"What are you waiting for? Run!"

At this moment, Ding Fan looked at everyone with a face full of surprise and spoke to them.

The three elders on the opposite side were already unable to fight, all severely injured. Seeing this scene now, Ding Fan was evidently very excited. It was clearly the best time to escape!

He Zenfen and the others watched Ding Fan's behavior with a face full of disbelief. It seemed like nothing had happened at all—this was a bit too exaggerated!

He Qianyao was also shocked by Ding Fan's reaction. It seemed like he hadn't done anything at all. She thought to herself that Ding Fan was a bit too outrageous, but now was the time to leave quickly. Obviously, the four elders on the opposite side were heavily injured, and it was the best opportunity to go.

At this time, Elder Zhang Qiang was severely injured, and he no longer had any fighting ability. Clearly, anyone who wanted to intercept Ding Fan's group now would be looking for death when facing the cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage!

"Yes, let's go quickly."

He Qianyao said anxiously.

Everyone heard He Qianyao's words and turned their attention to her, nodding in agreement.

"Yes, let's go."

"Go."

He Zenfen and others saw Elder Zhang Qiang's condition and showed a bit of disdain on their faces, agreeing one after another:

"Go."

Then, everyone started moving in one direction, realizing that Elder Zhang Qiang and the others were out of commission. It was clear they needed to leave quickly, or else when the disciples of the Wild Wolf Gang arrived, it wouldn't be easy to leave.

At this moment, Elder Lao Gao looked at Ding Fan and smiled with relief, then walked over to Ding Fan and spoke earnestly:

"Here, take this piece of jade. Study it well in the future. It contains what you want."

Ding Fan felt puzzled for a moment, but he knew Elder Lao Gao wasn't someone who joked frivolously, so he accepted it courteously and said:

"Thank you, elder."

"You all go first, I'll cover the rear."

Listening to Ding Fan, Elder Lao Gao didn't say any more but directly instructed everyone.

Everyone was puzzled by Elder Lao Gao's words, clearly not understanding his intent since Elder Zhang Qiang and others were too weak to stop them. Why wouldn't Elder Lao Gao leave with them?

He Zenfen was equally perplexed and released his Divine Sense to check for threats but found no one nearby. However, he understood that Elder Lao Gao must have detected something.

At this moment, Ding Fan also released his Divine Sense, furrowing his brow. He clearly felt a powerful elder approaching, promptly alerting He Zenfen and the others:

"Let's hurry, an expert is approaching."

He Zenfen was taken aback, surprised that Ding Fan could sense a strong enemy approaching while his own Divine Sense detected nothing. How could Ding Fan have known? He Qianyao felt anxious upon hearing Ding Fan's words, not expecting a strong enemy to approach so quickly. She was clueless about any imminent danger.

Yet, upon hearing Ding Fan's words, He Qianyao sensed impending doom.

"Want to leave? It's not that easy!"

Suddenly, a loud voice echoed, and an elder in black appeared in everyone's view. The aura emanating from the black-clad elder was incredibly strong, comparable to Elder Lao Gao!

Seeing this, He Qianyao's heart filled with panic, recognizing the terrifying aura as an immense threat. She quickly moved to He Zenfen's side. For her, the cultivation level of the black-clad elder was too formidable to approach.

He Zenfen instantly shielded He Qianyao, knowing that the black-clad elder's cultivation was beyond what ordinary cultivators could handle. Of course, his daughter was no match—they were not opponents for such a foe. As the black-clad elder's face was revealed, He Zenfen froze in shock.

Clearly, he was quite familiar with the black-robed elder opposite him; it was Sun Yi, the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang.

He Zenfen looked at the aura surrounding Sun Yi and couldn't help but frown, obviously not expecting that the other's cultivation had reached this level. It was evident that he was already a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator. It seemed the rumors were not groundless. He Zenfen felt somewhat ashamed; they were both sect leaders, yet the other had already reached the Tribulation stage, while he was only at the Spirit Severing Late Stage.

This gap was clearly significant, and he understood well that such a disparity between sect masters was undoubtedly detrimental to his sect. The destruction of Dayang Sect was definitely not a coincidence. He Zenfen was aware that although his own cultivation was inferior, and the sect's cultivation level was somewhat behind, had it not been for an inner spy removing all the formations within the sect, his Dayang Sect wouldn't be in this state.

However, having a spy within the sect was also a result of his poor management. Clearly, he bore a large part of the responsibility, and He Zenfen had to admit this.

At this moment, Ding Fan, witnessing the scene with the black-robed elder, also became more solemn. It was evident that this opponent's strength was not something he could handle as a cultivator of his level. Judging from the aura emanating from the black-robed elder, even the Fifth Elder might not be a match, as the opponent's cultivation level was evidently in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Such a level was beyond what Ding Fan could easily discern.

This was merely Ding Fan's impression. Clearly, he sensed the black-robed elder's aura was even more solidified than the Fifth Elder's, indicating a cultivation level possibly slightly higher.

Not only did Ding Fan notice this, but the Fifth Elder also became more somber as he observed the black-robed elder with his slightly ghostly smile. Clearly, the enemy's cultivation didn't seem to be much weaker and might even be stronger.

The Fifth Elder understood well that although he had been studying the fist technique from the stele for years, mastering it was not easy. Yet, his cultivation hadn't progressed much, and it seemed the enemy had surpassed him. This caused him to frown slightly, then he solemnly addressed He Zenfen and the others:

"You go first, I'll hold him off."

Upon hearing the Fifth Elder, He Zenfen nodded and said to Ding Fan and the others:

"Follow me!"

At this critical moment, Ding Fan hesitated no longer, nodding quickly; the sooner they withdrew, the better. Besides, the Fifth Elder's cultivation was not much higher than the black-robed elder's — possibly even lower. Ding Fan and the others would not only fail to assist the Fifth Elder, but would become a burden.

He Qianyao then immediately followed in the wake of He Zenfen, Ding Fan, and the others, quickly heading in one direction. The black-robed elder witnessed this and displayed a look of disdain, then flashed directly in front of He Zenfen, Ding Fan, and the others.

"None of you will leave today!"

When He Zenfen and Ding Fan saw the black-robed elder appear before them, they were stunned. They knew the opponent's strength was formidable but did not expect him to be so powerful that he could appear before them in an instant — it was inconceivable!

"Die!"

The black-robed elder wasted no words with Ding Fan and the others, waving his hand as a Wind Blade flew forth. Ding Fan was shocked to see this, recognizing the Wind Blade as a technique he was familiar with. However, the black-robed elder's Wind Blade was far more powerful and fast, clearly indicating full lethal intent without reservation.

Seeing this move, He Zenfen was briefly stunned, quickly mobilizing his True Qi to shield the group. However, just as the opponent's Wind Blade was about to reach the True Qi Membrane, He Zenfen felt a chill of horror, realizing he hadn't anticipated such formidable power from what seemed a random Wind Blade.

Witnessing this, He Qianyao felt intense anxiety. She could see her father was no match for the opponent and couldn't even withstand the Wind Blade, making his situation extremely perilous.

"Father!"

He Qianyao cried out as the Wind Blade approached He Zenfen, aware her father was alone in facing it, and failure to defend would mean he would bear the brunt of the damage.

At this juncture, just as the Wind Blade was about to reach He Zenfen, the Fifth Elder suddenly unleashed a powerful punch, neutralizing the Wind Blade.

Witnessing this, Ding Fan was struck with awe. Clearly, battles between Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators were unmatched by those of ordinary cultivators.

Boom!

With a muffled thud, the two forces canceled each other out.

Watching this unfold, He Qianyao was astounded, and even Ding Fan was deeply shocked, let alone He Qianyao, who, being only in the Early Nascent Soul Stage, felt her heart racing against such a display.

"Old fool, show me what you can do!"

Seeing this, the black-robed elder's expression turned somber as he shouted angrily. He then unleashed a barrage of Wind Blades towards the Fifth Elder, showcasing tremendous strength. Facing the Wind Blades, the Fifth Elder grew more solemn and retaliated with gust-force punches towards them.

Ding Fan was struck with surprise witnessing this, never imagining that the Fifth Elder had perfected the fist technique to the extent of creating wind gusts, a level of mastery far beyond his own.

Ding Fan watched in awe.