Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2924 - 2923: Number 1 on the Five Elements Monument

"A family ought to be complete and united," Lin Dong remarked. His words sent tremors through the Dark Ghost Snake, a creature of the One-Star Demon Emperor level. "No, I refuse to die..." The serpent was paralyzed with fear. Lin Dong, possessing a benevolent nature, did not prolong its terror nor inflict unnecessary suffering. With a swift arc of his long sword, the blade light resembled a charging dragon, slicing through the midnight expanse. It possessed an unparalleled sharpness and finality, piercing the enormous form of the Dark Ghost Snake in an instant. This existence at the Demon Emperor level did not even have the chance to utter a cry before its demise. Its colossal body crashed down with a resounding boom, its eyes wide in death. Lin Dong's sword not only ended its life but also, ironically, sent it to "rejoin its family," despite its profound reluctance. Having disposed of this Demon Emperor, Lin Dong wasted no time. His attention shifted to the remaining eight Demon King-level Dark Ghost Snakes. While these Demon Kings lacked the might of the Demon Emperor, they were nonetheless formidable rulers within the Demon Beast World. Yet, at this moment, they gazed upon Lin Dong helplessly, like lambs awaiting slaughter. "Do you wish to eliminate these Demon Kings?" Lin Dong turned his head, addressing Dracula, the Vampire noble beside him, whose expression was grim, his eyes betraying a disregard for life. He pondered internally, "The Demon Emperor would not permit me to slay them. Why allow me to kill these Demon Kings? Only by hunting Demon Emperors can my standing on the Five Elements Stele be elevated." Seemingly unconcerned with the fate of the Demon Kings, he simply gave a slight shake of his head. "There is no need." Lin Dong nodded, offering no further explanation, as the long sword in his hand gleamed anew with a cold light. He moved with the swiftness of the wind, his sword strokes weaving a complex pattern. Each swing was a precise, lethal strike, and the eight Demon King-level Dark Ghost Snakes were decapitated almost simultaneously, their Life Fires extinguished in that very moment. The confrontation concluded. From the remains of all the Dark Ghost Snakes, the Water Element of the Five Elements Energy emerged. This included the Water Energy from the four Demon Emperors. And the Water Energy from the eight Demon King-level Dark Ghost Snakes. Lin Dong closed his eyes, concentrating his will, and commenced absorbing the Water Element of the Five Elements Energy condensed within these demonic beasts. This Water Energy encompassed the essence of the heavens and the earth, an invaluable treasure for cultivators. He first set aside the Water Energy from two Demon Kings, carefully transferring it to Ye Linglong, whose eyes reflected her gratitude. No more than that could be given; it was her absolute limit, otherwise, Lin Dong would have bestowed more upon her. The remaining Water Energy, originating from four Demon Emperors and six Demon Kings, was absorbed by Lin Dong himself. He proceeded to consume the Water Energy of the four Demon Emperors, one after another, initiating the process of absorption and refinement. The very first Water Energy he absorbed belonged to the Dark Ghost Snake at the peak of the Four-Star Demon Emperor stage. This particular Water Energy was the most abundant and potent. However, even so, for Lin Dong at his current level, it posed no significant challenge. Its medicinal efficacy surpassed that of a Medicine King herb. Despite this, after Lin Dong absorbed and refined it, his cultivation realm remained fixed at the mid-stage of the Heavenly Realm's Third Layer! He had not advanced further! "Continue absorbing and refining..." Lin Dong murmured, then proceeded to absorb and refine the Water Energy from the remaining three Demon Emperors. In a single, decisive action, he absorbed and refined the Water Energy contained within those three demonic beasts. "Hoo~~" Yet, the combined Water Energy from those three beings still fell short of the potency found in the Water Energy of the four peak-level Demon Emperors. Lin Dong absorbed and refined it, but still, no breakthrough was achieved. His cultivation realm stubbornly clung to the mid-stage of the Heavenly Realm's Third Layer! Subsequently, Lin Dong absorbed all the residual Water Energy from the Demon Kings. Compared to the previous energies, these Demon King-level Water Energies were utterly insignificant; their absorption and refinement barely caused a ripple. In stark contrast, Ye Linglong. She had merely absorbed and refined the Water Energy from two potent Demon Kings, yet it significantly boosted her strength, propelling her directly to the late stage of the Third Rank Grandmaster. Witnessing this, Ye Linglong could not help but sigh, "For you Heavenly Realm Martial Artists, improving your strength is truly arduous, isn't it? Even with such a vast amount of Water Energy, you haven't advanced even a single minor stage." "I merely absorbed and refined two Demon Kings and saw my power increase by one minor stage. It's no wonder truly powerful Heavenly Realm Martial Artists are so exceedingly rare."

Dracula’s eyes gleamed beside them. At this moment, he couldn't help but speak, stating, "This doesn't add up. Based on the situation, after absorbing so much Demon Emperor Water Energy, it should have been possible to break through from the mid-Third Layer Heaven to the late-Third Layer Heaven."

"The reason for such a situation suggests he is quite special. It is said the greater the energy required for advancement, the more invincible one becomes at the same level."

"No wonder he could slay Fourth Layer Heaven Heavenly Realm Martial Artists with mere Third Layer Heaven strength. He could even escape from under the Secondary Ancestor..." Dracula sighed.

Just then, Ye Linglong exclaimed joyfully:

"Lin Dong, this time you've killed four Demon Emperors. Now the total number of Demon Emperors you've hunted has reached thirty-three."

"Surpassing the White-clothed Blood Monk, you've become first on the Five Elements Stele."

Upon hearing her words, Dracula's expression grew even more serious.

"Becoming first on the Five Elements Stele means he will receive two rewards from it. The rewards from the Five Elements Stele are each extraordinary, surpassing the Ancient Martial Arts level. By then, he will become even more invincible."

He realized the gap between himself and Lin Dong would only widen.

...

Meanwhile, on the other side.

In the vast expanse of the Extraterrestrial Battlefield's border wilderness stood the ancient and mysterious Five Elements Stele.

It serves not only as a symbol of strength but also as a place of glory coveted by countless warriors.

On the stele's surface, many martial artists' names are engraved with the power of the five elements, ranked according to the number of Demon Emperors hunted. Every shift in its rankings sends ripples throughout the entire battlefield.

Today, the sky was clear, with light and gentle clouds. Originally, due to the Demon Emperors' concealment, the rankings on the Five Elements Stele, which had been static for a long time, suddenly pulsed with an unusual aura.

On the stele's surface, the once densely packed, colorful names appeared to be guided by an unseen force, beginning to tremble slightly.

In this silent yet tense atmosphere, one name, like the brightest star in the night sky, suddenly erupted with dazzling golden light.

That name was Lin Dong!

Lin Dong, the name that had rapidly ascended on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, was now undergoing an unbelievable transformation.

His name, like an unrestrained golden dragon, writhed upwards on the stele's surface, as if even the heavens and earth were making way for his ascent.

"Boom~~~"

His name morphed into a Golden Dragon, soaring to the very apex, assuming the position of supreme existence.

Concurrently, the count of Demon Emperors he had hunted surged from the previous 29 to 33. This numerical leap wasn't merely an increment; it signified his successful crossing of an insurmountable threshold, officially eclipsing the legendary White-clothed Blood Monk.

The latter had once held the unshakeable top spot on the Five Elements Stele, his ruthless tactics and glorious combat achievements revered by countless martial artists as an unattainable legend.

But now, that legend had been dethroned!

As Lin Dong's name settled at the summit of the Five Elements Stele, its shimmering golden radiance illuminating all directions, the entire Extraterrestrial Battlefield seemed to tremor.

The news spread like wildfire, rapidly disseminating across the battlefield...