306 - After Defying the Villain’s Fate for Nine Lifetimes, the Heroines Turn Mad!

Title: Ninth Life of the Villain: The Female Protagonists Have All Turned Dark - Chapter 306 Lin Feng understood. Wasn't this clearly implying that he should keep a low profile? But the problem was... Since arriving in this central region, he had always kept a low profile! Or rather, he couldn't stand out even if he wanted to. Yet he was still relentlessly chased and tormented by a group of lunatics, wasn't he? Seeing his thoughts, the old man with the celestial mind analyzed, “This proves that you're not keeping a low enough profile! You're also too arrogant and proud! Think carefully, every time before you were tormented by Jiang Chen or other crazies, didn't you violate the three disasters of the 'Stealth Path'?” “...” Lin Feng was silent, carefully recalling. It was true! When he first met beauties like Qing Ning, Jiang Lianyue, and Xiao Hongyi, he was tormented because he didn't avoid women! When tormented by a group of lunatics, he thought it was because his reputation as the "Child of Destiny" was too loud, and he was recognized everywhere he went. This was not avoiding fame! And being tormented by Jiang Chen, well, that was failing to avoid arrogance! He always relied on the fact that he was the Child of Destiny, so he never chose to flee immediately upon encountering Jiang Chen, resulting in him always being beaten until he questioned his life's purpose! “I get it!!” Lin Feng’s eyes lit up. At that moment, he once again embraced the 'Stealth Path'! The old man with the celestial insight stroked his beard with a smile and praised, “You can be taught.” Lin Feng remembered the essence of the 'Stealth Path' and quickly expressed a few modest phrases. He then thought about another problem! He had actually invited Jiang Chen to the Dan Ancient Tower to compete in the upcoming alchemy conference! “I'm doomed!” Lin Feng was instantly drenched in cold sweat. While he didn't believe he would lose to Jiang Chen in alchemy, no doubt, this action contradicted the essence of the 'Stealth Path'! Neither avoiding challenges nor fame, and it’s a bit reckless!! “It doesn’t matter,” the celestial old man smiled serenely, “You are the Child of Destiny; it is impossible for you to completely adhere to the 'Stealth Path'. It can be a support, but you must show your prowess when necessary!” “How do I judge when it’s 'necessary'?” Lin Feng pursued further. “Hmm, well…” The old man pondered for a moment, then said, “At the very least, the odds of success should be more than eighty percent!” Eighty percent?! Lin Feng was astonished! Now well-versed in the 'Stealth Path', he immediately exclaimed, “How is that different from courting death? I think it should be at least ninety percent! No, ninety-nine percent!” “...” The celestial old man was speechless. At that moment, he suddenly felt that something was off with Lin Feng, this so-called Child of Destiny. What exactly was the problem, he couldn't say for certain at the moment. It just felt like… Was this really the way a Child of Destiny should behave? Chapter 303: Lin Feng! Are You Lin Flee-Flee? After delving into the 'Stealth Path' for several more days, Lin Feng began studying the top-tier technique left behind by the Stealth Master. This technique was a body skill named "Bloodburn Escape Step." “The technique allows a cultivator to display agility far beyond their current level at the cost of burning their essence blood—it's the ultimate escape tool! I've relied on this skill to survive for thousands of years,” the Stealth Master introduced this body skill in the opening of the manual. Lin Feng was ecstatic! With this skill, wouldn't he be able to flee faster than anyone? Who would be able to torment him then? However, after thoroughly examining the "Bloodburn Escape Step," he found himself torn. The technique was excellent, but it was quite life-consuming! Since burning essence blood each time would reduce one's lifespan, the Stealth Master ultimately stealthily reached his end due to insufficient longevity... “Do you have any better top-tier body skills?” Finally, Lin Feng asked the celestial old man. The celestial old man shook his head. He had many top-tier body skills, but none surpassed the "Bloodburn Escape Step." Though he possessed higher-level skills, Lin Feng could not yet learn them given his current level of cultivation. “Old man, I'm starting to feel you're becoming less reliable,” Lin Feng complained. Hearing this, the celestial old man became displeased! He glared, immediately retorting, “Do you know why I don’t have a better body skill than the 'Bloodburn Escape Step'?” “Why?” Lin Feng blinked. “Because I don’t need to run every time I see someone!” “...” Lin Feng was rendered speechless. He found the celestial old man’s point unassailable, leaving him without a comeback. No longer squabbling with the old man, Lin Feng fretted about whether to learn the "Bloodburn Escape Step." After a fierce internal struggle, he finally decided... To learn it! Though it consumed life, it was better than losing it! Now that his destiny and fortune were gradually being reduced, he didn't wish to be tormented to death by a group of lunatics one day! ... ... In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed. There was now less than half a month left until the alchemy conference. After over a month of relentless practice, Lin Feng finally mastered the "Bloodburn Escape Step"! He emerged from the cave. The cliffs still howled with cold winds, and heavy mists enveloped the area. Lin Feng attempted to travel through the air, but found that his body was still affected by the cold winds and couldn't control spiritual energy effectively. He tried to unleash a blade aura as a platform to tread on air, but the results were the same. It was then that Lin Feng remembered a question. Since this place hindered the smooth summoning of spiritual energy, how did the Stealth Master leave? This person hid here for thousands of years—how did he avoid the effects of the cold wind while occasionally venturing out? "Bloodburn Escape Step!" the celestial old man reminded. Lin Feng suddenly understood. The "Bloodburn Escape Step" primarily relied on essence blood, not spiritual energy! So... Did the Stealth Master have to expend life each time he left or returned? “No wonder he stealthily died...” Lin Feng's mouth twitched. “That’s why I said, although the 'Stealth Path' is beneficial, don't become too attached. Especially for someone like you, the Child of Destiny, only take its essence,” the celestial old man reminded again. Lin Feng nodded, indicating he had taken it to heart. As the Child of Destiny, although he embraced the 'Stealth Path', he would never take it as far as the Stealth Master did. “Phew—” Letting out a deep breath, Lin Feng bit his tongue, and at the same time, rapidly activated the "Bloodburn Escape Step." In the next instant. He felt as if he were inside a furnace, his essence blood spontaneously combusting within his body. With a limited time for the essence blood to burn, he didn’t want to waste it. Immediately, he stepped on the blood aura and shot upwards at an incredible speed. In just a few breaths, he reached the top of the cliff from which he had fallen. “The 'Bloodburn Escape Step’ is truly fast!” Lin Feng was very satisfied. This speed was several times faster than his previous body skills! But just as Lin Feng was about to return to the cliff, he suddenly froze. He had spotted two people and a tiger. It was Qing Ning, Mu Kui, and Xiao Bai! The two people and one tiger also seemed shocked by Lin Feng's speed, staring at him with incredulous eyes! “...” Lin Feng was speechless! He hadn’t expected this at all! It had been over a month since he fell off the cliff, yet these two lunatics and the silly tiger were still here waiting for him! Did they really have to be this persistent? “Lin Feng, come down! I promise not to kill you!” Qing Ning’s shout rang out. “Lin Feng, come down, Qing Ning promises not to bury you alive!” Xiao Bai followed with a shout. “Lin Feng, come down, I promise I won’t beat you to death!” Mu Kui added. “...” Lin Feng was even more speechless! These two people and one tiger were truly bold. If he hadn’t embraced the 'Stealth Path,' with his previous personality, he would have definitely relied on being at the Fourth Realm to insist on fighting these two women and one tiger to the end! “If you face them now, your chances of winning are only thirty or forty percent,” the celestial old man reminded. Lin Feng nodded, having no doubt about that.