Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2828 - 2827: This Small Matter
Previously on Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain...
Silhouetted against the dappled light filtering through the dense foliage of the Five Elements Land, Lin Dong’s form moved with an almost spectral grace. His breathing exercises were complete, restoring him to his full physical prime.
Unaware of the world beyond this verdant realm, Lin Dong was effectively cut off. His sole connection to the outside was the War God Token, an artifact meticulously logging his exploits against fearsome beasts.
With each swift arc of his blade, the roars of creatures echoed and faded, their demise adding to Lin Dong’s growing tally on the War God Token. He gently touched the faintly glowing token, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.
The number of demon beasts vanquished had surged past thirty thousand, an astronomical figure that placed him in a league far above his rivals.
Behind him, the contestant in second place had barely surpassed ten thousand, a chasm of over twenty thousand separating them from Lin Dong’s dominant score.
"It appears that with the demon beasts 'Thunder' – who previously held the second rank – hunted, I have truly left everyone trailing in my dust."
Lin Dong mused internally, a subtle smile gracing his lips.
This exceptional accomplishment served not only as a testament to his formidable power but also as a potent retort to those who had actively sought to impede his ascent.
Even if he were to cease all activities within the demon beast territories from this instant, his commanding lead would undoubtedly secure his position atop the leaderboard, allowing him to await the final judgment of the War God Competition with unshakeable confidence.
Yet, Lin Dong's participation in the War God Competition encompassed more than merely clinching the top spot.
He harbored other, more pressing objectives!
He was acutely aware that the true trials and tribulations were only just commencing.
Silently strategizing his next moves, he temporarily set aside the pursuit of demon beasts, redirecting his focus toward two more critical and time-sensitive undertakings.
The foremost was exacting vengeance upon those who had harbored murderous intentions towards him, even attempting to end his life.
The names Golden Buddha Kuerzan, Gale Queen, and Dragon Knight Vincent were now indelibly marked on his personal execution list.
These individuals possessed not only immense strength but also a knack for weaving insidious plots from the shadows, transforming them into absolute adversaries of Lin Dong.
It was a zero-sum game: either they perish, or he does. Reconciliation was an impossibility.
Lin Dong understood that to persevere on the path of the Martial Way and ultimately reach its zenith, he must systematically eliminate these nascent threats.
"They once sought to claim my life, therefore, I cannot simply await my own demise," Lin Dong declared, his gaze hardening with resolve.
Each of these three figures presented a unique and formidable challenge.
The factions they commanded were even more intricate and powerful.
He would need to craft ingenious strategies, leverage every available resource, and identify the most opportune moment to deliver a decisive, fatal blow to his antagonists.
Beyond the planned retribution against Golden Buddha Kuerzan, Gale Queen, and Dragon Knight Vincent, another objective, more profound and urgent, resonated within Lin Dong's heart, serving as a guiding star in the celestial expanse.
This was the quest to uncover the legendary Origin Power within this land brimming with marvels and daunting challenges.
Origin Power represented the most enigmatic and potent wellspring of energy in the Five Elements Land. It was not merely the life force of this ancient domain but also the ultimate prize pursued by countless cultivators.
According to ancient scriptures, Origin Power contained the purest essence of the cosmos, possessing the ability to shatter the limitations of one's current realm and facilitate a monumental leap in cultivation.
For Lin Dong, it presented not only a swift path to augmenting his strength but also his sole viable hope of breaking through the bottleneck separating the Second Heaven from the Third Heaven, thereby ascending to a higher plane of existence.
Lin Dong was acutely aware that locating the Origin Power amidst the vast and perilous expanse of the Five Elements Land would be an undertaking of immense difficulty.
It might lie concealed within the deepest mountain recesses, lurk beneath the turbulent currents of raging rivers, or perhaps reside in obscure, seldom-visited locales safeguarded by ancient, potent wards.
However, irrespective of its hidden location, Lin Dong was unyieldingly determined to embark on this exploration. He recognized that only by mastering this power could he progress further on his future journey and effectively shield himself and those dear to him.
Given that virtually no one had ever ventured into the Five Elements Land prior to his arrival, there were naturally no existing maps or records detailing its geographical layout.
Lin Dong was compelled to chart the entirety of the Five Elements Land through his own efforts.
Nevertheless, this formidable task would not commence immediately.
His immediate priority was to locate War God Hei Long.
They had previously designated a meeting point, and his sole remaining action was to proceed and find him. War God Hei Long awaited his arrival there.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~" Having already pinpointed the intended location, Lin Dong set off directly toward his objective.
With the astonishing speed he possessed, reaching his destination was a swift endeavor.
Within a secluded cave, War God Hei Long had been anticipating his arrival since Lin Dong's departure. Upon observing his return, Hei Long exclaimed, "War God Lin, you have returned." "I observed the tally and ranking of beasts you felled on the War God Token, and I surmised that you emerged victorious in this engagement." "You eliminated Thunder?" While the count of demon beasts Lin Dong had slain, as displayed on the War God Token, did indeed suggest this outcome, War God Hei Long found it somewhat difficult to accept and sought direct confirmation from Lin Dong. Lin Dong acknowledged with a smile, "Indeed, I brought about his demise!" "However, though I defeated him, I also acquired three new adversaries." With that, he recounted to War God Hei Long the details of the fierce confrontation with Thunder and the ambush they had devised. War God Hei Long was stunned to hear the account. "War God Lin, facing an encirclement by four Secondary Ancestor-level opponents, you not only held your ground but managed to kill one and depart without a scratch! This is truly astonishing!" War God Hei Long was profoundly impressed by Lin Dong's prowess. Among those who had not yet reached the Secondary Ancestor level, who could possibly achieve such a feat? Could even that White-clothed Blood Monk have accomplished this? Initially, he had imagined a straightforward one-on-one duel between Thunder and Lin Dong, where Lin Dong emerged victorious. Even that scenario would have been remarkable, but it paled in comparison to the actual truth. Ordinarily, such displays did not faze him; as a national War God, what sights had he not witnessed? He could maintain composure even when leading tens of thousands of soldiers against an opposing nation. Yet, at this moment, he was genuinely taken aback! Lin Dong chuckled, saying, "Enough, compose yourself. You are a national War God, after all. Do not be so astonished by such a minor affair." War God Hei Long: "..." Confronting an encirclement of four individuals just below the Secondary Ancestor tier, each a first-tier presence, and then succeeding in eliminating one while retreating unscathed – was this truly a minor matter? It was highly probable that even the Heavenly Envoy, if present, would find it difficult to suppress their shock, likely reacting in a manner quite similar to his own.