Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2833 - 2832: Cooperation Reached!

"’Rely on me?’" Lin Dong’s expression displayed clear surprise as his gaze shifted to Tian Sha.

Tian Sha then slowly articulated, "’To be forthright with War God Lin, that origin power is actually located within that specified region!’"

He gestured towards the misty expanse in the distance.

"Some entity has designated it the Forbidden Mist Abyss within the Five Elements Land! However, from my understanding, no one has managed to gain entry due to an existing barrier."

"That particular barrier is insurmountable, even for Secondary Ancestors. Let alone for individuals like us, who rank just below them."

"Furthermore, as you are aware, this Five Elements Land possesses a unique nature; Secondary Ancestors are fundamentally unable to set foot within it. This circumstance has led to a singular outcome—the prohibition remains unbreachable by anyone."

Upon processing this information, Lin Dong’s brows knitted slightly, and he inquired, "’Given that even Secondary Ancestors possess no means to breach it, what is it you seek from me? I, too, am incapable of opening it.’"

"’I do not presume to be more potent than Secondary Ancestor Hai,’"

Tian Sha extended his index finger, an expression of negation on his face, and declared, "’Should one resort to brute force, attempting to shatter it solely through sheer power, then indeed, even Secondary Ancestors would find themselves unable to breach this specific prohibition.’"

"’However, Brother Lin, your situation is distinct. You possess the capability to employ a unique methodology for dismantling that forbidden array. Moreover, throughout the entirety of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, you stand as the sole individual capable of accomplishing this feat.’"

Lin Dong’s brows furrowed once more upon hearing this, and he now grasped the underlying reason for Tian Sha’s insistence on a collaborative venture.

Furthermore, it crossed his mind that Tian Sha might have previously ventured into the Five Elements Land and possessed prior knowledge of the origin power’s location within this vicinity.

Consequently, Tian Sha had harbored a persistent desire to align with Lin Dong!

"’Elaborate further, then, on why I alone can surmount that forbidden array?’" Lin Dong directed another question to Tian Sha.

This time, Tian Sha opted against withholding any information, stating, "’In truth, regarding this Five Elements Land, during its last manifestation, I too entered.’"

"’That was some decades ago. On that occasion, I successfully pinpointed the area harboring the origin power. Regrettably, owing to the presence of the forbidden array, I was effectively barred from entry. I could only watch in helpless resignation as the Five Elements Land sealed itself once more, preventing its acquisition.’"

"’However, despite failing to obtain the origin power, my departure from this place yielded a crucial piece of knowledge.’"

"’That knowledge pertains to the exact nature of the forbidden array encircling the origin power.’"

"’It is identified as a Level 7 Five Elements Array, and the critical component for its deactivation lies in the power of the five elements. You, as far as my intel suggests, previously secured the Five Elements Origin Heart as a reward from the Five Elements Stele. By simply utilizing the Five Elements Origin Heart, you can dismantle the forbidden array; it can be considered an effortless endeavor...’"

"’Brother Lin, I am divulging all these secrets to you because my intention is to foster an honest collaboration, with the shared objective of acquiring that origin power.’"

A prolonged silence ensued after Lin Dong absorbed Tian Sha’s pronouncement.

"’Very well, I consent to a partnership with you. However, prior to proceeding, you must furnish me with detailed information concerning the origin power. I presume Brother Tian Sha possesses extensive knowledge in this regard, correct?’" Lin Dong articulated his terms after a moment of contemplation.

He possessed the option to refuse Tian Sha’s offer and endeavor to penetrate the forbidden array independently. This was particularly feasible given Tian Sha’s assertion that Lin Dong was the sole individual on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield capable of breaching the array.

Should he choose to act alone, the resulting origin power would, by natural consequence, belong exclusively to him.

Yet, Lin Dong did not elect this path.

If he were to pursue such a solitary course, Tian Sha would undoubtedly obstruct his acquisition of the prize. A fierce confrontation would inevitably ensue, forcing Lin Dong into a protracted struggle.

This would result in Lin Dong gaining a formidable adversary within the Extraterrestrial Battlefield. While Lin Dong harbored no fear, the persistent attention of such an entity would, to some degree, prove detrimental.

Naturally, his acceptance of Tian Sha’s collaborative proposition was not primarily motivated by this consideration.

Despite Tian Sha’s considerable strength, he had not yet reached a level that inspired such profound apprehension in Lin Dong. The true impetus behind Lin Dong’s agreement to cooperate stemmed from an alternative rationale.

That reason was the desire to obtain more comprehensive insights into the origin power.

Up to this juncture, his knowledge was limited to the origin power’s capacity to aid Heavenly Realm Martial Artists in overcoming critical thresholds. Beyond this, his understanding was indeed scant.

And Tian Sha, having experienced firsthand the interior of the Five Elements Land, clearly possessed a more profound comprehension of this origin power.

Upon hearing Lin Dong's response, Tian Sha let out a chuckle and stated, "’That is naturally understood. Any questions Brother Lin may have, I shall endeavor to answer them all with complete honesty.’"

"’Perhaps we could engage in discussion as we proceed? This would serve to conserve our valuable time. After all, we have less than three days remaining before the Five Elements Land ceases to be accessible.’"

"’Our journey to that forbidden location necessitates a certain duration; the process of dismantling arrays and overcoming prohibitions also demands time; and finally, the act of entering and securing the origin power consumes additional time.’"

"’Three days is rather tight already. We can’t afford any more delays…"

"’Alright," Lin Dong responded, "’You can lead the way."

Tian Sha gave a nod and made to move. However, before proceeding, he turned his head, his gaze falling upon War God Hei Long. After a brief hesitation, he spoke again:

"’War God Hei Long, the destination we are heading towards is fraught with peril. Will you be accompanying us?"

Lin Dong’s attention also shifted to Hei Long. He then sent a telepathic message, "’War God Hei Long, this Tian Sha is not someone to be trusted. If it were just me, even if he made some scheme against me, I could manage it."

"’But bringing someone else along makes things complicated. Perhaps you could wait for me at our previous rendezvous point…"

War God Hei Long gave a slight nod. Clasping his hands together, he stated, "’Then I shall not go. I wish both War Gods success in advance."

With his words spoken, he departed in the opposite direction.

Once Hei Long was out of sight, Tian Sha nodded in apparent satisfaction. He then gestured invitingly, "’Brother Lin, please proceed!"

Saying this, Tian Sha transformed into a blur and shot off ahead.

Lin Dong followed closely in his wake.

"’This Tian Sha is no ordinary individual. Without employing any ancient martial art body techniques, his speed has already reached ten times the speed of sound. Such velocity is not far removed from Lei, the one I eliminated previously."

"’Although his ranking on the Five Elements Stele is below Macaron, Lei, and the others, his actual combat strength might not necessarily be inferior to theirs," Lin Dong mused inwardly.

He was beginning to realize that the rankings on the Five Elements Stele should perhaps only be regarded as a rough guideline.

Consider the fifth-ranked Blood Clan Earl, Dracula, from the ancient European nation. His prowess was formidable, and Lin Dong himself couldn't definitively state whether Dracula was stronger than Macaron or Lei.

This applied to the current Tian Sha as well!

The reason being, before unleashing their ultimate trump cards, even those ranked slightly lower on the Five Elements Stele might possess the capability to defeat those positioned above them.

As the two journeyed, Lin Dong also recalled the earlier caution given by the white-robed Blood Monk, who held the top rank on the Five Elements Stele.

"’Beware of those in your immediate vicinity!"

With this admonition in mind, Lin Dong unleashed his spiritual power domain, employing his mental prowess to scan Tian Sha. He aimed to detect any distinctive aura indicative of the Blood Clan...