Chapter 0472: Is My Head Something You Can Touch as You Please?
Inside the grand hall.
"Young friend Lin, the Heavenly Court recently discovered a Heavenly Secret Realm. Yin Immortal Mountain has four slots to enter, and I hope the three of you can accompany Han Li to go together."
Mao Zhenjun allocated three slots to Lin Fan and his companions, which surprised the elders of Yin Immortal Mountain greatly. Some opposed the idea, believing it to be excessive and unnecessary.
However, Mao Zhenjun overrode all opposition, using his veto power to reject all requests from the Yin Immortal Mountain elders, firmly granting the three slots.
Lin Fan's head buzzed upon hearing this, seemingly unable to comprehend the situation.
Was the other party serious?
Not only were they treating them like honored guests, but they were also giving away such precious slots. Could it be that they were truly so handsome that the other side couldn't help but make such a choice?
"Ancestor Mao, this matter is agreeable." Lin Fan clasped his fists.
Since it had been said, refusing would surely be inappropriate.
The Heavenly Secret Realm.
One could tell just from hearing the name that this place was extraordinary. Were they about to meet the Heavenly Court again? Suddenly, he thought of Butterfly Fairy. She was such a good woman—meeting again might allow them to have a proper conversation without unnecessary gestures.
"Then I'll count on the three of you. Please take good care of Han Li in the Heavenly Secret Realm." Mao Zhenjun said.
He was gambling, betting on whether the rumored fortune truly worked as described.
Lin Fan clasped his fists and replied, "Of course."
Inside the room.
The trio known for their lucky fortunes were locked in deep discussion.
"The Heavenly Secret Realm—I've heard of this. It's supposed to be an extraordinary place. There used to be a Human Secret Realm, and when it appeared, the Heavenly Court and the Four Domains clashed, vying for control of it."
"Then came the Earth Secret Realm, causing another battle, which the Heavenly Court also managed to seize."
"Now, with the emergence of the Heavenly Secret Realm, what could the Heavenly Court be planning, letting others enter so freely? This is getting interesting."
Qin Yang rubbed his chin thoughtfully, looking like a detective possessed, determined to unravel the Heavenly Court's true intentions.
Xiang Fei, unfamiliar with the Heavenly Secret Realm, shrugged. No one had ever been there—who could possibly guess what it was like inside?
Lin Fan asked, "So should we go or not?"
"We definitely have to go. I mean, it's a Secret Realm. Besides, if Yin Immortal Mountain has slots, I bet the Four Domains will send people too. By then, heavenly geniuses will gather—it'll be the perfect moment for me, Qin Yang, to showcase my brilliance." Qin Yang grinned mischievously.
Xiang Fei immediately splashed cold water on him. "Watch yourself—you might get too cocky and end up beaten to death."
Qin Yang dismissed the concern lightly. "With two good brothers like you by my side, what's there to fear about being beaten to death?"
Xiang Fei was speechless. He had a point. A single cry of "Good brothers" would mobilize anyone to stand up for him.
"We must stay low-profile," Lin Fan said. The trio's ability to get this far rooted in their principle of staying low-key, which they executed to perfection.
Qin Yang nodded solemnly. "You're right, we must stay low-key. The only problem is, the boundaries of staying low-key are a bit broad and hard to pin down."
The next day!
Under Mao Zhenjun's enthusiastic farewell and the lingering reluctance of female disciples, they left Yin Immortal Mountain.
It was overly passionate.
It was a bit much to endure.
Lin Fan worried that after sleeping peacefully at night, he might wake up the next day and find himself surrounded by dozens of coquettish and terrifying female disciples. If that happened, he feared he might end up hanging white cloth on the beam, taking his life to prove his innocence in front of them.
The Heavenly Court.
After departing from Yin Immortal Mountain, they entered the vicinity of the Heavenly Court's domain. Upon stepping into the region, Lin Fan finally grasped the vastness of the Heavenly Court's power—indeed, it was unmatched by other major forces.
Moreover, there were numerous Immortals gathered here.
Golden Immortals, Supreme Immortals, and Daluo Golden Immortals were all present in significant numbers.
Although many were advanced in age, it couldn't be denied that their cultivation levels spoke for themselves—even in their old age, they remained elite experts.
Lin Fan kept his eyes fixed, enjoying observing these people's situations. Their potential gains were tempting—how wonderful it would be to round them up and place them in a pigsty for cultivation.
Some thoughts are best left as fantasies.
Realistically, not everything desired could be achieved.
Qin Yang said, "Brother Lin, now that we're in the Heavenly Court's domain, we need to stay low-profile. There are many experts here, and the appearance of the Heavenly Secret Realm will surely draw a crowd. I wonder if my goddess is here."
"Ah, my dream goddess—will you appear for me?"
His goddess was none other than Dream Goddess; everything else was mere rubbish. With his identity and background, he absolutely deserved her. The inconvenient truth, however, was that Dream Goddess held him in complete disdain, breaking his heart.
Xiang Fei remarked, "Just moments ago, I felt three gazes lock onto us, only to shift away shortly after. Our arrival is likely already recorded by the Heavenly Court."
Lin Fan, too, sensed what Xiang Fei mentioned.
Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Court's system was so formidable, seemingly documenting every individual entering its domain. Considering how many people visited the Heavenly Court daily, the numbers had to be staggering.
Yet the Heavenly Court could investigate everything with precision—impressive, without question.
Before long.
A magnificent city loomed ahead.
Immortal City.
A subsidiary city under the Heavenly Court's jurisdiction, it served as a gathering point for those heading to the Heavenly Secret Realm.
"The majesty of the Heavenly Court is not to be underestimated. Who would've thought a single city could exude the presence of Golden Dragons soaring through the skies?" Han Li marveled. As the senior disciple of Yin Immortal Mountain, he had traveled extensively, but due to the sect's unpopularity within the Immortal Realm, he had never visited the Heavenly Court.