Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 2686: Chapter 2685: Lin Dong’s Trial

At the moment, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy, until the Crescent Wolf Emperor broke the silence: "When we were teleported out earlier, it seemed that we saw Lin Dong summon the puppet of the Third Heaven, or were we seeing things?"

This question was like a stone thrown into the calm lake surface, stirring up layers of ripples.

Yun Ruoxian and Tang Yun shook their heads upon hearing this, their eyes revealing firm resolve.

"It’s not seeing things, it’s real." Yun Ruoxian’s voice was light yet struck everyone’s hearts like a heavy hammer.

"Wow!" Upon hearing this confirmation, Tian Kong, Aidan, and Crescent Wolf Emperor were shocked, disbelief written all over their faces.

Aidan drew a cold breath, exclaiming: "Damn, does that mean Lin Dong directly beat the Fourth Heaven puppet in the second Earth Dragon Treasure Vault?" His voice carried a hint of tremble, clearly shocked to the extreme by this information.

Crescent Wolf Emperor furrowed his brows, saying bitterly: "It seems we have underestimated Lin Dong. A Martial artist with only First Heaven strength can actually defeat the Fourth Heaven puppet, it’s simply... "

His words were filled with indescribable complex emotions, both wonder at Lin Dong’s strength and deep disappointment from the blow.

"To even defeat a Fourth Heaven strength puppet, this is too perverted!" Tian Kong couldn’t help but interject, his tone mixed with surprise and a bit of reluctance, "He only has First Heaven strength, directly surpassing three stages, and it’s even among the Heavenly Realm Martial Artists, really too perverted!"

"Perhaps, he truly might pass the Third Stage. Obtained the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique." Tang Yun murmured.

And upon hearing this, the five fell silent again.

After a long time, Aidan spoke again: "If he obtained the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique, wouldn’t that mean even figures at the Junior Patriarch Level couldn’t kill him?"

"Even if he’s not yet a match for the Junior Patriarch Level, but with the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique, he can easily escape."

"That’s natural, I really look forward to what Lin Dong will face in the Third Stage." Yun Ruoxian murmured.

...

And in the space of the Third Stage, only Lin Dong was left at the moment.

In the Third Stage, Lin Dong seemed abandoned at the world’s end, surrounded by infinite void, each step treaded on the unknown and confusion.

He moved forward alone, time losing its meaning here, accompanied only by heartbeat and footsteps, searching in this endless exploration for a clue regarding the nature of the test, the method to pass it, yet they seemed like mirages, unreachable.

Just when he was about to be swallowed by this loneliness, a voice, gentle and familiar, pierced the stillness, softly sounding from behind:

"Dong’er."

At that moment, Lin Dong’s heart trembled, as if tightly gripped by an invisible force, all his blood solidifying in an instant.

That voice, was the call that haunted his Soul, countless times summoned in dreams, belonging to his mother.

In this space filled with the unknown and challenge, it was like a warm ray of Sunshine, piercing through all the cold and Darkness.

Lin Dong’s movements became unusually slow, as if afraid this was just an Illusion, that moving too quickly would break this rare warmth, letting it all turn to dust.

He slowly turned around, each step like crossing a thousand years of time, until that familiar face, bearing endless love and gentleness, completely came into view.

"Mom..." Lin Dong’s throat choked, voice low and trembling, his eyes unknowingly moistening.

The mother before his eyes remained as she was in his memory, time leaving no marks on her Face, that warm Smile as at the beginning, enough to melt all the Ice Frost in the world.

"Dong’er, my child." Mother stepped forward a few steps, spreading her arms, eyes shimmering with Tears yet filled with comfort and encouragement, "No matter where you are, no matter how great the difficulty, remember, mom is always here, supporting you, loving you."

Lin Dong could no longer control his emotions, Tears sprang from his eyes, he quickly stepped forward, tightly embracing his mother, as if wanting to integrate all these years of longing and grievance into this hug.

At this moment, all trials, all loneliness and Fear, seemed so insignificant, because where mother is, there is home, the strongest reliance.

"Mom, I miss you so much, I really miss you..." Lin Dong whispered in his mother’s ear, his voice full of Child-like fragility and dependency.

Mother gently patted his back, tenderly comforting: "Dong’er, be brave, no matter what you face, believe in Yourself."

Mother’s words, like spring Wind blowing on the Face, gentle yet carrying indisputable strength:

"Dong’er, how about going home with mom?"

This sentence, like a call traversing time, tightly pulling Lin Dong’s heart.

Even though reason told him the mother before him might just be part of the test, an Illusion in the Illusionary Realm, that longing from deep within was more real than ever, as if returning to carefree Childhood.

Lin Dong hesitated for a moment, but this hesitation was quickly drowned by the yearning for maternal love.

"Even if this is an Illusion, I want to spend more time with mom." He secretly decided in his heart, this Decision instantly lightening his mental burden, as if he had found some kind of release.

Mother extended her hand, Lin Dong held it Without Hesitation, that hand, warm and familiar, seemed able to dispel all the cold and loneliness in the world.

They walked together, each step treaded on past memories and reality intertwined, until a familiar door appeared before them—that was Lin Dong’s Childhood home.

The door opened gently, a long-lost breath of home swept in, everything so familiar, so dear.

Lin Dong seemed to pass through a time tunnel, returning to that carefree, laughter-filled Childhood.

Mother led him into the house, every piece of furniture, every arrangement, touched his heartstrings, awakening deeply hidden memories.

Mother prepared his favorite Rice dishes, sat at the table, watching him eat with relish, her eyes full of maternal love and fulfillment.

Lin Dong savored this warmth, each mouthful of Food filled with the taste of home, letting him forget all troubles and tests.

They chatted together, laughed together, as if time stood still at this moment, only the warmth and happiness between Mother and son flowed.

Lin Dong immersed himself in this warmth, gradually, he forgot this was a test, forgot where he was, forgot his original purpose.

He just wanted it to continue like this, to be with mom, enjoying this rare peace and beauty.

He didn’t know, the more he wanted to stay with mom, the more the purpose of this journey blurred in his mind.

Moreover, the surrounding environment, perception, and all emotions, became more and more real.

If it continued like this, then Lin Dong would remain forever submerged in this unreal world.