[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-really-am-a-villain":3,"chapter-i-really-am-a-villain-i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1057":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Really Am A Villain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1433932,1885,"Chapter 1057 - The Contest Begins","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1057",1057,"\u003Cp>“Who is that black-robed youth?” Xu Zimo asked as he looked at the Breaking Dawn God-Dynasty’s last participant, the young man veiled in black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His face is completely covered. Even if I knew him, I wouldn’t recognize him like this,” Xia Wanqing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which side do you think will win?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In terms of sheer strength right now, it has to be the Breaking Dawn God-Dynasty,” Xu Zimo answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, the Star River God-Dynasty’s side is short one fighter, while that black-robed youth’s identity remains unknown. If it comes down to a best of three, where will Star River God-Dynasty find their third?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about those princes?” Xia Wanqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They? Nothing more than mongrels and stray chickens,” Xu Zimo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over the princes, pitifully weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps impressive to ordinary cultivators, but in this competition, utterly worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze returned to the black-robed youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth seemed to sense it and smiled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his face was covered, Xu Zimo could still feel the smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Buhui turned to King Star-River and King Breaking-Dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where will you hold the contest?” he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beside this Mystic Realm,” King Star-River said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was sour, after all, they were missing one fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning toward Jade Cauldron True Immortal, he muttered: “Tell my sons to quickly choose one among themselves. If they lose this contest, they can forget about ever becoming crown prince.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade Cauldron True Immortal nodded slightly and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Star-River smoothed his expression. Stretching out his hand, he flung a streak of black light into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, King Breaking-Dawn also raised his hand, sending out a streak of white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, black and white brilliance intertwined in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens roared with thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two lights flared, covering the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the radiance merged, a battle platform slowly descended from the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what material it was made of, half black, half white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two halves divided cleanly, and an ancient aura encircled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd around faintly heard the clash of armies, warhorses screaming, and chaos raging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if tens of thousands were locked in battle right before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the blink of an eye, the vision faded, leaving only the battle platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…” Xu Zimo chuckled. “…one formidable stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, a Desolate Battlefield appeared nearby. The Breaking Dawn God-Dynasty and the Star River God-Dynasty both entered to explore. In the struggle, they discovered this battle platform. In the conflict over it, the platform split into two halves, one came to King Star-River, the other to King Breaking-Dawn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Desolate Battlefield,” Xu Zimo murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Desolate Battlefields are places left behind after great wars, some large-scale, some small. But the true nature of those battles is almost never known,” Xia Wanqing explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t underestimate these stages. Not only are they indestructible, but training upon them can condense one’s battle will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The platform was a thousand meters long, spreading wide. The crowd floated into the air to view it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s begin. Who will fight the first round?” Xiao Buhui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Draw lots,” King Star-River said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t, letting someone go first would be unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever went second would have time to adjust and prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. My Breaking Dawn God-Dynasty fears no one,” King Breaking-Dawn waved his hand, smiling. “We’ll simply crush them with strength. We’ll send someone first, giving King Star-River time to respond.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We also fear no one,” King Star-River replied coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xie Shitian, you’ll go first,” King Breaking-Dawn commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth named Xie Shitian gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was pale, not the pallor of the void, but a sickly white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in cyan robes, he walked slowly onto the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which of you will face me?” his eyes swept over Sikong Ji and Wu Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you win?” King Star-River asked Sikong Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sikong Ji could defeat Xie Shitian, then Wu Dao, ranked third on the Heroes Ranking, would have a strong chance of defeating Xuan Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happened, with two wins, they wouldn’t even need a third fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only real concern was Sikong Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only seventh on the Heroes Ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Star-River had no choice. The top ten were hard to recruit; some were as elusive as dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Managing to bring in Sikong Ji was already their limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yi had originally been their third fighter, but his betrayal had left King Star-River reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now there was no time to find another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give it a try,” Sikong Ji said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he wasn’t confident. His opponent was ranked two places above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the rules of the Heroes Ranking, he could only challenge the sixth first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Ji stepped onto the platform, drawing a sword from his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade flared with gray light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Sikong Ji’s eyes turned gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Heartless Sword, Sikong Ji,” Xia Wanqing murmured. “They say he cultivates the Heartless Sword, using heartlessness as his Dao, erasing his joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what’s the difference between him and a machine?” Xu Zimo remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the battle began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Ji lifted his sword and struck. Sword qi surged around him, ruthlessness enveloping the entire stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him, Xie Shitian erupted with wicked energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wielded no weapon, but his hands flowed with gray energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three Purities Heartless Sword!” Sikong Ji shouted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade split into countless afterimages, tearing through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though he wielded not a sword but a rolling, merciless river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike carried endless ruthless intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nine Nether Soul-Severing Palm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Shitian’s right hand swept forth, gray energy swirling. It transformed into a skeletal hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone palm was twice the size of a normal hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to embody the Nine Netherworlds, haunted by wailing souls and surging red rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusory shadows appeared around Xie Shitian, encircling Sikong Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Ji’s expression grew grave. His sword spun, and he spun with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that instant, Xie Shitian vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sikong Ji could react, ghostly hands burst from beneath the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seized his right leg and yanked him down hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sikong Ji is about to lose,” Xia Wanqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s see if he has a trump card,” Xu Zimo yawned, looking bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, the Second Prince seemed to say something to Xiao Buhui and his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Buhui’s gaze shifted toward Xia Wanqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the battle dull, he slowly walked over to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Martial Heaven Sacred Ground?” he asked, looking at Xia Wanqing and the Sixth Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>",1100,"2026-06-06T01:07:09.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","fee17b9767fe84aa4033890df6820d4937002ebefe66963b8f73aaf952d272b4","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1058","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1056",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]