[{"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-1400":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},1434275,1885,"Chapter 1400 - Why Force Me to Act?","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1400",1400,"\u003Cp>New Novel🪶\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Xiao Lianian from Red Dragon City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard Xiao Lianian is one of the top contenders in this tournament. I wonder how strong he really is. He must be here for the Nine Dragons phenomenon, to see how many dragons will acknowledge him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exclamations and murmurs rippled through the crowd, a display of every kind of human emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the vast dominion of the Chaos Fire God Realm lay countless cities, Fire Bane City was one, and Red Dragon City was another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lianian exuded the overwhelming aura of a Grand Emperor, radiating his might as if he feared others might somehow miss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode through the air, gaze fixed upon the crimson heavens and the faintly visible red dragons within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting, for the true emergence of the Nine Dragons Saluting Heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, more and more cultivators gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament’s rules would only be announced three days later, and in their boredom, everyone was eager for any spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look! Luo Ji from Beacon Fire City is here too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That lunatic? We’d better stay far away from him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While people whispered, a young man as graceful as carved jade approached from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried a folding fan, his black hair falling to his shoulders, his features almost unnervingly beautiful. His eyes were tinged violet, his skin pale to the point of illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Zimo watched him draw nearer, he realized the man’s path led directly toward their group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Liu Huohuo grew visibly uneasy, taking a few steps back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo’s eyes narrowed, he seemed to have guessed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Huo,” Luo Ji said with a wide grin, “you see your elder brother and don’t even greet him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help me,” Liu Huohuo whispered urgently, retreating behind Xu Zimo’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come along with me, little Huo,” Luo Ji said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Zimo could respond, Zhang Hengzhi had already stepped forward, placing himself between Liu Huohuo and Luo Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Luo,” Zhang said firmly, “Miss Liu is a friend of mine. What business do you have with her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi was not eager to offend Luo Ji, but after traveling together, he’d come to see Liu Huohuo as a lively but kind-hearted girl. He couldn’t simply stand by and watch her be taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And who might you be?” Luo Ji asked coldly, his smile fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Hengzhi, Holy Lord of the Celestial Mortal Holy Lands,” Zhang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never heard of it,” Luo Ji said, waving his hand dismissively. “Some random sect, no doubt. Step aside. If you spoil my mood, I’ll wipe out your sect on a whim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples behind Zhang Hengzhi bristled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three thousand years ago,” one of them muttered, “our sect also produced a Grand Emperor. We’re no random rabble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’ve chosen death, then?” Luo Ji said flatly, lifting an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Ji,” Liu Huohuo said, stepping forward reluctantly, “if you’ve got business, take it up with me. Leave them out of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re betrothed by our elders,” Luo Ji said with a smirk. “Is it not only right that you serve your future husband?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward Xu Zimo’s group. “If you don’t want them to die, come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Huohuo’s face twisted in distress, hesitation clouding her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi, ever the righteous man, spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you wish to take Miss Liu,” he said, “you’ll have to step over my corpse first. My life has amounted to little, but at least let me experience a few of Lord Luo’s famed techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Experience me? You think you’re worthy?” Luo Ji sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems your charm isn’t working, Luo Ji,” a mocking voice cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two groups were approaching from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the left stood a man in a white robe embroidered with the characters Ancient Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Ba Xia from Ancient Rock City!” someone recognized him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group on the right consisted entirely of women, led by one whose face was hidden beneath a sheer veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure, however, graceful curves, a slender waist that could be held in one hand, radiated allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shangguan Xian!” a man gasped dreamily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t she from the Divine Martial God Realm? What’s she doing here in ours?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no rule saying people from other domains can’t join,” someone answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who had spoken earlier was Ba Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked at Luo Ji and said, “This isn’t Beacon Fire City, Luo Ji. Your word doesn’t carry much weight here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Zhang Hengzhi. “Don’t worry. I’ll stand up for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi looked at him with genuine gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji’s expression darkened. He hadn’t truly been angry before, but now, after Ba Xia’s interference, fury flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really want to meddle?” he asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Luo,” Zhang Hengzhi said, trying to de-escalate, “if Miss Liu is willing, I won’t interfere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sha Yi,” Luo Ji said impatiently, “kill him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his command, a man stepped out from behind him, his eyes flat and lifeless, his entire body emanating boundless killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin short blades glimmered in his hands as his figure blurred into a streak of lightning, lunging straight for Zhang Hengzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though both men were of the God Meridian Realm, Sha Yi’s ferocity was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His every move was deadly, his attacks relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi was caught off guard and immediately pressed into a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just a few exchanges, a harsh rip split the air, Sha Yi’s blade had already cut into Zhang Hengzhi’s abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next time remember that playing the hero requires strength,” Luo Ji spat disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Ba,” Zhang Hengzhi gasped, clutching his wound, “please, help me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Yi’s attacks were merciless, his movements fearless, fighting as if his own life meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi dared not meet him head-on, and his disadvantage grew worse with each exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Xia, however, merely chuckled at Zhang’s plea. “I only said I’d make things fair, not that I’d fight your battles,” his expression seemed to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Xu Zimo couldn’t help but shake his head with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hengzhi was righteous and perceptive, but too rigid for his own good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he really think someone like Ba Xia would risk himself to help? That earlier remark had only been meant to annoy Luo Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All right, enough,” Xu Zimo said, lifting a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t intervene, Zhang Hengzhi might actually die, and though Xu Zimo cared little for his fate, the man had at least led him safely to the God Realm. That counted for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words went ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo sighed. “Why make me do this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magma beneath them suddenly surged to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dragon of molten fire erupted from the ground, roaring as it lunged toward Sha Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Yi tried to evade, but the crushing pressure of Xu Zimo’s aura froze him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the fiery dragon swallowed him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening rumble, it dove back into the magma, dragging him down into the molten depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell across the entire crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>",1179,"2026-06-06T01:07:14.844Z",1,"novelbin.me","7bdaafde291c067ed153a8d2146d92a252b0fb0b3ce9a5d03351dab8426b2891","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1451","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1399",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]