Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 2609: Chapter 2608: The Cultural Foundation of Hidden Clan Sect-Level Powerful Forces

As the dark poisonous miasma gradually receded, Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian stepped out of that heart-stopping area, with sunshine pouring over their path like a long-lost warm embrace.

Just as the two were about to continue forward, they hadn’t gone far when familiar footsteps approached from afar, breaking the surrounding silence.

Yun Ruoxian looked toward the sound and saw a woman in a tight-fitting purple outfit, with a graceful and agile figure, striding swiftly toward them. It was none other than her friend—Tang Yun.

As an outstanding member of the Tang Sect, Tang Yun not only possessed profound cultivation, having reached the second layer of the Heavenly Realm as a martial artist, but also formed an indelible bond with Yun Ruoxian due to her outgoing and sincere personality.

Though twenty years older than Yun Ruoxian, Tang Yun always affectionately called her "Younger Sister Ruoxian."

"Younger Sister Ruoxian! Finally, you made it out!" Tang Yun hurriedly approached Yun Ruoxian upon seeing her, her eyes full of concern and urgency.

Clearly, she was here specifically to find Yun Ruoxian.

With gratitude overflowing, Yun Ruoxian responded with a smile.

Just as the two were preparing to catch up, Tang Yun’s gaze involuntarily fell on Lin Dong, a hint of curiosity and inquiry flashing in her eyes.

She noticed that although Lin Dong was young, the aura emanating from him was exceptionally steady, faintly possessing the demeanor of a Heavenly Realm martial artist, which piqued her thick interest in this suddenly appearing man.

"Who might this be?" Tang Yun asked, her eyes darting between Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian, trying to read something from their expressions.

Yun Ruoxian smiled slightly and introduced simply, "This is Lin Dong, a friend I met on the way. He is also heading for Earth Dragon Valley, so I invited him to join us on the journey, for some company."

She deliberately avoided mentioning Lin Dong’s specific identity, lightly brushing over it as per their previous agreement.

Hearing this, Tang Yun’s curiosity grew even more.

Seeing Lin Dong so young yet with the strength of a Heavenly Realm martial artist, she couldn’t help but feel an urge to test him.

However, just as she was about to speak to suggest a spar, Yun Ruoxian preemptively pulled on her sleeve, lightly shaking her head.

Seeing this, although unwilling in her heart, Tang Yun had to let it go, jokingly saying, "This kid, isn’t he the young and fresh meat you’ve brought along? Afraid I’ll damage him with my spicy hands and hurt him?"

In her words, she deliberately emphasized "young and fresh meat," clearly teasing the relationship between Yun Ruoxian and Lin Dong.

Hearing this, Yun Ruoxian’s face turned slightly red, retorting playfully, "Don’t talk nonsense; I’m old enough to be his grandmother. I pulled you back because I’m afraid you’ll be the one getting beaten."

This statement made Tang Yun pause for a moment, then she burst into laughter, her eyes twinkling with cunning brilliance:

"Haha, Younger Sister Ruoxian, you’re joking, right? He looks so young, and his strength is only at the first layer of the Heavenly Realm. How could he be a match for someone like me at the second layer?"

"But for your sake, I’ll spare him this time."

Upon hearing Tang Yun’s words, Yun Ruoxian shook her head, knowing she wasn’t joking at all. Though Tang Yun indeed was a martial artist of the second Heavenly Realm.

However, if she were to engage with Lin Dong, she’d undoubtedly suffer a miserable defeat.

Still, Yun Ruoxian said no more, instead laughingly said, "Sister Yun, let’s go back to the boat."

Tang Yun nodded and then said, "In these two days, what exactly happened? Tell me about it."

Yun Ruoxian then roughly told Tang Yun about her ordeal being trapped in the dark poisonous miasma.

"It seems Earth Dragon Valley is indeed dangerous. Just the perimeter can trap a Heavenly Realm martial artist. I can’t imagine how perilous it must be deep inside! No wonder even several figures at the Sub Ancestor Level have shown up," Tang Yun commented.

"Sub Ancestor Level?" Lin Dong asked curiously, turning to Yun Ruoxian beside him.

Yun Ruoxian smiled gently and explained to Lin Dong, "Existences at the Hidden Clan sect level all have Ancestor-Level guardians. Those at the Ancestor Level in the Heavenly Realm martial artists are figures who can compete in millennia-long legends!"

"And aside from Ancestor-Level existences, next are the Sub Ancestor Level beings, just below the Ancestors!"

"In the Hidden Clan sects, to reach the Sub Ancestor Level, one’s strength must at least surpass the fifth layer of the heavens!"

Hearing this, Lin Dong was somewhat astonished.

He then asked, "So how many Sub Ancestor Level figures have come this time?"

"A total of six came!" Yun Ruoxian replied.

"They include seniors from my Yun Family. This senior from my Yun Family belongs to the Hidden Kunlun, being the Blue Dragon Guardian, Senior Yun Che!"

"The so-called Blue Dragon Guardian refers to the guardian of a mountain in the Kunlun lineage. To become a Kunlun mountain guardian requires at least above the sixth Heavenly Realm strength."

"And Sister Yun’s Hidden Tang Sect this time sent a Sub Ancestor Level figure, Tang Sect’s Shadow Poison Emperor, Senior Tang Ying! To be called Shadow Poison Emperor of Tang Sect, one must be at least above the fifth Heavenly Realm."

"Then there is Tian Family’s Tian Qiongzi! In the Tian Family, if one is titled ’Zi,’ like Tian Qiongzi, Tian Daozi, Tian Mingzi, it indicates strength at least above the sixth Heavenly Realm!"

"Besides our Dragon Country’s Hidden Clan Sects having Sub Ancestor Level figures, there are also some ancient families from the West."

"And this time, the six major forces coming to Earth Dragon Valley, besides three being our Dragon Country’s Hidden Clan Sects, there are three other ancient western forces."

"You’ve probably heard of them to some extent."

"The first is the Bright Clan, whose Sub Ancestor this time is Holy Light Lord Lei. In the Bright Clan, to hold a lord title means strength surpassing the fifth heaven."

"The second is the Dark Family. Their Sub Ancestor this time is Shadow Monarch Samael! In the Dark Family, to have a monarch title, strength also exceeds the fifth heaven."

"The third is the Werewolf Clan. Their Sub Ancestor this time is Golden Shadow Wolf Sovereign Lucas. In the Werewolf Clan, to hold the Wolf Venerate title, strength also exceeds the fifth heaven..."

Yun Ruoxian informed Lin Dong about the six Sub Ancestor Level figures.

After hearing, Lin Dong fell silent.

Seeing Lin Dong’s reaction, Tang Yun chuckled and said, "Little brother, are you scared? Such level of presence isn’t something you see every day."

"Hehe, don’t get too shaken when you meet them later."

Lin Dong remained silent, definitely not frightened.

With his current strength, although unable to match a fifth Heavenly Realm martial artist, he was confident in his ability to escape.

Moreover, as a Tianjiao, how could Lin Dong be intimidated by others’ momentum?

His silence was merely due to hearing about Ancestor and Sub Ancestor figures of the Hidden Clan sect level for the first time.

"It seems like I’ve underestimated the martial arts world and the power of Hidden Clan sect levels. These forces might include some with even the ninth Heavenly Realm..."

"I guess achieving a true millennia or ten-thousand-year legend still has a long way to go."

With these thoughts, Lin Dong quietly followed Yun Ruoxian and Tang Yun, heading forward.

Now, he was indeed eager to witness the power of the Hidden Clan sect levels and their Sub Ancestor figures!