[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-mother-is-the-villain":3,"chapter-my-mother-is-the-villain-my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-53":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Mother is the Villain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1163303,1508,"Chapter 53: Two Weeks","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>Forest of Technique was a special place within the academy, long used for cultivating techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that it all began with the academy’s founder, who once trained there. Students followed him, practicing while seeking his guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, as more and more people successfully cultivated their techniques in that forest, the place itself became blessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training there became twice as effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew exactly how it worked, but no one doubted its benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, developing one’s own technique was still difficult—even in that forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for lower-class techniques, it was much easier to train there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering trees filled the entire forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students leaned against individual trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer one was to a tree, the stronger the effect—and the largest tree at the center provided the greatest benefit of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight barely reached the ground, blocked entirely by the dense canopy above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was incredibly refreshing—so much so that even without consciously breathing, it seemed to flow into the body through every pore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting was strictly forbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever claimed a spot first had the right to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center stood the largest tree, surrounded by four students carrying swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor recognized them—they were from the Immortal Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sect had the most dominant presence in the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to them, the Holy Light Sect had sent far fewer students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor’s presence made some students uneasy. They feared his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not the disciples of the Immortal Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Victor observed, he even noticed Martin in an inconspicuous corner, choosing a relatively small tree and staying alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor decided not to stir trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked a small, vacant tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, this wouldn’t be complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, he immediately closed his eyes, focusing on understanding the Emotion Eater technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The technique was easy for him to grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to other Sky Class techniques, it was likely far more difficult—but for Victor, it only took ten minutes to comprehend the first 1%, and twenty minutes for the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to push it all the way to 100%, no matter how many days it took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no real obstacles—only the increasing time required for each percentage of progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, at least two weeks would be needed to reach full mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he trained without pause, even as heavy rain poured down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no shortage of students who trained for long periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At higher realms, it wasn’t unusual for someone to cultivate continuously for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor wasn’t the type to sit still like this—unless forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he preferred shortcuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he understood that he also needed to rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two weeks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was nothing compared to the time he had once been locked away by his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after accumulating enough anger, he still had a long path ahead—merging two Heaven-Class Elements into his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doubted it would be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could take two years... or even longer before he reached the Sovereign Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two weeks later, a faint smile appeared on his lips as his eyes slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Technique:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosion of War Aura (Locked)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fist of Wrath (Saint Class >100%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Dragon Transformation (Locked)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotion Eater (Sky Class >100%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally fully comprehended it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without reaching 100%, using a Sky Class technique properly would be far more difficult—unlike Saint or Heaven Class techniques, where even 1% held immense depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance remained neat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No facial hair had grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t want it, it simply wouldn’t appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a new morning—just like the day he first arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What puzzled him was that almost no students were training anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor couldn’t help but wonder if they had left because of him—but that seemed unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked away, he encountered a member of the Russell Clan, though he didn’t know his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He motioned him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master...\" the youth greeted respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it so quiet?\" Victor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, the students have gone to the city to face a challenge issued by William Holylight,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"William Holylight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor had certainly heard that name before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A direct descendant of the Holy Light Sect’s main lineage—of the Holy Light Monarch himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the core branch of the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t mean others lacked connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Alexandra, for example—her mother also bore the Holylight surname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most prestigious were still the direct descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William Holylight was a top-tier genius of the same generation as Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more renowned than her, he possessed one Heaven-Class Talent and three Saint-Class Talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were innate talents—not Merit Laws or Bloodlines—making them far more valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor headed toward the academy gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire academy felt empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Victor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was called just before he stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Alexandra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared elegantly—without her veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had revealed her face completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few remaining students couldn’t help but be captivated, though it wasn’t their first time seeing her unveiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Lily looked displeased at Victor but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you gain some special enlightenment?\" Victor asked with a curious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t care whether she wore a veil or not—that was her personal choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her style had changed, her demeanor remained the same—gentle and refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not like that,\" she replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because your heart already belongs to someone?\" Victor smiled as he casually touched her face, even with others watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blushed and lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this some kind of tradition among Heavenly Women? Though I heard someone saw your face before I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra couldn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it doesn’t matter who saw it first. What matters is who you choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor took her hand and pulled her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to see William Holylight?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. He is my senior in the sect. It would be rude if I didn’t show up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’re worried about going alone? Your senior likes you—and now there’s nothing stopping him from approaching you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor saw right through the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra remained silent, but her eyes revealed the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People need to understand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor tightened his grip on her hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that you only want me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1036,"2026-06-03T12:49:08.526Z","2026-06-03T12:49:16.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","119fe28dd3a7fc611e977fe1a8d7dbd1357c0a30e49ea77618a104cb83152e29","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-54","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-52",74,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-mother-is-the-villain-cover.jpg"]