Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2728 - 2727: Everyone’s Schemes

At the instant the Five Elements Origin Heart within his frame began its rhythmic pulsation, Lin Dong appeared to forge a profound bond with the elemental energies permeating the cosmos. This essence, drawn from the deepest reaches of heaven and earth, provided a seismic leap in his Cultivation, while simultaneously unbarring the gateway toward the zenith of kendo.

Lin Dong inhaled deeply, steadying his focus on the rhythmic beat of the Five Elements Origin Heart, a surge of unprecedented drive filling his spirit. He harbored a burning desire to delve further into the mysteries of the Wordless Sword Art, with his sights locked on the legendary Sword Two.

The Wordless Sword Art stands as an arcane and ancient technique, where every movement encapsulates the supreme laws of the universe—a sword form that lacks words but conveys more than a thousand spoken sentences. Lin Dong had already achieved mastery over Sword One, a technique from the Super Ancient Martial Arts capable of allowing him to surpass foes even within the ranks of Heavenly Realm Martial Artists.

It functioned as a synthesis of three distinct types of sword intent, seamlessly integrated with the Infinite Force. Its core lay in the pristine, natural quality of its sword intent. It served as one of Lin Dong’s most lethal hidden trump cards.

In contrast, Sword Two represented the ultimate sublimation of Sword One. Legends claim it allows the wielder to command the Five Elements, embedding sword intent into every aspect of existence, reaching a realm where the blade follows the soul’s intent, and all things manifest as swords.

Currently, Lin Dong remained in a seated, cross-legged position, his eyes shielded and his concentration absolute. The Five Elements Origin Heart cycled steadily within his Dantian, and the elemental energies orbited him, manifesting as vibrant, living tapestries. He sought to submerge his consciousness within the Five Elements Origin, aiming to perceive the most primordial and unadulterated power.

As his mental depth increased, the physical plane began to dissolve, superseded by a kaleidoscopic realm: the domain of the Five Elements Origin. Here, the essence of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth converged and spiraled, weaving magnificent visions.

Lin Dong felt as though he had transformed into a gentle breeze, drifting amidst the elements, discerning the distinct cadence of each. A sudden stir in his soul indicated he had ensnared a fleeting inspiration—an abrupt, brilliant realization of Sword Two. He immediately began weaving this enlightenment into his technique. His sword tip quivered slightly, and as his mental focus shifted, the surrounding five elemental forces awakened, drawn toward his blade.

The piercing sharpness of Metal, the enduring vitality of Wood, the fluidity of Water, the crushing intensity of Fire, and the absolute stability of Earth converged upon his tip, manifesting as a brilliant sword light. This was the nascent form of Sword Two.

As his comprehension of the Five Elements Origin deepened, the luminescence of his sword intensified, and his movements achieved a newfound, fluid naturalness. Each strike felt like a dialogue with the heavens, resonating with the five elements themselves. He danced with grace within the world of the Five Elements Origin, achieving a harmonious union of sword and intent that transcended the standard limits of mortal combat.

"Sword Two is not merely an elevation of technique, but a profound reflection of one’s grasp of the Five Elements Origin," Lin Dong reflected silently, sensing the rhythmic stirrings of the Five Elements Origin Heart. He recognized that his journey toward perfecting Sword Two had truly commenced. He persisted in his meditation...

Elsewhere, across the expansive, treacherous reaches of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, intelligence traveled with the speed of a desert gale. At the periphery of the Golden Spear Wilds, Dracula had just obliterated a formidable Nine-Star Monster King, basking in the glow of his triumph. However, upon hearing the news regarding Lin Dong’s constitution, his porcelain-pale face clouded with conflicting emotions. Curiosity and deep contemplation warred within his features.

He whispered to the wind: "So, it is not merely a four-element physique, but the legendary Five Elements Physique. If I can secure his cooperation to enter that Forbidden Land, we would undoubtedly shatter the prohibitions there and lay claim to the divine object, finally changing our fates." Dracula’s eyes ignited with a brilliant, predatory light; he was certain that courting Lin Dong as an ally was a masterstroke. Yet, the lingering question remained: would Lin Dong agree? "Hehe, with such a temptation, I doubt he possesses the resolve to refuse," Dracula murmured, his lips curling into a knowing smile.

Meanwhile, atop a jagged, frost-bitten peak on the Black Soil Plateau, the Blood Monk—the reigning head of the Five Elements Stele—sat in deep Zen. The environment was suffused with an air of immense solemnity and stillness. Wuxiang Zen mandates the complete void of the mind and the total integration with all existence; every breath the Blood Monk took seemed to pulse in synchronization with the world. But, as the tidings of the Five Elements Physique reached him, his sealed eyelids snapped open, revealing a spark of irrepressible excitement.

"A Five Elements Physique? The Extraterrestrial Battlefield has actually birthed one. How truly fascinating." The Blood Monk let out a low, mirthful chuckle, his voice dripping with anticipation. He rose, and his monastic robes fluttered despite the absolute stillness of the air, releasing a vast aura that banished the biting frost of the mountain. With his movement, crimson lotuses bloomed in the sky, ethereal yet haunting. The massive snow mountain, tens of thousands of meters high, began to crumble under the tension, boulders plummeting and snow clouds swirling into a frenzy.

The Blood Monk stepped away from his long-time sanctuary. Every stride appeared to tread upon the very seams of space-time, warping the architecture around him. He peered into the distance, his gaze sharpened by cold resolution: "Five Elements Physique, your arrival might be the key to unlocking the mysteries of the Five Elements Stele. I shall enter this game myself."

In a dark, shadow-drenched corner of the battlefield, Macaron of the Dark Family—second ranker on the Five Elements Stele—convened in secret with the Shadow Sovereign. This domain was the realm of the Shadow Sovereign, an area where the darkness was so thick it seemed to drink the very light. Just as they were debating their strategy, the stillness shattered at the sound of frantic movement. A Shadow Envoy burst in, gasping out, "My Lord, regarding the task you set—the monitoring of Lin Dong—there is urgent news spreading across the entire Extraterrestrial Battlefield."

"It is confirmed that he possesses the Five Elements Physique, and the Five Elements Stele itself emitted colorful phenomena today solely for him." The Shadow Sovereign’s countenance twisted into a hideous mask of rage, his hands clamping onto the armrests with such force that his knuckles whitened. "Lin Dong must not, under any circumstances, be allowed to evolve further. Unfortunately, my own status as a Secondary Ancestor restricts me from dealing with him directly."

"Previously, he avoided my retribution by utilizing the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique. Coupled with his peerless talent and this new Five Elements Physique, it is only a matter of years before even I, the Secondary Ancestor, might no longer be his match." The Sovereign’s voice was laced with impotent resentment and the cold chill of legitimate fear. A cruel smile touched Macaron’s lips as he stood, his eyes glinting with calculating malice. "My Lord, your honorable standing prevents you from intervening, but I, Macaron, hold second place on the Five Elements Stele. Since he has also graced the stele, he cannot decline a challenge issued under the guise of an official ranking duel. He cannot rely on the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique for his survival forever."

"Thus, Lord Sovereign, grant me the commission to execute him." The Shadow Sovereign’s face softened into a pleased smile, casting a look of appreciation at his subordinate. "Excellent, Macaron. Your plan is sound. The task of silencing Lin Dong is yours. Ensure the vengeance for Red Dragon is swift and total. Succeed, and the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique shall be yours to claim."

Macaron’s eyes blazed with intense hunger as if the fabled prize lay before him already. The Earth Dragon Treasure Technique—an art of tunneling that defied the reach of even a Secondary Ancestor. If he conquered it, his prowess would reach heights unseen. "As you command, My Lord. His end is assured." He offered a respectful salute, his gaze hardened with victory. As he departed, his gait was confident, already envisioning himself atop the Five Elements Stele, looking down on the world. The Shadow Sovereign watched him leave, murmuring into the void: "A Five Elements Physique... it must not be permitted to flourish."