Top-tier Unruly Master

Zhang Kaizhi had no reason not to flee at this time.

Back in the Barrier of Zhangjiajie, Ding Fan managed to break the Ancient Array, and even more impressively, he walked out of the barrier alive. Just from this point alone, Zhang Kaizhi would not underestimate Ding Fan. Of the many who entered the Barrier of Zhangjiajie, he hadn't heard of anyone else who had come out alive besides himself.

The main reason why Zhang Kaizhi was able to walk out of Zhangjiajie alive was that he had a map of the barrier; otherwise, he would have been unable to make it.

Thus, out of wariness toward Ding Fan, he had not rashly attacked. When Luo Shui made his move, he was taken down by Ding Fan with a single strike, and that too without the use of any Magic Artifacts.

Keep in mind that was the cultivation of Earth Level Second Grade. Even though Zhang Kaizhi's cultivation was higher than Luo Shui's, he would not be able to take down Luo Shui in one move like that.

It was precisely because of his judgment of the situation that Zhang Kaizhi snatched up Luo Shui's storage ring and chose to flee.

Inside Luo Shui's storage ring was the nine-colored Sky-changing Pearl, which Zhang Kaizhi had obtained in exchange for a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack. Knowing Zhang Kaizhi's character, he never truly intended to use the Sky-changing Pearl as some token of love.

Once he got Luo Shui's virginity, he would find a way to take back the Sky-changing Pearl.

Watching Zhang Kaizhi's escape, the corner of Ding Fan's mouth lifted slightly. "You won't escape today!"

Ding Fan's figure flashed, and he swiftly pursued the fleeing Zhang Kaizhi. He hadn't gotten far before Ding Fan was already in front of him.

"How? How is this possible?" Seeing Ding Fan suddenly appear before him, Zhang Kaizhi's eyes widened in shock.

After all, Zhang Kaizhi was of Earth Level Sixth Grade cultivation. Even if he was no match for Ding Fan, he thought it would still be absolutely possible for him to escape.

But what Zhang Kaizhi found unbelievable was that he had only just started to flee a short distance when Ding Fan had already intercepted him; such incredible speed!

"Die!" Zhang Kaizhi's reaction was exceedingly quick, and he suddenly threw two Wind Blades at Ding Fan.

These two Wind Blades cut through the air, whistling sharply as they went.

"Be careful!" Zhou Ruoran, seeing the Wind Blades, furrowed her brows tightly.

In Zhou Ruoran's view, Ding Fan had just appeared in front of Zhang Kaizhi, who immediately threw the Wind Blades at him—it was all too sudden, so she was quite worried about Ding Fan getting injured.

Even Mu Zi, who always blindly idolized Ding Fan, was looking concerned at this moment. After all, those sneaky Wind Blades were too difficult to defend against.

As Ruoran and Mu Zi were worrying about Ding Fan, his figure suddenly shifted, and the two Wind Blades narrowly missed him, slashing past his sides.

Thump, thump...

Missing their target, the Wind Blades struck a huge tree behind Ding Fan, slicing it cleanly in two!

Ruoran and Mu Zi felt a surge of relief on the side.

Zhang Kaizhi, seeing that his sneaky Wind Blade attack had missed Ding Fan, his expression hardened to the extreme; very few could emerge unscathed from such a situation, but Ding Fan had dodged it.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

After his Wind Blades missed, Zhang Kaizhi's fists rained down like a torrent towards Ding Fan.

The Fist Technique Zhang Kaizhi used was Long-Arm Boxing, a legacy from the ancients he had practiced since childhood. Normally, he wouldn't use it right away when facing an enemy. The fact that he used this technique immediately against Ding Fan showed how deeply he dreaded him.

Zhang Kaizhi's technique was indeed mysterious, and combined with his determination to kill, Ding Fan did take a couple of punches.

Splurt... Ding Fan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Seeing Ding Fan take the punches, Zhang Kaizhi's fists became even more urgent, enveloping Ding Fan within his barrage of punches.

"Kid, to die under my Long-Arm Boxing is an honor for you!" Zhang Kaizhi bellowed.

Mu Zi's brows furrowed deeply at the sight. The current situation clearly saw Ding Fan at a disadvantage, and she was about to rush to help.

But just as Mu Zi was about to rush forward, Zhou Ruoran swiftly grabbed her.

"Us going up there won't help, it will only distract Ding Fan more. What we can do now is stand quietly to the side and watch," Ruoran said to Mu Zi.

After all, Ruoran had seen some of the world while at the Peach Blossom Female Sect.

While Ding Fan might currently be pressured by Zhang Kaizhi's boxing, he hadn't revealed a likely defeat. With the cultivation of Mu Zi and Ruoran being not high, the two of them going up wouldn't possibly aid Ding Fan. Just like Ruoran said, their interference would only burden Ding Fan.

Mu Zi glanced at Ruoran and then slowly nodded her head. Clearly, she understood that what Ruoran said was right.

At that moment, within the arena, Zhang Kaizhi had the upper hand, as Ding Fan was left dodging and parrying. Although he subsequently took two more punches and sustained some injuries, his movement was still fairly agile.

After another five minutes of fierce combat atop the arena, despite Zhang Kaizhi's advantage, he was utterly unable to finish off Ding Fan.

This made Zhang Kaizhi increasingly impatient, his moves growing somewhat sloppy.

"It seems this is all the skill you have," said Ding Fan, who had been on the defensive, his voice calm and cool.

Hearing Ding Fan's words, a shiver ran down Zhang Kaizhi's spine for no apparent reason.

Ding Fan's words, smooth and unruffled, betrayed no sense of urgency from being pressed by Zhang Kaizhi's fists.

"Boy, today I will kill you!" Zhang Kaizhi declared with bolstered vigor.

"Well, I would like to see just how you plan to kill me!" With a flicker of his figure, Ding Fan suddenly unleashed a dazzling light that tore through the sky before shooting straight at Zhang Kaizhi.

Zhang Kaizhi froze, uncertain what Ding Fan had launched at him. Startled, he rolled on the spot. He narrowly dodged the bright light in an extremely awkward manner.

The bright light was chilling to the bone. Though Zhang Kaizhi managed to evade it, as it swept past him, it left him shuddering, a cold shiver running down his spine.

"You…" Just as Zhang Kaizhi scrambled up from the ground, intending to spew some harsh words, he suddenly felt another burst of coldness behind him and quickly dodged to the side.

Spurt…

Despite Zhang Kaizhi's premonition of danger, his evasion was not slick enough, and the bright light turned back, severing his right arm cleanly.

"Ahh…" Zhang Kaizhi screamed in agony.

The pain of losing an arm, who in this world could endure it?

"You… what kind of demon art did you use!" Zhang Kaizhi asked, his face pale as he endured the pain.

At this moment, Ding Fan stood with his hands behind his back, ignoring Zhang Kaizhi entirely. Meanwhile, a flying sword hovered loyally by his side.

"How… how is this possible? That's a flying sword! A flying sword…" Zhang Kaizhi gaped in astonishment.

Ding Fan spoke indifferently, "Last time, within the barrier in Zhangjiajie, you plotted to take my life. Today, you've pursued me relentlessly, making it your time to die."

Suddenly, a fierce killing intent burst forth from Ding Fan, sending chills down the spines of everyone present.

"My time to die?" Zhang Kaizhi's ghastly pale face twisted into a smile.

"Many wish for my death," Zhang Kaizhi sneered. "Pity, the one who will kill me has yet to be born." As he spoke, he reached out with his remaining left hand.

As Zhang Kaizhi made a grabbing motion, the space ring on the hand of his severed arm abruptly appeared on his left hand.

With a flick of his left hand, the nine-colored Sky-changing Pearl that he had acquired at the auction was now in his possession.

"Boy, you should know what this is," Zhang Kaizhi said, his smile carrying a hint of triumph.

Luo Shui, sitting collapsed on the ground not far away, furrowed her brows tightly. The Sky-changing Pearl was the treasure that Zhang Kaizhi had promised her at the auction. She couldn't fathom why he had brought it out now.

Luo Shui didn't understand, but Ding Fan did.

The true Sky-changing Pearl had the ability to alter the weather in a given space. Originally, it was because the blue bead of the Sky-changing Pearl lit up that the entire space had turned into a world of ice and snow.

"What do you intend to do?" Ding Fan asked coldly.

"Hehe…" Zhang Kaizhi laughed brazenly, "From the look on your face, I can tell you recognize the Sky-changing Pearl. This artifact can instantly change a space. Blue can freeze this place in an instant, but what if it's red? I believe this whole place would turn into a sea of fire…"

Luo Shui's expression grew solemn; she seemed to realize that Zhang Kaizhi's intention to give her the Sky-changing Pearl was not a token of affection. He had merely sought a justification for acquiring the treasure.

"Even now, you are still thinking of harming others. It seems you truly deserve to die," Ding Fan said, his killing intent palpable.

"So what if I am?" Zhang Kaizhi huffed disdainfully. "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. Now, if you sever your own hands and leave the space ring, I might let you live and leave this place."

"What if I refuse to cut off my own hands?"

Zhang Kaizhi immediately dropped the smile on his face. "That makes things simpler. I'll just take your life! And the lives of everyone here!"

Ding Fan looked at Zhang Kaizhi. "Once you activate the Sky-changing Pearl, you too will die."

Zhang Kaizhi shrugged nonchalantly. "I am cultivating as a Ghost Cultivator. Even if I die, my soul will find a host and soon be reborn… whereas you will be eternally dead…"