Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2845 - 2844: Another Medicine King

Deeper into the enigmatic water attribute forest Lin Dong ventured, each stride feeling like an unfolding revelation.

The atmosphere was thick with an intensely concentrated water spiritual energy, estimated to be a hundredfold more potent than the outside world, invigorating the senses and hinting at burgeoning cultivation levels.

He marveled at this locale, perceiving it as a natural repository of immense wealth, where Heavenly and Earthly treasures sprouted freely, bestowed as the most extravagant gifts from the cosmos.

In every direction, diverse precious herbs gleamed with an alluring luminescence. The essential components for concocting the Water Repelling Pill were as abundant as common weeds within this aquatic domain, displaying a purity and age far exceeding anything Lin Dong had previously encountered.

Furthermore, the primary ingredients for the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill flourished near pristine streams, each specimen exceptionally clear and emitting a subtle, cool fragrance, as if capable of purifying the very essence of one's being.

Even more astonishing was the commonplace nature of Heavenly and Earthly treasures exceeding five centuries in age.

Navigating through rock formations and dense aquatic flora, Lin Dong managed to discover over ten such rare herbs within a mere few hours.

Their roots, firmly anchored in soil rich with spirit stones, absorbed the vital essence of heaven and earth, with each leaf radiating potent life energy.

Just as he believed the wonders of this water domain had been fully revealed, six plants, each over a millennium old and classified as semi Medicine Kings, materialized before his eyes.

These semi Medicine Kings emanated a soft spiritual radiance, appearing as celestial masterpieces, so exquisite they inspired a sense of reverence before touch.

A quickening in Lin Dong's pulse accompanied this discovery; the inherent value of these semi Medicine Kings possessed the potential to convulse the entirety of the Martial Arts World.

Their presence in the outside world, in such quantities, would undoubtedly ignite a monumental uproar.

Yet, here, they appeared as commonplace as fungi after a spring rain.

At this juncture, Lin Dong began to grasp the magnitude of a 'Mountain Chaser's' potential haul.

Nearly every segment of his journey had yielded significant gains.

Contrastingly, in the world beyond, a 'Mountain Chaser' typically unearthed only ordinary finds. His own acquisitions, however, were coveted Heavenly and Earthly treasures sought after by formidable martial artists.

When quantified financially, any single specimen uncovered could sustain an average person for an entire lifetime.

"Struck it rich, truly struck it rich this time," Lin Dong declared to himself, his gaze alight with unrestrained elation.

He approached with meticulous care, diligently collecting these precious herbs into specially prepared jade boxes, exercising extreme caution to prevent any degradation.

Upon collection, he promptly transferred these invaluable herbs into the Dragon Ring Space, where its distinct temporal and spatial properties ensured the maximum preservation of their freshness and medicinal potency.

As Lin Dong prepared to delve further into this uncharted territory, a spectacle unfolding ahead compelled him to halt once more.

Adjacent to a profound pond, a plant emanated a gentle azure glow. Resembling Ganoderma but considerably larger, its leaves shimmered with subtle water ripples, standing in quiet isolation.

It was a Water Ganoderma, exceeding three thousand years in age, a being of Medicine King caliber, its rarity unparalleled even across the vast expanse of the Martial Arts World.

"Medicine King!"

Herbs of Medicine King status were considered supreme treasures, exceptionally scarce, even for a Heavenly Realm cultivator like Lin Dong.

Previously, Tian Sha and Lin Dong had reached an accord: should the Origin Power be singular, it would belong to Lin Dong, provided he gifted Tian Sha a Medicine King.

This agreement underscored the immense value attributed to Medicine Kings.

This particular Medicine King, demonstrably surpassing three millennia and nearing five, harbored a greater potency than typical specimens.

"Fantabulous! If I can secure this Medicine King, in addition to the one acquired from the Jile War God and these recently found Heavenly and Earthly treasures, the combined potency will be sufficient to propel me to the peak of the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven."

"Achieving the peak of the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven, coupled with securing Origin Power, might very well enable my advancement to the Heavenly Realm Third Layer Heaven during the War God Competition!"

At this moment, Lin Dong's heart pounded with an intensity that threatened to cease; he recognized this not merely as an herb, but as a pivotal catalyst for his cultivation journey.

It held the potential to unlock the gateway to higher stratums, specifically the Heavenly Realm Third Layer Heaven.

The Heavenly Realm Third Layer Heaven represented a fundamental divergence from all preceding levels.

Attaining this tier granted the ability to wield the Law of Heaven and Earth!

Should Lin Dong gain mastery over his Law of Heaven and Earth, he harbored the confidence to challenge a true Secondary Ancestor.

In such an event, should he confront a Secondary Ancestor, Lin Dong would no longer require the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique for evasion.

He would engage them directly!

With a deep breath to quell his surging excitement, he slowly drew near the faintly luminous Water Ganoderma, a radiant marvel akin to a water sprite. His fingertips hovered just above the natural wonder, poised to claim it.

But at this pivotal juncture, an ancient and formidable aura abruptly solidified in the surroundings, as if time itself had been frozen by an icy grip.

Within the placid waters of the pond, a gentle disturbance emerged, and then a colossal form erupted from the depths, accompanied by earth-shattering, resonant sounds.

It was a creature that bore a resemblance to a crocodile, yet it was adorned with scales that shimmered with a dark blue luminescence. Its eyes, like frigid stars adrift in an abyss, emanated an aura of supreme authority and unyielding ruthlessness.

This formidable Demon Beast was known as the "Blue Abyss Crocodile Emperor."

The Blue Abyss Crocodile Emperor reigned as the undisputed sovereign of this Medicine King territory, a terrifying entity possessing the might of a Three-star Demon Emperor.

Its immense physique, even in its serene state upon the water's surface, exuded an inherent capacity to annihilate any being foolish enough to contest its dominion.

At this particular moment, it assumed a posture of absolute dominance, vigilantly protecting this exceptionally valuable Water Ganoderma.

This Water Ganoderma was, even within this domain, an extraordinarily rare and treasured Medicine King.

"Intruding human, this Medicine King belongs to me! Any who dare to lay a hand upon it shall be slain without mercy!" The Blue Abyss Crocodile Emperor's voice boomed, a deep, resonant sound akin to an age-old incantation, carrying an authority that brooked no argument.

Its gaze fixed upon Lin Dong, the sheer killing intent radiating from it sent a bone-deep chill through him, leaving him feeling as though his very existence hung precariously at the creature's whim.

The reason for its bold declaration was its swift assessment of the power differential between itself and Lin Dong.

It had discerned that Lin Dong's cultivation level was merely at the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven.

In its estimation, confronting a feeble human at the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven while it stood as a Three-star Demon Emperor was akin to a gnat challenging a towering tree – an act of absurd overconfidence.

At this precise moment, its gaze fell upon Lin Dong, whom it already regarded as mere sustenance.

Yet, Lin Dong met its formidable stare and responded with an air of nonchalance, "Senior, I believe this Medicine King is destined for me. Might I humbly request the senior to bestow it upon me?"

"Should the senior agree, I shall then spare your life."

Woosh!

Upon hearing these words, the Blue Abyss Crocodile Emperor was utterly dumbfounded.

It had never in its existence conceived that a martial artist at the Heavenly Realm Second Layer Heaven, standing before it, would possess such audacious nerve.