Top-tier Unruly Master

At this moment, the Fat Boss saw this scene involving Ding Fan, and he couldn't help but feel very worried in his heart. As a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, with just one glance, the Fat Boss had already seen that the formation Elder Zhao used on Ding Lin was the Seven Stars Array, which was a high-level formation. Obviously, it was not something ordinary cultivators could deal with. Ding Fan was merely a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and facing such a formidable formation, there was only one result — death!

Even though the Fat Boss wanted to help Ding Fan at this moment, it was clearly too late to say anything now. Elder Zhao's formation was not something he could break himself, and even a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator would find it difficult to survive within this formation. The attack power of this formation had even surpassed Elder Zhao. It showed how formidable this formation was. The Fat Boss was also very shocked; he hadn't expected Elder Zhao to use this formation.

Ding Lin is undoubtedly doomed!

"What a pity! Let me help you leave..."

At this moment, the Fat Boss couldn't help but sigh, and then said somewhat regretfully to He Qianyao. Clearly, the Fat Boss knew that Ding Fan was a genius, but at this moment, he was bound to die, and the Fat Boss even suspected that Ding Fan was already dead in the formation. The Fat Boss knew that this female cultivator had an unusual relationship with Ding Fan, and evidently, even if Ding Fan had died in the formation.

Saving this female cultivator would be a minor effort. Moreover, the Fat Boss knew that Elder Zhao and his people were clearly targeting Ding Lin. With his own small bit of influence, it should not be a problem to save the female cultivator. Furthermore, the Fat Boss remembered when Ding Fan presented a jade plate when they entered the inn earlier; clearly, that jade plate was not something ordinary cultivators could acquire.

Whether it was out of pity for a genius or because of the jade plate, the Fat Boss felt that he should save this female cultivator. At this moment, when he sees He Qianyao about to rush forward, he cannot help but stop her.

He Qianyao heard the Fat Boss's words. She knew in her heart that the Fat Boss meant well, but she knew she absolutely couldn't leave at this moment. She couldn't leave Ding Fan behind, and she also didn't believe Ding Fan would die like this! After all, there have been so many ups and downs that Ding Fan has already overcome. But why can't Ding Fan overcome it this time?

Despite her hope that Ding Fan would be alright, she also knew clearly that Ding Fan was facing an elder in the Spirit Severing Stage — clearly not an ordinary person. This wasn't an entity that ordinary cultivators could fight against. Even though He Qianyao didn't want to believe it, she had no choice but to accept that Ding Fan wasn't a match for them. It was certain, Ding Fan was merely a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Stage.

How could he be a match for a Spirit Severing Stage elder?

At this moment, the audience around, seeing this scene involving Ding Fan, couldn't help but be shocked. Clearly, many cultivators hadn't seen the Seven Stars Array before, and upon seeing it now, indeed it was quite formidable, definitely not something ordinary cultivators could deal with.

"Oh... such a talented genius is about to be slain now! What a pity..."

"Indeed, one must know the person had done a lot of contributions to the Alchemist Guild, but is still about to be killed now..."

"Nothing to be done! The bigger the tree, the more it draws the wind; that's the logic here. Who made the other party so prominently recognized? It's clear there will always be some malevolent cultivator wanting to plot against them!"

"..."

At this point, people started commenting and discussing, most of the cultivators showing sympathy towards Ding Lin's current predicament. Clearly, Ding Lin's alchemy skills were evident to all. Such an outstanding genius was about to be killed, obviously a very sorrowful affair.

At this moment, Sun Hua saw this scene involving Ding Fan and couldn't help but feel both quite proud and secretly delighted. He did not recognize how high-level the elder's formation was, but Sun Hua knew the formation the elder took out was definitely not the act of a simple cultivator; clearly not something ordinary cultivators could deal with. At this moment, this Ding Lin entered Elder Zhao's formation, certainly doomed to die.

For a moment, Sun Hua felt relieved. Earlier, upon seeing Ding Lin actually holding the upper hand in the battle against Elder Zhao for a moment, he found it somewhat surreal, almost as though Ding Fan could indeed defeat Elder Zhao. But now, it turns out that the illusion is ultimately an illusion, and Ding Fan clearly won't be a match for Elder Zhao, after all, Elder Zhao is a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator, and previously Sun Hua had been very worried in his heart.

After all, the strength that Ding Lin had shown was already far above his own, and if he defeated Elder Zhao, such a genius cultivator would absolutely be like a ticking bomb next to him. And Sun Hua couldn't believe that if Ding Fan survived Elder Zhao, he'd spare him. Sun Hua understood that once the other party defeated Elder Zhao, it was clear his own death would be imminent.

But now, Sun Hua no longer needed to worry about these things. At this point, Ding Fan was seemingly about to die at Elder Zhao's hands, removing all threats for Sun Hua. What Sun Hua needed to do now was wait for Ding Fan's body to appear, then take the alchemy cauldron from him, and undoubtedly there would be lots of treasures on him. At that time, even if he had to split them with Elder Zhao, it was clear that the benefits he'd get would be substantial.

After all, Ding Lin, being so young yet possessing such strength, is evidently exceptional in alchemy as well. It seems clear that the opportunities he encountered were numerous, and it's also apparent that the treasures on his body would be plentiful.

Thinking of this, Sun Hua couldn't help but reveal a greedy, satisfied smile on his face. Apparently, Ding Lin's time until death wasn't far off.

"Young Master, that kid is dead for sure this time!"

At this moment, the scar-faced man watched Ding Fan and couldn't help but feel quite pleased, evidently having long hoped for Ding Fan to be killed quickly. But seeing Ding Fan repeatedly break free earlier, the scar-faced man was already indignant. However, seeing Ding Fan entering Elder Zhao's formation at this moment, he could finally rest assured.

Clearly, no matter how great one's skill was, death within Elder Zhao's formation was inevitable. This Elder Zhao was a Spirit Severing stage cultivator, and the formations he performed were certainly not ordinary. Ding Lin was undoubtedly doomed!

Hence, the scar-faced man couldn't help but speak with glee.

At this time, Sun Hua heard the words of the scar-faced man and immediately gave a slight upward curve of his lips, evidently pleased with what was said. As long as Ding Lin was finished, all the treasures would be his...

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At this moment, Elder Zhao was also quite smug, clearly seeing Ding Fan enter his formation, and he knew everything would be alright. After all, even if he himself were to enter, it would spell certain death. This was a Seven Stars Array Formation, clearly not something an ordinary cultivator could handle. The opponent was merely an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, surely doomed! No discussion necessary.

Suddenly, something incredibly fierce suddenly charged aggressively towards Elder Zhao from within the formation, stunning him instantly. Zhao was momentarily unable to understand what exactly this thing was, racing towards him in his own formation, which was rather unbelievable!

In an instant, Elder Zhao was alarmed, and he immediately summoned all his True Qi to protect his body, but that lightning-fast object was simply too fast and too powerful. As a Spirit Severing stage cultivator, his full defense could not even stop that lightning-fast thing. Instantly, it pierced through Zhao's True Qi membrane and then through his body. At this moment, Elder Zhao was filled with resentment, unable to believe that even when his opponent was trapped in his formation, they managed to locate his position and see the situation outside the formation, which was simply too incredible!

Moreover, what was that thing that could penetrate his defenses, even going through his formation? Subsequently, Elder Zhao's heart was filled with an unwilling, incredulous gaze, and he fell with a crash, filled with disbelief that an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator managed to kill him. It was somewhat too outrageous.

Yet that was reality.

The thing that killed Elder Zhao was Ding Fan's Pure Thunder Pill, though its speed was so fast that no one could see its form clearly. Meanwhile, as Elder Zhao fell, Ding Fan also found the formation's core. He swiftly wielded his flying sword for a direct strike, breaking Elder Zhao's Seven Stars Array Formation, allowing Ding Fan to escape from it smoothly.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was completely dumbfounded. No one could have imagined that such an earth-shattering change could happen in mere moments—much too exaggerated. Furthermore, no one expected that the Spirit Severing elder would die at the hands of an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator—utterly unbelievable! Momentarily, everyone was rendered speechless, taking some time to process this scene, clearly not having anticipated it.

At this moment, He Qianyao, seeing Ding Fan's feat, was also shocked, never expecting Ding Fan to slay a Spirit Severing elder—truly too outrageous. But in her heart, He Qianyao was genuinely happy for Ding Fan, as with the Spirit Severing elder slain, both she and Ding Fan were now safe.

After all, He Qianyao could tell that the fat innkeeper was on her and Ding Fan's side. However, her reaction, like everyone else's, was sheer astonishment. Ding Fan's act was too swift—one moment trapped in the formation, and the next, the Spirit Severing elder lay dead by his hand. Moreover, He Qianyao noticed Ding Fan's strike at exactly the moment he acted.

It was beyond belief that a cultivator, while still within a formation, could muster the ability to strike an external enemy successfully. It was extraordinarily difficult, evidently not something ordinary cultivators could achieve.

And knowing that the Spirit Severing elder's formation was far from simple, Ding Fan managed it smoothly somehow. Indeed, from within the formation, he slew the enemy outside, astoundingly exaggerated!

This story would be hard to believe if He Qianyao and the others hadn't seen it with their own eyes—it's just too fantastic to be believed!