Chapter 2460: Integrity!

"Stop looking. He won't come, and he doesn't dare to! Hah, who do you think you are? You're nothing but a dog under his command. He used you to fight across the land, build achievements, and bolster his reputation as the Green Sage. Do you really think he'd risk his life for a dog?"

Lin Huan looked at Wan Zhen, who was tied to a wooden stake, and sneered disdainfully.

Today was the day of execution, and the first to be dealt with was Wan Zhen!

Wan Zhen's divine sea had been sealed, and he was bound to the stake using the unique techniques of Qiyuan Mountain, completely unable to move.

He occasionally glanced toward the horizon, not hoping for that figure to appear.

On the contrary, he feared that person would show up!

Regardless of their personal bond, that person was humanity's last hope.

If he fell at the hands of his own people, humanity would truly have no hope left.

Wan Zhen was different from others; he had a broad vision and cared for the world.

It was precisely for this reason that he had the best relationship with Ye Yuan.

Hearing Lin Huan's mockery, he sneered, "Where were you lords when we were fighting on the front lines? If anyone is exploiting others, it's you despicable scoundrels using the strong from all races, isn't it? Does the name Green Sage need such battles to prove itself? Hah, if I'm a dog, then you're worse than a pig or a dog!"

Lin Huan's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Ridiculous! If not for our ancestor and the eight Dao Ancestors holding the line, the Tongtian Realm would have fallen long ago! How dare you flaunt your meager contributions before this emperor?"

Wan Zhen burst into laughter, "Hahaha... That's hilarious! Your ancestor holding the line? They're scheming to get their hands on the secrets within Ye Yuan! If they truly cared for humanity, they would have already marched into the Abyss World! If they don't go now, are they waiting until after the cycle of heaven's way?"

Slap!

A resounding slap landed on Wan Zhen's face, sending blood spraying from his mouth.

The weight of a Heavenly Five Decline's slap was immense.

Lin Huan snorted, "Sharp tongue! Now that Ye Yuan's reputation as a traitor is confirmed, I'd like to see how he faces the heroes of the world!"

"Pfft!"

Wan Zhen spat out a mouthful of blood and said disdainfully, "You dare call yourself a hero? Where's your face?"

"Third Grandfather, don't waste words with him! The time has come; let's begin," Lin Lang said disdainfully from the side.

Lin Huan nodded and announced loudly, "The time has come. It seems Ye Yuan has already betrayed his oath and defected to the divine race! He won't come! Of course, Wan Zhen, in collusion with Ye Yuan, released Tianhe, a heinous crime! Now, this emperor will execute heaven's justice and impose the ultimate punishment!"

Lin Lang stepped forward, holding a jade tray.

On the jade tray lay rows of small daggers.

These daggers were called Annihilation Bone-Eating Blades, extremely cruel instruments of torture.

When driven into a cultivator's body, they would gradually sever their life force without causing immediate death.

The sensation was ten thousand times more agonizing than being sliced to pieces!

Lin Huan picked up a small dagger, waved it in front of Wan Zhen, and said smugly, "Boy, I'm sure you've heard of the Annihilation Bone-Eating Blades, right? Today, you'll get to taste their flavor! This is the fate of betraying humanity!"

"Pfft!"

Wan Zhen spat, but unfortunately, it didn't hit Lin Huan.

Yet there was no trace of fear on his face, only anger.

He was angry at their lack of ambition!

He grieved for their misfortune!

Humanity's strongest were actually such selfish individuals who disregarded the world for personal gain!

Seeing that Wan Zhen showed no fear, Lin Huan felt somewhat disappointed.

But he didn't care; he had yet to see anyone withstand the Annihilation Bone-Eating Blades!

Thud!

Without any hesitation, Lin Huan drove the dagger straight into Wan Zhen's heart.

"Ugh!"

A heart-wrenching pain instantly spread through every limb and bone.

Wan Zhen involuntarily let out a muffled groan, and cold sweat instantly soaked his entire body.

But he endured it, refusing to cry out.

Lin Huan frowned, displeased with Wan Zhen's reaction.

At this point, he should be writhing in pain and begging for mercy!

"Hah, quite the tough one, aren't you? Let's see how long you can hold out!"

Lin Huan sneered and drove in another dagger.

"Ugh!"

Wan Zhen let out another muffled groan, but still stubbornly refused to make a sound.

"Ha... haha, disappointed, aren't you? Did you think I'd break down and beg for mercy? You're overthinking it! None of Lord Green Sage's subordinates are cowards! Go ahead... do your worst. If I utter a single sound, I, Wan Zhen, am unworthy to be Lord Green Sage's subordinate!"

Wan Zhen gasped through the pain as he spoke.

Lin Huan's expression turned extremely ugly.

Wan Zhen's stubbornness moved many of the strong present.

"With such integrity, I refuse to believe that Lord Green Sage would betray humanity!"

"Indeed, as the saying goes, 'If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked.' Facing the torture of the Annihilation Bone-Eating Blades without even a frown—this is absolutely not something a traitor could do!"

"Too much! This is truly too much! I feel that the Life Dao Ancestor is simply slandering him!"

...

Everyone knew the terror of the Annihilation Bone-Eating Blades; describing them as 'gnawing bones and consuming the soul' was not an exaggeration.

Yet, facing such a horrific punishment, Wan Zhen remained expressionless. How strong must his will be?

If even a subordinate possessed such a powerful will, how could the Green Sage himself betray humanity?

Many murmurs reached Lin Huan's ears, fueling his anger.

Thud!

Another dagger!

Yet Wan Zhen only let out another muffled groan.

His face was already as pale as paper, clearly in extreme agony.

But still, he showed no sign of backing down!

Thus, dagger after dagger, Wan Zhen never uttered a single sound.

Several times, he fainted from the pain and woke up again.

Yet even so, he did not cry out.

He used his actions to defend the words he had spoken!

Lin Huan's expression grew darker and darker.

He hadn't expected Wan Zhen to be so stubborn.

"Hmph! Since that's the case, then die!" Lin Huan raised another dagger, about to plunge it into Wan Zhen's body.

"Stop!" Just then, an angry shout rang out.

An immensely powerful aura approached from afar.

It was the aura of a Rule-level powerhouse!

Almost simultaneously, from the direction of Qiyuan Mountain, another powerful aura surged.

The Sacred Ancestor High Priest looked furiously at the Fire Ancestor and roared, "You've gone too far! Stop the execution immediately, or I will unleash a massacre today!"

The Fire Ancestor said calmly, "Brother Yi, this man's reputation as a traitor has been confirmed. Now that the execution is taking place before the world, you have no reason to interfere."

The Sacred Ancestor High Priest was enraged, "Bullshit! Confirmed by whom? What evidence do you have?"

The Fire Ancestor remained unruffled and said calmly, "He released Tianhe together with Ye Yuan—that is an ironclad fact."

The Sacred Ancestor High Priest was so furious he nearly choked, "Weng Xian, I was truly blind to have refined pills for an ingrate like you!"