CHAPTER 379: CHAPTER 0376: AM I ALREADY THIS STRONG?

The Wood Daoist came from the distance, landing in front of the pair.

When he saw the two of them, he was slightly astonished.

It seemed as though there was something unusual about them.

"Open!"

The Wood Daoist performed a spell, his eyes flashing golden light. When he saw the luck carried by the two, he was shocked in his heart. Such profound luck, truly profound, it was the thickest he had ever seen in his life.

But he showed no abnormal expression.

Instead, he said warmly, "The two of you participated in the Xiao family’s groom selection, the embroidered ball chose you. Why, then, do you evade it? The Xiao family is a prominent household in Lie Immortal City. Such a situation makes the Xiao family lose face."

Lin Fan and Xiang Fei answered in unison, "Who are you?"

An elder suddenly appeared, yet hadn’t introduced himself before lecturing them on a series of logic, leaving both of them somewhat baffled.

"Oh, it’s indeed my negligence." The Wood Daoist smiled and said, "I am the Wood Daoist, a friend of the Xiao Family Master. This groom selection is hosted by me. That embroidered ball is a spiritual item capable of finding an ideal groom for the Xiao family. Now that the ball has chosen the two of you, it’s a bit of a hassle. Why don’t you come with me to the Xiao family and compete against each other until one emerges victorious?"

Lin Fan volunteered, "Count me out. I have absolutely no interest in this matter, and besides, I already have a wife—many kids too. He’s the perfect candidate; he’s been longing to find a wife. Just take him back."

"What are you saying?" Xiang Fei exclaimed in shock as he stared at Lin Fan, surprised at how malicious Lin Fan was to push him into the fire pit. "No, I don’t want it either. Your Xiao family is shady. You knew the woman was so ugly yet still covered her face with a veil to deceive people. If chosen, isn’t one doomed? If you ask me, they should pick again and stop thinking about us."

Given the current situation.

He wouldn’t agree even if beaten to death.

If it turned out that he’d have to bring such a wife home, he’d certainly be ridiculed.

The Wood Daoist acted as if in a difficult spot and said, "Since that’s the case, it naturally shouldn’t be forced. But given that this matter arose because of you two, why not come with me to the Xiao family and settle this issue? Wouldn’t that be splendid?"

Lin Fan stared at the Wood Daoist.

Carefully scrutinizing him.

[Wood Daoist: Third Level of Immortal Realm, Golden Immortal Realm.]

[Chance of dropping: Seventh Grade Earth Spirit Root, Eighth Grade Earth Spirit Root, Mana of 550,000 years, Heaven-defying Creation...]

[Remark: A truly perfect person of luck.]

"Hmm?"

This was Lin Fan’s first time encountering someone who cultivated to such a level, yet their Spirit Root was so poor—it was unexpected. Generally, someone who could cultivate to this level wouldn’t have such low-quality roots.

Golden Immortal.

This was a truly formidable realm.

He noticed a Divine Skill named "Heaven-defying Creation," which turned out to be a Tao Level Divine Power. Could it be that it was this skill enabling the person to achieve this level of cultivation despite such poor roots?

"Why bother with all the trouble? The matter’s already past; can’t the Xiao family just host the selection again?" Xiang Fei replied, as if entirely aware of something but choosing not to reveal it outright.

The Wood Daoist said, "Unacceptable, unacceptable. The Xiao family’s daughter has been under my care since childhood. With the two of you acting this way, how will my niece live her life in the future? I ask you to kindly come with me."

"It’s not like anything will happen. What’s there to worry about?"

He suppressed the excitement in his heart, maintaining his outward demeanor as calm and harmless.

"Worry isn’t the issue; it’s just that I’m a bit afraid." Xiang Fei replied with a peculiar gaze, his tone suggestive.

The Wood Daoist was puzzled, "What is the meaning, young friend?"

Internally, he grumbled.

Could it be that they had figured it out?

No way.

Given his current appearance, he looked every inch the perfect gentleman—a good person whom anyone would trust.

"Just now, when your eyes flashed golden light, a unique symbol emerged. Initially, I couldn’t confirm it, but now I’m certain."

"You’re the Wood Daoist among the Three Immortals of Jiao Yun Island, known as the Luck Immortal. Though your aptitude is poor, you can capture others’ luck and merge it with your own. That’s you, isn’t it?"

"Of course, that’s not the focus. The focal point—what made me certain—is that you’ve been tirelessly asking me to follow you to the Xiao family. You must’ve set your sights on my abundant luck, eh?"

"As expected, people blessed with great luck are dazzling wherever they go."

Xiang Fei was smug, indulging in a kind of unique arrogance—the sort that comes from being highly valued.

He looked at Lin Fan with some helplessness and said, "Alas, you’ve suffered on my account. My extraordinary luck even envelops you just by your proximity—consider it a benefit. If you survive, it won’t be a loss for you."

Lin Fan scoffed, "Pretentious."

"What did you say?" Xiang Fei froze.

Lin Fan bluntly replied, "I said you’re pretentious. You really can put on airs. Didn’t you see the embroidered ball always flying toward me, completely ignoring you? Clearly, your luck isn’t esteemed by the ball."

The Wood Daoist chuckled at this moment, "Well, well, indeed unexpected. I never thought you’d recognize me. I planned to bring you two to the Xiao Family, then absorb the family’s luck alongside yours. But alas, man proposes, heaven disposes. You’ve got sharp eyes."

As a Golden Immortal expert, the Wood Daoist faced the two young men with calm indifference.

He didn’t take them seriously at all.

He simply felt that fate had treated him kindly, presenting him with these two individuals of great luck.

Xiang Fei blushed fiercely, pointing at Lin Fan’s nose, "Do you have no shame? Did the embroidered ball target you? That’s only because I rejected it, and it settled for the next option—you."

Lin Fan shrugged helplessly, "Truth stings, doesn’t it? No matter how you want to explain, reality is reality."

"Ah! You’re driving me mad. Who the hell are you to be so arrogant?" Xiang Fei fretted, circling around searching for a brick to bash Lin Fan to the ground.

"Where I come from isn’t important. Only the truth matters." Lin Fan said.

The two bickered back and forth, utterly forgetting that a Golden Immortal was still watching them.

The Wood Daoist’s expression changed subtly.

From the initial surprise of having his identity exposed, to the now flush-faced anger of being entirely ignored.

"Do you even realize what’s happening right now?"

The Wood Daoist roared, his voice thunderous like a lion’s cry, causing the surrounding plants and flowers to bow under its terrifying volume.

It was absolutely frightening—such a loud sound!

Lin Fan and Xiang Fei acted as though the Wood Daoist didn’t exist.

They continued pointing fingers at each other.

"Don’t swagger too much."

"You stop swaggering first. If you’ve got guts, go call for help."

"Fine, I’ll call. Scared of you?"

"Great, I’ll let you be the one to call."

The two exchanged words, then subtly made their way backward toward the distance, acting as if the Wood Daoist wasn’t there, treating him like air.

The Wood Daoist was incensed.

No matter what.

His Golden Immortal cultivation was enough to grant him respect in the Immortal Realm, yet these two juniors had zero regard for him—not even a shred of attention spared toward his words.

How could he not be angry?

Just as the Wood Daoist was pondering how to deal with these two.

Lin Fan and Xiang Fei exchanged glances.

"Brother, everyone follows their Heavenly Destiny. Farewell."

"Run!"

Xiang Fei shouted, transforming into a beam of light speeding in the opposite direction of Lin Fan.

He had obviously identified the other as a Golden Immortal expert.

It wasn’t guaranteed they could win against him.

Even if they could slay him, the cost might be too high—it wasn’t worth getting tangled up with someone who steals luck.

"Damn it, where are you going?"

The Wood Daoist yelled angrily, directly chasing Lin Fan instead of Xiang Fei, because he saw Lin Fan as possessing the richer luck of the two.

"What the?! So decisive?"

Xiang Fei noticed the Wood Daoist chasing Lin Fan and was dumbfounded. All along, he thought that his luck was extremely profound, but now, he was struck by the harsh reality.

Chasing him down, but leaving me alone—who are you looking down on?

Stand still, let me show you who’s boss.

Then, he followed in the direction the Wood Daoist and Lin Fan were headed.

Of course.

Xiang Fei wasn’t trying to prove anything; he just felt that Lin Fan might not be able to handle the Wood Daoist. Since they’d met, it wouldn’t be right not to intervene. Truth be told, their brief exchange had left an impression on him—it felt pretty good.

He was a righteous person.

How could he just flee and disregard someone he’d been fairly acquainted with? Give it to him straight—the other guy even diverted danger away from him. How could a person like him cower and vanish?

At this moment.

Lin Fan and the Wood Daoist were engaging in a Divine Skill battle from afar while Lin Fan continued slipping away.

The Golden Immortal Laws were terrifying.

They stretched across the heavens and earth, emerging from the unknown Void before weaving into a web of frightening laws, attempting to trap Lin Fan.

Lin Fan unleashed his Divine Skills, refusing to evade, and instead taking the challenge head-on. But truthfully, the power of a Golden Immortal indeed couldn’t be underestimated.

If push came to shove.

He wasn’t sure about victory.

Though he felt the odds of triumph were fairly promising.

"Kid, trying to run? You’re just dreaming." The Wood Daoist’s white hair floated as if he were casting some immense Divine Skill. Behind him appeared a massive black hole.

The black hole seemed to connect to another dimension, pulsating like rippling waves.

Soon after.

A surge of suction force erupted.

Lin Fan felt his speed slowing down. He activated "Boundless Traveler," only to have the Void slashed apart forcibly, dragging him back into reality—unable to escape the Daoist’s grasp.

"Come to me!"

The Wood Daoist intended to absorb Lin Fan’s luck entirely and bolster his powers.

"Chaotic Void Slash!"

Lin Fan unleashed a strike.

Instantly.

The previously unbroken Void shattered into shards. The scene before him vanished, and even the faraway Wood Daoist distorted, his body splitting apart as countless cracks surfaced.

"Huh?"

Lin Fan froze.

He hadn’t anticipated this outcome.

What the heck?

This was his first time using "Chaotic Void Slash." Though he knew Tao Level Divine Powers were formidable, especially one he’d cultivated to perfection, they seemed excessive.

But this...

Was far beyond his expectations.

"You... you..."

The Wood Daoist struggled to lift his hand and point at Lin Fan, his eyes bulging wide in disbelief, as though he’d seen a ghost.

"The Chaotic Demon Emperor’s... Divine Skill... Who on earth are you...?"

Crash!

The Wood Daoist’s corpse collapsed into countless pieces, scattering from the sky and smashing against the ground.

Lin Fan looked at his hands, his expression exaggerated.

"Am I really this strong?"

"That was a Golden Immortal..."