Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 590 Nie Fengzhuo challenges Bai Zihan

Inside Nie Fengzhuo's mind, an angry roar instantly erupted.

"What are you doing?!"

Du Changsheng's voice was filled with alarm and frustration.

"Didn't I already tell you that Bai Zihan is dangerous?!"

He truly could not understand what his disciple was thinking.

Unlike everyone else, Du Changsheng had long since sensed that something about Bai Zihan was deeply abnormal.

Whether it was his intention…

Or his cultivation…

He simply could not see through him at all.

Either Bai Zihan's control over himself had already reached an absurd level, or his realm had become so high that even Du Changsheng could no longer discern it properly.

No matter which possibility it was, neither was good.

Even more terrifying was the strange feeling Bai Zihan occasionally gave him.

Sometimes, when Bai Zihan's crimson eyes swept across Nie Fengzhuo, Du Changsheng would instinctively feel as though the young man could somehow perceive his existence.

Every single time that thought appeared, his heart would involuntarily tense.

Although rationally, he knew such a thing should be impossible.

After all, his soul was hidden within the ancient ring.

Not to mention Bai Zihan, even many Immortal experts should not be able to discover him easily.

And yet, that strange unease still lingered.

Because of that, Du Changsheng had hoped Nie Fengzhuo would avoid becoming too entangled with Bai Zihan whenever possible.

But now?

This foolish disciple of his had directly challenged Bai Zihan to a fight!

Du Changsheng nearly wanted to curse aloud.

Meanwhile, Nie Fengzhuo quietly responded within his mind.

"Master, don't worry."

His gaze remained fixed on Bai Zihan ahead.

"At the very least, Bai Zihan does not seem to hold bad intentions toward me or the Nie Clan right now."

Du Changsheng frowned heavily.

Even if that was true, it still did not change how dangerous Bai Zihan was.

However, before he could continue scolding him, Nie Fengzhuo spoke again.

"Master…"

His voice became quieter.

"My cultivation progress has slowed drastically ever since I lost to Bai Xueqing."

Du Changsheng fell silent immediately.

Of course he had noticed.

How could he not?

Before that defeat, Nie Fengzhuo's cultivation had advanced almost explosively.

His momentum had been unstoppable.

But after losing to Bai Xueqing, that sharp momentum had clearly weakened.

Although his cultivation speed was still astonishing compared to ordinary geniuses, compared to his previous self, the difference was obvious.

Du Changsheng simply never brought it up because he did not wish to discourage him further.

Not to mention, even slowed down, Nie Fengzhuo's cultivation speed was still enough to leave countless geniuses despairing.

So there had been no need to pressure him further.

Then Nie Fengzhuo continued.

"I want to challenge the strongest."

His eyes slowly sharpened.

"Everyone knows Bai Zihan's talent and strength are unparalleled within our generation. With an opportunity like this standing directly before me, how can I miss it?"

His fists unconsciously tightened.

"It might even become the answer to my stagnant cultivation."

Du Changsheng quietly fell into thought.

After a long moment, he slowly sighed internally.

Because he could not completely deny Nie Fengzhuo's reasoning.

Cultivators grew through tempering themselves.

Only through true pressure and challenge could one continue advancing.

Although Nie Fengzhuo could challenge older experts stronger than himself, it was fundamentally different.

When facing older generations, even defeat could easily be excused because of the age gap.

But opponents of the same generation?

That was different, especially someone like Bai Zihan.

A monster universally acknowledged as the pinnacle of the younger generation.

If Nie Fengzhuo won, then perhaps the knot left behind from his defeat against Bai Xueqing would finally break completely.

And even if he lost, perhaps he could still gain something from it.

At the very least, facing Bai Zihan directly might allow Nie Fengzhuo to rediscover the momentum he once possessed.

Thinking this, Du Changsheng finally stopped trying to dissuade him further. Well, he also knew that once Nie Fengzhuo made up his mind, there was nothing that he could do.

Though deep inside, his unease still refused to disappear.

Because no matter how he looked at it, Bai Zihan was simply far too dangerous.

Nie Yuanfeng's expression changed immediately after hearing Nie Fengzhuo's challenge.

"Fengzhuo!"

His voice became stern.

"Stop joking around!"

The pressure of a Clan Leader instantly surfaced.

"Apologize to Clan Leader Bai at once!"

The entire hall became tense again.

Even Patriarch Xue was startled by Nie Fengzhuo's sudden challenge.

After all, Bai Zihan had only just joined the Neutral Alliance.

If conflict arose now, then everything they had discussed earlier might become awkward again.

Nie Yuanfeng's brows furrowed tightly as he looked at his son.

Naturally, he understood why Nie Fengzhuo might still feel unwilling.

After all, the broken engagement had caused a great deal of trouble for both him and the Nie Clan.

But regardless of personal feelings, Nie Yuanfeng could not allow emotions to ruin the current situation.

Especially now that the Bai Clan had chosen to support the Neutral Alliance.

With the Bai Clan standing behind them, not only the Nie Clan, but countless smaller clans finally had hope of avoiding being dragged into the increasingly chaotic struggle for the throne.

Because of personal grievances, were they supposed to destroy such an opportunity?

Impossible!

Nie Fengzhuo quietly listened before shaking his head.

"Father, you misunderstood."

His voice remained calm.

"I have no intention of offending Clan Leader Bai."

His gaze slowly shifted back toward Bai Zihan.

"I simply wish to test myself against the strongest of our generation. That's all!"

His fists tightened unconsciously.

"I want to know how far I still am from the peak."

Nie Yuanfeng still frowned deeply.

Clearly, he remained unconvinced.

Meanwhile, Bai Zihan silently observed Nie Fengzhuo from beginning to end.

Indeed, Nie Fengzhuo did not seem driven by petty resentment over the broken engagement.

There was genuine battle intent within his eyes.

The desire to challenge the strongest.

Unfortunately, Bai Zihan knew very clearly that the gap between them was currently far too large.

Even though Nie Fengzhuo, as a Heaven Chosen, was vastly stronger than ordinary geniuses of the same generation…

Compared to him, the difference was still overwhelming. He might have had a chance previously but now, with his Great Ascension Realm Cultivation, there was zero percent chance of Nie Fengzhuo winning.

Even if Nie Fengzhuo relied on Du Changsheng, Bai Zihan still did not believe he had any realistic chance of victory.

Right now, Nie Fengzhuo posed no threat to him whatsoever.

Still, Bai Zihan's thoughts shifted slightly.

(If I defeat him personally…)

His eyes flickered faintly.

(Will the System give another reward?)

Previously, even though Bai Xueqing had defeated Nie Fengzhuo, Bai Zihan still received rewards because of the Heaven Chosen's setback.

So if he personally crushed Nie Fengzhuo himself, would there be another reward?

The possibility genuinely interested him.

At that moment, while Nie Fengzhuo was still trying to persuade his father, Bai Zihan suddenly spoke.

"Very well."

Nie Fengzhuo's eyes brightened immediately.

"You agree?"

There was obvious excitement in his voice now.

Bai Zihan merely smiled faintly.

"A simple sparring match is not a problem."

His tone remained calm and leisurely.

Hearing this, Nie Fengzhuo's heart instantly surged with excitement.

"Thank you, Clan Leader Bai!"

The fighting intent within his eyes became even stronger.

"Please follow me to the training grounds!"