[{"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-50":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},2282417,4465,"Chapter 50: Returning to the Imperial Capital? I Stir Up the Winds and Clouds Again!","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Lin Xuan was eager to return, but he did not rush blindly. His cultivation base had greatly advanced, and he could now execute the \"Earth-Shrinking Step\" with ease, covering thousands of miles a day without difficulty. He would occasionally use his divine abilities to weave through the mountains and forests, or blend into merchant caravans and take short-distance teleportation arrays. By constantly changing his methods, he not only conserved spiritual power but also better concealed his tracks, all while keeping an eye on news from across the dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer he got to the central region of the Imperial Capital, the more rumors he heard about \"Mu Xuan.\" After fermenting for several months, these rumors had become bizarre and fantastical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some said he was the reincarnation of an ancient powerhouse, possessing heaven-shaking secret treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some said he had a deep connection with the Four Seas Trading Company and might be the direct disciple of some reclusive Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others even embellished the story of him killing a gold-ranked assassin from the Shadow Pavilion, painting it as a legendary feat of single-handedly overturning a branch of the Shadow Pavilion, molding him into a mysterious expert with unfathomable strength who was both righteous and evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Xuan merely smiled and dismissed it. Reputation was a double-edged sword; it could deter the petty, but it could also attract greater trouble. His strength had increased significantly, and while he was not afraid, he still needed to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month later, that familiar yet strange, magnificent, and massive city appeared on the horizon once again. Tianyuan Imperial Capital—he, Lin Xuan (Mu Xuan), had returned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike when he left, sneaking away in secret, Lin Xuan did not overly conceal himself this time. He changed into the cyan robe unique to core guest elders of the Four Seas Trading Company, embroidered with gold-edged cloud patterns, maintained his aura at the late Golden Core stage, and walked toward the city gate with composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the city guards verified his identity token, they saw the two characters \"Mu Xuan\" and felt that unfathomable late Golden Core aura. They immediately stood in awe, respectfully letting him pass, not even daring to question him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Imperial Capital, the bustling, noisy atmosphere filled with abundant spiritual energy rushed toward him. The streets were crowded with carriages and horses, cultivators were as thick as weaving thread, and various shops stood side by side, forming a sharp contrast to the desolate outskirts of the Southern Wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan did not return directly to the Four Seas Pavilion; instead, he strolled leisurely through several main streets first. He keenly sensed that many gazes were lingering on him from the shadows, filled with surprise, scrutiny, wariness, and even... killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that this 'dead man' suddenly coming back alive, and having broken through to the late Golden Core stage, has made many people unable to sit still.\" Lin Xuan sneered in his heart, completely unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first went to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion to purchase some rare auxiliary elixirs for stabilizing his realm and nourishing his nascent soul. He spent lavishly, without any avoidance. He wanted to tell everyone that he, Mu Xuan, had not only returned alive but that his wealth remained abundant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the news of his appearance at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion and his extravagant spending spread like wings to all the major powers in the Imperial Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Mu Xuan is back? Late Golden Core? How is this possible!\" Inside the Zhao family mansion, the Third Master, Zhao Song, jumped up from his chair upon receiving the news, his face turning pale in an instant. He had personally seen the jade slip of the Shadow Pavilion's gold-ranked assassin shatter! Under such a lethal strike, not only did this person not die, but his cultivation had advanced? This was simply a monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go investigate immediately! Where exactly has he been these past few months!\" Zhao Song was both shocked and furious, the sense of unease in his heart growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Ye family, inside a quiet training room, Ye Chen slowly withdrew his power. The lightning light around his body retracted, and his aura was more condensed and profound than before; clearly, he had also gained something from his seclusion. When he heard his subordinate report that Mu Xuan had returned and was already at the late Golden Core stage, his brows furrowed slightly, and a flash of sharp fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late Golden Core... It seems you are indeed a formidable rival.\" He whispered to himself, not discouraged in the slightest, but rather more stimulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the Imperial Palace, a certain Third Imperial Prince, who was reviewing memorials, paused his brush tip slightly, a meaningful smile curling at the corner of his mouth: \"Mu Xuan... Interesting. It seems the waters of the Imperial Capital are about to get even livelier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Floating Snow Palace residence, Saintess Yun Yao stood quietly by the window. Her expression behind her veil was unreadable, and she merely gave a soft order: \"Closely monitor this person's movements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadows, some powers and individuals who had coveted the \"treasures\" on \"Mu Xuan\" now had to reconsider. A ruthless person who could kill a gold-ranked Shadow Pavilion assassin and return with surging strength after disappearing for months was definitely not someone to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan felt the atmosphere quietly changing due to his return and remained calm in his heart. This was the effect he wanted. Rather than being targeted in the dark, it was better to stand in the light, flex his muscles, and let those demons and monsters not dare to act rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circling the city and fully demonstrating his presence, Lin Xuan returned to the Four Seas Pavilion unhurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped into the main entrance of the Four Seas Pavilion, Qian Duoduo, who had long received the news and been waiting for a long time, greeted him excitedly, his face full of surprise and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Mu! It really is you! You finally returned! We all thought you...\" Qian Duoduo looked Lin Xuan up and down, and upon sensing that deep-as-the-sea late Golden Core spiritual pressure, he gasped, \"You... you broke through again?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was fortunate to have some gains.\" Lin Xuan smiled slightly and patted his shoulder, \"You've worked hard during this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not hard, not hard at all!\" Qian Duoduo waved his hands quickly and said excitedly, \"It's good that you're back! You don't know, in the few months you were gone, quite a lot has happened in the Imperial Capital! Over at the Zhao family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a steward walked over quickly and bowed respectfully to Lin Xuan: \"Elder Mu, the Ninth Elder requests your presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded and said to Qian Duoduo, \"We'll talk in detail later,\" before following the steward to the Ninth Elder's courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard remained the same. Under the ancient tree, the Ninth Elder was playing a game of chess by himself. Sensing Lin Xuan enter, he slowly placed a piece before looking up. His cloudy yet profound gaze fell upon Lin Xuan, examining him carefully, and a trace of imperceptible surprise flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're back.\" The Ninth Elder's tone was calm, as if Lin Xuan had only gone out for a few days of travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Mu Xuan greets the Ninth Elder.\" Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit.\" The Ninth Elder pointed to the stone stool opposite him, \"It seems you have gained quite a bit from this trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to the trading company's blessing, I have made some slight progress.\" Lin Xuan sat down, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Elder nodded without asking for details, turning instead to say, \"You have returned at just the right time. There will be a grand event in the Imperial Capital soon, and it may concern you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Please enlighten me, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three months from now, the 'Tianyuan Secret Realm' will open.\" The Ninth Elder slowly uttered these four words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tianyuan Secret Realm! Lin Xuan's heart stirred. He had heard of this name; it was an important secret realm controlled by the Tianyuan Dynasty, said to be the remains of an ancient sect, containing countless opportunities but also filled with danger. The secret realm only opened once every few decades and only allowed Golden Core cultivators to enter. It was an important place for the young generation of geniuses in the dynasty to compete and seek opportunities for breakthroughs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside the secret realm, there are not only 'Nascent Soul-Forming Spiritual Fruits' that help people break through to the Nascent Soul stage, but also many ancient inheritances and rare materials. Even... it is rumored that it hides ancient secrets related to the 'Netherworld'.\" The Ninth Elder looked at Lin Xuan meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan's gaze sharpened. Secrets related to the Netherworld? This immediately made him think of the Netherworld Soul-Suppressing Order and the ruins in the Black Wind Mountain Range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The major powers of the dynasty, including the Imperial Family, the four great Guardian Families, the ten great sects, and some reclusive powers, will all send their most outstanding Golden Core disciples to enter. Our Four Seas Trading Company also has quotas.\" The Ninth Elder continued, \"Given the strength and potential you have shown, the trading company has decided to give you a quota.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tianyuan Secret Realm! This was undoubtedly a huge opportunity, but also a huge challenge! There, he would face the top Golden Core geniuses of the entire Tianyuan Dynasty, including Ye Chen, the Third Imperial Prince, and others! Danger and opportunity coexisted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior is willing to go!\" Lin Xuan did not hesitate, his eyes igniting with burning fighting spirit. He needed such a training ground to thoroughly consolidate his cultivation and find the opportunity to condense a true Nascent Soul! Moreover, he might even find clues related to the Netherworld!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" The Ninth Elder nodded with satisfaction, \"Prepare yourself well during these three months. The trading company will provide you with the necessary resources. As for the storms and rains outside...\" He paused, his tone flat but carrying an unquestionable power, \"The Four Seas Trading Company can still protect its own people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words from the Ninth Elder, Lin Xuan felt more settled. This meant that, at least on the surface, the Four Seas Trading Company would be his solid backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Ninth Elder's courtyard, Lin Xuan returned to his small building. Qian Duoduo had already prepared spiritual wine and delicacies, waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Mu, are you really going to enter the Tianyuan Secret Realm?\" Qian Duoduo was both excited and worried, \"The competition inside is incredibly cruel; every time it opens, people fall, and besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his voice: \"I've received word that the Zhao family, the remnants of the Netherworld Sect, and even the Shadow Pavilion might target you inside! As for Ye Chen, I'm afraid he won't let things rest either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan picked up his wine cup and drank it in one gulp, cold light flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Target me? Then let them come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just so happens that new grudges and old debts can be settled all at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winds and clouds of the Imperial Capital rose again because of his return. And the Tianyuan Secret Realm three months later would surely become the most intense center of this storm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter 50)\u003C\u002Fp>",1913,"2026-06-20T01:44:26.720Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8c91b3ea06320e312a7e6e46fd244d47eae3beccc72dd1415ad1e1bc90aa85d1","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-51","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-49",182,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-villain-is-too-self-destructive-cover.jpg"]