The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2322 - 2311: Silent Fury

With Wang Xinghuo and Zhao Wenchao dealt with, Ye Chenfeng attempted to utilize his 'Absorb All Powers' technique on them.

It became apparent that once he ascended to the Divine King Realm, the efficacy of 'Absorb All Powers' had dramatically diminished, making it exceedingly difficult to enhance his own strength through this method going forward.

This particular technique proved effective only prior to reaching the Divine King Realm. Post-ascension, the cultivator's internal energy undergoes a transformation, acquiring a unique characteristic that lacks compatibility with the energy extracted from others.

Consequently, after entering the Divine King Realm, attempting to extract and absorb the Qi of other cultivators proved largely futile. Since their Qi lacked the necessary shared characteristics, even if absorbed, it could only be assimilated in negligible quantities, potentially yielding no benefit whatsoever. It seemed 'Absorb All Powers' would likely become useless for Ye Chenfeng from this point on.

Ye Chenfeng proceeded to search Zhao Wenchao's remains, successfully locating the token required to breach the barrier surrounding Floating Cloud City.

Upon channeling his Spiritual Energy into the token, a beam of light erupted from it. As this light made contact with the barrier.

An opening instantly materialized within the barrier, and Ye Chenfeng passed through it, finding himself at the main gates of Floating Cloud City.

The entrance was guarded by two powerful cultivators in the Heavenly God Realm. These were not the same guards Ye Chenfeng had encountered previously, suggesting a rotation system for gate duty.

These two Heavenly God Realm experts remained oblivious to the recent conflict outside the barrier. Observing Ye Chenfeng, whose aura was naturally suppressed, they were unable to ascertain his true cultivation level.

Entry into Floating Cloud City necessitated a deposit of Spirit Stones. Noticing Ye Chenfeng's reluctance to pay, the two Heavenly God Realm experts immediately emanated a palpable Evil Qi, poised to strike him down at any moment.

Ye Chenfeng, unwilling to waste further time, swiftly dashed towards the inner city gate.

The two gate-guarding Heavenly God Realm experts intensified their emanations of Evil Qi, preparing to obliterate Ye Chenfeng.

Yet, in a sudden flash, Ye Chenfeng's figure vanished.

When Ye Chenfeng reappeared, he was already within the city gates. The two guards stood rigidly, their eyes wide with shock, as twin streams of blood traced lines across their necks, which had been completely severed. They remained standing, as if frozen in time.

Now inside Floating Cloud City, Ye Chenfeng observed that the streets were conspicuously devoid of formidable cultivators.

As Ye Chenfeng extended his Divine Sense to survey the city, he detected a significant concentration of Heavenly God Realm cultivators gathered in the northern district.

Furthermore, he sensed the presence of three distinct Divine King Realm auras emanating from that direction, presumably belonging to the City Lord and his two deputies.

Ye Chenfeng also detected the vital signs of Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong, which brought a measure of relief. Their continued survival was his primary concern at this moment.

However, the auras of Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong appeared exceedingly faint, prompting Ye Chenfeng to immediately head north within Floating Cloud City.

In a vast open expanse located in the northern sector of Floating Cloud City.

At the center of this clearing, a complex formation had been erected. Bound to two stone pillars within this array were Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong.

Intricate, slender threads extended from the formation, branching out across the entire open ground.

Outside the confines of the formation.

The Third City Lord, Cheng Gaorong, gazed impassively at Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong. Upon returning to Floating Cloud City and conferring with the other two City Lords, he discovered their shared intense interest in the Spirit Fire God Body. Consequently, they had resolved to refine Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong.

Flanking Cheng Gaorong stood two impassive elderly men. One, occupying the peak of the Divine King Realm, was the Great City Lord Tan Muya, and the other, situated in the late stages of the Divine King Realm, was the Second City Lord Chu Guangtian.

Encircling the open space were numerous cultivators of the Heavenly God Realm. It appeared that the vast majority of Floating Cloud City's Heavenly God Realm experts had converged at this location.

The process for refining a Spirit Fire God Body was exceptionally intricate. Following deliberations among the three City Lords, they concluded that their combined efforts alone would be insufficient, necessitating the assembly of so many Heavenly God Realm cultivators.

The formation constructed in the center of the clearing was specifically designed for the complex ritual of refining Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong.

The formation began to pulse with energy as it was gradually activated.

A crimson beam was expected to erupt from the formation, signaling that Tan Muya, Chu Guangtian, Cheng Gaorong, and the other experts of the Heavenly God Realm would then channel their power into the array. This would push the formation to its absolute operational limit, and within approximately half an hour, Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong would be fully reduced to mere blood.

Inside the formation.

Bound to the stone pillars, Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong experienced intense discomfort as the formation whirred to life, feeling as though their inner organs were gradually dissolving.

Their breaths through nose and mouth grew exceedingly faint, their lips cracked, and their eyes clouded with utter despair.

Cao Xiaodong’s lips moved, and a frail voice emerged, "Sister, do you think Brother Ye will escape the Flame Demon Fish's lair unharmed? Will he come to rescue us?"

Cao Yunwei pursed her parched lips. "I don't want him to come for us," she replied. "His cultivation is only at the Earth God Realm, and his meridians haven't healed. Even if he journeyed to Floating Cloud City, he wouldn't be able to enter. Not to mention the formidable barrier surrounding it, as even the gatekeepers are experts of the Heavenly God Realm."

On hearing this, Cao Xiaodong nodded in agreement. "Sister, you are correct. Brother Ye is at the Earth God Realm level. With his capabilities, he can at least survive within that mysterious space. He shouldn't return to save us. I truly hope Brother Ye continues to live well."

Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong weakened further, losing even the energy to articulate. Their nasal and oral respiration became more rapid, teetering on the brink of cessation.

Observing the distressing changes in Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong, Tan Muya, Chu Guangtian, and Cheng Gaorong recognized that the appearance of a crimson light was imminent. At that moment, they would need to exert their full power to activate the formation.

Tan Muya addressed the cultivators of the Heavenly God Realm gathered around him. "Everyone, prepare to unleash all your strength."

The instant Tan Muya concluded his statement.

A powerful gust of wind swept across the heavens.

Ye Chenfeng's silhouette materialized in the mid-air, his garments fluttering in the gale. Upon spotting Cao Yunwei and Cao Xiaodong ensnared within the formation below, and sensing their dire condition, his eyes instantly turned icy. His countenancce remained impassive, and the aura emanating from his body did not surge in the slightest; he appeared utterly tranquil.

There exists a form of fury known as silent rage.

This silent anger is frequently far more terrifying than any outwardly expressed wrath.

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