[{"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-327":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},1433252,1885,"Chapter 327 - The Scheme At The Beginning of The Era","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-327",327,"\u003Cp>The moment the black cage appeared, the sky was filled with surging annihilation energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wrapped tightly around the cage, as if something terrifying was sealed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... is this the sealed object?” Luang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Tianzhen didn’t respond. He frowned slightly and walked up to the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cage, a cluster of black miasma lay quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The miasma looked weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luang circled the cage and said with a laugh, “This doesn’t look so scary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If only that were true,” Elder Tianzhen replied slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back then, even Grand Emperor San Dao couldn’t destroy it. He could only seal it away. If it ever breaks free, the world could face a great catastrophe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Elder Tianzhen took out a dark yellow stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, what is this?” Luang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Fate Stone,” Elder Tianzhen explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, Grand Emperor San Dao left behind instructions. Every ten thousand years, the formation must be reinforced, until the Baleful Miasma fully dissipates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took out five Fate Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing them one by one at the glowing golden formation points in the shape of a five-pointed star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation lit up brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power from the Fate Stones was gradually absorbed into the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five-pointed star shone even more brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Elder Tianzhen finally took a deep breath, visibly more relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old man, I’ve waited nearly a thousand years for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice echoed from within the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire formation trembled. The annihilation energy on the cage, along with the power from the Fate Stones, was instantly absorbed into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Tianzhen’s expression changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back, startled. “You’ve awakened? Impossible... this can’t be happening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing is impossible,” the voice from within the cage replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the first miasma born of heaven and earth. As long as this world exists, I can never be destroyed. That boy San Dao underestimated me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice fell, its momentum grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five Fate Stones shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud boom, the cage exploded completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five-pointed star formation cracked apart, and all the annihilation energy was consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was replaced by a flood of dark, evil aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura soared into the sky, covering half the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo had just reached halfway up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and saw the massive pillar of evil aura rising to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Paimon frowned slightly and said, “This is a major threat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already broken the seal. Be careful,” Xu Zimo warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anti-flight restrictions in the sky didn’t affect Paimon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried Xu Zimo into the air and flew straight toward the mountaintop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura surged down from above, engulfing Elder Tianzhen and Luang before they could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were instantly knocked unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene wasn’t limited to the mountain. Everyone in the entire Silent Extinction Ridge saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was covered in evil aura, like the end of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people tried to flee immediately, only to discover that the entire Silent Extinction Ridge had been sealed off by the evil aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the entrance was nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mountaintop, a purple-black miasma rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder cracked, and torrential rain stirred up giant waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura laughed wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like it was venting after centuries of imprisonment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To thank you for welcoming my return, I’ll reward you all by making you my first nourishment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its voice echoed through the Silent Extinction Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder rumbled across the sky in an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura gathered and fell from the sky like meteor showers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cluster rained down with destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless groups of evil aura descended at once, their impact overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Zimo frowned slightly and said, “It wants to destroy the entire Silent Extinction Ridge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we stop it?” Paimon asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No use. We have to deal with it directly,” Xu Zimo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, people scattered like headless ants, trying to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are no Grand Emperors in this era, who can stop me?” the evil aura shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its voice fell, and the evil miasma came crashing down with thunderous force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go stall it. I need some time to prepare,” Xu Zimo said with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paimon nodded and flew toward the evil aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paimon couldn’t destroy the Baleful Miasma entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was tied to this world, unless the world itself was destroyed, the miasma couldn’t be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it wasn’t always this evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after a mutation did a malevolent consciousness form within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paimon soared into the sky, his demonic energy swirling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a boom, his energy burst toward the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he broke through the evil aura’s blockade, taking over half the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura clashed with the demonic aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two forces locked in fierce conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” the Baleful Miasma immediately sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped controlling the falling miasma and fixed its gaze on Paimon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it saw him, it was visibly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be precise, I’m not a man, I’m a demon,” Paimon said with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Demon... that name sounds familiar,” the Baleful Miasma paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It feels like... in a very ancient past, I heard that name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Paimon shook his head casually and said, “Little one, what do you even know? Before this era ever existed, we already ruled supreme.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The beginning of the era... yes, that’s it,” the Baleful Miasma suddenly recalled. “Someone once made a deal, targeting your Ancient Demon Race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you know?” Paimon said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Ancient Demon Race will fall. A scheme was laid long ago at the start of the era,” the miasma laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The game hasn’t even started. Who’s to say who’s a pawn and who’s the player?” Paimon replied calmly. “What’s a so-called ‘beginning of the era’? Since ancient times, we’ve always fought against fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’ve come to stop me,” the Baleful Miasma said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if I destroy you?” Paimon replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His demonic energy surged, forming into a massive spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tore through the void, thrusting toward the Baleful Miasma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous boom, it exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baleful Miasma wasn’t about to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>",1042,"2026-06-06T01:06:40.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","5bac8556ad4e9ff64f338a0d7084e00b8633560fb465e2d7307c9d46137d20ec","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-328","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-326",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]