Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2777 - 2776: Team Battle Begins

Lin Dong gazed at the ’God of Blade’ and, in reply to his remark, just smiled and stated, "What, God of Blade, are you really so confident in your Yingjiang Country’s soldiers?"

"Aren’t you afraid of ending up last like in the first battle?"

The ’God of Blade’ of Yingjiang Country chuckled and responded, "Indeed, if Lin Tian can, like in the first battle, provide three thousand soldiers with a trump card each—similar to the enhancement pill or divine talisman—then we would have no objections."

"Winning this first place is out of our reach, and we certainly can’t make the Dragon Country War Department first!"

"But I think even Lin Tian, with such a cultural foundation, cannot achieve that."

Lin Dong shook his head and declared, "I naturally cannot accomplish that!"

His statement caused the grins on everyone’s faces to widen even further.

As expected, things unfolded just as they had anticipated!

Furthermore, they had inspected the three thousand soldiers from the Dragon Country War Department who were taking part.

They noticed that their ’team leader’ was Ye Linglong, the same person who had competed in the warriors’ event during the first battle.

Everyone was aware that Ye Linglong’s power was merely at Second Heaven.

"It seems Ye Linglong shares a special bond with Lin Dong. Otherwise, why appoint her as team leader for the team competition with only Second Heaven strength?"

"She’s got connections! Placing his own woman in the team leader spot! But isn’t that downright stupid? With Second Heaven power, does she believe she can guide the team to triumph? Losing would bring total humiliation."

"The team leader role is vital. Strength must not surpass Third Heaven. That’s why every nation typically picks someone at the peak of Third Heaven. Never has a Second Heaven fighter been chosen!"

"This team leader position holds immense importance. They serve as the sole Heavenly Realm Martial Artist and the team’s heart."

"A single team leader might even single-handedly shift the entire rankings."

"The Dragon Country War Department is finished this round. Even with some trump cards, she can’t stand against a peak Third Heaven expert. Plus, given her youth, how can her leadership match veterans with years of battle experience?"

"..."

These murmurs happened in hushed tones.

Though unspoken aloud, upon seeing the Dragon Country War Department’s participants—especially with Ye Linglong leading—everyone felt certain they were doomed this time.

They would be utterly crushed!

And finish dead last!

Teams from Yingjiang Country, Ancient European Country, Xiong Country, and Yoga Country, along with their Heavenly Envoys and War Gods, shared this view.

They saw no real uncertainty in this match!

Just like the previous tournament, they expected to claim the top spots.

And shove the Dragon Country’s battle zone straight to the bottom!

Amid these whispers and assumptions, Lin Dong remained silent.

Once the contest kicked off, it would reveal just how naive and clueless those ideas truly were.

"Gentlemen, are all the national teams of the war departments present?" At that instant, Elder Min Tian from the Alliance of Heavenly Realm, serving as referee, announced from above.

A massive shadow then materialized.

War departments called out in sequence.

"Yingjiang Country War Department team, present!"

"Ancient European Country War Department, team present!"

"Xiong Country War Department, team present!"

"..."

"Dragon Country War Department, third team, present!"

"..."

Every war department team stood prepared.

"Alright, all teams are here. The competition now officially starts!"

"Though the rules stay mostly the same each time, I must recite them once more."

"Behold the expansive forest below—this serves as your battlefield. 203 highlands match the 203 battle zone teams. Each nation’s team claims one highland!"

"Whichever highland falls first with the least survivors gets the lowest rank."

"The team laughing till the end claims victory in the team competition!"

"Also, surrender means no death! But it ranks worse than perishing in combat!"

"Alright, rules clarified. Now, let the competition truly commence."

As soon as Elder Min Tian declared the start, teams from more than two hundred nations rushed toward their assigned highlands.

The Dragon Country War Department team, under Ye Linglong’s lead, also moved to their highland.

Their spot was highland number 206.

Highland numbers reflected rankings from the prior tournament.

Last time, heavy targeting had forced the Dragon Country War Department to a dismal rank in the team event, landing them at the very bottom.

Otherwise, their actual prowess would never allow such a poor showing.

Currently, lower numbers meant superior highlands.

Neighboring terrains paled against those of higher-ranked spots.

This stemmed from the previous tournament’s outcomes and heritage; no choice there.

Once the event began, all three thousand Dragon Country War Department members entered their highland and started arranging the ’Five Elements Xuanwu Formation’ per Lin Dong’s earlier directives.

Yet teams from Yingjiang Country, Ancient European Country, Yoga Country, and Xiong Country charged straight for the Dragon Country’s highland.

Right from the outset, they targeted the precise highland held by the Dragon Country battle zone team.

These four teams encircled the Dragon Country battle zone from east, south, west, and north.

Leading the Yingjiang Country battle zone team was a peak Third-Stage Grandmaster.

Named Lei Kai’er, he hailed from Yingjiang Country’s prominent Thunder Clan. He could have advanced to Fourth-Stage Grandmaster but held back his cultivation specifically for this team competition.

Right then, Lei Kai’er eyed Ye Linglong and sneered, "Is Dragon Country battle zone short on talent? Sending a mere Second-Stage Grandmaster like you as team leader for the team competition."

Clearly, he dismissed her completely.

The team leader role in team competitions carried huge weight.

All contestant countries’ battle zone teams selected Third-Stage Grandmasters. Only Dragon Country fielded Ye Linglong, a Second-Stage Grandmaster.

In response to his taunt, Ye Linglong offered few words.

Much like Lin Dong, she hated pointless chatter.

"True skill will tell in action; victory isn’t set yet." Ye Linglong shot back.

"Ha-ha..." Lei Kai’er burst into laughter at her words.

Then he turned to the team leaders of the other three nations and asked, "Which of you wants to assault their highland?"

Among the four powers, Yoga Country’s battle zone team ranked weakest.

Their ’team leader’ stood at late Third-Stage Grandmaster, while the rest hit peak Third-Stage Grandmaster.

At that point, their ’team leader’ Singh grinned and declared, "We’ll handle it."

With that, he guided his three thousand Yoga Country soldiers toward the Dragon Country battle zone’s highland.