At this moment, the cultivator at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage heard Ding Fan's words and was momentarily stunned. He carefully examined Ding Fan, clearly realizing that the other was only a cultivator at the Early Nascent Soul Stage who dared to speak such arrogant words. It was simply like he was tired of living. The man at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage then looked at Ding Fan with disdain and said:

"Who gave you the confidence to be so arrogant? I'm telling you, this time next year will be the anniversary of your death."

At this moment, the man at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage looked at Ding Fan with obvious disdain and said.

In the eyes of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, Ding Fan was merely an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, while he was indeed a Middle Stage cultivator. The difference was a full rank apart, and to want to kill an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator was simply as easy as it gets.

At this moment, the woman at the Early Nascent Soul Stage saw the scene with her partner and Ding Fan and couldn't help but find it very amusing. Knowing that her Senior Brother Fang was a Middle Nascent Soul Stage cultivator and an excellent disciple at the top rank in their sect, wanting to kill the opponent who was merely at the Early Nascent Soul Stage was as simple as eating or drinking water.

But the opponent dared to speak boastfully, simply seeking death! At this moment, the woman looked at Ding Fan with disdain and then, with a certain viciousness in her eyes, said to her Senior Brother Fang:

"Senior Brother Fang, cut the nonsense and just kill him! Then cripple that bitch so I can slowly torture her to death!"

At this moment, the woman at the Early Nascent Soul Stage spoke while her eyes filled with venom as she looked at He Qianyao. Clearly, she was very angry, not expecting to be defeated by He Qianyao. In their sect, she was a leading figure, someone undefeated among the Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. Yet, the opponent not only defeated her effortlessly but almost killed her. This was simply a disgrace, and this grudge couldn't just be settled easily.

After all, the woman thought of He Qianyao defeating her and felt utterly humiliated. She had never encountered such an event before. In her sect, she was extremely respected. No one, let alone a beautiful person, dared to defy her, not even talking back. Being subjected to such humiliation, how could she not be furious?

At this moment, He Qianyao overheard the woman's words to the man at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage and couldn't help but find it very amusing. Clearly, she could see that the woman must have been pampered usually and was now filled with resentment due to her defeat. She desperately wanted the cultivator at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage to kill Ding Fan. Yet, He Qianyao felt their intention amusing.

Knowing that Ding Fan was not an average Nascent Soul cultivator, and judging from the expressions of the two, it was clear they hadn't realized Ding Fan was hiding his cultivation. They didn't know Ding Fan's actual cultivation was at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, which clearly said a lot about their strength.

Moreover, He Qianyao knew in her heart that even if they saw Ding Fan's true cultivation, they would absolutely not be a match for him. Knowing that Ding Fan had killed a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage before, this level of strength made fighting a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator extremely simple.

He Qianyao then looked playfully at the two.

Compared to He Qianyao's full confidence, the two children tied up watched the scene between Ding Fan and the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator and couldn't help but feel very worried. Initially, the two children were very happy to see He Qianyao defeat the woman at the Early Nascent Soul Stage, knowing that Ding Fan and his companion appeared to save them, and clearly, Ding Fan and his companion were good people.

Therefore, seeing He Qianyao defeat the opponent, they couldn't be happier. In the children's innocent hearts, the victory of good over evil was naturally a celebratory thing. They also knew that if Ding Fan and his companion could defeat those two villains, they would be saved, making it an even more celebratory event.

However, at this moment, seeing the scene between Ding Fan and the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, their initially happy hearts began to worry and fear. Clearly, the children understood that Ding Fan was merely at the Early Nascent Soul Stage and how could he be a match for the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, if the two rescuers were defeated, their small lives would undoubtedly be doomed here.

At this moment, the two children shouted anxiously to Ding Fan and the others:

"Lost is lost; a bet must be honored. That sister has already won, so you should let us go. Brother, don't fight him; you're not his match; please come save us quickly."

"Lost is lost; debts must be paid! You can't be dishonest!"

At this moment, the boy and girl were speaking to Ding Fan and the two adults. Clearly, the two children weren't very old, but their instincts were sharp, and they could see that Ding Fan would not be a match for the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator. Once the fight began, while a good person winning would be great, if the villain won, they'd lose completely, and their lives would be over.

At this moment, Ding Fan heard the children's words, finding them very endearing, which made his heart tender. Ding Fan flashed a gentle smile at the children, then looked coldly at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage man and said:

"Even children know such things, yet you claim not to. You've already lost the contest; shouldn't you honor the bet?"

Ding Fan said with a mocking tone. To Ding Fan, the opponent was an insignificant existence, not worth taking seriously. He intended to offer them a lifeline, but it seemed they insisted on testing his patience.

"Hmph! If you want to die, I'll make it happen!"

The Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator shouted. He immediately drew a long blade and fiercely slashed at Ding Fan. He intended a quick battle, aware that, despite Ding Fan being an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, caution was warranted. While defeating someone of Ding Fan's rank was certain, it wasn't particularly easy, demanding full effort.

The man's blade was sharp and heavy. It descended upon Ding Fan vertically with great speed and force. This technique carried inertia, making it difficult to block even if one tried. It was a guaranteed lethal blow, unavoidable and unstoppable!

The female cultivator at Early Nascent Soul Stage saw this and felt smug. It was Senior Brother Fang's most renowned strike, not only fast but also powerful. Even a Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivator might struggle to block it. It was clearly a killer strike from Senior Brother Fang.

"Once this novice is dead, it'll be your turn!"

The female cultivator glanced at He Qianyao with satisfaction. She already schemed on how to torment that wench to sate her grudge.

The boy and girl witnessing the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator's strike felt anxious. Even though they hadn't started cultivating yet, children in the Cultivation World understood such matters. That man's strike was powerful, and his cultivation was higher than Ding Fan's. To them, Ding Fan seemed on his last breath...

Seeing this, He Qianyao also hesitated. Despite trusting Ding Fan's capabilities, knowing he had once slain a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, the opponent now was merely a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator. Yet, seeing the ferocity of that strike left her feeling inexplicably worried.

He Qianyao discerned it as a trump card move. Using one immediately demonstrated how seriously Ding Fan was being regarded. If Ding Fan grew complacent, danger was inevitable.

Boom!

Ding Fan casually released a Wind Blade. It shot forward, clashing violently with the opponent's large blade, followed by a muffled sound.

Clang...

The Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator's blade was knocked from his hand by Ding Fan's Wind Blade. The heavy blade hitting the ground made a sharp sound. Shocked, the cultivator's expression turned grim as blood flowed from his hand, the palm burst open at the tiger's mouth. His hand trembled uncontrollably.

Even his entire arm shook from the painful impact of the blade.

The Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator was in disbelief. His full-force strike missed and was easily countered with a mere Wind Blade. This was inconceivable!

Despite having treated Ding Fan with seriousness, the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator's attack was overcome by a simple Wind Blade. It was simply too exaggerated!

Was Ding Fan really an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator? Now he questioned his judgment. After reflection, the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator was convinced Ding Fan wasn't of the Early Nascent Soul Stage rank.

He felt even a Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivator couldn't possess such strength. His eyes filled with shock and regret; if he'd known Ding Fan was this formidable, he'd have left early rather than engage.

Not only was the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator shocked, but so was the Early Nascent Soul Stage female cultivator. The anticipated scenario of Ding Fan being slain by Senior Brother Fang didn't happen. Instead, Ding Fan's simple Wind Blade knocked away Senior Brother Fang's full-force strike. It was truly unbelievable!