"What are you talking about? All this time, Iāve devoted myself wholeheartedly to the Skeleton Sect, and yet you accuse me of harboring ambitions against the entire sect? This is simply outrageous!"
A terrifying wave of pressure erupted from the body of the middle-aged man in the red robe, pressing menacingly in Ding Fanās direction.
Ding Fan felt the immense pressure released from the Third Elderās body. His eyes remained unfazed, a slight smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he stood straight on the ground, seemingly unaffected.
Beside him, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wuās eyes flashed with anger, and cold voices immediately emerged from their mouths:
"Third Elder, what do you think youāre doing?"
Upon seeing Ding Fanās demeanor, the middle-aged man in the red robe couldnāt help but have a subtle flicker in his eyes, a slight quiver at the corner of his mouth as he spoke:
"Itās nothing, I just got a bit carried away..."
Upon hearing the red-robed manās words, Ding Fanās mouth slowly curved into a smile, his voice calmly said:
"Third Elder, donāt be so impulsive. Do you really think I accused you wrongly? Youāve probably been planning this for many years, but the true reason you havenāt acted is likely those outside forces, isnāt it?"
The moment he heard Ding Fanās words, the red-robed manās eyes lit up with astonishment, and his voice immediately came through:
"How do you know these things?"
Upon hearing these words from the red-robed man, Ding Fan replied nonchalantly:
"Because Iāve never believed that an honest person could become a Third Elder of such a vast organization..."
The red-robed manās eyes flickered with a sharp glint, and he said:
"Youāre very clever..."
After hearing the dialogue between Ding Fan and the red-robed man, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu both had shock in their eyes, and their astonished voices immediately emerged:
"Brother Ding, you hit the nail on the head about this Third Elder, we never expected he harbored rebellious intentions all along..."
"Brother Ding is truly impressive, we never imagined that you could even foresee something like this!"
The red-robed manās eyes subtly flickered, a slight tremor at the corners of his mouth as his voice emerged:
"Who exactly are you?"
Hearing the red-robed manās question, Ding Fanās lips curved into a smile, and he confidently responded:
"Iāve already said, Iām the one who can lead the entire Skeleton Sect through the siege of those external forces!"
The red-robed manās eyes flashed sharply at Ding Fanās words, and he questioned:
"Why should I believe you, not to mention, why arenāt you afraid Iāll make moves behind your back?"
Ding Fanās eyes also revealed a glimmer as he answered:
"Why? Simply because I can see through your thoughts at a glance, because I possess absolute strength! Because Iāve inherited Siriusās legacy!"
Upon hearing this, the red-robed man was utterly stunned, his eyes widened in disbelief, and he exclaimed:
"What did you say?! Youāve inherited Siriusās legacy? How is that possible!?"
Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu, too, were visibly shaken. Zhuge Qing remarked coldly:
"Third Elder, Brother Ding is right, he has indeed inherited Siriusās legacy. The Sect Leader is dead, and now only Brother Ding can save the entire Skeleton Sect..."
The red-robed manās eyes subtly flickered, a slight tremor at the corners of his mouth as he replied:
"Are you suggesting you have a way to counter those external forces? If I recall, even Sirius couldnāt withstand their siege back then..."
Ding Fanās eyes flashed with resolve as he responded:
"The Third Elder is right, but Sirius is Sirius, and I, Ding Fan, have my own path. Besides, Sirius back then was beyond comparison to this little Skeleton Sect..."
The red-robed manās eyes subtly flickered again, before he implored:
"Are you saying you can truly lead us through this encirclement by mighty forces?"
Ding Fanās lips curved slowly as he answered:
"Of course, first of all, weāre all from the Skeleton Sect, and thatās our greatest advantage..."
The red-robed manās expression was filled with shock, unable to believe his ears:
"What did you say? Weāre from the Skeleton Sect, so how could we have such an advantage in this situation?"
Ding Fan remained calm as he replied:
"Because this way, inheriting the entire Skeleton Sect becomes rightful. Even though many forces are eyeing us greedily, they will be cautious!"
Upon hearing Ding Fanās words, the red-robed manās eyes filled with disbelief and amazement:
"Are you saying itās not as easy as expected for those other forces to act against the Skeleton Sect?"
Ding Fan, maintaining his composed demeanor, replied:
"Indeed, because if they want to act against us, they must find a rightful reason. Only then can they claim legitimacy!"
The red-robed manās eyes subtly flickered as he asked:
"Given that, why should I join you, and why would I support you to be the Sect Leader?"
Ding Fan answered calmly:
"Because my strength is formidable!"
The red-robed manās gaze sharpened, and waves of energy surged from his body as he voiced coldly.
Throughout the great hall, black-robed disciples of the Skeleton Sect were layered. Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu, upon seeing this, were visibly tense and alert.
In such a scenario, Ding Fan remained calm and asked:
"What? Is the Third Elder planning to move against us?"
The red-robed man couldnāt help but burst into laughter, energy billowing from him as he coldly declared:
"Itās laughable, I never expected you to reveal such secrets to me. Since thatās the case, I suggest you stay here!"
Ding Fan smiled slightly as he replied:
"Third Elder, do you think you can really keep me here?"