Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Of course Xu Wendong knew that using the Painting Saint’s Netherworld Talismans came with tremendous risk.

You had to know, back in the day the Painting Saint was unimaginably brilliant, like a blazing star illuminating the entire Netherworld, driving countless people mad with worship.

There were even those who, just to obtain one Netherworld Talisman from the Painting Saint, went so far as to do utterly deranged things, even directly offering up their own wives and daughters.

Such crazed behavior was enough to prove the supreme status the Painting Saint held in everyone’s hearts.

If Xu Wendong rashly displayed a Netherworld Talisman of the Painting Saint, it would surely cause an uproar at that time, and might even bring about his death!

”This is my trump card, of course I’m not going to throw it out lightly.” Xu Wendong had already exposed the matter of the Nether Fire, which made it much harder for him to catch people off guard when facing enemies.

Since that was the case, he resolved to treat this Life and Death Shock Sixth-grade Nether Talisman as his most lethal trump card.

Unfortunately, to fully inscribe it still required a great deal of time; after all, he had yet to truly grasp its essence.

Just as Xu Wendong planned to continue immersing himself in comprehending Netherworld Talismans, the tightly shut door was suddenly knocked on from outside.

”Chick, up you go.” Xu Wendong called to the little beast at his side.

The little beast tilted its head slightly when it heard that name, a trace of displeasure flashing through its eyes, clearly rather disdainful of this form of address.

Even so, it still obediently sprang up in a leap, lightly diving into Xu Wendong’s arms, finding a comfortable spot to hide itself, leaving only a pair of round eyes exposed, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

”Junior Brother, are you still in Cultivation?” Li Jiayin’s crisp, pleasant voice sounded from outside the door.

In recent days Xu Wendong had been focusing on Cultivation while also keeping clear of the chaos outside; it had been half a month since he last stepped out of the secret chamber.

”Senior Sister, what’s up?” Xu Wendong replied with a smile, then stood up, straightened his clothes a bit, and pushed the door open to walk out.

He saw Li Jiayin outside the door, her pretty face slightly flushed, a few strands of hair at her forehead fluttering in the wind, making her look particularly enchanting.

Today she wore a light yellow long skirt, exquisite patterns embroidered upon it; as she moved, the skirt swayed gently, like a blooming flower.

In her hand she carried an Ice Crystal Long Sword, the blade flashing with cold light, emitting strands of chill that formed a stark contrast with her delicate appearance.

”Of course there’s something. The selection tournament is the day after tomorrow, and they’ll be picking thirty people to enter the Nether Ruins. Your current ranking is only eighty‑five; if you want to go to the Nether Ruins, you can only do it through the selection.” Li Jiayin said.

”It’s just a selection, right? I’ll definitely pass.” Xu Wendong was full of confidence.

”I do believe you, but the rules of this selection have changed a bit.” Li Jiayin lightly shook her head, a trace of helplessness appearing on her face.

”Originally, in this kind of selection, the top fifteen Disciples didn’t need to participate; they could directly obtain the quota.”

”But this time the Eight Great Elders jointly proposed that since it’s a selection, it should be thorough, so they arranged for all Disciples to take part. Anyone can issue a challenge to seize one of the top thirty spots, which are the slots to enter the Nether Ruins.”

Xu Wendong was slightly stunned.

In his mind he instantly recalled what Wu Tianxiong had told him back then; that guy had boasted that he’d teach him a lesson at the selection tournament. Now it was obvious he’d gotten wind of this inside information in advance.

”So that’s how it is. So you’re worried I’m not a match for the top fifteen?” Xu Wendong’s lips curved up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

He didn’t even take second‑ranked Wu Tianxiong seriously, so how could he be afraid of the others?

”You never know what might happen.” Li Jiayin said solemnly, ”Senior Brother Duan Yuan has come out of seclusion.”

”Senior Brother?” Xu Wendong was slightly taken aback. He’d been in the Heavenly Nether Sect for some time now and was fairly familiar with the situation inside the sect.

Currently, the top three in the Heavenly Nether Sect’s Disciple rankings were: third, Li Jiayin; second, Wu Tianxiong; and first, Senior Brother Duan Yuan.

It was said that he was the Grand Elder’s Direct Disciple, and that as of last year his Cultivation Level had already reached the Fifth Level of Tongyou Realm. This year he’d spent a full year in seclusion, so his Cultivation Level had likely advanced even further, becoming stronger still.

And he was also the strongest person the Heavenly Nether Sect was sending into the Nether Ruins this time.

”What’s that got to do with me?” Xu Wendong was full of doubt.

Duan Yuan coming out of seclusion was his own business. Even if they ran into each other during the selection tournament, it didn’t seem like such a big deal. They had no grudge between them; it shouldn’t come to a life‑and‑death clash, right?

Yet Li Jiayin’s expression was especially complicated. She looked deeply at Xu Wendong and said slowly, ”Duan Yuan came from a poor family. Before he entered the Heavenly Nether Sect, his mother was a slave of the Liu Family.”

”And now, the Liu Family is using his mother as leverage, forcing him to cripple you during the selection tournament.” Li Jiayin couldn’t help letting out a soft sigh, her pretty face full of helplessness.

In her eyes, Xu Wendong always seemed able to attract trouble.

Back then, Xu Wendong offending Liu Hao hadn’t even counted as a big deal.

But later, Xu Wendong killed the Liu Family’s Grand Elder, and that forged an irreconcilable blood feud.

The Liu Family of Black Light City was extremely wealthy and powerful. They couldn’t easily make a move against the Nether City Lin Family, so all they could do was target Xu Wendong.

Liu Hao couldn’t handle Xu Wendong himself, so he invited outside help!

After hearing Li Jiayin’s explanation, even Xu Wendong was stunned.

He never would have imagined that, in the end, things would turn out to have such an intricate web of cause and effect.

Since Senior Brother Duan Yuan was being held hostage by the Liu Family, he would definitely go all out against him at the selection tournament.

”Doesn’t that make things troublesome?” Xu Wendong deliberately put on a troubled expression as he spoke, yet his face remained perfectly relaxed, as if he didn’t take Duan Yuan seriously at all.

”You... don’t let your guard down!” Li Jiayin stretched out a hand and lightly tapped Xu Wendong’s forehead, speaking in all seriousness: ”Although you’ve already had experience dealing with someone at the Fifth Level of Tongyou Realm, and I believe you wouldn’t fear an ordinary Sixth Level of Tongyou Realm opponent...”

”Duan Yuan is not an ordinary person. He himself is a favored child of heaven and likewise possesses the ability to fight above his Realm.”

”So what you’ll be facing is a powerhouse whose strength far surpasses yours, and whose Talent is in no way inferior to your own!”

When Heavenly Pride faced Heavenly Pride, the advantage of cross‑Realm combat would be greatly diminished.

Duan Yuan was outstandingly powerful to begin with; even if he were in the same Realm as Xu Wendong, the latter might not necessarily win.

”So what do we do now?” Xu Wendong asked with a grin.

”I’ve decided to take you for a stroll down our Heavenly Nether Sect’s Treasure Street.”

”We’ll see if there’s anything you can use. I’ll buy everything for you.” Li Jiayin patted the bulging Storage Bag at her waist, her face brimming with a confident smile, looking every bit the rich little lady.

”Senior Sister, it’s really nice having you around.” Xu Wendong joked, a brilliant smile on his face.

Li Jiayin was always thinking about buying things for him. He’d be a fool not to eat this soft rice!