Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2683 - 2682

Following Lin Dong's statement, a thick and oppressive tension permeated the air.

The Crescent Wolf Emperor along with Tian Kong, eyes bloodshot and radiating intense demonic Qi from their forms, resembled beasts emerging from the depths of hell, ignoring their wounds completely, solely focused on savagely assaulting one another while viewing all surroundings as objects to demolish.

Every collision they made produced thunderous explosions, with soil and stones scattering wildly, making the whole field appear as if it were on the verge of being ripped apart by these two formidable powers.

Yun Ruoxian remained on the sidelines, her mind aflame with worry. Her eyes darted repeatedly between Lin Dong and the pair, fingers balled tightly, nails digging into her skin, struggling to calm the storm inside her.

"Lin Dong, act fast! If you wait any longer, it'll be too late!" Her words quivered a bit, laced with frustration and hopelessness.

Lin Dong kept his eyes mostly shut, his Inner Qi flowing vigorously as though connecting with an unseen energy. Shortly after, he snapped his eyes open, a determined gleam flashing in them.

"Suppress!" With this deep command, Lin Dong's body shot forward like a bolt of lightning through the air, swiftly inserting himself into the frenzied fight.

His palms rapidly formed seals, a subtle glow of spiritual energy enveloped him, and every motion held the force of raging waves.

Yet, even for Lin Dong, confronting two foes at the peak of Second Heaven who had turned demonic, he couldn't afford any recklessness.

Their strikes were brutal and lethal, each aimed at critical spots, rendering defense extremely difficult.

"Now's the moment for the Third Heaven puppet to appear." Lin Dong thought inwardly, then snapped his fingers, sending a rune from his hand that morphed into a light streak racing toward a massive old tree.

Upon contact with the rune, the tree's bark shimmered brilliantly, and soon a grand puppet gradually materialized from the tree's shade, advancing step by step as if walking on nothingness, exuding an aura that stirred dread in the heart.

The puppet's emergence instantly captured the focus of the Crescent Wolf Emperor and Tian Kong, prompting them to halt their fight against each other and treat this mysterious figure as a fresh enemy.

As it advanced, the puppet carried an unstoppable force akin to collapsing mountains and shattering earth, straightaway engaging the Crescent Wolf Emperor and providing crucial breathing room for its controller.

Seizing this chance, Lin Dong poured out all his power, launching Inner Qi chains from his grasp like agile serpents, rapidly ensnaring Tian Kong.

Tian Kong thrashed futilely, forced to witness Lin Dong closing in gradually. Lin Dong invoked the Eye of Insight, swiftly identifying the issue inside Tian Kong.

It consisted of a thick, nearly solid cluster of black Qi, persistently corroding his consciousness and body.

Lin Dong pressed his palms together and chanted spells softly, a pristine and potent spiritual force burst from his hands, converting into a light ray that pierced into Tian Kong.

Under this spiritual force's purification, the black Qi roiled fiercely, ultimately getting broken down gradually through Lin Dong's persistent work, as Tian Kong's gaze slowly cleared up.

Once Tian Kong was rescued, Lin Dong promptly shifted to the opposite side, applying the identical technique and procedure, effectively purging the black Qi from the Crescent Wolf Emperor and bringing back his awareness.

When the duo finally came to their senses, surveying the scene around them, their expressions held astonishment and appreciation.

"Thanks, Brother Lin Dong, for saving us. We nearly..." Tian Kong's speech bore a trace of dread, while the Crescent Wolf Emperor gave a quiet nod, his face showing mixed feelings.

Without Lin Dong's aid, they figured they might have slain one another already.

Lin Dong offered a faint smile, dismissing thanks with a wave, "We're all companions, aiding one another is natural."

Thanks to Lin Dong's assistance, the Crescent Wolf Emperor and Tian Kong at last broke free from the demonic affliction. Just when the group breathed a sigh of relief and was about to plan next moves, something unexpected happened.

Two bright and holy white glows emerged at the same time on them, the radiance pure and divine, bearing an unavoidable pull, gradually wrapping around their bodies.

"This is..." Lin Dong's eyes narrowed, a faint foreboding stirring within him.

Yun Ruoxian appeared equally surprised, evidently caught off guard by this abrupt shift.

Tian Kong gave a wry smile, his look toward Lin Dong mixing surrender and powerlessness.

"It looks like the demonic affliction wasn't random but a trial meant for us. We flunked it due to our brief greed making us lose ourselves." His tone hinted at regret, but also thankfulness, "Yet luckily, because of you, Lin Dong, we made it through. Though we didn't pass the trial, we're glad to still be breathing."

Hearing this, the Crescent Wolf Emperor nodded without a word, his keen wolfish stare now brimming with thanks and respect.

He fixed Lin Dong with an intense gaze, eyes laden with numerous sentiments, which ultimately boiled down to a straightforward: "Thank you."

As the glow grew stronger, an indescribable energy started to whirl about them, distorting the space with its might, creating a gateway to some mysterious realm.

Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian could merely observe with widened eyes, powerless to halt it.

"Farewell!" Tian Kong's call resounded through the warped void, tinged with resolve and wistfulness.

Though the Crescent Wolf Emperor stayed silent, his steadfast eyes conveyed, "For the path forward, stay strong. I hope you conquer the Third Stage trials and claim the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique!"

A burst of white light followed, and the pair's figures disappeared in an instant through the gateway, leaving behind only void and quiet.

Tang Yun and Yun Ruoxian shared a look, discerning the surprise and bewilderment in each other's faces.

"They... departed just like that?" Yun Ruoxian murmured, her voice blending intrigue about the unfamiliar with sadness at her allies' exit.

Lin Dong shook his head softly, his eyes profound. "This forms part of the Third Stage trial, where even the tiniest slip can lead to elimination. Life itself could hang in the balance!"

Yun Ruoxian agreed with a nod, remaining in place, staring at the ground that had endured brutal combat but now settled into peace, her emotions swirling.

Had she earlier dived into the fight for the 'Earth Dragon Treasure Technique,' her outcome would surely mirror that of the Crescent Wolf Emperor and Tian Kong.

"Good thing Lin Dong warned me. If not, I'd have been ousted too." Yun Ruoxian thought privately.

Tang Yun shared the identical sentiment, and right then, the pair flanked Lin Dong on both sides.

At that instant, Lin Dong was occupied with a different matter.

Namely, retrieving the Third Heaven puppet from before.

"Shoo～～" The puppet reverted to a light beam, drawn back by Lin Dong into the Dragon Ring Space.

And it was only then that the two women spotted the puppet, both responding at once, remembering something particular.