Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 601 The Bai Clan Gathers Its Forces

Inside the secluded cultivation chamber, qi surged endlessly like a vast ocean.

Dense streams of qi revolved around Bai Zihanʼs body before gradually being absorbed into his meridians.

Ever since returning to the Bai Clan, there had been very few matters capable of truly disturbing him.

As for the Imperial Family, Bai Zihan merely had Kong Zhanhong keep an eye on the situation from the shadows.

Even after hearing the news regarding the Second Princeʼs conviction for murdering the Eleventh Prince and Thirteenth Princess before ultimately committing suicide within the Imperial Prison, Bai Zihan did not think much of it.

To him, the imperial throne struggle had little to do with the Bai Clan for now.

Knock! Knock!

The sound echoed from outside the chamber.

Bai Zihan slowly opened his eyes.

A faint ripple spread through the surrounding qi before the entire room gradually calmed down.

His brows furrowed slightly.

He had already given strict orders long ago.

Unless something truly important occurred, no one was allowed to disturb his cultivation.

Not even the clan elders were allowed to disturb him unless it was an extremely important matter.

Which meant something must have happened.

Bai Zihan slowly stood up before opening the chamber door.

Outside, a servant immediately bowed respectfully.

”Clan Leader!”

Bai Zihan nodded slightly.

”What is it?”

The servant quickly replied.

”Miss Bai Xueqing wishes to see you.”

Bai Zihan raised an eyebrow slightly.

(What does she want now?)

Considering it was Bai Xueqing, it was no wonder the servant dared disturb him without explaining the reason.

Within the Bai Clan, Bai Xueqingʼs words carried almost as much weight as his own.

Not to mention, since she was his sister, if she said she wished to see her younger brother, who could truly stop her?

Even if it was for no reason, no one could.

Bai Zihan did not ask anything further.

He simply nodded before heading directly toward the Clan Leaderʼs study room where Bai Xueqing was waiting.

A short while later, he pushed open the doors.

Inside, Bai Xueqing was already seated calmly.

Beside her stood a familiar figure.

Fei Ling!

The moment Bai Zihan saw her, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Her complexion looked extremely poor.

Her expression was tense and uneasy, as though she had rushed here in great haste and emotional distress.

Clearly, something serious had happened.

Bai Zihan walked inside calmly.

Then he looked toward Bai Xueqing.

”What happened?”

Bai Xueqingʼs expression immediately turned serious.

”Yu Longxuan attacked the Fei Clan. He brought experts, including Grand Elders from the Crimson Thunder Palace, and forcefully pressured the Fei Clan into submission.”

Fei Ling clenched her hands tightly as Bai Xueqing reiterated what had happened to her clan.

”The Fei Clan already joined the Neutral Alliance…”

Her voice sounded slightly shaky.

”We never intended to participate in the struggle for the throne.”

Her fingers tightened further.

”But I didnʼt expect Yu Longxuan to still make a move against us…”

Fei Ling bit her lower lip lightly before finally looking directly toward Bai Zihan.

For the first time since meeting him, her usual pride and confidence were nowhere to be seen. Only anxiousness remained.

”Junior Brother…”

Her voice softened unconsciously.

”Can you help us?”

The pleading tone in her voice caused Bai Zihan to pause briefly.

Looking at Fei Lingʼs current appearance, he almost wanted to tease her instinctively.

Unfortunately, this was neither the time nor place for such things.

The situation was already serious enough.

Bai Zihanʼs expression gradually turned calm once more.

Then he spoke plainly.

”Since the Fei Clan joined the Neutral Alliance, it is natural that the other members of the Neutral Alliance help.”

”Otherwise, the alliance would become nothing more than a joke.”

His tone was calm, yet it carried unquestionable certainty.

The moment those words fell, Fei Lingʼs tense expression visibly relaxed slightly.

Meanwhile, Bai Zihan slowly stood up.

A faint pressure immediately spread throughout the room.

”Pass down my orders. Gather all disciples, Elders, and Grand Elders who are not in seclusion.”

Bai Zihan slowly clasped his hands behind his back. A terrifying aura faintly emanated from his body.

”I shall show them…”

His voice echoed calmly throughout the study room.

”What it means to go against me.”

The moment those words fell, even the surrounding qi seemed to tremble faintly.

Fei Ling looked at Bai Zihan blankly.

Previously, if someone had spoken such words before her, she would have found them arrogant and unbearably pretentious.

But now, knowing Bai Zihan was saying it for the sake of protecting her clan, she suddenly found herself unable to feel that way at all.

Instead, her eyes unconsciously brightened slightly as she looked toward him.

For some reason, the uneasiness within her heart seemed to lessen greatly the moment Bai Zihan decided to move personally.

Fei Ling immediately cupped her hands toward him seriously.

”Thank you, Junior Brother.”

However, Bai Zihan merely shook his head calmly.

”There is no need to thank me.”

His expression remained indifferent.

”This is what I should do.”

***

Meanwhile, Bai Xueqing had already begun passing down orders directly.

And very quickly, the entire Bai Clan began moving.

One after another, summons spread throughout the clan grounds.

All disciples, elders, and grand elders not in seclusion were ordered to gather immediately.

The moment the news spread, the atmosphere within the Bai Clan instantly became lively.

However, contrary to what one might expect, there was almost no nervousness.

Instead, excitement spread everywhere.

”Hahaha! Finally!”

”I was wondering when the Clan Leader would make a move.”

”So who are we teaching a lesson this time?”

…

Many clan members looked eager rather than worried.

The clanʼs overall strength had undergone an enormous transformation recently.

Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique!

High-grade pills!

High-grade artifacts!

The benefits Bai Zihan brought back had elevated the Bai Clanʼs foundation to an entirely new level.

Many elders and grand elders who had long stagnated had recently broken through one after another.

Even the younger generation improved at astonishing speeds.

Compared to the past, the current Bai Clan was far stronger than before.

The only problem was…

They had never truly tested that strength yet.

After all, very few forces within the empire dared provoke the Bai Clan nowadays.

And the few that did were either too cautious or backed away quickly after seeing the Bai Clanʼs momentum.

But now, the Clan Leader himself had personally ordered such a massive gathering.

Clearly, this was not some small matter, and their opponent should be quite formidable, which only made them more excited.

Very quickly, the Bai Clan entered a state of complete mobilization.

Streams of figures rushed across the clan grounds one after another as countless auras rose into the skies.

Within less than an hour, the Bai Clanʼs central plaza was already filled with experts.

Nearly everyone available within the clan had gathered.

At the very front stood nine Immortal Ascension Realm experts.

Nine!

Even among peak factions, such a number was already enough to shock countless forces.

And that was not all.

Among them were also several Earth Immortal experts whose pressure alone caused the surrounding space to distort faintly.

Compared to before, the Bai Clanʼs upper combat power had clearly risen enormously.

Although only two Immortal Ascension Realm grand elders had successfully broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm recently with the help of pills refined by the Mu Clan, it was still a lot considering that happened within a few months.

It is already very rare for such breakthroughs to happen even within 10 years.

The ones to break through to Earth Immortal were Bai Qingshan and Bai Yue.

Both had previously participated in the great war against the Demonic Forces.

With their addition, the Bai Clan now possessed a total of five Earth Immortal experts participating in this operation.

Bai Ren and Bai Chu were in seclusion. And there were two other Grand Elders who couldnʼt make it.

But they needed to be in the Clan to protect it, not to mention, the force gathered was already overkill.

Five Earth Immortals!

Nine Immortal Ascension experts!

Such a terrifying force…

Even if they intended to invade a powerful empire directly, success would still be highly possible.

Not to mention, their target this time was merely the Seventh Prince and his faction.

At this moment, Bai Zihan slowly stepped forward.

The originally noisy plaza instantly became silent.

Countless gazes gathered upon him simultaneously.

Bai Zihanʼs expression remained calm as usual.

Then he spoke briefly.

”The Seventh Prince attacked the Fei Clan. The Fei Clan is part of the Neutral Alliance.”

”Yet he still dared pressure them into submission.”

His eyes gradually turned cold.

”This is no longer merely a matter concerning the Fei Clan.”

”It is a challenge against the entire Neutral Alliance and ultimately against us!”

The surrounding Bai Clan members immediately understood.

And after understanding, many of them instantly sneered coldly.

”The Crimson Thunder Palace? And the Seventh Prince?”

”Hah! Looks like they truly donʼt wish to live anymore.”

”Daring to touch a clan under our protection…”

”Tsk! Tsk! I truly admire his courage.”

Others looked even more eager.

Recently, everyone within the Bai Clan had improved tremendously.

But because no one dared provoke them, they had no opportunity to properly display their strength.

And now, someone had finally delivered themselves directly to their doorstep.

How could they not feel excited?

At the front, Bai Qingshan laughed loudly while releasing his newly stabilized Earth Immortal aura without restraint.

”Hahaha! Perfect timing!”

”This old man was just wondering who I should test my breakthrough on!”

Beside him, Bai Yue also revealed a cold smile.

”Hopefully the Crimson Thunder Palace experts wonʼt disappoint us too badly.”

Even the younger generation looked eager and battle-hungry.

The current atmosphere within the Bai Clan no longer resembled preparation for war.

Instead, it felt more like a grand hunting expedition.

Meanwhile, Bai Zihan calmly swept his gaze across the gathered experts.

Then he spoke one final sentence.

”Letʼs not waste our time then. Advance on the Crimson Thunder Palace!”