Chapter 995: Chapter 995

"I am Na Cheng, the sect leader of Ming Sect, and I disagree with the head of the Lu Family..."

The speaker was a white-haired elder, at least a hundred years old.

Among the crowd, many were familiar with the Ming Sect mentioned by Na Cheng.

This Ming Sect is considered a fairly strong force among the Hidden Sects, claiming to be the fourth largest sect among the inner Hidden Sects, with considerable prestige.

Therefore, as Na Cheng took the stage, there were even people in the audience who applauded.

Na Cheng continued, "I disagree with what you just said. Talking about uniting the Hidden Sects' power to deal with the Ghost Sect, Master Lu, do you realize or not, if that scenario truly happens, then the whole world is bound to fall into chaos. In that case, how many lives would perish in this catastrophe?"

"Elder Na, but if we only keep retreating, can we really avoid it?" Lu Zhanfei said. "The Ghost Sect has already decimated many Hidden Sect forces consecutively, and if we keep compromising, it will only lead to their intensified aggression."

Na Cheng snorted lightly. "Head of the Lu Family, hope you do not mislead the people. When has the Ghost Sect infringed on your interests? Inviting everyone here to Dejiang seems more like seeking fame to me."

After listening to Na Cheng, Lu Zhanfei's expression turned unpleasant; he hadn't expected the other party to speak so harshly.

"Elder Na." At this moment, Mei Zhi from the Spirit Sect stood up. "The Ghost Sect has blocked the Immortal Sect's spatial passage and struck us multiple times afterward. I believe you must have heard of these incidents... The Ghost Sect has a great ambition; if we do not unite, eventually, we will only be meat on their chopping board."

Na Cheng glanced at Mei Zhi. "With the Immortal Sect's passage blocked, and the competition between the Spirit Sect and the Ghost Sect... Now, we smaller forces really can't tell who's right or wrong... However, I'm not afraid of offending people. When I came to attend the Hidden Sect conference, the Ghost Sect approached me."

As Na Cheng mentioned that the Ghost Sect Master approached him, all eyes in the crowd turned towards him.

Na Cheng continued, "The Ghost Sect Master asked me to convey a few words to everyone. First, the Ghost Sect has no intention of dealing with the Hidden Sects worldwide. As long as they are not provoked, and no hostility is shown towards them, the Ghost Sect won't trouble anyone..."

After Na Cheng finished speaking, everyone present began to whisper among themselves.

The Hidden Sect forces present were not all bullied by the Ghost Sect. Many were here out of concern for future bullying.

Hearing Na Cheng's words made some of them waver. Orıginal content can be found at 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽

If the Ghost Sect truly had no intention of acting against them, why should they oppose it?

Seeing this, Mei Zhi frowned deeply.

The Hidden Sect conference was intended to unite the Hidden Sect forces against the Ghost Sect, but now, Na Cheng's speech had swayed many minds.

"Sect Master Na, are you telling the truth... If the Ghost Sect doesn't provoke us, we are willing to never be their enemy!"

"Indeed, if the Ghost Sect doesn't trouble us, why should we be enemies..."

"We don't want to be anyone's cannon fodder; we choose not to be enemies with the Ghost Sect either"...

Many in the audience began to echo these sentiments.

Seeing this, Lu Zhanfei realized that with wavering hearts, there was no point in continuing.

"You're making the Ghost Sect appear too benevolent..." Suddenly, a calm voice echoed.

After the voice spoke, a figure appeared on the stage.

"Who is this person..."

Wu Weier, watching the person appear, widened her eyes in surprise.

By now, Ding Fan had resumed his original appearance, though still wearing his previous attire, making him somewhat familiar to Wu Weier.

"This person is Ding Fan..." Jiang Feng said to Wu Weier. "He previously used a Disguise Artifact."

Hearing Jiang Feng, Wu Weier was finally enlightened.

Na Cheng frowned slightly at Ding Fan. "Who are you, and what makes you think you can speak here?"

Ding Fan appeared young, looking like an ordinary disciple from some Hidden Sect.

"Lu Family disciples, greetings to Master Uncle..."

As soon as Na Cheng finished speaking, the disciples of the Lu Family paid their respects to Ding Fan.

Everyone present was taken aback, surprised that the youthful Ding Fan was actually an elder of the Lu Family.

Wu Weier was also taken aback, her mouth agape in disbelief.

Ding Fan, though around the same age as herself, was of such high seniority.

In fact, the Spirit Sect members, due to their mission, couldn't openly acknowledge Ding Fan. If Wu Weier knew Ding Fan was the Spirit Sect Master, she would be even more shocked...

Na Cheng was also stunned.

"Today, due to the concern for the safety of the Hidden Sects, I came uninvited... After hearing Elder's words earlier, I have one disagreement." Ding Fan spoke up. "I can responsibly say, even if those present don't provoke the Ghost Sect, the Ghost Sect will certainly not spare you!"

After Ding Fan's words, the crowd began to discuss intensely.

Na Cheng looked at Ding Fan, sneering lightly. "Young man, what evidence do you have to substantiate your words."

Ding Fan snapped his fingers.

With Ding Fan's snap, Gusu Qingwen gracefully arrived on the stage.

Upon reaching the stage, Gusu Qingwen tossed Wang Quan onto the ground.

For this Hidden Sect conference, many matters were handled by Wang Quan, so everyone recognized him.

People were bewildered, wondering why Wang Quan was brought to the stage at this moment. Even the Lu Family members were puzzled.

Ding Fan spoke coldly to Wang Quan, "Tell everything you know."

Wang Quan, being a petty coward, was already terrified after Ding Fan severed his legs. Hearing Ding Fan now, he didn't dare delay.

"I... I said... The Ghost Sect people found me, they made me set up the Nine Heavens Thunder Array all around the conference venue, when the time comes, trigger the Great Formation, and blow everyone at the venue to death!"

As Wang Quan finished speaking, a wave of terror swept over the people present.

It's important to understand, there were no less than a thousand martial artists at the venue, if they were truly hit by the Nine Heavens Thunder Array, then there wouldn't be many who could survive.

"Haha..." Just as the people below were discussing vehemently, Na Cheng's laughter on stage abruptly interrupted everyone.

"You really are good at thinking, to have come up with such a story about setting up the Nine Heavens Thunder Array to slaughter Hidden Sect martial artists... I do want to ask, who is this person, he is the steward of the Lu Family, is it not somewhat ridiculous for the Lu Family to catch their own steward to serve as evidence?"

After Na Cheng finished speaking, sure enough, the opinion of the crowd below tilted once again in his favor.

"If you want to see real evidence, that's not difficult." Ding Fan said this, calling out calmly, "Where are the Spirit Sect disciples?"

After Ding Fan finished speaking, the Spirit Sect disciples answered in unison.

The momentum was quite formidable.

The siblings of the Wu Family below were momentarily stunned, they truly did not understand how Ding Fan, a young man, could possibly mobilize people from the Spirit Sect.

At this time, not to mention others, even Gusu Qingwen beside Ding Fan was utterly baffled.

The Spirit Sect, one of the Three Great Inner Hidden Sects alongside the Immortal Sect, how could Ding Fan possibly mobilize the Spirit Sect!

Na Cheng was even more dumbfounded.

Ding Fan at this moment ignored the astonishment of the crowd. He continued to speak, "Spirit Sect disciples, guard the defensive array, do not let a single Ghost Sect disciple charge in."

Upon receiving Ding Fan's orders, the six figures of the Spirit Sect disciples dispersed immediately.

"All other disciples heed this order, should anyone dare disrupt the scene or shake the morale, kill!" Ding Fan spoke with a chilling tone, murderous intent surging.

In the Cultivation World, Ding Fan had experienced countless carnages, at this moment, discipline must be maintained by military command. Otherwise, in strong confrontations, the one to fall could only be oneself.

Beside him, Gusu Qingwen gazed at Ding Fan's majestic appearance, momentarily lost in thought.

She briefly recalled the words exchanged when they bet with Ding Fan earlier.

A hero striding across heaven and earth, standing tall...

At that time, Ding Fan had mentioned, give him three years...

Now, Ding Fan decisively acted, exuding the aura of a commanding general...

If this isn't the demeanor of a great hero, then what is it?!

"What are you doing?" Na Cheng questioned Ding Fan at this moment.

Ding Fan coolly glanced at Na Cheng, then said, "I said, I want you to clearly see the true face of the Ghost Sect, I want you to see for yourself, if you don't provoke the Ghost Sect, will they come to provoke you!"

After Ding Fan finished speaking, he directly took out an array flag from his storage ring and waved it.

At this moment, a series of violent explosions echoed from the front mountain, the intense sound of explosions shook the entire ground with vigorous trembling.

Upon hearing the explosions, the people inside the venue turned pale.

"What... what is that?" Na Cheng asked Ding Fan with a face full of terror.

"That is one corner of the Nine Heavens Thunder Array set up by the Ghost Sect disciples. But rest assured, the other parts of the Nine Heavens Thunder Array have been dismantled by me, leaving only that corner." Ding Fan said indifferently.

Just one corner of the Nine Heavens Thunder Array?!

The people present exchanged glances, just a corner was already so formidable, if it all exploded, how could they have their lives!

Na Cheng's face turned extremely grim.

"Could it be... the Ghost Sect Master... really... is deceiving me?"

While Na Cheng was still murmuring to himself, someone rushed in from outside the venue.

"It's bad, there are Ghost Sect warriors storming in from outside..."

Upon hearing this, a wave of panic swept through the crowd.

"Everyone, do not panic, follow me." Using True Qi, Ding Fan transmitted the sound, immediately suppressing the chaotic noise of the crowd.

After speaking, Ding Fan directly walked out of the venue. The surrounding people also followed him out.

The crowd exited the venue, came to the summit of Chessboard Mountain, and quickly saw Ghost Sect disciples at the foot of the mountain recklessly charging towards the summit.

"It's really Ghost Sect warriors..."

"It seems, even if we don't provoke the Ghost Sect, they will certainly come to kill us..."

"What do we do... what do we do?"

Na Cheng stared blankly at the Ghost Sect disciples at the foot of the mountain...

"How could this happen..."...