Chapter 153

As an ordinary disciple, Luo Fu's future achievement, in Yunxiao and the others' eyes, would at most reach the Mystic Immortal Realm.

Becoming a Jin Xian was a very uncertain prospect.

But Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao's goal was the Great Luo Jin Xian, even approaching the Peerless Saint realm.

Even if their relationship with Luo Fu was good now, over time, the inequality in their strength would make their bond grow increasingly distant.

But Bixiao didn't dwell on this situation as much as Yunxiao and Qiongxiao did.

So Bixiao's relationship with Luo Fu remained pleasant, despite the vast gap in their strength.

"Luo Fu, I always said your efforts would pay off—congratulations on becoming Master's direct disciple," Bixiao beamed.

Bixiao felt no envy that Luo Fu had become Tongtian Jiaozhu's direct disciple—only genuine joy.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Bixiao. Without your encouragement, there would be no Luo Fu today," Luo Fu smiled faintly.

As a transmigrator, Luo Fu had naturally inherited certain memories, including those of Bixiao from before.

"But…" Bixiao circled around Luo Fu, "I heard your strength has already reached the Jin Xian Realm—you've surpassed me."

Bixiao's current strength was only the Mystic Immortal Realm; she had not yet broken through to Jin Xian, which was why she spoke these words.

"Yes, I just broke through recently," Luo Fu said.

"Hmm…" Bixiao pouted, "Then I can't call you Junior Brother Luo Fu anymore—you're stronger than I am now."

Within the Jie Sect.

Strength always dictated rank—lower-ranked Jie Sect disciples addressed higher-ranked ones as Senior Brother or Senior Sister.

"Forget it," Bixiao shook her head. "Luo Fu, just call me Bixiao from now on. Wait—I'll break through to Jin Xian right away and catch up to you."

"Alright, Bixiao. I'll be waiting," Luo Fu smiled lightly.

Bixiao's future strength was indeed impressive, but catching up to him was nearly impossible.

With maxed-out comprehension and the chat group, his future growth would only accelerate.

"Bixiao, where are your two elder sisters?" Jin Ling Shengmu walked over and asked Bixiao.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Jin Ling," Bixiao bowed hastily upon seeing Jin Ling Shengmu.

This Jin Ling was Tongtian Jiaozhu's direct disciple—there had always been a status difference between them, a feeling entirely different from how she related to Luo Fu before.

Even now that Luo Fu had become a Saint's direct disciple, Bixiao still treated him as the old Luo Fu.

"My two elder sisters should arrive soon—they wanted to join this Canjiasan Sect competition and are said to be preparing diligently," Bixiao hurried to say.

"Oh…" Jin Ling Shengmu smiled. "I heard Qiongxiao and Yunxiao broke through to Jin Xian not long ago—I didn't expect them to join the Canjiasan Sect competition. Perhaps we'll get to see you compete against Luo Fu, Junior Brother."

Compared to Luo Fu, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao had broken through to Jin Xian much earlier.

So Jin Ling Shengmu's remark was perfectly reasonable.

Nearby, Daoist Duobao walked slowly forward, his expression oddly unreadable.

Jin Ling Shengmu didn't fully grasp Luo Fu's strength, but her past interactions with Luo Fu had made Duobao sense a faint threat from this younger brother.

Though his younger brother had only just broken through to Jin Xian, his power was no ordinary Jin Xian's.

"That's right!" Bixiao's eyes lit up. "Luo Fu, you must perform well—defeat my two elder sisters and prove to them that what I said before was true: Luo Fu will become a true powerhouse."

"Uh…" Luo Fu didn't know how to respond to that.

Bixiao had just sold out her own sisters.

Jin Ling Shengmu, listening nearby, couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head.

But Bixiao's usual personality was whimsical and mischievous—so Jin Ling Shengmu found nothing strange about it.

"Bixiao, what nonsense are you spouting now?" A faint voice drifted from afar, followed by two figures descending.

They were the other two of the Three Xiao: Yunxiao and Qiongxiao.

The speaker was Qiongxiao, the second of the Three Xiao.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Jin Ling, Senior Brother Duobao…" Yunxiao and Qiongxiao bowed to Jin Ling Shengmu and the nearby direct disciples like Duobao.

"Bixiao, what did you just say?" Qiongxiao's gaze fixed on her younger sister.

"I didn't say anything!" Bixiao shook her head hastily—she was still somewhat intimidated by her second sister.

Qiongxiao said nothing in reply; her beautiful eyes shifted to Luo Fu.

"Junior Brother Luo Fu, Sister hasn't personally congratulated you on becoming Master's direct disciple," Qiongxiao said.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Luo Fu," Yunxiao added beside her.

"But…" Before Luo Fu could respond, Qiongxiao continued, "Even though you've become a Jin Xian, if you enter this Canjiasan Sect competition, I won't hold back."

"I understand," Luo Fu smiled. "I do intend to join the Canjiasan Sect competition—if I face you, Senior Sister, please give me your full guidance."

"Naturally," Yunxiao said gently. "Junior Brother Luo Fu, we've only just entered the Jin Xian Realm—we can't compare to disciples who've long been entrenched in this realm. It's a pity the rewards from Master and the Elder Masters this time are unprecedented."

The Canjiasan Sect competition, held once every hundred years, had been held many times.

In the past, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao had participated too, and the Saint's rewards were usually fixed.

Never before had the rewards been so greatly increased—especially the final prize for the Jin Xian competition, which was unprecedented.

If given more time to reach Late Stage Jin Xian, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao would have been confident in the Canjiasan Sect competition.

But sadly, they had only just crossed into the Jin Xian Realm.

The participants in this Jin Xian match would likely still be those few Saint direct disciples.

"Oh? Junior Brother Luo Fu, I didn't expect you'd want to join the Canjiasan Sect competition—that's quite surprising," a man in a Daoist robe walked slowly over.

Jin Ling Shengmu frowned slightly upon seeing this figure.

"Chi Jingzi, what do you mean?"

"Sister Jin Ling, I mean nothing," Chi Jingzi smiled faintly. "But Junior Brother Luo Fu only just broke through to Jin Xian—entering this Canjiasan Sect competition now isn't wise."

"Exactly," Huang Long True Person stepped forward beside him. "If Junior Brother Luo Fu is easily defeated while still stabilizing his realm, it could severely damage his Dao heart. So, Junior Brother Luo Fu, you should think carefully."

Chi Jingzi and Huang Long True Person were the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

They are all considered direct disciples of Master Yuanshi of the Chan Sect.

It can be said that Chi Jingzi, Huang Long True Person, and others have reached the Jin Xian layer, and have been in this realm for a long time.

That is why they mocked Luo Fu, who had just broken through to Jin Xian.

As direct disciples of the Chan Sect, even though Luo Fu is also a direct disciple, his status is equal to theirs—there is no hierarchy.

More importantly,

The Chan Sect and the Jie Sect, due to differing views on the Dao, often have conflicts among their disciples.

"Two elder brothers, whether your Dao hearts are shaken is none of your concern," Luo Fu's gaze held a glimmer of light. "I only say this—if you two elder brothers enter this contest, don't let your Dao hearts be shattered first."

"You…" Chi Jingzi frowned, his voice cold. "Luo Fu, younger brother, what do you mean? Is this how you speak to your elder brothers?"

"Elder brother?" Luo Fu looked coolly at the current Chan Sect direct disciples. "Unfortunately, I have never recognized you as my elder brother, and you have no right to be my elder brother."

"Hah…" Chi Jingzi laughed, his Jin Xian aura suddenly surging outward.

This startled the disciples of surrounding sects.

Does Chi Jingzi intend to fight here?

Remember, the Holy Ones could appear here at any moment.

Naturally, Chi Jingzi was aware of this—but in his eyes, Luo Fu was merely a newly broken-through Jin Xian.

To subdue him would be effortless, requiring no great effort or time.

Thus, it should not cause any significant conflict.

This is why Chi Jingzi acted so brazenly.

"Chi Jingzi, do you pretend I am not here?" Jin Ling Holy Mother's gaze turned icy, and a far more terrifying Jin Xian aura erupted from her.

Under this aura, Chi Jingzi and Huang Long True Person could not help but feel suffocated.

Undoubtedly, this Jin Ling Holy Mother's strength likely surpasses theirs.

This filled them with resentment.

As disciples of the Holy Ones, they were, in some ways, inferior to her.

"Jin Ling Holy Mother, your two younger brothers did go too far." A faint voice drifted in, and then Blasting Guang Chengzi arrived with the other Twelve Golden Immortals.

Blasting Guang Chengzi, leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals, is said to be the strongest among them.

"What, Guang Chengzi, do you intend to attack together?" Jin Ling Holy Mother looked coldly at Guang Chengzi and the Twelve Golden Immortals.

"Jin Ling, younger sister, you jest," Guang Chengzi shook his head. "Master Duobao is here—how could we possibly fight?"

"Guang Chengzi, then why have you come here with your disciples?" Master Duobao arrived at the same time with Gui Ling and others, studying Guang Chengzi and his group.

"Nothing," Guang Chengzi said, offering an apologetic tone. "Luo Fu, younger brother, what Chi Jingzi and Huang Long said earlier was indeed inappropriate. I apologize on their behalf."

"But…" Guang Chengzi shifted tone. "Luo Fu, younger brother, you have only just broken through to Jin Xian—participating in the Canjiasan Sect contest is truly unsuitable."

"Of course, the final choice is yours—I will say no more," Guang Chengzi said gravely.