Accidentally invincible!
Chapter 281 - 278: Entering the Forbidden Land

Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Entering the Forbidden Land

"Senior Ao, these details aren’t important right now. What matters is that I have something significant to discuss with you."

After numerous experiences.

Lin Fan had grasped the ultimate truth—he needed a powerhouse by his side.

Otherwise, escaping from danger in the Forbidden Land would be nearly impossible.

Ao Wudi was stunned for a long time, still reeling from the shock of what he had just heard. It wasn’t that he couldn’t believe it—thinking it through carefully, it simply seemed impossible.

But somehow, it had turned into reality.

His head felt ready to explode.

When did cultivating the Ancestor Dragon Floating Body become so easy? Even he hadn’t achieved the highest state of it, so how had this kid managed it?

"Senior Ao, I really need to talk to you—can you just postpone your shock for a moment?" Lin Fan said helplessly. He’d already asked Ao Wudi not to be too surprised, but the elder was still so utterly taken aback that Lin Fan didn’t even know what more to say.

Ao Wudi, true to his role as a combat-ready pinnacle among True Immortals, quickly steadied his composure after a brief lapse.

"Speak. What is it?" Ao Wudi asked.

Lin Fan replied, "Have you heard about the Forbidden Land recently?"

"I have. The news about the Forbidden Land has been circulating for some time. It’s said to be extremely dangerous, but there are Divine Medicines there. Didn’t you get chased down over that Divine Medicine incident?"

"Exactly. That’s why I’m here to invite you to join me in exploring the Forbidden Land this time. What do you think?"

"No."

"Don’t turn me down so quickly! There are Divine Medicines there, and I’ve also gathered a reliable group to ensure our safety. Come on, think of it as just a little adventure."

"Still no."

For a moment.

The two of them locked eyes in a silent confrontation.

"Senior Ao, you’re being a bit coldhearted here. We’re acquaintances, after all! I’ve even helped you strategize before. Are you really saying that even I, the Love Saint of the Taiwu Immortal Sect, can’t sway you?"

Lin Fan truly wanted to coax Ao Wudi into coming along. It wasn’t just for any reason—it was because Ao’s strength was undeniably reliable.

Ao Wudi responded, "This isn’t about giving face—it’s about the danger involved. Besides, I’ve made a promise to her not to leave the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land. You’d better find someone else to accompany you. Honestly, if the Forbidden Land is that dangerous, why risk your life?"

"You just want me to act as your hired muscle, don’t you? It’s written all over your face."

Lin Fan stared at Ao Wudi.

For a moment, he found himself out of ideas.

He couldn’t help but feel a little frustrated.

"Sigh... I never expected Senior Ao would distrust me so completely. Last time I entered the Forbidden Land, I caught sight of a rare, seven-colored female dragon—her figure and temperament were absolutely stunning."

"I originally thought of inviting you, Senior Ao, to subdue this female dragon. But now it seems, perhaps even you might not be able to handle her."

Lin Fan began spouting nonsense.

What seven-colored dragon?

What stunning figure and elegance?

None of it existed.

Yet, as Ao Wudi listened to Lin Fan’s words, his eyes flickered with interest. A female dragon? That sounded intriguing. But soon, any perceptible gleam in his eyes vanished. He wouldn’t let others catch him in such moments.

For Ao Wudi.

He had always considered himself a one-dragon kind of guy.

Those flashy pursuits? They definitely weren’t for him. And yet, somehow, Lin Fan’s words stirred something restless in his usually tranquil heart.

"Ah, fine. For the Love Saint of the Taiwu Immortal Sect, I should give this some face."

"I’ll humor you and join the trip."

Ao Wudi said it with such convincing sincerity that it left no room for argument.

Indeed, what he said made total sense.

No flaws to pick at.

"But this might not be a good idea; the Forbidden Land is very dangerous," Lin Fan said.

Ao Wudi replied, "Dangerous or not, how can I refuse such a grand invitation from the Love Saint of the Taiwu Immortal Sect?"

Looking at the stone-faced Ao Wudi...

Had Lin Fan not known better, he might even have bought into the elder’s nonsense.

"Alright, then let’s head out."

In truth, Lin Fan didn’t particularly want to enter the Forbidden Land. The place was dangerous, after all. But the allure of a Divine Medicine’s value was simply too overwhelming to resist.

Buzz!

At that moment.

Ao Wudi, who had been coiled around the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land in his true form, began to stir. His movements sent massive tremors through the Sacred Land itself. Over the millennia of safeguarding the land, Ao Wudi had formed an intrinsic bond with it.

The moment he moved, the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land responded.

Ao Wudi hovered above the land in his true dragon form. While he appeared to lack personal freedom, he had long been one with the Sacred Land, reaping the blessings of its fortune.

There were pros and cons.

But the benefits were immense.

At this moment.

The people of the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land looked up. They were shocked by the shifting skies, as the enormous dragon’s body seemed to shake the heavens apart.

"What is happening?"

This thought emerged in everyone’s minds.

What in the world was going on?

"What the hell!"

Gong Mo was dumbfounded as he watched Ao Wudi activate his true form and leave the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land with Lin Fan. He was utterly stupefied—weren’t they just going to have a little talk? How had that escalated to the level of leaving the land altogether?

Suddenly.

An angry voice erupted, filled with fury. It belonged to one of the Sacred Land’s elders. "Gong Mo! You’ve really outdone yourself this time. Get your sorry self over here and explain yourself!"

Gong Mo shuddered. How was this his fault? He hadn’t done a thing!

He clutched his backside anxiously, recalling recent grievances and feeling incredibly nervous.

Lin Fan had charmed Ao Wudi away.

That was purely Lin Fan’s doing.

What did it have to do with him?

Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

When Huang Lier saw Lin Fan return with another man in tow, her eyes filled with curiosity. She had already recognized that the man was Ao Wudi, as the Sky Dragon Clan bore distinct markings on their bodies.

"Fairy Huang, how are things progressing? Have you secured enough experts?" Lin Fan asked.

Heading into the Forbidden Land again—it was nerve-wracking just to think about.

Facing danger inside, he couldn’t rely on the True Immortals of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion to protect him; he needed his own measures.

Lin Fan had long before prepared his Supreme God Talisman, ready to summon his deranged "son."

Having him around made everything feel safer.

"Master Lin, the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion has gathered fifteen True Immortal elites," Huang Lier replied. This venture into the Forbidden Land was of great importance, so they had only invited the most trustworthy experts.

These fifteen True Immortals were personally nurtured by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion itself.

They were naturally reliable.

It was possible to hire many True Immortals with enough resources, but those types often valued their lives too much. At the first sign of danger, they would vanish without a trace.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but marvel at the power of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

To think they could gather fifteen True Immortal experts! Even disregarding the ones who had fallen in previous Forbidden Land expeditions, a rough estimate suggested that the Pavilion boasted at least twenty True Immortals in total.

Soon enough.

Lin Fan met these True Immortals. Indeed, they were incredibly strong, though they couldn’t quite compare to the more seasoned True Immortals of major sects.

Yet, as a dragon of the Sky Dragon Clan, Ao Wudi carried a commanding presence simply by standing there. His presence alone exerted immense pressure.

Several True Immortals glanced at him nervously.

But they quickly averted their gazes.

Several days later!

At the Forbidden Land’s entrance.

Lin Fan surveyed his surroundings. The narrow gorge, with its tantalizing allure, remained an enticing mystery. The allure of the treasures inside made it almost impossible to resist exploring.

Ao Wudi said, "Hmm! I sense a strong seal here. It won’t be easy to enter."

"What this senior says is true. Since the last time we left, a powerful seal has indeed appeared here. However, thanks to the efforts of several great experts from the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, a passage has been created, allowing us to enter safely," Huang Lier explained.

Previously, when the Pavilion Master had led his team here, they were blocked by the seal. After spending much time and effort, they had succeeded in creating a passage.

"Impressive," Ao Wudi commented.

At this moment, the fifteen accompanying True Immortal experts all bore solemn expressions.

They were well aware of the Forbidden Land’s dangers.

The creatures residing within were terrifying, and even with their cultivation and abilities, survival was far from guaranteed.

"Dad, I’m scared. Can’t we not go in?" The deranged old man shrank back, uneasy from the ominous aura of the place.

Lin Fan said, "Don’t be afraid. Stay close to Daddy, and nothing will happen. Remember, if things look bad, your first priority is to grab me and run."

Ao Wudi glanced at the deranged old man. While others couldn’t see through him, Ao Wudi could tell at a glance that this individual was far from ordinary. Yet, why did he call Lin Fan ’Dad’?

This world was full of strange surprises.

"Let’s go inside." Huang Lier didn’t wish to waste any time.

The longer they delayed, the more dangerous things became.

As the group stepped into the Forbidden Land, a terrifying pressure descended upon them from all around. An invisible force weighed heavily on them, making it difficult to breathe.

"This place is no joke," Ao Wudi remarked, gazing upward. Over his thousands of years of life, he had weathered countless storms. As a royal figure among the Sky Dragon Clan, he had explored innumerable perilous locations and secret realms. This place, however, managed to make even him uneasy, a testament to its true danger.

Lin Fan said, "Senior Ao, of course, this place is extraordinary. It hides Divine Medicines and terrifying creatures—even a True Immortal’s cultivation might not be enough to withstand it."

Ao Wudi nodded quietly.

His curiosity about the Forbidden Land deepened.

He had never heard of this place before. It seemed his extended isolation in the Ancient Immortal Sacred Land had left him detached from the outside world.

"Fairy Huang, where did your father obtain the Divine Medicine back then?" Lin Fan asked.

Huang Lier hadn’t accompanied her father during his previous expedition to the Forbidden Land, so she looked toward an elder for guidance. The elder stepped forward to lead the way.

The scorpion they had encountered back then wasn’t quite as terrifying as some of the other creatures here.

Still, they couldn’t understand why the Pavilion Master had been stung. To this day, it remained a mystery.

Lin Fan carefully observed his surroundings.

This place was far too dangerous.

No one could predict when some horrifying beast might leap out of hiding and wipe them out in sudden chaos.

Soon.

They stood before a cave.

"This is where we encountered the scorpion back then. The Divine Medicine was located here as well," the True Immortal elder said.

Lin Fan didn’t sense any living presence in the area.

It seemed that since they had taken the Divine Medicine...

The scorpion had left this place.