The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2686 - 2675: A Colossal Conspiracy

Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an did not look at Ye Chenfeng, instead pretending not to recognize him, but in reality, they were secretly communicating.

"Brother Ye, the current situation is very disadvantageous for you. How did you get involved with the Hes?" Shi Wan’an asked.

Li Muyan immediately added, "Brother Ye, are you truly related to the extraterrestrial demons that once tried to invade here?"

Faced with Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an’s questions, Ye Chenfeng simply replied, "Brothers, if you believe me, then don’t ask too much now. After the Valley of Divine Instruments event ends, I’ll explain everything to you."

Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an trusted Ye Chenfeng deeply, so they refrained from saying more. Throughout, they did not glance at Ye Chenfeng, their attention consistently on Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi.

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi scanned the surroundings, knowing that Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an highly value Ye Chenfeng. This unexpected situation made them wonder if Ye Chenfeng was already present here. Though there were many unfamiliar Artifact Refiners around, they couldn’t identify anyone particularly suspicious.

"He Shao, it’s definitely Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an causing trouble, stirring up the emotions of the Artifact Refiners. We can only watch and wait now; that kid might already be here," Qi Kangfu transmitted to He Yuantian.

He Yuantian loathed Ye Chenfeng immensely, having lost a clone to him and previously fleeing in disgrace from the Land of the Fallens. Ye Chenfeng had utterly crushed his pride.

As Ye Chenfeng had predicted, the fourth elder of the five shadows from the Hes was indeed hidden in the dark.

But there were too many Artifact Refiners present; even if the Shadow Four Elder appeared, it might not be enough to keep control.

He Yuantian conveyed to Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, "After everyone enters the Valley of Divine Instruments, once they’re out, we’ll verify each identity one by one."

Then, He Yuantian sent a transmission to the Shadow Four Elder in the shadows, "Please contact the Shadow Three Elder, Shadow Two Elder, and Great Elder immediately and have them come to the Valley of Divine Instruments."

"With your suppression, I believe these Artifact Refiners won’t dare voice complaints. That boy is likely here now."

Though He Yuantian could forcibly inspect them now, he’d face the resentment of the Artifact Refiners and endure their backlash; a single Shadow Four Elder couldn’t subdue these proud individuals.

This was a decision He Yuantian made after contemplation; he hesitated to act earlier due to fear of the Artifact Refiners objecting to the Hes.

Yet after careful thought, once the Hes dominate the Divine Origin Realm, who would dare defy their orders? He vaguely knew that his ancestor aimed to rule the Divine Origin Realm, and it wouldn’t take much longer.

The Shadow Four Elder quietly left after receiving He Yuantian’s order.

The next two days passed uneventfully until the scheduled opening of the Valley of Divine Instruments drew near, drawing the attention of all Artifact Refiners.

Just as the Valley of Divine Instruments was about to open.

Within the Upper World Hes.

In a pitch-dark secret chamber, a middle-aged man stood solemnly, his face devoid of expression.

The atmosphere in the chamber was eerie, with an unsettling aura continuously circulating, striking fear into the hearts of those who felt it.

Blood-red patterns covered the chamber’s floor.

These blood-red patterns glittered brightly even in the dark, appearing as though blood flowed within.

At the center of the chamber was a round opening.

The opening wasn’t deep, about half a meter, and just wide enough for a person to sit inside.

At the base of the opening was embedded blood-red Crystal Stones, etched with more blood-red patterns.

The solemn-faced man was none other than the Hes’ ancestor, He Kongsheng.

Gazing at everything within the chamber, he muttered to himself: "Soon, soon, it seems time can be moved up, in just three months, as little as three months, I might step into Eternal Life."

The patterns within the chamber were not ordinary.

Through countless years, He Kongsheng had extended these patterns across the entire Divine Origin Realm.

These patterns spreading toward the Divine Origin Realm were undetectable to ordinary people.

In three months, these patterns could connect the Upper World, Middle Realm, and Lower Realm, allowing him to initiate his plan.

How many years had he prepared this plan? A smile slowly spread across his face.

The patterns radiating from this chamber, extending across the Divine Origin Realm: this is known as Myriad Yuan Return to One.

He Kongsheng discovered this method in a Chaos Era relic; once Myriad Yuan Return to One is entirely arranged, he can sit in the circular opening and activate it.

Anyone caught within Myriad Yuan Return to One will instantaneously turn to blood, their energy flowing into it, eventually into He Kongsheng’s body.

The power of all cultivators in the Divine Origin Realm should enable He Kongsheng to step into the Eternal Life Realm, given he’s already beyond the Peak of the Divine Emperor Realm, yet hasn’t reached Eternal Life.

Of course, He plans to make special arrangements for the Hes and those forces loyal to them.

As for the others in the Divine Origin Realm, he hardly cares about their fate; should they help him break into Eternal Life, in his view, it’s their honor.

Once he attains Eternal Life, he can become the master of this world, controlling all creation. He would be the lord of all, capable of transforming this world anew.

He Kongsheng’s smile twisted into a snarl: "Wu Fengxian, Jiang Yuntian, are you still struggling? You are destined never to catch up to my steps."

"Don’t worry; I won’t let you two die. I want you to witness me attain Eternal Life, to realize how vastly inferior you are."

"And your disciple surprises me even more; compared to you both, I’m more interested in him now."

Myriad Yuan Return to One?

It seems the Divine Origin Realm faces impending disaster; if He Kongsheng truly activates Myriad Yuan Return to One, a sea of blood will engulf the realm.

Countless forces now follow the Hes blindly, unaware that most have become sacrificial pawns in He Kongsheng’s quest for Eternal Life.

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