The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2566 - 2555: Life-and-Death Crisis

Seeing Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu had no reaction.

Ye Chenfeng didn’t say much, but the nerves in his mind were even more tense. Who exactly did this voice in his mind belong to?

The formations on the back mountain of the Blood Origin Sect were broken one after another by Fan Qianrong. Sometimes encountering formations difficult to break, Ye Chenfeng would say a few seemingly meaningless words on the side, yet each time Fan Qianrong would suddenly see the light.

Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu did not suspect these were intentional hints from Ye Chenfeng.

After breaking through layers of formations, they finally arrived at the entrance of a cave, from which bursts of blood scent wafted out, causing Fan Qianrong to frown: "You two follow closely behind me."

It seems indeed that something is hidden within the Blood Origin Sect? At this moment, out of curiosity, Fan Qianrong also gained some interest in this place.

The group of three cautiously entered the underground cavern; the Dark Blood Scepter clinging to Ye Chenfeng’s right hand suddenly emitted a grim light.

Seeing this, Fan Qianrong said in a low voice: "It seems the person who left their consciousness in this staff should be at the deepest part of this underground area."

Ye Chenfeng’s right hand continued in a state cut off from the Dark Blood Scepter. In the past, he experienced the negative effects of dark immortal artifacts, and he didn’t want to be influenced by the Dark Blood Scepter in his hand.

Yet the deeper they ventured underground, the barrier Ye Chenfeng formed began to disappear, and thick blood energy from the Dark Blood Scepter started surging into his body, causing him extreme discomfort.

After the group of three reached the bottom.

A vast space entered their vision; all the plants here were a blood-red color, emitting a foul smell.

Ye Chenfeng’s gaze fixed on a large tree in the lower right corner, seeing it was green and bore golden fruits on its branches.

Emperor Tree?

Emperor’s Fruit?

Ye Chenfeng didn’t expect there to be an Emperor Tree here, and it bore many Emperor’s Fruits.

From the inside of this Emperor Tree emanated energy that shielded the surrounding blood scent outside.

Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu also saw the Emperor Tree, and Fan Qianrong’s eyes lit up: "To think there’s an Emperor Tree here? And it bore so much mature Emperor’s Fruit? If I had consumed Emperor’s Fruit back then, I might have ascended to the Divine Emperor Realm a bit quicker."

Shen Tingyu, evidently having heard of the Emperor’s Fruit, said: "Master, the Emperor’s Fruit is believed to have long been extinct, nonexistent in both the Middle and Upper Realms. If so many Emperor’s Fruits appear suddenly, the Middle and Upper Realms will be in frenzy; our journey here indeed brought an unexpected joy."

Fan Qianrong nodded and said, "However, it’s said that adult Emperor Trees possess their consciousness, with formidable defenses. Without their consent, not even a mid-stage Divine Emperor can forcibly pick the Emperor’s Fruit, and some Emperor Trees have even stronger defenses."

"Let’s take a look around; the person who left their consciousness in this staff is definitely here, we can’t lower our guard."

Although Shen Tingyu nodded, she wasn’t overly concerned, considering this was merely a sect from the Lower Realm.

They slowly walked towards the left side of the space, the grim light from the Dark Blood Scepter, tightly fused to Ye Chenfeng’s right hand, grew even more intense.

Soon, they saw a blood-red lake.

The bloody water in the lake was continuously writhing, and a blood-red face surfaced on the lake.

The ancestor of the Blood Origin Sect, the Blood Demon, after appearing on the lake surface, his gaze fixed on Ye Chenfeng: "Not bad, not bad, this body is quite suitable for me to possess. I didn’t expect such a surprise this time."

The consciousness left within the Dark Blood Scepter belonged to this Blood Demon, who had always been seeking a suitable body, and the Dark Blood Scepter could help him identify people fit for possession. If someone was suitable for him, the Dark Blood Scepter would cling tightly to them.

Previously, the Dark Blood Scepter was under the control of Du Wan He, thus it hadn’t exhibited this function. After Du Wan He’s death, the uncontrollably Dark Blood Scepter regained its instinct to help the Blood Demon find a suitable host.

Seeing the face emerging in the blood-red lake, Fan Qianrong sternly demanded, "Who are you?"

The Blood Demon completely ignored Fan Qianrong’s stern demand, the entire lake’s blood water began to writhe once again, and the writhing speed became faster and faster.

"Bang!"

The lake abruptly exploded, massive blood-red water surged into the air.

Ye Chenfeng identified the previous voice in his mind was definitely not from this Blood Demon.

Seeing the vast amount of blood-red water shooting into the air, Ye Chenfeng instinctively stepped back, the Dark Blood Scepter still tightly fused to his right hand.

Fan Qianrong immediately shielded Shen Tingyu, his eyes filled with gravity, he grabbed Ye Chenfeng, trying to quickly retreat with both Ye Chenfeng and Shen Tingyu.

But the blood-red water rushing into the air pressed upon them, leaving the three unable to dodge.

"Bang!"

The blood-red water engulfed Ye Chenfeng, Fan Qianrong, and Shen Tingyu. Amidst this blood-red water, Fan Qianrong suddenly discovered the Spiritual Qi River in his meridians was restricted, and the more he tried to channel it, the more drowsy he felt; the dire sensation intensified. If things kept on like this, they might inexplicably die here, leaving him utterly helpless.

Shen Tingyu had already fallen unconscious in the blood-red water.

Ye Chenfeng’s situation was dire too, with the Spiritual Qi River within him restricted, and the Blood Demon paying him special attention, attempting to possess him. Blood water surged aggressively into his body through his nose, ears, and mouth.

Ye Chenfeng’s eyes immediately turned blood-red, seeing this, Fan Qianrong realized he couldn’t help much, and his consciousness grew increasingly hazy. The mid-stage Divine Emperor realm expert was unexpectedly so vulnerable before the Blood Demon.

Being constantly inundated by blood water, Ye Chenfeng was tormented by an extreme discomfort; a force tried to seize control of his body. An unprecedented sense of crisis engulfed him, if this continued, he would likely be successfully possessed by the Blood Demon, and a deep sense of unwillingness filled his heart.

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