But just at the moment the elder was dodging, Ding Fan's sword inexplicably thrust towards the right. Ding Fan's sword wasn't adjusting its direction just because the elder was dodging; clearly, that was impossible since the sword had already been drawn. This was precisely Ding Fan's true intent.

Clearly, Ding Fan was using the "Wind-like Sword Technique," renowned for its elusive sword approach, full of countless variations and overwhelming murderous intent.

The black-robed elder was astonished after witnessing this; he couldn't believe Ding Fan could alter the sword's direction at such a critical time. Though his eyes were filled with shock, the elder couldn't deny that Ding Fan had done it.

At this moment, changing direction again was no longer an option for the elder. It all happened in the blink of an eye, leaving the elder unable to dodge or defend against the opponent's sword. His face twisted with malignant fear, he concentrated all his True Qi toward the direction the longsword was pointing, attempting to minimize his injury.

Thud!

With a muffled sound, the flying sword in Ding Fan's hand plunged into the elder's body. It effortlessly pierced through the elder's True Qi Defense. To Ding Fan, his sword was forged from Divine Iron, far from ordinary; breaking through the elder's True Qi defense only required slight exertion.

Blood spewed from the elder's mouth, his face filled with horror. He hadn't anticipated the power of Ding Fan's flying sword; his True Qi defense was utterly ineffective against it. Receiving a sword under his arm, the elder retreated violently, flinging the giant axe in his hand towards Ding Fan.

Clang!

Ding Fan deflected the axe with his sword, emitting a crisp metallic sound. Miraculously, the axe spun and returned to the elder's hand.

Blood continued to flow from the elder's wound, his expression exceedingly grim. Swiftly, he adjusted his meridian channels with True Qi, staunching the wound's bleeding. A smug smile crept onto his face, realizing the opponent hadn't used full strength when stabbing him.

Evidently, such an injury was trivial to him. The elder's heart brimmed with disdain, witnessing their opponent's failure to seize the opportunity, deeming Ding Fan rather inexperienced and naive.

Spectators were stunned upon witnessing the scene, amazed that Ding Fan could wound a Spirit Severing Elder with a single strike! It was beyond belief, considering the elder was a Spirit Severing Cultivator, and Ding Fan, though a Grade Nine Alchemist, was only at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage. To injure the elder was nothing short of miraculous!

"Did you see that? Ding Fan's swordsmanship is truly amazing, even striking a Spirit Severing Elder!"

"His swordsmanship is too uncanny to predict, even the Spirit Severing Elder couldn't defend against it! Absolutely incredible!"

"This Ding Fan is really something else, extraordinarily powerful yet so young. To already be a Grade Nine Alchemist is one thing, but his cultivation is also remarkable! Although at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, he managed to wound a Spirit Severing Elder! Cultivators like this are truly rare!"

"Indeed! Ding Fan is simply astonishing! In the Cultivation World, it's difficult to find anyone as talented as him! His talents are comprehensive, excelling in both Alchemy and cultivation."

"Bear in mind, the most remarkable professions in the Cultivation World are Alchemists and Formation Masters! If Ding Fan can set up formations, he would be the perfect cultivator!"

"Nonsense! How could someone be so exceptional in the Cultivation World? Even if Ding Fan is amazing, he has flaws, like being overconfident! Remember, his opponent is a Spirit Severing Cultivator, and no matter how strong Ding Fan is, he isn't their match! Yet he insists on fighting; he's simply too stubborn!"

"Yes, even though Ding Fan is powerful, he isn't the rival of the Spirit Severing Elder. Moreover, he failed to kill the elder with that strike, meaning he'll face a fierce counterattack. Even with great swordsmanship, the Spirit Severing Elder is now wary, so getting close would be very difficult for Ding Fan..."

"What a pity! Such a remarkable cultivator is about to fall! Ding Fan, what a shame..."

...

For a moment, everyone was shocked by Ding Fan's display. Although it was unbelievable that Ding Fan wounded the Spirit Severing Elder with one stroke, the elder was not slain, and it was clear that Ding Fan would face significant challenges ahead, challenges nobody believed he could overcome. After all, that Black-Robed Elder was a Spirit Severing Cultivator!

At this point, Lin Qi was also filled with shock at Ding Fan's surprising feat. He never expected Ding Fan could injure the elder with a sword, it was just too incredible! Even without considering the cultivation of the Black-Robed Elder being at Spirit Severing level, just the weight of those two giant axes he wielded, each easily exceeding hundreds of pounds, made it remarkable for Ding Fan to injure him with just a longsword and still retreat unscathed - an exceptional achievement!

The previous strike by Ding Fan was perfectly clear in Lin Qi's eyes. Ding Fan had already thrust his sword forward, yet was suddenly able to change its direction! That was just too astonishing! Such swift reflexes seemed utterly impossible, as the moment was far too rapid!

Lin Qi, deep in thought and meditation, struggled to believe Ding Fan could possess such rapid reflexes. It's known that this level of reflex is beyond what humans can have, yet if Ding Fan doesn't actually possess such reflexes, how else could that sword strike be explained?

Could it be the swordsmanship? Lin Qi suddenly had a bold idea. If it truly were the swordsmanship, Lin Qi would be utterly astounded. What kind of swordsmanship could be this formidable? Foreseeing the future? It's simply unbelievable!

Gradually, Lin Qi's arm relaxed, as he had intended to intervene and rescue Ding Fan, yet realizing now that Ding Fan might genuinely not require his assistance. Lin Qi's mind was also quite curious about what kind of performance Ding Fan would exhibit next!

At this moment, Sun Long inhaled sharply, deeply surprised at Ding Fan's ability to wound the Black-Robed Elder with one sword strike. This was really quite incredible! Knowing that the Black-Robed Elder of the Wild Wolf Gang was a Spirit Severing Cultivator while Ding Fan had only reached Nascent Soul Mid Stage!

Furthermore, what was the matter with that sword strike? The Black-Robed Elder clearly evaded it, yet Ding Fan's sword still managed to injure him. This was too peculiar!

Sun Long was exceedingly shocked by Ding Fan's strength, not expecting Ding Fan to be so powerful! A Spirit Severing Elder couldn't immediately slay him! Sun Long's anxiety grew, worrying truly whether the Spirit Severing Elder might not manage to kill Ding Fan?

If this were true, it seemed too exaggerated! A Spirit Severing Initial Stage Cultivator unable to slay a Nascent Soul Mid Stage Cultivator - such a claim would hardly be believed by anyone, and Sun Long momentarily felt he was being overly suspicious, surely Ding Fan would die by the elder's hand!

Sun Long understood that as a Wild Wolf Gang Cultivator, the elder had been searching for this Dayang Sect remnant, Ding Fan, for a long time. Now that they found him, they would undoubtedly go all out to slay him. Despite Sun Long's regret that Ding Fan might soon die at their hand rather than him avenging his son personally!

Yet Sun Long realized it would be best if the elder killed Ding Fan now, as having Ding Fan alive would not allow for any explanation regarding the Wild Wolf Gang Black-Robed Elder's situation.

By now, Ding Fan's flying sword had collided with the Black-Robed Elder, resulting in constant sounds of metal striking.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Meanwhile, the Black-Robed Elder faced Ding Fan's flying sword with ongoing defense. Clearly now the elder had comprehended Ding Fan's sword and learned many lessons from it, yet feeling extremely frustrated the swordsmanship was too bizarre, and though being a Spirit Severing Cultivator, seemed at a loss against Ding Fan's flying sword.

Additionally, the elder was deeply enraged, as Ding Fan's flying sword occasionally injured him, though merely flesh wounds, thus insignificant, yet Ding Fan effortlessly seemed to be toying with him!

Wielding the flying sword against the Black-Robed Elder, Ding Fan was filled with enthusiasm for the swordsmanship. Presently, Ding Fan was not in a life-and-death confrontation with the Spirit Severing Elder, but to Ding Fan, it was an insight into this swordsmanship's true nature - specifically, the fourth chapter of the "Wind-like Sword Technique". Although the technique lacked a specific name, its power was undeniably potent, and Ding Fan was well aware of the boundless might!

Utilizing the "Wind-like Sword Technique" against the elder's axe attack, Ding Fan could effortlessly thwart it, and with the elder's powerful True Qi attacks, Ding Fan could counter them with Arctic Chill. Clearly, Ding Fan was no longer in any crisis, even taking initiative in the situation.

Facing a Spirit Severing Cultivator, Ding Fan found an ideal sparring partner! Including the opponent's ruthless axes; the adversary's attacks were quite powerful, offering Ding Fan a fitting occasion for practicing swordsmanship. Since Ding Fan had yet to grasp some key sword techniques in the fourth chapter of the "Wind-like Sword Technique" thoroughly, he wouldn't miss such a valuable real combat practice opportunity!

Ding Fan's steps were bizarre and the flying sword sharp, maneuvering around the Black-Robed Elder, and before long, the elder's body was marked with wounds of various sizes, causing great annoyance. Clearly, Ding Fan was no longer simply aiming to defeat the elder but to toy with him - something entirely unacceptable!

The elder was exceedingly furious and suddenly, in his hand appeared a medicine pill, which he consumed nonchalantly, immediately causing his complexion to become significantly more sinister.