Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2703 - 2702: Cure Curse!

Around the round table at the heart of the castle, the Winged Angel, Pravina, and the three recently recruited Heavenly Realm Martial Artists—Alya, Thor, and Samantha—gathered. The wavering glow from the candles cast shadows on their grave and resolute countenances.

The Winged Angel spoke up first, his tone profound and commanding: "Everyone, have you heard about Lin Dong lately?"

Hearing this, the remaining three all gave affirmative nods.

Samantha remarked, "Lin Dong has lately emerged as a Tianjiao. I spotted him earlier on the Five Elements Stele rankings. I even made efforts to gather details on him; apparently, in the outside realm, he's known as the Mythical Figure of Ten Thousand Years!"

"And just recently, fresh reports about him have emerged. I've caught wind that he acquired the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique! Is that why you've called us together now?"

The Winged Angel gave a nod and replied, "With everyone aware of this affair, I'll get straight to the point."

"Yes, the purpose of summoning you this time revolves around the Lin Dong situation. Pravina and I share a deadly feud with that Lin Dong, and we both desire his demise."

"You can team up with us; our sole aim is Lin Dong's death. Whatever happens to the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique afterward, it's up to you. What do you say?"

Wow!

This revelation stirred the trio considerably. Evidently, they harbored strong desires for the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique.

"Alright, we're on board to join forces with you in eliminating that Lin Dong." After sharing looks, the three agreed with nods.

The Winged Angel and Pravina responded with pleased grins upon hearing this.

"Lin Dong is still plagued by the Dead Soul Curse, though his might stays impressive. For this mission, we need to unite our efforts to wipe him out and remove the danger," the Winged Angel declared.

Pravina chimed in, "Lin Dong keeps his location hidden, but we've already uncovered certain leads."

Alya nodded slightly, her fingers tracing the hovering orb of light nearby. The orb shifted hues, mirroring her emotions: "I'm ready to lend my power. He's doomed for certain. Only a First Heaven Martial Artist at best. How formidable could he possibly be? We've got multiple Triple-Heaven Martial Artists among us."

Thor chuckled deeply, his gaze sparkling with battle eagerness: "Even without injuries or the Dead Soul Curse weighing him down, facing all five of us means he's finished!"

Samantha shut her eyes briefly in thought, then reopened them, her stare gleaming with realization: "Lin Dong won't get away. Once we track him down, the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique is ours!"

As the three voiced their clear underestimation of Lin Dong, the Winged Angel and Pravina shared a knowing look.

They had once made the same mistake of underestimating Lin Dong.

And it had cost them dearly.

"Don't look down on Lin Dong, or regret will follow," Pravina cautioned Alya, Thor, and Samantha, her face etched with gravity.

The Winged Angel added: "We once believed Lin Dong was merely a First Heaven martial artist, that dispatching him would be effortless. Yet, confronting him revealed his astonishing prowess, rivaling Fourth Heaven levels."

"He's badly wounded and afflicted by the Dead Soul Curse. With five Heavenly Realm Martial Artists on our side, why fear him?" Alya laughed, clearly brushing off their advice.

"Winged Angel, Pravina, you're overthinking it. We're Heavenly Realm Martial Artists; our abilities surpass ordinary humans by far. Is such wariness necessary against a gravely hurt man teetering on death's door?" Thor scoffed.

Witnessing their attitudes, the Winged Angel and Pravina held their tongues.

Truth be told, with Lin Dong's severe injuries and the Dead Soul Curse, five of them combined should have nothing to fear from him.

"It appears the prior defeat has left a mental scar on me," Pravina murmured with a sigh.

The Winged Angel continued, "We should head to the Black Soil Plateau immediately. Earlier, I placed a tracker on Lin Dong. Within a radius of five hundred miles, we can pinpoint his precise whereabouts."

"Fine, let's depart right away," the group concurred with nods.

Soon after, the five ventured forth in pursuit of Lin Dong.

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On the other hand, elsewhere,

Within that profoundly shadowy cavern, time dragged on endlessly, every moment laden with profound heaviness.

Lin Dong perched silently atop a plain stone, encircled by an array of herbs and enigmatic rune stones, all carefully arranged to purge the Dead Soul Curse from his system.

Right then, he endured a fierce clash of survival, each inhalation bringing sharp agony and fierce resistance.

The Detoxification Pill gradually melted in Lin Dong's mouth, releasing a soothing warmth that streamed into his form like a refreshing brook, striving to revive the life's fountain withered by the Dead Soul Curse.

Yet, this infusion of vitality faced rough opposition, clashing first against the Dead Soul Curse's frigid and merciless corrosion.

The Dead Soul Curse, a dread that had terrorized myriad martial artists across ages, had firmly rooted itself in Lin Dong's being like a ravenous predator, relentlessly consuming his vital essence and mental fortitude.

As the pill's healing properties activated, Lin Dong sensed an unparalleled torment surging from his very core, akin to countless needles stabbing through his flesh, each pulse of his heart unleashing ripping anguish.

Still, Lin Dong pressed on without faltering, teeth gritted and fists balled tight, his nails embedding into his skin, warm blood seeping between his digits and staining the stone with vivid crimson blooms.

His eyes stayed firmly closed, perspiration cascading from his brow like shattered pearls, but his determination stood firm and unshakeable like bedrock.

Through those arduous five days and nights, Lin Dong teetered on the precipice of life and death countless times, each instance yanked back from oblivion by raw survival instinct.

With every surge of suffering, he perceived his resilient life force within intensifying its battle against the Dead Soul Curse, swelling into an unstoppable power.

At last, following five grueling days and nights, as the final remnant of the Dead Soul Curse's darkness was banished by the Detoxification Pill, Lin Dong experienced a profound release and freedom.

It felt like emerging from boundless night into brilliant daylight.

In that instant, his eyes fluttered open, radiant with vitality's glow.

Rising gradually, he savored the pure, potent life energy flowing through his veins, wholly his own.

He drew in a long breath, his lungs expanding with an unfamiliar lightness.

"At last, the Dead Soul Curse is gone!" Lin Dong breathed out heavily.

Simultaneously, he sensed the barrier holding him at First Heaven on the verge of crumbling.

"Am I on the cusp of advancing to Second Heaven?" Ecstatic, Lin Dong joyfully directed his Inner Qi to breach the obstacle and ascend to Second Heaven prowess.