Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2876 - 2875: Third Layer Heaven Bottleneck

Lin Dong procured a multitude of precious herbs and a stack of Deadwood Pills from his Dragon Ring Space.

Chen Qing ingested the Deadwood Pills as if they were simple snacks.

After all, there was an abundance of medicinal pills, and he possessed the ability to perform alchemy himself.

Such boldness!

In addition, he produced numerous other herbs.

All the Heavenly and Earthly treasures acquired within the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, provided they were over a century old, were brought forth by him.

Furthermore, he activated the 'Five Elements Origin Heart'.

"First, I must restore my Inner Qi to its zenith. Then, I will consume these herbs..."

With meticulous care, he handled these herbs, ingesting them one by one in a precise sequence.

He began with an herb known as the 'Revitalizing Vine,' its leaves a vibrant emerald, its stems as supple as silk, reputed for its miraculous ability to restore vigor and nourish Qi and blood.

This particular herb was previously obtained from the storage bag of the 'Jile War God' subsequent to his demise.

Lin Dong delicately plucked the leaves of the Revitalizing Vine and introduced them into the prepared medicinal liquid, stirring gently to gradually infuse the medicine's potency.

As the liquid warmed, billows of invigorating aroma wafted towards him, instilling a sense of refreshment and contentment.

Next, he presented the 'Blood Coagulation Fruit,' a fruit cultivated in frigid environments, its exterior possessing the hardness of iron, yet concealing a wealth of Life Energy within.

This was acquired during prior expeditions in the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, within the Five Great Domains, and had remained stored in the Dragon Ring Space, unused until now.

He was now prepared to utilize it.

Lin Dong carefully fractured the fruit's protective shell, revealing its crystalline, Blood Jade-like flesh.

He chewed the flesh thoroughly, perceiving a potent, warm force erupt within his mouth, which then flowed down his throat into his Dantian, harmonizing with the Spiritual Power inherent in his body, revitalizing his blood and Meridians.

As moments elapsed, Lin Dong successively consumed various rare herbs such as the 'Spiritual Spring Herb' and 'Dragon's Saliva,' each herb taken in a specific order and method to maximize the recovery benefits.

He closed his eyes, focusing intently, directing the medicinal essence to permeate his being, nurturing every cell and healing every latent injury.

Four hours might constitute a mere fraction of the night for ordinary individuals, but for Lin Dong, this was the pivotal period wherein his physical condition ascended from the abyss to its utmost potential.

Throughout these four hours, he underwent what felt like a profound baptism of both body and spirit. His Spiritual Power grew more refined and formidable, his Qi and blood flowed with the vitality of a surging river, and his physical prowess and resilience were markedly amplified.

Upon the final absorption of the medicinal remnants, Lin Dong's eyes slowly opened, revealing an unprecedented luminescence within.

He understood that his current state had been restored to its absolute peak.

Lin Dong drew a deep breath, sensing the surging power coursing through him, his heart filled with both confidence and eager anticipation.

He knew that the subsequent step involved the critical act of consuming the 'Water Origin' to surmount the bottleneck of the Third Layer Heaven.

Lin Dong delicately retrieved a small Jade Bottle from the Dragon Ring Space; the bottle emanated a soft azure luminescence, seemingly imbued with a mystical energy.

His fingers lightly caressed the bottle's surface, detecting faint Spiritual Power fluctuations emanating from it, a flicker of solemnity and eagerness crossing his features.

Contained within this Jade Bottle was precisely the 'Water Origin' he had long anticipated, an item capable of facilitating his breakthrough to the Third Layer Heaven.

He inhaled deeply, dispelling all extraneous thoughts, holding the Jade Bottle with unwavering steadiness, as if performing a sacred rite.

Lin Dong's gaze intensified, becoming exceptionally sharp. He gently removed the stopper, revealing a droplet, clear as morning dew, suspended at the bottle's opening. It radiated a faint blue glow, seemingly holding the profound power and mysteries of the cosmos.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Dong decisively scooped up the droplet, slowly bringing it towards his lips.

The instant it made contact, he perceived an ancient resonance, the droplet appearing to synchronize with the Spiritual Power within his body in an inexplicable manner.

He closed his eyes, drawing a profound breath, and then the droplet descended his throat, entering his body.

Once inside, the droplet transmuted into a revitalizing and formidable essence, swiftly coursing through his Meridians. This energy appeared sentient; it autonomously sought out every node of Spiritual Power within Lin Dong's physique, merging with it, thereby purifying and enhancing his Spiritual Power, rendering it more potent and refined.

However, this was clearly merely the prelude. He had, at this juncture, consumed but a single droplet of Water Origin.

This quantity was demonstrably insufficient.

He resolved to consume the entirety of the Water Origin present...

On the other side, as Lin Dong found himself enveloped in a crucial juncture of his personal advancement, the outer world's turmoil appeared to exist beyond his awareness.

Concurrently, a spectacle of intense combat unfolded above.

The central figures were the elegantly attired, white-robed Blood Monk, possessing an ethereal aura, and his two formidable adversaries, Tian Sha and Blood Fool.

Four hours of relentless clashing had transpired, enough to alter the very character of the landscape, casting a shadow over the sun and moon.

Positioned at the vortex of this confrontation, the white-robed Blood Monk moved with a grace reminiscent of willow down drifting on the wind – light yet remarkably resilient. Each of his motions, though hinting at a trace of blood, did not betray the compassion inherent in Buddhist teachings.

The air itself seemed to erupt with explosive sounds accompanying his fist winds and palm shadows; every single blow possessed the power to splinter rock and shatter timber.

Tian Sha’s expression, at this moment, betrayed a rare intensity of focus.

Nearby, Blood Fool, wreathed in a swirling crimson mist, resembled an Asura emerged from the pits of hell. His assaults were ferociously unconventional, yet they failed to even slightly unsettle the white-robed Blood Monk.

A sense of surprise stirred within Tian Sha. He had initially presumed that, in partnership with Blood Fool, overcoming the white-clothed Blood Monk – currently ranked first on the Five Elements Stele – would be a mere matter of time. However, the unfolding reality dealt a significant blow to this assumption.

"It is no wonder you have distinguished yourself on the Five Elements Stele. To endure for four hours against the combined might of Blood Fool and myself, your power is indeed the closest to the Sub-ancestor level."

Tian Sha's words contained a palpable undercurrent of reluctance. He was compelled to acknowledge that the white-robed Blood Monk standing before him represented the closest entity to the Sub-ancestor Realm he had ever encountered, even eclipsing Lin Dong, whom he had previously harbored concerns about, in this regard.

Upon hearing this assessment, the white-robed Blood Monk simply inclined his head slightly, his eyes closing. A subtle smile played on his lips, as if the surrounding chaos held no bearing on his state of being.

After a considerable pause, he slowly articulated, his voice resounding with the clarity of a spring: "While this humble monk cannot guarantee victory against you two esteemed benefactors, I gave my word to Lin Dong to occupy you for half a day. Thus, I shall exert my utmost effort, honoring that commitment to him."

Tian Sha responded with a derisive scoff, his tone laced with contempt: "Hmph, that Lin Dong has likely vanished into the chaos by now. Only someone as naive as you would place faith in his unsubstantiated pledge."

From Tian Sha's perspective, compared to the seemingly indomitable white-robed Blood Monk before him, Lin Dong undoubtedly represented a prize of far greater significance.

After all, Lin Dong not only possessed the Precious Water Origin but also boasted a peerless, almost mythical physique, a rarity rarely seen in millennia. The benefits reaped from his demise would far surpass any advantage gained from defeating the white-robed Blood Monk.

This entire engagement, though not directly involving Lin Dong, was inextricably linked to him at every turn.

Meanwhile, Lin Dong remained deep underground, diligently pursuing his breakthrough!