[{"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-254":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},60112,84,"Chapter 254: Li Meiying Vs Shui Lian’er!","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-254",254,"\u003Cp>The arena was still buzzing with disbelief, the echoes of Bai Xueqing’s overwhelming victory hanging heavy in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chen’s broken pride lay as a stark reminder—of just who Bai Xueqing was, especially to the other competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the wall they had to climb if they wished to win the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wutian couldn’t help but seethe with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Bai Zihan, who had humiliated their Zhao Clan time and again, and now this Bai Xueqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though from the very start of the competition, nothing had gone their way—each step only adding to their disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with Zhao Chen’s defeat, none of the Zhao Clan remained in the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant one of the empire’s Top Three Clans couldn’t even place a single genius in the Top Ten of the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that hadn’t happened in a very, very long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the tournament did not pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as attendants carried Zhao Chen’s unconscious body away, the formation masters dispersed the lingering frost, restoring the arena to its pristine state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer’s booming voice cut through the clamor, pulling the crowd’s attention back to the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next—our second match of Round Four!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs surged instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was disappointing that the last fight ended so quickly—without the legendary clash they had hoped for—it was still a sight few would ever forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, anticipation burned hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee’s voice thundered across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Round Four, Match Two—Li Meiying of the Li Clan Vs Shui Lianer of the Celestial Jade Hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of excitement swept the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two new figures stepped onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their names alone carried weight, their reputations already well-known among the empire’s young generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But more than that—All Shui Lianer’s opponents have been mysteriously knocked unconscious without so much as lifting a hand in resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the same thing happen again, even against someone as strong as Li Meiying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Bai Xueqing’s crushing display, one truth had burned itself into everyone’s hearts:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among geniuses, there were mountains that towered too high to be scaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone considered \"invincible\" within their own circle could still be crushed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would this fight end the same way—one overwhelming the other in a single decisive strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or would it be a battle of equals, a hard-fought clash where victory was decided only by the narrowest of margins?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will soon find out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shui Lianer’s every step was unhurried, unshaken, as though she were merely strolling through a tranquil garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pale robes swayed with elegance, her expression serene, untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the crowd, she looked like a flawless figure carved from jade—unshaken by worldly dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Meiying followed, her delicate features calm, her posture straight, her poise unbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outwardly, she seemed equally composed—a warrior’s discipline carved into her very bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beneath that still surface, her thoughts churned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Damn it! I really have to fight this weirdo? Just staring at her face was enough to knock someone out cold!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression didn’t falter, but inside her mind was a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was high encouragement from the Li Clan’s section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Meiying, you can do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show them the strength of our Li Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what trick she has, it won’t work on Li Meiying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Meiying herself wasn’t so certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(No... no, there’s no way that was just a trick. Making geniuses collapse instantly—without even the elders realizing what happened—that isn’t some simple parlor trick... right?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stomach tightened at the thought of being humiliated in the same way as the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had prepared something, a measure she hoped would protect her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether it would work, she had no idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Let’s just hope this works...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced her heartbeat to steady as she stepped into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures now stood opposite each other in the grand stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee’s hand chopped downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Meiying inhaled sharply, her lashes lowering the instant the word left his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would not make the same mistake as the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shui Lianer truly possessed some unfathomable power in her gaze, then she would cut it off at the root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would fight blind if she had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body tensed, Qi circulating, her every sense sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For cultivators at their level, sight was only one of many senses they relied upon. Even with her eyes closed, she still had countless ways to perceive her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd buzzed with speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She closed her eyes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smart move. If it’s really Shui Lianer’s eyes that caused her opponent to be knocked out, she might have a chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could this be the first time someone forces Shui Lianer into a real fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some nodded faintly in approval, while others sneered, dismissing it as naïve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But all were intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, aside from those within the Celestial Jade Hall, no one had any idea what technique Sui Lian’er was using.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did her power truly stem from her eyes, from direct contact, or was it something else entirely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least one of those questions would surely be answered today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from her, Shui Lianer remained perfectly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her serene expression was unchanged—like a jade lotus untouched by wind or storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Meiying steadied her breathing, repeating to herself like a mantra:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Stay calm. Don’t look. Don’t falter. Whatever it is, I won’t give her the chance—)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought cut short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her knees gave way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her circulating Qi shattered like fragile glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could even blink, her body struck the cold arena floor with a dull thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconscious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps tore through the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! She didn’t even look at her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... then it wasn’t the eyes?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee froze for a breath, then rushed forward, checking her condition which was the same as the opponent before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner—Shui Lianer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos exploded across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t her eyes... then what was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of unfathomable method could Shui Lianer be using—one that even shutting one’s eyes could not defend against?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Elders of the great sects exchanged grim looks, whispering among themselves—or choosing silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As attendants carried Li Meiying’s limp body away, Shui Lianer stood as she always had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmoving. Unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flawless figure of jade, her calm gaze fixed forward, as if everything had unfolded exactly as it should.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1055,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.492Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","161d886abe54a224889b91d3e8995aceee2f6917397c24bcf9dc0ca1afa6202c","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-255","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-253",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]