The Strongest Dandy in the City

Chapter 2496: Chapter 2485: Releasing a Bit of Power

Ye Chenfeng’s body trembled.

The Dragon Soul Armor on his body instantly dispersed, transforming back into hundreds of giant dragon phantoms.

The Dragon Clan Leader’s Mark on his back activated, and all the dragon phantoms were instantly absorbed into the Clan Leader’s Mark.

Ye Chenfeng could clearly sense that the hundreds of dragon phantoms absorbed into the Clan Leader’s Mark could fly out from the mark just with a thought.

This Dragon Soul Armor was now a trump card for Ye Chenfeng.

After all, this armor could withstand the attacks of a Half-step Divine Emperor! At the very least, with the Dragon Soul Armor, he would not shy away from confronting the elders of the Six Great Hidden Sects.

After absorbing the hundreds of dragon phantoms into the Dragon Clan Leader’s Mark,

Ye Chenfeng once again surveyed the space below the Broken Dragon Platform.

There was nothing special about this space.

Estimating that dawn was near, Ye Chenfeng needed to return to the temporary residence of the Wus in the Ancient City of Dragon Soul.

His figure swiftly darted toward the ground, and with the activation of the Dragon Clan Leader’s Mark on his back, Ye Chenfeng smoothly returned to the top of the Broken Dragon Platform.

After Ye Chenfeng returned to the top of the Broken Dragon Platform,

the entrance leading downward immediately disappeared.

Ye Chenfeng’s figure then hurried back to the Wus’ temporary residence.

After returning to the Wus’ temporary residence and entering his room,

it wasn’t long before dawn slowly arrived.

The day after tomorrow would be the day of the Six Great Hidden Sects’ branch competition.

Just as dawn broke,

Wu Gui knocked on Ye Chenfeng’s door, saying he wanted to take a walk with Ye Chenfeng in the Ancient City of Dragon Soul.

The branch’s elder, Wu Ren, knew of Ye Chenfeng’s identity, but he was unaware of Ye Chenfeng’s true strength, only knowing that Ye Chenfeng’s strength was at the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Five.

Upon hearing that Wu Gui and Ye Chenfeng planned to stroll around the Ancient City of Dragon Soul, he immediately offered to join, which somewhat frustrated Wu Gui, as being with his elder would restrict his freedom.

Wu Lingyu tagged along as well.

Eventually, even Wu Qishui wanted to take a walk in the Ancient City of Dragon Soul, first wanting to check out the venue for this resource competition, the Broken Dragon Platform.

After what happened at the Wu family’s Alchemy Square, Wu Qishui’s pride was only heightened. He always regarded himself as a genius in alchemy and believed that any mistakes were external, so he naturally wouldn’t walk with Ye Chenfeng and the others.

After leaving the Wus’ temporary residence,

Wu Qishui parted ways with Ye Chenfeng and the others.

Wu Gui was extremely displeased with Wu Qishui’s arrogant attitude.

After wandering around the Ancient City of Dragon Soul, Wu Gui suggested visiting the Broken Dragon Platform since it was a landmark in the Ancient City and the site for this competition.

Ye Chenfeng and Wu Lingyu naturally had no objections.

Wu Ren followed to protect Ye Chenfeng and prevent any mishap.

If he knew Ye Chenfeng was now an Early Divine Venerate, he might be embarrassed by his own cautiousness, since he was also just at the Early Divine Venerate Realm.

Upon arriving at the Broken Dragon Platform,

the area around it bustled with activity under the daylight.

A crowd had gathered around the Broken Dragon Platform, as nearly all members of the Six Great Hidden Sects had arrived at the Ancient City of Dragon Soul today.

The cultivators gathered near the Broken Dragon Platform were either from the Six Great Hidden Sects, originally from the Ancient City of Dragon Soul, or from other smaller factions, all unlikely to miss the resource competition among the Six Great Hidden Sects.

When Ye Chenfeng and the others approached the Broken Dragon Platform, they spotted Wu Qishui among the crowd.

Ye Chenfeng had not paid attention to the surroundings of the Broken Dragon Platform the previous day, only having entered its grounds.

Outside the Broken Dragon Platform stood a quaint stele.

Inscribed with ancient characters, the stele exuded an aura of antiquity.

Wu Qishui stood in front of the stele.

Several cultivators gathered around the stele, discussing it aloud.

"From the Ancient Era to the present, it’s said that many exceptionally talented cultivators can attain enlightenment by sensing the aura contained within ancient relics, significantly boosting their strength."

"Indeed, such events have occurred from the Ancient Era to now. I believe this stele has been passed down from ancient times, and it’s possible that someone with talent might achieve enlightenment after viewing it."

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After hearing the discussions,

Wu Gui pulled Ye Chenfeng and Wu Lingyu into the crowd.

Following them, Wu Ren shook his head helplessly, knowing about this stele. Although ancient, it contained no profound insights, and expecting enlightenment from it was pure folly.

Seeing Wu Gui and the others approaching, Wu Qishui scornfully remarked, "You think you can achieve enlightenment just from looking at this stele? Dream on. I haven’t heard of anyone attaining enlightenment from this stele!"

Ye Chenfeng had maintained his strength at the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Five.

With the upcoming competition, he would surely attract attention.

Currently, Wu Chengyan and Jiang Shengliang were preparing for the resurrection of Old Bai and Old Hei. As Ye Chenfeng was just a junior of the Wu family’s branch line, his apparent strength was too low; it was time to reveal a bit more.

Even if he advances further,

it likely wouldn’t draw too much attention or lead people to connect him to his true identity. Winning the branch competition and the resource scramble required more than maintaining such low visible strength.

Thus,

Ye Chenfeng decided to simulate an "enlightenment."

After Wu Qishui finished speaking,

Ye Chenfeng fixed his eyes on the stele, his body emitting an unusual fluctuation.

Ye Chenfeng’s act was quite convincing.

Feigning an enlightened state,

everyone around looked on in disbelief.

While they were still stunned,

Ye Chenfeng’s aura surged rapidly.

In an instant, he advanced from the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Five to the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Six.

After releasing his aura to the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Six, Ye Chenfeng quickly stabilized it.

Although Ye Chenfeng feigned an "enlightenment,"

he remained at the Late Stage of Earth God Realm Layer Six, which, while surprising, wouldn’t cause much commotion.

Most would attribute it to good fortune.

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