Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2827 - 2826: Confirmation!

The demise of Lei by Lin Dong's hand sent ripples through the War God Arena, igniting an explosive reaction from the external world, akin to a turbulent sea.

Beyond the boundaries of the Five Elements Land, a colossal screen, piercing the heavens, displayed a data cursor that pulsed like a celestial beacon, captivating all gazes.

The previously serene leaderboard, tracking the number of demon beasts hunted, witnessed Lin Dong's name ascend with astonishing velocity, a surge of over ten thousand points instantly igniting shockwaves; it was a tempest amidst clear skies, astonishing all witnesses.

This dramatic escalation was not arbitrary; it precisely filled the hunting score deficit left by Lei, a silent, irrefutable declaration to the world:

Lei, the once dominant warrior, had met his end within this trial land, his extinguished glory now serving as the very ground upon which Lin Dong's ascent was built.

Spectators across all combat zones, united by the revelation, experienced a moment of stunned silence before erupting into a chorus of bewildered disbelief.

Within the Yingjiang Country Combat Zone, the Heavenly Envoy known as the "God of Blade" presented a visage of profound complexity, his countenance a mixture of grimness and utter astonishment.

He uttered to himself, his voice, though muted, seemed to cut through the surrounding din, striking at the very core of their certainty: "Lei... is he truly gone like this? At Lin Dong's hands?"

These musings were not merely a questioning of Lei's fate but a seismic tremor against a deeply ingrained conviction. In reality, his heart already harbored an eighty to ninety percent certainty in the grim truth.

For in the War God Competition, the transfer of demon beast hunting scores invariably occurred only upon the hunter's demise, with their accrued prey subsequently claimed by another. This was, without question, the most direct testament to Lei's finality.

"Lei is deceased? And eliminated by Lin Dong!" This news disseminated like wildfire, rapidly permeating the populace and eliciting cascades of astonished gasps.

Lei, who before the commencement of the War God Competition had occupied the second position on the Five Elements Stele, his fall represented a profound disruption to the entire competitive structure.

Yet, amidst the swells of exclamation, a dissenting voice emerged, offering a counterpoint.

"Impossible! One as mighty as Lei! How could he perish so ignominiously?" The pronouncement came from a formidable Divine General affiliated with the Yingjiang Country's War department.

His revered idol was 'Lei', and the notion of Lei succumbing to Lin Dong was utterly unacceptable to him.

However, another individual attempted a more dispassionate analysis:

"Even if Lei possessed immense strength, so what? Lin Dong has achieved comparable feats previously. Do you recall Macaron? He also ranked second on the Five Elements Stele, yet wasn't it confirmed he met his end by Lin Dong's decree too?"

The words spoken by this observer served as a sobering jolt, gradually guiding the collective consciousness back from the precipice of shock.

Even those who had clung fiercely to the belief that Lei’s demise was improbable began to falter under this renewed perspective.

Still, a small contingent persisted in their conviction that Lei might yet endure.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, specifically at the hallowed grounds of the Five Elements Stele.

This locale marked the perimeter of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, an ancient and enigmatic domain, widely regarded as one of the most inscrutable sites within the entire Expanse.

Here stood a monument of stone, seemingly impervious to the ravages of time.

This was none other than the celebrated 'Five Elements Stele' of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield!

Adjacent to the imposing Five Elements Stele, a constant gathering of individuals was invariably present.

The reason for this perpetual assembly was simple: it signified the hierarchy of the most formidable cultivators below the Secondary Ancestor realm.

It drew the attention of powerful figures from diverse nations and coalitions, compelling them to pause and observe.

The vicinity buzzed with activity, a cacophony of discussions, and everyone present was lost in a haze of contemplation and eager anticipation for the contests yet to unfold.

"I heard that the rankings on this year's Five Elements Stele have undergone a radical transformation, with numerous new talents ascending and established names tumbling from their positions!" declared a middle-aged man, resplendent in ornate battle armor, his hand resting on the hilt of a longsword, as he addressed his companion.

This individual had recently emerged from a six-month period of seclusion, entirely unaware of the seismic shifts that had transpired concerning the Five Elements Stele during his absence.

The previously listed entity known as Macaron had been expunged from the roster!

Furthermore, within the top echelons of the Five Elements Stele, an entirely unfamiliar name had unexpectedly surfaced.

That name, unequivocally, was Lin Dong.

"Indeed, particularly concerning 'Macaron'; an individual of such caliber was suddenly reported to have perished! He was a contender with the potential to reach the might of a Secondary Ancestor!" His companion, an elder wielding a staff crackling with faint electrical discharges, shook his head in sorrowful contemplation.

Just as the collective discussion reached a fever pitch, a subtle yet distinct gleam flashed across the lower segment of the display. This was immediately followed by a gradual alteration in the real-time standings of the Five Elements Stele.

All eyes were instantly drawn to the display as the marker representing "Lei" flickered erratically before vanishing entirely from the list, as if utterly eradicated by an unseen force.

The commotion that erupted among those present reached an all-time high, with waves of discussion surging.

"Look! Lei’s name has vanished! This means..." a young woman exclaimed, pointing at the screen, her voice trembling with disbelief and excitement.

"Precisely. According to the rules etched upon the Five Elements Stele, the erasure of a name signifies but one grim outcome—death," an elder stated, his voice heavy with experience.

With "Lei"’s name disappearing, subsequent entries, such as Tian Sha and Dracula, shifted upward fluidly, much like water finding its new course.

This undeniable sequence of events served as irrefutable proof that "Lei" had indeed met his demise.

"Lei… he’s dead too?"

"Macaron perished not so long ago, and now Lei follows suit! How much time has passed?"

"Heavens! The top five positions on the Five Elements Stele remained unchanged for years. For two to be directly removed, and now, in less than a month’s span, two have fallen…"

"..."

Murmurs of shock and fervent speculation filled the air.

Word of this astonishing news spread like wildfire, swiftly reaching the throngs gathered outside the War God Competition.

Through undisclosed channels, the information pierced the spatial barrier, reaching the ears of the multitude assembled before the colossal screen within the Five Elements Land.

"I just heard, Lei’s name has been struck from the Five Elements Stele."

"Could it be that Lei, once such a formidable presence, has truly met his end?"

"It certainly appears so. Without a shadow of a doubt, Lin Dong is the one who took his life."

"Astonishing! This year’s War God Competition is shaping up to unleash an unprecedented tempest."

"This Lin Dong truly causes upheaval. On the Five Elements Stele alone, he has eliminated two former holders of second-rank positions."

"Hush! Speak softly. What if he could somehow overhear? A mere glance from him might end your life."

"He’s within the Five Elements Land, so you can rest easy. He cannot possibly hear us. If he were here, I would never dare utter such words."

"..."

A cacophony of whispers and exclamations blended, creating an atmosphere thick with unspoken tension.

Lei’s demise not only instigated a seismic shift in the competitive hierarchy within the Five Elements Land but also ignited a tremendous stir in the world beyond, fueling everyone’s anticipation and intense curiosity regarding the ultimate victor of this War God Competition.

At this very moment, both within and outside the confines of the Five Elements Land, every gaze was fixed upon the individual known as Lin Dong.

His name, once more, echoed across the entirety of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

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