The elder with a long beard, after hearing the overwhelming sounds of battle, showed a look of shock in his eyes, and a voice of extreme astonishment emerged from his mouth:
"What... what in the world is happening? How did such earth-shattering battle sounds suddenly erupt?"
All around, the many disciples in white robes, after hearing these overwhelming sounds of battle, also showed shock in their eyes, looking around.
Upon seeing this, Ding Fanās eyes immediately showed a sharp look. A wild surge of energy erupted from his body, and with a slight lift of his mouth, Ding Fan casually said:
"Second Elder, as I said, we are not just the two of us..."
Hearing Ding Fanās words, the elder with a long beard immediately appeared shocked in his eyes, and he began to search around, glancing everywhere, seeing the densely packed people around slowly gathering.
Seeing this, the elder with a long beard showed shock in his eyes, and a voice of extreme astonishment emerged from his mouth:
"How can this be? How could your subordinates have so many people?"
After hearing the elderās words, Ding Fan couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Second Elder, donāt you know Zhuge Qingās status within the entire Skeleton Sect?"
After hearing Ding Fanās words, the eyes of the elder slightly flickered, and after pondering for a moment, a shocked voice emerged from his mouth:
"Zhuge Qing is merely the second in command of the Skeleton Sect, without real power. How could he possess such formidable strength?"
After hearing the elderās words, Zhuge Qing couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth and coldly said:
"Since Second Elder knows my status in the Skeleton Sect, couldnāt you have guessed that I would cultivate my own forces within it?"
Hearing Zhuge Qingās words, the elder with a long beard widened his eyes, and a voice of extreme shock emerged from his mouth:
"So you have been cultivating your own forces all along. No wonder youāve been the most low-key one in the Skeleton Sect, secretly building your power..."
After hearing the elderās words, Zhuge Qing couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth and coldly said:
"Second Elder, thereās no point in saying more. Do you still think you can compete with us now?"
Upon hearing Zhuge Qingās words, the elderās eyes flickered, his lips slightly quivered, and he began checking around, a faint voice emerging from his mouth:
"Second in command, the disciples on this mountain peak are not weak. Do you think these rabble youāve brought can be their match?"
After hearing the elderās words, Zhuge Qingās eyes immediately flashed with a peculiar light, and upon seeing this, Ding Fan also slightly lifted his mouth into a mischievous expression.
The elder, upon seeing Ding Fan and Zhuge Qing, frowned, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"What are you laughing at?! Theyāre just a bunch of rabble..."
Just as the elder erupted in anger, a cold and chilling voice came from behind him, slowly reaching his ears.
"Second Elder, itās been a while. Iāve missed you greatly!"
Upon hearing this sentence, the elderās eyes immediately showed a sharp look as intense energy burst out from his body. His body slightly turned, and shock filled his eyes.
"How... how is this possible? How can it be you!"
Looking at the person in front of him, the elderās eyes were filled with extreme shock. The man standing before him couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth, and a light voice emerged from his mouth:
"Because I also chose to join Brother Dingās team!"
Upon hearing this, the elderās eyes filled with shock, fixing on Ding Fanās body, and a stunned voice emerged from his mouth:
"What did you say? You also chose to join his team? How is this possible? As the Personal Guard Commander of the Sect Master, how could you join them?"
Yes, the person standing before the elder was indeed Xue Wu. Upon hearing his voice, Xue Wu couldnāt help but lift the corner of his mouth, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Now that the Sect Master is dead, the entire Skeleton Sect is leaderless. I must find someone worthy to support, and Brother Ding is precisely such a person!"
After hearing Xue Wuās words, the elderās eyes flickered, his lips trembling slightly, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Xue Wu! This isnāt a joke. A mere boy, and you want to support him? Ridiculous!"
Hearing the elderās words, Xue Wuās eyes also flickered slightly, and his lips quivered, while his eyes stayed fixed on Ding Fanās body, and his voice emerged from his mouth:
"Brother Ding is not just what he seems on the surface. He is meticulous and clear-headed, not to mention possessing such great strength. Having him lead us is more than appropriate..."
Hearing Xue Wuās words, Ding Fan couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth, and upon hearing this, the elderās eyes filled with shock, fixing on Ding Fanās body.
Upon seeing the elderās gaze, Ding Fan slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Second Elder, have you thought about joining us now? If you havenāt made up your mind, my brothers might not be able to wait any longer..."
After hearing Ding Fanās words, a shadowy light flickered in the elderās eyes, his lips quivering slightly, and he slowly looked towards Xue Wu and Zhuge Qing, a voice emerging from his mouth:
"Will you spare my disciples as well?"
After hearing the elderās words, Ding Fan slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Second Elder, thereās no need to worry about that. You are all disciples of the Skeleton Sect; I, Ding Fan, have no reason for fratricide."
Hearing Ding Fanās words, the elderās eyes flickered, his lips trembling slightly, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Alright! Ding Fan, Iāll join you!"
Upon hearing the elderās words, Ding Fan lifted the corner of his mouth, and a cheerful voice emerged from his mouth:
"Good! Welcome, Second Elder, to join us! I believe with your addition, the day the entire Skeleton Sect unites is not far!"
After hearing Ding Fanās words, a difficult expression flashed across the elderās face, and he nodded slowly towards Ding Fan.
Watching this, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu both showed shock in their eyes, focusing on Ding Fanās body.
"Brother Ding, congratulations! Who wouldāve thought, the most stubborn Second Elder among the Four Great Elders would choose to join us!"
"This is great; with Second Elderās joining, the power of the entire Skeleton Sect is almost halved!"
Hearing the twoās words, Ding Fan slowly glanced toward the direction of the elder with a long beard, his lips slightly trembling, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Second Elder, welcome to the fold; from today, we are one family!"
After hearing Ding Fanās words, the elder slowly nodded, a helpless look flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Ding Fan couldnāt help but slightly lift the corner of his mouth, and a voice emerged from his mouth:
"Second Elder, come, let me see the strength of your disciples!"