Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1511 - 1548: The Formative Stage of the Dayang Sect
Of course, Ding Fan did not have any fear of the Wild Wolf Gang cultivators behind him. At this moment, the Four Skyscraper Cannons had been destroyed by Ding Fan. Although the other side had more people than his own, as long as he was present, those Wild Wolf Gang cultivators could be dealt with easily with just a few Mysterious Thunder Array Talismans.
With this in mind, Ding Fan had already made plans to return to the Dayang Sect’s station. The first order of business was to refine some Mysterious Thunder Array Talismans. It was evident that he had plenty of materials on hand, enough to produce at least ten Mysterious Thunder Array Talismans, half of which would be sufficient to deal with those Wild Wolf Gang disciples.
Soon, Ding Fan found the mark of his formation within the Wolong Mountain Range. He immediately controlled his sword and departed. At this moment, his heart was filled with longing for Zhou Ruoran and others...
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At this time, three days had passed. The Wild Wolf Gang cultivators progressing through the deep mountains were enveloped in an extremely oppressive atmosphere. Obviously, Elder Huang had not returned ever since he went after the thief. Now, after three days had passed, Captain Fang had dispatched many cultivators to search, but there was no news.
Captain Fang, a middle-aged man, had anticipated a very bad premonition. It was likely that the Spirit Severing Elder had encountered misfortune, for otherwise, he would not have disappeared without a trace. After all, this time, the sect had sent people to besiege the remnants of the Dayang Sect, with the Spirit Severing Elder naturally being the main force responsible for this.
The Spirit Severing Elder should be fully aware of his importance; how could he possibly leave without saying goodbye? Thus, only one possibility remains: the Spirit Severing Elder met with an accident while pursuing the thief. But the middle-aged man found this unbelievable; after all, Elder Huang was a Spirit Severing Initial Stage cultivator. How many Spirit Severing Stage cultivators are there in the Cultivation World?
The middle-aged man simply could not believe that Elder Huang would meet his demise at the hands of the so-called thief. It was simply too incredible, but there was no other explanation at present, leaving the middle-aged man with a shred of hope that Elder Huang might still return.
At this time, the entire Wild Wolf Gang was in heated discussion regarding the whereabouts of the Spirit Severing Elder. No one had expected Elder Huang not only failed to slay the thief and return, but instead had disappeared without a trace himself, leaving everyone puzzled and the entire team feeling highly oppressed over the past few days.
Some cultivators even spread rumors that the thief was not a thief at all, but rather a spy that had infiltrated from the Dayang Sect. This spy supposedly killed Elder Huang and returned to inform the Dayang Sect. Of course, these were merely rumors among the Wild Wolf Gang cultivators, and no one knew the true situation.
However, when these rumors reached the ears of the middle-aged man, his mood worsened, prompting him to check the Skyscraper Cannons several times over. If the so-called thief was no thief but rather a Dayang Sect spy, then the Skyscraper Cannons would have been vulnerable to sabotage from the other side.
Despite multiple checks, the middle-aged man couldn’t discern any issues with the Skyscraper Cannons. Previously, when the Spirit Severing Elder was present, it was possible to determine their state, as he was a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator with abundant True Qi. His keen insight naturally allowed him to perceive their condition, but being merely a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator himself, the task was evidently difficult.
This didn’t affect the middle-aged man’s ability to use the Skyscraper Cannons. However, the Cannons consumed enormous amounts of Spirit Stone each time they were used, thus they couldn’t be tested casually.
Despite some doubts in his heart, the middle-aged man couldn’t help overthinking; moreover, the Skyscraper Cannons seemed unchanged, suggesting no issues. If there were indeed a problem, given the support of so many cultivators combined with the allied small sects from the Wolong Mountain Range, eradicating the remnants of the Dayang Sect shouldn’t be no problem at all.
Should there indeed be an issue, then the thief was surely no ordinary person. If even the Spirit Severing Stage elder was no match, he would have a valid excuse to report his defeat upon returning. After all, if the Spirit Severing Stage elder wasn’t a match, certainly people like them couldn’t be as well.
Of course, the middle-aged man knew the likelihood of this possibility was quite small, especially since he had heard that the thief appeared merely as a youth.
How could a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator fail to handle a youth, anyway?
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Based on the formation marks, Ding Fan reached the Dayang Sect’s station in no time. The first to see him was a young disciple on guard duty, possessing Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation. Upon first sight of Ding Fan, he was greatly shocked and couldn’t help but exclaim:
"Sect Leader? You’ve returned?"
"Yes."
Ding Fan slightly nodded, and the Dayang Sect disciple immediately made several hand gestures towards the direction behind him, informing the members of the Dayang Sect of Ding Fan’s return. Seeing the guarding Dayang Sect disciple, Ding Fan couldn’t help feeling introspective. The sect’s strength was still quite weak.
The guarding cultivator was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, which was clearly too weak for a sect. Yet Ding Fan felt somewhat gratified, as compared to when he rescued these Dayang Sect brothers in The Great Wilderness Mountain, they had grown considerably stronger. After all, back then, having even one Nascent Soul Stage cultivator was already quite good; most of the cultivators were on the brink of death.
Ding Fan could discern that Wang Hu had clearly shared the medicine pills Ding Fan gave him with everyone. Otherwise, these Dayang Sect brothers wouldn’t have advanced so significantly. Ding Fan felt quite gratified by the brotherhood of Wang Hu, although he felt a little sorry for him due to this deed of righteousness.
Ding Fan knew that if Wang Hu had used the medicine pills Ding Fan gave him for his own recovery and cultivation, his rank would have significantly advanced. However, Wang Hu considered the entirety of the Dayang Sect, and this great love made Ding Fan regard Wang Hu with profound respect and acknowledgment from the heart.
What the Dayang Sect needs are such cultivators, and from the series of reactions from the disciples on lookout, Ding Fan can also see that, although the strength of the Dayang Sect is still somewhat weak at the moment, everyone’s hearts are united, and they are very energetic. With such a group of brothers, the Dayang Sect is bound to regain its former strength.
Ding Fan’s gaze was resolute, filled with confidence in the future!
"Elder Brother, you’re back!"
Ding Fan walked into the camp, Wang Hu was the first to come out with a group of older cultivators to greet him, genuinely happy to welcome Ding Fan’s return. For a moment, all the disciples of the Dayang Sect were extremely excited. To them, Ding Fan was like their pillar, with Ding Fan around, they were full of fighting spirit. After all, the sect was not an ordinary existence; it was evidently a very powerful existence.
Among them were many newly joined disciples, who naturally knew of Ding Fan from the older disciples. Not only was he a Grade Nine Alchemist, but his cultivation was also unmatched. Even a Spirit Severing Cultivator, the Sect Leader, could be easily slain, and the new Sect Leader was the only closed-door disciple of the Old Sect Master, prestigious and outstanding, naturally an exceptional talent.
And it must be noted that the Sect Leader is so young, yet already remarkable. One can imagine how formidable the future power of the Sect Leader will be, probably no less than the Old Sect Master, and the Dayang Sect would continue to prosper. Additionally, the Sect Leader is a Grade Nine Alchemist, which is an incredibly valuable resource.
Evidently, following such a sect, the medicine pills they use are far more powerful than other sects. It’s known that in the Donglai Continent there are many sects, both large and small. However, even a Great Gate Sect may not necessarily have a Grade Nine Alchemist. This is such a valuable resource.
At this moment, Ding Fan looked at the camp here and was somewhat satisfied, observing that the cultivators here were cultivating in an orderly manner. Ding Fan glanced at the leaders over there, seeing them at the Early Nascent Soul Stage. Although their cultivation was somewhat low, the other party was evidently full of vitality and enthusiasm.
Those simple wooden houses, although not luxurious, appeared quite sturdy. Clearly, this Dayang Sect camp was relatively complete, but naturally, it was still far from being a sect. However, Ding Fan was not too impatient; after all, one cannot become a fatty in one bite. Restoring the former glory of the Dayang Sect is naturally a long process that requires step-by-step efforts.
Moreover, the Dayang Sect has only been here for a few months, and the number of people here has increased several times compared to before. Subsequently, Ding Fan patted Wang Hu’s shoulder and said with relief:
"Thank you for your hard work, brother. Let’s talk inside."
Immediately, Wang Hu led Ding Fan and some newly appointed elders of the Dayang Sect into a council hall. Although the council hall was a bit simple, it was quite spacious. Ding Fan sat at the main seat, with Wang Hu and a gray-robed elder closest to him. The rest were other elders of the Dayang Sect.
Ding Fan glanced at everyone. Wang Hu was of course not to be mentioned, he appointed his brother as the highest leader of the sect here. As for the gray-robed elder, Ding Fan was also very familiar with him. He was previously a steward of the Dayang Sect, and apart from Wang Hu, he had the highest cultivation here, already at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, while Wang Hu had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
Ding Fan knew that if not for his brother sharing the medicine pills he gave with many disciples for the overall Dayang Sect, Wang Hu’s power would have at least reached the Spirit Severing Initial Stage by now.
As for the other elders of the Dayang Sect present, Ding Fan recognized most of them; many were former seniors of the Dayang Sect, and their cultivation was quite good, most reaching the Nascent Soul Stage. There were some new faces that Ding Fan had not seen before, but after an introduction from Wang Hu, Ding Fan also understood.
"Sect Leader, these two brothers are at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. They were originally from small families, but both were Loose Cultivators and didn’t rely on family powers. They greatly admired our Dayang Sect in the past. When these two brothers joined, they were only at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, but after some hard cultivation, they broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage in less than two months, so I appointed them temporarily at the Elder Level. Now that you’re back, everything is up to you, no, Sect Leader to decide!"
Wang Hu said as he pointed to the two men sitting at the end, who looked to be in their thirties. The two men stood up respectfully, addressing Ding Fan:
"Hello Sect Leader!"
"Hello Sect Leader!"
Ding Fan nodded slightly, signaling them to sit down, while placing a hand on Wang Hu’s shoulder, expressing his satisfaction to everyone present:
"I have previously entrusted the highest decision-making power of the sect to my brother. Even now that I’ve returned, nothing needs to change. The decisions my brother made will stand. Additionally, everyone has worked hard during this time. The sect is currently developing well; based on this development, our Dayang Sect is sure to regain its past glory, and may even surpass the former Dayang Sect!"
Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, everyone couldn’t help but feel invigorated and responded in unison:
"What the Sect Leader says is absolutely true!"
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