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I Really Am A Villain

I Truly Am The Villian, 我真的是反派啊

Native Language Chinese

Released 2019

AuthorRegretful Lovelife, 情史尽成悔

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 2835

Translated Ch.: 2081

Rank: #343

Last Update: March 13, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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I Really Am A Villain is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Drama and more. Written by the author Regretful Lovelife. 2,081 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

After being defeated by the protagonist Chu Yang, Xu Zimo unexpectedly returned back to the days of his youth, carrying with him the complete memories from his past life!
The days of security when he was the young master of the True Martial Sacred Ground, back when his father was the Vice-Lord. The carefree days before Chu Yang destroyed him, his father and his sect.
But something was off. Wasn’t reincarnation supposed to be reserved for main protagonist? Yet his role was that of a villain!
Xu Zimo resolved himself! As a true villain, he will kill Chu Yang, execute his lovers, steal his good fortune and loot all of his treasures!
In this new timeline, he will walk against his fate, seize the Heaven’s Will and ascend as the Grand Emperor of the world!
This is the story of a villain who rises step by step to become the ultimate dark overlord.

📂 System Interface: The Eternal Villain Blueprint

I Really Am A Villain is a massive, ongoing Xianxia epic (2800+ chapters) that subverts the traditional “Reincarnated Hero” trope. Instead of a hero returning to save the world, we follow Xu Zimo, a classic “villain” who was defeated and killed by the protagonist, Chu Yang, in his first life.

After unexpectedly reincarnating back into his youth with his memories intact, Xu Zimo rejects the path of redemption. He decides to embrace his role as a villain with absolute conviction, aiming to slaughter the original protagonist, seize the “Heaven’s Will,” and become the dark overlord of the universe.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Reincarnation Memory	Cheat Ability	Xu Zimo knows the location of every major artifact, the trajectory of “lucky” encounters, and the weaknesses of his future enemies.
True Martial Sacred Ground	Starting Faction	Unlike most MCs who start in backwater villages, Xu Zimo starts as the “Young Master” of one of the world’s most powerful sects.
The Round Disk	Mysterious Artifact	The source of his reincarnation. It later evolves into a “True Fate” continent that he creates and manages.
Heaven’s Will	Narrative Engine	The ultimate prize in the world. Only one person per generation can carry it to become a Grand Emperor.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Xu Zimo)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Personality	Ruthless & Filial	He is a “scumbag” to the world—unpredictable, cunning, and vicious—but treats his allies and parents with genuine warmth and loyalty.
Philosophy	“Winner Writes History”	He believes there is no objective good or evil; only the winner gets to paint themselves as the hero and the loser as the villain.
Combat Style	Absolute Domination	He doesn’t look for “fair fights.” He uses his background, resources, and overwhelming strength to crush enemies before they can grow.
Moral Alignment	Chaotic Evil / Neutral Evil	He will slaughter an entire city if he’s in a bad mood, yet he adheres to a strict code of personal loyalty.

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Gray" Narrative. The author intentionally writes characters with complex, often selfish motivations. The "Hero" Chu Yang is portrayed as a hardworking underdog, while the "Villainess" Baili Xiao is a woman using the only tools she has (manipulation/beauty) to escape poverty.

The "Bloat" Warning. Like many long-running webnovels, this series suffers from repetitive cycles (e.g., "You dare offend my sect!" followed by face-slapping). Readers suggest focusing on the overarching revenge plot rather than every minor sect conflict.

Soft Resets. As Xu Zimo ascends to higher realms (Outer Heaven, etc.), the story occasionally feels like it's "restarting" as he enters new sects and deals with similar drama at a higher power scale.

"I don't aim to be a villain; I aim to be a winner. Because history is written by the victors."

2800+ Chapters (Ongoing). A tale of absolute power and the refusal to be a pawn of fate.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–300 (The Eastern Continent): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent. Watching a Young Master use his status to bully the "Protagonist" is a refreshing subversion of the genre.

Ch. 301–1500 (The Path to Great Emperor): ⭐⭐⭐ – Repetitive. The power-up cycles become very standard for Xianxia, though the unique "True Fate" continent expansion remains interesting.

Ch. 1501–Current (The Outer Heavens): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Scale. The stakes move from local sect politics to cosmic battles against previous Grand Emperors and divine entities.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A high-quality "Evil MC" novel for those who are tired of protagonists who win via the "moral high ground."

Writing Quality: 8/10. The author has a distinct philosophical voice and plans plot hooks hundreds of chapters in advance.

Character Design: 7/10. While Xu Zimo is a "Gary Stu," his refusal to be a "good person" makes him more interesting than the average hero.

World Building: 9/10. The world is massive, with layers of history, extinct races, and a unique "shared universe" connection to Emperor's Domination.

Pacing: 4/10. Extremely slow. The sheer volume of "face-slapping" filler can make the 2800+ chapter count feel daunting.

The Good: The MC is consistently "evil" to his enemies. He doesn't have a sudden change of heart. If he says he will kill your family, he generally does.

The Bad: The "Butterfly Effect" is weak. Despite Xu Zimo’s massive changes to the timeline, the world often forces itself back onto a "track" that allows the original protagonist to keep popping up.

The Archetype: The "Anti-Destiny Overlord." He isn't fighting for justice; he's fighting because he refuses to let a "Ring Grandpa" or "Fate" decide how his story ends.

Verdict: A "Must-Read" for fans of Reverend Insanity or Warlock of the Magical World who want a protagonist with high social status and zero mercy.

Pacing Note: This is a massive, slow-burn epic with repetitive 'sect conflict' cycles. If you're here for the main revenge plot against the original protagonist, focus on the overarching narrative and skim the filler.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xu Zimo (The Reincarnated Overlord), Chu Yang (The Original "Protagonist" Rival).

Power System: Emperor-Tier Cultivation fueled by the [True Fate] World Creation system.

Themes: Villainous Reincarnation, "Winner Writes History" Philosophy, Revenge, Stealing the Protagonist's Luck.

Similar To: Emperor’s Domination, Reverend Insanity

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