Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2749 - 2748: Heated Discussion!

Lin Dong remained lost in deep contemplation at that moment.

"The rewards granted by the Five Elements Stele are truly extraordinary; I would classify them as treasures of the highest quality," Lin Dong mused, mentally tallying the potential benefits.

To secure the next tier of rewards from the monument, he merely needs to achieve a ranking within the top five.

Although he has fought tooth and nail to claim his current sixth position, he harbors no intention of stopping there.

A steely resolve sharpened his gaze as he formulated a new strategy: "I am currently sixth, trailing close behind Dracula, who holds fifth. Once the War department competition concludes, I shall dedicate my full attention to climbing the Five Elements Stele rankings."

"To reach the pinnacle—that would be a feat of true glory. It appears that securing the top spot yields a duo of rewards."

While Lin Dong allowed his imagination to wander toward future triumphs, he remained entirely unaware of the dramatic scene unfolding miles away at the base of the Five Elements Stele.

The ancient monument, a silent witness to the triumphs and downfalls of countless legendary cultivators on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, began to emit a faint, pulsating light, as if whispering prophecies of a coming upheaval.

Macaron, who had held the second position, was widely regarded as the strongest combatant beneath the secondary ancestor of the Dark Family—a figure of immense standing within the elite ranks of the entire Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

Before the eyes of the stunned onlookers, his name gradually faded from the Five Elements Stele, vanishing as if erased by time itself.

The sight left the gathered crowd in a state of absolute disbelief.

While fluctuations in the Five Elements Stele rankings were commonplace, signaling the shifting tides of power, such a sudden and absolute disappearance was entirely unprecedented.

A domino effect ensued along the leaderboard. Thunder, the heir to the Lightning Family, ascended from third to claim the second position.

Tian Sha, the formidable warrior ranked fourth on behalf of the Tian Family’s secondary ancestor, was promoted to third place in the wake of the shift.

Meanwhile, Dracula, a descendant of the ancient European blood clans, moved upward to occupy the fourth position.

Lin Dong also reaped the rewards of this unexpected transition.

His name silently rose by a single rank, lifting him from sixth to fifth place and inducting him into the elite top five tier of the Five Elements Stele, all before the onlookers could fully process the event.

The shift sent ripples of pure astonishment through those standing before the monument.

Crowds swarmed around the Five Elements Stele, their collective murmurs rising into a roar like a tumultuous sea.

The sudden evaporation of Macaron’s name from the number two spot felt like a brilliant star falling from the heavens, leaving everyone struck with awe.

The reality of the situation began to dawn on many, pointing toward only one logical conclusion.

The alteration on the Five Elements Stele could signify only one thing.

"Macaron has been killed!"

The thunderous declaration rang out through the assembly like a heavy hammer striking the souls of all present.

Like a strike of lightning, the phrase cleaved through the noisy speculation, forcing every eye back toward the monument, fixed upon the space where that once-illustrious name had resided.

Indeed, only the death of such a powerhouse could trigger a shift of this magnitude.

It was the only rational explanation!

Though the Five Elements Stele had undergone changes before, never had it occurred within the top five ranks.

After all, those figures are rarely slain, are they not?

They are the supreme titans who dwell just beneath the secondary ancestors themselves!

"That was the number two ranked presence on the Five Elements Stele! Who could possibly have killed him? Could a secondary ancestor have stepped in?" one martial artist questioned, his voice trembling with skepticism.

His inquiry fell like a boulder into a placid pond, sending shockwaves through the crowd.

"Even though the Extraterrestrial Battlefield is open to warriors from all nations, intense conflicts between major powers are expected. However, the interference of a secondary ancestor is strictly forbidden."

"Secondary ancestors do not typically strike down those below them; it is akin to the Heavenly Oath in the outer world, where heavenly realm martial artists are forbidden from casually intervening against their subordinates," an elder remarked, his voice steady with the weight of ancient wisdom, silencing the confusion of those around him.

"Perhaps it was not a secondary ancestor. Does anyone possess inside knowledge?" a young warrior asked, his brow furrowed, a flicker of ambition and curiosity burning in his eyes.

His question acted as a catalyst, unlocking the cautious thoughts of the crowd and allowing their imaginations to wander.

"Nothing concrete yet, but the truth will surface sooner or later. Could it have been the Blood Clan? There are significant numbers of them hidden on the battlefield," a middle-aged martial artist sighed, his expression a mix of resignation and growing anticipation.

He recognized that in a domain defined by raw power, the truth is often far more brutal than the imagination can conjure.

If the Blood Clan were truly behind this, it might herald a massive shift in the balance of power.

The rumors spread like wildfire as everyone grappled with the shock of Macaron’s demise.

The fallen warrior was the sole topic of conversation throughout the day.

His name, once a badge of honor, now felt like a spectral omen hanging over the minds of the crowd.

Naturally, besides the speculation surrounding Macaron’s fate, Lin Dong became the other primary focus of the day.

He was the second heat source in their discussions.

"Lin Dong... he has finally broken into the top five of the Five Elements Stele," a martial artist marveled, his eyes glittering with a mixture of envy and respect.

"He has effectively written history, attaining a top-five rank at an unprecedented speed!" an elder admitted with a solemn nod, feeling the weight of his years as he watched the newer generation surpass expectations.

"But one has to admit, he fell into some luck this time. It was Macaron’s demise that paved the way for him to jump to fifth place!" a young man countered, looking unconvinced.

"Luck is, in itself, a testament to one's capability," the middle-aged martial artist replied with a subtle, knowing smile.

He understood that in this brutal realm, fortune and strength are two sides of the same coin; both are mandatory for survival.

These intense debates persisted for half a day.

Yet, just as the mystery of Macaron’s death and Lin Dong’s ascension began to settle, a fresh wave of news exploded like natural disaster, rocking the entire Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

"Macaron was slain by the hand of Lin Dong!"

The revelation hit the crowd like a shockwave, riveting every ounce of attention back to the name of the newcomer, Lin Dong.

Swoosh!

The collective roar of the crowd surged instantly, descending into a state of chaotic, boiling fervor.