The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2223 - 2212: Smashed to Pieces

Employing a secretive tracking method,

Hua Fanjiang managed to sense the auras of cultivators in a specific radius. Even better, it projected the enemy's likeness right in front of him. This arcane ability belonged exclusively to the Heavenly Sword Sect and demanded Divine King Realm prowess to execute.

The method solely picked up cultivator auras, ignoring those of ghosts entirely. With only Ye Chenfeng's figure appearing in the projection, it confirmed he was the sole cultivator inside this minor secret realm.

Reaching this realization, Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo grew far more confident. Yet, confusion lingered over the deaths of those elders and Jin Zhiteng. No trace of Ye Chenfeng's aura showed in the image; they merely estimated his power at the sixth level Divinity Transformation Realm's peak.

From the Xues, they knew this small secret realm held grave dangers. Venturing beyond the desert after nightfall meant no return for explorers. Daytime ventures stayed calm since survivors never recounted nighttime horrors.

For caution's sake, Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo chose to strike at dawn. Still, they wondered how Ye Chenfeng endured the night. Suspicions mounted, leaving them unable to fathom him fully.

Daylight soon fully illuminated Death’s Darkness. Sharing a look, Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo dashed toward Ye Chenfeng's location.

Meanwhile, Ye Chenfeng, cut off from the Chaos Ring, shouldered the towering Blue Crystal Stone and trudged onward through the cave's extended passage.

Moments ticked away relentlessly,

until Ye Chenfeng reached the cave's innermost depths, Blue Crystal Stone still borne on his shoulder. He headed straight to the third floor and slipped into the cabin.

Inside the cabin, he hastily placed the Blue Crystal Stone into the pool, where its size occupied hardly any room.

No sooner had the Blue Crystal Stone entered the pool than countless white energy rays burst from the myriad bottom holes, securing it firmly.

As extraction began, the white beams drew power from the Blue Crystal Stone, shifting to a vivid blue hue.

Ye Chenfeng's face lit up with delight at the sight. Clearly, the Blue Crystal Stone served as the vital fuel to power up the Ghost Ship.

Securely anchored at the pool's base by the energy rays, the Blue Crystal Stone triggered changes in the small black flag Ye Chenfeng held. A dark glow swirled around it, suggesting activation of the Spirit Boat needed only his mental command.

Old Black, Jiang Yuntian, warned, "Little guy, this man-high Blue Crystal Stone holds scant energy. It may power the Spirit Boat briefly without revealing the Ghost Ship's full might."

Right after Old Black's words, Old White, Wu Fengxian, cautioned, "Little guy, two Divine King Realm auras draw near. Get ready; their intent feels hostile."

The tunnel's barriers had vanished, permitting free entry.

Alerted by Old White Wu Fengxian's words, Ye Chenfeng exited the cabin to the third floor deck. Lacking aid, with two early Divine King Realm Puppets trapped in the unreachable Chaos Ring.

Luckily, the Ghost Ship now held some power, though its usefulness remained uncertain.

Clutching the black flag, Ye Chenfeng focused his will.

A resounding "boom!" echoed as a dark barrier enveloped the whole Spirit Boat. Fueled by the Ghost Ship's energy, full control came via mere thought—far simpler than Immortal Artifacts needing constant cultivator input.

Defense mode engaged, the Blue Crystal Stone's energy drained at an accelerated rate.

Ye Chenfeng stared intently at the passage opening.

"Swish, swish!" Two sharp whooshes heralded dark figures. Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo's gazes snapped to Ye Chenfeng.

The massive Spirit Boat stunned them briefly upon sight, but composure returned swiftly. Detecting the robust barrier, they figured breaching it wouldn't be quick.

Still, Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo smirked coldly. Jin Nanhuo sneered, "Are you that little beast Ye Chenfeng? Did you kill the Jin family's top genius? You've concealed yourself masterfully! Got Heavenly God Realm power for real? Think this barrier will hold us off?"

"Maintaining that barrier demands vast energy; it'll fade on its own, leaving you to our mercy."

"Stop delaying us. Remove the barrier now, and I'll make your end quicker. Refuse, and you'll writhe in agony before dying slowly."

Ye Chenfeng's brow furrowed. Jin Nanhuo's taunts revealed his ties to sects like Heavenly Sword, with early Divine King Realm power, while Hua Fanjiang hit mid Divine King Realm. Even unleashing two early Divine King Puppets offered slim victory chances.

Via the black flag, Ye Chenfeng noted the Blue Crystal Stone's energy vanishing fast. Depletion meant doom; he'd pour everything into one final Ghost Ship assault.

Spotting Ye Chenfeng frozen on the third deck, Hua Fanjiang unleashed his mid Divine King Realm presence. Leaping skyward, he struck the Spirit Boat's dark barrier, aware each hit sped energy loss.

Hua Fanjiang snarled coldly, "How dare a brat like you rally all our sect's Divine King Realm masters? Worthy? Today marks your doom!"

As Hua Fanjiang charged with feral ferocity, Ye Chenfeng clenched the black flag tighter. A mental impulse,

and "creak, creak, creak!" noises rumbled from the Ghost Ship's base.

Another "boom!" followed instantly.

The Spirit Boat rocketed upward, exuding a horrifying ghostly aura, colliding straight into Hua Fanjiang.

Hua Fanjiang never anticipated the sudden launch; the empowered black Spirit Boat chilled him. Evasion crossed his mind, but too slow.

The Ghost Ship hurtled with blinding speed, smashing into Hua Fanjiang squarely.

"Bang!"

"Pfft!"

Upon impact, Hua Fanjiang emitted a heavy grunt before his form burst midair into bloody vapor, absorbed into the Ghost Ship's Nether Iron hull.

Jin Nanhuo, poised nearby, stood petrified, breath caught in shock.

Ye Chenfeng marveled too—a mid Divine King Realm powerhouse obliterated outright by the Ghost Ship?

Yet the black flag revealed over half the Blue Crystal Stone's energy spent. Time pressed to dispatch Jin Nanhuo, no leisure to ponder the Ghost Ship's terror.

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