The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2207 - 2196: Betrayal

Beside stood Gu Xin’er, originally with a hint of regained pride.

Upon seeing the red halo continuously emerge above Ye Chenfeng’s head, finally settling at eight orbs, her fleeting arrogance vanished completely again. Her delicate teeth gently bit her lip, her eyes fixated unblinkingly on Ye Chenfeng.

After a long moment.

She thought about Ye Chenfeng’s extraordinary talent in other areas, and finally let out a slow sigh. She knew that in her lifetime, it was unlikely she’d surpass Ye Chenfeng on the path of a Talisman Master.

Ye Chenfeng also slowly opened his eyes, feeling the profound meanings of Talisman Mastery in his mind. Although he hadn’t yet crafted anything, he was certain he had reached the grade of an Eighth Grade Talisman Master. He hadn’t expected that in the Talisman Realm, he could instantly ascend to the rank of Eighth Grade Talisman Master.

Ye Chenfeng felt he could no longer comprehend anything further; he understood that reaching the Eighth Grade is likely the limit of the Talisman Realm.

The surrounding spots of light gradually dispersed, a blue light flashing across the sleeves on the arms of Ye Chenfeng and Gu Xin’er, leaving a blue "eight" on Ye Chenfeng’s sleeve and a blue "five" on Gu Xin’er’s sleeve.

Everyone who enters the Talisman Realm will have their Talisman Master grade tested before leaving, and the results are directly imprinted on the sleeves of the cultivator’s arms.

Meanwhile, outside the Talisman Realm, on the plaza.

Yu Shiqing, Yun Rong, and others were all staring at the gray stone door before them.

The black hole in the stone door had not yet vanished, but none present could see through it to the space within the door.

Duan Dongyan, looking relaxed, said, "Old Yu, given Ye Chen’s talent, it’s highly likely that after entering the Talisman Realm, he’ll reach the Seventh Grade Talisman Master level. By then, his Talisman Master status will match ours; who’d have thought we’ve spent over half our lives crafting Spirit Talismans only to be surpassed by a young man. If back then we had such talent as Ye Chen, surely we’d be Supreme Talisman Masters by now."

Yu Shiqing sighed repeatedly; he and Duan Dongyan had been stuck at the Seventh Grade Talisman Master for many years. Without an opportunity, advancing to the Eighth Grade Talisman Master seemed out of reach, so they were betting everything on Ye Chenfeng this time. They hoped Ye Chenfeng could give them the chance to reach the Eighth Grade.

As for Zhao Xingtu, Yun Rong, and others, upon hearing Duan Dongyan and Yu Shiqing’s conversation, they shook their heads skeptically within their hearts, having repeatedly underestimated Ye Chenfeng before, only for him to exceed their expectations each time. They were wondering if Ye Chenfeng would surprise them again this time.

As they each pondered quietly.

"Swish, swish!" Two sounds echoed.

Ye Chenfeng and Gu Xin’er were thrown out from the black hole of the massive stone door, their bodies spinning mid-air before steadily landing in front of everyone.

Yu Shiqing smiled and said, "Before leaving the Talisman Realm, everyone inside has their Talisman Master grade tested, which is marked on their sleeve."

Yu Shiqing was explaining to Zhao Xingtu and Yun Rong, as Gu Xin’er, walking in front, naturally caught everyone’s eyes first with the "five" marked on her sleeve.

Yu Shiqing chuckled, "Not bad, not bad. Xin’er, you’re now a Fifth Grade Talisman Master; surely catching up to your teacher won’t be a problem."

Gu Xin’er merely nodded indifferently, knowing that with the monstrous Ye Chenfeng ahead, her achievement felt scarcely worthy of joy.

When everyone’s gaze bypassed Gu Xin’er and fixed on the sleeve of Ye Chenfeng’s right arm, the large blue "eight" left them all silent.

After being repeatedly stunned, Yun Rong, Zhao Xingtu, and others seemed to have developed a greater capacity to accept surprises, showing a ’just as expected’ expression beside their astonishment. Ye Chenfeng once again exceeded everyone’s predictions as he directly jumped from a Fifth Grade Talisman Master to an Eighth Grade Talisman Master, putting him above veteran Talisman Pavilion elders like Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan.

Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan were less affected than Yun Rong and others, so these old men took longer to react, not until Gu Xin’er called out to them did they come back to their senses, their hearts mixed with various emotions. They never expected Ye Chenfeng could directly reach the Eighth Grade?

They’d lived thousands of years, crafting talismans for thousands of years, yet remained stuck at the Seventh Grade, while Ye Chenfeng, a young man, easily surpassed them? They felt a sense of tragic futility as if their thousands of years had been wasted.

Only after some time.

Did Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan adjust their mood, realizing that Ye Chenfeng advancing to the Eighth Grade might also be beneficial for them; with his guidance, perhaps they too could reach the Eighth Grade.

Formation Master.

Eighth Grade Talisman Master.

Eighth Grade Alchemist.

Eighth Grade Artifact Refiner.

These four identities are so dazzlingly brilliant, even in the Initial Stage of the Ancient Era, that in those exceptionally talented times, likely none could achieve such.

And just as Ye Chenfeng reached the Eighth Grade on the path of a Talisman Master.

In the Central Continent.

Within Spirit Artifact City.

The entire Spirit Artifact City was in a state of fear and uncertainty.

Luo Qianjiang, Hua Liukong, and Jin Yangcai, among others, guarded the massive teleportation array in Spirit Artifact City.

The Pavilion Master of the Artifact Refinement Pavilion, Lin Shouping, stood before Luo Qianjiang and his group.

Originally, tonight was supposed to be the time when the Artifact Refinement Pavilion elder Tan Yuanwu would lead some Artifact Refiners to quietly leave Spirit Artifact City, but who could have guessed that Lin Shouping would suddenly betray them and choose to tip off Luo Qianjiang.

Jinteng of the Jins being Lin Shouping’s favorite disciple, in Lin Shouping’s view, there was no need for the Artifact Refinement Pavilion to oppose forces like Xiao Yao Palace and other sects; he even found it absurd to help someone like Ye Chenfeng. While he admitted Ye Chenfeng indeed had talent, Ye Chenfeng hadn’t grown up yet!

From Lin Shouping’s perspective, in front of forces like Xiao Yao Palace, Ye Chenfeng was like an insignificant ant, destined to be crushed to death, thus he chose betrayal.

Although forces like Xiao Yao Palace had notified their sect’s other elders, the Divine King realm elders generally were in closed-door seclusion, and could not immediately emerge, so the other elders from these forces had not gathered yet; only Luo Qianjiang presided over the situation.

Especially since they recently learned that the elders and Pavilion Master of the Talisman Master Pavilion had left Spirit Artifact City for the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin, they became even more restless; the Talisman Master Pavilion’s departure to the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin clearly intends to assist Ye Chenfeng!

Afterwards, Luo Qianjiang received Lin Shouping’s tip-off, learning that the Artifact Refinement Pavilion was also planning to help Ye Chenfeng, which made them furious; they could not just watch the events unfold like this. The Talisman Master Pavilion and Artifact Refinement Pavilion wield considerable influence, and if both groups’ elders and Pavilion Masters went to support Ye Chenfeng, his resources and power would rapidly strengthen.

With no other elders yet to arrive, Luo Qianjiang and his group didn’t dare act rashly, especially since the Divine King Initial Stage Jin Shouyan had died mysteriously earlier, and the strongest among them, Luo Qianjiang, was merely at the Divine King Initial Stage.

During these days.

Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs continuously interfered from the sides, inflaming Luo Qianjiang’s group’s anger; they were determined to eliminate Ye Chenfeng, not letting him mature, for should he grow, it would spell the end for their sects.

Luo Qianjiang looked at Lin Shouping and said, "Pavilion Master Lin, your actions were very correct; are you sure this is the only large teleportation array in Spirit Artifact City? We absolutely cannot allow Tan Yuanwu to leave Spirit Artifact City."

Hua Liukong’s eyes sharply focused, he said, "Not good, in Demonic Flame Valley there’s a teleportation half-step Immortal Artifact, provided ample energy is available, that half-step Immortal Artifact functions as a giant teleportation array."

"Now that Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs are surely aware of the turmoil within the Artifact Refinement Pavilion, they may very likely intervene."

As Hua Liukong finished speaking.

Luo Qianjiang immediately vanished, his silhouette speeding towards the residence of Demonic Flame Valley in Spirit Artifact City.

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