The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2369 - 2358: Death Qi Takes Root

Suspended in mid-air, upon the continuously expanding circular ring, a brilliant seven-hued luminescence radiated outwards. The entire ring commenced its rotation amongst the clouds. An intense gravitational pull, specifically targeting Ye Chenfeng, originated from within this formation. Even Ye Chenfeng, deep within his demonized state, found himself unable to withstand the force, and was instantly engulfed by the ring, vanishing from every onlooker's view.

Following Ye Chenfeng's absorption into the Skylock Space, Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang executed a leap, entering the very same dimension. A colossal pressure surge erupted from the ring, permeating every corner of the True Dragon Hall. Faced with this overwhelming suppression, all individuals within the True Dragon Hall found their movements completely arrested, rendered immobile on the spot. This marked the initial lockdown phase of the Skylock Space, effectively neutralizing the capabilities of all present outside its confines.

Many, frozen in place within the True Dragon Hall, had yet to fully process the rapid turn of events. Ye Chenfeng's ability to instantly eliminate three Initial Stage Divine King experts was already astounding; could he possibly stand against two Half-step Divine Venerables? The Cheng family members – Cheng Nianjiang, Cheng Tongliang, Cheng Tongming, and Cheng Tonghan – exchanged nervous glances, swallowing hard. The youth they had dismissed as utterly useless possessed such terrifying combat prowess?

Recalling Ye Chenfeng's swift and brutal executions from earlier, a shiver of dread still coursed through them, yet they felt no regret for their decision to part ways with the Chengs. They were aware of the Skylock Space's formidable reputation. With Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang, two Half-step Divine Venerables, now activating the Immortal Artifact known as the Skylock Space in tandem, could they possibly fail to subdue a mere Initial Stage Divine King? Cheng Nianjiang turned to Cheng Yuanmu, stating, "Perhaps you still had a chance to live, but that brat ruined everything. You don't truly believe he can defeat two Half-step Divine Venerables who have activated an Immortal Artifact, do you? You are merely dreaming; the outcome of this battle will be evident soon enough."

Cheng Yuanmu and Cheng Yiyao regarded Cheng Nianjiang and the others with utter despair, no longer concerned with them or their pronouncements. Their gazes remained locked onto the ring suspended in the air, their sole focus fixed upon Ye Chenfeng. Though they held little hope for Ye Chenfeng's victory against the two Half-step Divine Venerables, he had consistently defied their expectations. Could he possibly create another surprise?

Suddenly, Cheng Yiyao recalled words Ye Chenfeng had spoken to her before they approached the Zhou residence. "Perhaps a miracle might occur!" Now, the meaning behind those words became clear to Cheng Yiyao. Ye Chenfeng wasn't merely offering comfort; he intended to leverage his own strength to bring about a miracle. But could Ye Chenfeng truly conjure such an extraordinary event?

Within a realm shrouded in grey mist, this was the Skylock Space, a dimension existing independently within the ring. Ye Chenfeng, having been drawn into this confined space, still had eyes blazing with a crimson hue, desperately seeking any target to assault. Abruptly, Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang materialized approximately twenty meters away from Ye Chenfeng. Upon spotting the pair, an immense surge of killing intent welled up within Ye Chenfeng, compelling him to charge towards Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang.

Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang wore smug, unyielding smiles. Zhou Zhande gestured with his arm, remarking, "Within the Skylock Space, what sort of disturbance can you possibly create?" The resonant clash of chains echoed through the somber, grey expanse. Without warning, immense, dark chains shot forth from all directions within the grey environment, entangling Ye Chenfeng. Two chains ensnared his arms, two bound his legs, and a fifth coiled ominously around his waist, instantly immobilizing him completely.

While in his demonized state, Ye Chenfeng desperately channeled the Spiritual Qi flowing through his meridians, a potent deathly aura swirling around him. However, the spiritual energy he unleashed was wholly consumed by the dark chains that held him captive, leaving him utterly depleted and unable to muster any excess power to break free. Devoid of rational thought, Ye Chenfeng, driven by nothing but an instinct to kill, exerted sheer physical force in a bid to escape. Yet, irrespective of the amount of spiritual energy he mustered, the black chains absorbed it all, like a stone dropped into an endless ocean, leaving no ripple nor trace.

Zhou Zhande and Zhou Yongwang observed Ye Chenfeng's frantic struggle, their cold smirks widening. Zhou Yongwang commented, "This kid is undeniably peculiar. He seems to have lost his senses, and what is this strange deathly aura that continuously emanates from him? We nearly fell victim to his ruse." Zhou Zhande's expression turned grim. "Regardless of his peculiarities, within our activated Skylock Space, all that awaits him is a slow demise; he certainly won't depart this world peacefully." As he uttered these words, the aura of a Half-step Divine Venerable flared around Zhou Zhande, and his form rapidly advanced before Ye Chenfeng. His palm struck directly at Ye Chenfeng's left shoulder bone with crushing force. The sound of cracking bone echoed ominously.

Bound by dark chains, Ye Chenfeng found himself completely unable to fight back as Zhou Zhande shattered his left shoulder bone with a direct blow.

The black chains, unable to absorb the deathly aura, caused Zhou Zhande to recoil as the ominous energy began to invade his body upon nearing Ye Chenfeng.

Even as his consciousness was consumed in his demonized state, Ye Chenfeng's sense of pain remained acute. Agony contorted his features, and his blood-red eyes grew increasingly sinister.

Ye Chenfeng gritted his teeth, desperately channeling the Spiritual Qi flowing through his meridians. Although the black chains were siphoning his spiritual energy, the deathly aura and killing intent within him intensified further.

Indeed, a dense concentration of deathly aura started to take root in the right side of Ye Chenfeng's chest.

For him, the rooting of deathly aura was an absolutely dire situation. Once established within the body, it would continuously generate a relentless stream of this oppressive energy.

The venerable Bai Wu Fengxian and Elder Hei Jiang Yuntian observed this dire turn of events. Elder Bai voiced his concern: "This situation is dire! The deathly aura taking root presents a considerable challenge for this young man. Given his current condition and facing two Half-step Divine Venerables, even if we roused him and halted his Qi flow, he would still perish at their hands."

Elder Hei Jiang Yuntian responded: "The aura is already rooting; it's too late to stop it now. Let the young man contend with the immediate dangers first. While this is certainly not good news, the rooting might also provide him with a means to escape his present predicament."