The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2313 - 2302: Time for an Upgrade

The entirety of the Flame Demon Fish lair began to quake.

Upon hearing this piercing screech, Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong tensed once more. It seemed they recognized the sound of the Flame Demon Fish, prompting the realization that every single Flame Demon Fish present must have stirred from their slumber. However, hadn't these creatures merely been asleep moments before?

In that very instant.

Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong found themselves utterly bewildered and trapped. They had already delved deep into the Flame Demon Fish's domain, and with the creatures now fully awakened, any hope of a safe escape vanished. It was a certainty that within this lair resided Flame Demon Fish of the Heavenly God Realm and even the Divine King Realm. Their trio was undoubtedly destined for demise.

The shrieking grew rapidly closer to Ye Chenfeng and his companions, signalling an approaching Flame Demon Fish.

Both Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong were on edge, their throats dry as they swallowed. Meanwhile, Ye Chenfeng swiftly began assembling a formation. Fortunately, his mastery of formations was profound; even without Spiritual Qi flowing through his body, he possessed the ability to erect basic formations.

The ground beneath Ye Chenfeng and the others vibrated with increasing intensity. Cao Yunwei turned to Ye Chenfeng, her voice low, stating, "It is our fault that you are about to perish here with us. Should there be a next life, I, Cao Yunwei, shall surely repay your kindness."

Once Cao Yunwei concluded her words.

Ye Chenfeng’s arms moved with swift grace, causing the formation etched upon the ground to emanate a brilliant glow. He uttered, "Activate!"

The ground formation sprang to life without delay.

Having activated the formation, Ye Chenfeng then addressed Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong, assuring them, "I pledged to protect you siblings, and I shall. Have no fear! Everything will be alright."

Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong collectively held their breath as they witnessed a colossal Flame Demon Fish glide into the confined dead-end passageway.

This gargantuan Flame Demon Fish was entirely crimson, its formidable teeth bared in a terrifying display. Its eyes burned with a fiery red hue.

This formidable creature exuded an overpowering presence, possessing a cultivation base no lower than the peak of the sixth level Heavenly God Realm.

Just as Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong braced themselves, anticipating the Flame Demon Fish’s imminent assault, it did not proceed to the tunnel's extremity. After a brief, probing investigation, it retreated and navigated towards a different branching path.

One after another, Flame Demon Fish continued to enter the dead-end for inspection, yet not a single one launched an attack against Ye Chenfeng and his companions. Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong were utterly perplexed; with the Flame Demon Fish so close, how could they possibly be overlooked?

Gradually.

The influx of Flame Demon Fish into the dead-end dwindled, and Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong began to ease their strained nerves. Their gazes once again shifted towards Ye Chenfeng.

The formation Ye Chenfeng had painstakingly laid out on the ground was, in fact, an invisibility array. Those sheltered within its confines could perceive the outside world, but any entity, be it human or beast, approaching from the exterior, remained oblivious to the presence within the array.

This invisibility array not only served to cloak the physical forms of Ye Chenfeng, Cao Yunwei, and Cao Xiaodong, but it also completely masked their auras, rendering them undetectable and imperceptible to the Flame Demon Fish.

This was the precise reason why the Flame Demon Fish had simply disregarded Ye Chenfeng, Cao Xiaodong, and Cao Yunwei.

In response to the questioning looks from Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong, Ye Chenfeng softly explained, "You can finally rest easy now, correct? I've established a formation here, so the Flame Demon Fish should not be able to detect us."

Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong were well aware of the status of Array Masters. In the current Floating Cloud City, merely two Array Masters remained, individuals held in extremely high regard. Even the esteemed City Lords showed them considerable deference. They had never anticipated that Ye Chenfeng would also be such a respected Array Master?

This marked their first occasion being so close to an Array Master. Even during their upbringing in Floating Cloud City under their parents' care, they had only ever glimpsed Array Masters from a considerable distance, never daring to approach. The Array Masters of Floating Cloud City always maintained an aloof and elevated position.

Cao Xiaodong's admiration for Ye Chenfeng deepened. To be an expert in the Earth God Realm at the mere age of thirty was already remarkable, but to discover that Ye Chenfeng was also such a revered Array Master was astonishing. His tone became more deferential as he inquired, "Brother Ye, might I have the honor of learning formations from you? Could I possibly embark on the path of cultivation?"

Upon hearing Cao Xiaodong's earnest request, Cao Yunwei's delicate eyes narrowed, and she chided, "Xiaodong, what foolishness are you uttering? Is formation arts something that can be taught so casually? Furthermore, we have consumed the Perennial Grass, rendering it impossible for us to ever gather Spiritual Energy in our lifetimes."

Cao Xiaodong's countenance fell, clouded with deep disappointment.

Ye Chenfeng offered a gentle smile and replied, "There is no reason why formations cannot be taught. Moreover, I am aware you took the Perennial Grass to extend your lifespans, but I will find a method to eradicate the lingering side effects of the Perennial Grass for you."

"Once we get out of here, Xiaodong, anytime you wish to learn about formations, I'm willing to impart my knowledge to you."

For Ye Chenfeng, teaching some formations was a trivial matter. He genuinely held a certain affection for the siblings.

The commotion in the vicinity began to decrease somewhat.

Remaining confined within the formation indefinitely wasn't a viable strategy. Ye Chenfeng instructed Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong, "You two must remain inside this formation and absolutely do not step beyond its boundaries. I will venture out to assess the prevailing situation."

After issuing his gentle reminder.

Ye Chenfeng carefully ventured out from the protection of the formation. Considering his present diminished state, encountering a formidable Flame Demon Fish would undoubtedly lead to his demise, therefore, extreme prudence was essential.

Having emerged from the dead-end alley, Ye Chenfeng meticulously retraced his path. Within the numerous large apertures dotting the stone walls, not a single Flame Demon Fish remained. It appeared they had all exited these openings.

Proceeding with cautious steps for a considerable duration.

Ye Chenfeng eventually spotted the lifeless bodies of Flame Demon Fish scattered across the ground, interspersed with the fallen cultivators from Floating Cloud City.

The earth and the surrounding rocky surfaces bore significant signs of damage. It was evident that a fierce battle had transpired in this location previously.

Ye Chenfeng approached a nearby Flame Demon Fish corpse. He could distinctly perceive the potent energy that pulsed within it. His Green Flame residing within his Dantian also stirred with eagerness upon sensing this formidable energy.

The temperature of his Green Flame had remained unvarying for a considerable span of time.

It appeared an opportune moment for an advancement had arrived. The Fire Attribute inherent within the Flame Demon Fish should serve to elevate the temperature of his Green Flame. Should the Green Flame's temperature rise, even if his meridians remained unrepaired, he would possess a viable means of self-preservation.

... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)