For a moment, the numerous elders truly did not expect that Ding Fan, a mere outer disciple, could seriously injure that disciple even under the obstruction of an elder. Such strength indeed cannot be ignored, and clearly, this level of power among the outer disciples definitely makes him a standout.

At this time, for these elders, one is a sect-protected genius, and the other is a truly rebellious genius of an outsider disciple. They neither want to offend that sect elder nor wish to see a sect genius being oppressed like this.

They are somewhat in a dilemma for a moment.

At this moment, a woman beside He Zenfen, the Sect Master of Dayang Sect, was shocked upon seeing this scene. She had recognized Ding Fan long ago, and this woman was He Qianyao, the one whom Ding Fan had saved multiple times.

In fact, from the beginning of the big competition among the outer disciples, He Qianyao had been continuously searching for him, but unfortunately, there were simply too many disciples below. Fortunately, she found Ding Fan in his battle with Gu Feng. Ding Fan's performance indeed did not disappoint her.

He defeated Gu Feng with a powerful move. While everyone was shocked by Ding Fan, He Qianyao appeared quite delighted and not too surprised because she had already known of Ding Fan's strength. And, unknowingly from when, she always had a special feeling for Ding Fan—a feeling between man and woman.

However, He Qianyao was somewhat unwilling to admit it in her heart, maybe because girls are generally shy and reserved about such matters. At first, He Qianyao was not very sure about this feeling, after all, with her charm, quite a number of excellent male cultivators were pursuing her.

Why would she, without reason, fall in love with a man she had only met a few times? Although Ding Fan had saved her several times, that should not be enough to make her admit she liked him, right?

When she encountered Ding Fan while venturing recklessly to seize treasures on Beihou Mountain, and was rescued by Ding Fan again, He Qianyao's heart raced like a little deer. At that time, her emotional response was quite evident. Finally, when she learned that Ding Fan was a Dayang Sect sect disciple, her heart clearly told her that she indeed liked him a lot!

Immediately during the escape from the beast tide, He Qianyao was no longer as cold and aloof, for she was facing a man whom she liked. It was evident that her more tender side as a woman was showing.

However, He Qianyao was also a smart woman and naturally knew some tricks in the pursuit between man and woman. Clearly, she was very aware she could not be too proactive; she needed to make Ding Fan fall in love with her as well, even though she knew Ding Fan had been looking for several women who seemed very important to him.

But He Qianyao's innate confidence told her that nobody else could be her match and that the man she fancied would definitely also fancy her. After all, her background was self-explanatory, and purely discussing looks, she could easily outshine many female cultivators.

Of course, this was not just her self-conceit. The evaluations within the sect of this sect master's cherished daughter were indeed very high.

Many sect disciples admired the sect master's beloved daughter, to the extent she was considered the goddess of the entire sect. After all, not only was her appearance breathtaking, but her cultivation and background were also what many men would consider the most perfect goddess in their hearts.

She was simply the embodiment of beauty, wealth, and charm!

If someone could marry such a goddess, in the eyes of some male cultivators, it wouldn't matter even if their lifespan was shortened by a dozen years.

Compared to Zhou Xiao, He Qianyao would definitely have the upper hand, whether in terms of appearance or background, which are definitely not something Zhou Xiao could match. Even though Zhou Xiao's cultivation was slightly higher than He Qianyao's, everyone knew it was just because He Qianyao was not that inclined to train diligently.

One must know, her father was the Sect Master, casually providing some cultivation resources, which were absolutely extraordinary.

How could ordinary female cultivator disciples compare? But Zhou Xiao was not a woman who would show off her charm, only treating He Qianyao as a senior sister. Because Zhou Xiao had certain admirers pursuing her among the outer disciples.

However, in Ding Fan's eyes, neither He Qianyao nor Zhou Xiao had much to do with him, although both were beautiful, they were slightly inferior compared to any of Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, or Ye Ningbing.

In contrast, Ding Fan was entirely focused on finding these three, with truly no time to spare for other female cultivators.

But in He Qianyao's heart, things were not as pure as Ding Fan thought. When she saw Ding Fan questioning the elder at that moment, she couldn't help but feel her heart flutter again. You have to know which outer disciple would dare to question an elder like this, this was simply too cool!

However, at this moment, He Qianyao was also very worried about Ding Fan since that was a sect elder, not an ordinary disciple. But what Ding Fan said, she also felt was right. Yet because her father was the Sect Master, she understood some of the considerations of the sect's high echelon in decision-making, and knew that her father was not stepping out because of that elder.

After all, even if a disciple had exceptional talent, their potential would not surpass the contribution of a sect elder to the sect, particularly since the elder's strength should not be underestimated.

She dared not say much for the moment, only nervously watching the situation on the martial arts platform.

At this time, the black-faced elder, upon hearing Ding Fan's words, couldn't help but have his face become so sullen that water seemed to drip off. Clearly, he started at a disadvantage but certainly would not allow a mere outer disciple to trample on his dignity so casually.

"Alright... No matter what you say, today I will clean house for the Sect!"

The Black-faced Elder roared, his aura suddenly surging, preparing to strike Ding Fan fiercely. Ding Fan, witnessing this, promptly mobilized his True Qi, although compared to the opponent he was far inferior, but there was no other choice.

If it doesn't work, just escape; such a Sect is not worth staying in.

"Haha... truly splendid! The magnificent Dayang Sect treats such an outstanding disciple this way! It's truly splendid! Today you've truly opened our eyes, no wonder the Dayang Sect can't compare to decades ago, it seems the days of its absence are truly near! Haha..."

At this moment, Zhang Qiang, the short Sect Master of the Four Seas Sect, stood up with a contemptuous and smug expression.

Though Zhang Qiang appeared to be a weathered elder, no one dared to underestimate his strength, knowing he too was a Sect Master, existing at the same rank as He Zenfen. Zhang Qiang's voice was extremely loud, clearly heard by every cultivator disciple present.

The Black-faced Elder was momentarily stunned, staring at the elder without knowing how to respond, feeling both angry and furious inside, yet dared not show it, for he was a Sect Master, although he himself was a Sect Elder, he was not at the same rank.

Zhang Qiang, with a disdainful face, walked onto the Martial Arts Platform, approaching Ding Fan and Wang Hu, while other Sect Masters also looked around at the Dayang Sect members with disdain, then followed Zhang Qiang to the platform.

Afterwards, the elder Zhang Qiang continued:

"This disciple, you are excellent, the Dayang Sect does not understand how to cherish talent, and even wants to expel you from the Sect, abolishing your cultivation. How about you, young man, bring your brothers to our Sect? Although our Sect isn't as powerful or profound as the Dayang Sect, we are willing to exert every effort to cultivate you and your brothers. The cultivation resources we invest will certainly not be less than the Dayang Sect! How about it, young man? Consider it?"

At this time, Zhang Qiang looked at Ding Fan with a kind face, no trace of his previous disdain and contempt for the Dayang Sect, sincerely wanting to recruit such an excellent disciple.

Clearly, the talents displayed by Ding Fan and Wang Hu have fully earned the admiration of elder Zhang Qiang.

At this point, publicly recruiting disciples in front of all the Dayang Sect disciples, many were at a loss for what this Sect was thinking, feeling greatly indignant. But the actions the Black-faced Elder took against Ding Fan indeed left them—these Sect disciples—speechless at the start.

Snap!

The most furious within the Sect had to be He Zenfen, seeing Zhang Qiang of the Four Seas Sect openly recruiting the sect's talented disciples was simply too much. Even if the Sect had done something wrong, it was the Sect's own matter.

When was it the place for an outsider to point fingers and recruit disciples? It's simply too much!

He Zenfen angrily slammed the table, standing up with a glare, addressing Zhang Qiang and the others:

"When did the affairs of our Dayang Sect become the concern of an outsider to point fingers! And openly recruit our disciples, are you mocking our Dayang Sect? Do you want to challenge our Dayang Sect?"

He Zenfen said with a face full of anger.

Clearly, he has recognized that this elder suddenly gathering in the sect during the outsider disciple competition was not bearing any goodwill.

But He Zenfen did not expect these small sects to dare to openly recruit his disciples, is this a declaration of war against the Dayang Sect?

With He Zenfen saying this angrily, promptly all the other sect elders stood up together, clearly angered by the actions of these outsider sect masters, as this was the Sect's own affairs, no matter how wrong, it wasn't the place for outsiders to intervene.

Clearly, these Dayang Sect elders were very angry. Yet all the elders had stood up, but a Dayang Sect elder at one position still played with a few staffs, watching the scene with interest, from which his seat apparently showed his not simple identity and high status.

However, the old man's face showed no anger, while the elders and Sect Master He Zenfen were solely focused on the outsider sect masters' actions, momentarily neglecting this elder.

The disciples below, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but feel tense, looking at the outsider elders with fury, believing their actions were truly excessive!

Although most Sect disciples knew not the identities of these elders, knowing this was their Dayang Sect, a formidable presence in the northeastern region, anyone wanting to stir trouble here was akin to seeking death!