[{"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-1701":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},1434498,1885,"Chapter 1701 - Invasion of Otherworldly Demons","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1701",1701,"\u003Cp>Xu Zimo’s Primordial Spirit completely exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye of Heavenly Punishment was torn free and fell from the firmament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who sit high above grow accustomed to their perch. How could they tolerate being tainted by mortal dust?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo did not think about that question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been struck by the World-Ending Primordial Thunder, he should have completely vanished by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after a long time had passed, a single leaf drifted through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that leaf, a rich aura of life surged and flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaf began to transform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the leaf vanished, and Xu Zimo’s figure appeared in its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This leaf was a Leaf of Life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a divine ability Xu Zimo had learned back then from the Ancient Wood God Jumang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One leaf was one life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he had free time, Xu Zimo would condense such leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was not true resurrection from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, it was a method of hiding a strand of Xu Zimo’s aura within the leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Dao appeared to have killed Xu Zimo, but in truth, it had only destroyed his physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by destroying this leaf could Xu Zimo truly die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because he had left himself this escape route, Xu Zimo had not used the power left behind by the previous Infernal Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this was not the time to confront the Heavenly Dao head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his resurrection, the power of the Infinite Dao realm within him steadily restored itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast power was that of the Primordial Edict of Absolute Annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo greatly enjoyed this sensation of growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After opening the eleventh meridian gate, known as Lightbringer, Xu Zimo began to feel puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that only by opening all twelve meridian gates could one truly transcend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the first eleven meridian gates were all traceable within the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the twelfth meridian gate, he could not find it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could not even locate the meridian gate, how was he supposed to cultivate or open it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo increasingly felt that the farther one went in cultivation, the more difficult it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, even relying on enlightenment alone was no longer sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this matter would have to be discussed with the True Martial Progenitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the people he knew, the True Martial Progenitor had likely gone the farthest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisis from the Heavenly Dao had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo returned to the Jade Maiden Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had reached the Infinite Dao realm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo was confident that he could defeat ordinary Infinite Dao cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the man guarding the tombs was still someone Xu Zimo could not contend with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that man had opened the Three Blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was simply too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Zimo was not in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that Bone Demon and Mortal Sovereign would come here sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Maiden Palace had been peaceful for far too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, that silence was bound to be broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xu Zimo settled down here with peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Maiden Palace was filled with beautiful women. When he was free, he would occasionally tease them, and life was quite comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Xu Zimo’s patience was not in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One month later, a heaven-shaking explosion rang out on the outskirts of the Jade Maiden Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the entire Jade Maiden Palace were about to be blown apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the disciples panicked upon hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Maiden Palace had been tranquil for countless years. This was the first time such an explosion had ever occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw that cracks had appeared in the sky above the previously calm island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, a figure fell down from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arctic Ancestor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone recognized the figure and cried out in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure was covered in blood and had clearly suffered grave injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arctic Ancestor raised her hand and said with difficulty,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry… hurry and activate the Genesis Formation. Bone Demon has joined forces with the Otherworldly Demons. They want to swallow the entire Great Beyond. We must not let them succeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many disciples were instantly thrown into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had grown up in the Jade Maiden Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never experienced war, nor schemes and intrigues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were like golden canaries kept in a cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Liu Xu'er, at this critical moment, managed to remain calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, “Ancestor, where is the Genesis Formation? We don’t even know how to activate it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go to the Founding Ancestor’s mausoleum. Someone there will tell you,” Arctic Ancestor said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, black energy wrapped around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the evil aura of the Otherworldly Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short time, she could not expel it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go with you,” Xu Zimo stepped forward and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you trying to do?” Arctic Ancestor instantly became wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you in league with them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I were on their side, do you think you would still have a chance to activate the Genesis Formation?” Xu Zimo shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mausoleum is a forbidden area. Those who are not disciples of this palace are not allowed to enter,” Arctic Ancestor said hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already met the man inside,” Xu Zimo suddenly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arctic Ancestor’s expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant Xu Zimo had already entered the mausoleum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?” Arctic Ancestor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, whatever I want can wait. Solving the immediate crisis comes first,” Xu Zimo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arctic Ancestor had no time to think further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew she could not stop Xu Zimo anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she could only say, “Act with caution. I hope it’s not already too late.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo and Liu Xu'er did not dare linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hurried toward the Founding Ancestor’s mausoleum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Xu, what exactly did you come to our Jade Maiden Palace for?” Liu Xu'er was not foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the earlier exchange, she could tell that Xu Zimo had his own agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strictly speaking, I’m not taking something, just borrowing it,” Xu Zimo shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That thing isn’t very useful to me anyway. I just need it to break a formation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, they arrived at the mausoleum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo once again saw the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was the same as before, sitting in the pavilion and drinking heavily, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him, Liu Xu'er did not know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arctic Ancestor returned gravely wounded and wants to activate the Genesis Formation,” Xu Zimo took the initiative to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already too late,” the man shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve sealed off the entire Great Beyond. Where could the Genesis Formation escape to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They sealed off the entire Great Beyond?” Xu Zimo was visibly shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Great Beyond was not comparable to the Nine Heavens, it was still vast beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of existence could have sealed it entirely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You misunderstand. It’s not certain individuals, but certain weapons,” the man explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Epoch Artifacts specifically designed to seal large-scale worlds. The Otherworldly Demons specialize in plundering weak worlds, so it’s not strange that they possess such weapons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already said it. The Jade Maiden Palace could not remain peaceful forever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now tell me, do you still think you can hold this place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do I have any other choice now?” the man retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Consider my terms,” Xu Zimo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, he said, “If you can help the Jade Maiden Palace survive this calamity, I can lend you the Desolate Tree. And they must not disturb the peace of this mausoleum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave it to me,” Xu Zimo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Liu Xu'er and led her out of the mausoleum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… what do we do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill,” Xu Zimo said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, this matter is very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone Demon and Mortal Sovereign are nothing to fear. The real trouble is those Otherworldly Demons.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-06T01:07:29.137Z",1,"novelbin.me","11b7b348f7f894799a9d745b6bbe08aa894838fc0dc336ca4e5bb655934ebb70","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1702","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1700",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]