The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2301 - 2290: Floating Cloud City

Ye Chenfeng maintained an unbroken silence throughout the entire ordeal.

With his meridians and bones shattered, his precarious condition left him with no alternative but to endure and adapt.

Zhao Wenchao and Wang Xinghuo, having seemingly concluded that Ye Chenfeng was an utterly useless individual, paid him no further attention.

They guided their Spirit Boat in a meticulous sweep of the surroundings, departing only after verifying that no other new arrivals were present.

The battered Spirit Boat then surged forward at a considerable pace towards the right.

Approximately five hours later.

Ye Chenfeng's eyes narrowed as a colossal city materialized into view.

This city was constructed upon an immense, island-like stone mass that floated in the void. Its scale was vast, encircled by imposing, intact walls, all shielded by a dense white barrier that even a peak Divine King Realm expert would likely struggle to breach.

The trajectory taken by Zhao Wenchao and Wang Xinghuo in piloting their Spirit Boat was directly towards this city perched on the colossal stone.

As they drew nearer.

Ye Chenfeng discerned the three prominent characters, "Floating Cloud City," emblazoned above the city's main gate.

Within the city's confines, cultivators could be seen moving to and fro, interspersed with structures and establishments, presenting the appearance of a standard city found in the outside world.

How could such a metropolis exist within this boundless, enigmatic expanse? A multitude of questions arose in Ye Chenfeng's mind, accompanied by a disquieting premonition.

Both Old Bai Wu Fengxian and Old Black Jiang Yuntian harbored similar conjectures. Old Black Jiang Yuntian articulated, "Kid, this mysterious space has been in existence since the Primordial Era. Cultivators have been drawn into it from time immemorial, and with more becoming ensnared here, it's entirely plausible they established a settlement."

"After all, there might be certain resources hidden within this mysterious space. Those who found no escape route were compelled to make their lives here, and Floating Cloud City became their sanctuary."

"Kid, it appears this mysterious space is far more intricate than even Old Bai and I initially surmised. The inhabitants of Floating Cloud City must perpetually seek a way out, yet they have never succeeded, leaving them eternally trapped."

"However, this is hardly the moment to dwell on such matters. The paramount concern is for your physical condition to be restored."

As Old Black Jiang Yuntian's voice resonated continuously within Ye Chenfeng's consciousness.

Zhao Wenchao and Wang Xinghuo, navigating the Spirit Boat, drew closer to Floating Cloud City. In unison, they produced dark tokens from their robes, each bearing the inscribed character, "Floating."

Upon infusing Spiritual Energy into these tokens, brilliant beams of light erupted, carving an enormous aperture within the barrier encasing Floating Cloud City. Their worn-out Spirit Boat glided smoothly through the opening and eventually came to a halt before the city gates.

Once they had reached the city gate, the breach in the barrier sealed itself once more.

Two guardians, positioned at the gate and possessing cultivation at the Initial Stage of the Heavenly God Realm, immediately exuded a palpable aura of deadly intent upon noticing Zhao Wenchao and Wang Xinghuo.

Zhao Wenchao and Wang Xinghuo, well-acquainted with the established customs, each produced a High-Grade Spirit Stone, presenting it to the two gatekeepers.

Any cultivator residing within Floating Cloud City is mandated to tender one High-Grade Spirit Stone each time they depart and re-enter the city. This toll is considered rather steep for a city where resources are notably scarce.

The ambient Spiritual Energy within this mysterious space is exceedingly thin. Attempting to enhance one's cultivation solely through the surrounding Spiritual Energy is nearly futile, and over time, one's strength not only fails to advance but may even diminish.

Although resources are sparse in this mysterious domain, they are not entirely absent. Among the colossal floating stone islands, Spirit Veins or other valuable resources may occasionally be discovered, necessitating individual exploration and extraction.

Floating Cloud City operates under a system of leadership. Those who find themselves lacking in cultivation resources are compelled to venture out, hoping to locate a Spirit Vein or other precious discoveries, thereby alleviating their cultivation burdens, at least temporarily.

Consequently, the governing authorities of Floating Cloud City instituted a regulation requiring the payment of one High-Grade Spirit Stone, or an equivalent valuable resource, as a requisite for entry into the city.

Conversely, departing from the city incurs no such fee.

Floating Cloud City has persisted for an immense duration within the confines of this mysterious space, and the readily accessible resources were depleted long ago, rendering the city's cultivation prospects increasingly challenging.

The two gatekeepers, each at the Initial Stage of the Heavenly God Realm, retracted their imposing auras subsequent to receiving the Spirit Stones. Observing Ye Chenfeng within the Spirit Boat, one of the gatekeepers, distinguished by a full beard, inquired, "Who is this individual? I recall only the two of you departing Floating Cloud City alone."

Zhao Wenchao swiftly responded, "We encountered him within the mysterious space; he is almost certainly a newcomer. According to regulations, bringing back a newcomer is eligible for a certain number of Contribution Points."

A look of pleased satisfaction spread across Zhao Wenchao's face, while Wang Xinghuo also broke into a wide grin.

The gatekeeper, whose beard reached his chest, stepped forward to Ye Chenfeng, probing him with his Spiritual Energy. Upon finding no trace of an aura and realizing Ye Chenfeng’s meridians and bones were shattered, his countenance soured. He then gauged Ye Chenfeng’s bone age, noting he was merely thirty. This discovery made his expression darken further. "Are you mocking us?" he boomed. "A newcomer of thirty years, what cultivation could he possess? He likely hasn't even reached the Nirvana Realm. Such a person is unqualified to enter Floating Cloud City."

Wang Xinghuo interjected, "Esteemed sirs, this young man has a purpose; we intended to utilize him as bait."

The bearded gatekeeper scoffed, "Bait? With shattered meridians and bones, he's not even fit for that. You expect us to mend his meridians and bones just to use him as bait? Do you have any idea of the resources that would entail? Bringing back such a cripple, and you still demand Contribution Points?"

"You gained nothing from this derelict, did you? What valuable possessions could a thirty-year-old possess? There's ample bait in the garbage dump; let this brat fend for himself there! Cast him into the garbage dump."

"Furthermore, after discarding this refuse into the dump, you will be required to pay another High Grade Spirit Stone upon your return."

... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)