I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 553 - 334 - Joint Responsibility_2

Chapter 553: 334 Chapter Joint Responsibility_2

Although it is Free Lighthouse Country, where gunfights happen every day,

people living here had long grown accustomed to various grand scenes.

But the scene before them now, they had never seen before.

On the distant horizon, a massive mushroom cloud was slowly rising.

Its top seemed to touch the edge of the sky, while its base was made of thick smoke and debris.

The spectacle was so shocking that everyone present stopped their activities and stared at the terrifying scene, filled with fear and confusion.

It was a sight only seen on television and the internet.

In reality, seeing it would make one think they were still dreaming.

"My goodness, is that a mushroom cloud?!" an elderly man said with a trembling voice, "Has some country declared war on us?"

His question immediately resonated with others, as people began to discuss and speculate whether this foretold the coming of a war.

Despite being some distance away from the explosion, the shock wave and the mushroom cloud were enough to make them sense the severity of the situation.

As modern people,

everyone generally knew what would result if major countries went to war—it could escalate into a nuclear war that could plunge the entire world into apocalypse.

The skies would no longer be blue, but covered in a thick layer of gray smoke. The achievements of human civilization over thousands of years would almost vanish into nothingness.

The once-prosperous cities would be left in ruins, skyscrapers turned into broken walls, and roads scattered with rusted vehicles, silently recounting past glories.

The few survivors would gather together to form small communities, relying on limited resources to live, cultivating crops that could grow in radioactive soil, fishing in contaminated waters...

Wait...

Radiation?!

The people heatedly discussing snapped back to this issue.

They could see the mushroom cloud.

The likely nuclear bomb and the radiation it brought could probably reach them, couldn’t it?

"We need to urgently notify the government!" a young man took out his phone, attempting to make a call.

But he found the signal was already unstable, evidently affected by some interference.

After a brief silence.

Everyone scattered.

People in the town started to take action, checking their houses for damage and organizing groups to seek assistance from the nearest cities.

In short, they began to act.

...

A similar scenario was also unfolding in many other places besides here.

However,

at this moment, these were already minor issues.

The governments of three countries were still closely monitoring Chen Yun’s movements.

And Chen Yun,

he was continuing the game that hadn’t ended yet.

He had just dealt with the mastermind located in Lighthouse Country, the remnants within Lighthouse Country had not yet been cleared, and the related participants in other countries had not been dealt with.

He had indeed promised to flex his muscles and eliminate several more participants.

So, Chen Yun, flying towards a villa complex on the West Coast of Lighthouse Country, was increasing his speed.

With his Super Intuition,

his next targets were very precise.

Among them, the main one was the family of that behind-the-scenes player, Larrenz Breve, who would definitely suffer collective punishment for Larrenz Breve’s actions.

Chen Yun thought,

Collective punishment is a quite interesting mechanism.

Collective punishment was an ancient penal system, commonly seen in the ancient society of Hua Country.

The basic ideology of this system was that when a person committed a crime or broke the rules, not only the individual, but also his relatives, neighbors, and even the entire family or related persons had to bear some responsibility and receive corresponding punishment.

The purpose of the collective punishment system was to reinforce mutual supervision and restraint among social members, thereby maintaining social order and the authority of the law. It assumed that there were close relationships and influences within families or groups, thus implying that the behavior of an individual should be the responsibility of the group.

At this moment,

Chen Yun thought it might be a good time to creatively apply the ancient system of collective punishment.

It could have a considerable deterrent effect.

Although collective punishment could lead to the involvement of innocents and might be misused, potentially harming social fairness and justice,

the collective punishment system helps to strengthen discipline and cohesion within a group.

It could also add some deterrence to Chen Yun’s rage this time.

Despite society generally believing that everyone should be held accountable for their personal actions and not be unduly affected by the actions of others,

Chen Yun was determined to do just that.

After all,

only absolute strength is absolute justice.

Only absolute decisiveness and cruelty can highlight absolute strength.

Regardless of the past,

Chen Yun now thought so.

During his contemplation,

Chen Yun landed in the villa community on the West Coast.

Chen Yun landed amidst tranquility, yet the scene before him sharply contrasted with the rage in his heart.

The Brev Family undeniably controlled one of the capital powers behind the scenes in Lighthouse Country, their villas perched atop lush hills, surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens and artificial lakes.

The design of the villa compound integrated classical and modern elements, each building exquisitely crafted like a piece of art, looking from afar like a castle in a fairy tale.

The sunlight, filtering through sparse clouds, shone on the glazed roof tiles, reflecting dazzling light. In the center of the villa compound was a massive fountain, where droplets splashed and glittered with rainbow colors under the sunlight.

The area was filled with exotic flowers and herbs, their fragrance intoxicating and delightful.

The layout of the villas was well-organized, with wide roads connecting each building and tall trees lining the paths, their shaded benches seemingly inviting passersby to rest.

Some villas had luxury cars parked in front, indicating the prominent status of their owners.

He knew that this place was not only a symbol of material wealth but also a hub of power and influence.

However, all of this

would disappear starting today.

Despite the beautiful surroundings, Chen Yun felt no appreciation.

His gaze swept over each villa as if he could see through the walls to everything inside.

In fact, he could indeed see everything.

All belongings were left untouched; only the people were cleanly gone.

A closer observation revealed that basically everyone was gathered in a certain villa, seemingly waiting for some news.

Clearly,

they were unaware that Larrenz Brev had passed away and the other factions within Lighthouse Country had already severed all ties with them.

Thus,

those in the know among the family elders didn’t realize Death had arrived here.

Chen Yun slowly walked towards the main villa, his footsteps exceptionally clear in the quiet environment.

When he reached the main driveway,

he spotted a rich and impatient young man leaning against the villa wall, fussing over his phone, "What a piece of junk, why is there no signal today?"

When he inadvertently saw Chen Yun, surprise flashed across his face, followed immediately by his usual commanding tone, "Hey you, come over and lend me your phone."

His tone was full of entitlement.

As a non-core younger family member, he was unaware of the recent happenings in his household.

He didn’t know his family had become a sacrifice without hesitation.

He only knew that, for some reason, other factions had ordered their family members to stay put and not wander around.

He still believed his family was one of the powers behind the scenes in Lighthouse Country, naturally filled with arrogance.

Chen Yun naturally had no interest in talking much with this guy.

He chose to directly reach his hand toward the wall of a nearby villa.

The next moment,

in the changing expressions of impatience, confusion, shock, and fear of the young Brev,

he grasped the villa next to the main one.

Indeed.

He literally held it in his hand.

Chen Yun, in a scientifically improbable manner, grabbed a corner of the entire building and lifted it.

The young man before him opened his mouth to say something, but his mind was blank and clearly, he could say nothing.

The next moment,

the villa was thrown by Chen Yun like a sandbag.

While the motion seemed effortless,

the impact was cataclysmic.

Instantly, the main villa and the numerous Brev family members inside were leveled to the ground.