After hearing Ding Fan’s words, the long-bearded elder’s eyes widened and an utterly shocked voice emerged from his mouth:

"What are you saying? When did the great Skeleton Sect become a place where a mere child still growing hair could speak?"

Upon hearing the elder’s words, Zhuge Qing couldn’t help but slowly lift the corners of his mouth, a voice slowly emerged from Zhuge Qing’s mouth:

"Second Elder, he is our elected leader for the sect, our only recognized leader!"

The long-bearded elder’s eyes shot with anger after hearing Zhuge Qing’s words, a thunderous voice burst forth from his mouth:

"Are you kidding me, Zhuge Qing? You’ve elected a mere child to be the leader of the Skeleton Sect, you all are truly insane and hopeless! What’s funniest is you dare come to my mountain peak seeking my help, what a joke!"

Upon hearing the elder’s words, Zhuge Qing coldly stated:

"Second Elder, I am not making a joke. Brother Ding indeed has such strength, and now with the sect leaderless, only Brother Ding can lead us to true glory!"

Upon hearing Zhuge Qing’s words, the elder’s body erupted with a violent wave and his icy voice emerged as he stared daggers at Ding Fan:

"You’re talking nonsense. Seeing your earlier rebellious intentions surfacing here today, I wouldn’t be surprised if this child is just a puppet you all have elevated..."

Upon hearing this, Ding Fan’s eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce light, his voice came forth:

"Second Elder, this sect leader position, whether you agree or not, will be mine!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, the elder’s eyes burned with rage and his icy voice emerged again:

"Arrogant boy, seems like unless I teach you all a lesson today, you don’t know how vast this world is, nor your own ignorance!"

At these words, Zhuge Qing’s eyes flickered slightly, his mouth trembled and his body tilted backward, arms crossing, as if ready to watch the show unfold.

Upon seeing Zhuge Qing, the elder showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, then dashed towards Ding Fan’s direction.

His hand clenched, gathering a terrifying energy wave in his palm which he launched at Ding Fan.

The violent wave burst from the elder’s palm, the terrifying sonic boom dispersing the air.

Upon seeing this, Ding Fan’s eyes flickered slightly, his mouth curled up as his body flickered and almost instantaneously flashed away from the elder’s face.

Seeing this, the elder’s eyes showed horror, staring fixedly at Ding Fan’s direction.

As Ding Fan’s figure darted away, his mouth slowly curved into a teasing arc, pausing slightly he taunted the elder:

"Second Elder, better luck next time..."

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, the elder’s eyes flared with rage, his icy voice emerged:

"Didn’t expect you, boy, to have some skill after all..."

Hearing this, Ding Fan’s mouth also slowly lifted, he said with great calm:

"Second Elder, you’re no match for me. Join us, and we’ll bring you a brand-new Skeleton Sect!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, the elder’s eyes burned with intense rage, his icy voice emerged:

"Arrogant boy, you just dodged an attack. Next, let’s see how you try to escape!"

Finishing his words, an extremely violent wave burst from his body, his aged form releasing blinding light. Between flashes, a giant humanoid skeleton affixed itself to his body.

Upon seeing this, Ding Fan’s eyes filled with astonishment, his body instinctively tensed up.

Equally shocked, Zhuge Qing coldly commented:

"This... This Second Elder’s power is terrifying beyond imagination, didn’t expect this. Even if the sect leader stood here, beating Second Elder would be quite a task..."

As Zhuge Qing secretly marveled, the elder’s eyes shot with icy color, his voice emerged:

"Stinking brat, today I’ll show you the power of our Skeleton Sect elders!"

With that, the elder darted toward Ding Fan, a sharp aura bursting forth.

Seeing this, Ding Fan’s eyes became solemn, his hands slightly trembled. As Ding Fan’s hands quivered, sparks of lightning began gathering in his palm, the terrifying power of thunder and lightning erupting from within.

As the thunder and lightning gathered in Ding Fan’s palm, the space resounded with deafening thunder, the terrifying sound filling the great hall.

Upon seeing the lightning power in Ding Fan’s hand, the elder showed shock and alarm, his eyes flashed sharply as he lunged toward Ding Fan.

Seeing this, Ding Fan’s hand trembled slightly, a violent lightning burst forth from his palm.

Almost instantly, Ding Fan’s strike collided with the elder’s body, the terrifying explosive force shattered the skeleton affixed to the elder’s body.

Explosive sounds resonated through the great hall as Zhuge Qing watched, astonishment in his eyes, his gaze fixed on Ding Fan, equally shocked.

The elder pushed back by Ding Fan was filled with fear, his shocked voice emerged:

"This... this can’t be, how could you possess such formidable strength?"

Hearing the elder’s words, Ding Fan’s mouth slowly curled, calmly replied:

"Nothing is impossible, that’s just the reality..."

Upon hearing Ding Fan, the elder now showed a sense of despair, disbelief coloring his voice:

"No! This can’t be true, you can’t be this powerful, you’re so young!"

Upon hearing the elder’s words, Ding Fan’s voice emerged:

"Second Elder, how about it now, ready to join us yet?"

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, the elder’s eyes flickered slightly, his mouth trembled, his body erupted with violent rage, his furious voice emerged:

"Impossible, I’ll never yield to a mere child!"

Saying this, faintly ominous light began circulating on his body, extremely terrifying waves erupted.

His eyes turned dark, his body trembled, releasing a dense death aura.