Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 184

Faced with Lei Ting’s sharp words, Ye Tian Xie did not respond. Instead, he turned his body and walked toward Lei Ting’s group.

The crowd fell silent.

No anger, no retort, no losing his composure—just walking toward Lei Ting without a word.

Lei Ting immediately realized that this silent pressure was far more terrifying than any venomous rebuttal or even if Ye Tian Xie had roared and raised his weapon against him. Step by step, Ye Tian Xie approached, his expression unchanging and indifferent, a faint cold smile on his lips. Despite this, Lei Ting’s heartbeat quickened noticeably.

If Ye Tian Xie had lost his composure and attacked in rage, the bystanders would have watched coldly, ridiculing both sides. The members of the Battle Soul Hall could have retaliated or fled. At that point, retreating would have been perfectly normal and would not have drawn scorn since Xie Tian’s strength was undeniable. Anyone with sense would know that fighting head-on in such a situation was foolish. Retreating and regrouping to face him when more people were present was the wiser choice. Though a twelve-person squad was no match for him, the Battle Soul Hall had tens of thousands of members. Could they truly fear one Xie Tian?

But Ye Tian Xie showed no signs of anger or intent to attack. Instead, he calmly and quietly approached… The atmosphere became suffocating with each step he took. Members of the Battle Soul Hall were drenched in cold sweat. Under such circumstances, if they retreated, it would be an undeniable sign of fear. With so many players from various allied forces watching, their reputation would be crushed by Ye Tian Xie. Everyone would know that the entire Battle Soul Hall, including its leader, had been scared off by Xie Tian. Lei Ting’s previous boasts would also become a joke.

If they didn’t retreat… and Xie Tian suddenly attacked upon getting close, how could they possibly escape? A video of him slaughtering over thirty members of the Battle Soul Hall yesterday was still going viral online. His movements made it seem like he could kill ten people with a single step.

These weren’t ordinary minions; they were elite members of the Battle Soul Hall, including its leader. They couldn’t allow such a scene to unfold. If their leader were killed, it would be a devastating blow to the Battle Soul Hall’s reputation, prestige, and morale.

“Xie Tian, are you furious and trying to show off your arrogance before us?” Lei Ting sneered, but with Ye Tian Xie’s approach, he felt as though each step wasn’t landing on the ground but directly on his heart.

Lei Ting wasn’t a simple character. To support the Battle Soul Hall, he had to have extraordinary resilience and willpower. However, the fear within him now was overwhelming. The weight on his heart was not just from Xie Tian’s power but also from the heavy aura emanating from him.

If Ye Tian Xie spoke, whether to affirm or deny, it would alleviate this oppressive atmosphere, giving Lei Ting an opportunity to respond. Yet, Ye Tian Xie remained silent, continuing to approach step by step. The faint cold smile on his lips was barely perceptible. Wherever he walked, players instinctively stepped aside, clearing the way for him.

Sweat was already forming on Lei Ting’s forehead. In this situation, none of the other Battle Soul Hall members dared to speak out. Finally, Lei Ting roared, “Friends, this Xie Tian clearly looks down on every one of us! Who can swallow this insult? Let’s take him down together and show him the price of arrogance!”

“Roar!!”

An incredibly awkward scene unfolded. Only the twelve members of the Battle Soul Hall behind Lei Ting responded. The rest remained silent, even showing mocking expressions toward Lei Ting, scoffing at his words.

Fear Xie Tian? No. To be honest, only a few people present were genuinely afraid of Ye Tian Xie’s strength. For those with large guilds or alliances, one individual’s power wasn’t truly threatening. However, anyone with common sense knew that some people should not be provoked unless absolutely necessary. Even if they couldn’t be friends, it was best not to make them enemies.

Once, the immense power of Tian Mo Xie had already become a terrifying testament. Which individual or force that provoked him ever ended up with a good outcome? In the world of 【Destiny】, although Tian Mo Xie still sat high on the level rankings, his behavior was no longer as ostentatious and sinister as before. He seemed intentionally low-profile, with no rumors about him to this day—there weren’t even reports of anyone having seen him. Now, Xie Tian’s level surpassed Tian Mo Xie’s, and his momentum showed an even more overwhelming trend. If Tian Mo Xie couldn’t be provoked, how could Xie Tian?

Thus, when Lei Ting shouted his rallying cry, no one responded except his own people. This outburst completely exposed his fear and inner panic.

Lei Ting furrowed his brows and clenched his hands tightly. However, his remaining composure allowed him to hold back from uttering angry words, lest he offend everyone present. As he watched Ye Tian Xie, who was now only ten meters away, a flicker of apprehension and venomous malice finally appeared in his always-calm eyes. Raising a hand, he forced himself to maintain a calm voice: “Forget it, we’re leaving!”

The members of Battle Soul Hall  felt as if they had been granted amnesty, all pulling out their teleportation scrolls. Under Xie Tian’s silent pressure, Battle Soul Hall collapsed. And once collapsed, survival became their priority. However, just as Lei Ting was about to crush his teleportation scroll, Ye Tian Xie—who was still five meters away—suddenly appeared before him like a bolt of lightning. At the same time, the Destiny’s Hour was raised and slashed down.

Boom!!

-1392!

Lei Ting, caught off guard, didn’t even have time to register what was happening before the Dragon Fissure Strike smashed him to the ground. The damage number, exceeding a thousand, sent chills through every player who saw it.

This kind of attack power could outright kill any current player, including shield-bearers! The instantaneous dash that resembled teleportation was enough to make even the most agile assassins feel ashamed.

Unsurprisingly, Battle Soul Hall’s leader, Lei Ting, was instantly killed in one blow. The moment his body turned into a corpse marked the beginning of an irreconcilable feud between him and Xie Tian. Yet, this enmity was not something Ye Tian Xie cared about, nor was it something he feared. He simply did whatever he wanted without deliberate intent, killing whoever he wished to kill. Who he offended, what consequences arose, or the chain reactions that followed were none of his concern. This stemmed from his nature, as well as his reliance on his strength.

“Since you dared to insult me, did you think you could leave without my permission?” Ye Tian Xie sheathed the Destiny’s Hour without sparing a glance at Lei Ting’s corpse. Turning around, he spoke in a contemptuous and low voice.

At the moment Ye Tian Xie struck, six members of Battle Soul Hall had already teleported away. The remaining five, seeing their leader instantly killed before they could react, stood frozen in shock.

“Big Brother!” Lei Bao, who had been hiding in the back, finally roared as he rushed out. After being de-leveled from 13 to 11 by Ye Tian Xie yesterday, it was impossible for him to not fear Ye Tian Xie. That fear kept him from stepping forward, worried that Ye Tian Xie might suddenly strike again, causing his painstakingly earned levels to drop in an instant. Watching Lei Ting’s body turn into white light, he didn’t order an attack on Ye Tian Xie, whether out of fear or lingering rationality. Instead, he pointed at Ye Tian Xie and shouted: “Xie Tian, you dare kill my brother… Battle Soul Hall will never coexist with you!! We’re leaving!”

At his command, all members of Battle Soul Hall teleported away. Lei Ting had originally intended to regain some face from Xie Tian but ended up suffering another devastating blow in such a short time. Not only did he leave utterly humiliated, but even the leader, Lei Ting, was publicly killed in a single strike before thousands of players.

With Battle Soul Hall gone, the oppressive atmosphere finally dissipated. Ye Tian Xie let out a cold snort and, under the watchful eyes of the surrounding crowd, walked nonchalantly toward the magic seal.

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

Applause broke the silence. A man dressed in black, with an impressive and refined bearing, emerged from the crowd while clapping and smiling. Behind him, eleven people followed closely.

“As expected, seeing you in person is far more impressive than your reputation. Brother Xie Tian, your decisiveness and efficiency are truly admirable.” Standing before Ye Tian Xie, the man smiled and praised him. His face bore a faint, tranquil smile that made it impossible to feel any malice.

“Arrogance without strength is courting death. Don’t you think so?” Ye Tian Xie stopped, gazing indifferently at the man in front of him. Without even looking at his name, Ye Tian Xie already knew who he was. Though this was their first encounter in the world of Destiny, he had seen him more than once before.

The leader of the Divine Domain Alliance and heir to Du Gu Xiong, the absolute ruler of Southern China’s underground forces—Divine Son Du Gu Cheng, also known as God Burial.

His appearance brought even greater silence to the surroundings. Whether in the virtual world or reality, he was one of the few people who absolutely could not be provoked.

The underground forces, often referred to as the black path (黑道, Hēi Dào), encompass far more than just organized crime. Over several generations, the influence and reach of the Du Gu family (独孤家, Dú Gu Jia) had spread throughout the entire southern region of China. In Huaxia (华夏), mentioning the Zuo family (左家, Zuǒ Jiā) would elicit respect and solemnity. Mentioning the Su family (苏家, Sū Jiā) would draw praise, with people marveling at Su Luo’s (苏洛) genius in building a massive commercial empire single-handedly. But when it came to the Du Gu family or the Yun family (云家, Yun Jia), there was only one reaction—sheer terror.

Where there is light, there is darkness. The black path can never be completely eradicated; it is an immutable law. Even the government often relies on underground channels to get things done. Compared to political dynasties, business empires, or even the mysterious ancient martial arts and supernatural families, the one force that inspires the greatest fear and dread is undoubtedly the underground factions. The Du Gu family, as the underground kings of the south, was universally feared. Their actions were unrestricted, disregarding all laws. Offending the Du Gu family’s forces was no different from provoking the god of death lurking in the shadows.

TL: I’m so confused. Few chapter back. I thought Shen Zi and Zang Shen are different people but it seem it’s one? Shen Zi is his nickname in real life and Zang Shen is his in game-name. So he and Tian Zi are the ones competing for Liu Qi Yue’s attention?