Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 363 The Bai Clanʼs Fleet Ascends

Bai Zihan stepped onto the boarding platform, his expression unchanged as always-calm and distant.

The murmurs around him didnʼt slow his pace. Admiration, awe, reverence... he could feel them, but he didnʼt care.

Years of being scrutinized and criticized behind his back then suddenly being praised had made him realize that what others thought of you wasnʼt that important.

It could change as quickly as a gust of wind.

So, for Bai Zihan, other peopleʼs opinions or anything else didnʼt really matter to him.

If admired and loved, good. If hated and loathed, so what?

As he stepped onto the deck of the flagship, he paused. Not because he had forgotten something to bring but because his path was blocked.

Four old people were staring right at him.

Bright-eyed. Eager. Smiling.

Like grandparents seeing a beloved grandson for the first time in years. Bai Zihan stopped.

While he didnʼt recognize any one of them, he was quick to notice othersʼ looks of reverence and understood that they must be the Grand Elders who were always in seclusion.

After all, in this world, there might be young and weak, but never old and weak.

So, if you saw old people in the Bai Clan, know that they were Grand Elders or something similar.

But of course, he wasnʼt intimidated or anything. They were the Bai Clanʼs Grand Elders-what did he, the heir, have to fear? ”What do you want?”

His mouth wasnʼt refined enough to respect them just because they were Grand Elders.

And their behavior was rather unbecoming of their status anyway.

Otherwise, why block a person and keep staring at him like some specimen? It was just rude no matter who the person was. ”This must be Zihanʼer!” ”Good, good. He has the bearing of a leader!” ”Hahaha... Indeed, it was rude of us, but we were just curious to see our heir.”

Rather than becoming offended, the four of them seemed even more delighted.

One of the reasons was that they were subtly releasing their presence, which, if one were weak-minded, might have collapsed.

But Bai Zihan was completely unaffected, showing that his mental strength was beyond even his cultivation realm.

Well, Bai Zihan had endured hellish pain for multiple days to refine his body, so it was understandable that while his body had grown stronger, his mental strength had become even more so. ”Zihanʼer!”

Bai Tianheng practically slid into the scene, wearing the forced smile of a parent afraid his son might speak his mind a little too freely.

Although the Grand Elders didnʼt seem to mind, it didnʼt mean that it was okay to speak like that to Grand Elders. ”You brat, watch your tone. These are the Grand Elders of our clan!”

Bai Tianheng said, thinking that Bai Zihan didnʼt know.

But Bai Zihan had already realized that, so there was no change in his expression.

Bai Tianheng hopelessly waited for a never-coming apology.

Then Bai Tianheng began introducing them in order, gesturing respectfully. ”This is Elder Bai Chu,” the scholarly elder with tied-back white hair-the one who had tapped Bai Renʼs shoulder earlier-nodded with a warm smile. ”And next to him is Elder Bai Qingshan,” he said, pointing at a tall, broad-shouldered old man with a long beard that gave him a stern martial air. The old man smiled faintly in response. ”This is Elder Bai Yui,” Bai Tianheng continued.

The elderly woman studied Bai Zihan carefully, her gaze deep, composed, and impossible to read.

Though the years had left their marks, they had not stolen her beauty. One could easily imagine that, in her youth, she had broken the hearts of more than a few admirers. ”And finally-Elder Bai Ruhong!”

Bai Tianheng finished, indicating a sharp-eyed elder whose presence was oppressive even while smiling.

Bai Tianheng let out a relieved sigh after finishing the introductions. ”These four Grand Elders have decided to come out of their seclusion because of the huge crisis we will be facing”

Bai Zihan stood there, still calm, still unreadable. ”So, why did you suddenly come out like that?”

Bai Zihan questioned.

Silence!

Four Grand Elders blinked.

Bai Tianheng froze mid-breath. (You brat, canʼt you save your old manʼs face?)

Then, in a twist that would have caused half the clan to faint if they heard it. ”Haha... Our apologies, Zihanʼer. We acted too abruptly.”

Grand Elder Bai Chu said.

The other three followed suit with calm gravitas, as though apologizing to the young was as natural as breathing.

The nearby disciples looked like their souls had left their bodies.

Even Bai Tianheng swayed.

Grand Elder Bai Chu straightened, his expression warm and filled with deep satisfaction. ”But we only acted that way because we have long wished to meet the heir who has been praised by everyone. Haha... We must have startled you!”

His voice carried pride that had been centuries in the making. ”And we werenʼt disappointed. A dragon has indeed been born in our Bai Clan.”

Elder Bai Qingshan stroked his beard. ”Bearing, confidence, mental fortitude-this is how a leader should stand.”

Grand Elder Bai Yui nodded.

Grand Elder Bai Ruhong stepped closer with a grin.

His voice lowered conspiratorially-soft enough for only a few to hear. ”And we know,” he said with a glint in his eyes, ”about the Saint-Grade weapon.

You made a huge contribution to the clan.”

Bai Zihan blinked once. ”That?”

That!?

That weapon alone could start a war between empires. However, Bai Zihan didnʼt seem to think much about it.

Grand Elder Bai Ruhong chuckled. ”No need to act modest, boy. Not only did you obtain it-”

He leaned in slightly. ”-you handed it to the clan.” ”Rather than hoarding it or keeping it for personal use, you just gave it away without demanding anything.”

Bai Zihan tilted his head.

To him, it had been a small matter.

Feilianʼs storage rings contained so many artifacts that if he laid them out, the

Bai Clanʼs treasure vault would look like a street vendorʼs stall in comparison.

Not to mention-

If he ever ran out, the System Store had... everything. Though he would need to save up System Points.

As long as the system existed, there was no treasure he could not obtain.

But the outside world didnʼt know that.

From the perspective of the Grand Elders-

It was a selfless act that looked at the bigger picture and thought about the Bai

Clan.

And the Grand Elders were deeply moved.

Grand Elder Bai Yui sighed emotionally. ”Rare! Truly rare in a young person.”

Bai Qingshan added. ”Well, giving it to the clan is also giving it to himself. He is the future clan leader. The artifact will still be in his hands eventually.”

The other elders paused-then burst into laughter. ”Hahahaha!” ”Well said!” ”Indeed, indeed!”

Meanwhile-

Bai Zihan just nodded. ”If the clan can use it, then itʼs better that way.”

He said that.

The eldersʼ eyes shone with approval.

Selfless!

Responsible!

Thinking of the family first!

The four of them, who already had a favorable opinion of Bai Zihan, further skyrocketed after this.

The Grand Elders began conversing with Bai Zihan, asking many questions.

Bai Zihan was annoyed but did answer them. Although he didnʼt show much respect, it wasnʼt like he hated them or anything,

They are still Grand Elders of the Bai Clan, and he knows that they are very helpful.

With all the clan members finally having boarded, it was time to leave.

The Bai flagship trembled once, powering up, and then-

Rumble-!!

Dozens of formation arrays lit up at once across its surface.

One after another, all nineteen accompanying warships awakened as well- armors glowing, spirit engines roaring, banners snapping in spiritual wind.

Then-

Twenty Bai Flying Ships rose into the sky simultaneously.

Below, the Bai territory was drowned in shadow.

Countless mortals and outer disciples who were still in the clan grounds looked up instinctively-

And for a heartbeat, they thought...

Night had fallen.

The sky was completely covered by the fleet.

Many stood in speechless awe as the ground below shivered from the rumbling of so many engines.

Although Demonic Cultivator involvement was kept secret, many knew about the Beast Tide, though they didnʼt know it was a high-level Beast Tide.

So, everyone assumed the fleet from the Bai Clan was for dealing with those

Beast Tides. Many watched, others cheered and called out for them to get back safely. Well, not like their voices would reach the fleet.

The fleet surged into the clouds, moving like an airborne mountain range carved from steel and ore.

The journey was smooth and uneventful.

Below, the clouds stretched endlessly, casting shifting shadows over the land as the massive Fleet cut through the sky.

A few hours and several thousand miles later-

Metallic glints appeared on the horizon.

Four massive fleets hovered in the distance, each nearly rivaling the size and strength of the Bai Clanʼs own armada.

The Li Clan!

The Zhao Clan!

And, finally, the forces of the Royal Family itself!