Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2840 - 2839: Tian Sha’s Hidden Skills

In this moment, Lin Dong's eyes were alight with a cold gleam.

He was acutely aware that this presented the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Demon Beast without resorting to the Sword Two.

Without a second thought, he drew in a deep breath, and the Qi within him surged with fierce intensity, akin to an unleashed, unstoppable torrent.

Gripping the sword hilt with both hands, he funneled the Infinite Force contained within him to its absolute peak, concentrating a dazzling luminescence upon the sword's tip, resembling the most radiant star in the nocturnal expanse.

"Whiz!" Accompanied by an piercing sound as it sliced through the air, the Sword of Wuji hurtled towards the Water Evil Demon Ape's vulnerable point with astonishing velocity.

This strike, imbued with the entirety of Lin Dong's inner Qi and his unyielding willpower, cleaved through the atmosphere, leaving a distinct wake.

The instant it perceived this deadly danger, sheer terror and profound despair flickered within the Water Evil Demon Ape's eyes.

It exerted its utmost to evade, yet the Sword of Wuji's speed was overwhelmingly swift, appearing to transcend the very boundaries of time and space, rendering evasion impossible.

At that precise moment, its gaze was filled with resentment and disbelief, utterly unable to fathom how a martial artist at the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven could manifest such breathtaking power.

"Snicker!" A subtle sound resonated as the Sword of Wuji found its mark precisely upon the Water Evil Demon Ape's critical spot.

The sword's point breached its form, causing a copious flow of crimson blood to erupt outwards.

"No, how can I perish by the hand of a mere Heavenly Realm Second Layer human? If I were to meet my end, it should be at the hands of a Secondary Ancestor...

The Water Evil Demon Ape's physique convulsed violently for a moment before it collapsed unceremoniously to the ground, its immense bulk kicking up a cloud of dust upon impact, causing the surrounding foliage to tremble.

In that instant, the sword tip within Lin Dong's grasp shimmered with a subdued luminescence, as if exulting in the triumph of victory.

He sheathed his blade and cast a solemn gaze upon the fallen Water Evil Demon Ape.

This once-insolent demonic beast had now completely surrendered its vital energies, the residual spark in its eyes steadily dimming.

The surrounding environment gradually returned to a state of tranquility, with only the gentle rustling of leaves stirred by the breeze and the distant melodic chirping of birds disturbing the quiet.

Lin Dong observed the colossal carcass of the Water Evil Demon Ape sprawled on the earth and declared with a cold edge, "To perish by my hand is a more esteemed fate than to fall to a Secondary Ancestor!"

Tian Sha could not refrain from offering praise, "Brother Lin is truly magnificent! You speak the truth, this malevolent beast, meeting its demise at your hands, is indeed more honorable than if it were a Secondary Ancestor who struck the final blow."

"After all, Brother Lin possesses the bearing of a mythical figure from ten thousand years past. Given the right circumstances, you shall undoubtedly challenge the foremost figure in Martial Arts History!"

"To die at the hands of the future greatest in Martial Arts History, its demise is not without justification."

Lin Dong remained silent but responded with a lighthearted chuckle, "Brother Tian Sha, you too possess hidden depths, capable of executing the Space Transfer Technique.

"It appears, Brother Tian Sha, that even when confronting an existence at the Sub Ancestor level, you possess means of survival."

Tian Sha simply shook his head, replying, "When compared to Brother Lin, what am I but insignificant? Brother Lin's Earth Dragon Treasure Technique is truly peerless."

"Once activated, even a Secondary Ancestor would be unable to locate you."

Lin Dong recollected the instances when Tian Sha had communicated with him while he was concealed beneath the ground using the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique earlier.

"Brother Tian Sha, when I employed the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique to conceal myself underground, how were you able to ascertain my presence and communicate with me?" Lin Dong finally voiced this perplexing inquiry.

Upon hearing his question, Tian Sha fell into a brief silence before offering a candid response:

"Brother Lin, in truth, I merely employed a subtle stratagem against you earlier. Had I not taken that action, I would have been incapable of pinpointing Brother Lin's location."

"After all, that is the concealment technique derived from the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique; even a Secondary Ancestor cannot discern it. How could I possibly possess greater ability than a Secondary Ancestor?"

"You performed some action upon me?" Lin Dong's expression shifted to one of mild displeasure.

Tian Sha quickly offered an explanation, stating, "Brother Lin, you harbored doubts about me previously. Similarly, I did not fully trust you. Fearing that you might abscond, I affixed a mark upon you."

"I shall remove it for you presently!"

As he spoke, he began to approach Lin Dong.

Lin Dong's visage took on a slightly somber hue, whereupon he closed his eyes and utilized his mental power to conduct an internal examination.

He indeed discovered that, somewhere within his being, Tian Sha had implanted a specific mark.

That particular mark would have been exceedingly difficult to detect were he not an individual possessing Spiritual Power at the fortieth rank.

Even so, he only managed to locate it specifically after receiving the explicit reminder from Tian Sha.

Had it not been for that prompt, he would not have become aware of its presence prior.

With a calm demeanor, Lin Dong stated, "Brother Tian Sha need not act; I have already located the mark and will remove it myself."

Immediately following these words, Lin Dong employed his mental power to obliterate the mark.

Witnessing this, Tian Sha's expression shifted once more. He mused internally, "Such potent mental power, capable of eradicating my 'Heavenly Kill Mark.' That is a spatial mark, continuously shifting within the body."

This intricate nature was precisely why Lin Dong had remained oblivious to it previously.

The spatial mark was profoundly mysterious, affixed without leaving any discernible trace.

If placed upon another martial artist, even if Tian Sha confessed its presence, they would remain utterly incapable of discovering it.

Only an individual like Lin Dong, possessing spiritual power at the fortieth rank, could detect its existence and successfully purge it.

Following Lin Dong's successful removal of the mark, an uncomfortable silence settled between the two.

For a period, the atmosphere became palpably heavy.

At this juncture, with the echoes of their fierce battle still reverberating, the air was imbued with a mingled scent of lingering blood alongside the refreshing aroma of grass and wood.

Lin Dong and Tian Sha remained stationary beside the colossal carcass of the Water Evil Demon Ape, enveloped by the surrounding desolation that stood as a testament to the intense conflict they had just survived. Within themselves, both men experienced a profound internal turmoil, mirroring the ferocity of their fight.

The Water Evil Demon Ape, a formidable demon beast that had long dominated this territory, possessed potent water magic and an almost unbreakable constitution.

Yet, today, it ultimately succumbed to Lin Dong's blade. Its once cunning eyes, which had previously gleamed with malevolent intelligence, were now vacant, leaving behind only a mammoth husk of a corpse lying silently amidst the fallen leaves.

"Whoosh~~~"

Just as the pair stood in quiet contemplation, a cluster of ghostly blue light emanated from the gradually cooling corpse of the Water Evil Demon Ape. It seemed to encapsulate boundless life force and vitality, standing out distinctly in the dim illumination.

This radiant blue mass was the condensed essence of water energy within the Water Evil Demon Ape's being – a manifestation of the five-element energies, quintessentially pure and exuding immense power. It was a coveted treasure for any cultivator.

As its water essence emerged, the eerie atmosphere was abruptly shattered.

Lin Dong's gaze was immediately ensnared by the luminous blue cluster, his heart stirred by a wave of anticipation.

He possessed a clear understanding that the direct assimilation of five-element energy by any cultivator could significantly accelerate the advancement of their cultivation realm. For a martial artist like himself, blessed with a five-element physique, it represented an invaluable treasure.

He turned his head to observe Tian Sha, who stood beside him. Tian Sha, too, displayed a visible excitement, clearly captivated by the sudden appearance of the potent water energy.

Though Tian Sha presented an outward appearance of composure, a deep, uncontainable yearning for the water energy churned within him.

After all, for any cultivator relentlessly pursuing ultimate power, such an exceptional opportunity was virtually priceless.

Nevertheless, Tian Sha exhibited a remarkable degree of prudence. He recalled how, during the recent engagement, it was Lin Dong's exceptional strategy and unyielding resolve that ultimately exploited the Water Evil Demon Ape's critical weakness, leading to its demise.

More significantly, he recollected his prior underhanded act of placing a spatial mark on Lin Dong in an attempt to track him. To now contend for the water energy would represent a lapse in integrity far more egregious.

Consequently, a smile graced Tian Sha's lips – a smile tinged with acceptance and a sense of relief. He declared in a clear voice:

"Brother Lin, today's victory owes a profound debt to your prowess. The Water Evil Demon Ape ultimately met its end through your efforts; therefore, the water energy contained within it rightfully belongs to you. I, Tian Sha, while relishing a good battle, also adhere to principles of fair play and have no desire to be perceived as untrustworthy."

"As such, I present this water energy to you."

He then formally offered the water energy to Lin Dong, harboring a hope that Lin Dong might overlook his earlier transgression with the 'spatial mark'.