Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1632 - 1669: Guardian Yuan Beast

Roar... Roar...

The deep growls of the Yuan Beast continued to echo from the stone gate, leaving Ding Fan and the others unable to feel at ease. At this moment, upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Guo Lin’s expression also turned a few shades more solemn. He knew that the Yuan Beast definitely wasn’t a simple existence, but the opportunity inside was also undoubtedly immense. Especially when Guo Lin heard Ding Fan’s words, he was even more certain that the existence of the Sword Washing Pool was very likely a legacy left behind by the ancient village chief.

If one could gain some inheritance from that chief, it would undoubtedly be a transformative change for oneself.

At this moment, how could Ah Du’s heart not be equally excited? He was eager to obtain any treasures from the Sword Washing Pool inside, although he couldn’t be certain whether the Sword Washing Pool inside the stone gate truly bore the chief’s inheritance. Yet, even if it didn’t, acquiring some treasures passed down by the ancient strongman meant this trip to the Xuantian Secret Realm would not be in vain.

However, Ah Du also knew that the Yuan Beast inside wasn’t just any ordinary existence, and attempting to acquire treasure from the Sword Washing Pool definitely wouldn’t be easy.

At this moment, Ding Fan knew that Guo Lin and his companion, having heard his words, must be yearning for whatever lay inside. Ding Fan also knew that the existence of the Sword Washing Pool likely had something to do with the chief, but Ding Fan was equally aware of the great danger within—not merely the existence of that powerful Yuan Beast.

Furthermore, Ding Fan felt a peculiar sensation, as if he was somehow fated to encounter the Sword Washing Pool, being the only one who saw scenes appear in his mind upon viewing the murals on the stone walls. Nonetheless, Ding Fan didn’t find this particularly special. Why Guo Lin and Ah Du couldn’t see these images was something Ding Fan neither knew nor wished to ponder.

For Ding Fan, the urgent task was to find a way to first deal with the Yuan Beast’s presence.

"Big brother, since we’ve already entered, let’s handle that Yuan Beast together!"

Guo Lin said, his eyes filled with determination as he looked at Ding Fan.

Ah Du quickly echoed, "That’s right, the more people we have, the better our chances."

Upon hearing their words, Ding Fan directly shook his head in denial:

"No, that Yuan Beast isn’t as simple as you imagine. Just entering the stone gate, you won’t be able to. There’s a formation inside that suppresses Divine Sense, just like the Lake of Inner Peace in the Thirty-Six Caves. The array plate I refined is only sufficient for one person. You should stand guard by the stone gate, but don’t let your guard down; this place is far from peaceful. Even here, you must stay extremely cautious!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Guo Lin froze for a moment, then quickly approached the vicinity of the stone gate, cautiously probing the situation inside with his Divine Sense. It proved to be just as big brother said. The formation inside the stone gate was indeed very similar to that in the Lake of Inner Peace.

One couldn’t stay inside for long because one’s Divine Sense simply couldn’t withstand the suppression from the stone gate. Guo Lin was deeply shocked, realizing unexpectedly that this place also had such an uncanny formation. This was indeed something quite tricky, making it clear he couldn’t enter the stone gate to help big brother deal with the Yuan Beast.

Unavoidably, Guo Lin returned, somewhat dejected, to Ding Fan and the others. Ah Du, however, was quite curious. Since he hadn’t participated in the Thirty-Six Caves selection competition earlier, he didn’t know about the Lake of Inner Peace there, so he approached the stone gate while using his Divine Sense on Ding Fan and Guo Lin, curiously asking:

"What kind of formation is in the Lake of Inner Peace?"

Before Ding Fan and Guo Lin could respond to Ah Du’s question, he had already felt the suppression on Divine Sense emanating from inside the stone gate. Ah Du’s brow furrowed in astonishment; he had never seen such a formation. Indeed, it was quite peculiar as it had such a strong suppressive effect on the cultivator’s Divine Sense, which was very uncommon.

"How can there be such a formation? How could Ding Fan have a way to deal with it?"

Ah Du looked at Ding Fan with a face full of confusion, knowing that such a formation was truly bizarre, likely unique to the Xuantian Secret Realm. Although it might also exist in the Lake of Inner Peace in the Thirty-Six Caves, even though he hadn’t felt it before, he had heard about it.

It’s as mysterious as the Thirty-Six Caves themselves; not even the ancestral Lake Masters of the Thirty-Six Caves have unraveled its mysteries. How could it be something a mere cultivator could resolve? Naturally, he didn’t believe Ding Fan could manage it.

Since Ah Du hadn’t participated in the Thirty-Six Caves selection competition, he didn’t witness Ding Fan’s performance during the selection. He was unaware that for those outstanding young disciples of the Thirty-Six Caves, they could only manage to walk up a few steps of the stone stairway leading to the Lake of Inner Peace. Yet, Ding Fan almost reached the center of the Lake of Inner Peace, staying there for an entire day and night.

Although the matter of Ding Fan comprehending the Lake of Inner Peace formation was unknown to the Thirty-Six Caves’ disciples, the room rattled as Ding Fan and Lake Master Long Ren set up a formation. It was an earth-shattering event requiring the combined efforts of nearly all the Thirty-Six Caves’ elders and sect masters, but they couldn’t unravel the formation Ding Fan had set.

Guo Lin was well aware of these matters, so when big brother Ding Fan stated he could use an array plate to deal with the formation behind the stone gate, he didn’t have the slightest doubt, entirely trusting big brother Ding Fan, knowing he had extremely high accomplishments regarding formations.

However, at that time, Ah Du wasn’t aware of these matters concerning Ding Fan, leading him to feel skeptical about Ding Fan’s words.

Ding Fan looked at Ah Du, and didn’t pay much attention to him, saying calmly:

"I have my own way."

"Brother Ah Du, Brother Ding spent a whole day and night in Lake of Inner Peace without any issues, he will definitely find a way this time too. And he’s very skilled in setting up formations!"

Guo Linn, standing nearby, couldn’t help but explain on behalf of Ding Fan to the skeptical Ah Du.

Ah Du was shocked upon hearing this, especially from Guo Linn’s comments. He couldn’t believe Ding Fan managed to stay in Lake of Inner Peace for a whole day and night. That seemed unbelievable! He had heard of the lake’s existence, knowing that even sect masters and elders from the 36 Caverns could hardly withstand lengthy durations in the lake. Was Ding Fan really capable of breaking that formation?

Ah Du had a keen eye and knew that this formation was unique, even within Cultivation World, beyond any formation found outside the Lake of Inner Peace within the 36 Caverns. It demonstrated the formation’s peculiar nature, as so many elders from the 36 Caverns had failed against it. How could Ding Fan break such a formation?

Considering the formation in the Lake of Inner Peace had existed as long as the 36 Caverns, and neither the Lake Masters nor the Great Elders could solve it, was it truly possible for a young cultivator like Ding Fan to manage it?

Though Ah Du found it hard to believe, he saw the strong trust in Guo Linn’s expression and Ding Fan’s confident demeanor. He couldn’t say more, ultimately looking at Ding Fan with a sense of doubt and saying:

"Be careful then."

Upon hearing this, Ding Fan smiled lightly, knowing Ah Du didn’t fully trust him, yet didn’t wish him harm either. As part of the team, his presence was relatively important to both Guo Linn and Ah Du.

Nevertheless, such concerns were irrelevant to Ding Fan. What mattered to him was the opportunity within the Sword Washing Pool, and due to the matter at the Stone Wall, he intended to follow fate this time. With the Stone Wall’s image tied closely to him, why not go with the flow?

As for Guo Linn and Ah Du, Ding Fan merely planned to take care of them as much as possible, partly in consideration of Long Ren, but their ultimate fate of life or death wasn’t up to him. He couldn’t even ensure his own survival, it was all up to fate...

Given the perilous nature of Xuantian Secret Realm, each danger posed a lethal threat; Ding Fan experienced it deeply.

After preparing, Ding Fan took out several healing pill medicines, along with a few Supreme Rejuvenation Pills placed in his mouth. He felt a terrifying vitality consumption near the Stone Gate earlier, which made him increasingly trust Ah Du’s previous statements.

The powerful Yuan Beast inside likely contributed to the vitality consumption related to the oasis. Ding Fan had to prepare some Rejuvenation Pills for emergencies.

Once ready, Ding Fan cautiously stepped into the Stone Gate.

Upon entering, Ding Fan was greeted by a fierce gust of chilling wind, startling him with the scenery before his eyes.

Incredibly, despite the absence of vitality and the raging wind, the landscape was surprisingly beautiful, with mountains and water, even a small waterfall below which a clear river flowed mysteriously. The lush greenery, speckled flowers, and stunning scene made Ding Fan pause to admire...

He truly didn’t expect the world within the Stone Gate to hold such scenic beauty. Yet, the contradiction was stark, as Ding Fan felt no vitality. His own vitality depletion accelerated rapidly even as vegetation flourished with vibrant flowers and growing trees.

This was hard to comprehend, but before Ding Fan could ponder further, a giant lizard-like yuan beast was glaring at him with narrow eyes, exuding a fierce aura while steadily advancing towards him.

Roar roar...

The giant lizard yuan beast was unknown to Ding Fan in Cultivation World, he didn’t even know its name, yet it approached him snarling incessantly.

Ding Fan was taken aback, gripping his Flying Sword, realizing this yuan beast wasn’t ordinary. With its approach, he felt an increasing amount of his own vitality being consumed. He now was totally certain that Ah Du’s earlier judgment was accurate.

The vitality within this oasis was being devoured by this creature. Observing the yuan beast, shaped like a giant lizard, towering over ten meters in length, as tall as Ding Fan, its muddy form coated with scales and debris, bespeaking ferocity, its gaping maw exposed sharp fangs, presenting a terrifying sight with countless tiny nostrils scattered over its mouth.

With each intake and exhale, who knows how much oasis vitality vanished into its depths.