Ding Fan could sense that it seemed to be a life form, and he could even communicate simply with it.

At this moment, Ding Fan felt that the other party was extremely fearful. He then began to slowly comfort the other with his Divine Sense, and sure enough, after a short while, he sensed that the other party's emotions had indeed improved. Ding Fan then attempted to approach it slowly.

What surprised Ding Fan greatly was that he hadn't expected this Pure Thunder Pill to actually be a living existence. Although he knew it had life, the signs of life were not very apparent. It could be seen as a very low-level organism, only capable of very simple communication, clearly unable to fully understand human intentions.

Ding Fan slowly approached the other party, and it was evident that the other's emotions were beginning to allow Ding Fan to get closer.

After a short while, Ding Fan slowly walked underneath it, then carefully probed the other with a trace of Divine Sense. Initially, he could sense a strong rejection from the other, but as he gradually comforted it with his Divine Sense, after a while, the other slowly accepted him. Slowly extending his hand, he approached the other cautiously.

In an instant, the Pure Thunder Pill seemed to tentatively approach Ding Fan as well. But just as it was about to fall into Ding Fan's hand, it suddenly darted away swiftly. Seeing this scene, Ding Fan was momentarily stunned. He knew he was quite anxious, as the underground palace where Ding Fan stood was about to collapse soon, and time was running out. Yet he understood he absolutely could not hurry, realizing that he hadn't anticipated it could fly away.

Although this surprised Ding Fan, it was also reasonable. After all, since it was a natural product condensed from heavenly thunder, having some natural properties was absolutely normal.

At this moment, Ding Fan watched the Pure Thunder Pill slipping away from his grasp, not appearing overly anxious. Instead, he once more slowly communicated well with it using his Divine Sense. Though Ding Fan didn't fully understand what it was expressing, he could still sense its emotions. He then emitted a feeling of friendliness and comfort to influence it.

Soon after, the Pure Thunder Pill finally approached him again. Witnessing this, everyone was evidently very anxious and tense, having not expected it could fly away — it was indeed a great pity.

Everyone anxiously watched as the Pure Thunder Pill slowly approached Ding Fan. After a while, the Pure Thunder Pill finally landed in Ding Fan's hand. Showing friendliness to the Thunder Pill, Ding Fan quickly performed a simple communication before swiftly storing it in his Space Ring.

"Let's go!"

Ding Fan immediately shouted to everyone.

Evidently, Ding Fan had already discovered with his Divine Sense that the hall they occupied had not collapsed entirely due to his sturdy Formation holding it. He had long sensed his Formation was clearly failing. If they did not escape quickly, they would all perish here.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, everyone followed him and rushed towards the cave from which they had entered. Ding Fan placed Ye Ningbing in front of him, channeling True Qi into her body, urging her to run with all her might to escape as quickly as possible!

Boom...

Just as Ding Fan and the others exited the Underground Palace's hall, they heard the rumbling of a collapse. Evidently, the hall had collapsed immediately after they left. The cracking ground in the Underground Palace appeared behind them, frantically pursuing the group.

Time was pressing, and the situation was critical!

Ding Fan moved to the back of the group and shouted:

"Everyone try to maintain physical contact, I will inject True Qi into you all, run with all your strength!"

Ding Fan's loud shout was heard clearly, and everyone quickly agreed. Originally, He Qianyao was at the end, but Ding Fan had now moved behind her. Originally extremely tense, He Qianyao felt somewhat relieved, but still wore a very tense expression after hearing Ding Fan's words. Up front, Ye Ningbing ran with all her strength, the wind seemingly under her feet, despite the pain. Knowing Ding Fan was behind, she knew if she didn't run fast, Ding Fan would be the first to die.

Kind-hearted Ye Ningbing didn't want any teammate to die, and least of all Ding Fan!

Boom...

Muffled booms continuously echoed.

The tunnel behind Ding Fan kept collapsing as they dashed forward, urgency pressing heavily on them. Ding Fan continually transmitted True Qi to those ahead while running madly. If he were to slow even a little, he could end up buried here for good.

Ye Ningbing clearly knew if not for Ding Fan's constant True Qi supply, she'd already be exhausted. This wasn't just true for Ye Ningbing; He Qianyao felt this most intensely. Being right in front of Ding Fan, without his True Qi support, she could never have kept running like this.

The condition of the two divine warrior girls was also not very optimistic. Although sustained by Ding Fan's True Qi, they were still struggling, clearly nearing their bodily limits.

Understanding they'd been running frantically for almost an hour, any average Cultivator would've been utterly exhausted by now. That the group could still run was entirely thanks to Ding Fan's True Qi. Ding Fan felt that while initially their demand for his True Qi wasn't much, by now, their dependency was immense.

At this point, Ding Fan also felt somewhat overwhelmed. Providing True Yuan to four people simultaneously was unmanageable even with abundant True Qi.

"There are still two hundred meters to the exit. Everyone, start conserving your energy now. I'll use my full strength to get you a bit further, and you have to charge out yourselves for the last stretch!"

At this moment, Ding Fan shouted to the group.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, everyone was taken aback. What did Ding Fan mean by sending them off? Could it be that Ding Fan couldn't hold on any longer?

However, everyone thought, even if Ding Fan is powerful, he's still just a cultivator, not a God. Earlier, Ding Fan transferred so much True Qi to everyone, it's clear that he would be exhausted of True Qi by now.

"Ding Fan! I'm coming back for you!"

At this moment, Ye Ningbing urgently said to Ding Fan behind her.

"No, it's not necessary! Get out with all your might!"

Upon hearing Ye Ningbing's voice, Ding Fan replied with a very clear tone. Naturally, Ding Fan did not want Ye Ningbing to come over, as he already felt that although there was less than two hundred meters to the exit, his body had reached its limit and it would be very difficult to make that final step.

Hearing Ding Fan's words, although Ye Ningbing didn't dare slow down her pace, inside she remained by Ding Fan's side. She knew that if she turned back to find Ding Fan, obviously it would jeopardize the others, something she didn't want to see happen.

For a moment, Ye Ningbing felt a discomfort in her heart, but she could only grit her teeth and run forward desperately. At this moment, with the last bit of True Qi Ding Fan gave them, their bodies allowed them to start running again.

Huff!

Everyone finally dashed out of the exit. They were completely exhausted, collapsing to the ground, clearly out of strength. The outside was also very quiet, with no trace of any Yuan Beasts. It seemed that the previous refinement of the Thunder Pill had scared away all the Yuan Beasts, suggesting that it was temporarily safe here.

At this moment, as Ye Ningbing looked around, her face suddenly froze.

"Ding Fan?"

It was clear Ding Fan wasn't among them. Everyone immediately began searching, and indeed Ding Fan was nowhere to be found, leaving everyone in shock. Without Ding Fan's last transfer of True Qi, they wouldn't have been able to escape, but now they were out and Ding Fan was missing.

Clearly, Ding Fan was trapped inside.

Ye Ningbing felt a wave of sorrow and was about to head back to the cave entrance when she was stopped by He Qianyao. He Qianyao knew Ye Ningbing's heartache, considering Ding Fan's sacrifice to save everyone. He Qianyao was also deeply saddened.

"You can't go in. Remember, Ding Fan did this for all of us, and most importantly, he did it for you!"

He Qianyao shouted almost hoarsely at Ye Ningbing. Ye Ningbing was determined to go find Ding Fan, but reason also told her that if Ding Fan really died inside and she went in to find him only to die too, heaven-bound Ding Fan would blame her.

But Ye Ningbing simply didn't believe Ding Fan would perish inside. She knew the miracles Ding Fan had created were countless, always managing to avert danger. Certainly, this time would be no different.

At this moment, two young divine warriors looked very upset but couldn't find words. If not for them, Ding Fan and the others wouldn't have entered that dangerous underground palace. Obviously, big brother Ding Fan wouldn't have died inside.

"Stop crying. Let's use our Divine Vigor to see if Ding Fan can be saved."

One of the young divine warriors, her eyes filled with resolute determination, said to the other.

Upon hearing this, the other young divine warrior wiped away her tears and the two of them walked over to the vicinity of the cave entrance.

"My Divine Vigor is very weak now, transfer yours to me as well."

One of the young divine warriors stated resolutely. Both were extremely weary at this time, but the thought of big brother Ding Fan drove them to exert all their efforts to save him. If not for big brother Ding Fan, the two of them would likely have been killed by Li Zong by now. Ding Fan was thus dead because of them, a debt of gratitude they knew they could never repay.

Immediately, the young divine warrior transferred her Divine Vigor to her companion's body.