[{"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-1737":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},1434534,1885,"Chapter 1737 - Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1737",1737,"\u003Cp>Amid waves of pained wailing below, a group of Infinite Dao great beasts lay sprawled on the ground, each of them badly injured, bruised, and battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the great beasts still glared angrily at Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment they saw him raise his fist, they all fell silent in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy’s combat power is absurd,” some of the great beasts thought to themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re clearly at the same Infinite Dao realm, so why is he this strong? This is… this is simply invincible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not want to admit it, but the truth was right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright. I’ll give you all one chance now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo waved his hand and stood before the great beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand over all your treasure chests, and I’ll spare your lives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Force alone will never make us submit!” the ghost beast roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instant Xu Zimo drew Shadow Tyrant, the ghost beast obediently presented its treasure chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a treasure chest anyway. It’s useless to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how quickly the ghost beast caved, the other great beasts looked at it with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a disgrace. You’ve shamed all great beasts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of scolding, the rest of the great beasts also meekly handed over their treasure chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for pride?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, how much was that worth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo opened the chests one by one. There were indeed many fine items inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he was still disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because none of them contained the key to opening the Three Corpse Burial Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the items were a Heaven-Splitting Sword capable of cleaving the sky with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a Samsara Ganoderma that could extend one’s lifespan by a thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also the Seven-Colored Glazed Robe, peerless in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo did not hold back and took everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like the key must be in Azure Dragon Cave,” he said, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Xu Zimo a little irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as though the key to the Three Corpse Burial Ground simply refused to come into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, are you planning to go to Azure Dragon Cave?” Torch Dragon asked quickly, sharp-minded as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Xu Zimo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We happen to know the master of Azure Dragon Cave. We could introduce him to you,” Torch Dragon said ingratiatingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, that’s right,” the other great beasts echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The master of Azure Dragon Cave is called Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon. He’s half-beast, half-human. As long as someone is willing to pay a small amount of lifespan, they can search for treasures in his cave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Using lifespan as currency. Sounds like that so-called Azure Dragon Cave master is nearing death,” Xu Zimo said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But can lifespan really be traded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something Xu Zimo had never heard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some evil techniques could steal lifespan through killing, but actually transferring one’s own lifespan to another person seemed difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torch Dragon continued, “It’s not a simple exchange. Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon possesses a treasure called the Hour Bell. It can absorb another person’s lifespan into the bell. In the end, it feeds it back to him at a ratio of one to twelve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So absorbing twelve hours of lifespan only gives him one hour in return?” Xu Zimo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but marvel at how ruthless the Hour Bell was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. And each person can only have one hour of their lifespan absorbed by the Hour Bell in their entire life,” Torch Dragon explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why Azure Dragon Cave has a rule. Pay one hour of lifespan, and you get one chance to search for treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting,” Xu Zimo stroked his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his level, lifespan wasn’t something he cared much about anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to defy the heavens, not live out his days under them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to those ancient monsters nearing the end of their lives, the Hour Bell was more precious than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If someone possessed the Hour Bell, wouldn’t that mean eternal life?” Xu Zimo couldn’t help thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the feedback was limited, it was real lifespan nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hour Bell also has limits,” Torch Dragon said with an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each Hour Bell can extend life by at most 240 million years. Beyond that, it has no effect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seen that way, the Hour Bell wasn’t completely heaven-defying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the key to the Three Corpse Burial Ground is in Azure Dragon Cave, we’ll know once we ask,” another great demon said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. It’s just that our relationship with Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon isn’t very good. When the time comes, we’ll need you to step in, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xu Zimo narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh, trying to use me as a hired thug?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We wouldn’t dare!” several great beasts hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re only thinking in your best interest. Azure Dragon Cave is the last place left. The key must be there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take me there, and put away your petty schemes,” Xu Zimo said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether I win, lose, or we both end up badly injured, none of you ants will get to profit from it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the great beasts’ protests, the group made their way to the entrance of Azure Dragon Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, anyone seeking treasure in Azure Dragon Cave had to go through the Azure Dragon Tree above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Zimo took a special route. Instead of going to the tree, he went straight to the cave’s lair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xu Zimo backing them, the great beasts grew bolder and louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Azure Dragon, get out here. A great lord wants to see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. If you know what’s good for you, hand over the key to the Three Corpse Burial Ground and don’t make this lord act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several great beasts shouted continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, something inside the Azure Dragon Cave seemed to awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, a pair of crimson eyes slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ancient and overwhelming aura spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You little brats dare disturb this old man’s slumber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon, don’t be arrogant this time. A great lord wants to see you,” Torch Dragon shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo’s gaze grew deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense the presence inside the cave. It was extremely powerful, far beyond an ordinary Infinite Dao cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it hadn’t opened the Three Blossoms, it was likely only one step away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here for the key to the Three Corpse Burial Ground,” Xu Zimo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter who you are, if you want the key, obtain it through treasure hunting in Azure Dragon Cave,” Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon replied in an aged voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re not willing to negotiate,” Xu Zimo said, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are my rules. There’s nothing to negotiate,” Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case,” Xu Zimo slowly drew Shadow Tyrant from his back, “Let’s fight. I’d like to see what you can do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his blade, and terrifying power surged forth, annihilating everything as it blasted toward the cave lair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a massive green dragon claw reached out from the darkness, instantly erasing all of Xu Zimo’s blade energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die,” it said indicatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A towering figure then slowly emerged from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dragon-shaped giant, about two meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its gaze carried overwhelming dragon might, making it impossible to look at directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was covered in layers of green dragon scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strapped to its back was a wild, domineering Azure Dragon Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-06T01:07:29.137Z",1,"novelbin.me","94cf439a9ab8c5df033ef239eb5feae7503df966af0afb78402f8b8c2f00062e","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1738","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1736",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]