The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2278: 2267: Blood Demon Green Vine! The Solution!

A ferocious roar escaped from Ye Chenfeng's throat.

This sound immediately jolted Tan Yuanwu into action. Disregarding whatever lay on the ground below, he swiftly ascended into the air, positioning himself beside Ye Chenfeng amidst the sky.

Once airborne, Tan Yuanwu cast his gaze downward. Thick, finger-width green vines, speckled with crimson bloodstains, were erupting from the earth.

These verdant tendrils moved with an unnerving silence beneath the soil, completely concealed from even a powerful Divine King Realm expert. Their stealth was akin to a phantom assassin closing in unseen.

Had it not been for Old Bai Wu Fengxian's abrupt warning, Ye Chenfeng's feet might have already been ensnared by these blood-kissed green vines.

As for Tan Yuanwu himself, he had narrowly evaded a similar fate, his feet nearly caught by the writhing vines before he managed to make a last-second leap into safety.

Observing the vines emerge from the ground, they seemed to possess an almost conscious will. Having lost their intended targets, they slithered back beneath the surface, vanishing without a trace.

Zhao Jinpeng and Bai Xiaorou, caught completely off guard, were now as still as stone effigies. Only by concentrating intently could Ye Chenfeng detect the faint vestiges of their presence.

Wu Lingxiang, Jiang Caixuan, Bai Xiaorou, and Zhao Jinpeng, all turned to stone – a dire predicament for Ye Chenfeng as he had never encountered such vines before. He pondered internally, "Old Bai, Old Hei, how did Xiaorou and the others become petrified?"

Old Bai Wu Fengxian responded, "Kid, when we witnessed the ladies from the Wu and Jiang families petrifying, we realized the danger just as the Blood Demon Green Vine struck before we could even warn you."

"Long ago, Old Hei and I stumbled upon an ancient text that detailed the Bloodswallow Clan and their notorious Blood Demon Green Vine."

"The Blood Demon Green Vine is a peculiar flora, cultivated by the Bloodswallow Clan using their own blood. Any individual ensnared by its tendrils immediately undergoes petrification."

"A mature Blood Demon Green Vine can petrify a formidable cultivator at the Peak of the Divine King Realm, though its petrification effect is significantly diminished for those who have reached the Divine Venerable Realm."

"Despite its fearsome nature, a Blood Demon Green Vine typically operates within a confined area. Those it petrifies are not killed instantly; rather, their vital functions slowly cease, transforming them into true stone statues over time."

Heeding Wu Fengxian's explanation, Ye Chenfeng's eyes narrowed slightly. He inquired, "Old Bai, Old Hei, is there a method to restore them? And how much time do they have?"

This time, Old Hei interjected, "Kid, according to that ancient scripture, those petrified by the Blood Demon Green Vine remain stable for approximately one month. To reverse the petrification, the blood of the Bloodswallow Clan is required. A mere splash upon them will suffice to break the petrifying curse."

Did they need the Bloodswallow Clan's blood to restore Bai Xiaorou and the others?

It seemed that irrespective of whether others wished to impede the Bloodswallow Clan's resurgence, Ye Chenfeng absolutely had to unlock the final quarter of the Undying Seal. He absolutely could not allow Bai Xiaorou and the others to be permanently turned into stone.

Old Hei Jiang Yuntian continued, "Kid, you must eradicate all the Blood Demon Green Vines present here. They attach themselves to petrified cultivators, siphoning their life essence and accelerating their transformation into solid stone."

"While the Blood Demon Green Vine appears terrifying, its destruction is surprisingly straightforward once its vulnerability is known. Having been nurtured with the blood of the Bloodswallow Clan, it possesses an intense aversion to dissimilar blood. The vine's branches might show little reaction to other forms of blood."

"However, its main root emphatically rejects any foreign blood; even a mere touch will cause it to rapidly wither. When the central root succumbs, the branches attached to it perish instantaneously."

Having absorbed Old Hei Jiang Yuntian's counsel, Ye Chenfeng instructed Tan Yuanwu to maintain his position in the air while he himself descended to the ground. The moment his feet touched the earth, the tendrils of the Blood Demon Green Vine once again surged towards him.

Anticipating this, Ye Chenfeng meticulously scanned the surrounding terrain, identifying the points from which the vines emerged, all with the objective of pinpointing the main root.

Each time the green vines advanced upon Ye Chenfeng, he would execute a nimble leap into the air.

Once the vines had retreated back into the soil, Ye Chenfeng would land once more.

This painstaking cycle of observation was crucial for determining the general area where these green vines originated.

After seven such cycles, Ye Chenfeng felt a surge of certainty. At that moment, the sinister voice of the Bloodswallow Clan Leader echoed within Ye Chenfeng's mind: "Kid, have you truly never witnessed our Bloodswallow Clan's Blood Demon Green Vine before? Your companions will remain statues indefinitely, and you possess neither the means nor the power to destroy the vine."

The Bloodswallow Clan Leader's words carried considerable weight, as the vines were notoriously resilient; even formidable Divine King Realm cultivators would likely find it challenging to inflict damage upon them. Few individuals in the Ancient Era possessed knowledge of the main root's inherent weakness.

The Bloodswallow Clan Leader harbored no doubt that no one in the present era could possibly be aware of this specific vulnerability.

The ancient tome unearthed by Old Bai and Old Hei proved to be truly exceptional!

Following the declaration made by the Bloodswallow Clan Leader.

Ye Chenfeng’s attention locked onto the stone facade adorning the right flank of the valley. He unsheathed his Qingyun Sword and propelled himself towards the wall with swift momentum.

With a resounding "Bang!"

The Qingyun Sword impacted the stony surface, carving out a significant breach. Within this newly formed cavity, a robust green vine, comparable in girth to a human arm, was lodged, its numerous offshoots delving deep into the subterranean earth.

A smile touched Ye Chenfeng’s lips as he remarked, "You claim I cannot destroy the Blood Demon Green Vine? Your Bloodswallow Clan exhibits considerable arrogance! Merely exposing its primary root to any common blood will precipitate its immediate demise!"

Ye Chenfeng’s pronouncement inadvertently exposed the Blood Demon Green Vine’s critical vulnerability.

"Impossible! How could you possibly ascertain this?"

The Bloodswallow Clan Leader’s tone shifted to one of utter disbelief, struggling to comprehend how Ye Chenfeng acquired such knowledge, especially considering the clan’s centuries of stringent concealment and the extreme rarity of this information even during the Ancient Era.

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