Chapter 2388: Arranging Aftermath

Herr Qianjun broke through to the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm, and several young masters of the Herr Family also made breakthroughs. Some disciples of the Herr Family even awakened the Seventh Level Samurai inheritance.

Ding Aoshuang reached the mid-stage of the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm, and Crimson Flame is also at the mid-stage of the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm. Ye Li broke through to the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm, and many experts from the Northern Wastelands raised their realms as well.

As for the Barbarian Lands.

With the countless Spiritual Material Resources brought back by Ding Fan, the cultivation speed of many experts there skyrocketed like a rocket, and suddenly each race had more than a dozen experts at the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm.

Ding Fan and Ling Gang made a total of four transactions. He no longer exchanged for Purple Glowing Stones but purchased countless Spiritual Materials. Excess Purple Glowing Stones had no effect, but a large amount of Spiritual Materials allowed many to break through, enhancing the overall combat capability of the Northern Wastelands.

The only regret is that no one broke through to the Seventh Level Realm of the Divine Realm!

Ding Fan gave Zhong Zhiyong and Zhao Tianyong each a set of materials for impacting the Seventh Level of the Divine Realm. Both went into closed-door training for half a year and ultimately failed. Ding Fan also gave five sets of materials to experts in the Barbarian Lands; five peak experts at the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm attempted the breakthrough simultaneously, but none succeeded.

Ding Fan now stays in the Barbarian Lands. If nothing else, he spends almost all his time on the snow mountain. He can cultivate anywhere, but he still chooses the Rakshasa Snow Mountain. Perhaps Herr Ningshuang can sense that he is nearby, making her feel more at ease and less afraid.

Today, Ding Fan is finally ready to exit his retreat. His face shows a relaxed smile. He doesn’t go out immediately; instead, he turns his head to look at Herr Ningshuang inside the ice coffin.

Yes!

He has been cultivating in the Ice Chamber. It’s very cold here. If he doesn’t use True Yuan to resist the cold, he would quickly freeze. Continuously operating True Yuan is extremely difficult; even with True Yuan resisting the ice, it’s very uncomfortable.

Ding Fan doesn’t mind. Herr Ningshuang is now suffering ten thousand times more than he is; his suffering is nothing. In such harsh conditions, his body’s ability to resist the cold has improved. Now, even in colder places, he wouldn’t feel too strong a sensation.

“Ningshuang, I may have to leave you for a while.”

Ding Fan rubbed his hands lightly on the ice, his eyes full of love, as if speaking like a silly devotee: “I’ve just broken through; I am now at the Fifth Level of the Divine Realm. The Divine Weapon has fused four times. This time, I’m going out to find an antidote for you. Trust me, I’ll get the antidote this time, and you’ll wake up soon.”

In the past year and eleven months, Ding Fan went out only four times. Handling various matters wasted a lot of time, so his actual closed-door cultivation time was only a year and six months.

This cultivation speed can be considered very fast, not slower than Zhao Xiner. However, compared to Ling Wanru, it is still a bit behind. Ling Wanru’s realm seems to be one level higher than Ding Fan’s.

He whispered a few more words, then resolutely stood up and walked out. Opening the door, he saw that Herr Rufeng was sitting in the hall, and Sirius was curled up at her feet. During this time, Sirius and Herr Rufeng’s relationship had improved greatly. When Ding Fan was in closed-door training, Sirius was basically with Herr Rufeng.

“Woo woo~”

Sirius jumped up immediately upon seeing Ding Fan, pouncing into his arms and being very affectionate. Herr Rufeng woke up startled, opened her eyes, looked at Ding Fan, and said, “Ding Fan, are you planning to go out?”

“Yes!”

Ding Fan nodded and said, “Rufeng, this time I may take some time out. If you have anything to do, go find Family Head Ye. It’s best not to leave here. The situation… We can’t let the outside know. Otherwise, we’ll all die.”

“Mm.”

Herr Rufeng is now very sensible. She nodded and said, “I’m no longer a child. I understand. I’m not going anywhere; I’ll stay here with my sister. But I do miss my aunt a little.”

“I see.”

Ding Fan thought for a moment and said, “Otherwise… this time, why don’t you and your sister-in-law go out, see your aunt, and then come back? However, about the things here, you can’t tell your aunt anything. I must be present when you talk.”

“It’s fine.”

Herr Rufeng pouted and said, “I’m not going out. I want to cultivate quickly. When you come back, I want to break through to the Fifth Level of the Divine Realm.”

“Alright then.”

Ding Fan nodded and said, “If you need anything, tell Family Head Ye. As long as it’s not excessive, he’ll give it to you. Sirius, I’m taking you with me this time. You stay here and cultivate well.”

Watching Ding Fan walk out, Herr Rufeng thought for a moment and said, “Ding Fan, be careful and make sure you come back.”

She could tell that Ding Fan was definitely not going to an ordinary place this time; she could see something on Ding Fan’s face, and she was a little worried.

Ding Fan turned back and smiled at Rufeng, saying, “Don’t worry, I, Ding Fan, am like a cat with nine lives. This lousy heaven won’t take my life. Just take good care of yourself. I’m leaving.”

Ding Fan instructed Ye Li and others on some matters, then walked into the teleportation array. The teleportation array in the Barbarian Lands had been constructed a long time ago. Ding Fan was directly transported to the passage outside the exit and then entered the Tigertooth Ape’s otherworld.

Now, more people were in the Tigertooth Ape’s otherworld. Meng Tian had moved a small family’s people here, letting them occupy this otherworld. This way, even if an enemy came in, it would buy a lot of time, and the Barbarian Lands would not be exposed.

Ding Fan continued teleporting all the way back to Dream Love City.

He immediately called Madam Yan to learn about the situation in the Northern Wastelands. After confirming that it was very safe, he instructed Madam Yan on some matters. Then he called in Zhong Zhiyong and Zhao Tianyong, and specifically asked to have Ding Aoshuang come out, giving them some instructions.

“Ding Fan, where do you want to go?”

Ding Aoshuang felt something was off. Although these instructions seemed usual, she felt an air of settling affairs, which made her a bit anxious.

“I’m not going anywhere.”

Ding Fan chuckled softly and said, “Master Aunt, I am going to check out an otherworld. I’ve heard there are spiritual materials we need in there. But this otherworld is in the northern part of the Central Plains, and going there and back will take a lot of time. Don’t worry, Master Aunt. I’m going with Ling Wanru, and there are experts from Spirit Dragon Hall accompanying us.”

Ding Aoshuang felt at ease hearing that experts from Spirit Dragon Hall were accompanying him. Ding Fan bid farewell to Ding Aoshuang, and under the watchful eyes of Zhong Zhiyong, Zhao Tianyong, and Madam Yan, he walked into the teleportation array alone and disappeared.

Zhong Zhiyong, Zhao Tianyong, and Madam Yan looked at each other, concern evident in their eyes. Unlike Ding Aoshuang, they were not so easily deceived. Unlike Lu Feixue, they all detected something special in Ding Fan’s words.

This time, Ding Fan was surely off to risk his life. If Ding Fan were to die, the Aotian Empire might immediately fall apart…

In the past time, Ding Fan hadn’t made any agreement with Ling Wanru. However, Ling Wanru once mentioned that the Demon-Slaying Hall would restart in two years, and Ding Fan arrived just a month before. He had just broken through to the Fifth Level of the Divine Realm and hadn’t even had time to study the matter of divine sense before rushing to the field with his unstable realm.

If he couldn’t enter the Demon-Slaying Hall this time, Ding Fan would have to wait another three years. He couldn’t wait any longer.

Since Ding Fan’s last negotiation with Ling Xiaotian, Ling Wanru had been in closed-door cultivation. For nearly two years, Ling Wanru hadn’t emerged.

Ding Fan had sought out Ling Gang several times, but each time he asked about Ling Wanru, Ling Gang said she was in closed-door cultivation. Ding Fan was afraid Ling Wanru would forget about the hall, so he came out a month early to find her, hoping to ensure she remembered.

In nearly two years, there had been no word from Xia Mengqing. Hundreds of billions of Purple Glowing Stones had been thrown out, but no one had claimed them. Some people had come to offer information, but none of it was accurate.

Ding Fan had once secretly sent Meng Tian down Frostbite Cliff to find Ding Aohuang. But Meng Tian dared not go further after descending halfway, claiming he sensed a deadly danger. If he continued, he would surely die. Ding Fan couldn’t force Meng Tian, so he temporarily shelved the matter.

Two of the three matters had no end in sight. Ding Fan could only rely on the Demon-Slaying Hall. Ling Wanru had said that as long as one had points in the Demon-Slaying Hall, everything would be easier, so he was eager to enter.

Upon arriving at Spirit Dragon City, Ding Fan walked into Spirit Dragon Corporation. Every time he came before, he stayed here.

“Young Master Ding is here!”

Upon entering the corporation, the president personally received him and led him to a luxurious hall. Ding Fan had no time for small talk and directly asked, “Has Miss Ling emerged from seclusion?”

The president appeared like a middle-aged man, exuding a very friendly air, with a very amicable face. However, upon hearing Ding Fan’s question, his face immediately turned sour. He apologized, saying, “Young Master Ding, I am merely a small steward in Spirit Dragon Hall. How could I possibly know about Miss Ling’s matters? Please don’t make this difficult for me!”

“Alright, then. Can you at least help me convey a message to Ling Gang?”

Ding Fan knew his authority was insufficient, so he could only see Ling Gang. Previously, whenever he came, he discussed trades with Ling Gang. Ling Gang always came, so the corporate president didn’t inquire further.

Half an hour later, Ling Gang appeared, but he didn’t seem particularly friendly. Just like before, Ling Gang waved the corporate president away before asking Ding Fan, “What have you brought this time?”

“Nothing.”

Ding Fan shook his head. Although he still had plenty of spiritual materials, he wasn’t ready to sell them yet. The materials he’d traded for were enough for him and his subordinates to cultivate for decades.