[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system":3,"chapter-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-96":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System",{"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},560602,810,"Chapter 96: When Arrogance Meets Destiny","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>When Arrogance Meets Destiny\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike Valquin slapped his thigh, eyes sparkling like a child who had just discovered fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, these guys really have some skills. I should learn a few tricks to impress girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian D’Aurelius didn’t even glance at him. He lifted his teacup calmly, golden eyes half-lidded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would take you at least ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike froze mid-laugh. \"Ten years? Bro, I just want to impress, not cultivate immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already seen how this story would unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No matter how impressive, it’s all just stepping stones for Evan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted lazily toward the center of the hall where senior Vyom had just been humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[According to the plot, this old man will also lose to Master Togou, and then Master Togou will have a conflict with Evan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slow sip of tea, unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After Master Togou’s ritual fails, it’ll be Evan’s turn to show off, and Gwen will start admiring him from here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk flickered at the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Poor Mike. Not only will he be killed by Evan, but his family fortune and sister will also fall into his hands.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the hall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen Valquin’s breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it was again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not heard with ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes snapped toward her brother instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike was still grinning stupidly at the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her gaze shifted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And landed on Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black hair. Calm posture. Golden eyes reflecting chandelier light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn’t be wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brother had no other close friends besides him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock surged through her chest, but her expression remained perfectly composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would not reveal anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what that inner voice said was true...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would be revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fight started. Senior Vyom moved first against Togou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden twitch ran through the crimson thread clutched in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midway through the air, it stretched out, lighting up more with every instant before becoming a fiery snake that snarled while surging ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster than expected, heat climbed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back they moved, some of the guests, without thinking. A few pulled away before even realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery snake shot toward Togou with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Togou merely sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the serpent approached—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flaming serpent halted mid-strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body trembled violently as though strangled by invisible chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent shuddered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then violently reversed direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tore through the air straight toward senior Vyom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own technique—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrambled backward in panic, robes flapping, nearly tripping over his own feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once dignified northern master now looked utterly disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect for Togou surged like a rising tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Master Togou from White Hills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He reversed the technique effortlessly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s in a completely different realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Vyom ran awkwardly for several steps before finally shouting in frustration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Togou, I admit defeat. I am thoroughly convinced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flaming serpent instantly lost its glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red string dropped to the ground lifelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Togou smiled faintly, clearly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Vyom picked up the string in silence, tied it back around his wrist, and stepped aside without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humiliation burned in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one else dared to challenge Togou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall grew quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Togou scanned the crowd, pride practically radiating from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his hands lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for yielding. Since no one else dares, I will handle the Valquin household’s issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctance flickered across many faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them were his match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rex Valquin stepped forward, awe clear in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll trouble Master Togou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As cultivators,\" Togou replied with solemn grace, \"it is our duty to exorcise demons. It is what I should do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was respectful toward Rex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wealthy man deserved courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen stood silently to the side, heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unfolding exactly as she had heard in that mysterious inner voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She steadied herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then deliberately turned toward Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Evan,\" she said softly, eyes bright with calculated admiration, \"Master Togou is amazing. Like an immortal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan sneered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just some minor tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Exorcists immediately stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s lips curved upward confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man from White Hills did have some skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he revealed his true strength—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen would understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understand what a real master looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words drew attention instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian rolled his eyes and continued sipping tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Here we go again. Starting with provoking others.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then he’ll anger them, make a bet, and crush them.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After that, he’ll pretend to be magnanimous to win people over.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’re really good at being a hypocrite.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen’s pupils shrank slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hypocrite?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the hall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Togou’s expression darkened visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned his head toward Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man stood casually, hands in pockets, as if the entire hall were beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did this brat come from?\" Togou’s voice was heavy with anger. \"Daring to call White Hills minor tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flashed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not convinced, let’s duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who invited this person? Throw him out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ridiculous brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A master cannot be insulted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teach him a lesson, Master Togou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Exorcists shouted one after another, glaring at Evan as though he were a clown who had stumbled into the wrong stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tension crackled like electricity before a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned back calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The play had just begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Authors Notes: Dear Readers, Thanks so much for joining me on this adventure! Your enthusiasm, feedback, and encouragement really keep me motivated to keep bringing *Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System* into existence. If you’re loving the Chapters, I’d love it if you supported my book with a Powerstone, review, or even a Golden Ticket—it helps me develop as a writer and lets more readers enjoy the story. I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts, so please don’t hesitate to share!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With love,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saturn_Virgo_777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creator of Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ce22b2b928977c3a9b30e9e8099f851cc49b95c22a8bb3276c9a1f114794617","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-97","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-95",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]