Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! - Chapter 267: Fifth Round Of Dragon and Phoenix Competition!

Chapter 267: Fifth Round Of Dragon and Phoenix Competition!

Three days passed in a blink.

The Captial city’s atmosphere grew heated with anticipation. Taverns buzzed with debates over who would take the crown.

Despite the competition coming to a close, it was still pretty unknown who could really take the crown.

On the morning of the Fifth Round, the arena was packed to the brim—roaring like a sea of voices, eager for the battles ahead.

The Quarterfinals were about to begin.

Of the countless participants who entered the competition, only eight remained.

Each one was either a famed genius or someone who had shocked the world during the earlier rounds.

The referee stepped onto the stage once more, his voice amplified by Qi.

“Today—the Fifth Round begins! From this point forward, each victory brings you closer to the title of the Desolate Heaven Empire’s greatest talent. Eight enter—only four shall remain!”

The crowd erupted, chants of names echoing through the air.

Most of them weren’t excited for the Fifth Round, though.

The reason?

The four favorites—Bai Xueqing, Shui Lian’er, Chu Ziyan, and Nie Fengzhuo—weren’t fighting each other.

Rather, the other four, though powerful indeed, had not yet shown the level to match the favorites.

Not to mention, their cultivation—or at least what they had revealed—was at the Nascent Soul Realm.

Which was great for their age, but against the other four, it simply wasn’t enough.

While the matches themselves didn’t draw much attention, there was one thing that caught the eyes of many people.

Bai Zihan was missing!

Well, he wasn’t a participant and did not need to come for every round, but many still noticed his presence during the competition.

Yet today, he was absent—and from the looks of it, he wasn’t just running late either.

Whispers ran through the stands.

“Where’s Bai Zihan?”

“Could he have left after being criticized by everyone?”

“Ha! Wouldn’t surprise me. That coward has thick skin when mocking others, but when the tables turn, he hides.”

“Perhaps he got bored?”

“Hmph. Probably too ashamed to show his face, knowing that he has been caught in his lies.”

But there was one group who was angrier than the rest.

“Damn it! Just what is Bai Zihan planning?”

It was the Elder of Azure Sun Holy Sect, along with others who were also feeling the pressure.

The reason?

Bai Zihan had taken away Jin Yuanzhan, who knew the secrets of their sect all too well.

They had already decided to take Jin Yuanzhan’s life after he left the Dragon and Phoenix Competition.

Although he was useless now and expelled from their sect, he was still a danger because of what he knew.

But killing him inside the arena, where countless eyes were watching, was impossible.

So they planned to strike once he left.

Who would have thought Bai Zihan would stumble upon him and take him away?

At first, they didn’t panic, believing they still held a key to Jin Yuanzhan’s life—his sister.

But then came the report that Jin Yuelin was no longer in her residence and had seemingly left as well.

There was no need to speculate. The Elder knew it had to be Bai Zihan who took her away too.

(I don’t know whether that trash has already spilled the beans.)

The Elder seethed with anger.

He regretted not finishing the job right then and there, even if it meant some risk.

He could have easily explained it away, saying Jin Yuanzhan, enraged after losing his cultivation, provoked him—and in anger, he had struck.

A little compensation would have been enough.

After all, Jin Yuanzhan was still their disciple, and with no powerful backing, there would have been no one to protest.

But his caution had perhaps led to a very big mistake.

“Dammit!”

Moreover, he had intended to confront Bai Zihan directly and demand Jin Yuanzhan’s handover, whether by words or force.

But now that Bai Zihan didn’t show up, things had become far more complicated.

And the longer time dragged on, the greater the chance that Jin Yuanzhan would reveal everything.

“Report: after sighting his carriage entering the Bai Clan, he has yet to leave. He should still be inside.”

A disciple informed him.

Bai Clan!

Even as an Elder of the Azure Sun Holy Sect, he couldn’t just enter without formal invitation.

Unless the Bai Clan themselves wanted to hand Jin Yuanzhan over, there was no way to get him out without offending the strongest clan of the empire.

“We shall wait. Bai Zihan might show up at the finals.”

Talking with Bai Zihan directly would be far easier than facing Bai Tianheng himself.

Meanwhile, Chu Ziyan and Bai Xueqing also noticed Bai Zihan’s absence.

“Did he get scared because of our promise?” she muttered, thinking Bai Zihan was trying to back down from their insane bet.

“Hmph! But I won’t let him run away.”

Whether he came to watch or not, she would make sure he fulfilled her three requests—no questions asked.

Whil Chu Ziyan looked dejected, fiddling with the necklace.

Whatever the case, the Fifth Round began.

As everyone expected, there were no upsets. None of the challengers was strong enough to topple the favorites.

And the matches ended quickly. Since the semifinal was approaching, the competitors wanted to conserve their Qi.

Because of that, the battles were over almost as soon as they began.

The other four didn’t even have a chance to display their trump cards—it was over in an instant.

Not even an hour passed before the Fifth Round was concluded.

But that was good in its own way—because now, the semifinals were about to begin.

Only two matches, but each filled the audience with anticipation.

Bai Xueqing vs. Shui Lian’er!

Would Bai Xueqing’s opponents fall unconscious as always before her overwhelming power, or would they finally see Shui Lian’er’s hidden strength?

And then—Chu Ziyan vs. Nie Fengzhuo!

Both were considered dark horses. Few thought they would make it this far.

Unlike the other four who were eliminated earlier, their opponents weren’t weak either.

Each had defeated some of the strongest contenders of the competition to reach this stage.

And now, it was time for them to clash.

No matter who won, everyone knew the battle would be far from easy.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by AiKurou