The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2668 - 2657: The Hes’ Shadows

The Hes’ bounty on Ye Chenfeng, Old Bai, and Old Hei was personally issued by He Kongsheng.

He Kongsheng is currently the patriarch of the Hes, and He Yuantian, being a genius of the direct lineage, naturally understands that Ye Chenfeng is a disciple of Old Bai and Old Hei.

At that time, upon learning that the patriarch issued a bounty on Ye Chenfeng, he was pleased for a while, wishing to personally avenge the severing of one of his avatars.

Ye Chenfeng is a thorn in his side; if he doesn’t kill Ye Chenfeng, this thorn will never be removed.

Who would have thought that while waiting for Ye Chenfeng to arrive in the Upper World, a new genius suddenly appeared—a genius who had already stepped into the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm—something he couldn’t accept. He always believed he would be the first among all geniuses in the Upper World to reach the Divine Emperor Realm, yet someone beat him to it.

Learning now that this young man is Ye Chenfeng, the same Ye Chenfeng who rejected him, new grievances and old resentments all came together.

However, He Yuantian’s expression turned exceedingly grim. When one of his avatars was severed by Ye Chenfeng, Ye Chenfeng’s cultivation was clearly only at the Divine King Realm. How much time has passed, and Ye Chenfeng’s cultivation has soared to the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm?

Impossible.

A sudden shock appeared on He Yuantian’s face. The Ye Chenfeng before him, his momentum is not merely at the Initial Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, but already at the Middle Stage. How could this be? Why is Ye Chenfeng’s power increasing so quickly? It’s completely unreasonable!

If Ye Chenfeng continues to improve at this rate, won’t it be long before his cultivation reaches the Peak of the Divine Emperor Realm?

He Yuantian originally intended to personally dismember Ye Chenfeng into pieces once he arrived in the Upper World, to show Ye Chenfeng who truly is the mighty one.

But now, He Yuantian in front of Ye Chenfeng poses no threat at all; with his current cultivation, he would be instantaneously killed in a confrontation with Ye Chenfeng.

His rage exploded uncontrollably; he, the Hes’ young patriarch and foremost prodigy, felt powerless for the first time. All his radiance had been stolen by Ye Chenfeng. If Ye Chenfeng thrives in the Upper World, who among the younger generation would remember He Yuantian?

Indeed, Ye Chenfeng’s talent is overwhelmingly strong, and he is already a formidable fighter at the Middle Stage of the Divine Emperor Realm.

No way.

He absolutely cannot allow Ye Chenfeng to leave the Land of the Fallens alive; he intends to make this place Ye Chenfeng’s grave.

With myriad thoughts flickering through He Yuantian’s mind, Ye Chenfeng’s figure suddenly vanished from the spot, without hesitation deploying the Aurora technique, swiftly closing in on He Yuantian.

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi did not expect Ye Chenfeng to attack directly, and Ye Chenfeng’s speed exceeded their imagination, their reactions a beat too slow, unable to stop Ye Chenfeng in time.

Standing before Shen Xiutian and the Southern Mountain Old Demon, He Yuantian felt the extreme pressure of Ye Chenfeng’s aura enveloping him, suffocating him, with a sensation of paralysis sweeping over his body, inciting a sense of humiliation.

As Ye Chenfeng advanced, He Yuantian’s face turned paler.

He Yuantian saw Ye Chenfeng’s hand dart like lightning toward his neck. If Ye Chenfeng’s hand clasped his neck, he knew it would certainly be snapped. Would he actually die just like this? He was the young patriarch of the Hes!

Just as Ye Chenfeng was about to break He Yuantian’s neck, Ye Chenfeng’s figure paused abruptly; then, he flashed to the side, deftly grabbing Shen Xiutian and the Southern Mountain Old Demon, placing them back onto the ground after retreating some distance.

In front of He Yuantian, a faint shadow suddenly appeared, gradually becoming more solid.

When the shadow fully solidified, it revealed an old man with a gloomy face, devoid of any discernible aura or presence, yet emanating an ever-present sense of danger.

Just as Ye Chenfeng was about to snap He Yuantian’s neck, his keen intuition warned him of danger, prompting his immediate evasive maneuver. Indeed, his intuition proved accurate.

"Shadow Fifth Elder, you’ve been following me all along?" Having narrowly escaped death, He Yuantian caught his breath and questioned the old man before him.

The old man referred to as Shadow Fifth Elder nodded: "It was the Family Head’s arrangement."

Lying on the ground, Shen Xiutian and the Southern Mountain Old Demon quickly discerned the old man’s identity upon seeing Shadow Fifth Elder, promptly explaining it to Ye Chenfeng.

The Hes have five shadows.

These so-called five shadows are five elder men, dubbed shadows due to their elusive nature—they’re typically impossible to detect.

Each of the five elders possesses the Peak of the Divine Emperor Realm cultivation, making them a formidable force within the Hes, having assassinated numerous champions in the past.

Taking a deep breath, the Southern Mountain Old Demon said: "Benefactor, this old man is called Shadow Fifth Elder, he must be the fifth among the five shadows."

"Within the five shadows, the Fifth Elder has the weakest combat strength, while the First Elder’s is the strongest."

Is Shadow Fifth Elder’s combat ability the weakest among them? Just how strong are the other four?

Indeed, the terror of the Hes’ five shadows lies in their ability to appear and vanish without a trace.

They can kill without leaving you any awareness of your impending death, which is what makes the five shadows truly terrifying.

Clearly, the Hes, as a dominant clan in the Divine Origin Realm, are remarkable; relying solely on Ye Chenfeng is too exhausting, yet fortunately, he’s already established the Ye Sect.

Next, he must expand the Ye Sect until it can rival the Hes.

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi returned to He Yuantian’s side, having broken out in cold sweat moments before. If He Yuantian had been slain before them, they too would have suffered greatly.

With the appearance of Shadow Fifth Elder, He Yuantian became completely calm, recollecting how he nearly perished at Ye Chenfeng’s hands; if not for Shadow Fifth Elder, he’d be a corpse now.

Fixing his gaze back on Ye Chenfeng, He Yuantian’s menacing expression surprisingly vanished as he said: "Kid, do you think you still have a chance to leave here alive today?"

"Do you understand? A true genius needs only one; your appearance is unnecessary. Perhaps, if you continue to grow, you might become a peerless champion or the lord of a realm."

"But, there are no ifs in this world—you are destined to die here today."

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