I Truly Am The Villian

Its body was covered in barbs all over.

Furthermore, the monster had two horns on its head and one on its nose, resembling the horns of a rhinoceros.

Even more terrifying were the tusks at the sides of its mouth, which dramatically curved upwards.

They were almost on par with the sharp horns on top of its head.

From a distance, it seemed as if it had five horns in total.

Its back, including the crooks of its arms at the elbow positions,

was adorned with patches of something that resembled deep purple Crystal Stones.

The Crystal Stones were clear and transparent, seemingly containing a Supreme terror within them.

Its two front claws were thick and powerful, as well as incredibly sharp.

The mere sight of them could make one’s heart palpitate with fear.

Every attack from the monster could tear open the Space it passed through.

An endless Dark aura emanated from all around its body.

Dark Spiritual Energy swirled around, surging through the Space all around it.

The people currently fighting it should be the same ones who rode on the same ship as Xu Zimei before.

Although they were superior in numbers, they were no match for this monster.

With each attack from the monster, people were injured or even met Death, to varying degrees.

"We should retreat, we’re simply no match for this monster," someone in the crowd yelled.

"At this rate, we’ll all be annihilated."

"So many have already sacrificed their lives; do you really feel content leaving things as they are now?

Besides, even this monster will run out of energy eventually; let’s all just hold on for a while longer."

Some were reluctant to leave and were enticing the people present to stay.

Xu Zimei stood on a withered tree nearby, feet planted on the top branches.

Observing the situation below from midair.

Setting aside the battle between the people and the monster for a moment,

Xu Zimei discovered a bed of flowers behind the monster, concealed by a thick shrub.

The shrubs encircled the floral bed, and even vines had grown all over them, sprawling upwards and covering the flowers.

Many Mysterious Medicines grew within this bed.

Xu Zimei had not even seen many of them before, suggesting they were either extremely rare,

or extinct.

Among these herbs, one particular flower stood out conspicuously.

Based on the appearance of the flower, Xu Zimei recognized it as a Bauhinia Flower.

The flower’s stem was only about twenty centimeters long, covered with sharp barbs.

It had four petals that were a reddish-purple color.

But at this moment, the flower was enveloped in a very thick Evil Qi and Demonic Qi.

Amidst this Demonic Qi, ceaseless roars, screams, and wails could be heard.

Moreover, each petal bore a face.

With a nose, eyes, and a mouth.

The expressions on these faces varied.

The four petals bore expressions of joy, anger, sorrow, and resentment, respectively.

Xu Zimei watched the petals, noting that the petals seemed to be watching him back.

The expressions appeared to be mocking him.

Each expression carried a different meaning.

Xu Zimei did not have time to get closer to examine them as those fighting below had discovered his presence.

"My friend, lend us your strength. There’s strength in numbers," someone from below shouted.

"After killing this monster, we will share the remaining treasures equally."

Upon hearing these words, Xu Zimei remained still and did not move from his spot.

He laughed and said, "I am just passing by, the treasure will belong to whoever has the destiny."

Xu Zimei then started to back away.

As the figure of Xu Zimei vanished from their sight, the emotions of those people finally relaxed.

After all, no one wanted someone watching from the sidelines, disengaged, while they fought a life-and-death battle.

...…

"Have you seen it clearly?" After reaching a secluded spot, Xu Zimei summoned Bai Meng and asked.

"That creature is a Purple Heart Absolute Flame Beast," Bai Meng replied.

"It belongs to the creatures of the Cosmos Ze Era.

However, before the destruction of that epoch, they should have gone extinct.

Unexpectedly, they have reappeared in the new era."

"And what about that flower?" Xu Zimei continued to inquire.

"I’ve never seen it before, and its aura is very strange," Bai Meng said, shaking his head.

"This is getting interesting," Xu Zimei chuckled.

He said, "If creatures that should have been extinct are reappearing, then the secrets of this island must indeed be numerous!"

"Does Your Highness wish to possess that flower?" Bai Meng asked.

"To the fated it shall belong. I feel that flower is fated for me," Xu Zimei responded.

"Then why did you just now?" Bai Meng asked, puzzled.

Just now, Xu Zimei clearly could have slain those people and the Purple Heart Absolute Flame Beast, and he could have acquired the Bauhinia Flower steeped in dense Evil Qi.

But he left instead.

"What if the flower is dangerous?" Xu Zimei responded.

"Someone willing must play the role of the scapegoat."

"What does Your Highness intend?" Bai Meng seemed to grasp something.

"You go and slay that Purple Heart Flame Beast. Ignore everything else," Xu Zimei said indifferently.

"Let those people fight over it themselves."

"I understand," Bai Meng nodded slightly.

Demonic Qi surged around him as he strode into the air and flew off into the distance.

Xu Zimei, standing in midair, gazed in the direction of the Purple Heart Flame Beast, observing everything.

...

At this moment in the battle, it was clear that the combatants had reached their limit and could not hold out any longer.

"I said we should leave earlier, and we could have escaped, but you all were too greedy for those treasures," someone complained.

"Are we to meet our demise here today?"

Just as everyone was despairing, they saw a surge of Demonic Qi shoot from afar.

It struck the Purple Heart Flame Beast heavily on its back.

The creature let out a pained cry and looked up into the sky with an angry roar.

Only to see Bai Meng standing aloft in the firmament, looking down upon it from on high.

Sensing Bai Meng’s imposing presence, the Purple Heart Flame Beast trembled slightly.

Its animal instincts filled it with fear.

Its intuition told it that the person above was terrifying.

It wanted to flee, yet it saw an overwhelming Way of Inquiry sweeping from the edges of the sky.

The power of the Way detonated throughout the space.

Direct suppression descended.

The Purple Heart Flame Beast lowered its body, not even daring to entertain thoughts of resistance.

Bai Meng snorted coldly, and Demon Qi fused with Demon Flame.

It transformed into a Demonic Blade.

The Demonic Blade crossed the Wugeng Void, shattering all space.

It cut through time to arrive.

The bystanders below only saw a flash of dark brilliance before their eyes, not even having time to react.

From the tip of its head horn, the Purple Heart Flame Beast was split in two.

Its massive body was cleaved apart from the middle.

Black blood spurted out, and a foul stench pervaded the area.

Witnessing this sight, Bai Meng uttered a light snort.

Then with a swirl of his black robe, he vanished into the sky, Traceless and unseen.

All this happened too swiftly.

The people watching from below still had stunned expressions on their faces.

Standing still, they looked at the dead creature and the lingering Demonic Qi above, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"The creature is dead, isn’t it?" someone murmured after a long while, tentatively speaking.