Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 1762: Chapter 1761: King Kunlun’s Standpoint

In the Kunlun King’s ’Formless Domain,’ Lin Dong attempted to use his inner Qi and mental power, only to discover neither could be employed.

Within this realm, it was even more terrifying than being trapped in an illusionary realm.

When ensnared in an illusion, Lin Dong could at least rely on mental power to break through the Illusionary World.

But the Kunlun King’s ’Formless Domain’ was evidently on a higher level than illusions.

It not only entrapped Lin Dong’s mind but also pulled his true self into its domain.

It was as though a separate space had been created, dragging Lin Dong into it.

More horrifying still, in this space, the Kunlun King truly existed like a god. Everything within was under his absolute control.

At this moment, any technique he chose to use could easily eliminate Lin Dong.

Yet, for a long time, the Kunlun King did not make a move.

The Kunlun King merely stood silently within the ’Formless Domain,’ gazing at him.

After several seconds of silence, the Kunlun King finally spoke: ”Within this Formless Domain, even Heavenly Realm Martial Artists cannot perceive what transpires here.”

Lin Dong said nothing, staring intensely at him.

The Kunlun King continued, ”Within this Formless Domain, everything is under my control. Those who enter—even most Heavenly Realm Martial Artists—their lives are under my dominion. Lin Dong, your life and death now rest on a whim of mine.”

Lin Dong’s expression shifted, fixing his gaze on the Kunlun King as he said, ”Then why don’t you act now?”

”Haha...” The Kunlun King suddenly laughed. ”Lin Dong, you are truly impressive. From the very beginning, I’ve been testing you in every way.”

”Your defense, your speed, your national art, ancient martial arts, sword techniques, mental power... No matter which aspect is singled out, you stand as an unrivaled existence among your peers.”

”But most importantly, it is your heart as a martial artist. You possess the heart of a supreme martial artist. This heart is the fundamental key that will enable you to ascend to the peak of the World Martial Arts Community!”

”It seems Daoist Master Qingshan has taught you well!”

Lin Dong’s expression changed slightly, his tone tinged with doubt as he asked, ”You know my master?”

”Qingshan Sect buries loyal bones; though a Taoist, they stand righteous amidst the world. Of course, I know Daoist Master Qingshan,” the Kunlun King said, recounting words that Lin Dong found difficult to fully grasp.

Seeing the confusion on Lin Dong’s face, the Kunlun King explained, ”Back then, the Qingshan Sect had close ties with your father. Daoist Master Qingshan was also an acquaintance of your father. You survived those years solely because of the Qingshan Sect.”

”The Qingshan Sect originally did not interfere in worldly matters, but they made a promise to your father to ensure your safety. Thus, over three hundred Taoists from the Qingshan Sect ventured into the Capital City to protect you.”

”They faced the relentless assault of numerous powerful forces’ experts. Even if it meant the downfall of their millennium-old sect, they were determined to keep you safe.”

”In that battle, over three hundred Taoists fought to the death, leaving only two survivors. One of them is your master, Daoist Master Qingshan. The other survivor was Daoist Master Qingshan’s senior brother.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong’s eyes reddened. He truly had not anticipated there was such a story buried in the past.

”Old man...” At this moment, the image of Daoist Master Qingshan floated through Lin Dong’s mind.

He was always so stern, but within that sternness lay a profound warmth toward Lin Dong.

”Disciple, by entering our Qingshan Sect, I do not ask you to glorify our sect. I ask that your actions in life be guided by your conscience!”

”Our Qingshan Sect prioritizes loyalty and righteousness. Loyalty to the nation, loyalty to the Martial Way, loyalty to goodness!”

”Extend your righteousness to your kin, to your sect, and to your friends!”

Master Qingshan’s earnest teachings resurfaced in Lin Dong’s mind. At this moment, he could not help but chuckle bitterly: ”Old man, so twenty years ago, the Qingshan Sect nearly fell because of me.”

”Great benevolence and great righteousness, I have no way to repay this!”

”Master, today, it seems I will be separated from you across the heavens. When I perish, I only hope your hair does not turn white.”

”This great debt... I will repay it in the next life.”

He looked at the Kunlun King and said, ”Do it.”

He truly had exerted all his efforts. His strength was still insufficient. Against the Kunlun King, he felt utterly powerless.

All the methods had been utilized.

Now, within this ’Formless Domain,’ he felt as insignificant as an ephemeral mayfly.

The Kunlun King, seeing this, spoke coldly: ”’Repay it in the next life’?”

”I do not believe in the next life; I only believe in this life!”

”Lin Dong, are you resigning yourself to failure like this? Can you face your parents? Can you face the three hundred and sixty-three Taoists of the Qingshan Sect who sacrificed themselves for you years ago?”

”Can you face your uncles and elders who died protecting you?”

”Can you even face yourself?”

Lin Dong’s eyes burned brightly as he looked at the Kunlun King. He began to realize that the Kunlun King’s stance might not be as he had imagined.

”You... what do you mean?”

The Kunlun King calmly said, ”Today’s duel with you is merely a calculated plan of mine.”

”You’ve been excessively flamboyant over the past six months, drawing the attention of numerous Heavenly Realm Martial Artists. Without this duel I’ve devised, all the Heavenly Realm Martial Artists would surely move to eliminate you!”

”As such, I concocted this ’Cicada Shedding Its Skin’ strategy, providing you with an opportunity to feign death. From this day forth, Lin Dong the Master will no longer exist in this realm.”

”But in time, a Heavenly Realm Lin Dong will emerge.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong froze in place. He stared blankly at the Kunlun King, unable to return to his senses for a long while.

He had always believed the Kunlun King supported the Lin Family from the Capital City, seeking his life.

But now, it seemed that was not the case!

”You... you want to help me?” Lin Dong murmured.

The Kunlun King nodded. ”My Heavenly Forbidden Technique, ’Formless Domain,’ can transport you thousands of miles away.”

”Also, it can create an illusionary version of you. When I ’kill’ the illusion in the eyes of the World Martial Arts Community, even the Heavenly Realm Martial Artists won’t be able to see through it.”

”Thus, everyone will believe I’ve killed you. From that day onward, people will think Lin Dong the Master is no more.”

”Meanwhile, your true self can choose to live in obscurity. Once you’ve entered the Heavenly Realm, you can reveal yourself again!”

”This is the ’Cicada Shedding Its Skin’ strategy I’ve devised for you!”

After hearing this, Lin Dong fell into deep silence.

”Twenty years ago, you sided with the Lin Family from the Capital City. Why, twenty years later, are you now helping me?” Lin Dong asked.

The Kunlun King laughed: ”Twenty years ago, I never sided with the Lin Family from the Capital City. Though I owed a debt to the Lin family, that debt was to the Old Master of the Lin Family, not the Old Ancestor of the Lin Family.”

”Twenty years ago, when faced with the Ten Great Heavenly Realms, I had no other choice.”

”Now, do you have any other questions?”

”If not, I will use the ’Formless Domain’ to send you away.”

Feigning death was indeed an excellent solution for Lin Dong’s current predicament.

After faking his death and assuming a new identity, he could explore the World Martial Arts Community more freely.

However, Lin Dong had one lingering concern.

If he ’died,’ what would happen to his confidantes?