Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 2672: Chapter 2671: The Second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault!

As Lin Dong and his group stepped into the eerie and deep gateway of the second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault, an ancient and steadfast aura instantly enveloped them.

Unlike the dazzling brilliance of the first vault, this place seemed like an ancient battlefield forgotten by time, exuding endless majesty and challenges in its silence.

Inside the vault, there were no treasures bedecked with jewels waiting to be chosen, but rather majestic statues of Earth Spirit Guardian Beasts standing solemnly.

These statues, each like the mountains and earth spirits of nature, were endowed with a lifelike sense of power and vitality.

The first to catch the eye was a statue of an Earth Spirit Guardian Beast resembling a might lion, draped in thick rock armor. The armor’s surface was carved with intricate patterns, seemingly the veins of the earth, or the paths of the stars.

The lion’s head was raised high, eyes tightly shut, yet it exuded an imposing presence that dared not be met directly. Its limbs were muscular and strong, with clear muscle lines, and its claws sharp as blades, as if they could tear through space at any moment, unleashing world-destroying power.

Proceeding further, more statues of Earth Spirit Guardian Beasts of various forms came into view. Some resembled Flood Dragons emerging from the sea, their bodies coiled and scales glistening, exuding an invincible majesty.

Some were like tigers descending from the mountains, muscles taut and poised to strike, radiating endless wildness and power; others were like mighty elephants walking, their steps steady, each step seemingly treading on the hearts of all beings, inspiring awe.

These statues were not only masterpieces of art but also embodiments of power. The earth element emanating from them was as tangible as substance, allowing one to feel a heavy and powerful presence.

Evidently, these Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statues were formidable tests laid by the second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault. Only by passing their challenges could one have the opportunity to obtain the real treasures.

"Looks like this time we must rely on our true capabilities," Lin Dong said as he surveyed the surroundings with determination. Yun Ruoxian, Tang Yun, Crescent Wolf Emperor, Aidan, and Tian Kong also nodded, adjusting their states in preparation for the upcoming challenge.

"These statues are not to be underestimated; we must handle them carefully," Tang Yun reminded, her eyes filled with both caution and anticipation. The Crescent Wolf Emperor let out a low growl, seemingly eager to showcase its strength.

As the first Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue awakened, the entire vault seemed to freeze, with thick waves of earth element intertwining in the air, forming an invisible net that tightly bound Lin Dong and his companions.

Following that, the second, third... up to the sixth Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue slowly opened their eyes that seemed capable of penetrating the human soul, each corresponding to Lin Dong and his companions, as if they had long known of their arrival and strength.

The awakening of these six statues not only marked the official start of the challenge but also revealed a subtle balance and rule.

Lin Dong and his companions quickly discovered this pattern: the strength of these Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statues seemed intricately linked to the martial artist realm they faced, forming a clever correspondence.

Yun Ruoxian, as the First Heaven Realm warrior in the team, faced an Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue whose strength was elevated to the Second Heaven’s level.

Lin Dong, now a Heavenly Realm Martial Artist of the First Heaven, faced an Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue of Second Heaven level strength as well.

Meanwhile, Tang Yun and Tian Kong, as Second Heaven Realm Martial Artists, encountered even more powerful opponents—the Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statues with strength equivalent to human martial artists at the Heavenly Realm’s Third Layer Heaven.

This arrangement was undoubtedly an extreme test of their strength and potential, requiring them to engage in challenging level-cross battles.

"Is this forcing us to battle beyond our level? The difficulty of a level-cross battle among Heavenly Realm Martial Artists is not trivial, only those of the thousand-year mythical level stand a chance to succeed," Yun Ruoxian remarked with a solemn expression.

"F*ck, to get the treasure in the second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault, we actually have to defeat these Guardian Beast statues," Aidan couldn’t help but curse.

In the first Earth Dragon Treasure Vault, he got nothing due to greed.

He thought the second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault would be like the first.

He had decided to learn his lesson and not be greedy anymore. Satisfying himself with one treasure was enough, yet he never expected this outcome.

At the moment, Tian Kong’s expression was also serious, his heart filled with both shock and fighting spirit.

He knew well that such a challenge was unprecedented, but precisely such challenges can stimulate their greatest potential, allowing them to break through and reach unprecedented heights.

"It seems we have no retreat," Yun Ruoxian took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with determination. Though she was a First Heaven warrior, she showed no sign of retreat in facing the challenge of the Second Heaven.

Tang Yun, Tian Kong, and the others were the same, adjusting their breathing and focusing their minds, ready for the upcoming fierce battle.

The Crescent Wolf Emperor growled, surrounded by a silver glow, as if it might become a sharp blade tearing through space towards its opponent at any moment.

Lin Dong remained the calmest, closing his eyes to sense the earth element fluctuations around him, trying to find the key to breaking the statues’ strength. He knew these statues were formidable but not invincible, and finding their weakness would allow for an easy victory.

With low roars, the six Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statues moved simultaneously. Their massive forms were surprisingly agile, each attack imbued with world-destroying power.

Lin Dong and his companions noted it and unleashed their ultimate skills, engaging in a fierce confrontation with the statues.

In the center of the battlefield, Lin Dong’s figure darted like a ghost against the Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue, covered in thick earth-yellow armor. Its eyes, glowing coldly, seemed capable of seeing the deepest fears in the human heart.

Nevertheless, facing the statue equivalent to a Second Heaven Martial Artist, Lin Dong’s eyes showed no fear, only burning battle intention and a thirst for victory.

"I’ve found your weakest point in defense!" With the Eye of Insight, Lin Dong quickly identified the weakness of the Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue before him.

"Sword one, unsheathe!"

Having located the weakness, Lin Dong didn’t hesitate. He gave a low shout as he suddenly gripped the Yangxin Sword appearing in his hand.

The Yangxin Sword, which had accompanied him for so long and witnessed countless life-and-death struggles, was already in tune with his heart.

As Lin Dong moved, the surrounding air seemed drawn by the sword, forming a miniature vortex.

The sword tip lightly tapped, tracing a faint sword light in the air. It seemed gentle, but it contained all of Lin Dong’s First Heaven peak power and deep understanding of Kendo.

"Sword one, go!" Lin Dong’s figure shot up like an arrow off the string, rushing directly at the statue. This sword was the essence of his understanding of Kendo, named "Sword One," integrating three types of Sword Intent, with Infinite Force as a bridge, symbolizing the start of Kendo.

Under this sword, all complexities and splendor were discarded, leaving only the purest and most direct power and speed.

The Yangxin Sword streaked a perfect arc in the air, with the sword light cutting through, the air seemed split in two, making a sharp whistling sound.

The Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue appeared to sense the threat of this sword and let out a deafening roar, its earth-yellow armor instantly solidifying further, as if it intended to withstand the fatal blow.

However, how could Lin Dong’s "Sword One" be so easily defended?

At the moment of impact between the sword light and the armor, dazzling light and a deafening boom erupted.

The earth-yellow armor cracked with a fine line that quickly spread out, eventually shattering with a boom into countless earth-yellow fragments scattered on the ground.

The massive Earth Spirit Guardian Beast statue too, under this sword, lost all its strength and support, collapsing into a heap of lifeless earth blocks.