Accidentally invincible!-Chapter 239 - 0236: Senior, I’m Not a Bad Person

"Huh? Where did that fellow Daoist who was just beside me go?"

Lin Fan was baffled. How could someone disappear without a trace in the blink of an eye?

This Void Realm cultivator wasn’t weak, being considered a powerful being. However, in the current situation, his strength clearly wasn’t enough. Perhaps, considering the number of strong opponents present, the only wise choice was to prioritize self-preservation and retreat early to avoid trouble.

"Brother, how about we retreat as well?" Li Daode quietly suggested as he approached Lin Fan.

Lin Fan responded, "Weren’t you just planning to snatch that treasure? Are you giving up so easily?"

"I calculated my luck and found that while this treasure is destined to cross my path, it’s not fated to belong to me. Better not force it," Li Daode replied slowly, sounding completely sincere. But truthfully, he was simply spooked by how terrifying the treasure was. With so many powerful beings contending for it, risking his life for it seemed foolish.

Despite his rational words, Li Daode found it hard to reconcile with reality. Watching a priceless treasure fall into someone else’s hands while he was powerless to act grated on his nerves tremendously.

He rolled his small, crafty eyes, pondering. Maybe, just maybe, another opportunity would arise. It just required waiting for the right moment.

If such an opportunity truly presented itself, he wouldn’t hesitate. The moment he got his hands on the treasure, he’d use all his means to flee as fast as possible. He didn’t mind hiding deep in the mountains for decades if it secured his safety.

Suddenly.

The golden gourd erupted with blinding radiance, far more terrifying than before. A surge of golden light burst forth, pushing all the ancient beings back, and then it streaked away as a beam of light, escaping into the distance.

"It’s running! After it!"

The group of ancient beings wouldn’t let the object slip through their grasp. It was their first time seeing such an extraordinary treasure, and letting it go would surely be a lifetime regret.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Numerous powerful beings tore through the void, chasing after the golden gourd.

The mountain range, without the golden gourd’s presence, instantly collapsed and crumbled into dust. Evidently, the only reason it had withstood destruction earlier was due to the golden gourd’s protective aura. Now, with that gone, everything vanished like smoke in the air.

"What do you think? Should we leave or follow?" Lin Fan asked.

Li Daode said, "Of course we follow! Even if we can’t obtain the treasure, we should at least observe it. Aren’t you curious about it?"

"Alright then, let’s go," Lin Fan said. Then, using his innate divine ability, **Soaring**, he disappeared into the skies with a whoosh.

The innate divine ability of the Winged Tiger Demon clan was indeed formidable. Covering a hundred miles with a single flap of wings, the speed was astonishing.

"Damn! That’s crazy fast!"

Li Daode was stunned. The speed was simply outrageous. Thankfully, the manic old man grabbed him and flew towards the distant horizon. Otherwise, Lin Fan would have left him long behind, eating dust—not that he’d even manage that much.

Bit by bit.

Lin Fan noticed that something seemed off. The direction the golden gourd was fleeing toward appeared to be a forbidden land.

A forbidden land known only to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

A place where great terror lurked.

"It shouldn’t be. Maybe it’s just passing by," Lin Fan muttered. He sincerely hoped they weren’t heading to that place. It was far too dangerous. That area housed **Lord Pig**, a being as terrifying as the golden gourd. Even True Immortal Realm experts were slain in an instant there with no chance to beg for mercy.

The more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen.

The golden gourd shot straight into a ravine known as **One-Line Sky**, vanishing from sight.

The gathering of powerful beings halted outside the ravine, hesitating to venture further. They could sense that the aura emanating from the area was off—terrifyingly so. The stronger their cultivation, the more perceptive they were to unknown dangers.

"Where is this place?"

One of the powerful beings inquired while surveying the terrain. The ancient aura seeping from the cracks in the earth sent shivers down his spine, as though being lightly pricked by needles.

Despite his vast experience and having journeyed across countless secret realms, this place was entirely unfamiliar to him. He’d never even heard whispers of such a fissure existing here.

"I sense a mysterious aura emanating from that crack. I fear we’ve stumbled into some unknown and terrifying domain," an elder remarked gravely.

"The golden gourd entered here. Are we going to pursue or not?"

"Pursue! Absolutely! Discovering this place is a blessing. Who knows, maybe more treasures lie inside."

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Figures darted into the fissure one after another. Some powerful beings hesitated momentarily but ultimately didn’t want to fall behind. The allure of the treasure was too overwhelming to resist.

Furthermore, none of them had encountered this place before.

It seemed to be an entirely unknown secret realm.

"Brother Lin, where are we?"

Li Daode felt an unfamiliarity with the area that unnerved him. Having never been here before, he couldn’t shake the strangeness and the oppressive air that made breathing difficult.

Lin Fan hadn’t expected to actually end up here—this forbidden land, a truly perilous area. He couldn’t fathom what connection the golden gourd had with this place. They were supposed to be entirely unrelated.

"Brother Li, I won’t lie to you. This place is exceptionally dangerous. I’ve been here once, and the unknown creatures within are immensely fearsome. Even True Immortal Realm experts can’t stand against them. If we enter and encounter danger, I may not be able to protect you."

Li Daode responded confidently, "Brother Lin, are you underestimating me? My cultivation is at the Unity Realm, and I’m close to undergoing the tribulation of the **Three Calamities** and the **Six Great Trials**. If you can escape, why can’t I?"

"This isn’t about underestimation," Lin Fan clarified. "I’m speaking plainly. This place is genuinely perilous. However, since a group of powerful beings is forging ahead, opening a path, perhaps we can tread carefully behind them and make small gains. We can go in for a look."

Lin Fan deliberated for a moment. Truthfully, he had no desire to venture into this forbidden land—it was simply too perilous. But with numerous powerful beings laying the groundwork, following at a safe distance seemed relatively low risk.

"Then what are we waiting for? With how cautious we are, we’ll be fine. Come on, let’s head in," Li Daode urged, itching to proceed.

The forbidden land that the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion had long sought to conceal was now exposed, thanks to a single treasure drawing countless powerful beings.

Peace in this place would be a thing of the past.

Within the forbidden land.

Li Daode shuddered, terror etched on his face. "Brother Lin, you weren’t lying. This place really is dangerous. I can feel an overwhelming presence pressing down—it’s suffocating. There’s undoubtedly some world-ending terror here."

Having explored countless secret realms and ancient Cave Mansions, encountering danger upon danger, nothing compared to the perilous aura of this place. It stood in a league of its own.

"Stay vigilant. Don’t wander aimlessly. And if you see anything unusual, don’t touch or pick it. It’ll likely be extremely hazardous," Lin Fan cautioned, keeping the manic old man close by as added protection in case of danger.

Spotting the direction the powerful beings had gone, Lin Fan led Li Daode after them.

Trail the powerful beings—always a safe strategy.

Let them face the dangers head-on.

And perhaps, scavenging their remains could yield a bonus.

Li Daode, much like the manic old man, seemed overwhelmed by the wonders around him. He kept gawking left and right, gasping at everything as though it was his first time seeing anything extraordinary.

Boom!

Suddenly.

A deafening explosion echoed from the distance, making the entire land tremble.

Lin Fan’s heart skipped a beat. He wasn’t sure what the others had provoked, but it definitely spelt trouble.

"Get on all fours and crawl," Lin Fan ordered.

Immediately, Li Daode dropped to the ground, using his hands and knees to inch forward. Lin Fan groaned inwardly, "Brother Li, what are you doing?"

"Didn’t you say to crawl forward? Isn’t this how you crawl? You’ve been here; you’re the senior. Of course, I’d listen to you," Li Daode explained.

"My bad, I misspoke. Tread lightly and move quietly," Lin Fan corrected.

"Ah, see, that makes sense! You had me wondering why we’d need to sneak around in such a sorry state this early. Now I’m all covered in dust," Li Daode complained, brushing himself off.

In the distance!

A group of powerful beings had ventured deeper into the forbidden land. Despite their caution, their attentions were seized by the sudden appearance of a **Divine Medicine**.

Though they didn’t know exactly what it was, its intrinsic aura spoke volumes—it was unmistakably a supreme treasure.

They found themselves filled with curiosity. What kind of place was this, so mysterious and brimming with inexplicable items of immense allure?

Just as they prepared to vie for the divine medicine.

A terrifying creature emerged.

The beast’s sheer ferocity was overwhelming. Just its roar made their blood churn and minds quake, as if their mental states had been shattered.

Demon Clan experts exclaimed that the beast must have been one of their forebears.

But experts from the Immortal and Demon paths suspected the same.

After all, the creature did resemble that hypothesis.

Yet, when a Demon Clan expert was swatted dead by the beast in a single strike, everyone realized how far-fetched their assumptions had been. Treating the beast as an ancestor was laughable—the creature clearly didn’t share the sentiment. Could it get any more awkward?

Lin Fan and his group pressed onward, braving the oppressive aura emanating from the distance.

All of a sudden.

It seemed as though a meteor had hurtled toward their direction.

With a resounding crash, something struck the earth, leaving a profound crater behind.

"What is that?"

Lin Fan and his group grew wary. Upon closer inspection, they found it was a Demon Clan titan, grievously injured, lying in the pit. The being coughed up massive volumes of blood, its body on the verge of collapse.

Li Daode squinted, intrigue flashing in his gaze. Looking toward Lin Fan, their eyes met, a silent dialogue of sorts unfolding between them.

"Brother Lin, the Demon titan’s grievously injured. Let’s finish him off and split the rewards evenly."

"That’s improper. As cultivators, we should act justly and help the wounded. Even if he’s from the Demon Clan, it’s our duty to aid him."

"Brother Lin, you’re being too softhearted."

"Wrong. This is about principles."

...

Lin Fan approached. "Senior, don’t worry. We’re not bad people. If your injuries aren’t treated quickly, you’ll be in grave danger. Moreover, this is a forbidden land, full of unknown perils. For your safety, we must act promptly. Please endure for a while."

The Demon Clan titan, severely injured and barely able to speak, nodded faintly upon hearing Lin Fan’s earnest words. He inwardly praised his luck in encountering such kind-hearted cultivators.

Then.

Lin Fan unceremoniously stored the titan into the Universe Tripod and suppressed him with the **Supreme God Talisman**, ensuring he wouldn’t die but holding him captive for later dealings.

"Brother Lin, the spoils should be shared! Show some fairness!" Li Daode protested, aghast at how ruthless Lin Fan was.

Lin Fan solemnly replied, "Brother Li, what are you talking about? I’m sincerely trying to save this senior’s life. Once we leave this place, I’ll set him free safely. But there’s no time for this now. Let’s focus on catching up. Those powerful beings have already provoked the terrifying creatures of the forbidden land. A clash is inevitable."

Li Daode blinked in disbelief.

Damn!

Cold-blooded!

He just hoarded everything for himself.

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