Chapter 891: Chapter 891

In the eyes of the tall man, they had over twenty people—victory was certain. Gui Zhen and his small group were so outnumbered that winning seemed inevitable.

"Today, I'll show you what death truly means!" The tall man, emboldened by their numbers, drew his longsword and lunged toward Gui Zhen. Latest content publıshed on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱

Gui Zhen didn't even bat an eyelid. As the tall man's longsword was about to strike, Gui Zhen didn't appear to budge. Suddenly, the tall man seemed to have all the flesh drained from his body, leaving only an empty husk that collapsed lifelessly to the ground.

Lv Feng and all his men turned pale as sheets.

Seeing a living, breathing man turned into a shriveled corpse was beyond horrifying.

For a moment, everyone looked at each other in stunned silence. No one dared to provoke Gui Zhen anymore. In their eyes, Gui Zhen seemed no different from a demon.

"Leave now! If you don't, you'll all die." Gui Zhen said coldly.

From beginning to end, Gui Zhen hadn't moved an inch. However, his overwhelming aura struck fear into not only the twenty or so robbers but even Ruan Yuan and Ye Tianshi, sending chills down their backs.

"Brothers, we can't let one man scare all of us! Let's attack together and kill this monster!"

It wasn't clear who shouted this rallying cry.

Ding Fan nearby shook his head lightly. Truly, ignorance is fearless.

Gui Zhen was a Profound Level master, while these people were only Human Level martial artists skilled in sneak attacks. Gui Zhen could wipe them out in an instant.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh… More than twenty martial artists lunged forward, their longswords slicing toward Gui Zhen. In an instant, a wave of sword shadows enveloped Gui Zhen.

Gui Zhen still showed no intention of moving.

And then, the very next second, a powerful aura descended upon the scene. The more than twenty attackers were forced to retreat in defeat.

As they fell to the ground, nearly all of them had their flesh drained, reduced to husks similar to the tall man earlier.

Thud… Chen Xiang, shocked by the sight, rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot.

No matter how spoiled or frivolous she was, she was ultimately an innocent girl unprepared for such a horrifying scene. This was her first time witnessing something so terrifying.

Lv Feng, on the other hand, trembled uncontrollably with fear.

All the men here were allies Lv Feng had summoned. They'd heard that ancient martial artists had recently arrived at Tongshan, and planned an ambush where Lv Feng would lure prey while the group pounced to kill.

They'd managed to slaughter several groups in the past. Not everyone heading to the Spirit Sect was deeply cultivated; some were merely skilled in alchemy or artifact refining, and these individuals were easier targets. Because of this, Lv Feng had raked in quite a few treasures.

When Lv Feng encountered Ding Fan's group, he sensed the strong spiritual energy emanating from them and concluded they carried valuable treasure. Eagerly, he led them into his trap.

But he hadn't expected this—his entire group had been obliterated in an instant. Gui Zhen, who did all the killing, hadn't even shifted in place.

Such overwhelming power… such shock...

Glancing at the corpses on the ground, Lv Feng gritted his teeth and immediately turned to flee.

Just as Lv Feng was about to escape, Ding Fan blocked his path seemingly out of nowhere.

"You can leave, but hand over the girl's pendant first," Ding Fan said.

The pendant had been stolen by Lv Feng earlier. To martial artists, the pendant was extraordinary, and to the girl, it was undoubtedly priceless.

Furthermore, letting such a treasure fall into Lv Feng's hands was simply unacceptable.

"Who dares to cause trouble here!" Suddenly, a crisp, melodious voice rang out.

As the voice sounded, a blast of sword qi descended toward Ding Fan's head.

Ding Fan furrowed his brow slightly but swiftly shifted his body to evade the incoming attack.

The sword qi struck the spot where Ding Fan had stood, leaving a noticeable sword scar on the ground.

Standing close to the impact zone, Lv Feng was thrown into the air by the force of the sword qi.

This demonstrated the sheer power of the attacker's strike.

As the sword qi dissipated, a graceful woman clad in white, reminiscent of a Nine Heavens Fairy, appeared before the crowd. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she held her longsword in reverse with an expression as cold as ice.

Shortly after she appeared, a man materialized at her side. He carried an air of seniority and radiated an aura of humility and integrity.

Ding Fan used his divine sense to examine the woman's cultivation realm. She seemed to be at least at the Heavenly Level, around Fourth or Fifth Grade. Her aura bore similarities to Zhang Shanlian's, suggesting she was likely from the Spirit Sect.

The graceful woman glanced at the corpses scattered on the ground. "This is sacred ground of the Spirit Sect, and you dare slaughter innocents here. Detestable!"

She exclaimed coldly before unleashing another sword strike.

This blow was aimed directly at Ding Fan.

The sword qi surged with overwhelming power, its killing intent evident—it aimed to end Ding Fan's life.

Ding Fan furrowed his brows slightly. This woman was truly domineering, launching attacks without asking any questions.

Ding Fan hadn't intended to stoop to her level, but her relentless attempts to kill him were infuriating.

Without hesitation, Ding Fan countered with his right palm.

The woman had intended to end Ding Fan with her sword, but as he raised his palm, an immense surge of vital energy engulfed the area, suffocating her.

Her sword qi was smashed apart by the dense vital energy, and she was forced backward a dozen steps.

However, Ding Fan had no intention of harming her, only using vital energy to push her back. She remained completely unharmed.

Retreating in shock, the woman's face turned pale.

This woman was a core disciple of the Spirit Sect and hailed as a prodigious talent. At her age, achieving Fifth Grade Heavenly Level cultivation was considered rare even in the Inner Sect.

Yet, Ding Fan, who appeared to be her age, displayed a level of power that far exceeded hers.

"You..." The graceful woman glared at Ding Fan in frustration.

"Mei Zhi, stop being reckless," said the humble man standing behind her.

Reluctantly, Mei Zhi retreated obediently behind the man.

The man approached Ding Fan. "Thank you for showing mercy just now. I am Wan Fangya of the Spirit Sect. I am deeply grateful."

The man spoke courteously, and Ding Fan responded in kind with proper decorum.

Phew… At this moment, Gui Zhen darted forward with a chilling, deathly aura.

"Spirit Sect disciples are truly arrogant, striking with deadly force." Gui Zhen said in an icy tone, glancing at Mei Zhi.

"My junior sister was reckless. Please don't take offense, elder. May I ask your name?" Wan Fangya asked.

"Gui Zhen of the Ghost Sect. I was invited to observe the proceedings." Gui Zhen replied.

"So it's the Ghost Sect," Mei Zhi muttered disdainfully.

No longer interested in staying, Mei Zhi gave Gui Zhen an annoyed look before leaving decisively.

Ding Fan watched Mei Zhi go. He knew she had mistaken him for an ally of Gui Zhen.

But he didn't bother to explain; some misunderstandings only deepen if you try to clarify.

"I am Ding Fan, here by invitation from Elder Zhang Shanlian to observe the event." Ding Fan said calmly.

Wan Fangya, upon hearing Zhang Shanlian's name, scrutinized Ding Fan more closely.

Ding Fan could tell from Wan Fangya's expression that Zhang Shanlian held significant status in the Spirit Sect, and Wan Fangya seemed skeptical of Ding Fan's claim.

Ding Fan retrieved the Jade Slip given to him by Zhang Shanlian.

Wan Fangya inspected the Jade Slip, and after a thorough examination, he respectfully saluted Ding Fan and said, "Elder Zhang has already informed us to treat our guests with utmost care. Please excuse my junior sister's previous behavior."

Ruan Yuan observed this exchange with disbelief.

Gui Zhen was a prominent figure in the Ghost Sect, yet Wan Fangya's interaction with him seemed superficial.

In contrast, Wan Fangya treated Ding Fan with reverence, showing him greater respect than Gui Zhen.

Ruan Yuan couldn't fathom how Ding Fan had achieved such an outcome.

"And these two friends?" Wan Fangya glanced at Ye Tianshi and Ruan Yuan behind Ding Fan.

"This is Ye Tianshi," Ding Fan said. "And this is Ruan Yuan of the Immortal Sect."

"Immortal Sect disciples?"

Wan Fangya's eyes immediately brightened. "I see. Spirit Sect has tried multiple times to send invitations, but the route was blocked, preventing delivery."

Ruan Yuan nodded, "There were complications. I came here specifically to meet the Spirit Sect Sect Master to explain."

Wan Fangya nodded, "Since you are all esteemed guests, please, let us proceed."

Ding Fan, Gui Zhen, Ye Tianshi, and Ruan Yuan had no objections and followed Wan Fangya.

As for Lv Feng, Ding Fan entrusted him to Ruo Yonghao. With Ruo Yonghao's cultivation level, handling Lv Feng was a trivial task.

Wan Fangya led the group to the foot of the mountain, where he took out several Spirit Stones and set up a Teleportation Array.

Ding Fan noted that the array was temporary, meaning even if they entered, its exact location would remain hidden.

This showed the Spirit Sect's caution.

Once everyone stepped onto the array, Wan Fangya activated the formation.

Suddenly, their surroundings twisted and blurred, becoming disorienting. Ding Fan felt immense pressure as if his body might collapse.

Immediately, Ding Fan enveloped himself in True Qi as protection.

After about ten minutes, the pressure subsided, and Ding Fan's vision cleared, revealing a transformed landscape.

A breathtaking world unfolded before them: abundant spiritual energy, majestic mountains, and a serene river. This place was akin to an isolated sanctuary, like an Immortal's Cave.

Even Ding Fan couldn't help but feel peace in his heart as he took in the scenery.

"Please proceed," Wan Fangya gestured invitingly to the group.

The group followed Wan Fangya along a stone-paved path through the forest. Shortly after, they arrived at a spacious Martial Arts Field.

The site was already bustling with people...