Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 2643: Chapter 2642: The Mysterious Tortoise Shell!

Lin Dong and the others gathered around the stone statue, the yellow light emitted by the statue illuminating everyone’s faces, giving them an unusually eerie appearance.

The stone statue stood at the center of the cave, radiating a gentle yet undeniable yellow light, as if it was the final shield guarding this land.

The air was filled with a mix of tension and anticipation, when suddenly the sound of dragon roars echoed from outside once again.

"Now, although we are temporarily safe, we are also trapped in this stone cave. We still need to find a way out, because our goal is not to explore the secrets of the Xuanwu Stone Statue, but to obtain the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique," Tian Kong said at the moment.

Everyone nodded their heads, reminded of their goal in coming to the Earth Dragon Palace.

"How do we get out? Outside is that terrifying Dragon Soul, its combat power is even stronger than the Earth Dragon Emperor before. Even if the Secondary Ancestor comes, I estimate it’s no match for it. Can we defeat it and pass through this Dragon Tomb smoothly?"

"This cave is the only place that can shelter us," the Crescent Wolf Emperor sighed.

"Perhaps the Dragon Soul is not wary of this cave, but of the stone statue. If we break open the stone statue, we might discover the secrets it holds," Lin Dong’s voice was low and firm, breaking the surrounding silence.

"This stone statue is strange, but our task is to look for the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique, not to guard an unknown stone statue. Time is pressing, every moment we delay makes our hope of finding the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique dimmer."

Lin Dong’s words shook everyone’s hearts.

However, before he finished speaking, the Red Dragon quickly stepped forward, standing in front of the stone statue, eyes flashing with undeniable light.

"Lin Dong, what are you doing? The existence of this stone statue is not accidental. The yellow light it emits clearly has a deterrent effect on that Dragon Soul."

"Once we destroy it, it’s tantamount to removing this protective shield. By then, how can we withstand the unknown and powerful Dragon Soul?"

At the moment, Aidan also interjected: "You previously accused me of greed, saying I wanted every treasure I saw. I think you are the one, this is our means of survival, and you actually want to ’kill the chicken to get the egg’?"

"You’re going to get us killed..."

"Pop!" However, before Aidan finished his words, he was slapped by Lin Dong’s shadowed palm.

Then, Lin Dong’s cold voice rung out: "Aidan, I told you, I don’t want to hear your voice? You have a terrible memory!"

Aidan covered his face, feeling extreme suffocation. He was a dignified Heavenly Realm Martial Artist, yet just for speaking a word, Lin Dong slapped him.

The humiliation was worse than death for him!

But even with great humiliation, he could only endure. Otherwise, what could he do? Directly fight Lin Dong?

Naturally impossible! If he fought Lin Dong, he would just be seeking death. Therefore, no matter the humiliation, it could only be bore in his heart.

Waiting to retaliate later!

The Crescent Wolf Emperor said: "Captain Lin, ignore Aidan’s words. But, the Red Dragon’s words make some sense."

"If we destroy the stone statue, by then, the Dragon Soul won’t fear this cave. It will charge in directly, and we will all die."

His words poured cold water on some people’s impulsiveness.

Like Tian Kong, at the moment also agreed deeply with their words.

"Indeed, Captain Lin, we should think this through."

Indeed, in the face of unknown fear, it’s best to maintain the status quo.

At least it’s safer this way.

Lin Dong furrowed his brows, eyes wandering between the stone statue and Aidan, weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he took a deep breath and said slowly: "Perhaps you guys are right, we shouldn’t take rash risks. But the problem is, if we keep relying on the protection of this stone statue, when can we find the real way out? Perhaps breaking the stone statue is not merely destruction, but the key to unveiling the truth."

His words revealed a complex emotion of resolve and hope intertwined, touching everyone.

The Red Dragon, Crescent Wolf Emperor, and Tian Kong upon hearing this were momentarily stunned, then fell into deep thought.

"How about this," Lin Dong continued, "We won’t directly destroy the stone statue but try a more gentle approach, like searching for mechanisms or clues to see if we can understand its secrets without impairing its integrity."

"At the same time, we should heighten our alertness, ensuring we can respond immediately when situations change."

The proposal received unanimous agreement.

Thus, Lin Dong led the team to carefully search around the stone statue.

Flame light danced among the stone walls; each knock, each touch seemed to silently converse with ancient history.

Time passed quietly; just when everyone almost gave up, Lin Dong suddenly discovered a stone slab at the base of the statue seemed somewhat loose.

He cautiously pried it open, revealing a weak beam of light streaming through the crevice, accompanied by a deep and lingering hum, like the precursor to an awakening giant beast.

"There’s a mechanism! This stone statue indeed hides secrets!" Yun Ruoxian shouted excitedly from the side.

Everyone gathered around immediately.

As the slab was completely removed, an exquisite mechanism box appeared before everyone’s eyes, engraved with complex patterns and ancient runes that resonated with the yellow light emitted by the stone statue.

"This...perhaps is the key to unlocking the stone statue’s secrets!" Lin Dong’s eyes sparkled, a relaxed expression unfolding on his face.

In tension and anticipation, Lin Dong gently opened the mechanism box to find, not something else, but an ancient tortoise shell lying inside.

The yellow light was precisely emitted from that ancient tortoise shell.

"It seems the Dragon Soul is afraid of this tortoise shell," Lin Dong said.

"What kind of supreme treasure is this?" Aidan wanted to reach out and grab it.

Though it was still unclear what effect the tortoise shell had.

Just based on its yellow light, making the terrifying Dragon Soul outside fearfully hesitant to come in and kill them, it could be deduced, this tortoise shell was certainly extraordinary.

However, just as his hand was about to touch the tortoise shell, Lin Dong’s gaze locked onto him.

"If you dare touch it, I don’t mind chopping off your hand!"

Upon hearing this, Aidan’s hand, originally reaching for the tortoise shell, froze, not daring to move forward.

Lin Dong, meanwhile, stably pocketed the tortoise shell, then turned to everyone and asked: "I’m taking this tortoise shell, do any of you have objections?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Ruoxian said: "It should belong to you, you were the one who discovered it. Besides, you previously held the rear for everyone, stopping the Earth Dragon Emperor. Otherwise, everyone would have died."

Tang Yun also said: "Since you discovered it, it naturally belongs to you!"

Although the Crescent Wolf Emperor and Little Monarch Red Dragon also coveted the mysterious tortoise shell and wanted to acquire it, they weren’t foolish. They knew the importance of considering the bigger picture.

Both nodded in agreement: "I have no objections, since this mysterious tortoise shell was discovered by Captain Lin, it rightfully belongs to Captain Lin."

"Aidan, what are you doing? Trying to seize Captain Lin’s belongings? Quickly apologize to Captain Lin!" The Crescent Wolf Emperor also said.

Tian Kong also nodded, looking at Aidan, "Apologize."

Aidan felt truly suffocated.

The treasure not acquired was one thing, but he even had to apologize?

However, no matter how suffocating, he still had to endure it. No matter the disgrace, he had to bear it.

"I’m sorry, Captain Lin. I was wrong, that tortoise shell was discovered by you, I shouldn’t covet it."

Lin Dong ignored his apology, only securing the mysterious tortoise shell before glancing towards the Dragon Tomb outside.

Simultaneously, he murmured softly: "With it, can we pass through this Dragon Tomb smoothly?"