Peerless Divine Doctor

Chapter 973: 973

”Who are you, kid, to act so recklessly in the Five Elements Sect and even injure Elder Huo!”

At this time, several powerful members of the Five Elements Sect, possessing the strength of the Hua Yuan Realm, glared at Ye Luo with an unfriendly look, all emitting a strong aura.

”Go, take him down!”

Huo Ji fiercely ordered the group.

”Yes!”

Upon hearing Huo Ji’s command, the disciples of the Five Elements Sect were about to rush towards her.

”Stop!”

A cold and authoritative voice suddenly rang out as Duan Ningyu’s figure approached.

”Greetings, Sect Leader!”

Seeing Duan Ningyu appear, everyone from the Five Elements Sect immediately called out respectfully.

”Sect Leader, you’ve arrived—quick, capture this man! He had the audacity to injure me wantonly; it’s truly detestable!”

Huo Ji hastily spoke upon seeing Duan Ningyu.

”Hmph!”

Duan Ningyu looked at Huo Ji with a cold snort, while Elder Kun Ling of Earth Sect beside her also looked unfavorably at Huo Ji.

Once Jin Yunhai had come out of seclusion, Huo Ji had told him about Ye Luo and even helped Jin Yunhai to injure Kun Ling and steal the two Origin Beads, so naturally she bore a grudge against Huo Ji.

”Huo Ji, you conspired with Jin Yunhai, informed him about the Origin Beads, and allowed him to snatch the Water Origin Bead and the Earth Origin Bead; do you realize what you are doing?”

Duan Ningyu glared at Huo Ji sternly and spoke with a sharp glint in her eyes.

”Sect Leader, I...”

Seeing the cold light in Duan Ningyu’s eyes and feeling the authority of the Ninth Level of the Hua Yuan Realm emanating from her, Huo Ji’s body trembled with an inexplicable fear.

”By the way, I should tell you that Jin Yuanhai and Lin Zhishan have both already died,” said Duan Ningyu indifferently.

”What? They’ve both died? How is that possible?”

Huo Ji was completely shocked upon hearing again from Duan Ningyu that Jin Yunhai and Lin Zhishan had died.

She had not believed when Ye Luo previously said that Jin Yunhai and Lin Zhishan were dead, but now that Duan Ningyu was saying the same, she had no choice but to believe it.

”Elder Jin was a Spirit Sea Realm expert; how could he be dead?”

Huo Ji widened her eyes and looked at Duan Ningyu, still harboring a sliver of disbelief, as Jin Yuanhai had been her backer and hope.

When Jin Yunhai had emerged from seclusion, displaying his Spirit Sea Realm strength, she had sided with him and helped him seize the Water Origin Bead and the Earth Origin Bead. She had already betrayed Duan Ningyu, and if Jin Yunhai was indeed dead, then her own fate was sealed.

”What about a Spirit Sea Realm expert? They aren’t immortal; how could they not die? Besides, I’ve already told you that I was the one who killed him; you just didn’t believe it yourself!”

Ye Luo said with a disdainful curl of his lips.

”This...” Huo Ji glanced at Ye Luo, and then Duan Ningyu’s words completely astounded her.

”Indeed, Jin Yunhai was killed by Mr. Ye,”

Duan Ningyu spoke calmly.

As soon as Duan Ningyu spoke, not only was Huo Ji startled, the other members of the Five Elements Sect present also showed shocked expressions.

They all knew about Metal Sect Elder Jin Yuanhai emerging from seclusion and reaching the strength of the Spirit Sea Realm, but now this elder was dead.

Moreover, he had died at the hands of this youth, which was simply unbelievable to them, feeling like a wild fable; however, as their sect leader had said it, they couldn’t help but believe.

”How did this happen?”

Huo Ji’s expression was ashen, her face filled with despair as she murmured to herself, seemingly unable to bear it.

”Huo Ji, I will deal with your defection to Jin Yunhai later.”

Duan Ningyu looked at Huo Ji coldly and said, then turned to Shui Lanxin, ”Lanxin, keep an eye on her.”

”Mr. Ye, please follow me.”

Duan Ningyu’s gaze shifted to Ye Luo, who nodded and followed Duan Ningyu deep into the underground castle; at this moment, the hundreds of disciples of the Five Elements Sect were all abuzz with discussion.

In the depths of the underground castle was a secret room, and Ye Luo followed Duan Ningyu there.

”Mr. Ye, the ones in this secret room are the three Elders of the Five Elements Sect. They have been Elders of our Sect since my father’s generation and are currently the only three Spirit Sea Realm powerhouses in our sect. However, they were injured before and have been convalescing in seclusion here ever since.”

Duan Ningyu introduced them to Ye Luo.

”Hmm.”

Ye Luo nodded calmly and then Duan Ningyu opened the secret room and they both entered.

Inside the secret room, there sat three elders dressed in simple robes, with white hair, faces showing the passage of time, and an air of senescence about them.

One of them was of the Fifth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm, while the other two were at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm. However, all three had suffered severe internal injuries previously. Their wounds had not fully healed, affecting their internal organs and depleting their Blood Qi, making it impossible for them to exert their full strength.

”Elders, this is Ye Luo, who possesses the Nine Yang Physique!”

Duan Ningyu said to the three Elders with a face full of respect.

At this moment, the three elders lifted their heads, their ancient, profound eyes sweeping over to Ye Luo.

”Is it you who has the Nine Yang Physique?”

One of the Elders asked with a hoarse voice.

”That’s right.”

Ye Luo replied calmly.

”Ningyu, his strength is only at the Fourth Level of the Saint Realm. Even though he possesses the Nine Yang Physique, his strength is still lacking. It’s probably not advisable for him to become the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect.”

Another Elder at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm said with an indifferent expression.

”Elders, Ye Luo, he...”

”Although the Five Elements Sect rose in power thanks to Sheng Tianyang, the original possessor of the Nine Yang Physique, not even Sheng Tianyang became the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect. You may have the Nine Yang Physique, but you are not Sheng Tianyang. We cannot simply hand over the Five Elements Sect to you. With your current age and strength, you are not yet capable of leading the entire Sect.”

The Elder in the middle, who was at the Fifth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm, said in a heavy tone.

Hearing the Elders’ words, Duan Ningyu’s face changed, and she quickly said, ”Elders, Ye Luo has the Nine Yang Physique. His future achievements are bound to be extraordinary. If he becomes the Sect Leader, he can surely lead the Five Elements Sect to renewed glory.”

”Even so, he must possess the required strength. Once news that he has the Nine Yang Physique gets out, the Seven Stars Pavilion and other Sect powers will definitely not let him be. With his current strength, he may not even be able to protect his own life, let alone lead the Five Elements Sect towards the future. He would need the strength of the Controlling Qi Realm before the Five Elements Sect can hope for better development.”

The first Elder who spoke, at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm, said coldly.

”If I had the strength of the Controlling Qi Realm, why would I need to be your Five Elements Sect Leader? Ridiculous.”

Ye Luo sneered, his face full of scorn. These three old men really knew how to put on airs.

”You whelp, what did you say?”

The Elder at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Sea Realm furrowed his brow, his gaze turning cold as he stared at Ye Luo.