[{"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-397":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},60555,84,"Chapter 397 Bai Ren Vs Half-Qilin!","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>After killing Gou You, it was understandable that the next thing for Bai Ren was to deal with the Half-Qilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin narrowed its eyes and looked at the weapon in Bai Ren's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he can sense immense power from it, he didn't think that it could change anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to be next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin asked arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren replied, showing no hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, while he appeared confident, it wasn't as if he didn't know who he was facing-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being who had easily killed an Earth Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Wujin! Yu Xuande! Support me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren called out. He wasn't arrogant enough to believe he could take on the Half-Qilin alone just because he possessed a Saint-Grade Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin snapped out of his stunned state. He stared at Bai Ren's sword with a mixture of envy and greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, regardless of how this battle ended, once everything was over, they would return to being enemies of the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think the Bai Clan possessed such a terrifying trump card...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but shudder. If they had truly attacked the Bai Clan and been met with such a sword-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he might have ended up like Gou You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin clenched his teeth, forcibly suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs to first deal with their immediate threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his gaze sharpening as his aura surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" Zhao Wujin said heavily. \"Let's do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll keep it occupied like earlier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande shouted, his voice strained but resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Ren, attack while we suppress it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, blood essence burning as his aura surged violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sky-Binding Suppression!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens trembled as invisible chains descended, locking onto the Half-Qilin's massive form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Yu Xuande's sword flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space warped, folding in on itself as layers of restrictive force wrapped around\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Half-Qilin from all directions-exactly like before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment-It seemed to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's movements slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren stepped forward-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then the Half-Qilin laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, rumbling sound filled with pure contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming aura exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suppressive chains snapped instantly, shattering like brittle glass. The distorted space collapsed violently, sending Yu Xuande flying as he coughed up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin's face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't understand how Half-Qilin easily broke free when earlier he couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fragile,\" it said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single step forward-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground within hundreds of meters collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual sweep of its arm, a terrifying wave of force erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin was struck head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PUFF!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed as his body was hurled backward like a broken doll, smashing through several mountain ridges before finally skidding to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Wujin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande barely had time to react before a massive claw descended from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His protective artifacts shattered one after another. His formations collapsed instantly, and his body slammed into the earth as blood poured from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were heavily injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin looked down at them with indifference. Earlier-it was an assumption that it had been acting but now it's confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deliberately allowing them to believe they were suppressing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin bared its fangs at Yu Xuande.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, I've indulged you long enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande's pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defensive artifacts were broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Is this it...?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claw descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the killing blow was about to land-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening metallic roar tore through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave ripped outward, flattening the earth and scattering Qi in violent spirals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's claw was stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren stood between it and Yu Xuande, both hands gripping the Saint-Grade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword, his feet sunk deep into the fractured ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spiderwebbed beneath him, spreading for hundreds of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-Bai Ren...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It said, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You blocked that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren exhaled slowly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact had shaken him to the core, his arms trembling from the sheer force behind the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back,\" Bai Ren said calmly, without turning his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How admirable,\" it mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But pointless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its claw pushed down harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath Bai Ren collapsed another layer, his knees bending slightly -but the sword held firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin, battered and bloodied, forced himself upright. He gritted his teeth, grabbed Yu Xuande, and pulled him back at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they cleared the area-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren twisted his wrists and exploded backward, disengaging as the Half-Qilin's claw slammed into the ground, detonating the earth into a massive crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and debris filled the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it cleared-the three stood together once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren straightened, wiping the blood from his lips with his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against Gou You, he won easily using the Saint-grade Sword. Even with the support of Yu Xuande and Zhao Wujin, they were struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showed just how powerful Half-Qilin was compared to a typical\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth-Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't hold back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande and Zhao Wujin nodded their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three spread out, forming a triangular formation around the Half-Qilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande gathered all his Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Void-Sealing Domain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible boundaries snapped into existence around the Half-Qilin, compressing the surrounding void and disrupting the flow of demonic Qi. It wasn't meant to kill-only to restrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin immediately felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stomped forward, flames roaring as the sealing domain cracked violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You insects think this is enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Wujin didn't give it time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skyfall Suppression Art!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Heaven-Grade Technique which was many times more powerful than the suppression technique he used earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his palm downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal, invisible pressure descended, forcing the Half-Qilin's movements to slow-if only for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fraction was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Qi condensed to an absurd degree, sharp enough to slice through laws themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding cultivators-friend and foe alike-felt their souls prickle as if standing before an execution blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let it move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande roared as blood seeped from the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold it-now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's eyes burned crimson as it struggled, its massive body trembling under the combined suppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare-!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was for millisecond, he was angry that the people he considered to be ants were able to restrain him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren raised the sword with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine Shadows Flowing Light Sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sword-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Split into nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine identical sword shadows burst forth, each carrying terrifying sword Qi that could cut through a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like light bending through space, the nine shadows weaved along impossible trajectories, appearing from every direction at once-above, below, left, right, and even from the void itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Bai Zihan, Bai Ren had clearly reached Perfect Mastery of the technique, even confusing the Half-Qilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust both palms forward, pouring his entire cultivation into the suppression art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many tricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It swung its massive arm in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames erupted, swallowing two sword shadows whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another shadow was crushed beneath its claw, exploding into scattered sword light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the remaining shadows did not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slipped past its guard like flowing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several shadows struck the Half-Qilin's scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound rang like metal striking divine iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet-nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword shadows dispersed, unable to pierce its terrifying defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin laughed, its voice booming with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pathetic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the sword shadows, his real body stepped forward silently, perfectly\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>blending with the fading light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Saint-Grade Sword descended in a clean, precise arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade bit into the Half-Qilin's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive gash tore across its side, ripping through scales, flesh, and Qi alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black blood sprayed into the air, sizzling as it touched the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's laughter stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its pupils shrank violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It staggered back, releasing a furious roar that shook the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROOOAR-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande's breath caught in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound did not close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The torn flesh twitched as its body desperately tried to regenerate-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the injury were permanent, immune to any healing ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin stared at its own body, disbelief flashing across its ancient features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this is impossible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been wounded before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Li Zhenhe's desperate attack had injured it—but those wounds had healed almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the Half-Qilin lifted its gaze to Bai Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its expression was no longer arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not of Bai Ren himself-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of the Saint-Grade Sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of that sword that its injuries were not healing as they should.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wujin stared, his heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuande's knees buckled as he gasped for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... actually hurt it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hope ignited in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Half-Qilin could be injured-then it could be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, victory in this impossible battle seemed within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Qilin's gaze locked onto Bai Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It straightened, Qi surging wildly as power continued to boil within its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may injure me,\" it said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But killing me-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a step forward, the pressure of a supreme existence crashing outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-is far beyond you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren tightened his grip on the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat trickled down his temple, though his expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While injuring the Half-Qilin was a huge relief, he knew it wouldn't be easy to repeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that the Half-Qilin was wary of the Saint-Grade Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not get the same opportunity again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1682,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","fb537e2fc286ae4f34fbfdcae76e107b9c3fd046dccf3c23c1e743113cedd31e","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-398","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-396",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]