[{"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-352":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},60510,84,"Chapter 352 Lu Xiangyuan Vs Bai Zihan!","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-352",352,"\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan's breath came out ragged-sharp, uneven, trembling with suppressed rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His qi swirled violently around him like a storm on the verge of breaking loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, it genuinely looked as though he would explode on the spot and charge at Bai Zihan with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't. He forced himself to inhale sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exhale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clenched fists trembled, veins bulging, but his eyes slowly narrowed from explosive fury to a cold, controlled smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan raised his chin slightly, as if refusing to be dragged down by Bai Zihan's provocations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice, though steady, cracked with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan,\" he said slowly, each word squeezed out through gritted teeth, \"you think your childish provocations will unsettle me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jabbed a finger toward Bai Zihan, ignoring how his hand shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think calling me 'uncle' or mocking my appearance will change anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice deepened-cold, deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such petty insults can only shake those with weak mental fortitude. If you hope to unnerve me before the battle, save yourself the effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped the corner of his mouth, as if brushing off the humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am here as you challenged. Let's see whether you have anything to offer except for these words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan, on the other hand, seemed rather bewildered by the accusation which wasn't true at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Provocation? Look at your face in the mirror and see what lies I have said. You look like an uncle from every angle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People couldn't help but laugh when Bai Zihan said that in a dumbfounded, completely natural tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those who were jealous of Lu Xiangyuan or disliked him, they laughed out loud without holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But well, it's true that it's well past talking and time to start fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's words certainly added to the insult, but at least it seemed like the fight was going to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan vowed to make Bai Zihan regret ever saying those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would show no mercy-though he didn't plan to in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought that when Bai Zihan walked up to the arena with his usual confident and arrogant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like one of the most anticipated fights was going to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan and Lu Xiangyuan now stood face-to-face at the center of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures-one calm, almost lazy... the other trembling with rage he could barely contain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, thousands of disciples leaned forward, breaths held. Even the elders at the viewing platforms had straightened in their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every gaze was fixed on the two young men who were about to decide far more than personal pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was a referee, an Elder appointed specifically to ensure neither combatant died unintentionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though whether he could even intervene in time... was another question entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this fight had almost no rules-victory would only be decided when one side surrendered... or died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The duel between Bai Zihan and Lu Xiangyuan will now begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bai Zihan and Lu Xiangyuan still didn't get into action immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh! I really don't feel right abusing an elderly person. But since you dared to bully my fiancée, I shall pay back ten times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan's anger flared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In perhaps decades, no one had ever messed with him like this nor dared provoke him to this extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fury was at a level he had never experienced before. His aura surged- sharp, hostile, undeniably strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his expression twisted into something that looked almost like a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very murderous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan,\" he said, tone suddenly adopting a strange, elder-like patience, \"since you clearly don't understand the difference in strength between us...\" He took another step, qi crackling underfoot. That was the aura of a Spirit Severing Realm expert, and it was almost at the very peak-just a step away from the Void Refinement Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the audience could feel just how strong Lu Xiangyuan was. His strength,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even most elders would struggle against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan didn't believe Bai Zihan was strong-at most, perhaps comparable\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't believe Bai Zihan could be stronger than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Bai Zihan would have participated in the Dragon and Phoenix Competition, where prestige and fame were guaranteed for the truly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lu Xiangyuan had participated in his time and made it to Top-3, though\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he couldn't claim the championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, that achievement had skyrocketed his reputation, and even after more\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>than ten years, his Top-3 placement was still remembered by many-especially\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>those in his generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Lu Xiangyuan was almost certain that Bai Zihan was a weakling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately showed his aura, trying to scare Bai Zihan away and make him look like the coward he assumed he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this senior brother will give you one last chance to withdraw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added the line deliberately to make himself seem like a magnanimous\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>person willing to forgive-even after enduring Bai Zihan's insults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan spread his hands slightly, as if magnanimous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't damage your dignity if you step down now and you would avoid being\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hurt. After all, you're still young. Ignorant. Hot-blooded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flicked over Bai Zihan like one would look at a stubborn child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And since you clearly know nothing about the world, this senior can forgive\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>your offense... this once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. \"Just apologize sincerely, and I will not pursue this further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a benevolent nod, as though his request were perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience buzzed with conflicting reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's... actually giving Bai Zihan a chance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Lu is too generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even after being insulted so many times, he's willing to forgive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Senior Brother. Despite everything, he still cares for his junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan should know the difference in strength and give up before further\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>humiliation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly tilted his head, as if he truly couldn't comprehend what he was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will let me off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's gaze traveled up and down Lu Xiangyuan's body-as if assessing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>livestock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe you're misunderstanding something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with such serene honesty that it only enraged Lu Xiangyuan further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you somehow convinced yourself that you're... powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan looked at Lu Xiangyuan, finally noticing that Lu Xiangyuan had\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>increased his Qi and was trying to pressure him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to scare me? With just this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, voice genuinely puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes... you're definitely trying to intimidate me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, you're too weak for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan's entire body trembled. His qi flared like wildfire, his robes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>snapping violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he used to intimidate Bai Zihan was instead used by Bai Zihan to humiliate him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his aura further, trying to suppress Bai Zihan. However, Bai Zihan remained unbothered-like the increase in pressure meant absolutely nothing. (Can he really remain unaffected before my aura? Or does he have some\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>artifact protecting him?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was releasing everything he had to shake Bai Zihan even a little, but\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan showed no sign of being affected at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lu Xiangyuan believed Bai Zihan was only at the Soul Formation Realm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he expected Bai Zihan to at least struggle or bend under the pressure-but no\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You arrogant brat-!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Zihan wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed again-softly, regretfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncl-Senior,\" he corrected himself lightly, as if soothing a patient, \"just shut\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>up and fight me. I still need to cultivate after this. Unlike some people, my time\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is too important to waste on trash like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan muttered, realizing nothing he tried worked against Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was only one thing he could rely on-his overwhelming strength to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>make Bai Zihan bow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan's figure blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he vanished from his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then reappeared- To Bai Zihan's left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then right. Then behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step crackled with qi, leaving afterimages scattered across the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the audience, it looked like Lu Xiangyuan had turned into a storm of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Senior Brother Lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan isn't even moving-he must be overwhelmed!\" Even the Elders nodded slightly, impressed by the display of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan smirked inwardly as he flickered across the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(He can't even follow my movements. Pathetic!) With each flash, he changed angles, increasing both speed and pressure. His sword tip sliced the air, carving whistling arcs aimed to confuse Bai Zihan's\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved like lightning-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or so he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Bai Zihan just stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfectly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands in his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expression blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(What is he even doing?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pointless zig-zag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(He's moving around like a monkey on drugs.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangyuan accelerated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Air exploded under his steps as he used everything he had to overwhelm Bai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Bai Zihan, Lu Xiangyuan wasn't fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just wasting qi. And looked ridiculous doing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lu Xiangyuan interpreted Bai Zihan's lack of reaction entirely differently.\u003C\u002Fp>",1520,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","51bbd0b88e3737b8cde74d7cad0c9da81260f310be206b036176fa6298e246ea","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-353","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-351",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]