[{"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-87":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},2282454,4465,"Chapter 87: Ripples of the Aftermath","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>The faint blue light of the shattered sealing array had not yet fully dissipated in the air, and the edge of the Vast Mountain Range had returned to its former silence. Yet, this silence was permeated with a thick, indelible scent of blood and the dazed feeling of having survived a catastrophe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Feng, Ye Chen, Huangfu Hao, the Heavenly Mystery Scholar, as well as all the Demon Suppression Division cultivators and the few surviving rogue cultivators, stood rooted to the spot like clay statues, their gazes fixed in a near-vacant stare upon the green-robed figure standing with his hands behind his back ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starry Nether Domain had already been retracted, and Lin Xuan’s aura was calm and restrained, as if the earth-shattering feat of slaying four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in the blink of an eye and shattering the sealing array with a wave of his hand had merely been a collective hallucination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the lingering, pure spiritual energy dissipated by the fallen late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, the ripples of laws yet to settle in the air, and the few magic treasures that had lost their masters and fallen to the ground with dim light (such as the damaged Soul-Summoning Banner), all silently testified to how real and cruel what had just occurred truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp.\" It was unclear who had swallowed with difficulty, but the sound was exceptionally clear in this deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Feng was the first to return to his senses. This Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, known for his iron-blooded sternness, looked at Lin Xuan with eyes filled with unprecedented complexity: awe, gratitude, and even a hint of indescribable... relief. Relief that this person was not an enemy, at least not for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed deeply to Lin Xuan, his tone filled with heartfelt respect: \"Senior... Senior Lin! Your life-saving grace is unforgettable! On behalf of the Demon Suppression Division, I thank you, Senior!\" He had automatically changed his form of address; in the world of cultivation, the capable come first, and the strength Lin Xuan had displayed was worthy of him being called \"Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen also sheathed his sword and offered a salute with cupped hands to Lin Xuan. Although he did not speak, his recognition and respect were fully expressed. In his heart, Lin Xuan had become a peak he must surpass on his path of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Hao and the Heavenly Mystery Scholar bowed even more hurriedly, their postures extremely low: \"Many thanks to Senior Lin for turning the tide!\" Their hearts were already churning like a stormy sea, elevating Lin Xuan’s status to that of the dynasty’s ancestors and sect masters, and valuing him even more due to his mystery and potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those surviving cultivators knelt on the ground, kowtowing incessantly, moved to tears by gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve lightly, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted everyone up. \"There is no need for such formalities; we were in the same boat, it was my duty.\" His gaze swept over the chaotic battlefield and the remaining ambushers (mainly low-stage cultivators from the Zhao family and the Nether Sect) who were trembling and dared not flee, and he said indifferently: \"Clean up, and return to the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Leng Feng immediately obeyed; at this moment, he had no further doubts about Lin Xuan’s orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Suppression Division cultivators acted quickly, collecting spoils of war, disposing of corpses, and taking prisoners. Those remaining ambushers had long since been scared out of their wits and obediently allowed themselves to be captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the return journey, the atmosphere was even more silent than when they had arrived, yet it possessed a new, invisible cohesion, and the core of this cohesion was Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Rock City, City Lord’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Qingtian had long since received the news and personally waited outside the mansion gates to welcome them. When he saw Lin Xuan, who was safe and sound and whose aura seemed even more profound, as well as Leng Feng and the others who were exhausted but filled with excitement and awe in their eyes, his long-suspended heart finally settled. And when Leng Feng secretly transmitted the details, briefly informing him of the dangers within the Star Burial Valley and the ambush on the return journey—especially the feat of Lin Xuan using thunderous means to slay four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators (including Zhao Song), startling away the Ghost Bone True Person, and shattering the sealing array—Yue Qingtian, a battle-hardened general who had weathered many storms, could not help but gasp, and his gaze toward Lin Xuan changed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invited Lin Xuan into a quiet room, dismissed his attendants, and personally served spirit tea, smiling bitterly: \"Daoist... no, Lin, I shall be presumptuous and call you Young Friend Lin. Your trip to the Southern Wilderness this time has truly... poked a hole in the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan sipped the spirit tea, his expression calm: \"City Lord Yue exaggerates; it was merely self-preservation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Self-preservation...\" Yue Qingtian’s mouth twitched. If this was self-preservation, how were others supposed to live? \"Zhao Song has fallen, and the Zhao family will never let this rest. And the Nether Sect, having lost elders one after another, is even more vengeful. Although you have heaven-defying strength, open spears are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is fine.\" Lin Xuan set down his teacup, his gaze calm. \"If they wish to come, let them come. It just so happens that I have some old debts to settle with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was flat, yet carried an unquestionable confidence and decisiveness that made Yue Qingtian’s heart tremble. He knew this youth’s mind was made up and he was no creature of a small pond; the small temple of Black Rock City could no longer hold this true dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your plans next, Young Friend?\" Yue Qingtian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that matters here are concluded, it is time to leave,\" Lin Xuan said. \"I intend to head to the Imperial Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Qingtian was not surprised by this. The Imperial Capital was the gathering place of the Tianyuan Dynasty and even this world’s winds and clouds. With Lin Xuan’s ability, he was bound to go to that larger stage. \"Since you are heading to the Imperial Capital, I can write a letter of introduction to a few old friends, which may provide some convenience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks for your kindness, City Lord.\" Lin Xuan nodded, not refusing. Having a local guide would always save a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore,\" Yue Qingtian’s expression turned serious, \"regarding your contributions in this mission, especially the destruction of the Nether Blood Curse and the killing of the traitors from the Nether Sect and the Zhao family, Commander Leng has recorded them in detail and will report them to the Dynasty shortly. With your merits, you will surely receive a great reward, and perhaps even the opportunity to meet the Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan was noncommittal. He did not care much for the Dynasty’s rewards, but meeting the Emperor might allow him to access more information about the top level of this world, including the Heaven-Slaying War and the secrets of the Void Abyss, which was not a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying in the City Lord’s Mansion for another day, Lin Xuan further integrated the \"Heavenly Cycle Star Scripture (Fragment)\" obtained from the ruins with his own Chaos Dao. His use of the Starry Nether Light became increasingly proficient, and his cultivation base was completely stabilized at the late Nascent Soul stage. The fusion of the star core and the Chaos Dao seed was even more seamless, as if they had always been one, providing him with a continuous stream of pure starlight and insights into the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Ye Chen came to visit and once again solemnly proposed a duel, with the time set for the Imperial Capital. Lin Xuan gladly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Hao and the Heavenly Mystery Scholar also visited several times, trying their best to build a relationship and leaving their respective tokens, stating that if he reached the Imperial Capital, he could contact them at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Feng personally delivered a copy of the organized mission report and a token representing the status of a guest elder of the Demon Suppression Division to Lin Xuan, his attitude extremely respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, at the first light of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan declined the carriage and escort arranged by Yue Qingtian, and still in his green robes, he quietly left Black Rock City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the city walls, Yue Qingtian, Leng Feng, Ye Chen, and others silently watched his departing back until the figure merged into the distant horizon and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hidden dragon leaves the abyss, and the winds and clouds gather. I fear this Imperial Capital will be stirred into a monstrous wave because of him,\" Yue Qingtian muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Feng nodded solemnly: \"I only hope that this wave will eventually wash away the accumulated filth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Ye Chen’s eyes, there was only pure fighting spirit and anticipation: \"Imperial Capital, I await you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the name \"Lin Xuan,\" along with his earth-shattering battle achievements in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain and at the edge of the Vast Mountain Range, was spreading at storm-like speed through various channels toward the core of the Tianyuan Dynasty, toward that majestic and vast Imperial Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling new star was carving through the sky with unrivaled momentum, heading straight for the center of power and the gathering of winds and clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>",1601,"2026-06-20T01:44:26.720Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","641acf2189b5ba1d99ecc9e7f24942fd8cfa5d479252716f6606c8cf0642e5b6","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-88","this-villain-is-too-self-destructive-chapter-86",182,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-villain-is-too-self-destructive-cover.jpg"]