[{"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-265":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},1433140,1885,"Chapter 265 - So This Is Your Trump Card?","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>“I’m just afraid you won’t dare,” Spare Tiger chuckled, then turned to Xu Zimo and said, “Brother, if you have the guts to shout in front of everyone here: ‘The Death God Palace is a bunch of worthless trash,’ I’ll take you into Radiant Temple right now. How about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re courting death, Spare Tiger,” Ghost Yama said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo turned his head with interest and asked, “Using me as your pawn?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not the right way to put it. I’m saving you,” Spare Tiger grinned. “You should be thanking me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo sneered and, clearly irritated, replied with one word: “Scram.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spare Tiger’s expression darkened slightly, and a glint of hostility flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, don’t be so ungrateful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe I’ll just wipe out both your Radiant Temple and the Death God Palace,” Xu Zimo said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a loudmouth,” Ghost Yama said as he waved his hand. Immediately, the black-robed men surrounding them charged forward, their immense aura surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a figure stepped in front of Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mad Blood Demon intercepted all of the incoming attacks. His Empyrean Meridian Realm aura exploded outward, sending all the black-robed attackers flying with sheer force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is your trump card?” Ghost Yama asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful aura also radiated from his body, he too was an Empyrean Meridian Realm cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw a punch, sending shockwaves echoing in every direction, clashing directly with Mad Blood Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo calmly dragged out a lounge chair from the teahouse, sat down, and watched their battle with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle raged for a while. Energy waves rolled across the street, but eventually the two combatants separated, neither able to gain the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is what gives you the courage to provoke the Death God Palace?” Ghost Yama asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you yap so much?” Xu Zimo said, stretching lazily in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost Yama snorted and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spare Tiger, meanwhile, chuckled and added, “Brother Yama, need a hand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his words fell, a strange flute melody echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tune was eerie and irregular, its notes rising and falling unpredictably. It didn’t just enter the ears, it felt like it struck directly at one’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the music ended, everyone present felt as if a storm had churned their hearts, unable to explain the sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked toward the source and saw a figure standing atop the River Town Tavern, the tallest building in Dark Corner Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react, the figure vanished into smoke in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the next moment, he appeared directly in front of the teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he appeared, every single Death God Palace disciple dropped to their knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ghost Yama bowed deeply and said, “Lord Dark River.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the name Dark River was spoken, it wasn’t just the disciples who froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the hiding citizens nearby gasped in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the true master of the Death God Palace, Dark River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who had founded the hall and ruled Dark Corner Capital with absolute authority. Even after years in seclusion, no one had dared to challenge his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing him appear in person, many cast sympathetic glances toward Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark River wore the same style of black robe, but his mask was different from Ghost Yama’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was painted in black and white, resembling a grim reaper, with its mouth drawn open as if to swallow all creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long sword was slung across his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vast God Meridian Realm aura blanketed all of Dark Corner Capital. Explosions echoed through the surrounding space from the sheer pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly raised his head, and the eyes on his mask locked onto Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to glance at Mad Blood Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A puppet?” His deep, magnetic voice echoed. “What terrifying strength that body must’ve had when it was alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Much stronger than you,” Xu Zimo said calmly, unfazed by the divine pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t deny it. Seems you came prepared,” Dark River said as he stared at Xu Zimo. “Why don’t you bring out the rest of your cards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo smiled and snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the surrounding space shook violently, and explosions thundered through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the void, a massive creature slowly emerged, Chaos, and it knelt reverently before Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its powerful peak God Meridian Realm aura swept across the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming pressure of the beast caused the expressions of everyone present to change drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark River turned to look at Ghost Yama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost Yama panicked and stammered, “Lord Dark River, I really didn’t know. This whole mess was caused by that useless thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he kicked the bald fatty next to him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t fought in ages,” Dark River turned back to Xu Zimo with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re clearly not from some ordinary sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not important,” Xu Zimo said with a smile. “The only thing that matters is that the Death God Palace is destined to be erased today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, a sound like rushing water echoed in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark River’s True Fate appeared above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blood-colored river flowed overhead, filled with ghostly boats drifting aimlessly, as if leading straight to the underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sent chills down everyone’s spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark River rose into the air, his aura surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood river swelled into a monstrous wave and crashed toward Chaos, carrying the sins of the world within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the ghostly red river swirl toward him, Chaos simply folded the four insect-like wings on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On its stomach, a red vortex began to spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the vortex, purple lightning crackled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was pitch black, like a well of terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder rumbled from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the vortex spun, the blood river was completely devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An explosion rang from within Chaos’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it gave a loud burp and slowly raised its massive claw, swatting at Dark River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having his True Fate devoured caused Dark River’s body to stagger and his face to pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his aura dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boring!” Chaos yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark River narrowly avoided the claw and floated back to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared solemnly at Chaos and muttered, “A pure-blooded Primordial God Beast… I’m not your equal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, everyone watching panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the members of the Death God Palace, after all, Dark River was their strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even Dark River couldn’t stop Xu Zimo and his beast… then didn’t that mean their Death God Palace was truly finished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos of moments earlier gave way to sheer silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the onlookers began fleeing in all directions like birds scattering from a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos's massive claw slammed into the ground, instantly obliterating dozens of people, leaving no trace of their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire battlefield fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present froze in place, no one daring to move again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-06-06T01:06:40.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","49225521b26215a68c26d2274b5ad218c21e23d439c74b2a4af12d997fdd76d3","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-266","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-264",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]