The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2255 - 2244: Fleeing in Panic

In an instant, Zhao Wanfu at the Mid Divine King Realm burst into a cloud of blood mist.

Everyone except Ye Chenfeng froze in place, eyes bulging wide, their minds blanking out momentarily.

This happened because that massive blood-red vine appeared out of nowhere, instantly reducing the ferocious Zhao Wanfu to bloody vapor on contact. The spectacle was downright horrifying. In the Central State, Mid Divine King Realm experts stand at the pinnacle, bending winds and calling rains wherever they roam. Yet here, he met such a swift and total end?

Luo Qianjiang, Jin Hongsheng, and Li Yuanmu—who had been holding back Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Wenyu, and Zhao Jinpeng—all furrowed their brows deeply. Luo Qianjiang of the Initial Divine King Realm and Jin Hongsheng of the Mid Divine King Realm especially showed faces full of dread, understanding that entanglement with the blood-red vine spelled certain doom for them too.

Even though Zhao Wanfu had been negligent moments ago, blindsided by the vine's sudden assault, he wouldn't have endured long against the Ancient Demon Vine even if alert. After all, this fully matured Ancient Demon Vine could effortlessly slay a Mid Divine King Realm powerhouse.

Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Wenyu, and Zhao Jinpeng felt unease stirring inside. Despite their Lion King Lineage's mighty battle prowess, shaking free from Li Yuanmu and his allies in short order proved impossible, leaving them unable to aid Ye Chenfeng right away. Just as uncertainty gripped them over Ye Chenfeng's handling of the threat, Zhao Wanfu exploded into blood mist, flipping the battlefield in a flash.

Noting Ye Chenfeng's composed expression, Zhao Shenghong and the others sensed his prior readiness. As Lion King Lineage members with broad knowledge, they identified the Ancient Demon Vine from ancient times—a fully developed specimen. Nurturing one to this stage demanded immense effort, deepening their reverence for Ye Chenfeng.

Zhao Wanfu’s severed head tumbled silently to the earth, frozen in that pre-death sneer. Ye Chenfeng remarked flatly, "I’ve said before, I am the master of the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin. Did you ask my permission to run amok on my turf?"

Li Yuanmu, sensing the shifting surroundings, paled in alarm. Crimson tendrils surged from every angle, all extensions of the Ancient Demon Vine.

Ye Chenfeng had planted the Ancient Demon Vine beyond the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin's walls, its roots sprawling vast underground networks, vines plentiful and lengthy enough to span the whole city effortlessly.

The swarm of crimson streaks hurtled toward them, each one manifesting as a demonic specter in the gazes of Luo Qianjiang and his companions.

Li Yuanmu realized lingering here was folly. He might withstand the Ancient Vine himself, but not Luo Qianjiang and Jin Hongsheng; their deaths would leave him swarmed by Zhao Jinpeng and crew, sealing his fate.

The vine that obliterated Zhao Wanfu was only the primary root; the oncoming ones were mere offshoots. Even the main root barreled toward Li Yuanmu's group as the branches closed in rapidly.

Li Yuanmu grasped he'd capsized in this concealed pitfall. Flight was urgent. A Spirit Talisman materialized in his right hand; Spiritual Energy surged into it before he hurled it skyward.

With a "Bang!"

The Spirit Talisman erupted into thick fog mid-air, blinding all sight and severing visibility between foes.

Seizing the chaos, Li Yuanmu shot upward, while Jin Hongsheng and Luo Qianjiang bolted away. Survival trumped all; they abandoned Sun Changnian, Lin Shouping, and juniors like Luo Youfang without a thought.

Sun Changnian and his group lagged behind Li Yuanmu's trio in response. By the time awareness hit, Zhao Jinpeng and allies had cleared the fog. The mist talisman granted mere seconds' delay, yet for Divine King Realm powerhouses, those instants sufficed for swift retreat.

Once the haze lifted, Sun Changnian, Lin Shouping, and their ilk scrambled to flee but found Zhao Jinpeng's forces blocking them, hemmed in by the robust blood-red vines.

Zhao Jinpeng turned to Ye Chenfeng. "Clan Leader, do we chase down those three who fled?"

Ye Chenfeng shook his head, declaring, "Don’t pursue desperate foes. Furthermore, the Ancient Demon Vine’s range of activity remains confined to the Ancient City. The enemies consist of one Initial Divine King Realm, one Mid Divine King Realm, and one Late Divine King Realm cultivator. Even if pursuit succeeds, victory over them won’t come easily. In due time, I’ll personally claim their lives."

Zhao Jinpeng and his companions, upon hearing Ye Chenfeng’s explanation, saw the wisdom in it and promptly followed his directive.

Wu Lingxiang, Jiang Caixuan, Zhao Xingtu, and the rest stood by Ye Chenfeng’s side, utterly stunned. Luo Qianjiang’s group had held the advantage moments ago, yet in mere moments, Zhao Wanfu perished, while Luo Qianjiang, Li Yuanmu, and others bolted in retreat. The turnaround happened with breathtaking speed!

Wu Lingxiang, Jiang Caixuan, Zhao Xingtu, Yun Rong, and several others pondered the vine’s origins. Ancient texts often mention the Ancient Demon Vine. They realized Ye Chenfeng’s time in the Central State had been brief!

This Ancient Demon Vine had to be something Ye Chenfeng planted upon arriving in the Central State, and he nurtured it to full maturity in such little time? Utterly astonishing.

Indeed.

Ye Chenfeng remained the same Ye Chenfeng.

His astonishing feats that spark awe, shock, and reverence stayed constant, as he single-handedly quelled the crisis engulfing the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin upon his return.

With Ye Chenfeng’s eyes shifting to Sun Changnian and his group, Zhao Xingtu, Yun Rong, and others directed their gazes there too. Sun Changnian, Lin Shouping, Luo Youfang, and the rest appeared ashen-faced, fully realizing escape was impossible.

They could never have foreseen how Ye Chenfeng’s arrival would flip the once-steady situation time and again, forcing ancestors like Li Yuanmu to abandon them and flee. Accepting this bitter reality proved nearly unbearable.

...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)