The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine
Chapter 1344 - Chapter 1344 Chapter 1344 Zhi as Cunning

Chapter 1344: Chapter 1344: Zhi as Cunning! Chapter 1344: Chapter 1344: Zhi as Cunning! Some Profound Immortals and Demon Saints intentionally set the pace.

Soon, all the Profound Immortals and Demon Saints instinctively developed doubts towards Sword Immortal Emperor, Purple Flame Immortal Emperor, the Demon Kings Kui and Hou.

It was right; everyone had recounted their past deeds as required, which essentially cleared them of suspicion.

Now, it was only left to two Demon Kings and two Immortal Emperors, who were posturing and refusing to speak.

Naturally, everyone suspected that they were the ones with issues!

“Shut up!” Sword Immortal Emperor roared, his face erupting with disdain and anger, “This noise is too much! Very well, as the emperor who is aboveboard, I fear nothing. If you want me to speak, then I will speak! Everyone, listen well!”

It was then that the noisy scene calmed down, and all the Profound Immortals and Demon Saints pricked up their ears, ready to listen.

The glorious deeds of Sword Immortal Emperor in his life were numerous. His life had been long, and the experiences he had been through to reach the level of an Immortal Emperor were too many to count.

His life itself was the stuff of legends.

To speak of it, he initially was at a loss for words, not knowing where to start.

Sword Immortal Emperor sorted through his lengthy memories when suddenly, his heart boiled with a surge of experiences!

The Profound Immortals and Demon Saints were all very attentive.

After a while, Sword Immortal Emperor slowly began, “As your emperor–”

Just then!

“Cackle–” The Heavenly Immortal who had initially set the pace suddenly changed his tone. His eyes abruptly turned blood red, and his body radiated immortal light, transforming into endless sword lights, launching surprise attacks on the surrounding Profound Immortals!

It turned out, the Heavenly Immortal was possessed!

He had been the first to recount his past, speaking so smoothly and precisely… No one had expected that he had been possessed!

Simultaneously, no fewer than five Demon Saints also launched brutal and merciless attacks on their nearby comrades!

This was too sudden!

Originally, everyone’s attention had been drawn to Sword Immortal Emperor, who was about to recount his story. Even the objects of everyone’s suspicion had been the two Immortal Emperors and two Demon Kings.

Thus, this sudden sneak attack took almost everyone by surprise!

They were almost fatally wounded within moments!

“Beasts! It was you!” In the blink of an eye, Sword Immortal Emperor roared furiously.

Speaking just in time, strands of corrupting, and even some containing Time Law, malevolent aura, shot out like ropes.

It was an aura from the hellish planets!

These malevolent auras accurately wrapped around the sneak attacks launched by Heavenly Immortal and others.

The next moment–

Puff–puff–puff–puff–

A sharp brilliance flashed, piercing through the sky, unmatched.

The possessed Heavenly Immortal and the five Demon Saints had their heads penetrated.

Their souls were shattered.

They died utterly!

“Huang Xiaolong!” Purple Flame Immortal Emperor let out a sigh of relief and looked at Huang Xiaolong with gratitude in his eyes.

If it hadn’t been for Huang Xiaolong’s critical intervention, it would have been a blood-soaked sky and a grievous loss.

“Dammit!” Demon King Kui growled, his face showing a sinister glow of hatred, but also a hint of resignation.

It wasn’t just Demon King Kui; now Sword Immortal Emperor, Purple Flame Immortal Emperor, and every Treasure Hunter present wore expressions of frustration, shock, resignation, and even helplessness…

These were complex expressions.

The underlying subtext of these expressions was–There was really no way out! No way to prevent possession by the evil beings of this realm. Nor could they determine who had been possessed.

“This realm’s difficulty is comparable to the Heart Demon realm,” the Third Crown Prince lamented. “It’s so twisted. The scenarios set up by the Heavenly Slaying Immortal Emperor are each more twisted than the last.”

“And it’s utterly frustrating,” Ninth Princess’s eyes grew cold. “If it had been an open and honorable battle, dying in battle would have been without regrets, but now, it feels like our hands are tied–it’s too frustrating!”

“We were all too arrogant,” Sword Immortal Emperor for the first time showed a defeated expression. “In the beginning, we thought the worlds created by Heavenly Slaying Immortal Emperor were too simple. We assumed we could easily pass through. But, it turned out we couldn’t manage it! It’s difficult, too difficult!”

“These possessed creatures can obtain the target’s memories and emotions; it’s an unsolvable scenario,” Purple Flame Immortal Emperor also expressed his utter despair. “Now, we might really not make it through–everyone will be buried in this realm–”

“Brother-in-law! Do you have any solution?” Suddenly, the Third Crown Prince looked at Huang Xiaolong with pleading eyes.

In an instant, all the Treasure Hunters, like drowning people clutching at straws, eagerly looked towards Huang Xiaolong.

They were powerless, and Huang Xiaolong had become their last glimmer of hope!

If Huang Xiaolong shook his head,

then the only thing left for the Treasure Hunters would be to clean their necks and close their eyes in despair, waiting for death!

“Uhm–” Huang Xiaolong’s eyes flickered with contemplative light. “Just now, I was waiting for those possessed individuals to make their move. Thus, I could stop them instantly and kill them. However, this feeling of being at someone else’s mercy is truly unpleasant. We absolutely cannot continue this way–”

“Sister’s husband, with your strategizing capabilities, you can turn the tide with a smile–I believe you must have a way!” Ninth Princess looked at Huang Xiaolong with encouraging eyes.

“Actually, we can draw some conclusions,” Huang Xiaolong said thoughtfully. “Firstly, the evil beings of this realm emerge at night, dwelling in the moonlight to possess us. Their leader calls himself the ‘Moon Worshiping King’–”

Everyone was engrossed, listening to Huang Xiaolong speak.

“Moreover, I have noticed some patterns–” Huang Xiaolong pondered. “We have been subjected to possession twice now. In these instances, the enemies chose Profound Immortals and Demon Saints as their targets–but did not target Sword Immortal Emperor, Purple Flame Immortal Emperor, the two Demon Kings, nor my uncle and aunt. This indicates–”

“Sister’s husband, I get it, you mean to say that the evil beings of this realm find it difficult to possess powerful targets! They only pick on the soft targets!” the Ninth Princess’s eyes brightened.

The other Treasure Hunters also nodded instinctively.

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As the saying goes, to catch the thief, catch the king. Since the enemy can take possession without anyone noticing, why not directly target some of the leaders among the treasure hunters?

In fact, after taking possession, they all ended up perishing together.

Since they would perish together anyway, why not simply take control of the strongest few among the treasure hunters? By doing so, they might be able to crush all the treasure hunters with an overwhelmingly one-sided advantage.

There’s no need to perish together. To kill ten thousand enemies and lose eight thousand of one’s own is a foolish act.

“Huang Xiaolong, your analysis is spot on!” The Sword Immortal Emperor expressed his agreement. “It seems they are all bullies who are cowards at heart!”

Hearing Huang Xiaolong’s analysis, the treasure hunters’ previously near-despairing mood also finally eased somewhat.

Huang Xiaolong’s words seemed to warm their hearts, giving the treasure hunters an indescribable sense of security!

“So, Huang Xiaolong, what should we do next to cope with tonight’s ordeal?” asked the Purple Flame Immortal Emperor.

It is daytime now, so all is calm, but soon night will fall. The evil beings of this realm will start to cause chaos.

We must find a way to stop them, even to exterminate them!

“How we should deal with the enemy specifically, I haven’t thought of yet~~” Huang Xiaolong shrugged. “But perhaps, I could delay them through tonight~~”

“After tonight, I will think it over more carefully,” Huang Xiaolong said.

“Delay?” The Third Crown Prince of the Dragon King asked, puzzled.

“Yes. Delay,” Huang Xiaolong replied swiftly as he took out a large stack of blank talisman paper.

He began to draw talismans.

He was drawing doppelganger talismans.

After finishing, he collected blood from the Sword Immortal Emperor, Purple Flame Immortal Emperor, Demon King Kui, Demon King Ho, Third Crown Prince of the Dragon King, and Ninth Princess of the Dragon King.

He dripped their blood onto the doppelganger talismans.

Then he inserted the doppelganger talismans into five slaves, and every Profound Immortal, Demon Saint.

Suddenly, whether it was any of Huang Xiaolong’s five slaves, or every Profound Immortal, Demon Saint,

Their aura underwent earth-shaking changes!

Even their temperaments were completely transformed, radiating the dignity and glory of Immortal Emperors, Demon Kings, and Dragon Kings!

In an instant, it was as though all the treasure hunters had evolved into Immortal Emperors, Demon Kings, and Dragon Kings.

Every treasure hunter instantly transformed into a leader!

Of course, this was just an illusion created by Huang Xiaolong using doppelganger talismans. If they did not act, they could deceive others as real.

In simple terms, it was creating doppelgangers of Demon Kings, Immortal Emperors, and Dragon Kings.

“This means that all the treasure hunters have been elevated to a very powerful level~~~” Huang Xiaolong smiled. “If the evil beings of this realm choose their possession targets based on the strength of their realm, there are now no weak ones left for them to pick from among us.”

“Great! This is wonderful!” The Sword Immortal Emperor was overjoyed. “Huang Xiaolong, you are as cunning as a demon! If we can luckily escape from the Heaven-Slaying Mansion this time, I must inform the Immortal Realm that they must not oppose you! In our Immortal Realm, it is very rare to find someone as exceptionally talented as you! To be your enemy would be extremely unfortunate and painful!”

The two Demon Kings and the two Dragon Kings nodded secretly to themselves.

Huang Xiaolong was truly formidable. To be able to be his friend was an honor. To be his enemy would come at a heavy price!

“Let’s not waste words.” Huang Xiaolong smiled. “I have no absolute certainty; this is just a trial. Alright, everyone, conserve your strength and wait for the night to come.”

Time passed extremely quickly!

In the blink of an eye, night fell!

That eerie moonlight once again bathed the entire world!

Within the moonlight, signs of life stirred restlessly.

And the evil aura came overwhelming like a tide!

The treasure hunters stood under the moonlight, quietly waiting for tonight’s confrontation with those evil beings!

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PS: Just to share a few words. I’m not making excuses or lying; there is no need. This past year has been very unlucky for me. As for what misfortunes, I have mentioned them sporadically in the book.

Last year, my father underwent heart valve surgery, which caused delays in updates. Unexpectedly, less than a year after the surgery, he suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and passed away.

In the early hours of Monday at 2:30 AM, my wife (34 weeks pregnant) suddenly had a massive bleed.

It was caused by a previa, with no prior symptoms.

It was just a matter of seconds, the floor was covered in blood.

I called 120, the ambulance arrived, and she was taken to the hospital.

Currently, they are working to preserve the pregnancy. We take it day by day. If it can’t be preserved, then a cesarean section is necessary.

Currently, at 34 weeks, we need to reach 37 weeks for a full-term pregnancy. If delivered now, the doctors are unsure if the baby will survive.

Thus, these days, I will stay by my wife’s side to preserve the pregnancy. I pray to the Bodhisattva for everything to be safe.

This is very, very important to me–I’ll be honest. We have been married for six years and hadn’t been able to conceive.

My wife had a uterine endometrial condition, which was only cured last year, and she successfully became pregnant.

I am in my thirties; this is our first child after six years of longing.

So, everything must be fine. If something goes wrong, I cannot accept it.

As for updates, I will only be able to write a bit after staying up late and returning home.

I will stay in the hospital by my wife’s side until the baby is born.

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