Previously on Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain...
The White-clothed Blood Monk fought against Tian Sha and Blood Fool, holding out as he awaited Lin Dong's return. Despite doubts from his opponents, the Monk maintained his faith in Lin Dong. Suddenly, Lin Dong announced he had not only recovered but also broken through, appearing with immense power. He unleashed the mighty 'Law of Heaven and Earth,' overwhelming Tian Sha and Blood Fool, who recognized the danger and decided to flee.
As Lin Dong ascended to the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm, Tian Sha’s countenance grew darker than the deepest night. He understood that Lin Dong’s advancement was far more than a simple increase in cultivation; it was a profound transformation, propelling him into the league of true powerhouses. Reaching the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm granted him the divine might of the Law of Heaven and Earth.
This formidable power, the Law of Heaven and Earth, is typically wielded only by the elite few who have surpassed the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm. It allows the user to command the very essence of the world, manifesting as colossal mountains or sprawling rivers, wielding control over clouds and rain, capable of moving mountains and churning seas with every exertion. Lin Dong’s breakthrough signified his newfound ability to synchronize with the cosmos, mastering a portion of its inherent laws.
While Tian Sha might have remained indifferent if another martial artist achieved such a realm, Lin Dong was different—he was a legendary figure from the past, a myth whispered about for millennia. Even before this breakthrough, he could barely contend with him, escaping defeat only by a narrow margin. Now, with his enhanced cultivation, Tian Sha knew he stood no chance against Lin Dong.
A flicker of resolute determination ignited in Tian Sha’s eyes, an acknowledgement of an inescapable reality in the face of overwhelming power. He realized that persisting in opposition to Lin Dong was as futile as a pebble striking a boulder, a path to utter destruction. Consequently, he swiftly signaled Blood Fool, and in shared understanding, they resolved to withdraw immediately, conserve their strength, and plan for a future resurgence.
However, destiny seemed disinclined to grant them such an easy escape. Just as Tian Sha and Blood Fool began to move, intending to leverage their familiarity with the terrain for a stealthy departure into the darkness, the surrounding environment underwent a dramatic and violent transformation. The tranquil night sky was abruptly swallowed by dense clouds, eclipsing the stars and banishing the moonlight. An intensely oppressive aura descended, making the very air feel heavy and suffocating.
Following this, a subtle yet palpable tremor began to shake the earth, reminiscent of a colossal ancient beast stirring from its deep slumber, slowly unfurling its ancient eyes. The fabric of space around them appeared to warp under an unseen force, and time itself seemed to decelerate, inhibiting their movements, rendering each step an arduous struggle.
Tian Sha and Blood Fool exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes reflecting shared confusion. They were acutely aware that such extraordinary celestial phenomena could not be mere coincidence; a far more dreadful power must be at play behind the scenes. Could Lin Dong’s Law of Heaven and Earth be resonating with some cosmic decree? Or had an ancient seal within this land been triggered, poised to unleash unimaginable terror?
If it were the former, the implications were terrifying enough on their own. “Flee swiftly!” Tian Sha commanded. Blood Fool promptly nodded, and both figures transformed into streaks of light, desperately continuing their flight.
As Tian Sha and Blood Fool fled through the night, attempting to escape the sphere of Lin Dong’s overwhelming might, their surroundings rapidly devolved. The sky, once merely overcast, began to twist and contort menacingly, as if the very fabric of existence were being rent asunder by an invisible force. Stars vanished, moonlight dissipated, replaced by an all-consuming void, as though a cosmic abyss gazed back at them.
“This must be one of Lin Dong’s Law of Heaven and Earth techniques!” Tian Sha surmised. While he pondered this, the environment mutated at a dizzying pace, magical qi swirling in the encroaching darkness, space twisting violently, ultimately plunging them into what appeared to be a hellish Demon Realm.
Endless darkness stretched before them, punctuated by an eerie green luminescence that pulsed sporadically, resembling the watchful eyes of spectral entities. The atmosphere was thick with a crushing pressure, making even the act of breathing a hardship. Despite their swift movements, Tian Sha and Blood Fool found themselves ensnared in this domain as if bound by unseen chains, unable to discern an escape route no matter their efforts. Every attempt to breach this intangible barrier felt like colliding with an unseen wall, their power brutally absorbed, leaving only a deeper sense of despair in its wake.
“What is this? Is this Lin Dong’s doing?” Blood Fool’s voice quavered, his disbelief palpable that Lin Dong could manifest such a terrifying expanse. He turned to Tian Sha, his eyes wide with fear and bewilderment. Tian Sha’s expression was grim, concurring with the suspicion that this was likely a specialized manifestation of Lin Dong’s Law of Heaven and Earth. As an adept who had ascended beyond the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm, he possessed a profound understanding of the Law of Heaven and Earth’s capabilities, having witnessed its application by others.
Yet, the execution of the Law of Heaven and Earth had never before resulted in such violent celestial phenomena, much less birthed a Demon Domain Space that appeared to exist apart from the world.
"I cannot say with certainty, but it is highly probable that this is a unique capability of his Law of Heaven and Earth. Lin Dong's Law of Heaven and Earth must be unlike the conventional ones," Tian Sha stated with gravity, an unprecedented sense of peril stirring within his heart.
Regardless of its origin, this newly formed space was not something they could easily contend with.
It presented a problem even more formidable than the 'Shura Blood Domain'.
"We can no longer afford to remain idle," Tian Sha's voice echoed through the profound silence. "We must take the initiative, unleash our most potent assault, and ascertain if we can breach the dimensional barrier of this Demon Domain Space."
Upon hearing this, a resolute gleam flickered in Blood Fool's eyes.
He understood acutely that at this juncture, they possessed no alternative but to commit their full strength in the desperate hope of discovering a path to survival.
Consequently, he gave a slight nod, positioning himself alongside Tian Sha, ready to unleash the Blood Clan's forbidden technique—the Blood Shadow Sky Splitting Strike.
The Blood Shadow Sky Splitting Strike, a clandestine and forbidden secret art of the Blood Clan, necessitates the user to expend a substantial amount of blood essence and life force to coalesce a devastating power capable of rending the fabric of space itself. Instantly, Blood Fool's eyes ignited with a scarlet hue, akin to blazing flames, faint crimson threads coursing beneath his skin as if his very blood was reaching a state of violent effervescence.
Following this, he swiftly formed a series of hand seals, vocalizing ancient incantations. With a deep, rumbling roar, an immense shadow blade, forged entirely from blood energy, slowly materialized before him, emanating arcane yet formidable energetic undulations.
Meanwhile, Tian Sha was not idle. He inhaled deeply, every fiber of his being taut, as though he were meticulously extracting every last vestige of his power.
Lifting both hands above his head, palms nearing each other, he uttered a low chant. An unseen force surged within him, gradually coalescing into a brilliant, resplendent light that ascended directly toward the heavens.
This was Tian Sha's divine skill from the Heavenly Realm—the Sky Splitting Slash, a technique renowned for its ability to sever all bonds, both tangible and intangible.
As Blood Fool's Blood Shadow Sky Splitting Strike and Tian Sha's Sky Splitting Slash were unleashed in unison, the two devastating attacks streaked across the night sky like celestial projectiles, propelled by an unstoppable force of annihilation, and collided fiercely with the confining boundary of the Demon Domain Space.
Yet, to their utter astonishment, that seemingly fragile boundary wall stood unyielding, as resolute as solid bedrock, utterly unmoved, not even the slightest fissure appearing.
The potent energy of the two combined attacks, upon making contact with the barrier, appeared to dissolve into nothingness, consumed by an intangible, insatiable force.
Witnessing this outcome, the countenances of Tian Sha and Blood Fool instantly turned grim.
They grasped intuitively that the formidable resilience of this Demon Domain Space far surpassed their wildest estimations, rendering their combined, powerful offensive utterly incapable of causing even the smallest disturbance.
In this moment, they felt akin to prisoners trapped within an inescapable confinement, confronting challenges and dangers of an unprecedented magnitude.
