The elder looked at Ding Fan, his heart filled with shock. It was clear he hadn't expected Ding Fan to be so formidable, and he was evidently puzzled by the Purple Cloud hovering above Ding Fan's head. The elder knew that understanding both oneself and the opponent was key to winning battles, yet he was obviously ignorant of many of the opponent's techniques, which was not favorable for the elder now.
Seeing this scene, while shocked, the elder also developed a fondness for talent in his heart. The elder knew that someone of Ding Fan's age having such strength was truly unique in the Cultivation World. It was notable that Ding Fan's cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.
However, from the opponent's strength, the elder even felt that defeating Ding Fan was not an easy task. The elder seriously considered Ding Fan's previous words, which were evidently not idle talk, and it was apparent that attempting to kill Ding Fan would indeed come at a cost.