Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 2539: Chapter 2538: Medicine Gifted, Mental Power Reaches Stage 36.5

Lin Dong and the mysterious woman walked side by side. After a long and winding journey, they finally stood before a giant Blood Gate.

This gate, entirely made of an unknown dark red material, seemed to swallow all surrounding light, emitting an ancient aura that sent chills down one’s spine.

"So it’s really here." Lin Dong’s voice carried complex emotions, with a mix of relief and confusion.

The mysterious woman turned her head to look at Lin Dong upon hearing this, and under the blood-red moonlight, her devilish figure was outlined.

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and bewilderment: "How do you know about this place too?"

Her voice was gentle yet carried undeniable power, piercing deep into the secrets within a person’s heart.

Lin Dong sighed softly, slowly turning around, his gaze meeting the mysterious woman’s. He began to recount the story of how he had been deceived by the Thunder God to come here.

This matter was straightforward, so Lin Dong wasn’t withholding anything.

The mysterious woman listened attentively, then turned to Lin Dong with a meaningful smile.

"It’s a good thing you didn’t enter, otherwise, you’d surely perish inside. The dangers within aren’t something one can handle alone."

Her voice was gentle but carried a seriousness that made Lin Dong’s heart tighten.

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong furrowed his brow, a mix of doubt and unease filling his heart.

"What’s so dangerous inside?"

However, the mysterious woman didn’t directly answer his question, instead lightly shaking her head while gazing deeply into the distance, as if lost in thought.

"You’ll find out once you enter."

She sighed gently, then shifted the topic, "By the way, do you still feel that sense of crisis now?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong was slightly taken aback, and after pondering for a moment, he answered, "Of course I do. Although it’s weakened significantly since before, the feeling of being enveloped by an invisible force, as if I could be devoured at any moment, still exists."

His words revealed an indescribable sense of oppression and heaviness.

The mysterious woman nodded, seemingly not surprised by Lin Dong’s response.

"That’s good," she said softly, "It indicates your intuition is still sharp, which will be crucial for your journey ahead. Remember, no matter what danger you face, staying calm and vigilant is your only reliance."

"Once we’re inside, I can’t guarantee your safety."

Lin Dong frowned, then smiled wryly: "Can I not go? How about you go alone and bring me the Heart Speech Flower?"

The mysterious woman gave him a blank look and said, "That’s impossible. Just like I said before, if you enter alone, you’d surely perish. Similarly, if I go in alone, I’d surely perish too."

"But if both of us enter together, then there’s a sliver of hope. Don’t you want the opportunity inside?"

Lin Dong shook his head with a wry smile: "Everyone wants the opportunity, but the question is, will we survive?"

"We must strive for it," the mysterious woman said.

Then she suddenly laughed: "I guess you want the Heart Speech Flower as an antidote for the Dead Soul Curse, right? Judging from you, you seem to be afflicted by the Dead Soul Curse. If you can’t lift the curse within three months, then you’re also bound to perish."

"Why not take a risk with me?"

With resignation, Lin Dong could only nod: "Let’s go, there’s nothing more to say."

However, just as they were about to step into the Blood Gate, the mysterious woman gently raised her hand. Her voice, with undeniable authority, solemnly said:

"Hold on before entering the Blood Gate. You mentioned earlier that the Thunder God’s spirit is still trapped in the Drought-Maiden Horn. In my view, you should devour it first to enhance your mental power. On the journey ahead, your mental power strength will be crucial. The higher your mental power, the greater our chances of survival."

Lin Dong, having doubts but more trusting in the mysterious woman’s judgment, nodded.

Without speaking further, he silently drew out the ancient-looking Drought-Maiden Horn from his bosom. After gently stroking it for a moment, he closed his eyes and began to guide the Thunder God’s trapped spirit out slowly.

Accompanied by a faint thunderous sound, the Thunder God’s spirit, like a captive struggling dragon, was full of unwillingness and anger, thrashing and struggling in the void.

However, under the scrutiny of the mysterious woman, Lin Dong’s gaze became extraordinarily resolute. He inhaled deeply, his mental power surging within, and started trying to merge with the violent spirit.

At this crucial moment, the mysterious woman retrieved from her sleeve a herb emitting a faint glow and peculiar fragrance.

She said softly: "This is ’Divine Wisdom Ginseng,’ a rare mental power herb that can aid you in thoroughly refining the spirit during the devouring process, thereby accelerating your mental power growth."

Having said that, she handed the precious herb to Lin Dong.

Receiving the Divine Wisdom Ginseng, Lin Dong’s face lit up with joy, and a warm flow surged in his heart.

He glanced gratefully at the mysterious woman, then placed the ginseng into his mouth. Instantly, a cool sensation rushed into his mind, like countless tiny light dots sparkling in his spirit world, providing a solid backing for the forthcoming devouring process.

As time passed, Lin Dong completely devoured the Thunder God’s spirit.

Before its demise, the Thunder God’s spirit continuously cursed at Lin Dong.

"Despicable Dragon Country Warrior, abhorrent Son of Heaven, you’ll meet a gruesome end!"

"You’ll be devoured by the terrifying Demon Emperor behind the Blood Gate, sharing my fate..."

As his ranting faded, it signified his slow refinement and devouring by Lin Dong.

If it were merely about devouring the Thunder God’s spirit, it would at most elevate him from Half-Step Thirty-Five to Level Thirty-Five Peak.

But the rare mental power herb gifted by the mysterious woman surprisingly boosted his mental power from Half-Step Thirty-Five to Level Thirty-Six and a Half!

When all was said and done, Lin Dong slowly opened his eyes, a never-before-seen light glowing within them. He felt the surge of immense power within, filling him with unprecedented confidence and anticipation.

"Let’s go," he said to the mysterious woman, his voice steady and powerful, "Now, I’m more confident in facing the unknown challenges within the Blood Gate."

The mysterious woman smiled slightly, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes, asking: "Before that spirit perished, did it curse you as a forced Son of Heaven?"

"Little brother, is your identity really the Son of Heaven? Seems not, right? I know the current Son of Heaven of the Tian Family. He’s yet to break through as a Heavenly Realm Martial Artist!"

Lin Dong scratched his head awkwardly, saying: "I faked an identity to trick that Thunder God."

The mysterious woman: "..."

Upon hearing this, she was rendered speechless.

After a long while, she leisurely stated: "So, the Thunder God was indeed miserable. Not only did he fail to deceive you and got killed, but he even mistook the person who killed him posthumously."

"Of course, the Son of Heaven of the Tian Family is also quite miserable, having taken the blame for you."

Upon saying this, she suddenly paused, not continuing on the ’Son of Heaven’ matter.

Instead, she asked: "Then what’s your real identity, little brother? Suddenly, I’m really interested in your identity."