[{"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-72":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},1432797,1885,"Chapter 72 - I Wanted To Prove It To You","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>📢 New Novel Launch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Shadow Tyrant. Although this round of tempering hadn't fully awakened the blade’s lightning attribute, the weapon’s overall quality had significantly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo estimated that after a few more refinements, once the lightning attribute was activated, Shadow Tyrant would advance to the Profound Tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the value of forging weapons with high-grade materials. Though originally a common-tier weapon, Shadow Tyrant held nearly limitless potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it been forged with ordinary materials, it would’ve shattered after just a few seconds in the thunder pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheathing the blade behind his back, Xu Zimo began walking toward the outer sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Martial Challenge Arena designated for the Crouching Tiger Rankings matches was already bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the new disciples, Yan Buhui had risen to 11th place on the rankings in short time, a remarkable feat, making him the brightest star among this year’s recruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was about to challenge Xu Ren, ranked 7th. Every top-ten bout on the Crouching Tiger Rankings always stirred up a storm among the outer sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People loved witnessing a newcomer rise like a radiant star. They also enjoyed watching geniuses fall from grace, it gave them something to talk about and made them feel a little more significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Martial Arena was constructed from slabs of Blue Ridge Stone, a material so durable it couldn't be broken without power on the True Meridian Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, Xu Ren, dressed in white, was leaning casually against the iron chains bordering the platform, a longsword at his hip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was fierce and focused. He squinted at the crowd, quietly awaiting Yan Buhui’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The autumn winds blew gently, cooling the remnants of summer heat. Yellowing leaves swirled down lazily in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s here!” someone shouted, turning all eyes forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far-off mountain ridges were shrouded in mist, and neat rows of outer-sect courtyards lined the area. A stone pathway paved with white river pebbles led toward the platform, flanked by willows swaying gently in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the distance, a youth in a white robe approached. A longsword was strapped to his back, his long hair flowing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked with calm strength, step by step toward the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought you’d chicken out,” Xu Ren opened his eyes, gaze piercing, a flash of sword intent streaking past his pupils as he chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Talk all you want. Just don’t beg for mercy later,” Yan Buhui replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordforce coiled around him. Head high and eyes sharp, he looked like a blade unsheathed, unstoppable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ren snorted coldly. A loud clang rang out as his sword was drawn, slicing through the air with a streak of silver, charging straight at Yan Buhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui remained composed, slowly drawing his own sword. Sparks flew as the two blades clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords crossed in an “X” pattern, and Xu Ren's spiritforce surged, forcing Yan Buhui back several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mystic-Tier Technique: Horizontal Cleave!” Xu Ren growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword, wrapped in spiritforce, slashed down with immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui barely managed to parry, his arms going numb from the force. He tumbled back, narrowly dodging a follow-up strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Profound Technique: Explosive Strike!” Yan Buhui roared, countering from behind with a sword imbued with raw impact force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fight was deadly, each attack aimed to kill, no mercy was shown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ren didn’t turn to face him. Instead, he shifted slightly to the side, avoiding the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his right arm, he elbowed Yan Buhui in the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui couldn’t evade in time and was sent flying, crashing into the iron chains along the edge of the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like we didn’t miss the good part,” Xu Zimo and Little Gui arrived, standing off to the side to watch the battle amidst the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui stabilized his stance, locking eyes with Xu Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected of a top-ten ranked disciple,” he thought. “He’s no pushover. His combat instincts and mastery over his techniques are on par with my own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is your limit, huh?” Xu Ren sneered, slowly raising his sword. “This next strike will finish it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade was enveloped in dark spiritforce, causing the surrounding air to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Resonating Stone Pulse Slash,” Xu Ren whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step back, slightly bent his waist, and shifted his right arm into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, lightly stepping forward with his left foot, he shot forth like a bolt of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the resonance from the sword intensified, the air itself began to distort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling sword light formed in mid-air, aimed to cleave Yan Buhui in half from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t dodge, he couldn’t. If he couldn’t take this blow, he wouldn’t get another chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword light grew larger in his vision, he subtly shifted to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword didn’t miss entirely, it stabbed directly into his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to freeze. Even Xu Ren was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this strike was powerful, but not impossible to avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Yan Buhui hadn’t tried to dodge it fully. He had hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Ren tried to pull his sword back, he found it stuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Buhui had grabbed the blade with his right hand, holding it tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, raising his left-hand sword, he slashed at Xu Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He did it on purpose!” Xu Ren realized in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly released the sword and leapt back, but still got slashed on the arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right arm now oozed blood. He looked at the wound, then back at Yan Buhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That bastard took a fatal blow just to injure me...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know I’m no match for you,” Yan Buhui said, face pale, yet smiling, a chilling sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I just wanted to prove something... to let people like you understand, no one insults my mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you’re a lion, I, a mere ant, will tear off a piece of your flesh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yanked the blade out of his stomach. Blood gushed, but he didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he looked like a demonic god, soaked in a sea of blood, fearless and unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his creed, his sword path.\u003C\u002Fp>",1033,"2026-06-06T01:06:40.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","f297af624bf652718780c7086421664b95517820435081c620f0599a7d4e1787","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-73","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-71",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]