Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2726 - 2725: At the Borderline

Following that, Lin Dong pressed on within the Golden Spear Wilds, relentlessly pursuing Demon Emperors and Demon Kings.

At this point, his count of slaughtered Demon Emperors had climbed to thirteen!

Just two more kills, and he would match Dracula's score!

Furthermore, the Demon Emperors felled by Lin Dong boasted greater overall power compared to those taken down by Dracula earlier.

Thus, once Lin Dong's Demon Emperor kills hit fifteen, he could overtake Dracula's position on the Five Elements Stele rankings.

Regarding Dracula's awareness of him and the mention of potential 'cooperation,' Lin Dong paid it little heed for now.

Control over this situation remained firmly in Lin Dong's hands.

Should cooperation prove advantageous for him, Lin Dong would consider it without issue. Otherwise, he would simply decline if the gains weren't sufficient.

Afterward, Lin Dong pulled out the map.

He then mapped out his path.

"Heading next to the western part of the Golden Spear Wilds. Traverse the Golden Spear Wilds, followed by arrival at the Azure Water Abyss."

"Once through the Azure Water Abyss, I'll make it back to the Green Wood Forest territory. Then, return to the Dragon Country War Department Base."

Lin Dong charted a fresh route.

This path diverged from the one he'd followed to reach this point.

The Extraterrestrial Battlefield marked his initial visit, so he naturally sought to explore it thoroughly.

So far, among the Extraterrestrial Battlefield's five areas—the Red Flame Northern Desert, Black Soil Plateau, Green Wood Forest, Golden Spear Wilds, and Azure Water Abyss—he had yet to visit only the water-based Azure Water Abyss region.

Naturally, he yearned to witness it!

"This leg of the trip should take roughly three days to complete!" Lin Dong estimated in this manner.

With that, he masked his aura and advanced along the outlined course.

Sunlight slanted across the expansive, limitless Golden Spear Wilds, where the grass tips gleamed in golden brilliance, each blade seeming to whisper tales of this ancient, enigmatic realm.

Legends held that this wilderness once served as a primeval battleground in the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, where myriad valiant spirits perished, imprinting the land with perpetual combat fervor and indomitable resolve.

As Lin Dong ventured further in, the landscape around him turned increasingly barren and grave, with a subtle metallic tang of blood lingering in the breeze—remnants of bygone conflicts.

While traveling, Lin Dong extended his senses fully, vigilantly monitoring all nearby activity.

When dusk fell, staining the heavens with red, Lin Dong abruptly stopped in his tracks.

His eyes fixed ahead, where a colossal beast lounged idly amid dry grass, enveloped in faint demonic aura, unmistakably a demon beast.

The creature loomed enormous, akin to a massive lion, its gaze burning like flames.

A One-Star Demon Emperor like this commanded respect in the area, yet posed no real challenge to Lin Dong.

"Tough break for you—crossing paths with me means you'll fall to my blade." Lin Dong unleashed his aura in a surge.

The One-Star Demon Emperor, sensing the challenge, roared thunderously and pounced, blurring into a dark streak straight at Lin Dong.

Its velocity was blinding, nearly beyond visible pursuit, whipping up a violent blast through the atmosphere.

Yet Lin Dong stood ready, gliding aside like a specter to evade the initial assault, while retaliating with a sword thrust—the blade's gleam coiling like a serpent, aimed sharply at the Demon Emperor's flank.

This strike embodied his profound swordsmanship insight and cultivation core; the point's path appeared to rend the void itself.

The One-Star Demon Emperor had clearly misjudged Lin Dong's prowess, leaving it unprepared for the abrupt blow, though it hastily summoned its top defense to parry.

Still, the attack rent through, bisecting the beast cleanly!

Upon its demise, the metallic essence within surged forth.

Lin Dong drew it in.

Upon the Five Elements Stele, Lin Dong's Demon Emperor kill count rose by one more.

Reaching fourteen!

Meanwhile, at the distant site of the Five Elements Stele, chatter erupted once again.

"Lin Dong's Demon Emperor kills have risen again—to 14 now!"

"Still, he's trailing Dracula by two. Dracula claimed another Demon Emperor today as well!"

"Looks like Dracula senses the pressure on his spot, unwilling to drop from fifth place on the Five Elements Stele. It's turning into a direct rivalry with Lin Dong."

"Fascinating—I wonder who'll come out on top in this hunt?"

"Honestly, I'd love to witness their epic clash! Now that would be thrilling."

"..."

Elsewhere, Dracula had gotten wind of the update, fully aware of Lin Dong's current Demon Emperor tally.

"You're proving quite tenacious," Dracula muttered, "But from here on, I'll hold nothing back."

"Time to hunt—I have to secure my top-five rank on the Five Elements Stele!"

This position held immense value for him; losing it was unthinkable.

Meanwhile, Lin Dong forged ahead without pause, as time slipped by unnoticed, another half-day elapsing.

His form stretched long in the dying sunset light, evoking the image of a solitary warrior pressing onward.

During the trek, he only crossed paths with Demon Kings, encountering no further Demon Emperors.

Facing Demon Kings, he scarcely needed his sword; a mere glance unleashing the 'Buddha Lotus' sufficed to end them.

As twilight deepened, the grand sweep of the Golden Spear Wilds faded into the distance, giving way to the imposing, fog-veiled Sky Cloud Mountain Range looming before him.

Situated at the border of the Golden Spear Wilds and Azure Water Abyss, the Sky Cloud Mountain Range formed a natural divide between these contrasting zones.

Beyond its strategic location, the Sky Cloud Mountain Range stood as a infamous peril zone across the Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

Inside the Sky Cloud Mountain Range, vapors twisted through the air, summits soared sharply, and woodlands thrived densely, hiding myriad perils and secrets.

It served as a no-go zone for martial artists at Heavenly Realm or lower; even elite Heavenly Realm experts hesitated to venture in, knowing deadly powers lurked within.

Demon beasts infested the range, including plenty at Demon Emperor tier.

These Demon Emperors weren't just mighty; they wielded extraordinary cunning and intellect. Some lurked in thick woods, others atop cliffs, always poised to strike at any trespasser.

Even more daunting, the Sky Cloud Mountain Range harbored five-star or superior Demon Emperors, whose might rivaled peak Heavenly Realm warriors—true overlords of the wild.

At the range's threshold, Lin Dong surveyed the shrouded, enigmatic terrain ahead, feeling a twinge of caution.

Yet excitement outweighed it.

He recognized this as a prime chance to bolster his power and vie for a top-five slot on the Five Elements Stele.

"The Earth Dragon Treasure Technique forms my strongest asset. Having slipped away from the Secondary Ancestor before, I can surely evade a five-star Demon Emperor's clutches too." Lin Dong affirmed inwardly, assured that against a five-star Demon Emperor, he could grasp a narrow path to safety.

Such assurance arose from his accurate self-assessment and mastery of the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique.

Thus, with scant delay, he resolved to enter the Sky Cloud Mountain Range.