Top-tier Unruly Master

At this moment, the scar-faced man saw Ding Fan's display and felt a trace of regret in his heart. He clearly did not expect Ding Lin to be so powerful, actually forcing Elder Zhao, who is at the Spirit Severing Stage, to retreat step by step. It's important to know that Ding Lin is merely a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Early Stage at most.

This is simply too unbelievable!

However, aside from some regret, the scar-faced man's heart was filled with indignation and shock towards Ding Fan. He was not too worried; he was not concerned that Ding Fan would come out alive from Elder Zhao's hands. No matter how formidable the opponent, he would never be a match for Elder Zhao at the Spirit Severing Stage!

The opponent's death is certain; at this moment, it seems to be merely the opponent's final struggle!

"Young Master, rest assured, Ding Lin will surely die soon, and the opponent's strength must be due to some kind of fortuitous encounter. Once he dies, those things will clearly belong to you, Young Master!"

The scar-faced man said, fawning over Sun Hua with an attitude of utter servility.

Sun Hua heard the scar-faced man's words and couldn't help but somewhat agree. No matter how formidable the opponent is, he will definitely not be a match for Elder Zhao, who is after all a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Stage. How could a mere cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage compare? Furthermore, the scar-faced man made a very valid point.

The opponent is merely a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage; how could he be a match for Elder Zhao? But this scene from Ding Lin still shocked Sun Hua greatly.

After all, the opponent is merely a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and yet he actually forced Elder Zhao to retreat step by step. This is simply too unbelievable!

At this moment, Sun Hua placed all his hopes on Elder Zhao, considering Ding Lin's youth and such strength right now. If the opponent were to grow further, it would be perilous, akin to having a ticking time bomb by his side, always posing great danger.

But at this moment, Sun Hua still felt quite at ease. Even though Elder Zhao was retreating step by step, Elder Zhao is a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Stage, with only his father as an equal in his own household. He truly didn't believe that an opponent who is merely at the Nascent Soul Stage could actually be a match for Elder Zhao, as this was absolutely impossible!

At this moment, not only Sun Hua and the scar-faced man were stunned, He Qianyao, upon witnessing Ding Fan's performance, couldn't help but feel extremely excited. She never expected that Ding Fan would force that Spirit Severing Elder to retreat step by step, knowing that Ding Fan is merely a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage.

At this moment, He Qianyao felt incredibly shocked; she never imagined Ding Fan's strength had already become this formidable. It's worth mentioning that Ding Fan's strength was comparable to the Late Nascent Soul Stage. Even now, after a breakthrough, his strength would only be equivalent to the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

But such strength can actually push a Spirit Severing Elder to this kind of situation, which is simply too unbelievable!

Moreover, previously Ding Fan didn't suffer any injuries under the Elder's violent whirlwind attack, which was akin to a miracle.

He Qianyao knew that the whirlwind attack was the strongest move for that Elder. It's clear that the strongest attack from a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Stage is not something to be taken lightly. It couldn't be handled by an ordinary cultivator, even if Ding Fan were also at the Spirit Severing Stage; facing that move wouldn't be easy.

But Ding Fan isn't merely a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Stage; he is at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and not only was he unharmed at the time, but also it's simply too unbelievable!

Furthermore, under the Elder's fierce attack, Ding Fan could fight back, forcing the Elder to retreat step by step, which is simply too incredible!

At this moment, the plump shopkeeper beside He Qianyao saw Ding Fan's spectacle and couldn't help but feel utterly shocked, clearly not expecting Ding Lin to possess such terrifying strength in cultivation. This is simply incredible!

The plump shopkeeper felt extremely shocked. He was now even more convinced that Ding Lin is not only a peerless genius in alchemy but also an extraordinary existence in the journey of cultivation. To know someone so young and at the Nascent Soul Early Stage could combat Spirit Severing Stage Zhao elder for such a prolonged time.

Had the plump shopkeeper not witnessed it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it. This is simply an incredible existence!

The plump shopkeeper could affirm that if the City Lord saw this, he would be extremely astonished and would surely seek to associate strongly with Ding Lin. After all, Ding Lin's display is not merely that of a peerless genius.

Knowing that Ding Lin could contend with cultivators like Elder Zhao at the Spirit Severing Stage this far, his strength is already identifiable. Clearly, assessing Ding Lin's strength cannot be based on ordinary standards, though Ding Lin's cultivation is merely at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Yet speaking about him having Nascent Soul Late Stage strength, there is absolutely no issue. If word got out, it would be shocking, yet facts happen this way. At this moment, the plump shopkeeper even doubted, facing Ding Lin himself wouldn't guarantee him being a match.

After all, the plump shopkeeper knew that Elder Zhao's strongest attacks, had they been aimed at him, he couldn't have done what Ding Lin did, even though his cultivation is at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, achieving Ding Lin's level is difficult, let alone the fact that Ding Lin could still counter Elder Zhao, which is simply too incredible!

Knowing that Elder Zhao is retreating step by step is simply unimaginable to the plump shopkeeper. Elder Zhao is at the Spirit Severing Stage, not an ordinary existence; it's definitely astonishing in one way, but fact comes as such, indicating Ding Lin's strength is truly unfathomable!

At this moment, a considerable group of cultivators had gathered at the courtyard entrance. Witnessing this scene involving Ding Fan, they couldn't help but feel immensely shocked; it was unexpected that the champion of the first round in the Great Alchemy Competition was not only a prodigious talent in alchemy.

But to be this formidable in the path of cultivation! It was simply unbelievable!

"The gap between people truly knows no limits. Just look at him—he excels not only in alchemy but is also incredibly powerful in cultivation!"

"Truly impressive! We must remember that the elder opposing him is a Spirit Severing cultivator, yet he managed to make the opponent retreat step after step. It's utterly amazing!"

"Practically a divine being. It seems there's nothing impossible for him; he's outstanding in every aspect, which makes one jealous!"

"This Ding Lin is just too incredible!"

"..."

For a moment, everyone engaged in lively discussions, with the most common topic being their astonishment at Ding Fan's prowess. They truly hadn't anticipated that Ding Lin was not only remarkably talented in alchemy but also impressively strong in cultivation, capable of facing a Spirit Severing cultivator despite having an Early Emergence cultivation. This was something cultivators dared not even imagine!

Evidently, many of the onlookers had already recognized Ding Fan, which is unsurprising. Ding Fan's performance in the Great Alchemy Competition was too dazzling, making it rare to find cultivators unfamiliar with him, especially since Ding Fan usually wore a mask when going out.

Despite the shock they felt towards Ding Fan's current display, many cultivators still held skepticism. This is understandable, considering that Elder Zhao was a Spirit Severing cultivator—certainly not someone an average cultivator could contend with.

Within the entire Cultivation World, very few individuals reach the Spirit Severing stage, making it a rare and powerful existence—a level not easily defeated by an average cultivator. Within Dancheng, the number of Spirit Severing cultivators does not exceed the fingers of one hand, underscoring their rarity.

This rarity is expected, as reaching the Spirit Severing stage involves more than just diligent effort; it requires immense talent and resources, becoming a standard met by very few across the Cultivation World.

Thus, once a cultivator reaches the Spirit Severing stage, they are undoubtedly powerful, and someone like Ding Fan, standing out in this way, is exceptionally rare—a true miracle.

Yet, among the Heart Sect, even in the face of such miracles, they are certain the Spirit Severing elder will not be defeated. It's clear that a Spirit Severing cultivator possesses numerous means, uncontestable by a mere Early Emergence cultivator, without a doubt.

"What a pity! Ding Lin isn't only a prodigious talent in alchemy but also remarkably gifted in cultivation. Yet he's now facing a Spirit Severing elder, and undeniably, no matter his skill, he won't be an opponent for the Spirit Severing elder—this is indisputable!"

"Indeed, a Spirit Severing elder is unusually formidable, and there's no way that youngster can deal with it!"

"What a shame! Such a genius is going to fall here; it's truly regrettable!"

"But this might be a positive outcome. If Ding Lin perishes here, clearly he won't be able to participate in the Great Alchemy Competition anymore. Then, who knows who the champion will be..."

"That's true, if nothing happens to him today, Ding Lin would surely clinch the title due to his superior alchemy skills far surpassing ordinary alchemists. But alas, greatness attracts jealousy, and you see, just after a single round of the competition, a Spirit Severing elder wishes to kill him!"

"What a pity..."

"Sigh! The Spirit Severing elder is unbeatable; it's such a pity for Ding Lin..."

"..."

The crowd buzzed relentlessly, evidently mourning for Ding Fan's impending fate. Despite Ding Fan's slight upper hand at the moment, most cultivators still couldn't believe he could be an equal to the Spirit Severing elder—an impossibility in their eyes. Clearly, a wave of sorrow swept through them for Ding Fan.

Even ordinary folks felt sympathetic toward Ding Fan's predicament, and He Qianyao was incredibly worried for him. Although she knew Ding Fan had once slain a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, it was evidently a highly risky endeavor.

Now, however, Ding Fan faced a Spirit Severing cultivator, vastly different from a Nascent Soul Late Stage opponent—there was a substantial gap between them. Clearly, Ding Fan might have overcome a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator before, but against a Spirit Severing cultivator now, it was not guaranteed!