[{"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-309":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},1433234,1885,"Chapter 309 - Preparing For Chaos To Advance To The Immortal Path","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-309",309,"\u003Cp>Three days before the start of the martial arts competition, Xu Zimo was preparing for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos had been stuck at the peak of the God Meridian realm for a long time but still hadn’t stepped into the path of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also showed just how difficult it was to enter the Immortal Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people get stuck in the God Meridian realm for their entire lives and never make the breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest difference between the God Meridian realm and stepping into immortality is the separation of mortals and immortals, and the dramatic increase in lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most strong cultivators in the Immortal Path no longer need to rely on Dustblood Coffins to extend their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they come from an extremely ancient time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For humans to step into the Immortal Path, they must open the ninth meridian gate, Voidrend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is commonly referred to as the Immortal Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It involves building a Bridge of Heaven and Earth inside the body to reach the other shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The method for demonic beasts is similar, except their meridian gates open from the outside in, making it much harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, since demonic beasts are generally stronger at the same level, the blood energy and comprehension needed for them to break through is far greater than for humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo had recently been studying how demonic beasts break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the books, aside from a beast’s own comprehension, external aids could stimulate and assist them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One such aid was a pill mentioned in the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bloodthirst Immortal-Approach Pill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It involves fusing the essence blood of a Devour Ancestor Beast, Blood Desolate Grass, Heavenly Arrival Flower, and Broken Immortal Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of other supporting spirit medicines, this pill can be refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, since each beast has different attributes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important of the four main ingredients, the Heavenly Arrival Flower, can be swapped out based on the beast's attribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos’s attribute, though classified as devouring, leans more toward fire, so the Heavenly Arrival Flower doesn’t need to be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other three main ingredients, Xu Zimo decided to go check the Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the perks of being the Holy Son, if he needed something,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect would give it to him for free. If they didn’t have it, they would do their best to find it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Herb Garden was located in the southwest of the True Martial Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the sect’s largest herb field, home to many rare and worldly-unseen spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that long ago, an Alchemy Sage once emerged from the True Martial Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of medicinal theory and herb cultivation was unmatched across the entire Primordial Heartlands at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Alchemy Sage was so obsessed and fanatical about spiritual herbs that he never really focused on cultivating himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the sect's best efforts, they still couldn’t help him break into the Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he remained a God Meridian realm martial artist, many Immortal Path alchemists would still come to him for advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the lifespan of a God Meridian cultivator ran out, the Alchemy Sage didn’t want to live inside a Dustblood Coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to pass away in peace under the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that when he passed, all the flowers wept, trees groaned, and rain poured from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that day forward, the land became sacred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbs planted in this divine soil would grow on their own with little human care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they have a high survival rate, but they could also revert to ancient forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their growth cycle was much faster, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After heavy cultivation by the sect, this place became known as the Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Herb Garden was usually managed by the Third Grand Elder who was also Lin Ruhu’s grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Zimo arrived, he spoke a few words with the disciple at the gate and walked right in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The garden stretched over nearly a thousand miles, filled with endless flowers, grass, and trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the thick medicinal scent in the air, there was also a faint floral fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple Rhythm Dragon Emperor Ginseng, Eight-Point Black Ice Grass, Polar Venom Demon Vine, Sun Tree, Nine-Tailed Dragon Sunflower...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rare and legendary herbs that would cause chaos in the outside world\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were everywhere here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt almost common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also many demonic beasts living in the Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These beasts coexisted with the herbs and helped each other thrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like bees pollinate flowers,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Animals also benefit plant growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo walked deeper in, through lush forests,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down shaded paths filled with thick floral and herbal aromas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the garden stood a simple little thatched hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystal-clear river flowed gently by its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary water, it was true spirit liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These immortal-grade herbs were irrigated with actual spirit liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only an imperial lineage could afford such extravagance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man in a green robe strolled through the Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully tended each plant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pruning some, loosening roots on others, and harvesting mature fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried a basket in hand and walked at a steady, unhurried pace, clearly enjoying the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it wasn’t a job, but a pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third Grand Elder,” Xu Zimo called softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Grand Elder had a calm personality, and thanks to Lin Ruhu, Xu Zimo was more familiar with him than the other elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Little Mo,” the Third Grand Elder turned with a gentle smile. “What brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wanted to ask about a few spirit herbs. I’m not sure if our Herb Garden has them,” Xu Zimo replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead,” the Third Grand Elder nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo then listed the four main ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other supporting herbs weren’t important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing him out, the Third Grand Elder paused slightly and asked, “These herbs are all related to demonic beasts, aren’t they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do we have them?” Xu Zimo nodded and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Devour Ancestor Beast’s essence blood, Blood Desolate Grass, and Heavenly Arrival Flower shouldn’t be a problem,” the Third Grand Elder thought for a bit and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this Broken Immortal Soul is indeed rare, I haven’t heard of it in thousands of years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then just give me the other three. I’ll find the Broken Immortal Soul myself when I get the chance,” Xu Zimo said after thinking it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure. Just file a request with the lineage. If the Sacred Lord approves it, I’ll get everything ready for you,” the Third Grand Elder said with a smile. “With your status as Holy Son, it shouldn’t be an issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a bit more, Xu Zimo left the Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Broken Immortal Soul was truly rare. It’s said that during the Desolate Era, there was a plant called the Illusory Immortal Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every hundred years, it would grow five gourds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the gourds had no life, they carried divine souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People referred to those divine souls as Immortal Souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Immortal Souls were very helpful in opening meridian gates, whenever the vine appeared, people would fight fiercely over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, the divine souls from those gourds came to be known as Broken Immortal Souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Herb Garden, Xu Zimo rested on South Goose Mountain for three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly, and the True Martial Sacred Ground's grandest and most anticipated event of the year, the Martial Arts Competition, finally began in the Skyjade World.\u003C\u002Fp>",1250,"2026-06-06T01:06:40.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","9bbce50c56a5e6c97066c6c5865bcfb6dcc614056bc1a455a43dcd5cf0163c6f","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-310","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-308",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]