Ultimate Village Doctor

The Great Elder had originally thought that his disciple, even if he were to make a breakthrough, would only do so after the decisive battle with Long Xiaoshan, stimulating himself to prove his path to grandmastership. Unexpectedly, before the battle began, an image of a dragon and tiger converging had already formed. This signified a promotion to grandmaster was imminent. Once his disciple advanced to grandmaster, the likes of Long Xiaoshan would be insignificant. Not only would this battle be trivial, but the entire situation of the Iron Palm Gang would change drastically. The Iron Palm Gang would leap from being a top force in the southwest to one of the pinnacle powers, ranking alongside the Tang Family. At this moment, the images of the dragon and tiger in the clouds continued to condense above the cave, with the faint sound of dragon roars and tiger howls seemingly transmitted from above. The immense cloud of spiritual energy formed a huge vortex, slowly rotating and drawing in the spiritual energy from within hundreds of meters, pouring it into the cave for a good ten minutes or so. Suddenly, the phantom image of the dragon and tiger, along with that massive spiritual energy, violently plunged into the cave. Right after that, the huge vortex gradually dissipated. All those waiting outside were dumbstruck, having never seen martial cultivation manifest such a colossal force before, with the dragon and tiger converging, echoing with the heavens and earth. After a long while, an Iron Palm Gang elder hesitantly asked, "Great Elder, has, has the Gang Leader made a breakthrough?" The Great Elder nodded, then shook his head, "Just watch. The Gang Leader should be coming out soon." Although the Great Elder knew that a grandmaster's breakthrough was accompanied by the auspicious sign of the dragon and tiger converging, he had only heard of it, never witnessed it with his own eyes, so he wasn't one hundred percent certain in his heart. Thump! Thump! Thump! Suddenly, everyone felt a slight tremor beneath their feet. The trembling sound emerged from within the cave—it was unmistakably the sound of footsteps, but they were so heavy that it felt as if a primordial tyrannosaurus was walking out of the cave. If a glass of water were placed there, the water would surely ripple again and again. Everyone stood still, holding their breath and focusing intently. The footsteps grew closer and closer. At the entrance of the cave, a figure slowly appeared. This figure was a middle-aged man, looking to be in his thirties, with a frail appearance reminiscent of a scholar. In stark contrast to his delicate appearance was the extremely strong aura surrounding him, like that of a dragon or a tiger, awe-inspiring like the wind and clouds. He took steps into the cave, each one heavy, leaving shallow imprints on the ground that extended all the way from inside the cave. Upon seeing this middle-aged man emerge. All the members of the Iron Palm Gang shuddered, bending over and greeting with a respectful fist, "Gang Leader." Qiu Zhen had a serene expression as he nodded slightly, "You've all been waiting for a long time." At this time, the Great Elder, abandoning his usual composure, betrayed an excited flush on his face, quickly stepping forward, "Gang Leader, the image of the dragon and tiger converging just formed outside the cave. Could it be, you've broken through... to a grandmaster?" Qiu Zhen pondered for a moment and spoke indifferently, "I have practiced martial arts for more than thirty years, and only today have I truly touched the threshold of the Grandmaster Realm. Although I haven't fully entered that threshold, one foot has already stepped inside. The only difference between me and a true grandmaster is the inability to retract my aura. A true grandmaster returns to simplicity; the dragon and tiger hides within the body, appearing no different from an ordinary person. When angry, they bring thunder. Currently, I am unable to retract my aura. However, even if I'm not yet a true grandmaster, I possess the strength to fight one." Though Qiu Zhen's words were delivered calmly, they were laced with an intense pride. Like a divine sword unsheathed. The Great Elder seemed to see again the peerless genius of his youth, an invincible figure among the younger generation in the southwest. He laughed heartily and said, "Good, good, Gang Leader, you've made a breakthrough before the battle. In tomorrow's fight, you will surely crush Long Xiaoshan with your palm and elevate the might of the Iron Palm Gang." Qiu Zhen's gaze drifted toward the north and he said indifferently, "He's merely my whetstone. After I kill him, I'll tread Xichuan again and confront that Grandmaster of the Tang Family." The Great Elder's eyes shone brightly, "It's time to make the southwest recognize the Iron Palm Gang once again." Long Xiaoshan and Wang Chao, who were not fully satisfied after their conversation in the hotel, found a place to spar for a while. Although Long Xiaoshan's Divine Soul had suffered damage, he had broken through to the Sixth Layer of Qi Drawing. His True Qi was mighty; in a battle with Wang Chao, using only half his strength, he firmly suppressed his opponent. But Wang Chao hadn't given his all either. His strongest card was Genetic Mutation, but that state was very damaging to the body, so he rarely used it now. Time flew by, and the next day arrived. Long Xiaoshan sat cross-legged on an artificial mountain in the Sky Garden, practicing his breathing through the night. Without a single fluctuation, he was like a statue, and as the first ray of morning sunlight came from The East and fell upon him, Long Xiaoshan slowly opened his eyes. Crack! His eyes flashed with thunder, and after a moment, the divine light in Long Xiaoshan's eyes gradually dimmed. A night of meditation had brought his body to its peak condition. At this moment, bathed in the morning's golden light, his skin was translucent like jade, and a hint of green light flickered in his eyes. His majestic figure stood on the rock as if he were about to ride the wind away. With a step, Long Xiaoshan descended from the rocks, several meters high; but as he stepped down, it seemed as though invisible stairs held him in the void. He stepped on air, each step taking him closer to the ground. This scene was witnessed by Hua Die, who had just come out, leaving her wide-eyed and speechless. Had her master become an immortal? Although Hua Die, the Saintess of the Bai Witch Sect, had seen many masters and the Great Witch Masters in her sect possessed unfathomable powers, casting spells and summoning rain and clouds with ease, none had shaken her quite like the sight of Long Xiaoshan bathed in golden light, stepping through the air as if about to ride the wind. Long Xiaoshan moved gracefully, stepping in front of Hua Die. Looking at his little servant girl with a dazed expression, he reached out a finger and flicked her forehead, saying, "What are you daydreaming about so early in the morning?" Ow! Hua Die quickly covered her forehead. The pain from her forehead and the mischievous smile on Long Xiaoshan's lips brought her back to her senses. Her master was still the same - no way he could be some kind of immortal god. "Alright, we're setting off for Du Long Mountain today, and time is tight. Get ready quickly, we're leaving immediately." Long Xiaoshan took Hua Die's hand and walked inside. In fact, there wasn't much to prepare; Long Xiaoshan had a Space Ring, so he carried very little luggage. Wang Chao had slept in the secondary bedroom the previous night and was already awake. He picked up his backpack, and the group quickly left the room. They went down to the front desk to check out. Hua Die, who went to check out the room, was dealt with by the same buxom female front desk clerk. Throughout the process, she cast envious glances at the buxom woman, which confused her. After checking out, the group rented a car and headed straight for Dulong County. Dulong County is located more than two hundred kilometers north of Kun City, close to the Xichuan Border. Du Long Mountain, known for its dangerous terrain, is situated in the outskirts of Dulong County, within the Yunkun Mountain Range. The place where Long Xiaoshan and Qiu Zhen had agreed to duel was at the very top of Du Long Mountain.