Chapter 2323: Chapter 2 3 5 8: Never Expected It
Ding Fan had reached the Fourth Level of the Divine Realm, and his soul space had expanded several times over, with his soul becoming even stronger. He no longer experienced dizziness as before, nor did he have that nauseous feeling during teleportation.
As a result, their teleportation speed increased. Ding Fan and his companions left one teleportation array and immediately went to the next, teleporting towards the eastern part of the Central Plains at the fastest speed.
Even so, it took time, especially for teleportation between two large cities that were far apart, taking at least half an hour or even an hour each time.
Ding Aoshuang, Crimson Flame, and Zhong Zhiyong were all Sixth Level experts in the Divine Realm, capable of teleporting for days and nights. Even Ding Fan was overwhelmed after two days and nights of continuous teleportation.
They found an inn, rested for a few hours, and then resumed teleportation. The Great Elder gave them hundreds of billions of Black Obsidian, and Ding Fan didn’t feel a bit of heartache spending it. As far as he was concerned, Black Obsidian was meant to be spent, and if they ran out, they’d just find a way to get more.
Ding Fan and Ding Aoshuang themselves were members of the Royal Family, and if they had a token for royal teleportation, the cost would be very low. Unfortunately, Ding Fan didn’t get the token, and Ding Aoshuang got married, so the Sirius Clan didn’t give her a teleportation token.
With that, their continuous teleportation speed was exceptionally fast. In just seven or eight days, they had reached the eastern part of the Central Plains, and in another four or five days, they expected to reach Black Water City.
"In the end, we are returning to the Northern Wastelands."
Ding Fan harbored a vague hope in his heart, wondering if Herr Ningshuang, Rufeng, Zhao Xiner, Wu Qingxia, Ye Li, and others were doing well.
...
"Young Master, should we go check on the Zheng Family?"
While resting in a city, Zhong Zhiyong suddenly asked Ding Fan: "If you want to unify the Northern Wastelands, you must destroy the other four nations. What if the Divine Country’s Lin Family, supported by the Zheng Family, is related to them?"
Ding Fan and Crimson Flame frowned. Zheng Tianxing said there was no connection, but if they were associated, acting recklessly could antagonize the Zheng Family.
However, since Ding Fan had entered Evil Spirit Mountain, the Zheng Family presumed him dead. Now that he suddenly reappeared, what would they think? The Zheng Family used to flatter him because he was a member of the Ding Family, but since he was exiled by the Ding Family, how would they treat him if they knew the truth?
"No!"
Ding Fan shook his head and said, "Let’s return to the Northern Wastelands first. I’ll talk to Zheng Tianxing."
"Alright!"
Zhong Zhiyong nodded. After resting for a while, they continued the teleportation. During this, they were low-key about their teleportation. They avoided major capitals, opting instead to move from one Fucheng to another, avoiding the Taiwang Palace’s territory. Although more troublesome, it was safer this way.
Two days later, they reached the Zheng Family’s sphere of influence. In another day, they would arrive at Black Water City and soon be able to teleport to the Northern Wastelands.
"Let’s rest for a bit."
Ding Fan could no longer bear it, he hadn’t been sleeping well, only resting for a few hours at a time. Since they still had a day before reaching the Northern Wastelands, he decided to sleep well, then directly teleport back to the Northern Wastelands afterwards.
Zhong Zhiyong found an inn and rented a castle in the backyard, planning to rest for a night before setting off again. After returning to his room, Ding Fan finally fell asleep, planning to wake up the next day.
Until midnight, his room door was suddenly knocked.
Ding Fan sat up and opened the door in a daze. His eyes quickly became clear and bright because Zhong Zhiyong had brought someone, none other than Zheng Tianxing’s cousin, Zheng Tianren.
Zheng Tianren was the same as ever, with white hair and a white beard, looking quite melancholic. He chuckled bitterly, bowing slightly as he said, "Young Master Ding, you’ve hidden things from me quite well."
Now that the Zheng Family had found him, Ding Fan couldn’t refuse. Zheng Tianren had always treated him well, so he quickly invited Zheng Tianren into the room to talk and asked Zhong Zhiyong to serve tea. Then he asked, "Elder Zheng, how did you know we were here?"
"This is within the Zheng Family’s sphere of influence."
Zheng Tianren chuckled bitterly and said, "Even if you three disguise yourselves, our people can deduce your identities. I’m in charge of intelligence work, so when I got the information, I immediately guessed it was you."
Zheng Tianren paused for a moment, then curiously asked, "Young Master Ding, I heard from people at the Spirit Dragon Hall that you fell into Luoshen Mountain riding a large super airship? Did you return to the Ding Family?"
Ding Fan felt assured, as it seemed the Zheng Family wasn’t aware of the matters regarding the Sirius Clan. Naturally, the Ding Family had sealed off Sirius City, so information from there couldn’t possibly leak out—this was quite normal.
He pondered for a while and said, "I didn’t return to the Ding Family. I heard that Sirius City on the Ding Family’s side has been closed, not allowing anyone in. So, I have to return to the Northern Wastelands first, uh...I have some matters to handle in the Northern Wastelands."
"Return to the Northern Wastelands?"
Zheng Tianren was puzzled. Ding Fan was Ding Aohuang’s disciple and an heir of the Ding Family. Why wouldn’t he return to the Ding Family, but instead head to the small Northern Wastelands?
Looking at Ding Fan’s attitude while speaking, he was unwilling to say more, and Zheng Tianren couldn’t ask too much either. He nodded and said, "Young Master Ding, you were able to come out of Evil Spirit Mountain, which means your divine qi is extraordinary. Sirius City of the Ding Family won’t remain closed forever. In such a short time, you have cultivated to the Fourth Level Realm of the Divine Realm. Your talent is truly out of this world. In the future, your power will definitely grow stronger, and when you return to the Ding Family, you’ll surely become a pillar of strength."
Ding Fan couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh in his heart, but he maintained his silence on his face. He thought for a moment and asked, "Elder Zheng Chui, I want to ask, the Lord of the Divine Country in the Northern Wastelands, Lin Zhongshan, does he have any connection with your Zheng Family?"
"Lin Zhongshan?"
Zheng Tianren frowned and asked, puzzled, "No connection, he’s not a descendant of our Zheng Family. Why would Young Master Ding ask this?"
"Oh, it’s nothing!"
Ding Fan completely relaxed and said with a smile, "I plan to stay in the Northern Wastelands for a period of time, and I hope in the future the Zheng Family can take good care of me."
"Young Master Ding, you’re too polite."
Zheng Tianren showed a hint of guilt on his face and said, "Regarding the incident last time, it’s all the fault of this old man. It’s already generous of you not to blame us, and we are very grateful."
Later, the conversation became quite dull as Zheng Tianren and Ding Fan exchanged courteous flattery with each other. Zheng Tianren actually wanted to know some more information, but Ding Fan was tight-lipped and revealed nothing.
After chatting for half an hour, Zheng Tianren repeatedly invited Ding Fan to visit Han City as a guest, but Ding Fan declined. Zheng Tianren had no choice but to leave, while Ding Fan asked Zheng Tianren to keep the news confidential. Zheng Tianren understood the importance of the matter, nodded, and left.
The news had already leaked, and Ding Fan dared not stay any longer. That night, the four of them teleported a distance of millions of miles. By midday the next day, they finally arrived in Black Water City.
"Young Master, would you like to rest for a while?"
Upon arrival in Black Water City, Zhong Zhiyong noticed Ding Fan’s pale complexion and asked Ding Fan with concern.
Ding Fan shook his head. Black Water City was the territory of Taiwang Palace. Last time, there was almost a commotion here; how could he dare to stay?
"Whoosh~"
Just then, a middle-aged warrior rushed over. Ding Fan glanced at him, revealing a hint of shock on his face. He recognized this man; his name was Ling Hong, a skilled fighter from Spirit Dragon Hall.
Ling Hong recognized Ding Fan clearly and walked straight over to him, arriving in front of Ding Fan. He cupped his hands and said, "Young Master, my lady invites you to come over."
Ling Hong pointed to another side of the pavilion, where the window was quietly open, revealing a beautiful face. The beauty held a glass of blood-red liquor in her hand.
Blood Droplet Rose, Ling Wanru!
In an instant, Ding Fan felt overwhelmed. It would have been one thing for Zheng Tianren to find out, but how did Ling Wanru know this news so quickly? Did Zheng Tianren notify her?
The window closed quickly, and there were no disturbances in the city. Ding Fan thought for a moment and said, "Lead the way."
Ling Hong led Ding Fan and the four others to an inn. After thinking for a while, Ding Fan said, "Everyone find a place to rest first. I want to go meet an old friend."
Ding Aoshuang was curious but didn’t ask Ding Fan questions. Ding Fan followed Ling Hong into an elegant room.
Upon opening the door, Ding Fan smelled a familiar wine aroma—one of the most potent wines in the Divine Realm, Blood Droplet Rose.
He looked inside and saw a familiar figure. A red dress, white skin, fiery red lips, and enchanting fox-like eyes. The woman was still so captivating, and at this moment, she was holding a glass of Blood Droplet Rose, leaning against the bed with a smile as she looked at him.
Ling Hong exited, but Ding Fan felt hesitant to enter. After all, this was a guest room, not a hall.
"Ding Fan, long time no see. I didn’t expect you to have already broken through to the Fourth Level of the Divine Realm?"
Ling Wanru gently opened her lips and smiled. Ding Fan instinctively sensed her aura and was immediately surprised as he looked at Ling Wanru.
Because Ling Wanru was now at the Fifth Level of the Divine Realm, and the Fifth Level Peak Realm at that. How could he not be astonished?
He clearly remembered that the last time he saw Ling Wanru, she was only at the Fourth Level Peak Realm, and how much time had passed? At most, half a year, she’d advanced at such a terrifying pace?
At the Fourth Level Peak Realm of the Divine Realm, one needs to temper a divine weapon three times, while at the Fifth Level Peak Realm, it requires nine times. In other words, Ling Wanru has tempered six divine weapons within half a year.
Ding Fan previously didn’t understand the difficulty of cultivation but now, with his Flying Divine Sword, he was acutely aware of how challenging it is to temper a divine weapon afterward. Even with infinite spiritual materials, it isn’t easy to break through quickly.
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