Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 1439 - 1476: A Remarkable Figure

At this moment, Gao Jian was greatly shocked in his heart. It was evident that he hadn't expected Ding Fan's membrane to be so formidable at this time. Gao Jian's mindset when facing Ding Fan had completely changed, clearly unable to believe that Ding Fan was a cultivator not yet at the Nascent Soul Stage. After all, being able to conjure such an impressive defensive membrane, it was evident that the opponent had some skill.

Although Gao Jian was shocked by Ding Fan, his heart was filled with more anger. With so many people watching, if he didn't handle Ding Fan, he would have lived in vain all these years. No matter how powerful the opponent was, they were only someone around his age. He, a disciple of the Great Gate Sect, was not someone an ordinary cultivator could challenge.

Gao Jian did not care about Ding Fan's cultivation level, since his opponent didn't even seem to have reached the Nascent Soul Stage. He was certain he could defeat him. No! Not just defeat him; Gao Jian wanted to cripple him, make him unable to live independently, after all, he was a cultivator at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, only a step away from the Emergence Stage!

Immediately, Gao Jian drew the longsword from his hand. Since fists and feet could not break through the opponent's membrane, he'd use the sword to cut through it. Gao Jian then fiercely thrust the longsword towards Ding Fan, his expression sinister and vicious. It was clear that he was already exasperated, solely focused on defeating Ding Fan by any means necessary,

Ding Fan, on the other hand, appeared as if with empty sleeves, standing there with great calmness. He did not even lift a hand as he launched a fierce attack against Gao Jian. In his heart, he felt a sense of mockery towards the opponent as Gao Jian rushed at him with a longsword. Ding Fan casually remarked:

"Is this the swordsmanship of your sect that you want to show me now?"

Hearing Ding Fan's words, Gao Jian's heart filled with rage. He thrust viciously at Ding Fan. Gao Jian unleashed upon Ding Fan the strongest strike of the swordsmanship learned in his sect.

"Thunderclap Sword!"

Gao Jian shouted fiercely, directly slashing towards Ding Fan. In an instant, his flying sword burst forth with a thick Power of Thunder, thrusting fiercely towards Ding Fan.

Just as Gao Jian's longsword stabbed viciously towards Ding Fan, the corner of Ding Fan's mouth slightly raised with indifference. His eyes lit up, and the aura around him suddenly surged to a greater height. Instantly, the membrane beside Ding Fan shimmered with a brilliant cold light.

Boom!

...

Only the dull sound was heard as Gao Jian's flying sword was forcibly shattered by Ding Fan's membrane, the longsword breaking into fragments scattered on the ground. Blood flowed from Gao Jian's hand, clearly wounded by his own sword. In shock, Gao Jian could not believe Ding Fan's membrane was so strange—his sword broke upon contact with the membrane as its force abruptly surged!

Gao Jian did not anticipate that the membrane hadn't reached its limit before. Unbeknownst to him, Ding Fan had only utilized sixty percent of his power. Yet Ding Fan stood there, calm and composed, saying to his opponent:

"Is it the saber's turn next?"

Gao Jian, looking at Ding Fan and hearing his words, was filled with shock. He didn't even know what to say and was obviously full of surprise; after all, Ding Fan hadn't actively attacked him from beginning to end, hadn't even moved, standing there casually. Despite all Gao Jian's techniques, they hadn't managed to touch even Ding Fan's thin membrane.

At this moment, Gao Jian was both shocked and angry, his heart filled with frustration. He became somewhat furious but had no other recourse, as his opponent's defense seemed unbreakable, leaving him only to glare angrily at Ding Fan.

The audience, witnessing this scene, was deeply astonished, obviously not expecting Ding Fan to be so incredible! Even under the fierce attack from the Gao Xian Sect's cultivator, he hadn't managed to breach Ding Fan's silkworm-thread-like defensive layer! It was simply beyond belief!

The cultivators of the merchant caravan, observing Ding Fan's performance, were also deeply shocked, clearly not having anticipated that Gao Jian's barrage would fail to break even Ding Lin's protective layer, which was simply unbelievable! By now, many caravan cultivators had realized something, understanding why Team Wu had shown such warmth towards Ding Fan and wanted to introduce his daughter to him. It was clear Ding Fan was indeed extraordinary, nothing like what he seemed, and this was simply incredible!

"This Ding Fan is truly amazing!"

"How did Captain Wu discover that Ding Fan is extraordinary! Why didn't we notice anything?"

"You're right! It's really confusing! If we had known Ding Fan was so awesome, we would have been more welcoming! This Ding Lin brother sure knows how to hide his talents!"

"Ding Fan is actually this powerful! But why does his cultivation look so weak?"

"Maybe the opponent has some kind of powerful defensive artifact. I feel like Ding Lin won't be a match for that Gao Jian, after all, Ding Lin's cultivation is too weak. He doesn't even seem to have reached the Nascent Soul Stage."

"That's hard to say! If the opponent really has some defensive artifact, then Ding Fan's victory or defeat is still uncertain..."

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For a moment, the cultivators of the merchant caravan couldn't help but watch Ding Fan and Gao Jian's every move, discussing intensely in their hearts. Clearly, they hadn't expected Ding Fan's defensive ability to be so impressive! Yet many cultivators believed that Ding Fan was relying solely on some defensive artifact for his remarkable True Qi defense. If that were the case, Ding Fan and Gao Jian's match hadn't yet reached a conclusion.

At this moment, many of the maidservants of the Wu residence saw this scene with Ding Fan and were very shocked in their hearts. Although they were not cultivators, they were still quite knowledgeable about cultivation matters, since this is the Cultivation World, where most people are cultivators. They had never seen such an amazing cultivator, who can, without moving, repel the opponent. It was simply unbelievable!

Everyone was very shocked in their hearts. They had never even seen Captain Wu perform such an amazing feat. Clearly, they knew that even Captain Wu didn't seem to have the ability to achieve what Ding Lin did. It was bizarre. After all, they were just ordinary people, not very familiar with artifacts or the like. Clearly, watching Ding Fan being so awesome left them very shocked.

At this moment, Wu Zun, seeing this scene with Ding Fan, couldn't help but feel very proud in his heart. Clearly, he hadn't expected Ding Fan to be so awesome! He had known that although Gao Jian was merely a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, he was still not a weak existence. After all, Wu Zun knew that even if he wanted to spar with Gao Jian, he clearly couldn't be as relaxed as Ding Fan, much less stand still and repel the opponent. It was simply unbelievable!

Moreover, Wu Zun had clearly noticed the Arctic Chill on Ding Fan's membrane before. Although Wu Zun didn't know what it was exactly, he knew in his heart that it wasn't an ordinary existence. After all, the Arctic Chill was indeed terrifying, and even Gao Jian didn't dare to touch the membrane for a while. It was simply world-defying! Wu Zun was very shocked in his heart!

Wu Zun understood that even as a cultivator at the Early Emergence Stage, he felt unable to ignore the True Qi Membrane of the opponent. Clearly, the Arctic Chill in that membrane was very formidable, not something that an ordinary cultivator could easily deal with. At this moment, Wu Zun thought back to the scene where Ding Fan discreetly handled the scar-faced man, recalling how effortlessly Ding Fan handled it. It's worth knowing that the scar-faced man was an Emergence Stage cultivator stronger than himself.

Now Wu Zun was watching Ding Fan's current demeanor, so casual and relaxed, just like when Ding Fan discreetly helped him eliminate the scar-faced man. Wu Zun couldn't help but be very shocked. Clearly, now even Wu Zun couldn't quite see through Ding Fan. It's worth noting that Ding Fan's elimination of the scar-faced man was just like facing this Nascent Soul Stage Gao Jian. Indeed, the opponent's cultivation level was unbelievably high!

At this moment, Wu Zun couldn't help but feel that his decision was so correct. Clearly, introducing his eldest daughter to such an extraordinary individual was the right decision. Knowing that despite his youth, Ding Fan had reached such unfathomable heights in cultivation was simply incredible! Obviously, Wu Zun thought very highly of Ding Fan at this moment, even feeling a bit sorry for Gao Jian.

But Wu Zun knew that Gao Jian had brought it upon himself. Ding Fan was sitting there peacefully, and yet he insisted on sparring. He insisted on wanting Ding Fan to experience the unique skills of his Sect. Clearly, wasn't this just asking for trouble? Naturally, it wasn't something to blame others for.

At this moment, Wu Zun couldn't help but recall that clearly, his eldest daughter played a role in urging things along. But that was also good, allowing his eldest daughter to see how outstanding Ding Fan was, knowing that her father had gone through great pains for her...

At this moment, the woman beside Wu Zun, Lady Wu, saw this scene with Ding Fan and couldn't help but feel very excited in her heart. Previously, she had only heard from Wu Zun that Ding Lin wasn't an ordinary person, discreetly helping them eliminate an Early Emergence Stage scar-faced man. Now seeing Ding Fan's strength with her own eyes made her very shocked. Clearly, her husband hadn't lied or exaggerated. This Ding Fan was indeed not an ordinary existence. It's worth noting that Gao Jian was a Sect Disciple of the Gao Xian Sect, and entering the inner door of a Great Gate Sect wasn't an easy thing.

Clearly, whether it was the level of cultivation or cultivation talent, all aspects required strict selection. Clearly, Gao Jian was already impressive, but her daughter wasn't interested in him, and there was nothing to be done. Clearly, Lady Wu stood by her daughter's side. Since her daughter didn't like him, naturally, she wouldn't marry her daughter to him. But Ding Fan was indeed different. Clearly, his excellence couldn't be explained with simple terms.

Ding Fan and Gao Jian were of similar age, but Ding Fan's strength was clearly far superior to Gao Jian's, something not easily overcome by an ordinary cultivator. Clearly, his cultivation talent was truly remarkable! Ding Fan is sure to be somebody one day!