Chapter 1038

A few days later

True God–stage elites of the Divine Realm began to suffer from an embarrassing affliction

At any moment, they might be struck by it

This left many divine beings anxious and unsettled

What was happening? Was the Divine Realm on the brink of destruction? Or was our divine body reaching its limit, causing these sudden downward surges?

But that couldn’t be right!

In the Divine Realm, countless supreme beings existed. Even if the realm were to be destroyed, they would handle it.

Though I am only a minor True God, there are Nascent Gods below me who remain unaffected by such cosmic turmoil—so how could I be afflicted?

Since the first possibility was out, the second must be the cause.

Yet that made no sense either. Once one became divine, unless slain by another god, there was no concept of a “limit” leading to such collapse.

The afflicted True Gods were bewildered.

And because it was too embarrassing to discuss, each kept silent

Still, their spirits grew ever more subdued

A few days later, a figure known as the greatest divine physician in history appeared in the Divine Realm

Rumor held that he cured the most perplexing maladies

Upon hearing this, True God–stage expert Lü Hengqian sought him out atop a sacred mountain

“Word is you possess unmatched skill in the healing arts. Is it true or false?” Lü Hengqian asked coldly, his tone laced with haughty pride

Such arrogance was inevitable—those who attained godhood were the crown of heaven’s chosen, each bearing immense fortune. To enter the Divine Realm without colossal fate was impossible

But Lü Hengqian made a fatal mistake: he dared to show off before certain people

And one did not do that without risk of injury

Indeed, this self-proclaimed benevolent physician was none other than Ye Yu, who had orchestrated every recent event himself

As the saying went, wealth lay in cunning, not hard labor

Endless training at the gate was not in Ye Yu’s nature

And frankly, his scheme served the Divine Realm well—he strove to reveal mortal suffering to these gods

Facing such hardship, they could hardly gleefully feign ignorance

“How dare you come begging for healing and still put on airs?” Ye Yu snorted, folding his arms before him

“You may return now. In five days you will surely perish—that is my verdict”

Lü Hengqian’s expression instantly froze. His divine power surged, genuine fury igniting

“You brat, you speak recklessly! You will die before I do—do you believe that?”

Undeterred, Ye Yu rose and proclaimed, “Poison of the Divine Nemesis has entered your body. Your stomach twists in agony, the downward flow cannot be stopped. In ten days you will die! Has it not been five days since your first pain? Five days remain before your collapse. Do you believe?”

At these words, Lü Hengqian quivered. Shock, humiliation, and fear swirled in his heart

Instinctively he glanced about to ensure no other gods watched. Then he immediately formed a silence barrier and knelt

His movements were fluid and effortless, smooth as silk

Tears glistened in his eyes as he trembled, “Senior, I admit my voice was too loud just now. Please forgive me. I beg you, save me!”

It was not that Lü Hengqian lacked intelligence, but that he valued his life above all

Ordinarily, once one reached Foundation Establishment or higher, such downward ruptures were unheard of. Cultivators pursued purity above all

Yet now here he was—a True God—afflicted by this collapse

This could only mean a severe flaw in the divine body

No other explanation possible

And Ye Yu, upon first meeting, immediately diagnosed his condition—what else could he be but a divine physician?

In other words, Ye Yu’s words had shattered Lü Hengqian’s mental defenses, compelling him to plead humbly for survival

Faced with this, Ye Yu only let out a cold laugh, said nothing, and closed his eyes to rest

Sometimes presence mattered more than power

Whether you truly could or could not was less important than making others believe you could. By that measure, many feats were already half accomplished

Sure enough, seeing Ye Yu’s arrogant repose, Lü Hengqian was even more convinced that this was a transcendent divine physician

Otherwise, such pride would be impossible

When Ye Yu continued to ignore him, Lü Hengqian prostrated himself and cried out again, “Divine Physician, please help me!”

Honestly, he had considered using force. But Ye Yu was Late–stage True God and he Mid–stage. A clash could end the opportunity for treatment—too high a price to pay

So Lü Hengqian had no choice but to continue his entreaties

Ye Yu finally raised a hand and said, “I will heal you—but my fee is one divine art. If you agree, we begin treatment. If not, you may depart.”

This gave Lü Hengqian pause

After all, upon fracturing the void to enter the Divine Realm, each god’s path was unique. Most divine arts they cultivated through personal trial and refinement

Some belonged to sect traditions, but those were exceedingly rare

To give up his divine art meant exposing its every secret

If possible, Lü Hengqian would never consent to such an exchange

Perhaps sensing his hesitation, Ye Yu prepared to add fuel to the fire

“Here it comes!”

At those words, Lü Hengqian’s brow furrowed in confusion

What was coming?

Then Ye Yu’s great hand struck the air and slammed against Lü Hengqian’s abdomen

A warm current spread—gentle, pleasant

But the next moment, that excruciating stomach‐twisting pain struck again

Lü Hengqian cried out in agony and begged {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Ye Yu with his eyes

Ye Yu only shook his head, motioning that Lü Hengqian must resolve it himself

With no choice, Lü Hengqian vanished in an instant. Moments later, when he reappeared his face blazed with fury

He clearly intended to confront Ye Yu

“You’re supposed to be a divine physician—why haven’t you cured what you caused?”

But before he could speak, Ye Yu’s solemn expression froze him in place

The situation was far worse than he had imagined!