[{"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-786":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},1433561,1885,"Chapter 786 - Ancient Formation","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-786",786,"\u003Cp>Help Us Choose the Next Novel Again! 🐯\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…” The Four Great Guardians watching nearby were slightly shocked as they witnessed the battle. The two were evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew better than anyone what kind of existence Gongsun Hongtian was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say he was one of the most powerful in the Mortal Dust Palace would be no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, this unknown young man who had suddenly appeared was not only evenly matched with Gongsun Hongtian, but even faintly suppressing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle raged on, as if the entire Heavenly Bond City would be destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky darkened, the earth trembled, and countless buildings collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two combatants pulled apart, Gongsun Hongtian panting heavily, his True Fate flickering in and out of visibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair stood on end like a beast, his eyes fixed on Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Zimo grew stronger the more he fought. His entire body radiated battle intent, and endless spiritforce coiled around the Heaven-Unity Three-Gates above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strikes from his saber, Shadow Tyrant, came stronger with each swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight!” Xu Zimo shouted, once again charging at Gongsun Hongtian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Zimo’s fierce momentum, Gongsun Hongtian was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the overwhelming pressure emanating from Xu Zimo, he swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames blazed on Shadow Tyrant, thunder rumbled, and Xu Zimo unleashed the Nineteen Forms of Dao-Seeking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each form followed the last, like relentless waves, growing stronger each time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongsun Hongtian was overwhelmed, barely able to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing on a momentary lapse, Xu Zimo swung down and severed all the tentacles behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The searing pain from his torn True Fate made Gongsun Hongtian scream in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Protect the Cult Master!” shouted the Four Great Guardians, rushing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four were at the God Meridian Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras surged as they attacked Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still not enough,” Xu Zimo said, striking them down with punches and kicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during that brief moment, Gongsun Hongtian managed to stand and create some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retracted his True Fate, looking ragged and battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was angry yet cautious as he stared at Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who exactly are you?” he asked. “Since when does the Mortal Dust Palace have someone like you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wouldn’t know even if I told you. I’m not famous,” Xu Zimo replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no real grudge between us,” Gongsun Hongtian said, taking a deep breath. “If my Heavenly Bond Cult has offended you, I can compensate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only want your head,” Xu Zimo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sent by the Goddess Palace?” Gongsun Hongtian asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t believe someone like this would follow the orders of the Goddess Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You talk too much,” Xu Zimo said impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Heavenly Bond Cult stands tall in the north. Even the Goddess Palace can’t destroy us,” Gongsun Hongtian said. “There’s a reason for that, which I won’t explain. I don’t want to be your enemy. If you leave now, I won’t pursue today’s events.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop yapping,” Xu Zimo snorted and charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a powerful aura burst from Gongsun Hongtian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It surged like a tidal wave, sending Xu Zimo flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s life or death you want, then so be it!” Gongsun Hongtian roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, the entire Heavenly Bond City shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying force seemed to awaken, and deafening explosions rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thumping sounds echoed as strange fluctuations appeared around the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled the phenomenon of opening pulse gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…” Xu Zimo scanned the surroundings and murmured, “A formation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive formation enveloped Heavenly Bond City, and from it, a primeval, prehistoric aura stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boundless spiritforce gathered above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole Mortal Dust Palace seemed drawn into it, this world was enveloped in dense spiritforce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the gathering energy, enhanced by the formation, stood Gongsun Hongtian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Heavenly Bond Cult has stood through countless eras. Do you think we defy the Goddess Palace without reason?” Gongsun Hongtian’s voice thundered. “This is an ancient formation. Within this formation, I am invincible. Even the World-Weary Goddess wouldn’t scare me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo could feel the vastness of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongsun Hongtian’s entire being transformed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura surged like a flood, dominating the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His True Fate began healing, and endless tentacles grew once more from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power within him reached its peak. He now resembled a true monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrecognizable, his roars shook the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The City Lord activated the formation,” the Four Great Guardians exclaimed. “Evacuate all citizens in every direction. Clear the battlefield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo looked up. The force hit him even harder now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tentacles seemed more terrifying than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands surged toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no time to react before being overwhelmed and flung violently across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zenith Immortal…” Xu Zimo muttered as he rose to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was at the peak of the God Meridian Realm, ordinary immortals were nothing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To fight him like this, Gongsun Hongtian had to be at the peak of the Path of Immortality, a true apex existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such power surpassed even the ancestors of most imperial lineages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo looked at Gongsun Hongtian. His sudden increase in strength clearly came from the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this formation had limits. Once outside Heavenly Bond City, its blessings would vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing more tentacles surge toward him, Xu Zimo roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring it on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the Heaven-Unity Three-Gates God-Scripture roared as its three gates surged with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength formed by Heaven-Shattering Power Vortexes spun furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An infernal aura loomed in Xu Zimo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the tentacles neared, he gripped several tightly in his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest slammed into him, but he remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Hell-Suppressing Demon Physique began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Infernal energy surged around him. Purple-black markings shimmered faintly on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is that…” Gongsun Hongtian paused, eyes narrowing at Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten Forms of Demon. First Form: Realm Demon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo slowly moved his arms, muttering softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Within the illusion of boundless force, one glimpses immortals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, the void before Gongsun Hongtian suddenly distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1005,"2026-06-06T01:06:56.727Z",1,"novelbin.me","f1c52f6468e534086b2ad5cedefb551992064d5cd18a612ab4eb290a49920979","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-787","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-785",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]