’t think Su Chen would last ten breaths.

Not just Gu Qiushui and Meng Ding, but virtually everyone present, except for Lan Su and An Wuchao, held the same view.

However, the reality was...

Next.

One breath!

Two breaths!

Three breaths!

...

...

In the blink of an eye, there were already ten breaths.

Strangely!

Su Chen did not move at all.

There was no sign of any abnormalities or pain!

What on earth was going on? Gradually, some people’s faces began to look strange, filled with disbelief and confusion.

In particular, many noticed that Su Chen’s complexion showed not the slightest trace of pain or struggle; instead, there was a sense of enjoyment.

Yes!

Pure enjoyment.

Su Chen was thoroughly enjoying himself.

He had guessed right.

His Divine Mansion within him liked the Ancient Breath.

To others, the Ancient Breath was a terrifying, lethal oppression, but to him, it was something desirable, something he yearned for, to absorb, to devour.

His Divine Mansion had fused with the Purple Copper Coffin and contained a rich Ancient Breath.

At this moment, upon encountering the Ancient Breath again, his Divine Mansion was clearly excited, agitated, and affectionate.

Greedily absorbing.

All the Ancient Breath projected onto him was completely soaked up by the Divine Mansion.

Not a hint of pain or maladjustment, and further, Su Chen clearly felt the delight and advancement of the Divine Mansion!!!

The Divine Mansion was undergoing a qualitative enhancement; albeit minimal, it was real and palpable.

Time ticked by, second by second...

On Genius Cliff, silence had descended.

What remained were pairs of stunned eyes!

How could this be? How could this be? How could this be? Everyone was asking themselves, unable to understand, truly baffled!

Especially Meng Ding, Zhong Li, and Gu Qiushui, whose expressions were quite a sight to behold.

Lan Su and An Wuchao, on the other hand, were ecstatic to death, their faces drenched in sweat, their eyes demonstrating an extreme degree of excitement, along with pride—for Su Chen, a pride that came from deep within.

The three examiners, led by Ding Shengshan, were frowning deeply.

Suddenly, Zuo Linfeng spoke, "How long has it been?"

"It seems to have been almost the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn!" Ding Shengshan swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his voice trembling slightly, utterly in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

"In the history of the academy, what’s the longest someone has endured?" Jiang Haijian suddenly asked.

"The time it takes for three incense sticks to burn, I think!" Zuo Linfeng spoke gravely, "He... he’s not going to break that record, is he?"

"Haven’t you noticed? He is different from all other students who have partaken in the Ancestral Stone assessment," Ding Shengshan said seriously. "Other students, even if they endure for a long time, that’s just that—enduring, bearing it. But he’s different!!! He’s clearly enjoying it!"

Upon hearing Ding Shengshan’s words, Jiang Haijian and Zuo Linfeng took a deep look at Su Chen, then nodded in agreement.

Indeed, Su Chen was enjoying himself, without any pain or endurance.

"It’s like he’s able to absorb the Ancestral Stone’s imposing pressure!" Ding Shengshan took a deep breath, his eye suddenly filled with utter seriousness, "Could it be that he’s an Ancestral Body? Isn’t it recorded in the ancient tomes of the Holy Spirit Academy that only the Ancestral Body can absorb the Ancient Breath?"

Jiang Haijian and Zuo Linfeng were breathless, their expressions grave as stone: "Impossible, right? We couldn’t possibly encounter an Ancestral Body, could we?"

"Then how do you explain his current condition?"

"No matter what, we need to inform the Dean, even the Supreme Dean, in detail about his situation!" Ding Shengshan spoke with great emphasis.

Jiang Haijian and Zuo Linfeng nodded solemnly.

Meanwhile.

Su Chen was already somewhat delirious.

His entire self seemed to unfurl again, his Divine Soul about to drift away from his body.

He once again vaguely saw scenes from the Ancient Era.

Standing on that overwhelming, dusky yellow land filled with the bodies of countless giant beasts and skies ablaze with flames, he felt very small, very, very small.