Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2907 - 2906: So That’s Because of Me

Thousands of meters below the surface, within the earth's deep, shadowy realms, Lin Dong employed the potent Earth Dragon Treasure Technique. He moved like an unseen terrestrial serpent, weaving through the dense rock and soil until he reached a location that sent shivers down his spine.

This was the perilous entrance to the demon emperor's sanctuary.

Buried beneath the planet's crust, this area pulsed with intense heat. Here, magma churned and roared, resembling a furious, boiling ocean in the perpetual darkness, radiating a stifling warmth and an aura of utter devastation.

The demon emperor's lair ingeniously utilized this natural barrier of magma. With formidable prowess, it carved out a secure dwelling infused with potent energy right along the magma's edge.

On the cavern walls, molten rock occasionally dripped, its slow descent punctuated by a sizzling sound that, harmonizing with the distant rumble of the magma, created a subterranean cadence of doom.

Most astonishing was the demon emperor itself. Despite being a spirit of the wood element, it not only endured this environment saturated with fire element energy but had also mastered the art of drawing power from it, assimilating it into its very being.

This cross-elemental energy absorption was a marvel that even caused Lin Dong a degree of surprise and intrigue.

Lin Dong meticulously suppressed his own presence, endeavoring to evade detection. Yet, even with his efforts, the demon emperor's senses proved remarkably sharp.

This entity, identified as the Blazing Wood Demon Emperor, sported emerald green scales that gleamed with an unusual sheen under the dim subterranean light, each scale appearing to contain both vibrant life and destructive might.

Twin flames seemed to ignite the Blazing Wood Demon Emperor's eyes, piercing through all obstructions to fix directly upon Lin Dong's position.

As Lin Dong sensed the terrifying pressure radiating from the demon emperor, an immense weight settled upon him, as if a mountain had been placed upon his shoulders.

Had his power been less, even a First Level Heavenly Realm cultivator might have been utterly crushed by such force.

However, Lin Dong was no ordinary individual; his strength far surpassed that of a mere First Level Heavenly Realm cultivator.

Presently, Lin Dong had deliberately masked his aura, reducing it to the level of an Earth Realm cultivator.

This was a significant deception, considering his true capabilities.

The Blazing Wood Demon Emperor's voice, akin to ancient thunder, resonated through the cave, tinged with surprise and a hint of mockery:

"How could an Earth Realm cultivator such as yourself detect my presence? In this abyssal underground, even cultivators of higher realms struggle to find my whereabouts."

Its tone betrayed skepticism regarding Lin Dong's displayed strength, as the aura he projected was far beyond what an Earth Realm cultivator should possess.

Simultaneously, it harbored curiosity about his unexpected arrival.

How had an Earth Realm cultivator managed to locate it?

It was clear this person was concealing their true power!

"You are indeed quite peculiar," the Blazing Wood Demon Emperor continued, each word pronounced with forceful deliberation.

"A demon emperor is truly on another level compared to the demon kings from before. Their wisdom is simply incomparable," Lin Dong mused inwardly.

He recalled accompanying Ye Linglong on a training expedition, during which they had eliminated numerous demon kings.

At that time, he too had hidden his strength, maintaining an aura consistent with an Earth Realm cultivator. However, those demon kings had only realized Lin Dong was concealing his power as they lay dying.

Yet, the demon emperor before him had discerned it instantly. It recognized him as at least a Heavenly Realm cultivator.

It understood he was extraordinary.

It refrained from acting rashly.

Lin Dong also held back, as he still wished to glean information from the demon emperor.

"Why are you demon emperors from the extraterrestrial battlefield behaving like cornered mice recently? For a dignified Three-Star Demon Emperor like yourself, to hide so deep within the earth?"

"Does this not tarnish the reputation of your esteemed demon emperors?"

Lin Dong's words struck a nerve with the Blazing Wood Demon Emperor.

The sheer audacity of a human referring to it as a mouse ignited its fury.

It let out a cold snort, and the breath it exhaled erupted outward like a volcanic blast.

The entire underground cavern quaked momentarily.

"All of this is due to that detestable individual among you humans. That person is utterly monstrous, relentlessly hunting us demon emperors. In such a short span, the number of demon emperors he has slain rivals the count from several intervening years!"

Intrigued, Lin Dong inquired further, "Oh? This abhorrent individual you speak of, who exactly might he be?"

"A being who seemed to materialize from nowhere, yet in less than a month, he ascended to second place on the Five Elements Stele ranking!"

"His surname is Lin... I'm drawing a blank on the rest."

"And recently, it's been quite the chaotic period. In addition to him, the Blood Clan has also been making moves. We demon emperors from the extraterrestrial battlefield have to lie low, to avoid being wiped out by the concerted efforts of humans and the Blood Clan."

"It’s not easy to reach the demon emperor stage; none of us wish to perish! Just as you humans say, 'As long as the green mountains stand, there'll be wood to burn.'"

"Once that calamity, Lin Dong, departs or calms down, or when the Blood Clan and humans plunge into all-out war, that's when we'll exploit the chaos and hunt your kind..."

Upon hearing these words, Lin Dong couldn't help but heave a sigh, acknowledging the profound wisdom possessed by beings at the demon emperor level.

They harbored so many intricate considerations.

It was, frankly, quite preposterous!

That they were even familiar with the proverb, 'As long as the green mountains stand, there'll be wood to burn.'

And knew how to profit from others' conflicts.

What brought a wry smile to his face was the revelation that demon emperors were currently in deep hiding primarily because of his presence!

Had his reputation permeated the entire demon emperor circle of the extraterrestrial battlefield?

Causing them to harbor fear and choose evasion?

"Human whelp, normally, I've been actively avoiding your kind lately. But since you've managed to locate me and even delivered yourself to my doorstep, I, naturally, cannot let you escape."

"Regardless of any secrets you might possess, today, you are destined to perish!"

"Unless you've reached the Fourth Layer of the Heavenly Realm, otherwise, within my domain, you stand no chance against me."

At this juncture, Lin Dong unleashed his aura.

His cultivation base was at the Third Layer of the Heavenly Realm!

"So, your true cultivation level is the Third Layer of the Heavenly Realm. Human child, you appear quite young, perhaps around twenty years old. Yet, to have cultivated to the Third Layer of the Heavenly Realm, you can't possibly be merely in your twenties, can you?"

"This emperor is immensely curious about your actual age. The heavens are truly unfair to us. For you humans to reach the Third Layer of the Heavenly Realm, with a modicum of talent, it might take a mere century or two. But for us demon beasts, unless we're Divine Beasts, even with exceptional aptitude, it requires at least five hundred years!"

"With equivalent talent and effort expended, we demon beasts require significantly longer to attain the same cultivation realm as you humans. Do you not perceive this as a gross injustice?"

Lin Dong remained silent.

The Blazing Wood Demon Emperor erupted into a booming laughter.

"However, it matters not. While it's true the heavens are inequitable towards us in this regard, we demon beasts still possess an advantage that you humans lack."

"That is to say, at the same cultivation rank, whether it be in terms of raw power or physical resilience, we demon beasts invariably surpass human martial artists."

"You are at the Third Layer of the Heavenly Realm, and I am a Three-star Demon Emperor. Though we share the same rank, I can utterly vanquish you..."

With that declaration, the emperor charged towards Lin Dong.

Lin Dong maintained an unruffled composure, retorting with quiet confidence:

"If you had encountered others, you might indeed have defeated human martial artists of the same rank. But alas, you have crossed paths with me!"

"Let alone individuals of the same rank, even if you were a tier higher, I could still vanquish you with effortless ease!"