The Doctor of the City goes down the mountain

Chapter 2680: Keep a low profile!

After the challenge failed, Lin Dong was naturally teleported out.

Lin Dong's figure gradually stabilized in the flickering light. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself at the exit of the second Earth Dragon Treasure House.

At this moment, Yun Ruoxian, Tang Yun, Tiankong, Crescent Wolf King, and Aidan were sitting not far away, their faces full of expectation and concern, as if they were waiting for a miracle to return.

When Lin Dong's figure was fully revealed, the five people stood up almost at the same time, with disbelief flashing in their eyes.

Crescent Wolf King could no longer suppress his excitement and was the first to speak: "Lin Dong, you actually managed to hold out for so long in the hands of that fourth-level puppet! We all thought..."

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, but the second half of the sentence was stuck in his throat and he didn't say it.

Hearing this, Lin Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly.

How could he be holding his ground under the puppet of the Fourth Heaven? That was clearly a being of the Fifth Heaven!

But on second thought, it’s better to be low-key.

He defeated a fourth-level puppet and lasted for hundreds of rounds against a fifth-level puppet. Is it necessary to tell them about this?

It's really not necessary!
This misunderstanding might have saved him a lot of trouble in explaining, so he chose to remain silent and not correct it immediately.

At this moment, the other four people also gathered around, their eyes filled with shock and admiration.

Yun Ruoxian's eyes flashed with tenderness and pride. She said softly, "Lin Dong, you really made all of us look at you with new eyes."

Tang Yun patted Lin Dong on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Although you failed, don't be discouraged. Why are you looking so miserable? That's a puppet of the fourth heaven. Even if you lose, you still lose with honor!"

Tian Kong had a serious look on his face. He knew very well how difficult the challenge Lin Dong faced was, so his praise was even more profound: "To be able to hold out for so long under the hands of such a puppet, your willpower and strength are beyond ordinary people."

"Those of us who are at the second level of strength can only hold out for three moves against puppets of that level of strength."

Aidan's face looked extremely grim, knowing that without the adventure, he would never be able to surpass Lin Dong in this life.

The opponent was too powerful. A puppet from the fourth heaven could fight against him and last so long in his hands!

Facing the shock and praise from the five people, Lin Dong just smiled slightly and shook his head modestly: "It's nothing, just luck."

However, despite Lin Dong's humble words, the five people could all feel the subtle tenacity and confidence behind his words.

They knew that the reason why Lin Dong had been able to hold out for so long under the fifth-level puppet was not only because of his strength, but also because of his talent and many trump cards.

This kind of talent completely made him live up to the title of the Ten Thousand Years Legend. And his trump card made everyone dare not regard him as an ordinary First Heaven Realm warrior!
At this moment, Lin Dong didn't want everyone's attention to be too much on him.

So I started to change the subject.

"Next, it's the third level. It is said that after passing the third level, you can go to the Earth Dragon Treasure House where the Earth Dragon Treasure Art is. I just don't know how difficult the third level is."

Lin Dong's words were like a gentle breeze, gently blowing away the remaining tension and praise in the air, and leading everyone's thoughts to the unknown distance.

As Lin Dong finished speaking, the eyes that were originally focused on him gradually dispersed and turned to the third level that was full of unknowns and dangers. Yun Ruoxian, Tang Yun, Tian Kong, and Crescent Wolf King, everyone's face was full of solemnity and thought, they knew that every step forward meant greater risks and tests.

"The second level was so difficult that it almost made us fail. The third level must be even more difficult." Aidan's voice broke the silence. There was a barely perceptible tremor in his tone. Obviously, the thrilling experience in the second level still made him feel scared.

His eyes wandered among the crowd, as if looking for some support or resonance.

Upon hearing this, Crescent Wolf King cast a sharp glance at Aidan, his voice filled with unquestionable determination: "If you are afraid, you don't have to go! If you don't go, no one will discriminate against you. After all, life is more important!"

Although these words were direct and cold, they were also made out of consideration for the safety of his companions. He knew very well that courage and reason are equally important on the road of exploration.

Aidan's expression became uncertain after hearing the words of Crescent Wolf King, and his heart seemed to be stirred by a storm.

Recalling the difficulties and hardships in the second level, especially the moment that almost cost her her life, and the humiliation of being treated like a "cattle" by the natives due to her loss of internal energy, a strong feeling of fear arose spontaneously.

He knew very well that continuing to move forward might mean greater danger and sacrifice, while retreating meant giving up the precious technique that could change his destiny.

Amidst this complex mix of emotions, Aidan finally made a decision.

He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination: "Forget it, I still won't go to this third level, my life is more important."

When he said this, his voice was soft but extremely firm.

He knew that this decision might cause her to miss some opportunities, but at least he saved his life.

When everyone heard this, they all fell silent.

They understood Aidan's choice and respected his decision.

In this world full of unknowns and dangers, everyone has the right to choose their own path.

"Aidan chose to give up, what about you?" As the captain of the team, Lin Dong looked at the remaining four people one by one.

Yun Ruoxian hesitated for a moment, but still said, "I want to give it a try! After all, I have gone through so much hardship to get here. How can I retreat before I even enter the third level?"

Tang Yun also nodded and said, "That's right, surrendering without a fight is not my style!"

The Crescent Wolf King said: "What is there for a warrior in the Heaven Realm to fear? Warriors are meant to fight for a glimmer of hope. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, you have to fight for it. Otherwise, your life will be like that. Not to mention becoming a thousand-year legend, even becoming a hundred-year legend is impossible!"

Although Tiankong remained silent, it could be seen from his actions that he did not want to give up either.

Seeing this, Lin Dong nodded and said, "Okay, then the five of us will continue to move forward and challenge the third level."

Having said that, he looked at Aidan again, and then continued: "As for Aidan, you wait for us here."

After saying that, Lin Dong, Yun Ruoxian, Tang Yun, Tian Kong and Crescent Wolf King continued to move forward to meet the unknown challenge of the third level.

(End of this chapter)