Chapter 6

• "Alteration in the storyline?"
• "Resulted in gaining 100 Villain Value points!"
• "Is it possible that in the original narrative, 'I' consented to accompany Melanie and didn't immediately pursue Tim?"
• "That seems plausible; after all, Melanie possesses undeniable charm."
• "And 'I' likely didn't perceive Tim as a significant threat, viewing him more as an annoying inconvenience to be dealt with later."
• "Consequently, 'I', influenced by Melanie's presence, refrained from chasing after Tim, inadvertently allowing him crucial time for his growth."
• "Furthermore, it's probable that Tim, initially dismissed as a mere 'nuisance', remained in the shadows, and by the time his ascent was noticed, it was already too late."
• Bowen narrowed his eyes, a contemplative glint within them.
• Melanie, not sharing any significant bond with Tim, acted unintentionally.
• It seemed that Tim's Heavenly Fate was at play here, his status as the protagonist exerting its mysterious influence.
• When Melanie admitted that her words at the mountain gate had been a slip of the tongue, it wasn't a fabrication; she truly dared not say otherwise.
• So, at that moment, even she found herself swayed by Tim's Heavenly Fate.
• "Ah, the power of protagonist status is truly remarkable!" remarked someone in awe.
• "Thankfully, I'm now aware of this perilous aspect of his character, and I won't underestimate him any longer…"
• A cold glint gleamed in Bowen's eyes as he lightly tapped his feet, propelling himself forward.
• As for Melanie, she was an unwitting bystander, subtly affected by the pull of Tim's Heavenly Fate.
• Even if she were somehow removed from the equation... As long as Tim retained his status as the protagonist, others like her would inevitably surface.
• While Bowen surged towards the mountain gate's exit,
• Amidst the perilous twists and turns of the mountain path,
• A frail figure staggered forward – none other than Tim himself.
• "Bowen actually spared me…"
• "Is he genuinely that compassionate?" wondered Tim, disbelief coloring his words.
• "No... Based on what I know about him, he's definitely the sinister type!"
• "He didn't kill me today because he wanted to cultivate a positive image in front of the other disciples, right!"
• "I also don't know if that hypocritical person, Bowen, will secretly come after me to finish the job..."
• Tim murmured as he trudged onward, a bitter smile gracing the corner of his mouth.
• The injuries on his body were severe and couldn't be healed without potent spiritual medicine.
• If Bowen truly caught up to him, death would be certain.
• Pondering this, Tim's heart felt heavy with despair.
• Just at that moment.
• Buzz hum!
• Suddenly, fluctuations arose beside him, sending shivers down his spine!
• Immediately afterward,
• A black lightning-like rift emerged.
• A thin red line shot out of the rift, crashing straight into Tim's body!
• Bang!!!
• It was as if Tim's body had sustained a violent impact, and he was instantly propelled upward.
• He traced a long arc like a cannonball, sweeping over a mountain before finally landing with a crash in the middle of a mountain river!
• 'What the...!!'
• Submerged in the water, Tim's eyes widened in shock, his first thought being that Bowen had indeed come after him.
• But he quickly realized something was amiss.
• If Bowen had struck him, he would undoubtedly have been pulverized, reduced to a pile of mangled flesh!
• How could he have been hurled such a distance and still be alive?
• Suddenly,
• A warmth emanated from his lower abdomen, rapidly spreading to all his limbs.
• The icy chill of the river water vanished in an instant.
• Incredibly, wherever the warmth travelled, Tim's injuries began to heal.
• Even his previously shattered dantian appeared to mend itself!
• A trace of Yuan Power emerged from his dantian, and a long-lost strength gradually filled Tim's body.
• "This is!?"
• "I've been healed! My dantian has been restored!"
• Tim's heart swelled with boundless elation as he felt the staggering changes within his body.
• He looked inside himself and discovered a withered red lotus floating within his restored dantian.
• The healing power emanated from this withered red lotus flower.
• What was miraculous,
• This red lotus seemed to possess a spiritual nature.
• As soon as Tim's thoughts connected with the withered lotus, he received enlightening information.
• This lotus was the Burning World Red Lotus, a rare heavenly treasure in the world.
• Even in its withered state, the Burning World Red Lotus had reached the Inquiring Journey Realm, surpassing the Heavenly Origin!
• At this moment, the Burning World Red Lotus had completely fused with him, sharing both triumphs and tribulations.
• Although the current power of the Burning World Red Lotus had been exhausted to the last drop,
• As long as he consumed any elixir, he would be able to infuse it with power and gradually restore its vitality.
• The rejuvenated Burning World Red Lotus would then regain a myriad of extraordinary abilities.