Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1768 - 1805: Solo Expedition

"Isn’t this simply amazing? Why can’t I sense Senior Ding’s aura anymore?"

"Exactly, Senior Ding’s aura vanished in an instant, and simultaneously, I sensed a powerful Yuan Beast aura. What’s going on?"

The elders around were all staring at Ding Fan, as if trying to see through the secrets on him, completely clueless about what had just occurred.

"Could it be just as Cheng Xu said? This pill can conceal a cultivator’s aura while allowing them to emit the unique aura of a Yuan Beast?"

At that moment, an elder in a white robe exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Ding Fan, as he too couldn’t sense any aura from Ding Fan, even though Ding Fan was standing right in front of them.

While everyone was puzzled, Ding Fan’s lips curled into a slight smile. To be honest, all these occurrences were within Ding Fan’s expectations.

Just as Ding Fan accepted the pill from Cheng Xu, he had already understood the general nature of this black-brown pill. Being a master in the alchemy circle, Ding Fan was well-versed in the components and effects of the pill that came into his hands.

Ding Fan seriously felt the changes in his body, the corner of his mouth curling up slowly. It was true, Ding Fan had never taken a pill that could conceal his entire aura, making it seem hidden, while a subtle Yuan Beast aura was emitted around him.

"This is really interesting..."

After a smile slowly emerged on Ding Fan’s lips, he looked deep into the Gloomy Sky and a bold idea suddenly flashed in his mind.

"Senior Ding, how do you feel? Is there anything unusual with your body now?"

The surrounding elders looked at Ding Fan with worried eyes. To be honest, they had never seen such a pill before, and if Ding Fan experienced any issues, they wouldn’t be able to bear the responsibility.

Under the puzzled and worried gazes of the elders, Ding Fan’s lips curled up slowly. He then looked at the elders and said softly:

"My body is fine. There’s nothing wrong. The pill from Cheng Xu’s hand is indeed miraculous. Once we get hold of this pill, we can freely enter and exit the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range."

The elders’ faces lit up with excitement at Ding Fan’s words. If each of them could take one of these pills, they could move in and out of the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range undetected.

As the elders were filled with excitement, Ding Fan’s eyebrows furrowed slowly. If he remembered correctly, the effect of this pill was time-limited. If they didn’t enter the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range within the specified time, they would be discovered by the Wild Wolf Gang within.

Thinking of this, a touch of hesitation appeared in Ding Fan’s heart. He had just taken one pill, and Cheng Xu had very few of these miraculous pills left. If they couldn’t refine more, half of their group would be rendered ineffective.

"Looks like I’ll have to make a trip into the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range myself."

Ding Fan’s eyes narrowed as he looked deep into the mountain range, the mist-covered area, and a cold smile slowly appeared on his lips.

At this moment, the surrounding elders noticed Ding Fan’s unusual behavior and gathered around him, asking softly:

"Senior Ding, what’s wrong? Did something happen?"

But just as Ding Fan was about to answer, an elder with flowing hair and an ethereal aura slowly spoke:

"Senior Ding, is the amount of pills insufficient?!"

This elder’s insight was unusually keen; just a glance at Ding Fan’s expression allowed him to guess Ding Fan’s thoughts. Listening to the elder’s words, Ding Fan’s mouth twitched slightly, and he spoke to the gathered elders:

"We have eight people in our group, but only three pills. This means only three people can enter the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, and the pill’s effect is time-limited, putting us in a dilemma."

"If we bring more people, we might not have enough time and would have to retreat from the mountain range. After all, this is the Wild Wolf Gang’s territory, staying even a minute longer increases the risk."

Listening to Ding Fan’s words, the elders all showed difficult expressions. Without enough time and pills, they might have to retreat sooner than reaching the Wild Wolf Gang’s core.

After understanding these issues, Ding Fan seriously surveyed the surrounding elders and solemnly spoke:

"Listen to me, I decide to take all three pills myself, enter the mountain range to find the materials for pill refinement, and then help everyone enter."

The elders anxiously reacted upon hearing this, knowing that Ding Fan was the elder brother of Long Ren, the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. If anything happened to him, it would be a responsibility they couldn’t bear.

"No way! Senior Ding, I disagree. I said I should go too. Just tell me all the ingredients required for the pill, and I’ll help you get them!"

"Exactly, Senior Ding, I strongly disagree. It’s extremely dangerous for you to venture deep into the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range alone. You must understand, this is the territory of the Wild Wolf Gang. If anything dangerous happens, we honestly can’t take the responsibility!"

"I think we should wait for the Lake Master to arrive and then make plans!"

The surrounding elders looked at Ding Fan very seriously as they spoke. Although they had great confidence in Ding Fan’s strength, they knew that the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range is full of eerie mysteries, and it’s not a simple task. Moreover, this is the heartland of the Wild Wolf Gang, and if Ding Fan encounters them, he could really be in a life-threatening situation.

"Esteemed elders, I, Ding Fan, understand you are all looking out for me, but the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range not only harbors powerful Yuan Beasts, but also our arch-enemy, the Wild Wolf Gang. If we wish to eradicate the Wild Wolf Gang, we must pass through the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, it’s unavoidable."

"If something happens to us in the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, it would be extremely disadvantageous for us. So, I must go on this journey. Also, there are many materials needed for this pill that you are unaware of. If I don’t take this trip, I’m afraid no one else could complete it."

The surrounding elders listened to Ding Fan’s words and lowered their heads. To be honest, Ding Fan was not wrong. If they, the people of the Thirty-Six Caves, did not mitigate the dangers within the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, they would face simultaneous attacks from the Yuan Beasts and the Wild Wolf Gang.

After understanding these matters, each of them lowered their heads, not daring to look at Ding Fan. At this moment, they wanted to argue but couldn’t find the words to do so.

At this time, Ding Fan looked at them, his lips curving into a smile. To be honest, Ding Fan was never one to show off, just that this matter seemed best suited to him.

Seeing all the elders around him fall silent, Ding Fan lightly cleared his throat and then spoke to everyone:

"Since there’s no opposition, let’s decide on this. I’ll take all the pills. As for you, during my absence, hide near the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range and observe all movements here. If Long Ren arrives first, you make arrangements for them."

The surrounding elders listened to Ding Fan’s words and lowered their heads. They really couldn’t think of any reasons to stop Ding Fan. Ding Fan was right; no one was better suited than him for this task.

At this moment, the elders looked seriously at Ding Fan and then respectfully clasped their hands towards him and said:

"Senior Ding, do be careful! The Gloomy Sky Mountain Range harbors many mysteries, Senior Ding, you must not be careless."

Ding Fan listened to the elders and displayed a serious expression on his face. To be honest, Ding Fan had survived in this Cultivation World for so long by relying on his cautious and meticulous approach.

"By the way, Senior Ding, what about this fellow?"

Speaking of which, an elder with a full beard pointed at Cheng Xu lying on the ground. Cheng Xu had just been manipulated by Ding Fan, and now he was lying limp, motionless.

Ding Fan followed the voice of the bearded elder and his lips curled into a subtly evil smile. He gently exhaled and then slowly said to the bearded elder:

"Imprison him for now; he still has his use!"

"Understood, Senior Ding."

The bearded elder glanced at Ding Fan with an expression of semi-comprehension, unsure of what use Cheng Xu—regarded as trash in their eyes—still had. However, they decided to comply unconditionally with Ding Fan’s orders.

Having given simple instructions, Ding Fan turned towards the depths of the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, his lips curving into a faint arc, a hint of excitement appearing in his eyes.

To be honest, although there are various dangers in the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range, these dangers are merely challenges to Ding Fan. The Wild Wolf Gang may be strong, but Ding Fan is no pushover, allowing others to bully him freely.

"Everyone, the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range is exceedingly dangerous, so I advise you not to venture recklessly into the range before I return; otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable."

The elders listened to Ding Fan’s words and displayed solemn expressions on their faces, nodding heavily, their eyes fixed on Ding Fan’s figure with a look of reluctance and hesitation.

"Alright, that’s all. Take care of yourselves while I’m gone!"

With these words, Ding Fan’s figure dashed towards the depths of the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range. Just now, Ding Fan had already consumed a pill, so he was not worried about being discovered by Yuan Beasts at the moment.

Ding Fan’s powerful Divine Sense was released from his body, and suddenly, Ding Fan was able to scrutinize the surrounding matters flawlessly. To be honest, in Ding Fan’s investigation, he was surprised to find that the Gloomy Sky Mountain Range harbored so many Yuan Beasts, and each Yuan Beast was enveloped in a dense layer of Spiritual Energy.

"Truly a treasure land. If it weren’t for the numerous Yuan Beasts around, relocating the Great Ocean Sect here would be a good choice."