I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2498 - 2497: Gentleman Sword Wang Chengling—A Million Lives Are Worthless

Upon hearing Frenzied Blade's words, everyone understood.

The days ahead for the Star Sea Bandit will be challenging.

The influence of the Divine Armament World and Delta Alliance in the central region is significant.

As this news spreads out,

any appearance of the Star Sea Bandit is likely to be reported instantly.

And it's not just the central region; even the entire Third Star System carries certain risks.

Unless the Star Sea Bandit leaves the Third Star System for another system.

However, the cost of interstellar travel is not something easily affordable.

Seeing everyone deeply engaged in discussion, Frenzied Blade lowered his hand again and continued speaking.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's not dwell on this matter."

"Next, let's discuss the issue regarding Misty Island."

"Everyone knows that the restrictions of Misty Island require the lives of a million people to disperse the mist."

"I think remaining stalemated here isn't productive, so our Delta Alliance has taken action first."

"We've raided a population of one million in the small world to open the restrictions of Misty Island."

"But after all, it's a million people. To prevent accusations of murder from the beneficiaries, I've brought these million people here today."

With a wave of Frenzied Blade's hand,

a peculiar power was projected onto the void from the All-Encompassing Mother Cauldron.

In the void, images of the million people were projected.

Crowded, heads everywhere.

It's hard to imagine the vast number of one million people being packed into this cauldron.

Accompanying this projection, one could even hear their curses and pleas for mercy.

"Delta Alliance, your lust leads to heinous acts; you will face retribution sooner or later."

"Your actions will provoke retaliation from all minor worlds."

"Mercy, sirs, don't kill me; I'll do anything you ask."

Listening to the chaotic sounds, Frenzied Blade surveyed everyone around him.

He finally said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am fair."

"Today, you decide the fate of these people."

"Anyone opposed to using them to fulfill Misty Island's restrictions can step forward now."

This made everyone tense inside.

Although previously, they thought the Delta Alliance was audacious and extreme in its actions,

some even criticized them privately.

Still, deep down, they hoped to enjoy the fruits and enter Misty Island,

letting Delta Alliance bear the infamy.

But unexpectedly, the members of Delta Alliance were smarter than that.

Recognizing that slaughtering a million people wasn't trivial,

they opted for a public voting approach.

If people disagree, they won't force it.

But if everyone agrees, then all present will be murderers.

No need to blame each other later.

Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke first; silence enveloped the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, does silence mean consent? Can I interpret it this way?" Frenzied Blade sneered.

He knew human nature was so feeble.

Selfish, each tending to their own affairs; this is humanity's reality at its peak.

Perhaps there's goodness in human nature.

But this goodness is just a small part.

Hidden within the majority of evil, there's a tiny fragment of goodness.

If it doesn't concern oneself, it can be ignored, or one can act virtuously.

But once involved, many can't remain indifferent.

"I disagree." Suddenly, amid the silent crowd, a voice rang loudly.

A man, wearing a longsword and dressed in white, stepped forward.

"For the sake of a treasure, sacrificing a million lives is outright murder, and I can't concur."

"Oh..."

Frenzied Blade glanced at the man.

Asked, "Anyone else? Minority follows the majority; we are fair."

"It's Gentleman Sword Wang Chengling," someone whispered.

The man stepped forward with his sword, exuding Haoran Righteousness.

Many had heard of his reputation.

His power was decent, but he often championed justice and helped the weak.

In many lower-tier worlds, he had a very good reputation.

"I didn't expect him to have such courage; we feel ashamed!"

"Though I feel ashamed, deep inside, I still desire to use a million lives to secure a chance to enter Misty Island."

After Wang Chengling stepped forward, no one followed him.

Someone then mentioned, "Ladies and gentlemen, rare treasures are hard to come by; why bother with others?"

"The weak can die for the strong like us; it's their honor."

"That's right, the weak must perish; why discuss humanity?"

"Cultivation is a joyous struggle against the heavens, a realm of competing sails and flowing currents, no place for compassion."

"Correct, correct, well said."

Someone responded sarcastically: "Wang Chengling, you wield the Gentleman Sword; we don't have your level of awareness."

"If Misty Island opens later, I suggest you don't enter; it's not fair to just talk."

To these comments, Wang Chengling remained calm.

He said softly, "I don't need to explain my actions to you."

"I merely express my viewpoint; you may disagree, but I won't force you."

Wang Chengling knew, with his strength he couldn't change much.

But he wanted to express his viewpoint.

He couldn't remain indifferent and cold-hearted while watching these people perish.

After glancing around, Frenzied Blade finally said, "It seems everyone else has no objections, so minority follows the majority."

"I will activate Misty Island's restrictions."

"If criticized later, everyone will jointly share the blame."

"Every person here is guilty."

As he spoke, Frenzied Blade, along with Slaughter Arrow and Blood Spear, controlled the All-Encompassing Mother Cauldron to the top of Misty Island.

Seven-colored light from the All-Encompassing Mother Cauldron soared to the heavens.

Surrounding mist continuously flowed.

Then the All-Encompassing Mother Cauldron slowly inverted, pouring over the top of Misty Island.

"Drop," Frenzied Blade and the other two shouted.

The three actually lacked the power to control the All-Encompassing Mother Cauldron, only borrowing it.

But simple devouring and releasing were manageable.

Without this cauldron, transporting a million people at once would've been impossible.

With the cauldron open, a million people fell like torrents into Misty Island.

Screams echoed nonstop.

This cruel scene made many avert their eyes.

Humans like beans, poured into a pot, then stirred to dissolve.

This is the plight of the weak.

As lives filled, the surrounding mist of Misty Island began to thin and disperse bit by bit.