Chapter 20

"Damn you, damn your whole family, damn your ancestors for eighteen generations."

Lin Fei immediately cursed in his heart. How could he not know what Senior Brother Wen Tian meant by his words?

Strongest? Only a fool would have such an idea.

What’s the point of being the strongest among the outer disciples? Lin Fei didn’t believe they were so kind as to invite him to join their ranks. After hearing the news, he knew something was amiss.

Before obtaining the upgrade system, Lin Fei was just an unremarkable existence among the many outer disciples. If it weren’t for his victory on the platform and the news of his successful cultivation of the *Nine Revolutions Heart Method* and the smooth formation of the Nine Revolutions Mystic Qi, who would have known about him?

Lin Fei knew exactly what was going on.

After Zhang Fenglang was defeated in the morning, someone immediately came to him at night, proposing that he join their organization. It was clear that Wen Tian wasn’t being so kind out of the goodness of his heart.

The Divine Martial Sect has many outer disciples. To avoid being bullied, they formed various organizations, creating different factions.

Once a powerful outer disciple emerged, they would generally be recruited by the senior disciples to join their organizations, thus strengthening their forces.

Lin Fei knew Chen Xiaosheng, a martial artist who had reached the Eighth Heaven of Martial Dao and achieved the protective aura of Gang Qi, with a loud reputation among the outer disciples. It was impossible not to know him.

...

"Senior Brother Wen Tian, I’m sorry, but I don’t have any intention of joining the organization for now!"

Lin Fei politely declined.

Unless he was a fool, he wouldn’t agree.

Lin Fei didn’t like being constrained. The news spread in the morning, and by evening, he was invited. It was clear they wanted him to be a henchman. What kind of so-called strong person, all show and no substance.

Therefore, Lin Fei would never join the organization, no matter how tempting the offer.

If he coldly rejected them, it would offend the senior outer disciples. Lin Fei wouldn’t do that, so he spoke politely, not wanting to offend them and thus gain time for cultivation.

"What? You don’t want to join?"

Wen Tian couldn’t help but show a surprised expression, clearly not expecting Lin Fei to be so uncooperative.

A mere Fourth Heaven of Martial Dao disciple, Wen Tian didn’t take him seriously. If it weren’t for Lin Fei’s cultivation of the *Nine Revolutions Heart Method*, they wouldn’t even have considered him.

The *Nine Revolutions Heart Method* was powerful during the outer disciple stage, but that was all. They hoped to advance to the Mystic Realm. A Lin Fei who cultivated a waste heart method was at best a henchman.

Thus, the scene of tonight unfolded.

Before coming, Wen Tian had thought that once he mentioned Senior Brother Chen Xiaosheng’s reputation, Lin Fei would eagerly agree. The organization would immediately gain a powerful member, and although it would cost some, the effect would be significant.

"Senior Brother Wen Tian’s kindness is noted!"

Lin Fei said calmly, declining again.

Wen Tian was unwilling. If he couldn’t invite Lin Fei in, he would be laughed at by everyone when he returned. His tone became slightly stern, "Junior Brother Lin, think carefully. Don’t regret it. Joining the organization, you won’t be alone. If you want elixirs, weapons, or cultivation techniques, the organization will provide them. The benefits are unimaginable compared to cultivating alone."

Hearing this, Lin Fei could sense the temptation in his words. If it were the previous "master," he would have agreed. But Lin Fei wouldn’t be swayed by such petty gains.

"Junior Brother’s current strength is weak, and I can’t really help much. If I ever want to join, I will contact you. For now, I really don’t want to join."

"Indeed, a stubborn nature, as rumored. No wonder you went to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Heart Method. I wonder what kind of luck you had." Wen Tian cursed in his heart. Being invited by Senior Brother Chen Xiaosheng was a great honor, but Lin Fei didn’t care, which made Wen Tian somewhat displeased.

"Then it’s settled. I hope Junior Brother Lin won’t regret it in the future!"

Wen Tian left with a face full of anger.

...

After sending Wen Tian away.

Lin Fei could clearly feel the threat in his last words. It was obvious that his actions had annoyed them, undoubtedly offending a Gang Qi expert among the outer disciples.

With the Zhang and Li families in front and the outer disciples behind, Lin Fei couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.

Just as Wen Tian left, several other outer disciples came, all representing their organizations, inviting Lin Fei to join and promising various benefits, all to get him to join.

Lin Fei had already guessed the trick and wouldn’t agree as they hoped, politely declining all of them.

Anyway, he would offend these outer disciples.

Knowing this, Lin Fei didn’t regret it at all. Relying on others meant no freedom. Besides, they didn’t see him as a powerful expert but rather as a henchman.

Now, Lin Fei needed time to cultivate.

...

The next day.

In the outer disciples of the Divine Martial Sect, the news of Lin Fei cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mystic Qi quickly spread.

Undoubtedly, Lin Fei’s actions became a laughing matter again. The *Nine Revolutions Heart Method* was good, but it required sacrificing the future, which wasn’t worth it.

Lin Fei was labeled as a madman again.

Defeating Zhang Fenglang, a Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao disciple, made them cautious, fearing they would become the next target. Lower-level disciples didn’t dare to say anything, and higher-level outer disciples wouldn’t bother with a madman like Lin Fei. After all, Lin Fei’s achievements would likely stop at the Ninth Heaven of Martial Dao.

As the party involved, Lin Fei put on his bloody clothes again, resuming his role as a butcher.

Lin Fei needed to level up.

Despite the slaughterhouse having task quotas, the reputation Lin Fei had spread meant he didn’t need to do much. Ye Huan immediately agreed, fearing offending this madman and not daring to ask the reason, quickly arranging a position for him.

...

Ten days passed in a flash.

"Killed a Tier 3 Jungle Leopard, gained 40 experience points!"

"Killed a Tier 3 Jungle Leopard, gained 40 experience points!"

"Killed a Tier 2 Pine Rat, gained 30 experience points!"

...

In the slaughterhouse, Lin Fei had a separate room, a special request.

No one dared to question his madman status, all keeping a distance to avoid trouble.

"Huff, huff!"

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Lin Fei’s face showed a different kind of smile.

"Killed a Tier 2 Pine Rat, gained 30 experience points!"

"Congratulations, player Lin Fei, you have completed the upgrade experience and successfully advanced to the Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao!"

"Congratulations, player Lin Fei, you have successfully advanced to the Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao, and you have obtained the *Wind Following Body Technique* and 1,500 silver coins!"

When the familiar voice sounded again,

Lin Fei knew he had leveled up, reaching the Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao.

"Finally, the Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao."

Feeling the Mystic Qi flowing within his body, it had become even thicker. With a slight movement of the Mystic Qi, a cold sensation spread from his arm pores, and the previously unbreakable Mystic Qi burst out, like fine needles, piercing the air.

"Bang, bang, bang."

The sturdy wooden post exploded under the Mystic Qi, turning into wood chips.

At the Fifth Heaven of Martial Dao, the Mystic Qi could be condensed into beams, capable of injuring from a distance.

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