I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2263 - 2262: Annihilation by Return to the Source, Only One Slash Remains

"Did the True Martial Holy Sect lose the True Martial Great Emperor, only to gain an Eternal Ancient Great Emperor?"

"If this is truly the case, then everyone else is in grave danger."

The onlookers gazed upwards at the firmament, their expressions tinged with pity.

High above, within the celestial expanse, the Ten Kings and Two Ancestors were locked in an intense struggle against Xu Zimei.

After Seventh King Jue Mingzi's assault was repelled, the remaining combatants ceased holding back, unleashing a barrage of relentless attacks.

Yu Hengzi precisely manipulated the Big Dipper Stars.

Jiang Chenzi summoned forth the immense Changhe river.

Sumeru employed crushing spatial pressure to suppress.

The collective might of the Ten Kings, with their varied unique powers and attributes, rained down indiscriminately.

Even the Emei Leader and the Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor

Were not sparing in their efforts.

The Emei Leader's right hand began to spin, its formidable force converging into her palm, propelling a momentum that shook the heavens.

A 'Booming' sound signified the extreme pressure being exerted.

Concurrently, the Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor wielded an ancient pine, its massive form stretching across the sky, its roots intricately entwined around him.

This ancient pine stood with unyielding steadfastness.

As the onslaught of attacks landed, Xu Zimei remained completely still, making no attempt to evade.

He faced the tempestuous onslaught with a serene composure, as if confronting a mere chaotic storm.

Yet, these powerful attacks, when striking Xu Zimei, seemed to vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the vast ocean, causing no disturbance whatsoever.

This unfathomable outcome left everyone completely stunned.

They had exerted their full strength, yet none of their attacks could penetrate Xu Zimei's defenses, a truly terrifying revelation.

"What... what dark magic did you employ?"

"Naturally, people tend to interpret what they cannot comprehend through means that offer them solace."

"If you find comfort in attributing this to sorcery to alleviate your own inadequacies, then so be it."

Xu Zimei responded with an air of calm.

"Having traversed the Ten Million Great Dao, I have discovered a novel technique perfectly suited for testing upon you.

"As Xu Zimei spoke these words, his right hand slowly extended forward.

"I christen this technique 'Return to Source Destruction'."

"Wherever even the faintest traces of your existence linger, I can trace them back to their origin and utterly annihilate them."

Within Xu Zimei's extended right palm,

Countless shimmering crystals began to rotate.

Upon closer examination, it became apparent that these crystals contained the essence of various attacks.

These were precisely the attacks previously launched by the Ten Kings and Two Ancestors.

They had not been repelled; rather, they had been absorbed the moment they struck Xu Zimei.

"What is your intention?" The Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor felt a palpable sense of unease.

"Return to Source Destruction fundamentally targets the origin point."

Xu Zimei carefully extracted one of the crystals.

Within it resided the manifestation of a Nether Hand, which had been formed during Jue Mingzi's formidable attack.

"This crystal represents your very life force; it is intrinsically linked to you. Should this crystal be shattered, so too shall be your death."

In the very next instant, a resounding 'bang' reverberated through the air.

Xu Zimei had crushed the crystal, and Jue Mingzi, who was still in the firmament, contorted unnaturally.

He then violently exploded into a mist of blood.

"Seventh King!" The remaining Nine Kings cried out in shock,

Their voices filled with disbelief as they witnessed the gruesome demise.

Each of their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

"Curse this! Curse this!"

"We absolutely cannot allow him to shatter any more crystals! Stop him at all costs!" someone desperately shouted.

These crystals encapsulated their powers from mere moments ago.

Because the energy contained within originated directly from them.

By tracing it back to its source, their true forms were revealed, and subsequent destruction ensued.

This 'Return to Source Destruction' was an unfathomably potent method, virtually unstoppable regardless of distance or defensive measures taken.

Its effectiveness was absolute, unless one's own strength vastly surpassed the inevitable backlash.

The remaining Nine Kings no longer dared to hesitate.

Under the lead of Boss Tian Hengzi, they all surged towards Xu Zimei in a unified charge.

Without a second thought, they unleashed their full powers, resembling a surging, unending river.

Their combined momentum was magnificent and earth-shattering.

Despite this overwhelming assault, Xu Zimei remained unhurried, calmly proceeding to crush crystal after crystal.

Successive 'Boom, boom' explosions echoed throughout the firmament.

Three more were obliterated when they were still ten meters away from Xu Zimei.

Three others met their end when they closed to within five meters.

The final three managed to reach within a meter, only to explode the instant they attempted to get closer.

The sheer spectacle of these repeated destructions left the onlookers almost breathless.

The Ten Kings, the illustrious founders of the Jade Void Sect, perished one after another, falling like insignificant ants.

Their struggles were rendered utterly futile, completely matching the insignificance of ants.

The assembled crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with profound awe directed towards Xu Zimei.

Meanwhile, the Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor and the Emei Leader stood utterly stunned.

From being previously engaged in their own fierce skirmish, they now found themselves as the sole survivors.

Their gazes fixed upon the two remaining crystals held within Xu Zimei's grasp.

They swallowed hard, their hearts filled with mounting anxiety.

"Etern... Eternal Ancient Master, perhaps this entire situation is a mere misunderstanding."

The Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor could not restrain himself from speaking, his tone noticeably softening.

"A misunderstanding?" Xu Zimei inquired, a faint smile gracing his lips.

"Pray tell, where does this misunderstanding lie? Explain it to me."

"We harbors no intention of engaging in a fight to the death with the True Martial Holy Sect; this was merely a dispute over territory."

"It was unnecessary, truly unnecessary." The Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor hastily declared.

"Our Opening Mountain Sect solemnly assures that we shall never again trespass into the Heaven Extreme Realm."

"I require no such promises; my trust lies solely with words spoken by those who are already deceased," Xu Zimei responded with a chilling laugh.

The heart of the Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor trembled violently at his words.

Then, the Emei Leader beside him could not restrain herself any longer.

With a raise of her hands, she summoned Mount Emei, directing its descent to crash down upon Xu Zimei.

"Mount Lu, we are like meat on the chopping block.

Since he intends to kill us, why should we lose our dignity?"

The Emei Leader shouted defiantly.

"It is better to fight for even a slim chance of survival."

The colossal Mount Emei began its descent from above.

Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor sighed inwardly, shaking his head slightly.

He knew that victory was highly improbable.

Yet, there seemed to be no other viable option.

Xu Zimei certainly would not show them any mercy.

Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor lifted his hand, and the mystical Mount Lu ascended through the swirling mist.

It moved in conjunction with Mount Emei, intending to crush Xu Zimei.

Facing these colossal, descending mountains, Xu Zimei remained completely unfazed.

He had not rushed to crush his opponents' cores.

Instead, gripping his sword, Tyrant Shadow, with its tip aligned perfectly with his determined gaze, he pierced through the very heavens.

"Slash!"

An majestic and immensely powerful force emanated from his simple call.

A brilliant sword light streaked across the sky.

It seemed capable of cleaving through the infinite void itself.

"Boom..."

The imposing mountain peaks were utterly obliterated by the strike.

In the eyes of all observers, the world itself seemed to vanish in that instant.

Wherever one looked, there was naught but the sheer brilliance of the blade.

"Such a domineering sword strike," was Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor's final thought.

Immediately thereafter, along with their respective mountains, both Mount Lu Ancient Ancestor and the Emei Leader were annihilated without a trace.

An profound silence fell over the world.

The only sound that could be heard was Xu Zimei's deliberate sheathing of his sword.