[{"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-282":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},1433157,1885,"Chapter 282 - Marching On The Sacred Ground","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-282",282,"\u003Cp>When the corpses of Absolute Scar and Absolute Extinction, both God Meridian Realm cultivators, fell to the ground, everyone present felt a jolt of shock strike deep into their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo descended from the sky, swept his gaze over everyone, then said calmly to Chaos, “Head to the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos hoisted the two corpses onto its shoulders. With spiritforce surging around them, the group strode through the air toward the distant Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, the surrounding youths erupted into chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like the heavens are about to change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They're really heading to the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground. Spread the word, we're going to follow and watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think he’s about to hit a wall. An imperial lineage isn’t something to underestimate… Especially one that has produced two Grand Emperors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough talk. Let’s go and see for ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle at the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground was quickly reported back by the Holy Sons to their respective Sacred Grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm began to form around Heaven-Severing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it hadn't yet spread across the entire Holyflower Region, word was already causing an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people rushed to the city, eager to witness the coming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within various imperial Sacred Grounds, the top elders gathered in their discussion halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A floating mirror appeared at the center of one grand hall, reflecting the location of the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene gradually sharpened and evolved within the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground sat just behind Heaven-Severing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a towering mountain range perpetually shrouded in mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peaks rose into the clouds. For those living nearby, this was holy ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It symbolized absolute authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Grand Emperor Jue Tian rose to power and founded the Sacred Ground here, the faction had seemingly appeared overnight, swiftly dominating a radius of ten thousand miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with the rise of Grand Emperor Zhu Tian, the lineage was further empowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it might not be the strongest power in the entire Holyflower Region, its legacy was certainly prominent and unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless white mist blanketed the surrounding mountains. From the sky above, the Sacred Ground’s territory stretched far and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White cranes soared through the clouds, and birds shrieked sharply within the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palaces stood side by side, row after row built between heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architecture was bold and varied, with mountains piercing the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some sat atop the peaks absorbing the essence of the sun and moon. Others practiced swordsmanship in vast sword prisons below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the disciples of the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground, this was just another ordinary day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Patriarch Absolute Desolation returned, his entire body soaked in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a loud boom rang through every heart, shaking eardrums and spirits alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist that had enshrouded the lineage for years was suddenly swept away, and people looked up in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sleeping giant, dormant for a millennium, was under siege for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sacred Ground’s defensive grand array was activated. All senior members rose into the sky under the command of Sacred Lord Absolute Fateless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing off from afar, they stood opposite their enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpses of Ancestors Absolute Scar and Absolute Extinction were thrown into the heart of the Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a challenge, a trampling of the Sacred Ground's dignity and pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long has it been since the Holyflower Region saw real war? And now someone shows up to challenge the Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some ancient figures watching from the shadows discussed the matter with intrigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed. There’s still time before the Heaven's Will manifests, but the waters of the world are already turning murky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacred Lord Absolute Fateless stood at the peak of the Empyrean Meridian Realm, his aura surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While not the strongest in his Sacred Ground, his insight and leadership were unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Zimo, he asked coldly, “May I ask how my Heaven-Severing Sacred Ground has offended you, that things must come to this, one must die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was paid to settle a score,” Xu Zimo shrugged with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in midair, Chaos and Dark River at his sides. Their silent God Meridian auras thundered across the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Celestial Race sent you, didn’t they?” Absolute Fateless said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew those people weren’t completely wiped out. Sooner or later, they’d cause trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze narrowed on Xu Zimo. “By ‘paid,’ you mean the remnants of the Celestial Race traded you the Tree of Life, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re surprisingly well-informed,” Xu Zimo said with a light laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that’s the only thing they had left,” Absolute Fateless replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I think you’ve been deceived. Do you even know what the Tree of Life is? It’s a species that’s existed since the dawn of the era. Even if you found it, it would do you no good. You’ll never truly obtain it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t seem like your concern,” Xu Zimo said. “I’m just here to wipe out your Sacred Ground. I don’t need you to teach me anything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, Chaos roared in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive claw smashed down, striking the Sacred Ground’s protective barrier with a deafening boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripples spread across the shield's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each successive strike, the barrier shook more violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the formation wasn’t simple, it would take a considerable amount of time even for Chaos to break through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute Fateless narrowed his eyes as he assessed the situation outside, then turned to an elder beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch over things here. I’m going to visit the ancestors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people struggle and fight on the path to becoming Grand Emperor. Others fail and retreat to secluded lives in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those who fail to seize Heaven's Will, perhaps entering the immortal path marks the end of their destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a peaceful valley where birds sang and flowers bloomed, a man in white robes stood beside a woman in a flowing floral dress by the riverbank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, it was eternally spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight was warm and bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small bridge crossed the gentle stream that flowed slowly through the valley. The river was crystal clear, the water quiet and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the river, a simple wooden cabin stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around it, various flowers, herbs, and trees had been planted. When they bloomed, butterflies would flutter and dance around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>April in the human world was full of fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in the flowered dress sat on a round stone beside the river, while the white-robed man stood in front of an easel, carefully painting her portrait stroke by stroke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up slightly, and they smiled at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth and happiness filled the air, carried by the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, the sound of a horn echoed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horn was both clear and deep, sending ripples through the space around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river’s flow suddenly sped up, water gushing and splashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the butterflies, startled by the sound, scattered into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die’er, wait for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in white frowned, looking beyond the space around them. Then he turned to the woman and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go take a look. I’ll be right back.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1202,"2026-06-06T01:06:40.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","2419866f0a97320de6e5e3a6852f4f9daf1ab80b713c1dcbc1a55bf50d04c892","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-283","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-281",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]