Ding Fan and his companions followed the crowd up Chessboard Mountain.
By the ti Ding Fan and his group reached the venue at the top of Chessboard Mountain, it was already bustling with people. Ding Fan glanced around and saw that there were no less than a thousand martial artists in the venue, and people were still coming up from outside.
If these people present were truly plotted against by the Ghost Sect, then there really wouldn't be any force left in the world to oppose the Ghost Sect.
At this mont, Zhao Shanhe and i Zhi from the Spirit Sect were surrounded and escorted onto the central stage of the venue.
The Spirit Sect is currently the foremost power opposing the Ghost Sect. Although this Hidden Sects assembly is organized by the Dejiang Lu Family, everyone has co mainly for the Spirit Sect.
On the stage, besides the people from the Spirit Sect, there were, of course, people from the Lu Family who organized this Hidden Sects assembly. Naturally, the Lu Family was led by the ancestor.
Ding Fan cautiously used his Divine Sense to probe the surrounding situation. Despite having made many preparations beforehand, until everything was settled, Ding Fan dared not let his guard down.
The ti soon reached around nine-thirty, and the Hidden Sects assembly began right on schedule.
The one hosting the Hidden Sects assembly wasn't anyone else but Lu Zhanfei, the head of the Lu Family.
"Everyone... First of all, I would like to thank all the friends from the Hidden Sects for giving our Lu Family this honor and coming to Dejiang for this assembly. On behalf of the Lu Family, I express our gratitude for your attendance..."
Lu Zhanfei's voice was projected using Inner Strength.
So even though there were no loudspeakers on-site, everyone could clearly hear Lu Zhanfei's voice.
After Lu Zhanfei's words, a round of applause erupted from the venue...
Ding Fan didn't pay attention to Lu Zhanfei's opening speech. Instead, he was tracking Wang Quan with his Divine Sense.
Ding Fan could sense an aura of the Immortal Sect from Wang Quan.
After a careful investigation, Ding Fan was sowhat surprised to find that Wang Quan was carrying an Immortal Talisman.
There are a total of three Immortal Talismans scattered in the Mortal Realm, two of which are with him, and the other one was unlikely to fall into Wang Quan's hands.
Now that the passage to the Immortal Sect is blocked, aside from Ruan Yuan, only one other Immortal Sect disciple remains in the Mortal Realm...
Thinking of this, Ding Fan's expression turned grave.
Could it be that Gusu Qingwen's Immortal Talisman had fallen into Wang Quan's hands?
Just as Ding Fan was lost in thought, Wang Quan was already heading toward the outside of the venue.
Unable to stay any longer, Ding Fan quickly gave Jiang Feng a couple of instructions before squeezing out of the venue...
...
After Wang Quan left the venue, he ensured he wasn't being followed before quickly darting into a nearby pine forest.
This pine forest wasn't small. Wang Quan ran to the depths of the forest before stopping.
Just as Wang Quan arrived, two martial artists erged from the forest, each carrying a bag. The bag evidently contained a person.
"How's the person?" Wang Quan asked the two.
"The person is already unconscious. The Head can rest assured," the two responded respectfully.
These two were Wang Quan's trusted aides.
Although Wang Quan wasn't the head now, the Ghost Sect had previously promised that if Wang Quan helped them, he would be made the head of the external Hidden Sects. The two, eager to please, referred to him as the head.
Seeing their response, Wang Quan nodded. "Make sure you watch this person closely. Once they're handed over to the Ghost Sect, you'll have endless good days ahead..."
Both n bowed and said, "We'll rely on the head's support in the future..."
Wang Quan chuckled complacently. "There will be no shortage of benefits for you two in the future."
"Wang Quan, you really are bold, colluding with the Ghost Sect like this." At that mont, a cold voice suddenly rang out.
Hearing this voice, Wang Quan shivered in fear.
"Who? Who's there?!"
Before Wang Quan's words had fully landed, a figure appeared out of nowhere before him.
Who else could it be but Ding Fan?
Ding Fan used his Divine Sense to check the situation inside the bag on the ground.
Inside was an unconscious woman, and judging by her aura, she was indeed Gusu Qingwen in disguise.
"Courting death!"
Ding Fan's figure blurred, and with a flick of his hand, two Wind Blades slashed out.
The two n standing next to the burlap sack didn't even have ti to react before they were cut in half by Ding Fan's Wind Blades, blood spilling everywhere, leaving them dead beyond doubt.
Wang Quan was shocked.
He hadn't anticipated that this newcor would have such formidable combat power, able to annihilate his two subordinates with a re wave of his hand.
Panic set in for Wang Quan as he stumbled backward, tripping over his foot and falling to the ground.
Ding Fan ignored Wang Quan.
Wang Quan was just a petty opportunist. The Ghost Sect only valued him because he was responsible for the venue's setup.
The Ghost Sect used Wang Quan's position to secretly arrange the Nine Heavens Thunder Array at the venue, intending to blow up everyone at the Hidden Sects assembly.
Except for the removal of this position, Wang Quan doesn't have much skill. His cultivation hasn't even surpassed the Earth Level...
Ding Fan strode over to the sack, directly opened it, and took Gusu Qingwen out.
Ding Fan used Divine Sense to check on Gusu Qingwen's condition. Although she had so wounds, they weren't life-threatening.
Ding Fan then took out a Foundation Building Pill from his pocket. After he gently fed it into Gusu Qingwen's mouth, she gradually woke up.
Gusu Qingwen opened her blurry eyes; though she hadn't clearly seen Ding Fan, she already sensed his presence. For a mont, she almost doubted whether she was dreaming.
"Ding Fan... is it you? Is it really you?"
Ding Fan removed Duorou, revealing his true form.
Looking at the weary-faced Gusu Qingwen, Ding Fan gently caressed her locks. "It's , everything is over now. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you anymore..."
Gusu Qingwen then threw herself into Ding Fan's arms and started sobbing.
"I'm so glad, so glad... Thank God for giving another chance... so glad..." Gusu Qingwen let her tears flow, clinging tightly to Ding Fan with no intention of letting go.
Gusu Qingwen never thought she would see Ding Fan again.
Her main purpose in coming to the Mortal Realm this ti was actually to calm her ntal State and completely forget Ding Fan.
However, the more Gusu Qingwen tried to forget Ding Fan, the less she could.
Back then, when Gusu Qingwen was chased by Gui Xing outside the forbidden land of Ithaca City, had Ding Fan not used his life to help her hold off Gui Sen, Gusu Qingwen might have already died.
Since Ding Fan used the Disguise Technique to save her outside Lushan City, Gusu Qingwen was unaware of it at the ti.
After leaving Mount Lu, Gusu Qingwen searched everywhere for Ruan Yuan.
Despite obstacles, she eventually contacted Ruan Yuan at a liaison point. After telling Ruan Yuan about the Boundary Stone, they hid it together, and Gusu Qingwen journeyed around the world to find soone who could break the Boundary Stone's seal.
But during this ti, Ding Fan's calm smile and unique aura lingered in her mind. Even though she hadn't been in love before, Gusu Qingwen knew Ding Fan had left a deep imprint in her heart; she couldn't forget him for the rest of her life...
Later, upon receiving signals of Ruan Yuan's capture, she ca here for rescue, but unexpectedly fell into the beast-trapping formation set by Wang Quan.
At the mont, Gusu Qingwen thought she was dood. In the fleeting monts of lucidity within the formation, the last na Gusu Qingwen called out was Ding Fan's.
Gusu Qingwen realized her foolishness; when she descended from the Immortal Sect trying to sever ties with Ding Fan, she had already fallen in love with him.
Where's the love to cut if there's no affection...
Thinking she was dood, yet upon reopening her eyes, the first person she saw was Ding Fan...
Gusu Qingwen felt grateful to heaven at this mont...
Without heaven's will, how could she get the chance to see Ding Fan again... Holding Ding Fan now, her heart fully opened at this mont.
Her previously gloomy mood instantaneously brightened...
Gusu Qingwen pondered her own silliness, having already accepted Ding Fan in her heart while continuing to deceive herself. How could she not brood over it...
Looking at the Gusu Qingwen in his arms, Ding Fan felt deep pity and gently touched her hair...
At this mont, Wang Quan, who was sitting on the ground in a frightened state, suddenly got up and attempted to run down the mountain without saying a word.
Ding Fan said nothing, slicing out a Wind Blade directly...
Splat...
The Wind Blade sliced through, cutting off Wang Quan's right leg. Instantly, Wang Quan cried out in pain continuously on the ground.
"Ah..."
Upon hearing Wang Quan's cries, Gusu Qingwen pulled herself away from Ding Fan's embrace.
"Ding Fan, hurry and notify others. The Nine Heavens Thunder Array has been set around the venue by this person, who's been bribed by the Ghost Sect. If delayed, major events will occur..."
Gusu Qingwen unexpectedly discovered Wang Quan's plan and spoke urgently in a panic.
Ding Fan laughed. "Don't worry, their underhanded tricks are useless. I've already destroyed the Nine Heavens Thunder Array completely."
Gusu Qingwen was surprised, not expecting Ding Fan to act so swiftly.
Ding Fan went over to Wang Quan and lifted him up.
"Now, it's ti for the show to start."
Although Gusu Qingwen didn't know what Ding Fan intended to do, she said nothing and quietly followed behind him.
The two headed towards the venue with Wang Quan in tow...
...
Inside the Hidden Sects conference venue.
"... Fellow martial arts comrades, now that the Ghost Sect runs rampant, if we don't unite, our fate will be no different from those sects annihilated by the Ghost Sect! This is why we are holding this Hidden Sects conference. We must stand together and fight fiercely against the Ghost Sect!"
At this mont, Lu Zhanfei spoke confidently from the platform.
"Head of the Lu Family, what you say is a bit alarmist," Just then, an elderly voice overshadowed Lu Zhanfei's.
A figure appeared on the stage to the surprise of the crowd.
"I am Na Cheng, the leader of the Ming Sect, and I disagree with the Head of the Lu Family's opinion..."
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