Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1643 - 1680: Each with Their Own Thoughts

Ding Fan was incredibly curious about the kind of foundation the Wild Wolf Gang had to harbor such ambition, not only aiming at Dancheng but also scheming to annihilate the Thirty-six Holes. If Dancheng’s foundation lay in its many alchemists gathered there, then the foundation of the Thirty-six Holes was not much less significant than Dancheng.

The Thirty-six Holes consisted of thirty-six sects, each of which was a formidable entity. Some sects even rivaled the previous Great Ocean Sect, all with a century-old foundation. For the newly emerging Wild Wolf Gang to dare target these two mighty entities, it was truly astonishing.

This was where Ding Fan’s curiosity about the Wild Wolf Gang was strongest. Ding Fan believed the Wild Wolf Gang was definitely not a simple existence; it might even just be a tool for distraction, possibly controlled by some powerful force behind the scenes.

In the depths of his mind, Ding Fan felt that the Wild Wolf Gang’s appetite seemed not merely for a sect or a force like Dancheng. It was more like the entire Donglai Continent. After all, within the Donglai Continent, whether it was Dancheng or the Thirty-six Holes, they were already among the top-notch existences.

This made it easy for Ding Fan to imagine the Wild Wolf Gang’s objective being the entire Donglai Continent. This notion seemed unbelievable even to Ding Fan. It was known that the Donglai Continent was an immense entity, with vast lands unknown in expanse, making the Wild Wolf Gang’s appetite excessively large...

Though Ding Fan dared not believe his suspicions were true, he found it all somewhat inconceivable. However, the events at Dancheng, and those at the Thirty-six Holes, had made Ding Fan aware that the Wild Wolf Gang almost succeeded if not for his fortuitous intervention, helping both forces to avert a crisis.

Ding Fan realized that had he not been present at the time, Dancheng would have likely been either entirely controlled, or its alchemists would have all perished within a great formation. The Thirty-six Holes would have suffered severely as well, with few sect masters surviving if the Wild Wolf Gang had slain them, leaving the sects vulnerable.

Ding Fan knew the Wild Wolf Gang was well-prepared and came with a comprehensive strategy. These events just happened to be encountered by Ding Fan, but he understood he was not omnipotent, as his presence merely happened to alleviate the crises at Dancheng and the Thirty-six Holes.

However, other forces in the Donglai Continent might not be as fortunate. Currently, Ding Fan acknowledged his strength was somewhat inadequate. Although he could still contend with cultivators at the Spirit Severing Late Stage, the likelihood of defeating them was rather small.

Ding Fan also knew that it wasn’t just about the currently enigmatic Wild Wolf Gang. Even among ordinary sects, hidden masters certainly weren’t merely at the Spirit Severing Late Stage level. He believed that some sects definitely had experts at the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, and it was naturally impossible for Ding Fan to contend with them.

Therefore, dealing with the Wild Wolf Gang seemed even more impossible. Ding Fan knew his primary task was to enhance his strength. Only by strengthening himself would the Great Ocean Sect grow powerful enough to eliminate the Wild Wolf Gang. Thus, Ding Fan greatly valued this opportunity in the Xuantian Secret Realm.

However, the degree of danger within the Xuantian Secret Realm far exceeded Ding Fan’s expectations. Despite being among the elite of his peers, Ding Fan had encountered only one who could rival him—his virtuous brother Long Ren, the Lake Master of the Thirty-six Holes.

But surviving in the Xuantian Secret Realm with his current capabilities was challenging enough, not to mention other disciples. Ding Fan believed that without meeting Guo Linn and Ah Du successively, they would have died in the Xuantian Secret Realm by now.

The Xuantian Secret Realm was excessively perilous, even for Ding Fan. Some things exceeded his ability to contend with, let alone the disciples of the Thirty-six Holes. Thus, Ding Fan understood why Long Ren wanted him to accompany the disciples into the Xuantian Secret Realm, as otherwise, they would likely perish there.

Ding Fan thus realized why the quotas for entering the Xuantian Secret Realm were so minimal, requiring layers of selection to pick the most outstanding disciples to enter it. Of course, fairness played some role, but the main reason was the extreme danger within the Xuantian Secret Realm.

Those top-tier talents faced a one-in-ten chance of survival upon entering, not to mention ordinary disciples, who would surely face death once inside. Although there were many opportunities in the Realm, they were useless without life.

What Ding Fan did not know was that this time, the Xuantian Secret Realm was experiencing a once-in-a-century turmoil. The level of danger was the highest in several hundred years. Naturally, the Xuantian Secret Realm was unaware of Ding Fan’s whereabouts, and the turmoil wasn’t affecting all areas.

It was unfortunate that Ding Fan and the other two landed right in the heart of the turmoil.

By rights, this place was utterly unsuitable for any cultivator to survive, yet not only did Ding Fan survive, but under Ding Fan’s care, all three managed to stay alive, which was truly a shocking miracle, although Ding Fan was unaware of it.

Although the Xuantian Secret Realm was perilous, Ding Fan knew it also held rich opportunities. Indeed, at this moment, the three martial arts manuals Ding Fan and the others received were incredibly precious, treasures that Ding Fan believed could not be found anywhere in the Cultivation World.

Using his divine sense to observe Ah Du’s swordsmanship, Ding Fan noticed that Ah Du’s swordsmanship was not inferior to his own "Wind-like Sword Technique." Yet, strangely, although the "Wind-like Sword Technique" was very powerful, it was on par with Ah Du’s "Sword Drawing Technique," which puzzled Ding Fan. Could it be that the "Wind-like Sword Technique" was not originally from the Cultivation World, but instead obtained from this Xuantian Secret Realm?

Ding Fan could no longer investigate these matters, but he was certain that his "Wind-like Sword Technique" was no ordinary skill. Clearly, Ding Fan was profoundly shocked, though his curiosity lingered not on Ah Du’s "Sword Drawing Technique," but rather on the "Sorcery" obtained by Guo Linn.

Ding Fan’s curiosity toward the "Sorcery" was piqued, as he was familiar with spells, but had never seen a martial art dedicated solely to "Sorcery." Ding Fan was intrigued, especially when odd noises or peculiar lights emanated from Guo Linn’s room, further arousing his curiosity.

However, Ding Fan did not regret his choice of "Basic Martial Arts." Previously, in the outer hall, he felt a connection with the Sword Washing Pool’s owner, so he chose "Basic Martial Arts" by trusting in this fate, believing his choice would not be poor.

Ding Fan remained curious about Guo Linn’s "Sorcery," yet he understood his intrigue was purely superficial; if Guo Linn proposed trading "Sorcery" for "Basic Martial Arts," Ding Fan would refuse without hesitation. Therefore, instead of dwelling on possibilities, he began to immerse himself in reading "Basic Martial Arts."

Compared to Ding Fan’s quiet contemplation, the most commotion came from Ah Du’s sword practice, followed by the spell practice in Guo Linn’s room. At this moment, Guo Linn had not spent much time reading the "Sorcery," yet he had already grasped some concepts.

This delighted him immensely, knowing he had indeed stumbled upon a treasure; his "Sorcery" far surpassed the other two martial arts. Guo Linn quickly learned a spell from the "Sorcery," leaving him ecstatic.

Guo Linn was elated, being an outstanding disciple among the Thirty-six Caverns; hence his learning speed was quick, and his cultivation talent was top-notch. The disciples of the Thirty-six Caverns were among the finest in the Cultivation World, chosen from thousands.

One sect alone had countless members, laboriously selecting a few disciples, from which the exceptional disciples among the Thirty-six Caverns were chosen. Although Guo Linn couldn’t compare to Ding Fan or Ah Du, within the Thirty-six Caverns or the Cultivation World, he was already among the best.

Thus, his learning speed was swift, and his comprehension profound. In little time, he mastered several spells from "Sorcery," and their effects were astonishing, causing Guo Linn’s surprise. He believed with more time to master "Sorcery," even at his Nascent Soul Mid Stage, he could contend with those at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Moreover, Guo Linn felt he would surpass Ah Du.

Guo Linn was annoyed with Ah Du; though he coveted the treasure, he respected the elder brother’s kindness, as the elder brother had saved him many times, as well as Ah Du. However, Ah Du took none of this into account, choosing martial arts first.

Guo Linn knew the elder brother didn’t hold a grudge; otherwise, given his strength, he wouldn’t let Ah Du choose first. Fortunately, despite Ah Du’s arrogance, his judgment wasn’t keen, leaving the "Sorcery" Guo Linn valued untouched, opting for an ordinary sword technique instead.

Reflecting now, Guo Linn felt fortunate and held disdain for Ah Du. Though Ah Du’s skills temporarily surpassed his own, Guo Linn believed his discerning eye was leagues ahead.

Despite this, Guo Linn wasn’t disheartened regarding strength; in the Cultivation World, true reliance lies in power. He believed mastering "Sorcery" would ensure his future strength surpasses Ah Du’s!