[{"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-547":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},60685,84,"Chapter 547 The Gap Between Alchemist Geniuses","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-547",547,"\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan stepped forward once more, his presence drawing every gaze in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs gradually subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept across the participants, checking whether everyone was prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we begin, let me lay down the rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young alchemists straightened instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This competition has no restriction on equipment or ingredients.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may use your own cauldrons, flames, and materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it won't be entirely fair-since depending on one's background, one can obtain better equipment and ingredients-in the end, that too is an ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reality of the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one would care about what materials were used or what equipment was involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that mattered was the quality of the pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he added, \"for those who did not prepare, the Mu Clan has already provided standard cauldrons and ingredients.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted briefly toward the neatly arranged platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one will be prevented from participating due to a lack of resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression turned slightly more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the competition...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint pressure spread from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one is allowed to interfere with another alchemist, whether intentional or accidental.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone violates this rule, they will be immediately disqualified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the watch of so many powerful figures, nobody dared to disobey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the tiniest Qi fluctuation couldn't escape the eyes of a Grandmaster Alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Mu Qingyuan raised his hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the outcome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All attention sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner will be determined by the quality of the pill refined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple and straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if the grade is the same...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glint appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will judge based on the pill itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No two pills are the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some are more difficult to refine, while others are simpler-even if both share the same grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many great alchemists present, although opinions may vary, they could decide by vote if necessary-but only if the best pills have the same grade. With that-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules were set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan lowered his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Mu Qingyuan gave the signal, the competition began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, the atmosphere transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the participating alchemists raised their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storage rings shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, cauldrons appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of metallic hums echoed as heavy vessels descended onto the prepared\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary-grade cauldrons-sturdy but unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were more refined-high-quality vessels, their surfaces engraved with basic runes, clearly Yellow Grade artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already considered decent among most alchemists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the top geniuses revealed theirs-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference became painfully clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, resonant clang echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ruichen's cauldron landed before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was deep azure, with intricate flame patterns carved along its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura it emitted was steady and profound, faint wisps of spiritual heat distorting the air around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Profound Grade...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Meiling's cauldron appeared just as gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its jade-green surface shimmered faintly, almost like flowing water. The inscriptions on it were delicate yet complex, clearly crafted by a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Profound Grade artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Profound Grade weapons wouldn't be that rare, it was different for cauldrons, which were much rarer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, even though it was just a Profound Grade artifact, since it was a cauldron, it was almost like they were taking out Earth-Grade weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already, the gap in resources had begun to show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavier sound resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Huo Shenyu's cauldron appeared, the entire hall seemed to pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark crimson in color, with faint golden lines running across its body like\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>flowing lava. The aura it emitted wasn't just strong-it was oppressive. Even without activating it, the surrounding Qi seeme to bend slightly toward\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That... that can't be... Earth-Grade?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disbelief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Earth-Grade cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that even many Grade-7 alchemists did not possess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here it was in the hands of Huo Shenyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is the Vermillion Pill Empire...\" \"They actually gave such a treasure to a junior...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this is ridiculous...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yan Ruichen's brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Meiling's calm expression showed the faintest ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Huo Shenyu more skilled than everyone present, but now, with a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cauldron of such level, the difference only increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, many could only sigh inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(How do you compete with that...?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Mu Clan's side, even some elders couldn't help but frown slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had expected Huo Shenyu to be prepared-but not to this extent. On the other hand, Mu Linyue also stared at Huo Shenyu's cauldron with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also had a Profound Grade cauldron, which was better than most-but still\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>paled in comparison to an Earth-Grade one. However, she wasn't jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Bai Zihan has already promised to give me an Earth-Grade cauldron when I\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>reach Grade-6!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the treasure of Immortal Emperor Feilian in his hand, he not only had Earth-Grade cauldrons but even Heaven-Grade ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason he had not given one to Mu Linyue was because he believed a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profound Grade cauldron was more than enough-perhaps even overkill for someone at her level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the tool, he believed that if the person lacked the ability to handle it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then it would simply be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, by making a promise to give her one upon reaching Grade-6, he also\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>increased her motivation to work even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many felt that they weren't going to win even before refining the pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they weren't people who would give up so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Spiritual flames ignited across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the weakest among those present possessed spiritual flames far superior\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to ordinary fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one standing here was ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like with the cauldrons-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap quickly revealed itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ruichen raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep blue flame burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not flicker wildly-instead, it flowed like water, steady and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature was terrifying, yet its movements were precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... a Beast Flame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azure Serpent Flame... if I'm not mistaken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flame harvested from a high-level spirit beast-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And superior to spiritual flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Qi Meiling also revealed hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft green flame blossomed in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it seemed gentle-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment it touched the cauldron, the air itself warped slightly, as if\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>being refined along with the ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another Beast Flame...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jade Mist Spirit Flame...\" \"She truly lives up to her reputation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her control- Her precision-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with such a flame-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder her success rate was so terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the field, several other geniuses also revealed their own flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them, without exception, possessed high-quality spiritual flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two even had weaker Beast Flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alone showed the level of this competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark crimson flame erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a living entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden streaks ran through it, like molten veins pulsing with terrifying heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it appeared, the surrounding flames trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even dimmed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock spread across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... what kind of flame is that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's also a Beast Flame-but... far stronger than the other two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yan Ruichen's blue flame wavered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Meiling's green flame lost a trace of its earlier brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Side by side-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their flames were exceptional then Huo Shenyu's was dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature alone was enough to distort the air violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure it emitted caused even spectators to feel a faint heat pressing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>against their skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is anyone supposed to compete with that...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers spread uncontrollably. Background! Cauldron!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In every aspect, Huo Shenyu stood above the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the competition had truly begun, the outcome already seemed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>decided.\u003C\u002Fp>",1327,"2026-05-28T18:17:28.844Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","4c5a3a5dc1a1f72bef837f5b710989fb83b687b18033908bd950b85c6a1b85a4","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-548","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-546",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]