Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2860 - 2859: Is He a Blood Servant?

On the precipice of Lin Dong's gamble, he ultimately reframed from immediately unleashing the formidable 'Sword Two.'

Facing the relentless pressure from Golden Buddha Kuerzan, the dragon blood coursing through Lin Dong ignited, compelling him to choose an alternative path: the Dragon Blood Holy Body Reverse Scale Transformation.

A resounding dragon's roar echoed as fine dragon scales materialized on Lin Dong's skin. His eyes blazed with golden light, and an ancient, potent aura radiated from him, akin to a colossal dragon awakening from slumber.

Concurrently, he invoked the Limitless Transformation, rendering his form elusive, as if merging with the very fabric of reality, making him exceedingly difficult to pin down.

Bolstered by these dual powers, Lin Dong met Golden Buddha Kuerzan's assault with renewed ferocity.

Each exchange sent tremors through space, causing the heavens and earth themselves to seem to tremble in acknowledgment of their titanic struggle.

While this formidable display fell short of defeating Golden Buddha Kuerzan and even placed him at a slight disadvantage, it became evident that crushing Lin Dong through brute force alone was no simple feat for the Golden Buddha.

A tense, silent stalemate ensued between the two combatants.

Amidst the brutal exchange, Lin Dong's attention was keenly drawn to another pivotal figure on the battlefield: Tian Sha.

To his surprise, Lin Dong observed Tian Sha holding his own against two other exceptionally powerful opponents simultaneously, showing no signs of faltering.

Every movement Tian Sha executed spoke of profound martial arts expertise and a chillingly effective combat intellect.

This insight filled Lin Dong with a sense of awe.

"This Tian Sha is indeed remarkable," Lin Dong mused internally, though his admiration was tempered by a heightened sense of vigilance.

He recognized that the intricacies of this conflict far surpassed initial appearances, with every minute detail potentially holding the key to their ultimate fate.

Just as Lin Dong’s focus was entirely absorbed by the immediate confrontation, a subtle anomaly in Dragon Knight Vincent’s demeanor registered in his peripheral vision.

Vincent, who should have been in pursuit of Tian Sha alongside Gale Queen, exhibited an uncharacteristic restraint in his engagement, appearing to deliberately hold back his true capabilities.

Lin Dong astutely perceived that Vincent was not exerting his full strength during the fight, even seeming to actively avoid decisive clashes with the enemy at critical junctures.

Adding to Lin Dong's growing unease was a faint, almost imperceptible scent emanating from Vincent—a subtle, barely detectable trace of blood.

This aroma, though minuscule, bore an uncanny resemblance to that of Xue Chen, the Blood Clan elite whose demise Lin Dong had personally orchestrated.

Lin Dong's heart began to race, and a startling hypothesis began to form in his mind.

"Could it be that he is... a member of the Blood Clan?" The moment this notion arose, it rapidly spread through Lin Dong's thoughts like an uncontrolled wildfire.

Should Vincent indeed prove to be a Blood Clan operative, the underlying reality of this battle could be far more convoluted and perilous than it currently seemed.

Lin Dong understood the imperative for extreme caution, not only in confronting his present adversaries but also in remaining guarded against potential Blood Clan infiltrators.

"Might this Dragon Knight Vincent be the Blood Servant the White-clothed Blood Monk spoke of?" Lin Dong pondered.

While Lin Dong's mind was a tempest of uncertainty regarding Vincent's true nature, Golden Buddha Kuerzan seized upon his momentary lapse in concentration.

This formidable Buddhist practitioner, a faint, cold smile playing on his lips, addressed Lin Dong with a voice tinged with both displeasure and disdain:

"Lin Dong, Benefactor, to be distracted in a duel with this humble monk. You truly do not hold this humble monk in high regard, do you?"

Upon uttering these words, Golden Buddha Kuerzan remained outwardly still. However, a golden luminescence seemed to envelop him, radiating an aura of solemnity and profound compassion that stood in stark contrast to his earlier battle ferocity.

He slowly raised his hands, palms upturned, as though preparing to receive a benevolent light descending from above.

"Since you are so inclined, allow me to demonstrate my humble monk's 'Great Compassionate Palm'!"

As the declaration concluded, Golden Buddha Kuerzan's palms joined together with astonishing swiftness before parting. He then unleashed a strike towards Lin Dong.

The Great Compassionate Palm is a supreme martial art within Buddhism, predicated on channeling a benevolent heart to transmute all energies to one's advantage.

Golden lotuses appeared to bloom between Golden Buddha Kuerzan's palms, each petal imbued with boundless compassion and majesty. These coalesced into waves of golden energy that surged toward Lin Dong with the force of his palm strike.

Witnessing this, Lin Dong's heart tightened; he recognized the profound power held within this technique.

He immediately propelled his Dragon Blood Holy Body to its peak, his entire form sheathed in shimmering golden dragon scales, ready to meet the impending, lethal blow like a true, awakened dragon.

Simultaneously, he activated the Limitless Transformation, his form flickering, aiming to evade this fearsome strike with minimal cost.

However, the might of the Great Compassionate Palm far surpassed Lin Dong’s prior estimations.

The instant those golden waves impacted Lin Dong, it felt as though countless benevolent chants echoed within his ears, each resonance violently jarring his spirit.

Despite Lin Dong mustering his most potent defense, under the relentless barrage of the Great Compassionate Palm, his entire being was flung away like a kite whose string had snapped, charting a lengthy trajectory across the sky.

As Lin Dong crashed heavily to the earth, he could not suppress a spurt of fresh blood; this marked the first occasion since cultivating the Dragon Blood Holy Body Reverse Scale Transformation and Limitless Transformation that he had faced such an ignominious defeat, bleeding for the very first time.

The crimson fluid staining the corner of his lips offered a faint smile, yet it also underscored the indomitable tenacity and firm resolve gleaming in his eyes.

Though he had coughed up blood, his core being remained unharmed.

Witnessing this outcome, Golden Buddha Kuerzan did not display the anticipated look of triumph. Instead, a sense of astonishment dawned upon his features:

"This actually did not injure you, merely causing you to spit out a mouthful of blood."

He was acutely aware that despite Lin Dong's blood loss, he was not critically wounded; indeed, Lin Dong's survival of his palm strike might be considered beyond his wildest conjectures.

Golden Buddha Kuerzan's expression grew grave. He perceived that the Lin Dong before him possessed a far greater strength than readily apparent, and this confrontation might prove more arduous than he had initially foreseen.

Following Lin Dong expelling a mouthful of blood, he resolutely pushed himself to his feet once more.

Close by, Tian Sha's voice resonated once again.

"Brother Lin, you can barely hold on. What are you still holding back for? Quickly unleash Sword Two! If you don't use Sword Two, both of us are fated to perish here today."

Upon hearing Tian Sha's urgent plea, Lin Dong's internal uncertainties intensified.

He found himself utterly unable to gauge the true nature of this Tian Sha. What manner of person was he? What were his underlying intentions?

This individual had persistently implored him to employ 'Sword Two.'

Even if he were to deploy 'Sword Two' and vanquish Golden Buddha Kuerzan, he would still face the daunting prospect of battling two opponents.

"Regardless of his identity, I still harbor no trust in him at this juncture. Therefore, I absolutely cannot allow myself to descend into the most perilous of circumstances..."

"Sword Two must remain unused for now."

Lin Dong's thoughts solidified.

Concurrently, his mind grappled with an alternative possibility: could there be a method, without resorting to 'Sword Two,' to defeat or even eliminate this Golden Buddha Kuerzan?