Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 578 Wrath of the Crimson Thunder

The Crimson Thunder Palace elders moved instantly.

Whoosh!

In a blur of motion, they appeared beside Yu Longxuan, their expressions tense as they checked his condition.

"He's just unconscious."

A breath of relief escaped their mouths.

The tight atmosphere loosened-just slightly.

But only for a moment, because the next second, their expressions turned dark and cold.

Their gazes snapped toward Nie Fengzhuo like blades.

"Nie Fengzhuo!"

One of the elders stepped forward, his voice thunderous with fury.

"How dare you?!"

A terrifying pressure descended instantly.

"You must think you've grown wings on your back to act so recklessly!"

His eyes burned with anger.

"To strike the Seventh Prince-do you understand what you've done?!"

Each word carried weight.

"Can you bear the consequences?"

"Can your Nie Clan bear the consequences?!"

The threat was naked and unrestrained.

Even though Yu Longxuan was not killed... the damage was already done.

He was knocked unconscious in one move, and that too before an entire clan.

His prestige-his authority-had taken a massive blow.

And in the battle for the throne... reputation was power.

If this got out, others would only look down on the Seventh Prince, making it far more difficult for him to gather support.

The air trembled as the elder's aura surged.

Great Ascension Realm!

"I will teach you,"

He said coldly,

"what it means to go against the Imperial Family."

BOOM!

His foot stepped forward powerfully, cracking the ground beneath him.

A massive pressure bore down toward Nie Fengzhuo.

Killing intent-unmasked.

Patriarch Xue's expression changed drastically.

"Wait-!"

He stepped forward instinctively, but the pressure forced him to halt. His heart sank.

(This is bad...!)

If this continued, Nie Fengzhuo would be crippled at best-or killed at worst. Ignoring Patriarch Xue completely, the elder of the Crimson Thunder Palace stepped forward.

His aura surged like a rising tide.

He had no intention of killing Nie Fengzhuo-not here, not in front of so many eyes. The consequences would be troublesome even for them.

After all, Nie Fengzhuo was a promising talent of the Desolate Heaven Empire, and as an elder, how could he openly kill such a junior?

People everywhere would criticize him, and other princes and princesses wouldn't waste such an opportunity to create trouble for the Seventh Prince. But letting him off?

Impossible!

Breaking a few limbs would be more than enough to send a message.

"You should feel lucky," the elder said coldly, stepping closer, "that I'm not

taking your life."

The pressure intensified.

However, Nie Fengzhuo remained calm, not a hint of panic on his expression.

Whether the elder intended to kill him or merely cripple him, it made no difference.

Both were his enemies, and he was not someone who let his enemies go easily. Still, a Great Ascension Realm expert was far beyond what he could handle.

(Master!)

His voice echoed within his mind.

There was no hesitation, because this was not a battle he could win alone.

Rather than suffering, it was better to reveal his cards early and take a swift

victory.

He knew that his Heaven-Rending Breakthrough Technique weren't good enough to deal with someone in the Great Ascension Realm.

(I know. Prepare yourself!)

Du Changsheng's voice responded calmly.

The next instant-

BOOM!!!

A terrifying surge of power erupted from Nie Fengzhuo's body.

His aura soared and continued rising rapidly, breaking past its limits.

Soul Formation...

Spirit Severing...

Then-

Great Ascension Realm!

The surrounding air distorted violently under the sudden pressure.

The Xue Clan and even the Crimson Thunder elders' expressions changed.

Shock!

Disbelief!

"This-?!"

The Crimson Thunder Palace elder who was about to strike froze for a split

second,

His eyes widened in disbelief.

"How is this possible?!"

A junior...

A mere junior...

Breaking into the Great Ascension Realm in an instant?

Impossible!

This defied all logic.

All understanding.

But that hesitation lasted only a moment.

Because no matter how strange it was, he could not stop now.

"Hmph!"

The elder's expression hardened.

"So what if you've used some forbidden method?"

It wasn't like he had never seen something like this.

Bai Zihan could also use something similar.

But he also knew that while it could increase one's strength, there were many

flaws-especially that it couldn't be sustained for long.

He would just need to drag the battle out a bit, and the result would be the

same.

His voice turned colder.

"It won't change anything!"

With that, he struck.

His palm descended like a falling mountain.

Nie Fengzhuo did not retreat.

His sword rose and met the elder's attack head-on.

BANG!!!

The two forces collided violently.

A deafening explosion echoed across the Xue Clan grounds as a terrifying shockwave erupted outward, forcing disciples to stumble back and even some

elders to brace themselves.

Dust surged into the air.

The ground beneath their feet cracked and sank.

At the center of it all, Nie Fengzhuo stood firm.

His sword held steady against the elder's palm.

The elder's expression did not change much.

There was no panic.

No disbelief.

Only deeper focus.

After all, at this moment, Nie Fengzhuo's aura was undeniably at the Great

Ascension Realm.

And he didn't think it was difficult to block his attack, which wasn't even his full

power.

"Hmph..."

A cold snort escaped him.

"So that's your trump card."

His eyes narrowed slightly.

He had already seen through the situation.

The elder did not rush. Instead, his attacks became steadier, aiming to exhaust Nie Fengzhuo before

making any decisive move.

Each strike carried immense force, yet lacked the urgency from before.

He was dragging it out, waiting for Nie Fengzhuo's borrowed power to collapse.

But Nie Fengzhuo understood this clearly.

From the very first exchange, he had already seen through the elder's intention.

(Drag it out?)

A faint glint flashed through his eyes.

(You think I'll give you that chance?)

The pressure on his body was real.

Even now, he could feel the strain. His meridians trembled.

His flesh felt as if it would tear apart under the surging power.

And deep within, Du Changsheng's soul power was being consumed

continuously.

This wasn't something that could be maintained for long.

Which meant he had to end it quickly.

Suddenly, Nie Fengzhuo moved.

Not to defend-but to attack.

His sword shifted.

The calm defense vanished instantly, replaced by a sharp, overwhelming killing

edge.

"Hmm?!"

The elder's eyes flickered.

Too fast!

Nie Fengzhuo stepped forward, his figure blurring as the sword in his hand

descended.

A single slash.

But within it, power surged like a raging tide.

BOOM!!!

The elder raised his arm to block instinctively.

But the moment the blade met his defense, his expression changed.

A terrifying force erupted.

Not just equal-but stronger!

The elder was forced back a step.

Then another.

His robes fluttered violently as he stabilized himself, shock flashing across his

face.

"This...!"

He could feel it clearly.

This strike... was not something he could casually defend against.

Not only him, the other elders of the Crimson Thunder Palace stiffened as well.

Their expressions shifted.

Even Patriarch Xue's eyes widened in disbelief.

The Xue Clan elders behind him exchanged stunned glances.

This...

This level of power...

Previously, they had considered forming an alliance with the Nie Clan mainly

because of Nie Fengzhuo's potential.

Though he didn't win the Dragon and Phoenix Competition, coming second

already spoke for itself.

Of course, like many, they didn't want to offend the Bai Clan if possible, so they

observed and investigated quietly.

They found that while the two clans appeared at odds due to the broken engagement, in reality, they were not hostile.

The Bai Clan didn't seem to care about the Nie Clan, and even their allies

continued relations as usual.

This showed the Bai Clan's stance--they weren't targeting the Nie Clan.

So forming an alliance didn't seem risky.

At best, it was a future investment.

Someone who would rise later.

But now?

Looking at the young man standing before them, sword in hand, aura shaking

the heavens-

For a brief moment, he seemed even stronger than their own strongest expert.

That realization sent a chill through their hearts.

If not for the current situation-

If not for the fact that he was clashing with the Crimson Thunder Palace-

This would have been a moment of immense opportunity for the Xue Clan.

But now, it was anything but fortunate.

Nie Fengzhuo did not stop and continued to press forward.

The sword in his hand became a streak of light, cutting through the air with

unstoppable momentum.

The elder's expression darkened.

He could no longer afford to remain passive.

The pressure had shifted.

And it seemed like he was now the one on the verge of being suppressed.

BANG! BANG! BANG!!!

Their clashes echoed continuously.

Each collision sent waves of Qi tearing across the surroundings.

The courtyard was already in ruins. Cracks spread like spiderwebs across the ground.

Even the protective formations of the Xue Clan began to flicker under the

pressure.

And at the center of it all, a young man stood, forcing a Great Ascension Realm

elder back.

"Time to end this!"

Nie Fengzhuo muttered as he looked at the Crimson Thunder Palace's elder.

"Absolute Severance!"