Watching the Mysterious Thunder Formation disappear, Ding Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then his body went limp as he sat on the ground. At this moment, Ding Fan was utterly exhausted; the massive transmission of Arctic Chill had led to the rapid depletion of his Divine Vigor.

At this moment, Wang Hu and the others saw this scene and immediately went limp, lying on the ground without a shred of strength. The thrilling scene that had just transpired still lingered in their hearts. They were all deeply amazed, never expecting the Sect Master to actually break the ancient Mysterious Thunder Formation, it was simply unbelievable!

The crowd recalled how the Sect Master, disregarding his own safety, had exerted himself to expel those cold airs, forming a thick layer of ice to help them withstand the Mysterious Thunder in the sky. Their hearts were filled with gratitude, knowing that without the Sect Master's timely intervention, they would have been struck dead by the thunder.

Furthermore, the Sect Master totally disregarded his own life to help them resist the thunder. This kindness was deeply etched into their hearts, and for the rest of their lives, their fate belonged to the Sect Master. Wang Hu's gratitude towards his elder brother was beyond words.

However, Wang Hu was different from the others. He had long decided that his life belonged to Ding Fan; this elder brother had saved him countless times. Without him, Wang Hu would have died at the hands of those dissolute disciples of the Dayang Sect.

For a while, everyone remained silent, tacitly agreeing to focus on recovering their bodies. After some time, Ding Fan finally restored some Divine Vigor; during this period, he had taken a pill to enhance his vigor, otherwise he wouldn't have recovered so quickly.

Ding Fan stood up, walked to Wang Hu and the others, and began to inspect the elders with more severe injuries. After a quick examination, he realized that they weren't gravely injured; their Dantians were just slightly affected by the thunder, causing some unstable energy. Ding Fan immediately took out some supreme quality healing pills for the injured elders to consume.

The severely injured elders, shocked to see the supreme quality healing pills given by the Sect Master, were filled with gratitude towards Ding Fan. For a moment, they didn't know how to express their thanks, and finally squeezed out four words:

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

"..."

"Don't say more, focus on healing, we can't afford to waste time now." Ding Fan could tell they wanted to express their gratitude, but he cut them off directly. Ding Fan didn't need gratitude; most of these elders were former Dayang Sect members, rescued from The Great Wilderness Mountain by Ding Fan.

Naturally, Ding Fan regarded these people as brothers, and Dayang Sect's future depended heavily on these elders. Ding Fan knew if they truly wanted to thank him, they should thank Dayang Sect and offer their lives when Dayang Sect faces danger. That would make Ding Fan truly satisfied...

Then Ding Fan walked over to Wang Hu, performed a check, and found that Wang Hu wasn't severely injured either; with rest and some pills, he would recover fully. Most of the people only had complete exhaustion of True Qi without suffering major injuries.

After all, Ding Fan's formation, along with the Pure Thunder Pill and ice layer, had shared most of the thunder's impact for them. Consequently, they didn't endure much thunderstrike.

About an hour passed, and everyone, including Ding Fan, had mostly recovered. The elders who'd initially suffered serious injuries from the thunderstrike healed significantly after consuming Ding Fan's supreme quality healing pills, after all, they were supreme quality healing pills.

Such pills were impossible to find on the market. Not to mention cultivators in the Spirit Severing Initial Stage or Nascent Soul Late Stage, even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would struggle to obtain one. Hence, they felt incredibly lucky to have a Grade Nine Alchemist as their Sect Master; it was truly fortunate...

"Thank you, Sect Master, for saving our lives. Hereafter, our lives are yours, take them whenever you wish, we willingly comply!"

"Indeed, without the Sect Master, we would be surely dead today! Thank you, Sect Master..."

"Thank you, Sect Master…"

"Thank you, Sect Master, for the life-saving grace…"

…

Everyone knelt before Ding Fan, expressing sincere gratitude towards him. In their hearts, they knew that with such a sect leader, even if they were to die for the sect one day, they would do so without regret, willingly! Wang Hu also knelt among them, filled with gratitude towards the elder brother.

"Stand up, we are brothers, there's no need to thank me. None of you can afford to die until the Dayang Sect is revived!"

Ding Fan accepted everyone's bow in his heart, while verbally comforting them.

"Yes!"

...

Upon hearing the sect leader's words, everyone responded earnestly, their hearts naturally considering the revival of the Dayang Sect as their most important mission. They also understood that even if their lives were entrusted to the sect, the sect leader would only claim them for the sake of the Dayang Sect. Clearly, they knew it was better to dedicate their lives to the Dayang Sect, sharing its fate together.

At this moment, Ding Fan had already dismantled the ancient Mysterious Thunder Formation here, and now there was no danger. He instructed the following large troops to enter directly, establishing the Dayang Sect here, as there were not only the dismantled ancient Mysterious Thunder Formation but also other ancient formations, including the Concealment Formation, Defensive Array, and Spirit Gathering Array.

Ding Fan could see that the rank of these formations was very high, though due to their lengthy existence, some energy had dissipated. But Ding Fan believed that once he reinforced these formations, they would be incredibly powerful. Additionally, establishing the Dayang Sect here was strategically important because of the area's rich Spiritual Energy and naturally concealed geographical location, reinforced by ancient concealment formations, making it difficult for regular cultivators to find it—even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would struggle.

Soon, all of Dayang Sect's cultivators entered, and under Ding Fan's leadership, they arrived at the plains beside the lake resembling the Heavenly Pool. Ding Fan shared his thoughts with the elders of the Great Ocean Sect, and everyone eagerly agreed, realizing this location was ideal for establishing the sect and beneficial for its future development.

Having gained everyone's approval, Ding Fan delegated the sect establishment task entirely to Wang Hu and others. Meanwhile, he walked towards the lake, curious about it since, despite the high altitude, an unexpected lake existed here—a true marvel worth exploring.

After gaining a general understanding of the formations, Ding Fan had yet to delve deep into the lake's mystery. He needed to understand its formation. Contemplating the lake's Spiritual Energy richness, he deduced that the lush vegetation here resulted in significant evaporation compared to ordinary places.

Moreover, Ding Fan noted that the mountain peaks surrounding this area were slightly higher, and his Divine Sense discovered a vast river behind the opposite mountain. He deduced that seventy percent of this lake's water vapor originated from the river and was driven by the southern winds to cause rainfall here.

Coupled with the dense vegetation's evaporation, it ultimately formed this crystal-clear lake.

Arriving at the lake's edge, Ding Fan cupped the water and was pleasantly surprised by its abundant Spiritual Energy, realizing this location was indeed the perfect choice for the Dayang Sect's establishment. Drinking from this lake would significantly benefit cultivation, as the water was rich in Spiritual Energy.

Ding Fan felt exceedingly satisfied with the area, considering the presence of numerous Yuan Beasts in the hidden valleys. Though powerful Yuan Beasts were absent, it made for an excellent training ground for developing combat skills amongst the Dayang Sect disciples. As the sect formation progressed, disciples could venture outside for hunting, obtaining Yuan Beast fur or Crystal Cores, desirable commodities for Spirit Stone exchanges. The sect could trade Medicine Pills with the disciples, eventually forming a highly organized sect system.

After a quick survey, Ding Fan entered a simple tent to begin cultivation, with a disciple guarding outside.

Under Wang Hu and the elders' arrangements, Dayang Sect's disciples were busily engaged, tasked with establishing the sect here permanently. No longer could they rely on crude wooden structures; instead, they aimed to build lasting, sturdy buildings such as pavilions.

Some disciples were responsible for felling trees, others for fetching water and mud, while others managed measurements and planning. All disciples contributed to the sect's construction endeavors. As cultivators, they built much faster than ordinary people, and within half a month, under Wang Hu and several elders' command, numerous structures were completed, including a spacious, beautiful pavilion for the sect leader's residence and assembly hall, alongside essential sect locations.

Additionally, the disciples' quarters were built, including training grounds for disciples. Most necessary sect buildings were established. Ding Fan felt quite content witnessing this progress; Dayang Sect finally settled down, no longer wandering and was indeed safe from the Wild Wolf Gang.

Finally, Dayang Sect could focus on development without constant relocation concerns. Ding Fan soon moved into the sect leader's pavilion, enjoying a spacious suite complete with all necessary furnishings and decorated to his taste. Ding Fan found the pavilion suitable for rest and cultivation, conveniently located near the sect's conference hall, enabling him to make announcements effortlessly.