The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2572 - 2561: Unable to Hide Anymore

While Ye Chenfeng was contemplating the fourth seal of the Dragon God Overturning Seal.

Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu returned, accompanied by an elderly man with graying hair, who was chatting and laughing with Fan Qianrong. He was Shen Xiuhai, the ancestor of the Shens, and had been a longtime friend of Fan Qianrong. His aura fluctuated around the Middle Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, and he was very close to reaching the Late Stage.

Shen Xiuhai had heard from Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu about Ye Chenfeng and Long Gaoyuan’s matters. Upon learning that Long Gaoyuan possessed the strength of the Middle Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, he planned to pay a personal visit. After all, someone of that strength was considered formidable in the Middle Realm, and the Shens were known for their courteous hospitality.

Moreover, Shen Xiuhai learned that his old friend intended to take Ye Chenfeng as a disciple. He was aware of his friend’s temperament; back then, he had shamelessly pleaded, coupled with Shen Tingyu’s promising talent, which eventually convinced Fan Qianrong to reluctantly accept her as a student.

Ye Chenfeng and Long Gaoyuan felt a bit puzzled upon seeing Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu return. Shen Tingyu said, "This is the ancestor of our Shen family."

Shen Xiuhai cupped his hands towards Long Gaoyuan with a friendly gesture, saying, "Brother Long, I heard you come from beyond the Divine Origin Realm. If you have nowhere to settle in the future, feel free to stay with us at the Shen family."

Shen Xiuhai indeed intended to recruit them, sensing the genuine aura of the Middle Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm in Long Gaoyuan, while Ye Chenfeng’s aura was at the Initial Stage of the fifth layer of the Heavenly God Realm. He didn’t linger too much on Ye Chenfeng.

After pausing for a moment, Shen Xiuhai continued, "Of course, if you have other commitments, and just wish to stay a few days with us, we at the Shen family would be most welcoming."

The Shens had an excellent reputation in the Middle Realm, never forcing cultivators from the Lower Realm, which in turn made many choose to affiliate with them willingly.

Long Gaoyuan exchanged pleasantries with Shen Xiuhai casually.

This time, Shen Xiuhai came just out of routine; every time a strong individual of the Middle Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm arrived, he would meet them personally, which was his way of handling affairs.

Before Shen Xiuhai was about to leave, he glanced at Ye Chenfeng, "Young man, having the strength of the Initial Stage of the fifth layer of the Heavenly God Realm beyond the Divine Origin Realm, you’re undoubtedly a genius. Work hard now that you’re here in the Divine Origin Realm! If you become old Fan’s disciple, you’ll surely have a place in the Middle Realm in the future."

With a kind smile on his face, Shen Xiuhai felt there was something unique about Ye Chenfeng’s aura. But his aura was genuinely at the Initial Stage of the fifth layer of the Heavenly God Realm, which prompted a blue light to flash in Shen Xiuhai’s eyes.

In the moment the blue light flashed, Shen Xiuhai’s smile suddenly froze.

The Shens had a secret technique called the Eye of Illusion Shatter. Once trained, it could accurately determine a person’s cultivation and age. Of course, it was ineffective against those stronger than oneself and could only see through those weaker, as numerous cultivation techniques in the world could hide one’s aura. The Eye of Illusion Shatter nullified the facade of those who feigned mystery.

The essence of the Eye of Illusion Shatter was to break illusions and reveal the hidden.

Initially, Shen Xiuhai was just curious, using the Eye of Illusion Shatter casually on Ye Chenfeng. Who would’ve thought he immediately discovered Ye Chenfeng’s true strength was at the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, although he hadn’t yet determined his age.

If someone is at the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, naturally, they wouldn’t be young anymore.

Shen Xiuhai, experienced as he was, swiftly regained composure. He cupped his hands towards Ye Chenfeng and said, "Friend, why do you hide your true strength? Clearly, you’re at the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, yet you suppress it to the Heavenly God Realm. What are your intentions?"

Upon hearing Shen Xiuhai’s words,

Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu were slightly stunned. They knew Shen Xiuhai had trained in the Eye of Illusion Shatter, so he wouldn’t speak nonsense. This meant Ye Chenfeng truly had the strength of the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm? It implied he might have mastered the Art of Eternal Youth and wasn’t a young person at all. With countless techniques in the world, maintaining a youthful aura wasn’t impossible.

Ye Chenfeng furrowed his brow deeply, not expecting his true cultivation to be seen through by Shen Xiuhai. It seemed he mustn’t underestimate these cultivators of the Middle Realm.

Long Gaoyuan stood firmly by Ye Chenfeng’s side, ready to act at any moment.

Fan Qianrong, filled with anger, felt deceived and shouted, "Why are you hiding your cultivation? What are you trying to achieve?"

Shen Tingyu’s favorable impression of Ye Chenfeng vanished; her beautiful eyes fixated tightly on him.

Meanwhile, Shen Xiuhai cast the Eye of Illusion Shatter once more, coldly saying, "Let me see how old this cunning person really is."

As he finished speaking,

a streak of blue light flashed in his eyes.

And then

"Cough, cough, cough—"

Shen Xiuhai suddenly started coughing violently. After determining Ye Chenfeng’s age, he felt as if he were dreaming and began choking on his own saliva.

The coughing wouldn’t stop, his face flushed red from the effort. He couldn’t believe his Eye of Illusion Shatter. This simply couldn’t be true. He used it again to gaze at Ye Chenfeng.

Upon confirming he hadn’t been mistaken,

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Shen Xiuhai’s heart raced, his elderly face twitching continuously as he swallowed hard.

A, a person around thirty at the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm?

How was that possible?

But reality was right in front of him, and he had to believe it was true.

They came from barbaric lands beyond the Divine Origin Realm? With such age, such cultivation, not even the geniuses of the Upper World could compare. Since the Chaos Era, who could have achieved such a feat?

Fan Qianrong, seeing Shen Xiuhai’s strange behavior, became more puzzled and shouted at Ye Chenfeng, "If you don’t state your intentions, I’ll take action."

Shen Xiuhai panicked immediately.

Now he understood why Ye Chenfeng hid his cultivation. Such a singular genius would naturally know how to conceal himself; otherwise, he might be prematurely snuffed out. If Ye Chenfeng continued to grow, he would undoubtedly reach the Peak of the Divine Emperor Realm, or even the legendary realms.

Now was the perfect time to befriend Ye Chenfeng. Shen Xiuhai immediately shouted, "Old Fan, why are you yelling? Young friend Ye is our guest at the Shen family. This is not how we treat guests. Step aside for me."

Shen Xiuhai’s change in attitude left Fan Qianrong and Shen Tingyu even more bewildered.

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