[{"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-455":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},60213,84,"Chapter 455 The Sect Leader's Ambition","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-455",455,"\u003Cp>Han Shenwu's cold voice echoed across the platform as he turned, robes fluttering with authority he believed he possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples moved aside, already forming a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Bai Zihan moved, a hand reached out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her side, Chu Ziyan followed, surprised and a little embarrassed as she recalled how Bai Zihan had treated her previously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu paused mid-step and glanced back, irritation flashing across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Xueqing?\" he frowned. \"What is this? Are you planning to interfere too?\" Bai Xueqing ignored him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer to Bai Zihan and leaned in slightly, lowering her voice so only he could hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone wasn't reproachful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that Bai Zihan wasn't cripple, and with his strength, he should be able to take care of Elder Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was still enemy territory, and who knew what would happen once he entered their den?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't even bring any Grand Elder with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(How did Father even let him go?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him believing Bai Zihan was crippled, there was no way he would let him leave the Bai Estate-especially after that assassination attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if he did, he would at least send a Grand Elder as his guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan turned his head slightly to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So close that she could clearly see his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for a split second-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows knit together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(... Did he grow taller?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought slipped into her mind unbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know what it was, but she could clearly feel that something about him was different than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dismissed the distraction and focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Sister,\" Bai Zihan said teasingly, his voice low but clear, \"there's no need to worry about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced past her, toward Han Shenwu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just Elder Han that I'm meeting\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words fell lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the effect was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu's expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped, rage flaring in his eyes as he turned fully around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your mouth, Bai Zihan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura surged, sharp and oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is the Sect Leader now! Show some respect when you speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan looked at him as if he were looking at something mildly amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The platform fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan continued, his voice calm and unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I killed several Great Ascension Realm Demonic Elders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Several Grade-10 Demonic Beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What has Elder Han achieved compared to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words struck like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniable, brutal truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding disciples stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some inhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu's mouth opened-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone knew it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You-!\" Han Shenwu finally snarled, then sneered harshly. \"That was the past!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed accusingly at Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now you're a cripple! You can't even circulate Qi! You're not even worthy of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>carrying my father's shoes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk,\" Han Shenwu said coldly. \"Follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll have you expelled-properly-just like you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu didn't want to argue with Bai Zihan any longer; it felt like he was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>losing years off his lifespan just standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm coming too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing said immediately, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu's reaction was instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" he barked sharply, almost too fast. \"This has nothing to do with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspicion flickered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan noticed it as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Bai Xueqing, then shook his head faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" he said calmly. \"You don't need to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in slightly, his voice soft enough that only she could hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be back in a jiffy\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu scoffed but didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing was still worried, but she nodded anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing she could do and she feared that she would get in Bai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zihan's way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong followed immediately, half a pace behind him, his expression\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cold and vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu glanced back once, saw Kong Zhanghong trailing along, and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if Kong Zhanghong's presence didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group moved deeper into the Heaven Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword pillars passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Courtyards unfolded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the outer training grounds, disciples were cultivating openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's gaze swept across them casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed, and he stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu frowned and turned back impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan looked toward the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples sat cross-legged, Spiritual Qi flowing around them in a very familiar pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Qi circulation followed a precise rhythm-drawing Heaven and Earth's spiritual essence into their meridians, refining it through a harmonized cycle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that Bai Zihan could recognize even with his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Mandate Assimilation Art!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they all cultivating Heavenly Mandate Assimilation Art?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu scoffed, as if he'd just heard something ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he sneered. \"What are you implying now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you want to accuse the Heaven Sword Sect of stealing your Bai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clan's technique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled upward mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan shook his head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he said. \"I was just asking\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted back to Han Shenwu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you cultivate it too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu stiffened for half a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I do?\" he said arrogantly. \"Everyone cultivates it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer, eyes full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have a problem,\" Han Shenwu sneered, \"then go ask your Bai Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't it your people who gave it away for free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned forward again and resumed walking, unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong glanced at him, then at the cultivating disciples, his eyes darkening-but he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Han Shenwu snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Putting on airs,\" he muttered. \"Still acting like you matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inwardly, his thoughts were clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(This will be easier than I thought.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Main Hall loomed ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong followed, his gaze sweeping the surroundings with quiet vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Bai Zihan crossed the threshold, his eyes lifted to the front of the hall-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the highest point, where the Sect Leader's seat once stood simple and restrained, a throne now occupied the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a scat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carved from jade, elevated higher than before, its armrests etched with domineering sword patterns meant to inspire awe and submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's lips curved faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(So he even changed the chair.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambition, laid bare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu strode forward eagerly, unable to hide the excitement in his steps. \"Father!\" he called out loudly, pride clear in his voice. \"I've brought Bai Zihan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Bai Zihan understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Han Shenwu intercepted him-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had always been the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the throne, Elder Han sat with his eyes closed, hands resting calmly on the armrests, as if he had been waiting all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp and calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They settled on Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Elder Han said calmly, his voice echoing across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on Bai Zihan, measuring, probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faintest smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive stone doors slammed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes flared to life along the seams, sword formations snapping into place with a sharp, metallic hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong's expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun around, his hand already reaching for his weapon-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only for several figures to appear behind him in a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Shenwu's lackeys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepared and waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their combined auras surged as they locked him in place, the formation suppressing his movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kong Zhanghong!\" one of them barked. \"Don't move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong struggled, veins bulging as he forced his head to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master!\" he shouted urgently. \"Leave-now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure around him intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood calmly in the center of the hall, hands behind his back, posture relaxed as if the sealed doors and activated formations were nothing more\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>than decorations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han watched this with visible amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan,\" he said slowly, leaning back against the throne, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know what kind of trouble you're in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you truly think you can walk out of here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan finally looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what exactly can someone like you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan asked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lick Li or Zhao Clan's shoe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the hall dropped instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you,\" he snapped, aura flaring violently. \"I need no one's help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose from the throne, sword intent bursting forth like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the Sect Leader of the Heaven Sword Sect,\" Elder Han declared proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strongest sect in the Desolate Heaven Empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice thundered through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the Heaven Sword Sect under my command, who would I need to bow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he said dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sarcasm in his tone was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then,\" Bai Zihan continued calmly, \"for what reason do you need me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question landed cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han stared at him for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, satisfied sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hostage,\" Elder Han said plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word echoed. \"You may not be worth much in my eyes,\" he continued, his gaze sharp and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>calculating,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but to the Bai Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are priceless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will trade you for the technique rumored to be Saint-Grade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with naked greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, an image resurfaced-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That overwhelming strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That power that made heaven and earth tremble. (With that power...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(What Li Clan? What Zhao Clan? What Bai Clan?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Even the Imperial Family would bow.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han's smile widened. \"With you in my hands,\" he said slowly, \"everything will come to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1712,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.492Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","57f3fa73afa065d3cac8d188351091b818d4ca483415af785a3bbc07bc7c2aad","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-456","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-454",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]