Top-tier Unruly Master

At this moment, Elder Fa heard Ding Fan's words and was somewhat surprised, but still did not take Ding Fan seriously. It was merely a divine warrior being a bit stronger, and no matter how powerful the Divine Sense was, he was just a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage. He truly did not understand how the Sect Leader could trust a person like this.

For a moment, Elder Fa felt extremely puzzled in his heart, it was clear that he was very surprised by the Sect Leader's decision. Then, Elder Fa spoke cautiously to the two Hongshan Sect disciples beside him:

"Everyone, be careful."

Upon hearing Elder Fa's words, the two Hongshan Sect disciples also surrounded themselves with True Qi, appearing very cautious and vigilant.

In a short amount of time, the group had already arrived in the village. Upon entering, Ding Fan was shocked by the sight before him. The entire village was filled with a pungent, corrosive odor, and bodies could be seen everywhere, both elderly and children, making for a truly unbearable sight.

At this time, Ye Ningbing felt very uncomfortable seeing the village filled with corpses. Ding Fan noticed Ye Ningbing's reaction and immediately walked over to her, softly asking:

"Are you okay?"

Ding Fan looked at Ye Ningbing with concern and asked. It was obvious that he could see Ye Ningbing was not feeling well, making Ding Fan quite worried about her at this moment.

"I'm fine."

Ye Ningbing slightly furrowed her brows and said with some difficulty. Although she said she was fine, Ding Fan could tell she was indeed feeling unwell. He then transferred some Divine Vigor from his body into hers.

Feeling a stream of clear Divine Vigor from Ding Fan's body, Ye Ningbing's eyebrows slowly relaxed. She then gave Ding Fan a slight smile and said, "I feel better now, don't worry about me. You be careful too."

Upon hearing her words, Ding Fan was somewhat relieved to see she was in better condition and stayed by her side as they continued to follow the group.

After walking for a little while, Ding Fan sensed a stench of corpse wind and immediately stopped. Ye Ningbing and others noticed Ding Fan halt and tensely came to a stop as well. He Qianyao and the others clearly realized that Ding Fan looked very serious, indicating he had found something amiss.

Elder Fa, walking in front, noticed that Ding Fan and the others had suddenly stopped and was puzzled. There was apparently nothing wrong, but still, Elder Fa looked at Ding Fan in confusion and stopped as well. The other two Hongshan Sect disciples, seeing Elder Fa stop, hesitated for a moment and stopped too.

At this point, Elder Fa, looking at Ding Fan, couldn't help but secretly chuckle. Could it be that the other party was afraid, afraid that a zombie would really appear soon and they could no longer keep up the act?

"What's the matter with you all?"

Elder Fa looked at Ding Fan with a fake smile, attempting to hide his disdain.

Hearing Elder Fa's words, Ding Fan pointed to a nearby dilapidated low wall and said seriously:

"There is one here."

Hearing Ding Fan, Elder Fa's expression suddenly tensed. He knew exactly what the other was referring to - zombies were not easy opponents. However, thinking further, Elder Fa felt it unbelievable, as not even he had detected anything. Could a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator have seen something he didn't?

Elder Fa's initial tension slowly eased, and he used his Divine Sense to observe the low wall Ding Fan pointed to. Afterward, he said to Ding Fan, "I checked, there's nothing there. Let's hurry on, stop being so paranoid."

Elder Fa said with an evident hint of annoyance upon his face. Under his inspection, nothing was behind the low wall, and there certainly were no zombies.

At this moment, Ding Fan's heart tightened upon hearing Elder Fa. It was clear Ding Fan was quite speechless towards Elder Fa. Encountering zombies required caution; after all, he still hadn't seen any zombies himself and did not know their power.

Despite Elder Fa's words, Ding Fan and the others showed no sign of moving, mixed with frustration and amusement in Elder Fa's heart. Were they too scared to go on?

Suddenly, a hurricane-like force blasted towards Elder Fa and the others, shocking Elder Fa and catching him off guard, having not expected such a sudden occurrence.

Immediately, Elder Fa quickly retreated with two disciples from the Hongshan Sect. Very soon, Elder Fa had already brought the two disciples back to the side of Ding Fan and the others, and a nearly two-meter-tall zombie, covered in dark green fur, appeared before everyone's eyes.

At this moment, everyone was astonished by the sight. Clearly, it was the first time people had seen something so terrifying and horrifying, just looking at it was enough to frighten anyone.

Seeing the zombie, Ding Fan also felt a tinge of nervousness. It was obvious that Ding Fan was witnessing such a creature for the first time. Furthermore, the zombie emitted a highly unpleasant corrosive smell that made everyone feel uncomfortable. Ding Fan quickly summoned his Divine Vigor to protect his and Ye Ningbing's bodies.

Facing this massive creature, Ding Fan knew that the opponent would not be easy to deal with. However, having never fought it before, he still felt uncertain.

Ye Ningbing and the others, witnessing the scene, could not help but feel extremely tense. They too mobilized all their True Qi and Divine Vigor. It was clear that even just the presence of the creature had a strong corrosive effect, making it a difficult opponent. However, they had great confidence in Ding Fan.

It must be noted that Ding Fan was strong enough to defeat cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, so dealing with this creature should not pose a problem. However, carelessness was not an option, as no one fully understood the zombie; all information they had was only from the disciples' reports.

At this time, the two Hongshan Sect disciples were extremely panicked. One of them was only at the Early Nascent Soul Stage, and the other had not even reached the Nascent Soul Stage. Clearly, in the presence of such a zombie, the two appeared extremely fragile.

Watching the zombie's appearance, Elder Fa was initially quite surprised but soon became resolute. Elder Fa knew that he was a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage and was confident in defeating the zombie. Although he had never faced a zombie, he had heard from disciples that these creatures were not indestructible. Disciples had mentioned that two cultivators at the Nascent Soul Early Stage had slain a zombie, proving they were indeed not immortal and could be defeated.

"Fall back, I will confront this beast!"

Now, Elder Fa said with determination to Ding Fan and the others beside him. In Elder Fa's eyes, Ding Fan and the others were nothing more than burdens, unlikely to be of any help.

Ding Fan heard Elder Fa's words and did not concern himself with what the elder thought. He knew he had to ensure Ye Ningbing and the others' safety. He turned to them and said:

"Step back and take care of yourselves."

Ye Ningbing and the others, upon hearing Ding Fan's words, adopted serious expressions and retreated a little. Clearly, Ye Ningbing, He Qianyao, and the others understood that while the zombie might not be overly troublesome for Ding Fan, it was still inherently dangerous because it was not a human being.

"You two, protect them."

At this moment, Elder Fa continued speaking to the two Hongshan Sect disciples beside him. He understood that protecting Ding Fan and the others was the Sect Leader's will. Even though Elder Fa deemed them a burden, he had to protect them to report back to the Sect Leader.

The two Hongshan Sect disciples, hearing Elder Fa's instructions, immediately moved to Ye Ningbing and the others' side, drawing their swords, indicating they were ready for battle.

Elder Fa noticed Ding Fan still standing there without any intention of moving. He furrowed his brows, uncertain of what Ding Fan intended to do. The situation was quite dire as the zombie was right before them, yet the youth did not budge. Did he intend to cause trouble?

"Why are you still standing there! Fall back!"

Elder Fa, growing solemn, addressed Ding Fan. He could not understand Ding Fan's actions—standing there in defiance amidst a formidable opponent was absurd and mere folly!

Hearing Elder Fa's words, Ding Fan was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected to be seen as a burden by the elder. The thought amused him, though Elder Fa's serious demeanor showed he meant business. Ding Fan receded slightly.

Ding Fan was neither afraid of the zombie nor concerned about Elder Fa's intentions. He merely wished to avoid internal strife before understanding the enemy's capabilities. Since Elder Fa wanted to handle it alone and underestimated him, Ding Fan chose to withdraw.

Ding Fan paid no attention to others' perceptions; after all, these views were mere assumptions and didn't bother him. Since Elder Fa did not desire his involvement, observing the zombie secretly seemed like a good idea.

Seeing Ding Fan step back, Elder Fa did not bother with him further, focusing his harsh gaze on the zombie. The zombie, observing everyone with dark eyes, displayed clear anger—disturbed by their presence.

Roar...

Suddenly, the zombie roared, leveraging its almost two-meter height and muscular limbs to charge fiercely at Elder Fa. The zombie had commenced its attack, aiming to eradicate the humans before it. Although its eyes lacked pupils, the zombie's furious expression was apparent, enraged by Elder Fa's unwavering stance.