The Ghost Sect warriors swiftly pressed down to the foot of the mountain, and waves of inner strength roared forth, causing the entire Chessboard Mountain to shake violently.
On Chessboard Mountain, the martial artists witnessing this scene all had grave expressions.
At this mont, Na Cheng's face was ugly to the extre. He felt that his dignity had been utterly stripped away.
Earlier, he had assured everyone that the Ghost Sect Master had promised, as long as no one opposed the Ghost Sect, their safety would be guaranteed.
But shortly after his words, the Ghost Sect launched the Nine Heavens Thunder Array and a large-scale assault, clearly intending to annihilate the hidden sects.
"Chang Wuya! Na Cheng and you are not under the sa sky!" Na Cheng clenched his fist, his gaze solemn as he looked at the Ghost Sect warriors below the mountain.
"Everyone..." Ding Fan once again stood before the crowd. "I trust you all should now believe what I've said."
The facts were laid bare before them, leaving them no choice but to believe.
"Thanks to this young friend, who anticipated the enemy's moves, or else today's consequences would have been unimaginable..."
"Indeed… Otherwise, even if we survived the Nine Heavens Thunder Array, we would have perished at the hands of the Ghost Sect..."
...
Listening to the surroundings, Gusu Qingwen felt herself imnsely fortunate, having such a husband, what more could one wish for...
At this mont, i Zhi directly stood up.
"Everyone, for the sake of preserving your lives and ensuring nothing goes wrong with this hidden sect conference, we have kept sothing secret from Gwen."
Upon hearing i Zhi's words, everyone looked over.
i Zhi continued, "I want to tell you all that this young talent who saved everyone, is none other than our Spirit Sect Master..."
What? Spirit Sect Master?! Everyone present was stunned.
Wu Weier and Wu Cheng's eyes widened. During this period, Ding Fan had been with them all along. They truly never imagined that the person of similar age to them was the sect master of the Spirit Sect, one of the Three Great Inner Hidden Sects!
Beside them, Na Cheng also had a face full of disbelief!
The most surprised person wasn't anyone else; it was precisely Gusu Qingwen.
Previously, when Ding Fan accidentally entered the Immortal Sect, he was just an ordinary person with average cultivation. However, in such a short ti, Ding Fan had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
First to be ntioned was Ding Fan's cultivation.
In the desert, Ding Fan demonstrated his cultivation, initially unable to defeat Gusu Qingwen, but after a brief period, his cultivation reached a level where he could completely overpower her.
Even more unbelievable now was that in such a short span of ti, Ding Fan had beco the Spirit Sect Master, equal to the Immortal Sect...
At this mont, Gusu Qingwen recalled the words Ding Fan once told her in the Dire Straits Palace.
Ding Fan once said, within three years, he would surely beco a great hero...
Back then, Gusu Qingwen thought Ding Fan was rely speaking casually, but now it seems, Ding Fan hadn't even used three years and had already achieved this.
To understand, Ding Fan's current accomplishnts are sothing many people wouldn't achieve in several lifetis...
Others present, upon learning that Ding Fan was the Spirit Sect Master, couldn't conceal their astonishnt. However, after the shock, everyone felt that Ding Fan becoming the Spirit Sect Master was a natural progression.
Take this hidden sect conference for example, Ding Fan's strategic intelligence and effective command, such a person, is he not suited to be the Spirit Sect Master, then who could possibly be qualified?
After i Zhi introduced Ding Fan's identity, Ding Fan stood directly on a large boulder.
Revealing the Spirit Sect Master identity was sothing Ding Fan had previously discussed with i Zhi and Zhao Shanhe.
The Spirit Sect's six disciples held off the Ghost Sect's frenzied attack, and at this mont, soone needed to stand tall, rallying all the hidden sect martial artists to rise and resist the Ghost Sect.
This person to stand tall could only be the Spirit Sect Master, the most qualified. Thus, i Zhi stepping forward to reveal Ding Fan's identity was foreseen.
"Everyone, you have all seen, the Ghost Sect is recklessly attacking, I believe by now you all should understand that even if you don't provoke the Ghost Sect, they will not spare you, the Ghost Sect will still annihilate your sects!" Ding Fan declared loudly.
Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, everyone expressed agreent, while beside them, Na Cheng lowered his head in sha.
"Let tell you all, the Defensive Array outside was arranged by our Spirit Sect, however, this array won't hold for long, and when it falls, the Ghost Sect will still invade." Ding Fan stated.
Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, everyone panicked.
Ding Fan glanced around and then said, "Everyone, this is already a critical mont, are you prepared to submit to death, or unite with our Spirit Sect to resist the enemy, that is up to you."
"We will resist together with Sect Master Ding!" At this mont, soone from the crowd shouted. "Waiting is death; perhaps fighting gives us a chance to survive. We are willing to follow the Spirit Sect's lead!"
"We are also willing to follow the Spirit Sect!"
"Fight the Ghost Sect!"...
All at once, everyone present declared their stance.
"Sect Master Ding!" At this mont, Na Cheng stepped out. "Previously, I was misled by the Ghost Sect Master's words and almost brought harm to everyone! I hope the Sect Master won't bla !"
Ding Fan at this mont glanced admiringly at Na Cheng.
One must understand, Na Cheng, after all, is the Sect Master of Ming Sect, and to admit his own mistake in front of so many people is a very comndable thing.
"Sect Master Na, you're being too courteous. The people of Ghost Sect are full of tricks, you were rely incited by them," Ding Fan said.
Na Cheng took a deep breath and then said to Ding Fan, "Sect Master Ding, in the fight against Ghost Sect, without an alliance leader, without a leader, it is impossible for commands to be executed or restrictions to be observed! I am willing to nominate Sect Master Ding as the Alliance Hierarch of the Hidden Sects of the world!"
Nominating the Sect Master!
Once Na Cheng proposed this, the people present began to echo his sentints.
"Yes, Sect Master Ding is ticulous in his thinking. With him leading, we can surely deal with those Ghost Sect scoundrels properly..."
...
There were no objections to the idea of endorsing Ding Fan as the Alliance Hierarch; originally, Ding Fan was already the Sect Master of Spirit Sect, the strongest among everyone. Having him as Sect Master, no one would be unconvincing.
Gusu Qingwen never took her eyes off Ding Fan for a mont.
For thousands of years, the Hidden Sects have never heard of having an Alliance Hierarch. Should Ding Fan be elected, he would undoubtedly achieve a milestone unprecedented in history.
It must be acknowledged that despite nurous Ancient Martial Arts predecessors, none had ever reached such a height, and Ding Fan would have instantly reached the pinnacle of life.
At this ti, the Ghost Sect people were aggressively attacking from the foot of the mountain; the situation was urgent, and it was no ti for politeness.
"In that case, I shall accept." Ding Fan said.
At this mont Na Cheng said, "Alliance Leader Ding, from now on, whatever order you give, we from Ming Sect will execute it diligently."
Ming Sect was second only to the Three Great Inner Hidden Sects, and with Na Cheng stepping up to show determination, what more could others say? Everyone began to express their resolve.
"Since the Ghost Sect people are at the foot of the mountain, a matter concerning life or death for us all, I will not hold back," Ding Fan said loudly. "In a mont, everyone will rush down the mountain gate together and battle with the Ghost Sect."
No one had any objections to Ding Fan's suggestion.
If they didn't strive forward now, should the Ghost Sect people rush up, those killed would be none other than themselves...
"Sect Master Ding, won't you be accompanying us?" soone asked at this mont.
Ding Fan shook his head slightly. "The Ghost Sect is powerful now; engaging directly would require a great sacrifice for us to win. I must go to the rear of Ghost Sect to disrupt their camp."
To the rear of Ghost Sect?
"Alliance Leader Ding, you are now the Alliance Hierarch of the Hidden Sects. Going to the rear of the Ghost Sect is extrely dangerous," Na Cheng said with furrowed brows.
"The situation is urgent now, there's no other way; as long as the rear of Ghost Sect is in chaos, our chance of victory increases significantly," Ding Fan said.
In the Cultivation World, Ding Fan had experienced many battles of cultivators; when both sides are equally matched, what counts is the montum.
At this mont, Ding Fan can only sneak to the rear of Ghost Sect to destabilize their montum, thereby increasing the probability of winning.
Ding Fan did not waste any more words with the crowd; he directly arranged for i Zhi and Zhao Shanhe to organize everyone, and as soon as they saw smoke and fire rising from the rear camp of Ghost Sect, they should lead everyone to charge down the mountain.
Although Na Cheng wanted to accompany Ding Fan to the back, he had to decline.
After all, Ding Fan still had the Flying Sword with him; even if he couldn't win, he could escape, but bringing Na Cheng along would only be a burden.
"Ding Fan, I'll wait here for you. You must co back safely," Gusu Qingwen ca to Ding Fan's side when he was about to leave.
Gusu Qingwen was aware of her own abilities. She knew the best way to help Ding Fan was to wait here for him; tagging along would only cause trouble for Ding Fan.
Ding Fan nodded. "Rest assured."
After these words, Ding Fan turned and swiftly darted down the mountain.
Watching Ding Fan's back, Gusu Qingwen stood in a daze; once again, she recalled the words she had said before.
'My desired companion must be a rare hero both in heaven and on earth, soone who roams the world, with achievents that surpass the four corners...'
At this mont, Gusu Qingwen felt a profound gratitude toward the heavens for favoring her by sending such a hero beside her.
Although she had almost lost Ding Fan once, fortunately, it wasn't too late...
Thinking of having soone like Ding Fan for the rest of her life, Gusu Qingwen felt a surge of contentnt.
It was not in vain this lifeti...
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A pavilion at a distant spot below Chessboard Mountain.
At this mont, a young man was anxiously gazing at Chessboard Mountain, which remained unyielding in the far distance.
"Young Master, I sense a change. The Nine Heavens Thunder Array hasn't been activated; forcefully attacking like this isn't a solution..." Gui Zhen ca over to say beside the young man.
The young man snorted disdainfully. "Even without the Nine Heavens Thunder Array, I shall annihilate the hidden sects' martial artists on Chessboard Mountain!"
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