Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 392 Bai Grand Elder's Unexpected Strength!
Previously on Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!...
Bai Ren unleashed his full power against Gou You, showing no mercy whatsoever. The grudge from two years ago remained fresh, and he hadn't forgotten the antagonist's actions for a single moment.
Perhaps it stemmed from the lingering guilt of his past negligence, but the sight of Gou You striking Bai Zihan was a memory burned into his soul, refusing to dim despite the passing years.
In this encounter, Bai Ren was determined to extract a heavy price from Gou You.
Observers had anticipated a repeat of their previous duel—a grueling, drawn-out stalemate that might last an eternity.
It was common knowledge that when Immortal Realm cultivators of similar prowess clashed, the battle could span days or even weeks without a clear victor.
CLANG! CLANG!
The very first collision of their weapons triggered a massive explosion.
Immortal Qi and Demonic Qi smashed into one another, sending violent ripples through the fabric of space.
The resulting shockwaves were so fierce that nearby Immortal Realm cultivators were forced to pull back to avoid the fallout.
Yet, before Gou You could even find his footing—
CLANG!
Bai Ren closed the distance instantly.
His blade cut through the air in a sharp, flawless arc, driving Gou You back half a step.
A relentless barrage followed, each strike flowing seamlessly into the next, leaving his opponent no secondary to recover.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Sparks ignited the air as Gou You was hammered backward through the sky.
His expression began to waver.
Each of Bai Ren's blows felt suffocatingly heavy, backed by Immortal Qi so condensed and potent that it felt like a mountain was collapsing upon him.
In contrast, Bai Ren appeared almost serene.
His motions were rhythmic and graceful—every stride was calculated, every swing precise. He was the one masterfully controlling the tempo of the fight. CLANG!
Gou You let out a pained grunt as he parried another hit, his arm trembling from the sheer force of the impact.
He had been so occupied with defending that he hadn't managed a single counter-offensive.
With his blade flashing like lightning, Bai Ren continued his relentless advance.
CLANG!
This strike sent Gou You reeling back several meters, his feet dragging against the air as he fought to stay upright.
Only then did Bai Ren let out a mocking laugh.
"Haha, it has been 2 years and your skills are still stuck at this level!"
Though his voice sounded casual, the underlying disdain was sharp and biting.
Gou You’s face twisted in rage.
He found himself unable to retort.
He was baffled by how, in the mere two years since their last meeting, Bai Ren had managed to achieve such an impossible level of growth.
The sensation was undeniable.
He was being completely overpowered.
(How is this possible? Was he concealing his true strength two years ago?)
That was the only logical conclusion he could reach.
Otherwise, at their elevated stage of Cultivation, making such a visible leap in power was nearly unheard of—certainly not enough to dominate a peer in this fashion.
He vividly recalled their duel at the Ancient Ruins two years prior, where he had matched Bai Ren move for move without falling behind.
But the current reality was undeniable.
He was losing ground rapidly.
With growing excitement, Bai Ren launched another fierce assault.
SLASH!
Struggling to maintain his guard, Gou You was knocked back another three meters.
The secret behind Bai Ren’s explosive increase in strength was straightforward.
It was the direct result of the Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique provided by Bai Zihan.
As a cultivator climbs higher, they eventually hit a ceiling where progress slows to a crawl.
Specifically, using Earth-Grade Cultivation Techniques made it incredibly difficult to advance further within the Immortal Realm.
However, a Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique allowed one to refine Qi that was significantly more concentrated and pure.
Even though Bai Ren’s actual cultivation level hadn't moved much, the sheer quality of his Qi had reached a new dimension.
Every move he made now packed a far more devastating punch than ever before.
Consequently, Gou You—who had entered the fray with total confidence—was starting to deeply regret challenging Bai Ren.
CLANG! CLANG!
Bai Ren swung his blade with an air of nonchalance, treating Gou You as if he were nothing more than a sparring dummy.
Gou You could feel the blatant disrespect.
Bai Ren was looking down on him.
On him?
The Third General of the Demonic Cultivators?
"Bai Ren, don't think that you can take me down so easily!"
Gou You bellowed as violent waves of Demonic Qi erupted from his body. His aura flared as he pressed his palms together.
"Demonic Heaven-Shattering Slash!"
A massive crescent of dark, concentrated Demonic Qi sliced through the air, carrying enough destructive force to split mountains apart.
The nearby Immortal Realm cultivators quickly backed away, fearing the devastation of such a strike.
Gou You’s eyes gleamed with a cruel, desperate hope.
This was his ultimate lethal technique.
And yet—
Bai Ren simply lifted his sword, his face remaining perfectly calm.
CLANG!
The massive Demonic energy shattered like fragile glass.
The fragments of the attack dissipated into the atmosphere, unable to even touch Bai Ren.
Gou You’s eyes widened in pure shock.
"What—?!"
Bai Ren gave a booming laugh.
"Haha! Bai Zihan was right!"
He walked forward with an easy stride, resting his heavy sword against his shoulder.
"Your attacks feel like a soft massage!"
The words triggered a memory for Gou You—the same insults Bai Zihan had thrown at him after his failed assassination attempt.
His features contorted with a mix of fury and intense shame.
The Third General of the Demonic Cultivators had been turned into a laughingstock.
Meanwhile, in another part of the sky—
A battle between true titans was causing the heavens to tremble.
Bai Chu stood his ground against Mó Zūn, his Immortal Qi radiating in powerful, oppressive waves. Every clash between them warped the surrounding space, yet neither warrior could gain the upper hand.
However, a sense of unease began to settle.
Something was definitely off.
Mó Zun’s eyes narrowed as his latest strike was effortlessly nullified.
Years ago, there was no question that Bai Chu was the weaker of the two.
But now?
They were fighting on equal ground.
At times, it even felt like Bai Chu was the one applying the pressure.
Mó Zun scanned the wider battlefield.
Bai Ren was making a fool of Gou You.
The other Immortals of the Bai Clan were likewise dominating their fights—every single one of them was noticeably stronger than they used to be.
This couldn't possibly be a fluke.
"This kind of growth..."
Mó Zūn spoke with a chilling tone, his Demonic Qi boiling beneath the surface.
"It cannot be explained by mere enlightenment."
He fixed his piercing gaze on Bai Chu.
"What did you all do?" Bai Chu offered a small, knowing smile, his Immortal Qi flowing around him like a tidal wave.
"Like hell I'd tell you."
He advanced, his presence becoming even more imposing.
"Why don't you force it out of me—isn't that the way of you Demonic Cultivators?"
Mó Zūn’s face grew grim.
(The Bai Clan must have come across some incredible treasure.)
He reached a conclusion.
(Whatever they found—it will belong to me!)
CLANG!
But to claim that prize, he would first have to execute Bai Chu and crush the Desolate Heaven Empire.
And that task was proving to be far more difficult than he had ever imagined.