But right after the cultivator finished speaking, Ding Fan threw the last array flag out.

Rumble…

A series of earth-shattering sounds followed, then a killing formation nearly twenty meters in diameter appeared beside the numerous disciples of the Wild Wolf Gang, and blades of wind began swirling fiercely in the air, like phantom headsman.

At this moment, the numerous cultivators of the Wild Wolf Gang were taken aback by the sight. Clearly, they hadn't expected their opponent to set up a small formation in such a short time. Their minds filled with both shock and an immense sense of fear.

At this moment, the numerous prisoners witnessing Ding Fan's display were astonished, not expecting this cultivator to be able to set up a formation. This was simply too unbelievable!

It was known that formations were mysterious existences for most cultivators. Even those well-versed would merely recognize some formations, but setting them up was an impossibility, as only a Formation Master possessed the skill. Formation Masters were incredibly powerful, even more so than Alchemists!

It's said that out of a thousand people, perhaps ten could become Alchemists, but only one might become a Formation Master. Of course, this probability isn't comprehensive; it refers to those with exceptional aptitude. Obviously, for ordinary cultivators, even among ten thousand people, there might not even be one Formation Master. Such formations are exceedingly rare. How could everyone not be shocked now?

Even though these prisoners had their cultivation sealed and were merely ordinary people, they had once been cultivators. Thus, many of them knew that formations were the most terrifying existence in the Cultivation World. Some formations could eliminate even Spirit Severing late-stage Elders, and careless Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators entering such formations could be thoroughly obliterated!

Of course, such formations weren't typically found, unless set up by extremely powerful Formation Masters, or they were ancient, handed down formations. The ones left from ancient times were the most perilous places in the Cultivation World. It's known that touching even the edge of such formations could lead Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators to eternal doom. The terror they evoke is indescribable.

Not even speaking of those very powerful formations, even the simplest formations set up by Formation Masters aren't comparable to ordinary cultivators, and their power is clearly limitless. At this moment, everyone was very shocked. Ding Fan could set up a formation in such a short time, which was simply beyond belief! It's known that even a proper Formation Master finds this exceedingly difficult, yet Ding Fan accomplished it so effortlessly!

Amid everyone's shock, the overwhelming majority of the Wild Wolf Gang members within the formation were slowly slaughtered by the wind blades within the formation. Even though a few cultivators resisted valiantly, they were also quickly slain by the blades. This is the strength of formations; no matter how skilled you are, if you can't locate the formation's eye to break it, the formation will relentlessly attack you until you're worn down.

Outside the formation, the remaining Wild Wolf Gang cultivators numbered less than twenty. Witnessing the scene, their hearts had reached the pinnacle of shock. Seeing Ding Fan was akin to viewing a remorseless killing demon, as they'd seen him brutally slaughter their fellow disciples earlier, which filled them with overwhelming fear. Their legs trembled, standing helplessly, knowing so many fellow disciples had been slain by Ding Fan. How could they not be frightened!

At this time, Wang Hu and the others looked at Ding Fan with expressions of utter admiration. These were disciples of the Dayang Sect; some had seen Ding Fan fight before, and others had heard of his battles, but today they saw Ding Fan's combat firsthand—it was truly extraordinary! Undoubtedly the Sect Master's proudest disciple and his closed disciple! This was simply out of this world!

For a brief moment, both sides were in a stagnant state. Ding Fan's eyes flashed with a trace of murderous intent, and with a simple flick of his hand, a wind blade shot out, slicing towards a disciple of the Wild Wolf Gang twenty meters away.

Thunk!

A muffled sound, and while that Wild Wolf Gang cultivator's eyes still brimmed with shock, his head already separated from his body!

Sssss...

At this moment, the remaining disciples of the Wild Wolf Gang inhaled sharply, their hearts filled with the utmost fear. Immediately, several Wild Wolf Gang cultivators turned heel and fled in disarray.

Upon seeing this scene, Ding Fan calmly put away his flying sword and walked over to Wang Hu and several Dayang Sect disciples who fought earlier, handing a few medicine pills to Wang Hu and the others. Clearly, these individuals had suffered minor injuries.

When Wang Hu and the others received the medicine pills from Ding Fan, a storm of shock surged through their hearts!

"These are supreme quality medicine pills!"

At this moment, Wang Hu and the others were holding the medicine pills given by Ding Fan, their eyes already dazed. They never imagined Ding Fan would provide them with supreme quality medicine pills! This was simply incredible!

"Quickly take them; we must leave here immediately!"

Seeing everyone's somewhat stunned expressions, Ding Fan urged directly. He knew they must be extremely surprised, but he understood this was not the time for their astonishment, as they were still within the realm of the Wild Wolf Gang's influence, and it wasn't safe. To Ding Fan, these medicine pills were nothing since he mostly had supreme quality medicine pills, and he would certainly not hesitate to give them to his sect brothers.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Wang Hu and the others, despite their amazement, obediently swallowed the medicine pills. As the pills dissolved in their mouths, Wang Hu and others experienced an intense surge of medicinal power spreading throughout their bodies, the sensation simply marvelous! After all, King Hu and others might never have the chance to take supreme quality medicine pills in their lives.

Wang Hu and the others took the medicine pills, and as they began to follow Ding Fan further,

Ah

Suddenly, a disciple of the Dayang Sect exclaimed. At this moment, Ding Fan and the others couldn't help but turn their gaze towards him, not knowing what had happened.

"Senior Brother Ding Fan, your ring is... the Sect Leader's Ring!"

This Dayang Sect disciple saw the Sect Leader's Ring that He Zernfenn had passed on to Ding Fan in his hand, and his heart was extremely excited. It was known that only the Sect Master of the Dayang Sect could have this ring, but Sect Master He was no longer here, yet the Sect Leader's Ring had appeared again! And it was in Ding Fan's hand! Could it be that Sect Master He had already passed on the position of Sect Master to Ding Fan?

After this Dayang Sect disciple finished speaking, the other Dayang Sect disciples apparently also saw the Sect Leader's Ring in Ding Fan's hand, and their hearts were very shocked, clearly not expecting Ding Fan to have the Sect Leader's Ring.

Ding Fan looked at the puzzled expressions of everyone, feeling a bit anxious inside, as it was not safe here at the moment. However, if he did not explain something now, it might be difficult for everyone to leave here with peace of mind. Then Ding Fan said:

"Sect Master He entrusted the position of Sect Master to me in a time of crisis!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, the many disciples of the Dayang Sect were stunned, then immediately knelt down with a reverent expression, and called out together:

"Sect Master is wise!"

"Sect Master is wise!"

...

"Stand up, this is not the time or place to talk, let's leave here first and then discuss the big plan for the revival of the sect!" Seeing many Dayang Sect disciples worshiping him with a reverent expression, Ding Fan felt an indescribable sense of responsibility heaviness in his heart. Clearly, with so many Dayang Sect disciples believing in him, he could not fail to restore the Dayang Sect to its former glory, and allow Sect Master He to rest in peace in the Nether Springs.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, everyone quickly got up and followed Ding Fan to leave here. Some of the Dayang Sect disciples whose physical condition wasn't very good were carried alternately by other Dayang Sect disciples, including the elderly person who had fainted earlier. Now the elder had taken the Supreme Quality Medicine Pill given by Ding Fan, and had already awakened, even the injuries on his body had improved quite a lot, but it was still inconvenient for him to move. Hence, some Dayang Sect disciples carried the elder on their backs without any complaints, and followed Ding Fan.

Ding Fan led the many Dayang Sect disciples away from the Wild Wolf Gang's territory for about three days, reaching a place that was temporarily safe. Then, Ding Fan chose a nearby piece of flat land and let everyone rest for a while. Along the way, Ding Fan chatted a lot with Wang Hu, happy that his brother Wang Hu was still alive, though saddened by the suffering Wang Hu and others had endured under the Wild Wolf Gang.

Once everyone stopped, they began to rest. During the journey, Ding Fan had already refined antidote pills for those disciples who didn't have them, which wasn't a problem for him. Then, many disciples began to regain their cultivation, and Ding Fan helped some Dayang Sect disciples heal their injuries, some of which were very severe due to the persecution by the Wild Wolf Gang.

After about half a day's time, with Ding Fan's help, most of the disciples had basically recovered. Ding Fan began to ponder the current issue of what these Dayang Sect disciples should do next, knowing that he definitely needed to restore the Dayang Sect. With the presence of these cultivators, Ding Fan felt that he had many companions, clearly he was not alone on the road to restore the Dayang Sect!

"Now that everyone's injuries are more or less healed, anyone who wishes to leave the Dayang Sect can do so freely, I understand."

Ding Fan said, looking at everyone.

"What Sect Master said! Our lives were saved by the Sect Master—if the Sect Master hadn't rushed to us in time, we would have all died long ago! How could we have escaped the damned Wild Wolf Gang alive! We will not leave!"

"That's right! Sect Master risked his life to stand alone against many Wild Wolf Gang disciples, healing our injuries, even giving us Supreme Quality Medicine Pills. We will always remember this kindness!"

"That's right—without Sect Master, we would have died long ago! Sect Master even gave us Supreme Quality Medicine Pills. We have no way to repay this kindness! We only hope to do something for Sect Master, for the Dayang Sect!"

"That's right! That's right!"

"We will not leave..."

"We live as Dayang Sect members, we die as Dayang Sect ghosts!"

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