[{"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-216":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},60424,84,"Chapter 216: A Stir in the Arena","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-216",216,"\u003Cp>The Central Martial Arena was full of people who had come to watch exciting matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, no nobles or anyone of high status were present, as these fights were considered boring to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was usually for weaker cultivators who couldn’t truly enjoy battles between high-level experts—especially when they couldn’t even see them move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the matches between rising geniuses especially at Golden Core Stage was perfect for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also the families of participants, cheering from the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo stood in the shadowed archway of the waiting area, his arms folded behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black-and-silver robe fluttered slightly in the wind, embroidered with the emblem of the Nie Clan—a silver crane soaring amidst storm clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with tension, excitement, and the lingering scent of blood from the morning’s earlier rounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nie Fengzhuo was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes closed, breath steady, he let the ambient noise fade into the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, other young cultivators fidgeted, adjusted their weapons, or nervously recited incantations under their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some stole glances at him, but quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Nie Fengzhuo’s fame was nowhere near that of Bai Zihan or Bai Xueqing, he was still well-known among the participants—regarded as one of the strongest in the Public Selection and most likely to win a spot in the main event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo didn’t care about the attention he received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything he had gone through, he’d learned that how others perceived him wasn’t important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to focus on himself than waste time on others’ opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he felt he was very close—so close—to getting his revenge and avenging his past humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Bai Xueqing, I will definitely make you regret it!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excited chatter in the arena abruptly quieted as a voice boomed from the center platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third selection round has concluded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer, dressed in flowing robes marked with the imperial emblem, floated several feet above the ground, his voice echoing through sound-amplifying formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next group: Fourth Group! Participants, step forward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp. Cold. Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, my turn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out of the shadows, his long strides calm and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the opposite side of the arena, four other participants stepped forward—their expressions wary yet resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers ran through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There! It’s Nie Fengzhuo’s turn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, the guy who was once engaged to Bai Xueqing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That trash?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What trash? Since the annulment of the engagement, he’s advanced by leaps and bounds—they say he’s already in the Nascent Soul Realm. He’s clearly one of the strongest participants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, it doesn’t look easy for him to win. The other four seem to have teamed up to deal with Nie Fengzhuo first. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would struggle against four Golden Core stage opponents at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many attention was instantly attracted as soon as they found that it was Nie Fengzhuo’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo arrived at the stage, standing still as the referee called out the rules again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Group Four! Five participants. Single elimination. All-out battle—only one may remain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four exchanged glances—and as expected, they planned to eliminate Nie Fengzhuo first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, taking out the strongest together before turning on each other gave them the highest chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they knew that in a one-on-one fight, they stood no chance against Nie Fengzhuo, who was one realm higher than them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo merely scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! This will only make it faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo muttered confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the crowd who was cheeraing wild suddenly went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... It can’t be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why woudl he be here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that is clearly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads turned. Conversations halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many shocked faces—even the announcer momentarily forgot about the fight, visibly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo paid no mind to the change in atmosphere, focused entirely on the enemies before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Bai Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s him—it’s Bai Zihan!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s he doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Nie Fengzhuo’s entire body tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes snapped toward the direction everyone was looking—and there he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he wasn’t entirely sure it was him, the symbol of the Bai Clan on his robes told Nie Fengzhuo everything he needed to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s someone from the Bai Clan doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also well aware of Bai Zihan—there was no way he couldn’t be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Bai Zihan’s fame spreading everywhere, even if one were to hide in the most remote village, they would hear one or two things about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan was also hailed as the strongest and most talented genius of his generation. Nie Fengzhuo had definitely kept an ear out for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he was the younger brother of Nie Fengzhuo’s greatest enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Should I do it?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo’s fingers twitched as he stared at Bai Zihan, heart pounding with a mix of hatred and impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no other reason than the fact that he was from the Bai Clan—the clan he loathed the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same clan that had trampled on his pride and nearly ruined his own family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Qi stirred, spiritual energy beginning to pulse as killing intent unconsciously leaked from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, Fengzhuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed in his mind—old, calm, yet stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadowy figure slowly emerged within the depths of his spiritual ring, flickering like a candle in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draped in tattered robes, his face obscured, he hovered with arms crossed behind his back, gazing at Nie Fengzhuo with timeless, weary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve trained so long... endured so much... and now you’re willing to throw it all away for a single moment of emotion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he’s from the Bai Clan. He must’ve been sent here for me! I must—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul voice interrupted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want revenge against Bai Xueqing, or do you want to bring down the entire Bai Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you attack him here, you’ll give them the justification to hunt you down like a dog. You’ll be labeled a criminal and dragged into a war you’re not ready for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may defeat these weaklings here, but do you really believe you can face the Bai Clan? Do you think you can withstand a clan known to flatten mountains over a single insult?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention—he knew Nie Fengzhuo was no match for Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he didn’t expect to feel something strange—an inexplicable feeling from such a young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Bai Zihan. Just another youth he normally wouldn’t bat an eye at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something deep inside told him: this one was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost funny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, an ancient monster who didn’t even feel threatened by most Immortal Realm cultivators, was now feeling this... instinct... from a mere youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo clenched his fists, trembling with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must understand what you truly want. Your goal is Bai Xueqing—not the Bai Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul’s warning was for his disciple’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The haze in Nie Fengzhuo’s eyes slowly cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos in his spiritual energy receded as his killing intent vanished. His grip on his sword loosened, and his expression returned to one of icy calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t strong enough yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his goal wasn’t Bai Zihan—it was his older sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo nodded to himself and muttered under his breath,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked away from Bai Zihan, focusing instead on the four participants who now seemed uncertain—hesitant after feeling the wave of bloodlust that had briefly surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Fengzhuo raised his head, his voice cold and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You four... Don’t disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1310,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","1160ca2a80810a775a2e6ec3b97eb2b21c798110fc50f6dd67bf843f082787a0","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-217","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-215",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]