Chapter 721: Chapter 721

Several disciples from the Songshan Sect wanted to go over and help Ding Fan.

However, before the Songshan Sect disciples could reach him, Ding Fan suddenly disappeared before everyone's eyes.

The main reason why Ding Fan had to take action against Hua Zhimo was that a battle with her was inevitable. After all, two of her disciples had died by Ding Fan's hand.

Since the battle was bound to come, it was better to get it over with sooner rather than later. If he waited for Hua Zhimo to absorb the inner strength of the Songshan elder, then Ding Fan really would have no chance of competing with her.

Although Ding Fan was spitting blood at this time, it did not qualify as a serious injury. Ding Fan did not save the man to win the favor of the Songshan Sect; since Hua Zhimo had already been killed, there was no need for him to stay.

The Songshan elder, upon seeing Ding Fan leave without a word, came to respect him even more.

Many people sought the Songshan elder's protection for their own gains.

If someone else had saved the Songshan elder's life, they would surely have sought recognition for the act. However, Ding Fan left without saying a word. It was for this selfless act of saving another that the Songshan elder felt increased admiration for Ding Fan.

After separating from the Songshan elder and others, Ding Fan found a secluded spot. After all, he had suffered some internal injuries.

After simply arranging a hidden formation, Ding Fan took out a Fourth Grade Foundation Building Pill. After swallowing it, he sat down cross-legged and began to heal his injuries with the help of his cultivation.

Despite the strength of Hua Zhimo's inner strength, which damaged two of Ding Fan's meridians, his body was protected by True Qi, sparing his internal organs from harm.

As for Hua Zhimo, her injuries were even more severe. In Ding Fan's opinion, it would be half a year before she could harm anyone again.

Using his True Qi, Ding Fan treated the damaged meridians. After a whole day and night, his internal injuries were healed.

The battle with Hua Zhimo gave Ding Fan a new understanding of Heavenly Level martial artists.

After reaching the Heavenly Level, martial artists and cultivators had more similarities. Although the telekinetic power of Heavenly Level martial artists did not match the Divine Sense of cultivators, it was still formidable.

Moreover, once cultivators reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, they could manipulate objects from afar, a skill that Heavenly Level martial artists could also accomplish using inner strength.

The difference, however, lay in the fact that cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage focused on strengthening their bones and widening their meridians, whereas martial artists aimed to increase the storage of Qi in their dantian.

To put it simply, one cultivates the channel while the other cultivates the storage space.

For cultivators who train their meridians, entering the Foundation Establishment Stage is just the beginning. On the other hand, martial artists reaching the Heavenly Level are at their peak.

Look at the Songshan elder, Lady Fang, and even Hua Zhimo; these individuals were all over a hundred years old, which is telling in itself.

Just as Ding Fan was reflecting on the battle with Hua Zhimo, the whole ground trembled slightly.

Ding Fan was startled; he could clearly feel the entire earth trembling.

Ding Fan hastily released his Divine Sense.

He discovered many people inside the forest rushing frantically in one direction. Following their gaze, Ding Fan extended his Divine Sense in the same direction.

To Ding Fan's astonishment, he saw the ground in that direction had collapsed.

Could it be that a celestial phenomenon was occurring? A powerful treasure was about to emerge?!

Without a moment's hesitation, Ding Fan stood up, controlled the Nine Profound Iron, and flew directly towards the collapse...

At this moment on a precipitous cliff, atop a huge boulder.

"You mean to say that man actually repelled a Heavenly Level martial artist?" Zhen Dan asked, somewhat incredulous. "Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"

"I definitely didn't see it wrong. Second Grade Heavenly Level, if that youngster hadn't been so adamant about competing in brute strength with the Heavenly Level martial artist, I think he would have won even more gracefully," Ruan Yuan said.

Zhen Dan still found it hard to believe.

After all, even for Immortal Sect disciples, reaching the Heavenly Level in their early twenties was very difficult. And yet Ding Fan, with far inferior cultivation resources and techniques in the Mortal Realm compared to the Immortal Realm, had managed to attain such a feat...

"I think it's no longer about whether the Immortal Sect chooses to take this person or not..." Zhen Dan said, looking into the distance. "As long as this person wishes to enter the Immortal Sect, there is no reason for them to refuse him."

Ruan Yuan glanced at Zhen Dan and then nodded in agreement.

The Immortal Realm was a place many strove to enter, usually with the Immortal Realm coming to the Mortal Realm to search for talents. But now, Ding Fan's strength had reached a level where he could choose whether or not to enter the Immortal Realm...

Boom... Just at that moment, the ground started to shake violently.

"Senior Brother Zhen, it seems like the powerful treasure is finally about to emerge," Ruan Yuan said with a gleam in his eyes.

Zhen Dan nodded. Though he didn't speak, his eyes conveyed a strong desire.

"Senior Brother Zhen, since the treasure is right before us, why should we miss this opportunity?" Ruan Yuan said from the side.

"The Immortal Realm still does not allow us to reveal our identities," Zhen Dan said.

Ruan Yuan smiled faintly. "Senior Brother, if we really do take action, chances are we won't be discovered. Besides, the passage between the Immortal Realm and the Mortal Realm is now closed. Even if we contend for the treasure, I don't think our master would know," Ruan Yuan said.

These words made Zhen Dan somewhat tempted.

Even in the Immortal Realm, cultivation resources weren't abundant. A treasure that could cause the earth to change was certainly powerful. If they missed it, Zhen Dan would regret it deeply.

"But it's time for us to go to the South Sea to report back to the Immortal Realm..." Zhen Dan was still hesitant.

Although the passage between the Mortal Realm and the Immortal Realm had been severed, communication was not completely cut off. Every so often, Zhen Dan still needed to go to the South Sea to report the situation here back to the Immortal Realm via a Great Formation there.

"Senior Brother Zhen, this is simple, just go and report. Leave the matters here to me," Ruan Yuan said confidently.

Zhen Dan pondered for a moment before finally nodding his head. "Be careful in all things. There are many experts of the Heavenly Level in this realm of mortals. If it's not feasible, don't try to be a hero."

Ruan Yuan nodded. "Don't worry, Senior Brother... If I decide to take something, I doubt there will be anyone who can stop me," he said. The source of this content ɪs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝙣𝙚𝙩

Having said this, Ruan Yuan looked towards the collapsed ground in the distance.

Treasure... I'm coming for you...

Ding Fan was traveling by Sword Flight, but as he neared the landmark of the collapse, he jumped down from his flying sword.

Sword Flight was too conspicuous; it wasn't good if others saw him.

Using the Wind Pursuit Technique, Ding Fan quickly rushed towards the site of the collapse.

"Friend... wait up!" Just then, three people blocked Ding Fan's path.

The cultivation of these three people all appeared to be at the peak of the Earth Level. Ding Fan frowned slightly. Traveling alone, could it be that these three harbored thoughts of robbing him?

Ding Fan immediately stopped in his tracks.

He had already made up his mind; if these three really intended to rob him, he would simply use the Wind Blade to end their lives.

Ding Fan, however, said nothing, just watching the people who blocked his way.

Among the three of them, the one who had stopped Ding Fan was the tallest.

The man was in his sixties, imposing yet polite in speech.

"Friend, are you also here for treasure hunting?" he asked.

Ding Fan didn't hide it and simply nodded his head.

"Since that's the case, friend, I think we might as well team up. What do you say?" the tall Elder proposed to Ding Fan.

Ding Fan was taken aback; he hadn't expected that the Elder wanted to team up with him.

He sized up the two people behind the tall Elder, who were also Martial Artists at the peak of the Earth Level.

"Young brother, we mean no harm. Since we're all here for treasure, it's better to form a team. There are quite a few experts in the jungle this time, including those of the Heavenly Level. If we act alone, we'll likely end up empty-handed, or worse, lose our lives here," another Elder standing next to the tall man said.

Ding Fan pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, let's team up."

Ding Fan's main reason for agreeing to form a team was that he had accumulated too many grudges; while these people might not be able to help him significantly, they could at least help him avoid some unnecessary trouble.

"That's great!" The tall Elder was clearly very pleased.

"Young brother, we have a Four-directional Assault Formation. Take a look," said the tall Elder, pulling out a piece of paper from his chest.

It was densely covered in writing.

With just a glance, Ding Fan had a rough understanding of the Four-directional Assault Formation.

Its main purpose was to enhance the overall coordination of four people, maximizing their combat effectiveness.

"You take the Qian position..." the tall Elder suggested.

Ding Fan slightly furrowed his brow.

The Elder seemed extremely honest, but now his true intentions had slipped through.

The Qian position was the most dangerous spot in the formation.

However, Ding Fan said nothing, just nodding his head. Since the other party had intended to make him cannon fodder from the start, there was nothing for Ding Fan to worry about—who the real cannon fodder would be was yet to be seen.

The three were very happy to see Ding Fan nod, clearly thinking he was an easy-to-deceive kid.

The formation was simple. After reviewing it briefly with Ding Fan, he had already committed it to memory.

"Let's head to the site of the collapse now. On the way, young brother, study the formation carefully. If there's anything unclear, just ask me. When we have time, we'll practice it properly," said the tall man.

And so, the group of four hastened towards the area of the collapse.

At this moment, Ding Fan was using a Magic Artifact to mask his cultivation, appearing to only have the cultivation of a Fifth or Sixth Grade of the Earth Level. The three people traveling with Ding Fan didn't notice anything amiss—after all, this level of cultivation, for someone of Ding Fan's age, was already quite impressive.

The four didn't take long to arrive at the site of the collapse. The place was a mess, with a huge hole in the ground.

The hole was bottomless, and at the entrance, it was about the size of a football field...

By now, quite a few people had gathered around the site. Some had chosen to jump into the hole, while others were still watching and waiting.

"Let's go down first," the tall middle-aged man said to the others.

Ding Fan had no objections and immediately joined the other three in leaping into the bottomless pit.