This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 498 - 496: The First Appearance of the God of Fortune!

His fingers grazed the mural, its creation dating back to an unknown era. Wu Wang attempted to understand the story depicted in the fragmentary painting. When he did, he could only shake his head slightly.

It was merely a record of a prayer by the Celestial Fox Tribe.

What later generations considered legends might have simply been the mundane daily lives of their predecessors—a sentiment he found quite wondrous.

The negotiation was over. Wu Wang had not laid all his cards on the table and was now waiting for the final decision of the Celestial Fox Elders.

At this moment, he was strolling casually within the territory of the Celestial Fox Tribe, accompanied by a few generals of the tribe. Of course, there was also Lu'er, who had donned a light-red gown that accentuated her sensuality even more.

She seemed to have taken a greater interest in Wu Wang. When she bowed before him, she made no effort to adjust the plunging neckline of her dress, and whether intentionally or not, she always managed to reveal her naturally exquisite figure.

Wu Wang... Well, he could only take a casual look.

Perhaps the Martial God above had not left yet, and the Liuli god, along with Little Jin Wei, was watching over this place. He needed to remain proper; after all, he wasn't Emperor Shun, who went about fathering illegitimate children everywhere.

This underground complex served as the spiritual pillar for hundreds of thousands from the Celestial Fox Tribe, similar to their 'Royal Court'. On the cave walls, there were entrances that seemed to connect to other towns of the tribe. Wu Wang's Divine Thought probed into them, discovering that the tunnels formed a web beneath the forest, acting as a protective barrier for the Celestial Fox Tribe.

"My lord," whispered Lu'er from beside him, "what do you need for your evening banquet?"

Wu Wang asked in confusion, "Haven't they come to a decision yet?"

The fox maiden pursed her lips and whispered, "For a matter this significant, it's normal for them to argue for days and nights. The Elders' opinions are crucial."

Wu Wang said, "Then send someone to the place where you and I met outside the forest. Invite a general named Meng Xianglin inside. I will have him return to give the order for the army to retreat ten miles and set up camp."

The fox maiden whispered, "Do you still not trust us?"

"It's not a matter of trust, just necessary precaution," Wu Wang replied.

Wu Wang smiled. "After all, I'm just a young Martial Artist. I have no way to defend myself if the Celestial Fox Tribe were to turn hostile."

Lu'er looked at him, her eyes rippling with allure, and offered a seductive smile. The fusion of youthful vitality and charming allure created an intoxicating scene, one that could easily mesmerize anyone.

Wu Wang calmly shifted his gaze from her face and walked toward another mural on the cave wall, immersing himself in the history and culture of the Celestial Fox Tribe.

「Meanwhile.」

Wu Wang had been in the forest for the better part of half a day.

Chun Luan stood at the forefront, her long spear on her back, ready to charge inside at the slightest disturbance. She couldn't shake the feeling that her junior brother's actions were far too risky.

What if the Celestial Fox Tribe had already allied with other Divine Realms? And what if they faced surprise attacks from Martial Emperor Realm experts again?

Chun Luan heaved a soft sigh, glanced at the setting sun, her eyes revealing a hint of eagerness.

Next to her, Meng Xianglin said, "Why don't we send someone to ask..."

"I'll go ask!" Chun Luan immediately stepped forward, but Meng Xianglin quickly moved to stop her.

An old general spoke in a low voice, "We've surrounded the territory of the Celestial Fox Tribe. If they dare harm the Envoy, their entire territory will become a sea of flames. The Celestial Fox Tribe isn't foolish; on the contrary, they are known for their intelligence and cunning. The Envoy must have his own assurances for entering the Celestial Fox Tribe's territory alone."

"But how can this be…"

Chun Luan bit her lower lip and said, "In that case, all of you wait here. I'll go find the Envoy. If my junior brother is safe, I'll return immediately. If there's trouble, I'll do my best to create a commotion."

The old general pondered for a moment and was about to nod in agreement. However, after catching a subtle glance from Meng Xianglin, he wisely shook his head and said no more.

Chun Luan was ready to rush to the edge of the forest, and Meng Xianglin was about to step forward and say, "Let me go."

Regrettably, Meng Xianglin didn't get the chance to demonstrate his willingness.

A gentle breeze suddenly wafted from the edge of the forest. Several fox maidens emerged, moving gracefully. They oozed charm and seduction in their short skirts and sheer clothing, causing the blood of many soldiers to surge.

"The Envoy?"

"It's the Celestial Fox Tribe!"

"Which of you is General Meng Xianglin?"

A fox maiden said softly, "The respected Envoy requests your presence in our territory. It seems he has military orders to relay."

Chun Luan leaped out without a second thought. "I am Meng Xianglin!"

Beside her, General Meng's forehead creased with several dark lines, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

The fox maiden blinked and covered her mouth with a giggle. "General Meng is a man, isn't he? What's this? Is this general afraid that if General Meng enters this forest, he won't come out alone?"

"Hmph!"

Chun Luan let out a cold snort, while Meng Xianglin awkwardly stepped forward. Confident in his strength as a Martial Emperor Realm cultivator, he didn't overthink it and agreed, walking towards the edge of the forest.

After a few steps, Meng Xianglin turned his head to look at Chun Luan, who was following him, and said in a low voice, "I should go in alone; your cultivation isn't that high yet. Wait outside for news."

Chun Luan said firmly, "My junior brother can go, why can't I?"

"The Envoy only asked me to go inside…"

The beautiful fox maiden leading them smiled. "The Celestial Fox Tribe welcomes guests from afar. A few more visitors are no trouble at all. We have already been won over by the Envoy. The High Priests are currently discussing the specific follow-up matters."

Chun Luan rolled her eyes at Meng Xianglin, bypassed him, and walked into the forest with her long spear on her back.

Seeing this, Meng Xianglin could only sigh and quickly followed.

Before long, Meng Xianglin returned with Special Envoy Qing Shan's orders: the armies on all four sides were to retreat ten miles and set up camp. Additionally, border patrols were to be strengthened to guard against any disturbances from forces outside the Divine Realm.

After relaying the orders, Meng Xianglin was eager to hurry back to the Celestial Fox Tribe but was stopped by several generals.

"Come back, you! What's the rush to go there? Taken a fancy to one of the girls from the Celestial Fox Tribe?"

"Be serious, General Meng. What's the situation?"

"If I told you everything was going smoothly, you probably wouldn't believe me," Meng Xianglin said, shaking his head with a wry smile.

"I don't know what kind of Divine Power this Envoy possesses, but he has already persuaded the Celestial Fox Tribe. There are still some dissenting voices within the Celestial Fox Tribe, but most of the Elders and clan members support handing over the radicals who attacked the patrol team. The Envoy is discussing the development of this forest with them. He spoke with me briefly, and it seems he wants the Celestial Fox Tribe to develop some farmland themselves to provide a food supply for the Luili Realm."

The generals' eyes lit up. They hadn't considered such an idea before.

"I have to go and protect the Envoy," Meng Xianglin said earnestly. "I sensed a hint of hostility within the Celestial Fox Tribe. It wasn't much, but I'm worried someone might cause trouble during the banquet."

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and go!"

"Right, why are you dawdling here? Get moving, get moving!"

"Hey, you guys!"

Meng Xianglin glared, then with a flick of his sleeve, turned and leaped. He generated several sonic booms as he shot towards the depths of the forest.

「Upon that cloud in the sky.」

A young girl with a lily bun and a pink and white short skirt was standing with hands on hips, puffing her cheeks, and looking at the banquet scene in the Cloud Mirror with irritation.

That fox girl, that Lu'er from the Celestial Fox Tribe, was practically draped all over her brother!

Jin Wei just didn't understand!

Was her brother really that likable? This was just one trip out, and even with herself, her teacher, and that strange Martial God watching from the clouds above, two beautiful girls had already thrown themselves at him.

The first girl was her brother's childhood friend. Their accidental reunion could be considered fate, so Jin Wei grudgingly accepted it.

But this Lu'er from the Celestial Fox Tribe, she was too, well... too much!

She was irritated, her heart ached, and she wanted to curse.

"Calm down."

The Liuli god found Jin Wei's reaction rather amusing and chuckled. "Your brother definitely cares deeply for you; otherwise, he wouldn't be so proper."

Jin Wei felt much better and giggled proudly. "Of course! Nobody can separate me from my brother!"

"Alright now, come over here to cultivate. Your teacher will keep an eye on things for you."

The Liuli god called out warmly, "I never realized teaching disciples could be this enjoyable. Now I understand why the Martial God likes guiding others in their cultivation—it truly is quite fun."

Jin Wei cast a reluctant final glance at the Cloud Mirror, then obediently went to sit beside her teacher and meditate.

In no time, Jin Wei achieved a state of Enlightenment.

The Liuli god sat on the cloud stool previously occupied by the Martial God, seemingly lost in thought, yet also pondering something specific.

What is the great one doing? The Martial God must be discussing the future of the Outer Sky world with all the higher-ranking Divine Spirits.

She had also heard the news: the Great Wilderness World was now impregnable. The new Heavenly Emperor, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, who had driven out Heavenly Emperor Emperor Shun, was overwhelmingly powerful. He had destroyed the old gods, seized control of the Eastern Wilderness, and wielded the Heavenly Dao, which governed over a thousand Dao rules.

To condense thousands of Great Daos into a single being? What a terrifying Divine Spirit that must be.

The Liuli god slightly pursed her lips, looking somewhat worried.

Such a dominant Heavenly Emperor might one day take the initiative to open the Heaven and Earth Seal, leading countless powerhouses to descend upon the Outer Sky world to reclaim this lost territory. Terrifying Eastern Emperor.

The Liuli god sighed inwardly and glanced a few more times at the scene displayed in the Cloud Mirror, a relieved smile appearing at the corners of her mouth.

This Qing Shan is quite impressive. He has both strategy and skill, and it's rare to see someone maintain such integrity.

「Meanwhile.」

In the vast sea adjacent to the eastern border of the Twelve Realms of Martial God, the gates of the Water God's Temple were kicked open.

"Old Water! Old Water! Hurry and look! This time I really found a treasure!"

The Martial God was dressed in purple armor, looking majestic and extraordinary, with handsome, fair features, beaming with joy and laughing heartily.

Within the Temple, beautiful Maidens hastily knelt to pay their respects. Numerous 'sea creature' guards dutifully lowered their heads in greeting, and two or three of the Water God's Subordinate gods hurried forward to salute.

These Subordinate gods were quite interesting. One elder carried a tortoise shell on his back, another a giant clam shell. There was also a lovely young girl who looked as if she'd transformed from a carp, with a human upper body and a fish tail, wearing a bustier-style dress that certainly drew the eye.

All three gods saluted together, chanting, "We greet the Martial God."

"Where's your Water God?"

"The Water God is receiving guests. Perhaps you could wait here for a moment…"

"Receiving guests?"

The Martial God placed his hands on his hips and leaned back. "Are there guests he has that I don't know? I deliberately took a bath and changed out of the clothes I'd been wearing for a hundred thousand years, just to come over and show off to him! Get out of the way, all of you, I'm going to find him!"

"This..."

The three Subordinate gods exchanged glances and quickly lowered their heads to clear a path. They figured that trying to stop the Martial God would definitely earn them a beating, as he was incredibly strong, like a pure Yang war god. Besides, their Water God wouldn't typically punish them for such a trivial matter. The Water God's good temper was almost as legendary as the Martial God's preposterous strength.

"My lord, he is in the third Crystal Hall."

"Heh heh heh."

The Martial God cocked an eyebrow at the 'carp' Subordinate god who had secretly tipped him off and strode forward, treating the undersea Temple as if it were his own backyard.

The Water God's Temple was quite expansive. Rows of huge, mushroom-like crystal domes lay spread across the seabed, and precious treasures were visible everywhere. The Water God's wealth was truly extraordinary.

The door to the third Crystal Hall was tightly shut, enveloped by two powerful strands of Dao charm that seemed to isolate the interior from the outside world.

Then, the Martial God's Dao charm brazenly forced its way in.

"Old Water! I'm coming in, Old Water!"

The Martial God bellowed. Immediately, the Water God's voice came from inside the Temple, "Wait a moment! Don't force your way in! This Formation was so hard to set up..."

BANG!

The Temple doors slid wide open. The Martial God grabbed them, casually tossed them aside, and continued to raise his eyebrows provocatively at the two powerful gods from the Outer Sky before him.

He had truly forced his way in.

"Old Water, come look! What kind of treasure of a disciple have I taken in!"

The Water God's facial features, manifested on his 'spherical body,' twisted in utter vexation. Meanwhile, the goddess seated opposite him frowned slightly and said, "A rude brute."

The Martial God's eyes widened. "Goddess of Fortune, why are you cursing at a god?"

"Hmph," the goddess swept her wide sleeves. The black and white, form-fitting long dress she wore highlighted her enviable assets and her 'sins' too numerous to count. Her exotic features were etched with displeasure.

"What brings you here?"

"To find Old Water, of course," the Martial God sauntered forward and sat beside the Water God. "What are you two up to? Discussing how to save Cang Xue?"

The Water God manifested an arm on his spherical body and immediately sealed the Temple doors again, reinforcing the previous Formation with Divine Power. Even though he was in his own home, he felt like a thief with a guilty conscience.

"Your timing is just right," the Water God sighed. "Come over, let's discuss this together."

The Goddess of Fortune pondered, murmuring softly, Although this fellow is brawny and simple-minded, his strength is considerable. If we can trick him into taking action, it might be possible to pressure Father.

"I heard that! I heard all of it!" the Martial God cursed through gritted teeth.

With a sneer, the Goddess of Fortune said, "What difference does it make if you heard it or not? Everything you meddle in ultimately leads to a fight to the death."

"Because the essence of all things is the clash of fists!" The Martial God plopped down carelessly by the low table and huffed, "And you, known as the goddess of schemes, always mulling over those convoluted plots. No wonder no one's wanted you for a million years."

"Hmph, that's merely because you male gods are too despicable."

The Goddess of Fortune tilted her head up slightly, the disdain in her eyes making the Martial God scratch his head in frustration. Yet, he didn't dare actually lay a hand on her. The words 'fortune' and 'luck' held an infinite number of wondrous applications.

"Alright, alright," the Water God said softly from the side. "You are both here concerning my young Cang Xue. I know, I understand."

The Goddess of Fortune said indifferently, "I'm just here to sit idly."

The Martial God said indifferently, "I'm just here to share with Old Water some insights from my recent experience teaching my disciple."

The Water God squinted, his eyes crinkling in a smile, then sighed softly and asked tentatively, "Then, shall we discuss official business later?"

Faced with such a good-tempered Water God, the Goddess of Fortune found herself unable to muster any anger and could only say, "Let's continue the discussion. I feel something odd about Father lately, but I can't pinpoint the problem. I have tested him, and each time, he still seems to be Father. But Father might... no longer be Father."

The Martial God muttered, "What is this, some kind of tongue-twister?"

"You!"

The Water God quickly interjected, "The Goddess of Fortune means, could there be some problem with Lord Candle Dragon's Spiritual mind?"

"Yes, that's precisely my concern," she said. "With Eastern Emperor Taiyi's unexpected rise, the balance of power on both sides has drastically shifted. I've sensed this from afar. Heavenly Dao—they now call the current order the Heavenly Dao. This Heavenly Dao has become incredibly powerful, far beyond our comprehension. It feels as if it's already dominating this entire world. If Eastern Emperor Taiyi wishes to destroy us, it would likely pose almost no difficulty for him."

The Martial God frowned. "Is it really that bizarre? Why don't I go and have a one-on-one fight with him?"

"If Eastern Emperor Taiyi decided to use the Heavenly Dao to destroy my father, his only consideration would be the extent of his own losses."

The Martial God bowed his head in silence.

The Water God sighed. "That's also why it would make sense if my daughter, Cang Xue, was truly abducted by Lord Candle Dragon."

"I'm afraid it's not just Candle Dragon."

The Goddess of Fortune spoke softly, "I suspect Father may have already allied with Emperor Shun. I sensed Emperor Shun's aura at Father's residence."

The Martial God said, "They are sworn enemies. Can they really form an alliance?"

The Goddess of Fortune replied, "When they both face a sufficiently powerful threat, they will naturally be pressured into forming an alliance. There's nothing surprising about that."

"Old Water, is it confirmed now? Is sister Cang Xue really there?"

"Almost certainly."

The atmosphere in the Temple suddenly became stifling.

The Goddess of Fortune said, "Still, it's best to confirm it again later."

"Alright, enough! Don't dwell on things you can't figure out!" The Martial God waved his hand grandly. "Come, take a look at this precious disciple I've recently taken in! This disciple is simply extraordinary! I feel like I've lived my whole life just waiting to be his master!"

The Goddess of Fortune brought out her staff of misfortune.

"Hey!" The Martial God glared with a snort. "Don't mess around!"

"Tsk tsk," the Goddess of Fortune revealed a playful smile and then produced a pink staff.

She was the Divine Spirit of Fortune, holding sway over the destinies of all living beings.

Peach blossom luck was also one of its kinds.