After Ding Fan explained everything, a sharp light flashed in his eyes as he led Zhuge Qing, Xue Wu, and the others down the mountain.

The long-bearded Elder watched Ding Fan and the others leave, and an uncertain light flickered in his eyes.

Zhuge Qing, Ding Fan, and the others arrived at the foot of the mountain. A sharp look flashed in their eyes, and Zhuge Qing's lips trembled slightly as he spoke:

"Brother Ding, why didn't you let the Second Elder come with us? He just joined us; I fear..."

Upon hearing Zhuge Qing's words, Ding Fan immediately responded:

"No need to worry, Brother Zhuge. I have my reasons for doing so. Whether the Second Elder is sincere or not, you need not fret!"

Hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing's eyes flickered slightly. After pondering briefly, he nodded slowly toward Ding Fan.

Seeing Zhuge Qing's reaction, Ding Fan said calmly:

"Are you aware of the whereabouts of the Third Elder?"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu's eyes gleamed sharply. They spoke in unison:

"Brother Ding, after our investigation, we have pinpointed the locations of all the elders except the Great Elder!"

Hearing this, Ding Fan's eyes gleamed sharply. He said calmly:

"Very well. In that case, let us head to the Third Elder's location together!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu's eyes gleamed sharply, and they nodded toward him.

Soon, Ding Fan and the others arrived in a mountain hollow. Observing the desolate surroundings, Ding Fan frowned and spoke quietly to everyone:

"Is this really where the Third Elder resides?"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu's eyes gleamed sharply. They responded:

"Brother Ding, yes, this is where the Third Elder resides. For some reason, he prefers to live in seclusion here!"

Hearing their words, a light flickered in Ding Fan's eyes, and he said calmly:

"Secluded here? I doubt it."

Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu heard Ding Fan's words, and a puzzled look flashed in their eyes. They asked slowly:

"Brother Ding, do you sense something amiss here?"

Upon hearing their words, a sharp look flashed in Ding Fan's eyes, and he said calmly:

"I can't believe someone with a straightforward nature would willingly seclude themselves in such a desolate place..."

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu's gazes flickered. After a brief consideration, they spoke softly:

"Brother Ding, let's explore the Third Elder's abode and see for ourselves..."

Hearing their words, Ding Fan nodded slowly, his eyes sharp with determination.

"Let's find out who this Third Elder truly is!"

As they talked, Ding Fan and the others entered the mountain hollow. Observing the desolate forest, Ding Fan frowned and, with a slight flicker in his eyes, tensed his body involuntarily.

In the dense forest, a layer of mist began to gather slowly. Upon seeing this, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu's eyes filled with surprise as they spoke softly:

"Brother Ding, this mist seems strange..."

Upon hearing their words, Ding Fan's eyes turned serious, yet he maintained his composure:

"Never mind, let's locate the Third Elder's residence first!"

Hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu nodded gravely toward him.

They surveyed the area, their eyes full of surprise, frowning as they spoke softly:

"Brother Ding, it seems we've lost track of the Third Elder's residence..."

Upon hearing their words, Ding Fan frowned and asked calmly:

"You've lost track? What's going on?"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, both showed an embarrassed look and responded softly:

"Brother Ding, it seems the mist is causing it. Even with our Divine Sense, we can't find our previous path..."

Upon hearing their words, a serious expression appeared in Ding Fan's eyes and he frowned.

A torrent of Divine Sense burst from Ding Fan's body. Seeing this, Ding Fan showed a hint of amazement in his eyes and spoke calmly:

"This mist seems to have a significant suppressive effect on Divine Sense!"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu were shocked and responded softly:

"Brother Ding, if that's the case, what should we do? Without Divine Sense, we can't find our way!"

Upon hearing their words, Ding Fan's gaze turned fierce. A violent surge of energy erupted from his body.

With a slight tremor, a domineering Power of thunder and lightning surged around him, scattering the thunderclouds.

Upon seeing this, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu were astounded, voices filled with shock:

"Is it possible? Brother Ding's Power of thunder and lightning can disperse the mist?"

Upon hearing their words, Ding Fan's gaze flickered slightly. With a slight tremor in his voice, he said:

"No... The Power of thunder and lightning is only temporary. Move quickly; I can't hold on for long!"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu nodded fervently toward Ding Fan.

A surging wave of energy erupted from their bodies, and fierce determination filled their eyes.

Soon, the two of them moved forward, and witnessing this, Ding Fan's eyes flickered sharply.

As Ding Fan observed them, a steely resolve filled his gaze. He asked calmly:

"Have you found the location of the Third Elder?"

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Zhuge Qing and Xue Wu responded softly:

"Brother Ding, we've found it!"

Hearing their words, Ding Fan's face lit up with excitement.