Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1665 - 1702: Treasure in the Water
Ah Du pondered and said:
"I think it might be worth trying. Guo Linn knows some concealment spells, so we can coordinate better. If you manage to attract the True Dragon’s attention, we can quickly escape and find a hidden place to hide. Then, Guo Linn can cast some spells to attract the True Dragon’s attention again, allowing you time to set up the formation. After that, when you draw the True Dragon’s attention again, we can enter the advanced concealment formation you’ve set up. Next time, it’ll be your turn to be in the formation, letting us prolong our encounter with the True Dragon. Moreover, you won’t have to bear such immense pressure alone."
Guo Linn agreed with Ah Du’s words wholeheartedly, knowing that while he wished to return safely to the Cultivation World, he also hoped that his big brother would be unharmed and that the two of them would return to the Cultivation World together.
Guo Linn knew that if the three of them could leave the Cultivation World alive, it would be a bond forged through life and death. This would provide considerable support in the Cultivation World. Although Guo Linn and Ah Du were not very close, his relationship with big brother Ding Fan had developed well over this time.
After all, having connections like big brother Ding Fan upon returning to the Cultivation World would undoubtedly be beneficial for his future, without any downsides.
Guo Linn couldn’t help but continue with Ah Du’s words and said:
"Yes, big brother, it’s a good idea."
Hearing their words, Ding Fan was not so optimistic, shaking his head and saying:
"Your plan sounds decent, but it’s not feasible. First, you aren’t capable of contending with the True Dragon. Even I don’t have a hundred percent confidence in confronting it. If the True Dragon’s attention is drawn to you as you suggested, you certainly wouldn’t survive its wrath. Furthermore, I believe the True Dragon’s intelligence isn’t something an ordinary Yuan Beast can match. Such a high-rank Yuan Beast’s intelligence could rival humans. Hence, toying with it won’t work."
Hearing Ding Fan’s words, Ah Du and Guo Linn felt disheartened, knowing Ding Fan had a point. They could not possibly contend with the True Dragon for long, perhaps not even a single round. If they drew the True Dragon’s attention, they would face certain death.
Moreover, they understood Ding Fan’s point that the True Dragon could be considered a Grade Nine Yuan Beast, possibly even stronger than most Grade Nine Yuan Beasts. They were unsure if the True Dragon was a dominant entity in the Xuantian Secret Realm, but it was likely.
Thus, such a Yuan Beast’s intelligence would not be any less than that of humans, making the plan to toy with it unworkable. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Everyone fell silent again, the situation proving extremely difficult. Ding Fan addressed them:
"You don’t need to worry about me. I’ll take care of my safety as best as I can. It’s our only plan right now. I am the only one who can draw that big fellow’s attention. Once you successfully escape, you must quickly find a relatively safe place to hide. If you survive for a day, you can leave the Xuantian Secret Realm alive."
Pointing to the relatively safe and hidden places marked on the ground, Ding Fan continued:
"As for me, I’ll do my utmost to protect myself. I have some hope, as you mentioned, to set up the Concealment Formation. Enduring for a day and night against the True Dragon might not be impossible. I won’t always face the True Dragon head-on; I’ll find places to hide too. When we part ways, you’ll have to rely on yourselves. I can’t help you anymore. That’s all I can do for my little brother Long Ren."
Looking at Ding Fan, Guo Linn’s eyes welled with emotion. He knew he wouldn’t have survived in the Xuantian Secret Realm without Ding Fan’s help. He was also grateful for the opportunities he gained in the Sword Washing Pool, thanks to big brother Ding Fan. Deeply grateful to Ding Fan, Guo Linn felt he could do nothing in return.
As the last moments in the Xuantian Secret Realm drew near, Guo Linn still needed his big brother’s protection. Guilt and discomfort surged, leaving him speechless as he looked at Ding Fan.
Seeing Guo Linn’s teary eyes, Ding Fan gave a gentle smile, patted his shoulder, and comforted him:
"We’ll be okay. Don’t worry about me. We’ll all make it out alive. Once you return, repay your Lake Master."
"You won’t have any problems either, big brother. We’ll definitely make it out alive! Besides repaying our Lake Master, I won’t forget your kindness for the rest of my life, Guo Linn said earnestly, looking at Ding Fan.
Ding Fan patted his shoulder without another word, using Divine Sense to continue observing the terrain outside. He knew they must prepare thoroughly to ensure survival when they eventually make their move.
Then Ding Fan and the others began studying the route outside. Once the route was sufficiently mapped, they started meditating in preparation, knowing that investigating the external terrain was as important as honing their strength to face the True Dragon outside with greater vigor.
As Ding Fan cultivated while monitoring their cave’s condition, he noticed it was very unstable. The True Dragon relentlessly attacked from outside, and it was clear the cave could not last much longer. As midnight approached, they realized the cave’s time was almost up.
Ding Fan was quite curious about the True Dragon’s attack on the cave outside. He knew that if it weren’t for the Sword Washing Pool’s presence in the cave, protected by many Ancient Formations, it would have collapsed long ago under the True Dragon’s attack.
However, Ding Fan couldn’t quite understand why the True Dragon persisted in attacking the cave, knowing that there were formations inside which made it tough to deal with. Why did the True Dragon insist on attacking it? Could there be something inside the cave that the True Dragon was determined to get?
Ding Fan couldn’t help but speculate. Although he didn’t know why the True Dragon kept attacking the cave, he was quite convinced that there must be something in the cave that the True Dragon wanted. If there was anything valuable, it would certainly be what’s inside the Sword Washing Pool.
But what exactly is that thing? Ding Fan wasn’t sure. He couldn’t quite figure it out either, so he decided not to dwell on it. Since the True Dragon was after what’s inside the Sword Washing Pool, maybe once they left the cave, they’d be safer.
Even though they took things from the Sword Washing Pool, they were just a few martial arts texts. Although these texts were valuable, Ding Fan knew they probably weren’t of any use to the True Dragon, since the cultivation of Yuan Beasts was quite different from that of humans.
At this moment, Ding Fan couldn’t help but think about the spiritual river water in the Sword Washing Pool. While he didn’t know the source of the river water, he recognized that it was indeed a good thing, filled with dense Spiritual Energy. Ding Fan knew that generally, Yuan Beasts are only interested in such highly concentrated spiritual items.
Thus, Ding Fan speculated the True Dragon’s continuous attack on the cave might be to obtain the river water in the Sword Washing Pool, since such items are highly prized by any Yuan Beast. Previously, due to the existence of Ancient Formation Techniques passed down through generations, many Yuan Beasts had dared not enter.
But the True Dragon probably wouldn’t worry about such things, given its overwhelming power. Even if Ancient Formation Techniques that have been passed down through the ages couldn’t stop it, as the effect of these formations has long diminished.
Therefore, breaking these Ancient Formations wouldn’t be too difficult for the Yuan Beast.
Then, Ding Fan couldn’t help but say to Guo Linn and Ah Du:
"The time is almost up, the cave probably won’t hold much longer. We need to look for an opportunity to dash out when the True Dragon isn’t paying attention."
Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Guo Linn and Ah Du’s expressions turned serious. They nodded and immediately released their Divine Senses to carefully observe the situation outside...
But the situation outside wasn’t looking good for Ding Fan and his companions. Although the True Dragon was continuously hovering in the air, it was circling around the cave where they were, occasionally striking the cave with its long, sturdy tail, causing the cave to shake violently.
As for some other Yuan Beasts on the ground, the True Dragon merely attacked them occasionally, but it was clear its main target was the cave where Ding Fan and his companions were.
Guo Linn puzzledly remarked:
"Why is the True Dragon only attacking our cave? Has it targeted us specifically?"
Ah Du heard Guo Linn’s words but remained silent, his expression serious as he pondered the situation. He then spoke, puzzled:
"Could it be the spiritual river water in the Sword Washing Pool?"
Ding Fan nodded and continued:
"Very likely. Although we all took martial arts texts from the Sword Washing Pool, Yuan Beasts aren’t generally interested in that, and the river water is likely the only thing that could attract it. The river water might not be simple; we just haven’t realized its significance yet."
Guo Linn was surprised upon hearing Ding Fan’s words. He hadn’t realized there was a treasure in the river water, and now they had completely missed it. But Guo Linn knew that missing the treasure might actually be fortunate.
Since the True Dragon was likely drawn to it, taking it with them earlier might have brought disastrous consequences. So, in a way, they were relatively lucky, though these were just their speculations.
"Regardless of what the True Dragon is after, our chances of survival will be higher if we manage to escape the cave."
Ding Fan said gravely.
