The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2698 - 2687: Arrogant to the End

Addressing He Yuantian’s words,

Ye Chenfeng remained expressionless. So what if the Hes had hidden experts lurking in the shadows? With the statues of the five supreme beings in his possession, it was as if he had five powerhouses who surpassed the peak of the Divine Emperor Realm on his side.

Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an immediately positioned themselves beside Ye Chenfeng. They had long resolved that, come what may, even at the cost of their own lives, they would ensure Ye Chenfeng’s safety. From the first opening to the present day, who else had managed to linger inside the Valley of Divine Instruments for so long?

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, witnessing Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an’s actions, secretly sneered in their hearts, seizing this opportunity to eliminate them with He Yuantian’s help.

Qi Kangfu, with an air of righteousness, declared, "Li Muyan, Shi Wan’an, even now you two remain unrepentant? This young man is in collusion with the external demonic forces. Master He has given you both a chance to reform, yet why do you fail to cherish it?"

Zhang Hezhi feigned regret, stating, "The choices you two have made disappoint us greatly; you’ve brought shame upon the entire Upper World."

The surrounding artifact refiners looked at the scene before them with complex expressions, especially those who had once been friendly with Li Muyan. If Ye Chenfeng truly colluded with the external demonic forces that once sought to invade, then would Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an, zealously protecting Ye Chenfeng, also be in cahoots with them?

Li Muyan secretly transmitted a message to Ye Chenfeng: "Brother Ye, later the two of us will do our best to buy you time; find an opportunity to escape from here."

Ye Chenfeng replied via transmission, "Relax, today no one can harm us. The Hes want my life? I want theirs instead!"

Upon hearing Ye Chenfeng’s reply, Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an were momentarily stunned.

They could sense that Ye Chenfeng’s presence still remained at the middle stage of the Divine Emperor Realm, while in the shadows lurked four of the Hes’ five shadows.

With four of the five shadows hidden, He Yuantian was clearly full of confidence. Moreover, without the assistance of external demonic forces beside Ye Chenfeng, he gazed at him with a gaze full of derision, "Boy, speak as much as you want now, because soon you’ll never utter a word again."

"Reveal everything you’ve encountered within the Valley of Divine Instruments and hand over what you obtained; perhaps then I’ll let you die a less painful death."

He Yuantian appeared entirely assured of victory, with Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi fixating their gaze on Ye Chenfeng, awaiting his response.

As for the other artifact refiners present, upon hearing He Yuantian’s question, greed gleamed in their eyes. Undoubtedly, Ye Chenfeng had harvested abundantly within the Valley of Divine Instruments. Though they couldn’t gain much under the Hes’ presence, they could at least savor a taste, hearing about Ye Chenfeng’s fortune and artifact refining experiences.

Consequently,

Numerous artifact refiners aimed their targets at Ye Chenfeng.

"Boy, stop dawdling; you, who colluded with external demonic forces, are unworthy to enter the Valley of Divine Instruments, let alone reap its benefits. Quickly reveal what you obtained."

"Indeed, do not waste time here. Do you expect those external demonic forces to come to your rescue?"

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Reminded by the refiners’ words, He Yuantian’s eyes momentarily flickered; was Ye Chenfeng truly stalling for time? If the external forces arrived, they would be formidable foes.

"Boy, unwilling to speak? I have ways to make you compliant."

He Yuantian decided not to wait any longer, glancing at Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an beside Ye Chenfeng, "If you two dare make a move, I won’t mind sending you on your way; think carefully and don’t mislead yourselves."

Following He Yuantian’s words,

Ripples formed in the air around him, and four figures gradually materialized.

These four figures were the remaining four shadows among the five shadows: the Great Elder, Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder. Each of the five shadows possessed peak strength at the Divine Emperor Realm, each stronger than the next.

The relationships among the five shadows were deeply bonded. Ever since the death of the Fifth Elder, the remaining four had harbored extreme anger, long desiring to pulverize Ye Chenfeng. Now, finally seeing him, their anger swiftly surged.

As four shadows of the Hes materialized in the air, He Yuantian smirked and taunted, "Boy, dying amidst such fanfare should satisfy you, right? Try to boast again now?"

Ye Chenfeng shrugged, his expression unchanged, calmly stating, "Relying on these old relics, do you truly think you can take my life? How fanciful can you be? Don’t end up like a dead dog."

His gaze swept the surroundings, continuing, "Those who choose not to be my enemies, step back twenty paces immediately. Remain in place and you’ll be considered my foes. When the time comes, don’t blame me for unleashing massacre."

Ye Chenfeng’s voice was not sharp, merely carried a lightness.

Yet this very lightness was inscrutable; could it mean external forces lurked in the shadows, empowering Ye Chenfeng’s confidence?

The four shadows of the Hes, after assessing the surroundings, shook their heads at He Yuantian, mutually affirming none sensed experts veiled around them.

"This petty fool is playing tricks; his acting is rather skilled," the Great Elder’s voice was icy cold.

The Great Elder’s words carried credibility, being the most formidable of the five shadows.

No hidden assistance existed in the surroundings, yet Ye Chenfeng dared flaunt such arrogance? It was as if he was treating everyone present like fools.

Those previously aligned with Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi immediately chimed in.

"Boy, do you think we’re three-year-olds scared by your words? Today, I’ll help Master He capture you. What can you do against me? I dare you to show us your massacre!"

"We’re waiting here! Come on, make your move! With your cultivation, can you really commit slaughter here? Even alongside Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an, it’s impossible."

"Li Muyan, Shi Wan’an, don’t remain deluded; standing by this boy will only lead you to death."

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