[{"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-405":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},60463,84,"Chapter 405 The Call to Withdraw","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>\"We are withdrawing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Bai Tianheng saying that he and the Bai Clan would leave the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>battlefield, no one argued with him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because before he said that, Bai Tianheng had already brought up how the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>supposed allies weren't fulfilling their responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with eyes could see that Li, Zhao, and even those of the Azure Holy Sun Sect were deliberately targeting Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in a crisis, they would rather increase the burden than help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a situation, Bai Tianheng had no choice but to demand that they leave. Of course, that could not be allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Bai Ren-or, for that matter, the Saint-Grade Sword-there was no way to handle the Half-Qilin if it were to return, which it surely would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bai Chu might also be the only one capable of handling Mó Zun one on one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other Bai Clan members were also contributing the most, so losing them would be a serious blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Tianheng was adamant about leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have already contributed the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan himself had taken out a large number of Grade-9 Demonic Beasts, not to mention Great Ascension Realm Demonic Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those at the Soul Formation Realm had performed admirably for their cultivation level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was Bai Ren, who killed Gou You and injured the Half-Qilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to contribution, no one even came close to what the Bai Clan had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What bullsh*t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianghong angrily interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We lost our Grand Elder. How dare you complain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianhong added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others nodded. The Bai Clan contributed the most, yes, but the ones who suffered the most were clearly the Li Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had much of their force been killed by the Demonic Cultivators' sudden invasion during the previous clash, but today they also lost Li Zhenhe, one of their pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! That is because he lacked strength,\" Bai Tianheng replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianghong's face twisted with anger, veins standing out on his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? If not for you hiding the Saint-Grade Sword, Grand Elder Zhenhe wouldn't have died!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat, voice sharp and accusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing to slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! It's not like we are friends. Why would we need to disclose every trump card we have? Did you disclose yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianghong froze, momentarily caught off guard by the rebuke, but his glare only intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You-! We lost so many, and your Bai Clan didn't suffer nearly as much. Yet you're complaining just because of a bit of a lapse in our performance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not lecture me about losses! Every clan is responsible for their own survival. I've already seen enough betrayal and negligence today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he cared about was that, along with the Demonic Beasts and Demonic Cultivators, he also had to worry about his supposed allies potentially betraying them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too much. They had endured for the previous two clashes, but today- that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his son was fighting alone against the Three Great Ascension Demonic Elders, if not for Bai Zihan's power, he would have died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than helping Bai Zihan, he saw how those bastards were acting-and even stopped those attempting to break free to assist him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Tianheng, please-don't blame us so harshly. We've been doing our best under extreme circumstances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wutian said, trying to ease the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng's eyes narrowed, and he let out a low, humorless snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doing your best? Doing your best would have meant saving my son when he was surrounded by three Great Ascension Demonic Elders, not standing idle and pretending to be injured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhao Wutian could respond, Minister Xiu Yucheng interjected calmly, his voice carrying the weight of reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Leader Bai, please. Consider the bigger picture. The war is far from over. Pointing fingers now will only fracture alliances that-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan cut him off sharply, stepping forward despite the tremor in his legs. \"Even a blind man could see what happened!\" he spat, his gaze piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you say I am pointing fingers when these allies are doing nothing but watching!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng's face turned ashen, rage flaring. His hands clenched into fists, veins throbbing at his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng bellowed, his voice shaking with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all think you can easily brush aside what happened today by simply 'seeing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the bigger picture! Minister Xiu, you disappoint me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Xiu kept his face down, unable to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, anyone could see that the Li Clan, Zhao Clan, and some others were deliberately holding back when Bai Zihan's life was in crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of helping their allies, they were intentionally making it easier for the Demonic Cultivators to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the person who should be managing everyone-who should be scolding and reprimanding them-was instead trying to calm the one who was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>rightfully angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should have been a meeting to discuss their next steps had devolved into Bai Tianheng scolding everyone and demanding to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Xiu Yucheng finally let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-unexpectedly-he cupped his fists and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Leader Bai,\" he said solemnly, \"this minister apologizes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Xiu straightened, and the warmth in his eyes vanished, replaced by\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cold authority as he turned toward the others-his gaze lingering on Li\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianghong and Zhao Wutian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know very well that the Li Clan and Zhao Clan are not on friendly terms with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Bai Clan,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Xiu said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old enmities, hatred and grudges-I am not blind to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then slammed his sleeve against the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is not the place to bring those grudges!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure in the hall rose sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During this battle, your clans deliberately neglected the Bai Clan's side,\" he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>said coldly. \"When their forces were overwhelmed, when Bai Zihan was fighting for his life, your people conveniently became 'busy.' Injured. Delayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preoccupied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jianghong's face darkened. Zhao Wutian opened his mouth-but Minister Xiu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>did not let him speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While the Bai Clan was cleaning up your mess,\" Minister Xiu continued, \"they were also holding the most dangerous fronts. Handling Great Ascension Realm Demonic Elders. Restraining the Half-Qilin. Containing Mó Zun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet, when they needed support, you chose to watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell! Minister Xiu knew very well that these words would offend both clans-but he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>also knew he had to say them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Minister Xiu turn back toward Bai Tianheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone softened-but the seriousness remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Leader Bai, Believe us,\" Minister Xiu continued, \"for the last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this crisis is not handled here and now, then the Desolate Heaven Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will be finished as we know it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need every bit of strength we have. Every clan. Every cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision now rested with Bai Tianheng alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long moment, Bai Tianheng said nothing, his expression unreadable,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>muscles tensing as if weighing the enormity of the situation. Finally, he exhaled slowly, a sharp nod following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" Bai Tianheng said, his voice steady but cold. \"We won't leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Bai Clan was in the Desolate Heaven Empire. If the Northern Defense Line is breached, the Bai Clan would also be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur ran through the hall, relief and apprehension mingling among the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clans. But Bai Tianheng's eyes did not soften. He turned sharply toward Li Jianghong and Zhao Wutian, his glare cutting like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make no mistake,\" he continued, voice low and deadly serious. \"If any clan-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially the Li or Zhao Clan-dare to pull the same stunt they did today, I will personally make them pay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng's eyes were filled with genuine killing intent. \"You will know personally what happens when you cross the Bai Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1308,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","e3c71f19e21d1059d07a3d035ae87f975e35f3caedacf7bc032df8e6feca12a8","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-406","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-404",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]