Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2752 - 2751: Soldiers Tournament!

During the War Department's evening banquet, brilliant lights dazzled everywhere while the crowd buzzed with lively chatter. Glasses clinked amid endless waves of laughter and merry voices.

Lin Dong weaved through the guests, cherishing this uncommon gathering. His eyes accidentally glanced at several known faces, stirring warmth in his chest.

Those were fellow Dragon Group comrades: Ye Linglong, Xiao Hongyu, Ah Niu, Chen Pohu, and more. They gathered at a table, chatting animatedly, their gazes toward Lin Dong brimming with deep admiration and respect.

They had ventured into the extraterrestrial battlefield alongside Lin Dong.

Over a mere month, all of them appeared utterly transformed.

Lin Dong's eyes paused briefly on Ye Linglong. Clad in a striking outfit, she exuded vitality, her eyebrows carrying a captivating heroic flair.

He recalled their entry into the extraterrestrial battlefield, when Ye Linglong had just touched the edge of Earth Realm martial artist as an Early Stage Grandmaster. Now, she had advanced to Second Stage Grandmaster.

Even judged by the War Department's rigorous benchmarks, such rapid advancement stunned everyone.

"The five elements energy of the extraterrestrial battlefield is truly remarkable," Lin Dong pondered inwardly, grasping how this unique setting offered prime opportunities for martial artists' cultivation.

Ye Linglong's swift breakthroughs in so little time stemmed not only from her tireless dedication and innate gifts but also from the battlefield's thick, palpable five elements energy.

Glancing at Xiao Hongyu, Ah Niu, and Chen Pohu next, their improvements stood out impressively too.

Xiao Hongyu had hit the peak of Half-Step Earth Realm martial artist, Ah Niu the late stage. Chen Pohu, formerly average in the Dragon Group, now radiated a formidable presence.

Evidently, the extraterrestrial battlefield's harsh tests had spurred their unprecedented growth.

Lin Dong walked over steadily, nodding appreciatively, and chuckled:

"Ye Linglong, Ah Niu, Xiao Hongyu, Chen Pohu, you've all advanced swiftly. The extraterrestrial battlefield proves to be an excellent forge."

Hearing him, the four beamed with delight, basking in the recognition and praise.

Xiao Hongyu, especially thrilled, rose promptly and bowed respectfully:

"Thank you, War God Lin, for your guidance and support. We will keep pushing forward to meet your hopes!"

Lin Dong lightly tapped her shoulder, his gaze brimming with motivation and hope: "I trust you all; the journey ahead remains vast."

Abruptly, his attention shifted to Ye Linglong.

She met his look with reverence, though her eyes held a subtle, unspoken emotion.

Lin Dong recalled moments shared with Ye Linglong.

He still remembered, back in Jianghai days, the bet they struck.

That bet meant she owed him something.

It appeared that promise lingered unkept even today.

Both likely recalled that wager, flushing Ye Linglong's cheeks without reason.

Lin Dong grew quiet.

As Lin Dong mused, nearby Heavenly Envoy Dugu Tian spoke up suddenly: "Lin Tian, these Dragon Group folks are prime talents!"

"They represent the bright future of Dragon Country's War Department. Though youthful, their power is exceptional, with potential that astounds."

"Their prospects? At minimum, War God rank. High odds of Hall of Fame entry in the War Department. They might even reach Heavenly Realm martial artist, joining ranks like mine as Heavenly Envoy..."

Dugu Tian rated Ye Linglong and her group extremely highly.

Particularly Ye Linglong!

He believed she held strong potential to ascend to Heavenly Realm martial artist.

Dugu Tian's commendation prompted Ye Linglong and others to bow deeply once more.

"Thank you for your recognition, Heavenly Envoy!"

Dugu Tian nodded, gesturing for them to relax.

His eyes then fixed on Lin Dong, voice weighted with seriousness: "For the War Department competition's opening clash, they'll form our core team."

Lin Dong's face sharpened at once. He understood "they" meant Ye Linglong, Xiao Hongyu, Ah Niu, Chen Pohu, and Dragon Group peers.

Lin Dong brimmed with interest and eagerness about this first War Department competition battle, hungry for details.

"Senior Dugu, could you detail the first battle of the War Department competition?" Lin Dong inquired with keen focus.

Dugu Tian smiled faintly, as if anticipating the query. He began outlining for Lin Dong: "The War Department competition's initial event is the Warrior Ranking Battle."

"In essence, nations' War Departments pick fighters from weakest to strongest for intense matchups."

"Strength tiers span Non-Martial Artist soldiers, Gold-Realm Martial Artist, Martial Arts Master, Martial Arts Grandmaster, Half-Step Earth Realm martial artist, and beyond to Martial Arts Grandmaster."

"Each country fields one Non-Martial Artist competitor.

"For Gold-Realm Martial Artist, four per nation: early, middle, late, peak stages."

"The pattern holds for Martial Arts Master and Martial Arts Grandmaster: four each for early, middle, late, peak."

"At Martial Arts Grandmaster, one from First Stage Grandmaster, Second Stage Grandmaster, Third Stage Grandmaster, Fourth Stage Grandmaster, Fifth Stage Grandmaster per level competes."

"These evenly matched reps clash on shared fields to crown the realm's top warrior."

"Victors earn Soldier King title, supreme proof of dominance. Top three also score points."

"Country totals from all tiers set final standings."

"Higher scores yield better ranks, showcasing War Department might."

"This opening battle weighs a third of the event, not final but pivotal. Topping the Warrior Ranking Battle could boost our position greatly... Past ones saw us lag at the bottom. Sigh..."

Here, Dugu Tian sighed deeply.

Lin Dong absorbed it all intently, seeing it as a full showcase of national War Department prowess.

Ye Linglong and Dragon Group would uphold Dragon Country War Department's glory in battle.

"Is Dragon Country War Department's participant lineup set?" Lin Dong asked, eyes alight with resolve and zeal.

Dugu Tian affirmed proudly: "Indeed. Ye Linglong, Ah Niu, Xiao Hongyu, and company will cover the tiers. Fresh from extraterrestrial battlefield trials, their power has soared. They'll surely bring glory to Dragon Country War Department in the Warrior Ranking Battle."

This ignited passion in Lin Dong.

He recognized the Warrior Ranking Battle's vital role for Dragon Country War Department.

Victory was essential!

With that, Lin Dong declared: "Senior Dugu, please call forward all participants. I wish to address them and provide some items."

Dugu Tian's eyes lit up at the words.