Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 1441 - 1478: Emergence Stage Elder

Immediately, Gao Jian looked at Ding Fan, forcing a calm expression as he questioned Ding Fan:

"Relying on this Defensive Artifact, what kind of skill is that? If you have the ability, strike first!"

At this moment, Wu Zun, hearing the other's words, couldn't help but show disdain on his face. Not only is he less skilled, but the outcome is already clear, yet he still argues irrationally. Wu Zun's impression of Gao Jian plummeted sharply, and he even felt ashamed of his previous judgment.

Unexpectedly, Gao Jian turned out to be such a person, and to think he once considered marrying his daughter to him, it's as if he's been blind.

However, Wu Zun felt fortunate that ultimately his daughter didn't fancy Gao Jian. It seems that as she's grown older, her vision surpassed that of this old man. But Wu Zun couldn't understand, since his daughter's vision is better than his, why is she not interested in Ding Fan?

It's clear now that Ding Fan is not just any ordinary youth. It seems this old father needs to remind his daughters...

"Yes, relying on this Defensive Artifact, what skill is that! If you have the ability, strike first!"

At this point, the cultivator from Gao Xian Sect who came with Gao Jian, hearing the senior brother's words, couldn't help but exclaim defiantly.

Upon hearing the cultivator's words, the people couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, especially the cultivators of those trade caravans, as well as the servants and maids from the Wu residence. Obviously, these cultivators or ordinary people did not share Wu Zun's cultivation, and clearly couldn't determine how Ding Fan's Defensive Membrane worked.

Merely seeing that Ding Lin was so young yet possessed such a powerful Defensive Membrane, they were obviously shocked. Many cultivators followed suit, believing that Ding Lin's formidable Defensive Membrane might very well be due to a strong Defensive Artifact.

The crowd's hearts were evidently filled with some doubts, especially after hearing Gao Jian's words, they felt even more suspicious about Ding Fan.

"Could it be that the other party really has a Defensive Artifact? Otherwise, how could he be so powerful!"

"It's hard to say! But Wu Dui seems very polite to the other party, maybe he indeed possesses formidable strength!"

"Even if he has some strength, it shouldn't be so exaggerated, right? You must know a cultivator at the Late Nascent Soul Stage gave his all yet couldn't harm the opponent at all, don't you think that's a bit hyperbolic?"

"True..."

...

Several Nascent Soul Stage cultivators from the trade caravan discussed doubtfully.

At this moment, hearing these people's murmurs, Wu Zun couldn't help but feel a wave of frustration, clearly knowing that Ding Fan relied on his immense strength, how could it possibly be a Defensive Artifact. Others may not know, but he is well aware that if the opponent hadn't secretly dealt with the scarred man, how could he still be standing here with his family intact, otherwise, he'd be long dead!

"Old man, could it be that Ding Lin really has a Defensive Artifact?" Lady Wu asked with some doubt on her face beside Wu Zun.

"Nonsense! Would I deceive you? Ding Lin's strength is formidable, even surpassing mine!" Wu Zun said angrily upon hearing his wife's words.

Lady Wu was taken aback hearing her husband's words, clearly not expecting her old man to say that the other's strength was even greater than his! You must know her husband is already over fifty, having practiced for forty if not fifty years. With his Emergence Stage cultivation, people in the city must give him some respect.

And it is with this cultivation that her husband established the trade caravan, resulting in their current comfortable and stable life in the Wu residence.

Though Lady Wu wasn't particularly dedicated to cultivation, she obviously knew her husband was formidable, unmatched by ordinary cultivators. But now her husband claimed Ding Fan's cultivation even surpassed his. How could Lady Wu not be shocked?

At this moment, hearing the other's words, Ding Fan couldn't help but smirk with a playful expression as he said:

"Alright! I just fear that the experts of Gao Xian Sect might end up crippled by my blows..."

"You..."

Gao Jian felt furious upon hearing Ding Fan's words, but clearly didn't dare attack the opponent lightly. After all, he truly didn't know whether Ding Lin really had a Defensive Artifact; it was merely something he thought up to save face.

Then Ding Fan withdrew his Divine Vigor, appearing merely as an ordinary person.

Just as Ding Fan was about to strike the opponent, suddenly an elder stepped on the void, gliding beside Gao Jian. This scene by the elder inadvertently interrupted Ding Fan's assault, as Ding Fan was eager to know what this elder was here for.

"Master!"

Upon seeing the elder, Gao Jian was stunned, not expecting his master, also an elder of Gao Xian Sect, Wang He, to have arrived. Gao Jian revealed a look of grievance, wanting to express to the elder the humiliation Ding Fan subjected him to, but before he could utter a word, the elder shot him a fierce glare, scolding:

"You disgraceful fool! A loss is a loss! Why bother making so many excuses? When we return, you need to retreat for intense practice for three years! Trying to find a partner with such pitiful skills is simply shameful!"

The elder fiercely scolded Gao Jian, his heart filled with anger. Clearly, he had been watching the duel between Gao Jian and the opponent, where his disciple had exhausted all possible skills but failed to injure the opponent even slightly—even though the opponent did not move a single step! It's a blatant insult to one's dignity.

Upon hearing his master's words, Gao Jian couldn't help but feel dejected. According to his master's words, it was evident that Ding Lin hadn't used any Defensive Artifact; it merely showed that the opponent's strength was beyond his ability to deal with.

It's important to note that his master is a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, a highly esteemed elder within the sect. Clearly, his master's judgment was not mistaken, and indeed, he was defeated and thoroughly humiliated...

Ding Fan witnessed this and glanced at the elder, casually stating:

"Your master has some discernment!"

The elder Wang He heard Ding Fan's words and turned his body towards Ding Fan. Although his face remained calm, a hint of anger was undoubtedly caught by Ding Fan. The elder addressed Ding Fan:

"My disciple lacked skill, and he lost!"

"But each matter stands alone. Our sect does not tolerate outsiders' insult, and those who disrespect the sect face dire consequences! Therefore, today, I need to settle this account with you. If you kneel and apologize now, I might consider reducing your punishment!"

The elder spoke with heavy anger, his gaze filled with malice.

Seeing this, Wu Zun couldn't help but internally exclaim that things were not looking good; Ding Lin was in trouble this time. Knowing that Gao Jian's master had arrived and observing clearly that the elder was at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, he knew that Ding Lin was not a match for him.

Wu Zun understood that this matter was clearly significant to himself and his daughter, and he absolutely could not sit idly and do nothing. After all, Ding Lin was the son-in-law he had his eyes set on. If Ding Lin were really slaughtered by the old man at this moment, wouldn't he regret it forever?

Immediately, Wu Zun, maintaining a slightly stiff smile, walked up to Ding Fan and then very politely said to the elder:

"Brother, I think this might be a misunderstanding..."

"It has nothing to do with you. I can handle it!"

Just as Wu Zun started speaking, Ding Fan interrupted him. Wu Zun was filled with shock, clearly not understanding what Ding Lin was attempting. Was he seeking death?

At this moment, Ding Fan's expression remained indifferent as he faced the elder, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, showing a very disdainful smile to the elder, and he then said:

"First, I did not intend to offend your sect, but I honestly have not heard of this Gao Xian Sect. Second, it's true that your disciple was defeated by me, and now I indeed know of the existence of your Gao Xian Sect, but my words stand unchanged: your sect indeed isn't impressive! For such a garbage little sect, I was previously quite content not to have heard of it!"

The crowd, upon hearing Ding Fan's words, was shocked and evidently did not anticipate Ding Fan to say such things. This was brazenly insulting the opposing sect! Knowing that the elder was an elder of the Gao Xian Sect, a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, was Ding Fan asking for trouble?

"Oh my! Ding Lin must have a death wish! Knowing the elder is a cultivator from the Emergence Stage, to directly insult them like this! Incredible!"

"Ding Lin is incredibly bold! Considering how the Gao Xian Sect is one of the major sects in the vicinity, to directly call it a garbage sect. Isn't he afraid of being hunted by Gao Xian Sect?"

"However, I've previously heard some experts say that the Gao Xian Sect was just a small sect initially, it's only in recent years that it rose..."

"I actually think Ding Lin made valid points. Gao Jian challenged others to fight, and when he lost, Ding Lin called their sect garbage, which is understandable, right? Should he instead praise it as an incredible sect?"

"Say less if you want to survive!"

"Tch, I'm just stating facts..."

...

In the blink of an eye, the crowd began to discuss amongst themselves. Some cultivators clearly believed Ding Fan was not at fault, even greatly admiring Ding Fan's courage. Yet, they all were very concerned about Ding Fan's safety, knowing that the elder was no ordinary cultivator, certainly not comparable to Gao Jian.

The elder was undoubtedly a genuine cultivator at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, whose cultivation was even more powerful than Wu Dui's, and looking at Ding Fan, his True Qi Fluctuation hadn't even reached the Nascent Soul Stage. Even though he had previously defeated Gao Jian, he certainly was not a match for the elder!

At this moment, Wu Qianwen was shocked upon witnessing Ding Fan's actions. She didn't expect Gao Jian's master to arrive, originally just wanting Gao Jian to suppress Ding Lin's arrogance. She didn't think Ding Lin would defeat Gao Jian, nor did she anticipate that this sudden duel would attract an elder from Gao Xian Sect, a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage.

Clearly, the opponent's cultivation had surpassed that of her father, and through Ding Fan's and the elder's conversation, she realized there would be no peaceful resolution. It's likely that someone would die here today, which was certainly not what Wu Qianwen hoped to see.

Consequently, Wu Qianwen couldn't help but feel a bit panicked, evidently realizing that this situation was beyond her control, and even her father was powerless to intervene. Knowing the elder was at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, he clearly couldn't be stopped by her father.