Immortal Doctor Expert in Urban

Forbidden City, within the grand imperial palace, a majestic and resplendent hall is already lit up.

On either side of the palace's main gate, masked assassins clad in black, exuding a chilling killing intent, stand solemnly like emissaries from the underworld.

Within the grand hall, sitting upon the dragon throne is not the emperor over tens of thousands, but an elderly man with white hair, eyes cold and sharp as frost—none other than Duan Xing.

In the great hall, there stands nearly a hundred people, including elderly men with white hair, middle-aged men, and young talents.

They are masters of Martial Arts Families within the Capital City, or renowned experts and young prodigies.

However, among the assembly of martial arts experts, the most striking were the four elderly men with white hair. Their hair draped over their shoulders, faces full of wrinkles, aged and slightly hunched over.

The colors of their robes differ, being green, blue, black, and white, respectively.

Standing in the hall, they resemble withered old trees, seemingly devoid of any life.

Yet, these four white-haired, aged elders, despite resembling withered trees, command respect and awe from the masters of various Martial Arts Families and renowned experts, as if they were significant figures.

Because these four are the most famous martial arts elders in the Capital City, hidden among the city's four famous mountains, dedicated to cultivation, unconcerned with world affairs for many years.

No martial arts expert could imagine that such renowned elders would once again emerge, which truly is an extraordinary event.

Of course, they know these four elders have reemerged for the Martial Saint Heart Sutra…

Seeing these four elders, Duan Xing also shows respect on his face, immediately rising from the dragon throne and loudly proclaiming, "Quickly, someone, bring seats for the four great elders of the Capital City — Sikong Qing, Gongsun Lan, Hei Wuya, and Bai Yingtang."

Following Duan Xing's command, seven or eight black-clad Hidden Kill assassins quickly bring four grand master's chairs into the hall, placing them before the four elders of the Capital City.

These black-clad individuals salute the four elders with martial courtesy, "Please, venerable masters, take your seats!"

The Capital City's four elders, Sikong Qing, Gongsun Lan, Hei Wuya, and Bai Yingtang, then gracefully take their seats on the grand chairs.

Upon seating, the Capital City's four elders exude an intangible aura.

Duan Xing looked at the four elders of the Capital City, along with numerous Martial Arts Family heads, renowned experts, and young prodigies, secretly pleased: It seems the Martial Saint Heart Sutra truly is a coveted treasure, quickly gathering the most influential and powerful experts and venerable elders in the Capital City to the imperial palace.

"Duan Xing, you sent word, saying there is something about the Martial Saint Heart Sutra to discuss with us; we have been in seclusion, cultivating in the mountains for years. Now that we've emerged, let's hope this isn't a jest?" On the left grand master's chair, Sima Kong, clad in a green robe, looked at Duan Xing and spoke with an aged yet authoritative voice.

Duan Xing smiled, looking at Sima Qing, and said, "Elder Sima, I dared not jest when inviting you and the other three elders."

Sima Qing nodded, "As long as it's no jest, then tell us about the Martial Saint Heart Sutra."

Duan Xing solemnly agreed, then looked at all the martial experts in the hall and said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, the reason I've invited you all today is to discuss the matter of the Martial Saint Heart Sutra."

"Over ten years ago, the Patriarchs of major Martial Arts Families joined my Duan family in trying to obtain the Martial Saint Heart Sutra from Lin Yunxiao's hands to read the sacred martial texts together. However, regretfully, due to Lin Yunxiao's obstinate resistance, the Martial Saint Heart Sutra was not obtained."

At this moment, a morose-faced elder in his fifties spoke to Duan Xing, "Duan Xing, over ten years ago, you claimed that Lin Yunxiao had the Martial Saint Heart Sutra, which caused my Fang family to lose many experts, yet we gained nothing. This time won't be another repeat of that, will it?"

This elder is named Fang Jin, the Patriarch of one of the top ten Martial Arts Families in the Capital City, and he participated in the joint effort with the Duan family against Lin Yunxiao and his wife over ten years ago.

As soon as Fang Jin spoke, the other Patriarchs who had taken part in that major conflict over a decade ago also said, "Fang Jin is right. Duan Xing, you won't deceive us again this time, will you?"

"If we fail to obtain the Martial Saint Heart Sutra again, how will you account to us?"

"Duan Xing, the Martial Saint Heart Sutra has been missing for decades. How do you know where it is?"

The Patriarchs of various Martial Arts Families raised doubts towards Duan Xing.

They are suspicious of Duan Xing because, over ten years ago, he gathered them, claiming Lin Yunxiao possessed the Martial Saint Heart Sutra, promising shared access; in the end, they gained nothing but lost many experts.

They do not wish to repeat the disastrous past.

Duan Xing, however, remained confident, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, I understand your doubts, but I can assure you with absolute certainty that we will obtain the Martial Saint Heart Sutra this time."

"Indeed, the Martial Saint Heart Sutra vanished decades ago, but it was created by the ancient Martial Saint Lin Qingfeng and has been passed down through the Lin family. The Medical Saint Lin Zheng is Lin Qingfeng's descendant, and before it disappeared, the Martial Saint Heart Sutra was last held by Lin Zheng's father, Lin Pavilion."

"The Martial Saint Heart Sutra has been passed down in the Lin family generation after generation. After Lin Pavilion's death, it must have been passed to Lin Zheng, who would then pass it to his son Lin Yunxiao. But Lin Yunxiao is dead, so it must be in Lin Zheng's hands."

"Duan Xing, Lin Zheng roams while practicing medicine, never staying in one place. Even if the Martial Saint Heart Sutra is with him, how can we find him?" Fang Jin sneered coldly.

Duan Xing nodded, "Indeed, even when Lin Yunxiao died, Lin Zheng did not emerge to avenge his son but completely concealed himself. No one knows his whereabouts."

"However, there is a way to lure Lin Zheng out and even make him hand over the Martial Saint Heart Sutra."

Duan Xing's words sparked interest on the faces of the various Martial Arts Family Patriarchs, renowned experts, and young prodigies in the hall.

The four masters of the Capital City exchanged glances, clearly showing interest in Duan Xing's words.

Sima Qing looked at Duan Xing and said, "Duan Xing, enough suspense. Tell us what method you have to lure Lin Zheng out and make him hand over the Martial Saint Heart Sutra."

Duan Xing nodded, "Yes, Elder Sikong."

Then, he faced all the martial experts in the hall and said, "You all may not know, but recently Lin Zheng's two disciples, a man and a woman, have entered the Capital City looking to avenge Lin Yunxiao's death. They are formidable, already having killed my son Tianlong and crippled my grandson Yifeng's martial arts."

At this point, Duan Xing's expression showed grief, and his eyes gleamed with hatred.

"What? Lin Zheng's disciples have come for revenge?"

"Duan Tianlong was one of the top ten experts in the Capital City and was killed by Lin Zheng's disciple?"

"They pose a significant threat!"

The Martial Arts Families in the hall showed signs of unease, whispering amongst themselves.

"Years ago, we killed Lin Zheng's son. Now he sends disciples to the Capital City for vengeance and has already killed my son. Next is all of you!" Duan Xing warned, looking around at the experts in the hall.

All the martial experts' expressions changed!

"Duan Xing, your suggestion is that instead of sitting idly, we should unite, capture Lin Zheng's disciples, and then force Lin Zheng to reveal himself and hand over the Martial Saint Heart Sutra, correct?" At this moment, Sima Qing, on the grand master's chair, gazed intently at Duan Xing and spoke.

Duan Xing immediately bowed and said, "Indeed, that is what I meant."