I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2601 2600: Eight-Armed Ancient Buddha, Jiang Zhe's Provocation

These pieces of information were things Xu Zimei didn't know before.

It's not even just Xu Zimei himself.

Many others didn't know either.

The origins of the Xuntian Clan are actually connected to the Heaven and Earth Clan of the Giant World.

It seems the Xuntian Clan is quite good at keeping secrets under wraps.

But there were simply too many people coming today.

Sharing these secrets while chatting isn't much of an issue.

After all, the Xuntian Clan doesn't shy away from its own origins at all.

They even take pride in being part of the Heaven and Earth Clan.

So, even if clan members chat about these things, no one will stop them or mind.

On the contrary, many people love to hear these secrets.

At this moment, Xu Zimei was sitting in a grand hall.

Since the birthday banquet is to be held tomorrow, but everyone arrived today.

Luckily, Xuntian Mansion is large enough.

There are even many vacant accommodations.

So arranging for all these people to stay isn't a big problem.

But it's not easy gathering together like this; how could they all stay in their rooms?

Everyone came to this hall, began chatting, and gathering information.

"Cousin, I heard you've made quite a name for yourself in the Western Land. If I get a chance to go there, you'll have to take care of me!"

"No problem, no problem. I can't guarantee elsewhere, but in the Western Land, you can find me anytime; I can sort out anything."

"Cousin, I heard you married the Dragon Son of the Black Sea. I'm wondering if there's anything fun in the Black Sea; we should visit you when there's a chance."

"Younger brother, what gift have you prepared for this birthday banquet? Tell us and let us broaden our horizons."

The crowd was engaged in lively discussions.

They talked about anything and everything.

After all, grand and reunified gatherings like this might not happen even once in hundreds of years.

If it weren't for the Old Lady, these people might not have many opportunities to gather again before they die.

The members of the Xuntian Clan aren't actually that numerous.

Compared to other ancient clans, their population is considered small.

But the family excels in nurturing the younger generations.

The clan's disciples are spread across various parts of the Heavenly Burial Grounds.

Many of them have achieved considerable success.

According to the family rules, any accomplished disciple gets material support from the family for training.

But those with less aptitude return to the family to manage the family's businesses and work for the family.

The people gathered here have varying degrees of accomplishment.

Therefore, many began forging connections.

Even around Xu Zimei, countless people appeared assisting and currying favor with him.

After all, Xu Zimei is the nominal Young Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan.

Even if this Young Clan Leader seemed to have achieved nothing, possessing no particular skills.

His identity and status are evident.

Just being the Clan Leader's son is more than enough for many people to strive a lifetime.

It's like ordinary people working hard a lifetime.

They can't compare to those born as the child of a top wealthy person.

How can they compete?

Thus, at this moment, with many currying favor, Xu Zimei remained calm.

He chatted with these people.

He could hear a lot of news from them.

He even managed to gather some secrets of the Heavenly Burial Grounds.

These people came from various parts of the Burial Grounds, and their combined intelligence was astonishing.

...…

"Cousin Jiang, what fun things have happened at Sky View Corner these past years? Tell us all about it."

"I heard that not long ago, Cousin Jiang forcibly took a Saintess."

"Truly as impressive as ever!"

At this moment, someone suddenly turned the spotlight on Xu Zimei, starting to mock him.

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Such matters are truly disgraceful.

Even though everyone here is a disciple of the Xuntian Clan.

Many care more about who has achieved more, whose abilities are stronger, who has fared better over the years.

Rather than relying solely on family status and becoming a pretentious young master.

Because Xu Zimei's predecessor, Jiang Rui, was known for such behavior.

Many disciples with slight abilities were unwilling to associate with him.

Only those who were of average talent, knowing there's little hope for them, would curry favor with him.

Xu Zimei wasn't angry, though.

He turned his gaze towards the person who just spoke.

It was that person who shifted the topic to himself.

He saw a young man with a knife scar on his face, appearing fierce and menacing.

His appearance was even somewhat ugly.

But he exuded a strong presence, sitting boldly, holding a large bowl of wine, laughing and joking with the crowd.

Xu Zimei knew the identity of the person.

His name was Jiang Zhe.

From a nominal perspective, he was a cousin.

Because his father was his uncle.

Who was brothers with his original father's Jiang Shoutian.

Years ago, they even competed for the position of Clan Leader.

If the competition had tilted the other way, then the Young Clan Leader title today might have been Jiang Zhe's.

And not to the original self.

But there are no "what ifs" in reality.

After Jiang Shoutian became Clan Leader, he slightly suppressed the opponent's influence.

To prevent any lingering ambitions.

Yet, being siblings in the same clan.

He dared not push too hard, fearing criticism from others.

Nonetheless, this turned his uncle's line into holding a grudge against Jiang Shoutian.

This feud even carried over to Jiang Rui's generation.

Knowing who it was, Xu Zimei initially wanted to avoid trouble.

His primary goal was to access the back mountain.

Yesterday he even went to check out the back mountain.

To see if he could sneak in.

But the scene shocked Xu Zimei.

Among the clouds above the back mountain, there sat an Ancient Buddha.

An Eight-Armed Ancient Buddha, in fact.

Xu Zimei found their presence puzzling and mysterious.

But he refrained from intruding and alerting them.

Because he picked up some information.

The Old Lady would take them direct lineage descendants to the back mountain during her birthday banquet.

No one knew the precise reason.

This information was relayed to Xu Zimei by Xuntian Mansion's steward.

Who also specifically advised Xu Zimei to bow his head when facing the Old Lady, never to look at her directly.

Clearly, the steward cared for Jiang Rui quite a bit.

...…

At this moment, although Xu Zimei wished to avoid conflict.

To keep attention away.

But he understood that someone like Jiang Rui is the kind who's stubborn and belligerent.

The more cowardly and averse you act, the more they bully you, being the sort who take advantage of the weak.

So now, Xu Zimei slowly stood up.

Walking step by step towards Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe was stunned, surprised that Jiang Rui would dare to act this way.

Knowing that Jiang Rui used to deliberately avoid him.

Because within Xuntian Mansion.

Youths' grievances couldn't involve adults.

Usually, youngsters settle them among themselves.

Truth be told, it's all fair play.

Even if Jiang Rui's father is the Young Clan Leader, he can't break this tradition.