The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2227: 2216: Unable to Stay Calm

Lion King Lineage Small World.

In a vast chamber,

A massive square crystal stood at the forefront, displaying Ye Chenfeng's figure inside it.

This chamber was packed with numerous young experts. Beyond the Lion King Lineage members, regular Nine Nether Ice Lions also dwelled in this small world.

Three youths with arrogant looks positioned themselves at the crowd's front, representing the top talents among the Nine Nether Ice Lions' younger generation.

One wore a white robe and possessed decent looks; his name was Zhao Feiyu, with power at Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Third Layer.

The second was a sturdy youth called Zhao Chengming, his cultivation at Heavenly God Realm, Late Stage of the Third Layer.

The third featured a composed face, named Zhao Huaqing, his level at Heavenly God Realm, Middle Stage of the Third Layer.

This expansive chamber served as the central control hub for the whole small world, enabling activation of various traps and barriers. The crystal not only projected visuals but also revealed foes' power levels. Zhao Wenyu had detected this via his special techniques, yet the youths here lacked such skills. They relied on it to gauge Ye Chenfeng's prowess.

The moment word spread of Ye Chenfeng entering the small world, young folks rushed over. They were eager to glimpse the one who had won the Lion King Lineage princess's affection. Did he truly boast three heads and six arms, or what? Rumors claimed his strength lingered at Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer, filling their hearts with scorn.

Though they'd never encountered Ye Chenfeng, they were sure the figure in the projection was him. Otherwise, the Clan Leader would have commanded his execution for trespassing.

To their shock, Ye Chenfeng's actual power wasn't Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer, but Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer! Nearly all present fell short of him, with just a handful exceeding his might.

Suddenly, contempt toward Ye Chenfeng evaporated for many. The top three—Zhao Feiyu, Zhao Chengming, and Zhao Huaqing—locked their gazes on his image in the crystal.

Zhao Chengming and Zhao Huaqing belonged to the Lion King Lineage, sharing blood ties with Bai Xiaorou. They viewed her as a sibling and aimed simply to judge if Ye Chenfeng deserved her.

Zhao Feiyu, the mightiest, hailed from outside the Lion King Lineage, without kin links to Bai Xiaorou. As an ordinary Nine Nether Ice Lion, his solid talent let him outshine the Lion King Lineage youths, gaining him great fame among the Nine Nether Ice Lions.

This small world acted as the Lion King Lineage's sacred ground, where they held dominion. Crucially, every generation's chief emerged from their ranks. But with Bai Xiaorou's arrival, Zhao Feiyu spotted opportunity—he dreamed of wedding her to claim leadership next, shattering the rule binding chiefs to the Lion King Lineage. He yearned to pioneer that change.

Zhao Feiyu had dismissed earlier tales of Bai Xiaorou fancying a mere Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer lad.

How dare a weakling at Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer aspire to be the Lion King Lineage princess's partner? Even if the Clan Leader consented, most Nine Nether Ice Lions would rebel. Thus, Zhao Feiyu saw Bai Xiaorou as his destined match. After all, rivals like Zhao Chengming and Zhao Huaqing were her kin, leaving him unchallenged among the Nine Nether Ice Lions.

Everything had aligned with Zhao Feiyu's schemes until now. Learning Ye Chenfeng had hit Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer ignited alarm in him. Still, he refused to let Ye Chenfeng proceed unchallenged, plotting to expel him before he reached Bai Xiaorou.

Though gloom churned within Zhao Feiyu, he spoke warmly outward, “Chengming, Huaqing, the Lion King Lineage’s princess isn't for just any random guy to get near. You two count as her brothers, and we're here to check if this kid has any real talent.”

Zhao Chengming, rough in build though he seemed, creased his brow and replied, “Zhao Feiyu, we get your aim. We agreed to test him, but if you plan to kill him, count me out completely.”

Zhao Huaqing agreed with a nod, “Exactly. Dreaming of wedding the Lion King Lineage’s princess? Zhao Feiyu, prove yourself worthy.”

Zhao Feiyu's grin held steady, but his mood darkened further. Though stronger than Zhao Chengming and Zhao Huaqing, those two wielded far more sway among the Nine Nether Ice Lions due to their Lion King Lineage status, while he remained a commoner among them.

With a smile, Zhao Feiyu added, “Come on, you two are overthinking. Why would I harm him? Word is the princess is at the Purifying Demon Pond, her demonic qi nearly purged. Rumor has it the ancestors recently performed a special ritual for her, so her power should surge upon exit.”

“This kid's the one who led the princess into demonic frenzy. I'm fair in grudges and favors, just keen to probe his true depths. Frankly, he doesn't match our princess.”

While speaking,

Zhao Feiyu triggered the leftmost stone brick on the nearby wall. Afterward, he noted, “Let's check how long it took this kid to hit Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer. Looks deceive on age.”

…

Meanwhile, as Ye Chenfeng stepped into the small world,

He advanced steadily across the icy plains, probing his surroundings.

Yet abruptly,

A azure beam plunged from above, swiftly encasing Ye Chenfeng.

Once shrouded in the blue glow, two enormous numerals materialized overhead: “Thirty!”

Spotting the “thirty” overhead in the crystal, Zhao Feiyu's smile erased itself—this signified Ye Chenfeng's age was merely thirty!

A Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer powerhouse at thirty? Since when had the world gone utterly insane?

How many Heavenly God Realm experts hadn't spent seven or eight hundred years, or even over a millennium, just to enter the realm? Progressing through minor stages afterward proved brutally tough, but Ye Chenfeng achieved Peak of the Second Layer at thirty? Even cultivating from birth couldn't justify such lunacy, right?

Zhao Chengming and Zhao Huaqing trembled violently, composure shattered by the scene. The display was outrageously extreme—had history, from Ancient times to now, ever seen anyone hit Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer by thirty?

In the majestic hall,

Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Jinpeng, and Zhao Wenyu watched the projection clearly too. Zhao Shenghong was clueless about Ye Chenfeng's age; he gulped repeatedly. Even assuming the absolute worst, thirty at Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer marked freakish genius. But this?

Zhao Shenghong wondered if Ye Chenfeng had relied on forbidden arts to boost his realm.

Zhao Jinpeng's eyes bulged wide, fixated unblinkingly on the image; his breaths grew ragged, betraying his turmoil.

After a prolonged daze, Zhao Wenyu narrowed his gaze, intrigue sparking. A grin tugged his lips as he eyed Ye Chenfeng's projection, murmuring, “Incredible. Only thirty? Even our two ancestors at thirty hadn't reached Divinity Transformation Realm, Peak of the Sixth Layer. This kid's at Heavenly God Realm, Peak of the Second Layer. Let's observe—he might truly deliver shocks!”

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