Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1652 - 1689: Sparring

Guo Linn responded, then immediately swung his longsword at Ding Fan. At that moment, Guo Linn had already mastered some spells in "Sorcery" cultivation and was eager to know how much his strength had improved. Ding Fan agreed to the spar, which made Guo Linn very happy.

As Guo Linn swung his sword, the originally normal longsword was suddenly enveloped by a thick layer of solid ice, causing the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees instantly. It sent chills down one’s spine.

Ding Fan was surprised upon witnessing this scene, not expecting the opponent to be able to deploy such ice attributes changes with such substance, which seemed incredible. Ding Fan was only able to release the earlier Arctic Chill because of the Frost Toad he possessed. He was well aware that his opponent did not have any such Yuan Beast like the Frost Toad.

To be able to unleash such lethal chill, it was horrifying how the cold Qi released by the opponent could directly affect the release of True Qi of other cultivators, posing a deadly threat in life-and-death combat.

"Brother, isn’t my spell impressive!"

Guo Linn spoke pridefully, saying unconsciously at the same time.

However, Ding Fan, while inwardly shocked, simply smiled it off. Although the opponent could also release cold Qi, it paled in comparison to his Arctic Chill.

Then, Ding Fan directly unleashed his Arctic Chill. The cold Qi surrounding him was immediately frozen by his Arctic Chill. Guo Linn’s body emitted cold Qi, which felt bound and left Guo Linn astonished.

He really hadn’t expected his brother’s Arctic Chill to be so formidable that even his cold Qi could be restrained. Guo Linn felt very surprised and puzzled about his brother’s Arctic Chill, although he had seen it before, he did not understand what it truly was.

Only after cultivating that "Sorcery" did he learn about a spell that condenses True Qi into cold Qi, assuming his brother used the same method. Now, he wouldn’t have thought that his brother’s Arctic Chill was so potent, unlike any Qi formed by such a spell.

After all, his brother’s Arctic Chill is overwhelmingly icy, unlike any ordinary cold Qi. Even his released cold Qi was frozen by his brother’s Qi, indicating how concentrated the Arctic Chill was.

Guo Linn felt astonished, while his body became passive. The cold Qi he altered was fashioned by True Qi. Now, his ice and cold Qi were frozen by Ding Fan; thus, his True Qi was naturally frozen too, making it hard to dissolve.

Ding Fan quickly noticed the opponent’s flaw and understood how it was done, amazed, that the opponent’s True Qi could transform into this cold Qi form. It was indeed unexpected.

Ding Fan, respecting the "Sorcery" martial arts, realized how remarkable it was that True Qi could transmute into such forms, surprisingly difficult to deal with, if not for his Arctic Chill protection.

Instantly, Ding Fan seized the opportunity, delivering a fierce punch—a Mortal Fist—aiming directly at his opponent’s face. With the opponent’s True Qi confined, retreating wasn’t an option. Ding Fan’s punch exerted Seventh Level power; even a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator would find it hard to withstand.

Ssssss...

As Ding Fan’s fist approached, the original Arctic Chill surrounding Guo Linn transformed into roaring flames, charging at Ding Fan’s fist. Meanwhile, the cold Qi enveloped by Ding Fan’s Arctic Chill dissipated into mist.

Ding Fan was startled by the flames; he refrained from rash actions, withdrew his fist, keeping a safe distance between him and the opponent. Although Ding Fan speculated that the opponent might have a way to counter the Arctic Chill, witnessing it firsthand was still unbelievable.

Ding Fan didn’t foresee the opponent’s True Qi could transmute into both cold Qi and flames, a remarkably miraculous feat, leaving Ding Fan incredulous. In moments, Ding Fan stepped back slightly, observing his opponent, nodding softly, calmly saying:

"Impressive!"

Guo Linn heard his brother’s praise, the corner of his mouth curled slightly, feeling pleased, speaking proudly to Ding Fan while attacking with flames.

"Big brother, be careful!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

In a moment, Guo Linn unleashed a torrent of flames surging towards Ding Fan, accompanied by a longsword hidden within, like a viper in the dark. Clearly, both the flames aimed at Ding Fan and the intermittently visible longsword posed a significant threat to him.

Seeing this, Ding Fan released a burst of Arctic Chill directly towards the opponent. The scorching flames turned into clouds of mist upon contact with the chill, rising into the air. It was evident that while Guo Linn’s flames were formidable, 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

they couldn’t contend with Ding Fan’s Arctic Chill, which was simply too pervasive. Regular flames couldn’t harm Ding Fan in the slightest.

Guo Linn felt a wave of frustration as he witnessed this. Despite having cultivated the Starving Martial Arts for some time, neither the cold qi nor the flames he conjured seemed effective against Ding Fan. He couldn’t grasp the true nature of Ding Fan’s Arctic Chill; it was simply unbelievable!

At this moment, Ding Fan unleashed his Flying Sword, easily knocking Guo Linn’s longsword aside. Guo Linn was astonished, not expecting his elder brother’s Flying Sword to be so formidable. With just a casual strike, it had dispelled his weapon—it was truly inconceivable.

However, even though Guo Linn’s Flying Sword was knocked away by Ding Fan, he remained calm and unflustered. Swiftly, he formed an ice pillar with a flick of his hand, swinging it towards Ding Fan. Simultaneously, a howling wind erupted within the Sword Washing Pool. In no time, the air was filled with shards of ice hurtling towards Ding Fan.

Witnessing this scene, Ding Fan couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised. Guo Linn’s practice of "Sorcery" had not been long, yet he could manifest such transformations. It was somewhat unbelievable.

All around Guo Linn, a whirlwind began to form, resembling a storm. It roared towards Ding Fan, threatening to engulf him. Alarmed, Ding Fan wrapped himself tightly with all his Divine Vigor.

Guo Linn saw this and felt a surge of triumph, following the storm to pierce through Ding Fan’s Divine Vigor shield. Although Guo Linn wielded an Ice Sword, its sharpness was no less than a typical longsword, perhaps even greater. Ding Fan was taken aback.

Guo Linn’s Ice Sword was more formidable than a regular longsword. If struck, it could have dire consequences. Ding Fan could only focus on defending with his Flying Sword against the Ice Sword. However, Guo Linn’s Ice Sword wasn’t as durable as Ding Fan’s Flying Sword.

Despite this, each time Guo Linn’s Ice Sword was severed by the Flying Sword, it managed to regenerate quickly, much to Ding Fan’s astonishment and frustration. Against Guo Linn’s relentless onslaught and the storm’s persistent barrage, Ding Fan felt pressured.

Yet, Ding Fan wasn’t truly anxious. He wasn’t trapped—he simply chose not to escape. Ding Fan wanted to see what Guo Linn’s "Sorcery" could really do. However, he soon realized the grave nature of the situation.

Guo Linn’s storm grew larger by the moment. The entire Sword Washing Pool was now engulfed in the tempest. Ding Fan knew he had to act swiftly; otherwise, it would be too late. He executed the Transcendent Strike, disappearing from the storm’s eye.

Reappearing behind Guo Linn, Ding Fan thrust his sword towards his opponent’s back. Suddenly, a sword shadow emerged to intercept the Flying Sword, but it failed. Ding Fan’s Flying Sword still tore through Guo Linn’s clothing.

Guo Linn was shocked, taken aback by Ding Fan’s sudden appearance behind him and the fact that his clothes were slashed. Clearly, the outcome was decided. Guo Linn knew if the Flying Sword had gone just a bit deeper, it wouldn’t have been just his clothes getting cut.

Astounded, Guo Linn couldn’t believe that even with the mastery of "Sorcery," he couldn’t defeat his elder brother. It was truly unfathomable. During this ordeal, Ah Du emerged, his expression serious.

Previously, he had performed the "Sword Drawing Technique" – the first of its kind. Having mastered the First Sword Technique, he never imagined his strike couldn’t intercept Ding Fan’s Flying Sword. His Heart Sect training had accelerated his sword speed significantly, yet it was insufficient against Ding Fan.

This realization meant Ding Fan’s speed was beyond his own. Astounded, Ah Du struggled to comprehend how someone with mere Basic Martial Arts could surpass his advanced training. Yet, it seemed to be the truth.

Still, Ah Du refused to believe it. The difference, he thought, lay in who drew their sword first. He was confident that in a simultaneous draw, his sword would be swifter than Ding Fan’s!