Top-tier Unruly Master

Elder Fa was utterly shocked upon hearing Ding Fan's words. He said he had almost recovered? How is that possible?

It's common knowledge that once a cultivator's body is overdrawn, it takes at least three to four days to recover. Therefore, a cultivator's body being overdrawn is quite dangerous, given the many perils in the cultivation world. Recovering after such a long time clearly poses a significant risk to them.

Elder Fa was well aware of Ding Fan's state earlier; Ding Fan could barely stand at the time, which was undoubtedly due to his cultivation being overdrawn. But now, less than an hour had passed, and Ding Fan claims he's almost recovered?

This is absolutely impossible!

"Is the young man truly so righteous? How could he almost recover in such a short time? It would be commendable if he recovered even twenty percent."

Elder Fa looked at Ding Fan sincerely, with a hint of amusement. He naturally didn't believe Ding Fan, thinking that in such a short time, "almost recovered" might mean recovering just ten or twenty percent of his cultivation. Elder Fa thought Ding Fan said this to ease everyone's concerns, considering this place was once swarming with zombies, and it was extremely dangerous. The young man didn't want everyone to be overly worried and afraid.

He Qianyao was also filled with disbelief upon hearing Ding Fan. She found it hard to believe he could almost recover in such a short time. As a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator herself, she was quite familiar with the toll overdrawn cultivation could take.

How could he almost recover in such a short time? Did Ding Fan have too low an understanding of what "almost" meant?

But as He Qianyao heard Elder Fa's words, she paused. She understood the implication of Elder Fa's words and also believed that Ding Fan was merely trying not to make everyone worry. Clearly, Ding Fan hadn't recovered well, and they couldn't stay here any longer. They needed to evacuate quickly, as everyone had seen the zombies; without Ding Fan, no one here could handle them. Leaving was the best choice.

"Let's leave now. We've eliminated seven or eight zombies, and their forces here must be severely weakened. Your Hongshan Sect shouldn't be in any immediate danger."

He Qianyao said to Elder Fa and the others, showing consideration for everyone as well as for Ding Fan. Overdrawn cultivation was not easy to endure. Ding Fan had protected them before; now, it was clearly time for everyone to protect Ding Fan.

"I agree; our safety is most important. Let's leave this place."

Elder Fa was naturally very much in agreement with He Qianyao. While zombies posed a significant threat to the Sect, the safety of the talented disciple Ding Fan was even more crucial. Besides, it seemed a number of zombies had already been eliminated. Elder Fa had a feeling that there weren't many left.

Clearly, the most crucial thing now was to hastily leave with everyone. Even if just one more zombie appeared, it would be enough to give everyone a hard time.

Upon hearing Elder Fa and He Qianyao, everyone nodded in agreement. It was clear that they all understood that Ding Fan's cultivation was overdrawn. Without his protection, they would be in grave danger if they encountered zombies, and even Ding Fan would be at risk.

"Wait! I disagree!"

Just as everyone was in agreement, Ding Fan stood up resolutely, refusing to accept the plan.

Everyone was taken aback by Ding Fan's words. After all, they were trying to protect everyone and Ding Fan, so why did he disagree?

For Ding Fan, he indeed had almost recovered. Although his cultivation was overdrawn, he had just regained seventy to eighty percent. While it wasn't quite at his previous peak, one or two zombies wouldn't be a problem.

Ding Fan vaguely understood everyone's concern, thinking he wasn't well recovered. With determination, he addressed everyone:

"I'm truly almost recovered. We've already eliminated a significant number of zombies, and there shouldn't be many left. Why don't we seize this chance to completely eradicate these hidden zombies in the village?"

Everyone was a bit at a loss upon hearing Ding Fan. They knew if there was nothing wrong with Ding Fan's body, now was naturally the best time to make an all-out effort. But was his cultivation really okay? Everyone was a bit doubtful, except Ye Ningbing, who consistently chose to believe in Ding Fan. She knew he wouldn't lie to her.

"The young man's goodwill is appreciated by our Hongshan Sect. However, if the young man insists, let me check your body."

Elder Fa, upon hearing Ding Fan, couldn't help but show a slightly playful smile, clearly disbelieving Ding Fan's claim. If something were to happen to Ding Fan, not just the loss to Hongshan Sect, but the sect leader wouldn't let Elder Fa off the hook.

"Alright, go ahead and check!"

Ding Fan, hearing Elder Fa, responded with a calm demeanor.

Subsequently, Elder Fa placed his hand on Ding Fan's meridians and began the examination.

However, as Elder Fa continued to examine Ding Fan's body, the playful smile on his face became increasingly stiff, eventually morphing into a look of utter shock.

"How is this possible?"

"The energy center has recovered seventy to eighty percent. How is this possible? How could a cultivator with power exhaustion recover so much in less than an hour?"

At this moment, Elder Fa was utterly amazed, completely stunned by Ding Fan's condition. To think that the young man's cultivation state was even better than his own; it was simply unbelievable!

At this moment, everyone who heard Elder Fa's words was shocked. All present were cultivators and understood the severity of power exhaustion. No one could believe that someone could recover seventy to eighty percent of their energy in just under an hour. It was absolutely astounding!

"I don't believe it!"

He Qianyao, full of shock, walked over to Ding Fan and also began to examine him. Ding Fan, seeing this, felt a bit resistant, but to prove himself to everyone, eventually allowed He Qianyao to perform a simple check on his body.

"This is unbelievable!"

Discovering that Ding Fan wasn't lying, He Qianyao was utterly shocked. Ding Fan's cultivation had indeed recovered significantly, which was extremely astonishing. In this cultivation world, very few could recover from power exhaustion to such an extent in under an hour; it was truly unique!

He Qianyao was deeply astonished, and although she couldn't believe it, Ding Fan had indeed recovered.

Seeing Elder Fa and He Qianyao's reactions, everyone was greatly impressed by Ding Fan, clearly not expecting that Ding Fan could really recover so much. It was unbelievable!

"Since everyone now knows my condition, let's continue."

At this moment, Ding Fan looked at everyone and spoke calmly, clearly not finding his quick recovery from power exhaustion remarkable. For Ding Fan, this was merely a trivial matter. Knowing that his cultivation speed was exceptionally fast, it naturally led to his rapid recovery. This had always been the case with Ding Fan, and he couldn't quite explain why. Perhaps it was the result of the Frost Toad or the fist techniques in the stele. Sometimes Ding Fan even suspected it was due to the Pure Thunder Pill, but the exact reason was uncertain. Ding Fan wasn't particularly interested in the reason; his fast cultivation and recovery speed was naturally a good thing for him.

Thus, Ding Fan had no worries, considering it a normal affair.

After hearing Ding Fan's words, no one objected. Ding Fan's condition was indeed fine, and even if they encountered more zombies, Ding Fan could definitely handle them.

"The young man is truly extraordinary, I have no objections."

Hearing Ding Fan's words, Elder Fa, filled with admiration, looked at Ding Fan and said. To Elder Fa, he deeply respected this young man. Even a cultivator like him at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage couldn't recover from power exhaustion in under an hour. This clearly wasn't something an ordinary cultivator could accomplish.

At this moment, Elder Fa even felt that Ding Fan was not only formidable at dealing with zombies but was likely beyond his own ability as well, even though it was just a feeling. However, this feeling left a strong impression on him, as if it were true.

Since Elder Fa had already agreed, no one else opposed Ding Fan's words. Subsequently, everyone followed Ding Fan deeper into the village that had been ravaged by zombies.

Ding Fan understood that few zombies were likely left in this village, as he had already slain many, and zombies did not appear casually. Ding Fan had some understanding of zombies, especially after killing so many previously. He knew zombies weren't simply cultivated, and although he wasn't sure exactly how they were made, Ding Fan knew they must come at a significant cost.

Thus, Ding Fan could deduce that the zombies in the village were nearly all gone now.

Indeed, after Ding Fan and the others ventured deeper for most of the day, they found only one zombie, which Ding Fan easily dealt with.

After some exploration, Ding Fan was certain that there were no more zombies present. He then proceeded with Elder Fa and the others towards the Hongshan Sect's headquarters.

For Elder Fa, this zombie eradication mission was undoubtedly a great success. Initially, when he proposed dealing with the zombies, he wasn't confident, and indeed the zombies proved too much for him. However, thanks to the young man, Elder Fa now knew how right the sect leader's decision was, and this was undoubtedly a great victory.

Not only were the zombies slain, but they were completely annihilated. Clearly, the hidden threat to the Hongshan Sect was finally eliminated. The zombies had posed such a risk that the sect had considered relocating to avoid destruction, but now it seemed unnecessary!

Of course, the most important outcome was that the sect had established a relationship with a true genius—Ding Fan!