At this moment, not only was Li Zong in disbelief, but even the two little divine warrior girls beside him were extremely shocked when they witnessed this scene.

One must know that Ding Fan was merely at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, and the True Qi fluctuations of both Li Zong and the other two evidently showed that Ding Fan was no match for Li Zong. However, unexpectedly, Ding Fan gained the upper hand with just one move, which was truly unbelievable!

Yet, seeing this scene, besides shock, the two little divine warrior girls felt very happy, as obviously, if Ding Fan won, their chances of rescue would greatly increase. After all, if Ding Fan couldn't deal with Li Zong, it was clear that He Qianyao and Ye Ningbing would stand no chance against him as well.

He Qianyao, witnessing the confrontation between Ding Fan and Li Zong, was incredulously astonished, unable to believe that Ding Fan could hold the upper hand in a direct clash. This was undoubtedly the best unexpected outcome.

However, He Qianyao quickly remembered that previously, Ding Fan had defeated a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator with just one move. It was evident that Li Zong wouldn't be at the Emergence Stage, and certainly wouldn't be Ding Fan's match. Though she thought this, Ding Fan had previously mentioned to them that the opponent was proficient at setting up formations, making it clear that Li Zong wouldn't be easy to deal with.

Thus, seeing Ding Fan repelling the opponent and gaining the upper hand, He Qianyao was quite happy for Ding Fan.

Ye Ningbing watched the battle between Ding Fan and Li Zong, and although her face didn't show much worry, inside, she was sweating for Ding Fan. Even though she knew Ding Fan wouldn't be defeated easily, she couldn't help but feel very nervous for him.

...

At this moment, Li Zong, who had been blasted away by Ding Fan, slowly stood up. His clothes were no longer ethereal and carefree, and he appeared quite haggard, with his hair somewhat disheveled.

Li Zong looked at Ding Fan with a face full of sinister hatred. Evidently, he hadn't expected Ding Fan's strength to be this formidable, which was beyond his expectation.

One must know that the opponent seemed to be merely a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. However, after engaging, he realized that the opponent's strength didn't correlate with his cultivation level, clearly exceeding that of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator by far.

Li Zong was evidently somewhat regretful now, having underestimated his opponent at the start, which almost led him to suffer greatly. But now, he would no longer be so careless. Whether you were at the Nascent Soul Stage or even the Emergence Stage, there was only one outcome in the face of his formation—death!

Then, Li Zong quickly took out several array flags and threw them, each one embedding itself into the ground not far from Ding Fan.

Seeing this scene, Ding Fan's eyes narrowed, and he immediately sent out several Wind Blades towards the opponent. Ding Fan clearly understood that the opponent was trying to set up a formation, and naturally, he couldn't let him succeed, knowing full well that the opponent was indeed more skilled than he was in formations.

Bang...

A series of Wind Blades fiercely rushed towards Li Zong.

Li Zong, while dodging Ding Fan's Wind Blades, continuously drove small formation flags into the ground.

At this moment, seeing this scene, He Qianyao couldn't help but feel extremely tense. She could clearly see the opponent's intention to use a formation to defeat Ding Fan. For a moment, He Qianyao felt anxious for Ding Fan, as even Ding Fan had to admit the opponent's formation skills were formidable.

He Qianyao evidently wanted to rush over to help Ding Fan, but she knew that with her strength, she wouldn't be Li Zong's match, and if she rushed over, she might become a burden to Ding Fan, creating a counterproductive effect.

"Hehe... No matter how strong you are today, upon encountering me, you face death!"

At this moment, Li Zong disdainfully said to Ding Fan.

Then Li Zong suddenly recited something, and the entire Underground Palace hall began to tremble.

Evidently, at this moment, the formation aimed at Ding Fan had already been completed!

Boom...

Soon, the Underground Palace started to tremble. Seeing this scene, Ding Fan couldn't help but have a serious expression. It was apparent that the opponent's formation had been completed, and Ding Fan knew the opponent's formation was indeed formidable, making him no match for it in his current expertise.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

In the next moment, within the entire space, several Wind Blades fiercely roared toward Ding Fan from all directions. Witnessing this, Ding Fan couldn't help but feel some tension, and immediately employed a movement technique, converting the Fist Technique from the Stele into a movement technique, constantly dodging the Spatial Wind Blades.

Obviously, Ding Fan had already realized that the opponent's formation was a Killing Formation. Although Ding Fan acknowledged that his formation skills were not as refined as Li Zong's, he still had some understanding.

At this moment, Li Zong, seeing his formation in action, couldn't help but feel extremely proud. Knowing that his formation was unbreakable even for Early Emergence Stage cultivators, and would definitely be insufferable for Mid Emergence Stage cultivators, it was clear that Ding Fan, merely a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, was undoubtedly doomed!

One must understand that his formation was the result of decades of study, and clearly, someone like Ding Fan at the Nascent Soul Stage couldn't break it easily.

At this moment, He Qianyao and Ye Ningbing, seeing Ding Fan trapped by the opponent's formation, couldn't help but feel extremely uneasy. Knowing that Ding Fan himself admitted the opponent's formation was formidable, it was evident that him being trapped was a rather grim situation.

On the side, Ye Ningbing, seeing Ding Fan trapped, couldn't help but furrow her brows tightly, clearly very concerned for him. At this moment, her eyes focused as she drew a longsword and launched an attack towards Li Zong.

Ye Ningbing knew, although she understood she wasn't Li Zong's match, Ding Fan was already trapped. Evidently, she had to buy Ding Fan more time to break the formation, as she was, after all, a First Grade Divine Warrior, equivalent to an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.

Ye Ningbing knew that as long as she paid attention to her movements and wasn't caught by her opponent, there would be no problem. Her goal was to delay her opponent, and that was enough.

Swish, swish, swish!

Ye Ningbing then swung her longsword at Li Zong, while her movement technique constantly changed, clearly aiming to keep her opponent from grasping her whereabouts.

At this moment, He Qianyao witnessed Ye Ningbing's actions and couldn't help but tremble slightly. After all, Ye Ningbing's cultivation was even weaker than her own, yet she charged forward without hesitation. This clearly showed that the bond between her and Ding Fan was truly something beyond the ordinary.

Without further hesitation, He Qianyao also drew her longsword and charged at Li Zong alongside Ye Ningbing.

The two young divine warrior girls who were bound saw this scene, their expressions heavy. It was evident that Ye Ningbing and He Qianyao were no match for Li Zong. Meanwhile, Ding Fan was trapped, making the situation extremely perilous.

"Heh, you overestimate yourselves!"

Li Zong saw He Qianyao and Ye Ningbing rushing towards him and couldn't help but sneer. To him, dealing with these two female cultivators was easier than eating or drinking. Since they wanted to die, he would grant them their wish!

Boom, boom, boom...

Li Zong sent waves of palm strikes towards He Qianyao and Ye Ningbing, causing booming sounds to resound one after another.

Ding Fan, witnessing this scene, was startled. It was clear that the two could not handle Li Zong's moves. His gaze sharpened, and a flying sword appeared in his hand. He channeled his True Qi to its fullest and fiercely launched the flying sword at Li Zong.

Whoosh!

A razor-sharp flying sword hurtled towards Li Zong at incredible speed and with a tricky angle.

As Li Zong was already halfway through his assault, he suddenly sensed sword Qi rushing at him. He quickly ceased his attack on Ye Ningbing and He Qianyao and turned his head, spotting the flying sword barreling his way. A sneer of disdain appeared in Li Zong's eyes.

"Do you think this could kill me? Ridiculous! Soon, you'll be weaponless, and I wonder how you'll stand against my killing formation!"

Li Zong harnessed his entire body's True Qi to shield his side against the flying sword.

Puff!

With a muffled sound, the situation left Li Zong shocked and fearful. He had thought he could repel the flying sword with his True Qi, but he was wrong. The sword pierced through the True Qi shield and struck him hard in the body.

Li Zong was sent flying like a kite with a broken string. As his body soared, he felt a chilling aura envelop him, as if even his Nascent Soul was about to freeze.

Boom...

With a thud, Li Zong crashed to the ground, blood gushing from his chest. Upon closer inspection, one could see shards of ice mingled with the blood. As his body convulsed, it was clear that even if he survived, he would have no combat ability.

Li Zong had never imagined that while his opponent was trapped in the killing formation, a single sword could strike him so lethally. It was utterly inconceivable!

He Qianyao and Ye Ningbing, witnessing this feat by Ding Fan, were filled with both shock and joy. Clearly, Li Zong was now incapacitated, but what shocked them was that Ding Fan, while still trapped in the formation, was able to execute such a formidable strike. It was extraordinary!

The two young divine warrior girls who had been watching were also astounded, not expecting Ding Fan to launch an attack under such circumstances and utterly defeat Li Zong with one strike.

That single sword strike was truly formidable.

The two divine warrior girls gazed at Ding Fan with shock, realizing his true strength. They felt a pang of shame for having underestimated him.

In no time, Ding Fan located the array's core and sent out a Wind Blade that struck decisively.

Boom!

After the muffled blast, the underground palace grew significantly quieter.

Clearly, Ding Fan had already dismantled the killing formation. An expression of deep malice appeared on Li Zong's face as he lay on the ground, watching with disbelief when Ding Fan located the formation core. Despair set in; he had planned to take Ding Fan with him, but now realized his fate was sealed. He already understood his grim end.

Ding Fan walked out of the formation and approached Ye Ningbing and her companions, relieved to see they were unharmed. He then approached Li Zong, retrieved the flying sword, and looked coldly at Li Zong, who was curled up on the ground, saying flatly:

"Is there anything more to say?"

That simple statement was already a death sentence for Li Zong.