[{"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-1816":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},1434425,1885,"Chapter 1816 - Forced To Act","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1816",1816,"\u003Cp>Wang Xie’s gaze was like that of a vicious crane staring straight ahead, as if it could see through a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the holy son of the Casting Crane Lineage, his strength was beyond question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Xie is going to suffer this time,” said the holy sons and holy maidens of the other lineages nearby, clearly enjoying the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saintess Qing laughed and said, “This Wang Xie has always been arrogant. It’s good for him to take a loss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had never fought Xu Zimo themselves, the strength Xu Zimo had just displayed already surpassed theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single slash, he had forced the Peach Tree to abandon its peaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, none of them could do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, this guy shouldn’t be a disciple of our Jade Court,” someone said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably not. With the Peach Banquet approaching, it seems things are getting more and more lively,” someone else said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, when Wang Xie’s powerful aura erupted, lightning flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a light shout. “Wang Ya, this matter has nothing to do with you. If you dare interfere, you will bear the consequences yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xie brought his palms together, then slowly separated them. A slender beam of extreme light split apart between his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking closely, one would discover that this beam of light was actually a long spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear looked as if it had been cast from ancient bronze, radiating a primitive aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the shaft of the spear, a green crane emerged through mist, constantly evolving into all kinds of postures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Tyrant Crane Spear, the Lineage-protecting treasure of the Casting Crane branch,” someone among the spectators said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect the Casting Crane Lineage to hand this spear to Wang Xie so quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s normal. After all, Wang Xie is the leading figure among this generation of disciples,” Zhao Qiuyi replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Innate Zero Sword in her hand was no less formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as the holy sons and holy maidens of each Lineage, they largely represented that Lineage’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their authority was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they wouldn’t be qualified to gamble using each Lineage’s quota for the Peach Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ya was about to say something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her shoulder was patted by Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. What’s there to say to him? He’s just another soul destined to die under my blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrogant,” Wang Xie snorted heavily upon hearing Xu Zimo’s blatant words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he thrust the spear straight forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful surge of energy burst from the spear shaft, piercing the surrounding void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a casual thrust, it carried such overwhelming might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo, however, simply reached out with one hand and grabbed the spear tip in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying force surged forth, annihilating everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xie’s expression changed slightly. He felt as though the spear, once caught, had sunk into a mire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t pull it free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you do have some skill. No wonder you’re so arrogant,” Wang Xie said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura around him grew stronger and stronger, and the green crane on the spear seemed about to awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just as he exerted himself to break free, Xu Zimo suddenly released his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful inertia sent Wang Xie flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone nearby couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when Wang Xie was flung away, he landed face-first in a dog-eat-dirt posture, his head awkwardly stuck between his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Casting Crane disciples who had come with him hurried forward to help him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost, all of you, get lost,” Wang Xie shouted as he shook them off, staring at Xu Zimo in shame and rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if flames were burning in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You deserve to die,” he said through clenched teeth, each word forced out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, towering green light erupted from his body, shooting straight into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This humiliation, suffered in front of so many people, could only be washed away by grinding Xu Zimo to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the surging light, a green crane soared out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crane opened its beak, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was swallowed up like a whale drinking the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, the green crane transformed into a beam of green light and surged into the Tyrant Crane Spear in Wang Xie’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the power of the Tyrant Crane Spear grew ever stronger, vast and boundless like the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green light also wrapped around Wang Xie’s body, condensing into a suit of armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!” he roared, raising the spear high. Like a spear god descending to the world, an overwhelming force pressed down from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom, boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xie thrust out with his spear, piercing the void. As the spear shot forward, its tip transformed into a green crane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crane spread its wings, carrying fierce spear intent as it charged forward with devastating force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo swung the Shadow Tyrant saber forward. From the blade, a terrifying saber intent rumbled forth, suppressing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When saber and spear collided, the green crane pressed a claw onto Shadow Tyrant, trying to devour it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the saber intent on Shadow Tyrant was world-destroying. It instantly annihilated the green crane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud bang, the spear itself remained, but it was sent flying by a single slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xie’s body was also flung backward right after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he hurriedly released the spear, the tremendous force still slammed him hard to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xie looked up, his eyes filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of his hands trembled uncontrollably, as if a massive force had nearly shattered his entire arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t all. When he looked at the Tyrant Crane Spear, he saw that the green crane phantom on it had been dispersed by that single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… who exactly are you?” Wang Xie asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, even if he wanted to keep fighting, he knew something was terribly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who will kill you,” Xu Zimo replied, holding Shadow Tyrant as he walked forward step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step was like the footfall of death itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… don’t come any closer,” Wang Xie cried out in panic as he struggled to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around at the people nearby and shouted, “What are you all watching for? Hurry up and save me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wanted to save Wang Xie, but intimidated by Xu Zimo’s overwhelming presence, none dared to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I die, and you fellow disciples stand by and do nothing, do you really think you’ll escape responsibility?” Wang Xie shouted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several holy sons and holy maidens nearby shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems we can’t just ignore this,” Shen Hongrong said with a helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even though they belonged to different lineages, they were still all Jade Court disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they truly stood by and watched him die, it would be hard to justify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since the elder of the Casting Crane Lineage was an enforcement elder. This matter could not be brushed aside so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we’re going to interfere, we also need the strength to do so,” Saintess Qing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the strength of the few of them combined, they probably still wouldn’t be a match for Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the incident with the Peach Tree had already given everyone a rough idea of Xu Zimo’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we don’t have the strength, then there’s nothing we can do,” Shen Hongrong replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the Casting Crane Lineage was not well liked within Jade Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shen Hongrong’s words, everyone understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their so-called intervention was merely a formality, something to give the Casting Crane Lineage an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was going to rush forward to die when they clearly weren’t a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. I also want to spar with him,” Zhao Jinwu said from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed himself to be among the strongest in Jade Court, but there was always someone stronger beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to test the gap between himself and the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, several of them had already walked to stand opposite Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saintess Qing smiled and said, “Young master, we have no intention of offending you. We are simply forced to act. We ask for your understanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1403,"2026-06-06T01:07:30.174Z",1,"novelbin.me","af56077fecedc6eb948430fc0318e827a818dbd4268d42648bfaf866c7b89982","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1635","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-1634",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]