[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-villain-is-too-self-destructive":3,"chapter-this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-103":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Villain Is Too Self-Destructive",{"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},2282470,4465,"Chapter 103: Dragon Mausoleum Ghost Domain","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-103",103,"\u003Cp>Having condensed the Chaos Star Dharma Form, Lin Xuan’s strength increased greatly, and his control and application of star power reached a new level. He did not rush to immediately charge toward the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, but instead focused on consolidating his new realm, familiarizing himself with the power of his Dharma Form, and further deducing the profound meanings of the core chapters of the \"Heavenly Cycle Star Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the operation targeting the Imperial Mausoleum restricted area had also been put on the agenda. The core lair of the Shadow Tower was like a malignant tumor that had to be eradicated as soon as possible; otherwise, it would always be a thorn in his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he still chose to cooperate with the Third Imperial Prince, Huangfu Hao. The Imperial Mausoleum restricted area was no small matter; it was not only threatened by the Shadow Tower but also filled with dragon energy, death energy, and unknown tomb-guarding restrictions accumulated by the dynasty over generations. Having Huangfu Hao, who was familiar with the situation, accompany him would save a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Azure Cloud Cottage, Lin Xuan and Huangfu Hao held another secret meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin has decided to take action against that lair in the Imperial Mausoleum restricted area?\" Huangfu Hao’s expression was grave. \"The situation there is complex. Apart from the Shadow Tower assassins, the restricted area itself is extremely dangerous. Every imperial mausoleum has powerful restrictions and tomb-guarding puppets, and even more, thick, lingering dragon soul death energy. Even a Soul Transformation cultivator who breaks in might not be able to retreat unscathed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is precisely because of its danger that the Shadow Tower dares to set its lair there.\" Lin Xuan’s gaze was sharp. \"Does Your Highness have a detailed map of the restricted area’s perimeter and the distribution of the restrictions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do.\" Huangfu Hao took out a golden jade slip. \"This is the map of the restricted area’s perimeter held by the imperial family, marking the known restriction nodes and safe paths. But as for information deeper inside, even I do not have the authority to view it. I have already marked the location of that abandoned tomb-guarding village on the map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan took the jade slip, his spiritual sense sweeping over it to commit the complex terrain and restriction distribution to memory. \"This is enough. We do not need to go deep into the core of the Imperial Mausoleum; our target is only that village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When shall we strike?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three days from now, on the night of the new moon, when the yin energy is at its peak and certain restrictions in the area are relatively weak.\" Lin Xuan set the time. \"Your Highness will be responsible for providing support on the perimeter, sealing off news, and preventing anyone from interfering. As for the inside of the lair, leave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Hao nodded: \"Good! I will dispatch my most trusted secret guards to seal off all passages on the perimeter of the restricted area. Brother Lin, be careful in everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, at night, the moon was hidden and the stars were dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Mausoleum restricted area was located a thousand miles north of the Imperial Capital, a vast valley surrounded by huge mountain ranges. Looking from afar, one could feel that heavy, solemn, and majestic aura mixed with imperial dragon energy and endless deathly silence. The entrance was guarded by heavy troops, with strict formations, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to even approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Hao had already made proper arrangements, and under the guise of \"inspecting the Imperial Mausoleum,\" he brought a team of elite secret guards to enter the perimeter of the restricted area with Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the restricted area, the air suddenly became cold and viscous. The thick dragon energy and death energy intertwined to form a unique pressure that made one’s mind restless. All around were tall stone statues, towering stele pavilions, and endless mausoleum building complexes that stood in the darkness like silent giant beasts, exuding an ancient and vicissitudinous aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the map’s guidance, the two avoided several obvious restriction traps and moved through the complex terrain, stealthily advancing quickly toward the marked abandoned village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The further they went, the thicker the death energy became, and some drifting, unconscious dragon soul shadows even began to appear, emitting silent roars. On the ground, one could occasionally see scattered broken armor and weapons, signifying the years and guardianship this place had once experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour later, a collapsed stone building complex appeared at the end of their vision. This was the abandoned tomb-guarding village, long since dilapidated, covered in thick moss and vines, and deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in Lin Xuan’s \"Eye of Truth-Breaking,\" he could clearly see that deep underground in the center of the village, a huge space entrance was hidden, cleverly concealed by a formation! The entrance was permeated with the scent of \"Ghost Soul Grass,\" which was of the same origin as the one in the Ghost Market stronghold but even purer and colder, along with a trace of extremely subtle spatial fluctuation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the place.\" Lin Xuan sent a voice transmission to Huangfu Hao. \"Your Highness, provide support here. If there is any unusual movement, contact me via the jade talisman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, be careful!\" Huangfu Hao said solemnly, signaling for the secret guards to disperse and hide, forming a defensive formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded, his figure flickering as he merged into the shadows of the village like a ghost without a sound. He did not directly attack the entrance but instead carefully scouted around the perimeter of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered that the defenses of this lair were far tighter than those of the Ghost Market stronghold. The formation at the underground entrance not only possessed concealment effects but was also connected to the death energy of the earth veins. Once forcibly attacked, it would likely trigger a chain reaction, or even alert more terrifying existences deep within the Imperial Mausoleum. Moreover, in several inconspicuous corners of the village, several extremely faint life auras were lurking—they were hidden sentries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cunning rabbit indeed has three burrows.\" Lin Xuan sneered inwardly. He pointed his fingers like a sword, gray starlight flickering at his fingertips, and lightly tapped into the air toward the direction of those hidden sentries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nirvana Star Finger: Silent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several finger energies, subtle to the extreme, pierced through the void and accurately sank into the centers of the hidden sentries' brows. They did not even manage to make a sound before their souls were destroyed and their vitality extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having cleared the outer sentries, Lin Xuan arrived near the underground entrance. He did not rush to break the formation but sat cross-legged, formed seals with his hands, and operated the core chapters of the \"Heavenly Cycle Star Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the technique operated, the Chaos Star Dharma Form in his palm faintly emerged, starlight flowing around his body as he established a connection with the heavenly stars in the dark. He attempted to use his own affinity for star power to perceive and \"soothe\" the formation nodes connected to the earth vein death energy, searching for the weak points in their operational patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a delicate and dangerous process; once a mistake was made, it would immediately trigger a backlash from the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed bit by bit, and fine beads of sweat gradually seeped from Lin Xuan’s forehead. The death energy and dragon energy of the Imperial Mausoleum restricted area had a natural interference with star power, making his deduction exceptionally difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to capture that trace of the formation’s rhythm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep underground, at the hidden space entrance, the formation’s light screen suddenly rippled violently! A powerful and violent demonic aura surged into the sky from within the entrance without warning, instantly breaking through part of the concealment effect and illuminating the surroundings in a gloomy darkness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following, a figure shrouded in thick black mist, with scarlet eyes and exuding a terrifying aura far exceeding the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, suddenly darted out from the entrance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This figure was not human; its form was twisted, as if pieced together from countless resentful souls and demonic energy, and its body exuded a nauseating evil and chaos! Its strength had actually reached the level of a Half-Step Soul Transformation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A demonic creature?!\" Lin Xuan’s pupils shrank violently! This was definitely not a Shadow Tower assassin! This aura... it was of the same origin as that Ruin Abyss demonic sense, but even more solid and violent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic creature seemed to have just completed some kind of transformation and appeared extremely excited and manic. Its scarlet eyes instantly locked onto Lin Xuan, who was the closest, and it let out a roar that did not sound human, carrying a monstrous demonic aura as it lunged at Lin Xuan like a black meteorite! Wherever it passed, the space was corroded with a hissing sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic creature appeared, and the lair changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan instantly understood that this core lair of the Shadow Tower was likely no longer just a training ground for assassins; it might have become a breeding ground for some kind of demonic creature, or rather... a stronghold colluding with the Ruin Abyss demonic energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this sudden attack from a Half-Step Soul Transformation-level demonic creature, not only was there no fear in Lin Xuan’s eyes, but a burning fighting spirit ignited instead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just right, I shall use you to test the new divine ability I have comprehended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose to his full height, his Chaos Dao Seed and Star Dharma Form roaring simultaneously! Starlight and chaotic airflow intertwined around his body, and a vast aura that transcended all things surged into the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right on time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1652,"2026-06-20T01:44:26.720Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3d6a069772bfb787afe70d08f4a2d8627b0d0f49b4dafe0683b05d5221610edd","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-104","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-102",182,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-villain-is-too-self-destructive-cover.jpg"]