Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2853 - 2852: Restraint

Lin Dong's heart burned with fury, yet he recognized that the Water Origin was deliberately attempting to drain his physical and mental reserves through provocation.

Suddenly, a brilliant thought, like a beacon in the darkness, illuminated Lin Dong's mind: "Martial Power attacks are ineffective, but what about attacks using Spiritual Power?"

This nascent idea ignited within Lin Dong, spreading like an untamed wildfire through his consciousness.

He perceived this as the opportune moment to forge an unconventional path, to confront the seemingly indomitable Water Origin with the might of Spiritual Power.

In the subsequent moment, Lin Dong drew a deep, resolute breath, his eyes ablaze with an unprecedented determination and luminescence.

He understood with stark clarity that against the ancient and formidable Water Origin, conventional physical and elemental assaults would prove futile; only by harnessing his seldom-used mental power could he possibly carve out a path to survival in this dire predicament.

Lin Dong closed his eyes, purifying his focus, and the aura surrounding him began to subtly shift, resonating with the ebb and flow of his willpower, casting an intangible yet palpable sense of oppression upon the atmosphere.

His spiritual world unfurled, vast and cosmic, allowing pure, potent mental power to surge forth from its depths, converging within his outstretched palm.

With his will acting as a precise guide, this mental power gradually coalesced, ultimately manifesting as a Sword of Spiritual Power. It shimmered with an ethereal deep blue light, its tip quivering faintly, hinting at an unimaginable power capable of rending the very fabric of space.

"Go!" Lin Dong's voice, though low, carried immense force as he unleashed the Sword of Spiritual Power. It streaked across the sky like a bolt of lightning, cleaving the air with a sharp report, aimed directly at the ostensibly invisible yet unbreakable "Origin Water Shield."

This singular strike embodied his complete focus and unleashed power. The instant the sword's tip made contact with the shield's surface, a thunderous explosion echoed.

"Boom!"

The surface of the Origin Water Shield rippled with delicate waves, reminiscent of a pebble disturbing the placid surface of a tranquil lake, shattering its former stillness.

This phenomenon clearly demonstrated that Lin Dong's spiritual assault possessed a greater efficacy than any previous attempt, at the very least instilling a sense of threat within the Water Origin.

The expression of the Water Origin, or more accurately, its intangible will, flickered visibly, betraying a mixture of surprise and wariness.

It uttered a low murmur, its voice resonating through the peculiar space seemingly woven from water elements:

"You wield mental power as a cultivator! Furthermore, your Spiritual Power cultivation is not insignificant. This is truly uncommon."

Lin Dong acutely detected the undercurrent of apprehension in the Water Origin's tone, and a flicker of delight sparked within him.

His years of dedicated cultivation had taught him that an opponent's fear invariably presented the most opportune moment for a counterattack.

He surmised that the Water Origin harbored a specific vulnerability towards cultivators of mental power, potentially serving as the linchpin for turning the tide of the conflict.

Consequently, without a moment's hesitation, Lin Dong channeled his spiritual power once more, this time holding nothing back. He concentrated his entire spiritual essence to its absolute limit, nearly depleting the vastness of his spiritual world.

With his will surging anew, a Sword of Spiritual Power, grander and more resplendent than the last, slowly materialized in the air. Its blade radiated a potent glow, appearing to banish all surrounding darkness, its tip's point of focus causing the very air to tremble.

"Boom!!" Accompanying Lin Dong's all-encompassing strike, this colossal sword, forged from his full spiritual might, advanced upon the Water Origin's shield with an inexorable, unstoppable momentum.

The collision between sword and shield ignited an even more violent tempest of energy fluctuations, as if the entire dimension was being violently shaken at that precise instant.

Under the immense strain, the Origin Shield convulsed violently, emitting a piercing, ear-splitting roar, teetering on the brink of complete disintegration.

However, as the chaotic energies subsided, despite the violent tremors it endured, the Origin Water Shield remained resolutely intact, not fully shattered.

"Haha..."

The laughter of the Water Origin reverberated through the space, laced with a distinct hint of mockery and triumph.

"A pity. Your mental power is formidable, yet it hovers only around level forty. While level forty is rare, it is still insufficient to breach my Origin Water Shield, meticulously refined from the very essence of water. Had you achieved the forty-fifth rank, perhaps a sliver of hope might have existed. But alas, you fall short."

The Water Origin's pronouncements seemed to extinguish the nascent flame of hope that had just begun to flicker within Lin Dong.

Yet, instead of succumbing to despair, he gleaned crucial new intelligence from its words: the Water Origin did indeed possess a deep-seated fear of spiritual attacks.

The only shortcoming was that his current spiritual offensive lacked the requisite power to overcome its Origin Water Escape.

"You have attacked me for long enough; you must surely be weary. Now, the turn is mine!"

The Water Origin resolved to halt Lin Dong's continuous onslaught, signaling a shift in the battle's dynamics.

While Lin Dong's spiritual assault wasn't potent enough to shatter its 'Origin Water Escape' entirely, it undeniably presented a significant threat.

Unwilling to permit Lin Dong to persist, the entity prepared to unleash a counterattack, aiming to swiftly vanquish him before proceeding to absorb his essence.

"You cultivate mental power; by devouring you, my own growth will be even more substantial."

Once the Water Origin's avaricious declaration concluded, the surrounding space appeared to fall into a sudden stillness, the atmosphere escalating to an extreme degree of tension.

Lin Dong's gaze remained steadfast, though a nascent sense of caution began to stir within his heart.

He recognized that the true confrontation was only now commencing.

The Water Origin had clearly no intention of granting him any further reprieve and resolved to initiate its counterattack, seeking to bring this prolonged contest of wills to a swift conclusion.

With a subtle gesture from the Water Origin, the ambient water elements seemed to heed an unseen summons, rapidly coalescing to forge an exceedingly sharp and transparent Water Sword.

This blade, purely condensed from Origin power, pulsed with a faint azure luminosity, radiating an oppressive coldness that threatened to freeze all in its path.

Confronting this sudden onslaught, Lin Dong opted against evasion.

He understood that mere avoidance would not suffice as a solution; moreover, he was keen to ascertain if his ultimate defensive capabilities could withstand this formidable sword strike from the Water Origin!

Consequently, he promptly channeled the might of his Dragon Blood Holy Body, cloaking himself within a radiant golden aura.

In an instant, he activated the Reverse Scale and Limitless Transformation aspects of the Dragon Blood Holy Body!

Yet, as the sword, meticulously formed from Origin power, sliced through the air and impacted Lin Dong's formidable Dragon Blood Holy Body, a thunderous explosion erupted.

"Boom!"

The sheer force of the impact caused Lin Dong's form to shudder slightly, leaving a faint, ephemeral sword mark upon the golden radiance – a testament to the residual power of the Origin Water Sword.

Observing this, the Water Origin's lips curled into a chilling smile:

"Hehe, your Dragon Blood Holy Body possesses considerable strength, but previously, you overused Flame Power to temper it. Are you unaware that water inherently suppresses fire? Before me, your defenses ultimately reveal their inherent vulnerabilities."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong's brow furrowed, yet his mind delved into introspection. He conceded that he had indeed primarily employed Flame Power in the process of tempering his physical form and augmenting his might.

"It is regrettable; in addition to tempering your body with flames, you also incorporated water, lightning, and wind elements. Had you abstained from these, this single sword strike might not merely have etched a mark upon you, but could have led to your demise."

The Water Origin's voice resonated once more, tinged with a discernible measure of regret and an acknowledgment of Lin Dong's latent potential.

And as these words reached Lin Dong, a sudden spark of understanding ignited within him.

He seemed to have perceived a critical juncture, a turning point.

"Suppression, restraint..." he began to murmur, as if a method to overcome this 'Origin Water Escape' had already begun to crystallize in his thoughts.