Instantly, Ye Feng felt as if he were being targeted by a wild beast, an immense sense of danger washing over him, making his back prickle with cold.
Before he could react, a spear, like a bolt of lightning, shot directly towards him in the next moment, its terrifying aura causing the surrounding air to hum.
"Damn it, that bastard actually dared to make a move!"
Ye Feng's expression changed drastically. Not daring to be careless, he quickly summoned the Sea God's Trident, holding it before him to block the attack.
*Clang!*
A violent clash of metal echoed, and then, as if struck by a meteor, Ye Feng was sent flying out of the large ship like a kite with a snapped string, unable to even react.
In the blink of an eye, their confrontation was over. By the time everyone else reacted, they stared in shock at the direction Ye Feng had fallen, their faces contorted with alarm.
What was happening? The City Defense Commander of the Lost City had suddenly attacked Ye Feng?
No one had expected this turn of events. Only Geng Nian's face instantly turned grim. It seemed his guess was correct; this Fan Lie would indeed act without hesitation.
Le Yao, standing nearby, also changed color and quickly looked towards where Ye Feng had fallen. They were on a ship, and outside were dark creatures. If he fell, Ye Feng would be in grave danger!
However, at this moment, a figure slowly rose from outside the large ship and landed on the deck. It was Ye Feng.
He looked pale, his aura chaotic, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, indicating he was seriously injured.
Despite this, Ye Feng did not give up. He held the Sea God's Trident, stood up, and looked forward, then uttered words that shocked everyone.
"Heh, you truly live up to your reputation as the City Defense Commander of the Lost City. Your strength is indeed formidable. However, attacking me so suddenly, doesn't that go against the rules of the Lost City?"
Ye Feng said coldly to Fan Lie. If he hadn't been prepared and used the flowing water beneath his feet for leverage, that attack would have been fatal.
Hearing this, Fan Lie seemed surprised that Ye Feng had managed to return. His face darkened as he slowly landed on the ship and said sternly, "Boy, I'll ask you one thing: did you kill my brother, Fan Yun?"
"What if I did, and what if I didn't?"
Ye Feng was fearless and replied coldly, "You attacked me without any evidence and so blatantly disregard the rules of the Lost City. What, don't you owe an explanation?"
"An explanation? Hahaha!"
Fan Lie roared as if he had heard the greatest joke, arrogantly stating, "Boy, I am the City Defense Commander. You are merely an outsider. Taking you in is already a great kindness. What right do you have to demand an explanation from me?"
"I'll ask you again, did you kill my brother, Fan Yun?"
As his words fell, an even more terrifying aura pressed down on Ye Feng, causing his expression to change again, becoming extremely grim.
He hadn't expected Fan Lie to be so arrogant, to the point of disregarding the rules of the Lost City.
However, just as he was contemplating how to escape, an angry shout finally came from the side.
"Enough, Fan Lie! What do you think you're doing? The City Lord is still here, and you dare to show such contempt for the rules of the Lost City? Do you really think this Lost City belongs only to you?"
Geng Nian stepped forward, looking at Fan Lie with a displeased expression.
Ye Feng was immediately surprised, never expecting Geng Nian to speak up for him.
But before he could say anything, Fan Lie immediately turned to Geng Nian and said indifferently, "Heh, Geng Nian, it seems you intend to stand up for this brat?"
Hearing this, Geng Nian wanted to explain that he was merely upholding the rules of the Lost City. However, before he could speak, Fan Lie's disdainful words followed.
"But Geng Nian, who do you think you are? Do I need you to teach me how to conduct myself, Fan Lie? Or do you think that by bringing up the City Lord, you can suppress me?"
Fan Lie looked at Geng Nian with utter contempt. Although both were heads of the three major institutions in the Lost City, compared to the City Defense forces, the other two seemed insignificant.
This was why Fan Lie dared to be so overbearing. It could be said that as long as the City Lord was absent, he was the supreme authority in the Lost City.
Geng Nian clearly understood this, but he still said, "Hmph, I may not be much, but I will report this matter truthfully to the City Lord. I believe he will handle it impartially!!"
Fan Lie's expression instantly turned grim upon hearing this. He gave Geng Nian a deep look and said, "Heh, it seems you are determined to champion this boy. Very well, I'll give you this face!"
"However, can you save him for a moment, but can you save him for a lifetime? In this Lost City, no one has ever escaped from me, Fan Lie, if I wanted them dead!!"
With that, Fan Lie gripped his spear, turned to Ye Feng, and said, "Boy, you're lucky today, but don't celebrate too soon. The real show is yet to come!!"
Ye Feng's brow furrowed deeply, and he said coldly, "Heh, I'll be waiting!"
After speaking, he said no more and sat down on the spot to begin healing.
That attack had nearly cost him half his life. Fortunately, the Sea God's Trident had blocked it, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Seeing this, Le Yao, who was beside him, also breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Ye Feng, saying, "Boy, I didn't expect you to be so tough. You didn't die from that!!"
Ye Feng gave her a look and said speechlessly, "Since you knew that, why didn't you intervene? Were you not afraid that if I died, no one would take you out of here?"
In Ye Feng's opinion, since this woman was from ancient times, her strength should not be weak. Therefore, if she had acted, Fan Lie would have been easily dealt with.
However, upon hearing this, Le Yao rolled her eyes and retorted, "Boy, you're overthinking it. I am merely a spiritual entity, with no cultivation. At most, I can only unleash the strength of your little lover. I can't really help you!"
"Uh, this..."
Ye Feng was extremely disappointed. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Geng Nian walking towards them.
Ye Feng quickly got up to greet him, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you for speaking up just now, Captain Geng. If not for that, I wouldn't have escaped so easily today."
Hearing this, Geng Nian immediately said sternly, "I am merely acting impartially. However, boy, don't be happy too soon. Fan Lie is the City Defense Commander. When the City Lord is absent, he essentially has command authority over the entire Lost City. So, you should first think about how you will get through the next part!!"
"This..." Ye Feng's brow furrowed incessantly, and he asked, "Then where is the City Lord now? For such a major event, shouldn't he come out?"
Ye Feng was very curious. After all, the dark creatures were attacking the city. Although there was a defensive formation, it was at risk of being breached at any moment.
With the City Lord still not appearing, it seemed illogical.
Hearing this, Geng Nian also shook his head and sighed, "I don't know the specifics, but unless it's a matter of life and death, the City Lord generally does not appear. This is also why Fan Lie dares to show such contempt for the rules of the Lost City."
"I see, but..."
Ye Feng finally understood. However, just as he was about to inquire further, a loud noise suddenly erupted...