[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-196":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"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},60304,84,"Chapter 196: Farewell to the Empire","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>As the blinding energy faded, silence fell once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swirling winds began to die down, the dust settling slowly across the ruined battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes were on the two figures who were still standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many thought it might have been a draw, seeing that both of them appeared fine despite unleashing such powerful attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft metallic sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of a sword fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s gaze snapped toward Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword—once radiant and proud—had been split cleanly in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade had cracked down the center, the top half now lying at her feet, quivering from residual force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood still, golden-red flames flickering weakly around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair whipped lightly in the aftermath, her robes torn at the edges, but her gaze never wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand trembled slightly as she looked at what remained of her weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from her, Bai Zihan stood steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Eternal Spirit Sword hummed quietly in his hand, still intact, still glowing faintly with lingering Sword Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were scratches on his clothes, a shallow cut on his cheek—but he was otherwise unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if neither had fallen—even if both still stood—one weapon had broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the world of cultivators, where weapons were extensions of the soul, that alone said everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps and murmurs spread among the onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She lost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her sword... broke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan... won?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some could hardly believe it, while others—mostly from the Bai Clan—cheered in triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Wushuang’s expression was unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she couldn’t argue the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much she valued Bai Xinyue’s potential, Bai Zihan had proven himself with action, not words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t diminish Bai Xinyue’s value; rather, it elevated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn’t just her physique or talent—her comprehension of technique was also extraordinarily high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Yue didn’t think Bai Xinyue lost purely because she was weaker—but rather because her weapon’s quality couldn’t match Bai Zihan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had used an Earth-Grade Sword, while Bai Zihan’s Eternal Spirit Sword... Yue judged it to be a top-tier Heaven-Grade treasure—something rare, even in the Flowing Moon Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Bai Xinyue slowly exhaled, her flames receding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her hand, letting the broken half of her sword clatter to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt heavy—but not with bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess your words weren’t just a bluff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, she had thought Bai Zihan might’ve been acting tough—possibly hiding serious injuries after her Dao Bone awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that had been a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more than that—he was stronger than she had ever imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing him now, all those old insults and rumors about him being a \"waste\" seemed like a ridiculous joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after obtaining the Inheritance, awakening her Dao Bone, and activating her Phoenix Physique—she still couldn’t surpass him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath, organizing her thoughts, her eyes filled with new resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that, after being defeated, she had made her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I will defeat you when we meet again,\" Bai Xinyue said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! It’s good to dream big,\" Bai Zihan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yue Wushuang stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you’ve made your decision,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything left to do here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure? Once you enter the sect, you may not return for quite a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I’ve already done everything I needed to do,\" Bai Xinyue answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Wushuang was satisfied. It was better that they didn’t waste any more time here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before leaving, she turned to Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re quite talented,\" Yue Wushuang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan replied arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Wushuang’s eye twitched slightly, but this time, she found it forgivable—considering his Sword Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him one final look, then turned back toward Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Wushuang raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pulse of majestic Qi surged from her fingertips, calm yet boundless—like the vast sea compressed into a single thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space itself trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rift opened in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a line drawn across the fabric of the world, the air split open to reveal a swirling portal of mist and light—an entrance to a place far removed from the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue took one last look around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze swept across the battlefield—the shattered earth, the ruined terrain, the remnants of war fought over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where she had bled, fought, endured humiliation, and grown stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her eyes turned to the distant mountains beyond, to the empire that had once been her entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Desolate Heaven Empire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her farewell to it—for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, her eyes landed on Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood a distance away, his sword now sheathed, his posture straight, his expression calm—but that glint of arrogance still lingered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue stared at him silently, her lips pressed into a firm line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hatred in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Next time, I’ll be the one standing above...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said nothing—but everything she felt was clear in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yue Wushuang turned to Qinglan, who stood at the edge of the battlefield, calm and composed despite everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue gave her old friend a small, genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Qinglan,\" she said softly. \"If it weren’t for you... I might never have found such a gem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinglan chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome to take her. But remember—you must protect her at all costs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t have it any other way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue’s smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll catch up next time. I’ll treat you to some thousand-year-old wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinglan raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I’ll hold you to that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then looked at Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivate well and become strong. If you face trouble, seek out Yue Wushuang—she will help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue gave a small, respectful bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Elder Qinglan... for everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She meant it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinglan had protected her ever since she obtained the Inheritance—then used her connections to summon Yue Wushuang and give her this opportunity to enter the Flowing Moon Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue even felt a trace of regret for rejecting Qinglan in the past—due to her conflict with the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yue Wuhshuang turned back to Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed a hand gently on her shoulder, and with a flick of her sleeve, they both stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rift pulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swirl of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The portal collapsed behind them with a quiet shimmer, as if it had never been there at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield was silent once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood in place for a few lingering moments before the spell broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some breathed a sigh of relief. Others exchanged uncertain glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would happen to the Bai, Li, and Zhao Clans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they continue the war?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the reason for fighting now gone, few believed they would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What remained now was to return, reflect, and reassess everything after what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, Minister Yan was already making plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything that had transpired—he would need to report to His Majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Yue Wushuang’s intervention, which had shaken the very balance of the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianhong and ZHao Wutian stayed in the air, looking at the Bai Clan Estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who they want to eliminate was conveniently taken away, in a sense it was a mission completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On other hand, their losses were significantly higher than the Bai Clan and their reputation might also suffer greatly after this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianhong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew it was pointless—destroying the Bai Clan wasn’t possible, not with their Grand Elders still capable of protecting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, even with both of them combined, they still couldn’t defeat Bai Tianheng. That much, he was well aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only asked because he couldn’t be the one to suggest retreat outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Li Jianhong had always portrayed himself as someone bold—someone who charged forward without hesitation, unafraid of the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wutian saw through his intent but didn’t call him out on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Let’s retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, we will be retreating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers and elders from the Li and Zhao Clans, still dazed from the chaos and intensity of what had transpired, immediately began to fall back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their steps were orderly, there was no denying the bitterness lingering in their retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, Zhao Wutian turned one final time to face Bai Tianheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes met—two titans standing on opposite sides of a war that had, for the moment, been paused by forces beyond their control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wutian’s expression was calm, yet not without a trace of weariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t fret too much, Bai Tianheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened today... was inevitable. You would have done the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng stood atop the cracked pavilion rooftop of the Bai Clan Estate, arms behind his back, his robes fluttering gently in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he did—his voice was steady and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... Yes. Inevitable, indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze didn’t waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And so is what comes next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no fury in his tone—only solemn promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be prepared. The Bai Clan will not forget today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reckoning will come. That too... is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold wind passed between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wutian narrowed his eyes slightly, then gave a small, grim nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>",1599,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","15437535bf0f3bd22627da293a6a7d04336182eda368ee9e68a4cab574e9a25b","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-197","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-195",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]