I Truly Am The Villian

The old man stood by the river, holding a fishing rod without bait.

The cold breeze blew, and the river water rippled.

This place was exceptionally peaceful, unlike other turbulent areas of the Palace of the Sea.

"You won't catch any fish without bait," Xu Zimei descended from the steps and said calmly.

"The bait has just arrived," the old man hinted.

Just as he finished speaking, the fishing rod in his hand began to shake.

"Splash, splash."

Countless fish in the river seemed to go crazy, biting at the old man's fishing rod.

The originally calm river surface instantly became turbulent, as if the fishing rod had a special attraction.

The old man flicked his right hand, and suddenly a dozen fish flew out of the river.

His movements were agile, immediately setting up a grill by the river and starting to roast the fish.

From time to time, he added some seasonings.

Sitting on a stone by the river, the old man paid no heed to his clothes being soaked by the river water.

Until the fish were cooked, he tossed a few to Xu Zimei first.

He laughed and said, "Isn't it delightful to have a friend from afar."

Then the old man started eating on his own, opening his mouth wide to devour a dozen fish at once.

As he ate, he continued, "This river goes straight into Immortal Island.

There's a super powerful force on Immortal Island, the Hundred Nether Sect, famous for their golden fish.

They insist on releasing the golden fish, letting them swim down the river to our Palace of the Sea."

Hearing this, Xu Zimei pondered.

What is the significance of the old man's words?

Has the Hundred Nether Sect already sided with the Sea Beast Tribe?

This is not impossible; some on Immortal Island may defend their homeland with their lives, while others may surrender to survive.

In any place, in any era, there is no shortage of traitors.

"Hundred Nether Sect?

What sort of rabble, never heard of them," Xu Zimei said dismissively.

The old man intended to pressure Xu Zimei with the mention of the Hundred Nether Sect, trying to convey their strength even before negotiations began.

The Sea Beast Tribe had allies on Immortal Island, but Xu Zimei showed no interest in discussing it, considering the Hundred Nether Sect insignificant.

He cared not for the fate of Immortal Island, even if the Sea Beasts annihilated it completely, Xu Zimei wouldn't blink an eye.

His only concern was whether the Old Tree was the Inferior Corpse he was seeking.

"Since I'm here, let's get to the point, no more idle talk."

Xu Zimei said directly.

"Immortal Island is preparing to attack Death Swamp, and they need your help.

Joining forces is the only way to have a chance of victory."

The old man laughed hearing this.

"You want us to cooperate with those blood meals?"

The humans of Immortal Island were regarded as blood meals by the Sea Beasts, meant for the Old Tree's resurrection.

Xu Zimei wasn't polite, directly replying, "What about you, aren't you blood meals as well?"

"What does it matter? As long as we kill those humans, the Old Tree won't have enough for resurrection," the old man replied calmly.

"You're wrong, if the Old Tree wants to resurrect, none of you will escape,"

Xu Zimei shook his head and said, "From the moment your bloodline was altered, you were doomed.

Your only choice is to defeat the Old Tree."

"Moreover, the Old Tree can't resurrect. If he truly perishes, you bloodline practitioners won't escape death."

"Certain events can't be guaranteed, if it truly happens, it's the course of fate,"

The old man shook his head in reply.

"In any case, the Old Tree is unbeatable.

If you enter Death Swamp, it's certain death, and our Sea Beast Tribe stands to benefit,"

"Is this really what you think?" Xu Zimei stared at the old man, smiling calmly.

"If Immortal Island fails this time, the Old Tree's resurrection will only be accelerated.

Your Sea Beast Tribe won't escape; once in the game, you're pawns, and until the player is defeated, there's no peace."

Hearing this, the old man was unusually silent for a moment.

He was the Clan Leader of the Sea Beast Tribe, the true Sea King.

He couldn't afford self-deception in his actions.

He was more aware of the current situation than anyone.

It's essentially a dead end!

The Old Tree is unbeatable.

"If even the Divine Emperor couldn't defeat Death Swamp, what makes you think you can?"

The Sea King voiced his concerns.

This isn't merely a matter of winning or losing.

This battle risks everything.

If lost, nothing remains.

That's why both the Sea King and Immortal Island are extremely cautious.

Because no one can afford the price of failure.

Hearing the Sea King's words, Xu Zimei smiled.

"Gather all forces and engage in a decisive battle with Death Swamp, this is your last chance.

You're lucky to have encountered me; otherwise, defeat would be certain."

Xu Zimei extended his right hand, curse power swirling around his fingertips.

The curse power was incredibly real.

Seeing Xu Zimei's right hand, the Sea King's expression changed.

He grabbed Xu Zimei's right hand.

"Cursed Body, yes, it's the Cursed Body, have you succeeded?"

Regarding the issue of the Cursed Body, not only Immortal Island but the entire Sea Beast Tribe had been researching.

Unfortunately, none had succeeded.

With a Cursed Body, one need not fear curse power.

The fundamental issue of Death Swamp would be resolved.

"Not us, I solved it myself," Xu Zimei replied.

"You can't do it because the method is unique.

I'm not being stingy, but presently I'm your hope."

"Let me ponder more," the Sea King mused.

This information was overwhelming for him.

Perhaps this was the only chance.

But it might also lead to defeat.

"How about it?" Xu Zimei asked.

After a while, the Sea King stood up and said, "I'm willing, but even though I'm the Clan Leader, this matter is too significant.

I need to discuss with others in the tribe."

"Alright, but I'm short on time. I hope for an answer today," Xu Zimei replied.

The Sea King nodded.

Suddenly he said, "Why don't you listen in, if there's anything, you can address it on the spot."

"Seems the Sea Beast Tribe isn't united," Xu Zimei chuckled, implying something.

The Sea King waved his hand.

He opened his hand and roared.

This seemed to signal something.

Immediately, the entire Palace of the Sea began to shake.

If Xu Zimei's previous battle only disturbed part of the Sea Beasts.

Now, all the sea creatures awoke from their slumber.

The Sea King softly called.

"I trouble the Seven Martial Gods Elders to wait for me in the Council Hall."

Xu Zimei and the Sea King rose into the air together, the Sea King leading the way.

The Council Hall of the Sea Beast Tribe was actually a sea region, and when Xu Zimei arrived, several massive beings were already seated there.

Within the Sea Beast Tribe, apart from the Sea King, all other sea creatures seemed enormous.

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