[{"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-61":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},60369,84,"Chapter 61 61: Factions Within Heaven Sword Sect","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't plan to do anything to Shen Liang at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jinyan was going to inform him when Shen Liang decided to carry out the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bai Zihan didn't have to do much to thwart Shen Liang's plan, which was already known to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan cultivated for the two days before Kong Zhanhong appeared with the task completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, I have collected all the required information and written it in this scroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanhong said as he handed over the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good job! Here's your reward,\" Bai Zihan said as he handed him a jade bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanhong caught it, then checked what it was—and was shocked when he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… Young Master, is it okay for me to accept this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanhong asked fearfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, what was in the jade bottle were five high-quality Golden Essence Pills, which were extremely effective for someone like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too precious. His clan could only afford to send one such pill every two months, and even that was low quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it. Anyway, I don't lack such things. You can cultivate for now—and remember to come when I call you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan said, not caring in the slightest about the pill he'd given Kong Zhanhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Bai Clan treasury had plenty of such pills, and he'd taken a bunch of them with him when he came to the Heaven Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Young Master. I will carry out your orders without hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanhong said, his voice trembling with forced loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I have to walk through a thousand swords or swim through a sea of flames… I'll do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was initially only submissive to Bai Zihan because he feared for his life, but after receiving such a reward for such an easy job, he now realized what a great opportunity this was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kissing Bai Zihan's ass was a hundred times better than trying to work under Fang Jinyan or Shen Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what a real tycoon looks like!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving a big bow, Kong Zhanhong left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(What a dramatic guy.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan thought, before turning his attention to the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Kong Zhanhong had done a great job with the task he was given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd written in detail about the different factions within the Heaven Sword Sect and their power levels compared to each other as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanhong might act like a clown, but when it came to information gathering, the guy didn't mess around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd written everything down—names, power levels, political leanings… even added a few notes on personal grudges and rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faction Breakdown within the Heaven Sword Sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were several small factions, mostly led by elders who either wanted more resources or wanted to get into higher positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standard sect bullshit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were two factions that truly divided the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was the Anti–Sect Leader Faction, and the other was those who supported the current Sect Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's brows lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Liang's backing—his uncle—belonged to the Anti–Sect Leader Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed their primary objective was to have the current Sect Leader removed and replaced with someone they considered better: their faction leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that faction leader was Elder Han, head of the Punishment Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy was obsessed with law, order, and \"restoring the sect's former glory\"—whatever that meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was known to be cold, ruthless, and absolutely uncompromising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And apparently… he wasn't a fan of the current Sect Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scroll noted that Elder Han believed the current leadership was too soft—favoring diplomacy over strength, avoiding war, and tolerating too many internal disputes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Sect Leader is a reasonable person who doesn't like to abuse his power and this Elder Han didn't like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Perhaps the Sect Leader should do what Elder Han likes and use his power to teach him a lesson.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that's what he thought—but he also knew it wouldn't be easy, considering Elder Han held a lot of power and influence within the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it was Bai Zihan doing it, he figured it wouldn't be all that hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there wasn't a good excuse, then just make one—after dealing with Elder Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who'd even dare protest once the guy was dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if someone did, without Elder Han to lead them, they'd fall apart faster than dry leaves in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this why Shen Liang is so arrogant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Shen Liang was such a self-important little shit. He had backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just from anyone, but from one of the most dangerous factions in the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might not just be him Bai Zihan had to deal with—but the entire faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Sect Leader was the one who agreed to accept Bai Zihan as a disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were targeting the Sect Leader, there's no way they wouldn't target him too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the Sect Leader was being criticized for accepting him. It might not seem important, but they'd definitely use it as ammunition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan tapped his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that's how it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan smiled as he thought of what action to take in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn't scared—he actually found it intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't sure whether Shen Liang's moves were directly ordered by the faction, but either way, they were his enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reason being, the Sect Leader is Father's friend—or at least that's what he knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have accepted Bai Tianheng's request to admit him as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Sect Leader wasn't powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his own supporters—known as the Sect Leader's Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They mostly existed to resist the Anti–Sect Leader Faction and prevent them from achieving their goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also helped stabilize the Sect Leader's position both within and outside the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the power scale, the two factions were equally powerful. It didn't seem like the Anti–Sect Leader side had a real advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless, of course, there were hidden forces not visible to the general public—and Kong Zhanhong didn't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it would be tough for just an Inner Disciple to know everything about the sect's true power, even after years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even a list showing which Peak Masters supported which faction—including Mystic Moon Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Mystic Moon Peak was labeled \"Neutral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also stated that Elder Qinglan didn't give a damn about sect politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cultivated, taught her disciples, and stayed the hell out of the mess. Her status and power was also so high that no one dared provoke her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, both factions wanted Elder Qinglan on their side—because her support could tip the balance in their faction's favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she wasn't interested. If she was, she could've easily become the Sect Leader herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And although she didn't side with either faction, she was considered to lean slightly toward the Sect Leader's faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she gave up her right to become Sect Leader in favor of her senior brother—who is the current Sect Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Bai Zihan came to a simple conclusion—there were three major factions in the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One that supported the current Sect Leader, one that wanted to replace him, and the neutrals who wanted no part in the power struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan realized that the neutral group might actually be the most powerful of the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, to resist pressure from both major factions, these so-called \"neutrals\" had to be strong enough that no one dared mess with them—Elder Qinglan being the perfect example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you added up all the neutral elders, their collective influence could easily surpass either faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, whether they were truly neutral or quietly backing someone behind the scenes was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone plays their cards out in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Bai Zihan kept that information tucked away. It might come in handy later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now for the next scroll—the one about his second task: tracking down the whereabouts of other Bai Clan members in the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! These rebellious Clan members!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan knew they were all hiding from him. Otherwise, he would've seen at least one of them by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it's not like they didn't know he was here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Heir of the Bai Clan and their future Clan Leader, they should've been the first to greet him when he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn't planning to let those clan members off easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Names, locations, excuses. It was all written out, but the moment he started reading, his frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Bai Clan disciple was \"in seclusion for a critical breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another had been \"assigned to a long-term mission outside the sect—expected to return in four months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had \"suffered severe injuries during training\" and was \"currently recovering in the Medical Pavilion under Elder He.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Seriously?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single one of them had some reason—some bullshit excuse—that made them \"unavailable\" for the next few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiding like rats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all done professionally, too—just enough detail to sound legitimate, giving each of them a solid excuse to avoid him for the next couple of months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did Bai Zihan need a reason to unleash his anger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he laid eyes on them, he was going to let them have it—no holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the Heir of the Bai Clan. Their future Clan Leader. And instead of supporting him, they were scrambling to stay out of his way—as if he were some plague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to read the names on the scroll then his eyes stopped on a particular name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Xinyue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1603,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","5324eb36a26a2bc60be891bf2edb554206091c684c5c1de88052c61adfd00281","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-62","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-60",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]