Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 408 Reaching Top Spirit Severing Realm!

Three days had passed in a flash!

Bai Zihan's eyelids fluttered open slowly.

As the final currents of circulating Qi settled deep within his Dantian, the dim environment of the tent gradually sharpened before his eyes.

"Has it already been... three days?"

He whispered to himself, a trace of astonishment coloring his tone.

The passage of time had exceeded his expectations.

With the 100× Cultivation Speed Card in effect, his Cultivation had consumed Qi at an aggressive pace, acting like a bottomless pit.

Exhaling a long breath, Bai Zihan glanced toward the ground beside him.

Scattered nearby were several empty jade flasks.

"Nearly every single one..."

He clicked his tongue softly in realization.

He had exhausted almost the entire supply of Cultivation pills he had brought along.

Ultimately, a hundredfold Cultivation speed would be meaningless if there wasn't a sufficient supply of Qi to fuel it.

Fortunately—

He felt no concern at all.

Being the son of Mu Yuelan from the Mu Clan meant that pills were never a scarce resource for him.

Should he run low, he could simply request more later.

While the Mu Clan might lack raw martial prowess, their supply of pills was virtually limitless.

"System!"

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[Host Info]

Host: Bai Zihan

Age: 18

Cultivation Realm: Spirit Severing (Top)

Constitution: Supreme Dao Bone

Martial Arts:

Nine Shadows Flowing Light Sword (Greater Mastery)

Eternal Flowing Water Sword (Minor Mastery)

Fate Severing Slash (Beginner Mastery)

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In just three days, he had successfully achieved two breakthroughs—a feat that would be considered miraculous for anyone in the Spirit Severing Realm.

Of course, with the 100x Card active, it was the equivalent of progressing twice over two hundred days, which was reasonable.

After all, how many could boast of breaking through twice in a single year while at the Spirit Severing Realm?

If such a pace were common, reaching the Immortal Realm within a century would be child's play for everyone.

Bai Zihan stood up, rolling his shoulders to loosen his muscles.

He pulled back the tent flap and walked out into the open air.

The crisp, fresh breeze met him.

His eyes sharpened instantly.

(Did the Demonic Beasts launch an attack...?)

Before his thoughts could wander, he spotted a familiar silhouette standing a short distance from his tent.

The figure stood with a straight back, guarding the entrance like a stone monument.

It was the same Bai Clan disciple he had commanded three days prior.

Bai Zihan arched an eyebrow in curiosity.

"You are still here?"

He questioned.

The disciple's body jerked to attention before he turned and offered a profound bow.

"Young Master!"

Bai Zihan observed him with a neutral expression.

"I gave you an order to pass on the message," he remarked, "not to stand watch."

The disciple paused for a heartbeat before bowing his head even lower.

"I... I volunteered for this duty!"

The young man answered truthfully.

Bai Zihan scrutinized him for a brief moment.

Choosing not to press further, he shifted his attention toward the horizon.

"Did the Demonic Beasts attack?"

Bai Zihan inquired.

The disciple shook his head at once.

"No, Young Master," he responded.

"There has been no significant action over the last three days. The frontlines have remained quiet."

Bai Zihan gave a slow nod of understanding.

"I see!"

His eyes narrowed slightly as he peered toward the distance, where heavy clouds still hung far beyond the zone of conflict.

The lack of movement was, in itself, quite suspicious.

However, Bai Zihan did not linger on the thought.

No matter what was approaching—

He would be prepared.

Without wasting more time, Bai Zihan confirmed the stability of the frontlines and began walking away from the camp, his gait steady and full of intent.

He went in search of the Bai Clan’s Grand Elders.

After making a few inquiries, he learned of their whereabouts.

They were stationed outside the main camp, at least five miles away.

Bai Zihan moved toward that location without delay.

The further he traveled, the more desolate the terrain became.

He understood why.

Since the Grand Elders were practicing the Fate Severing Slash, allowing anyone to remain in the vicinity was an invitation to disaster.

Even a minor surge of sword intent could prove fatal to a bystander.

Because of this, they had picked a completely secluded area.

Before long, he reached the spot where the Grand Elders were gathered.

They were currently training in the Fate Severing Slash.

Even from a distance, the intensity was palpable to Bai Zihan.

Though he hadn't fully mastered the technique himself, the power they were wielding was undeniable.

With a light tap of his feet, his form blurred, and he drifted down toward them as gracefully as a falling leaf.

The Grand Elders stopped their movements simultaneously.

Their blades froze mid-air as their heads snapped up to meet him.

"He has arrived."

"So quickly..."

"It appears he has achieved another breakthrough!"

They had sensed his approach from miles away—not that Bai Zihan had made any effort to conceal his presence.

He landed softly a short distance from the group.

Suddenly, their eyes went wide with shock.

"...Top Spirit Severing Realm?"

"No—stay your words."

Bai Ruhong inhaled sharply, his eyes fixed on Bai Zihan.

"This aura... this isn't the result of just one breakthrough."

He moved closer, letting his spiritual sense wash over Bai Zihan without restraint—and Bai Zihan allowed it freely.

Bai Ruhong stood frozen.

"...Two."

His voice wavered with disbelief.

"You jumped two realms in a mere three days?!"

The remaining Grand Elders gasped in unison.

It was impossible.

Completely unheard of.

Bai Ruhong stared intensely at Bai Zihan before finally blurting out—

"What exactly did you eat?"

Several other elders nodded in silent agreement.

What kind of miraculous pill could grant such a result?

What sort of divine treasure or forbidden art was at play?

Bai Zihan blinked once, then allowed a small smile to form.

"I simply worked hard," he replied with composure.

The Grand Elders remained staring at him.

Worked hard?

That was the explanation?

The statement was so preposterous that they were left without a response.

Bai Ren broke the silence with a strained laugh, rubbing his temples in exasperation.

"Every time you speak, you make us feel as though our centuries of Cultivation were a complete waste."

Bai Yui shook her head, her face showing a mix of awe and defeat.

"If anyone else had the gall to say that, I would have struck them," she sighed. "But since it's you... I find I cannot even argue."

The Grand Elders traded looks.

They were baffled and speechless.

And yet—

There was no longer any doubt in their minds.

Bai Zihan was walking a path that bypassed the logic of ordinary cultivators.

Bai Ren looked deeply into Bai Zihan’s eyes.

"Good," he said solemnly. "Very good!" His gaze then turned sharp.

"If this conflict persists... you might soon require even greater power. Not that I intend to let it come to that!"

Bai Ren spoke with absolute confidence while glancing at his blade. He swore that the next time he faced the Half-Qilin, he would end the beast with the Fate Severing Slash.

Bai Zihan listened to Bai Ren’s declaration in silence.

Only after the elder had finished did he speak up.

"I came to observe your progress," Bai Zihan stated calmly.

The Grand Elders focused their attention back on him.

Then, he added with an air of casualness—

"Now that I have fully recovered, I can personally assist you in mastering the technique."

The words were spoken as if they were the most natural thing in the world.

A Spirit Severing cultivator offering guidance to Immortals.

Had anyone else uttered such a thing, they would have been mocked or harshly disciplined on the spot.

Yet, no one laughed. No one frowned. Instead, they nodded as if it were perfectly logical. Without another word, Bai Zihan stepped to the side to observe.

The Grand Elders began to demonstrate their current level of comprehension regarding the Fate Severing Slash.

Bai Zihan watched every detail. Every motion.

Every hesitation.

Of the group, Bai Chu had made the most significant progress.

This was expected, as his possession of Sword Intent made learning a Sword Technique theoretically simpler for him.

Bai Ren was a close second. The others were competent, but they were clearly trailing behind these two.

After a period of observation, Bai Zihan nodded to himself.

He stepped forward into their circle.

"For today," Bai Zihan announced, his voice steady and clear, "I will train alongside you."

He continued.

"I will also provide answers to any questions you have regarding the Fate Severing Slash."

(It is time to activate the Martial Arts Enlightenment Card!)