Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 221
【Ding… You have obtained the quest item 『Bones of Zhan Wu Gui』 and successfully completed the quest 『Bones of the War God』】.
The Bones of the War God automatically appeared in Ye Tian Xie’s inventory. He nodded slightly and said,
“Rest in peace… Though you have perished, your heroic soul will never fade. The Lost Continent will remember your name for generations to come. I hope more heroes like you will arise in the future.”
“A hero? I… merely did what a true man should do. That ambitious kingdom from afar will no longer dare to set foot on my Lost Continent. Now, this land no longer needs someone like me. There is no war, no crisis… I only wish to return to my homeland, to rest eternally in the land I left behind for too long. Thank you… for setting me free.”
The voice of Zhan Wu Gui drifted out slowly.
Ye Tian Xie hesitated for a moment before saying,
“You are mistaken. The Lost Continent is far from peaceful. In fact, it faces an immense danger. You should know that the Eight Demon Kings were once sealed within the Tower of Destiny… However, three years ago, due to an unforeseen event, all Eight Demon Kings escaped and now hide in unknown corners of the Lost Continent. The demonic energy from the Tower of Destiny has begun to spread, corrupting countless creatures into violent madness, bringing forth endless disasters… The Lost Continent is no longer at peace; instead, it teeters on the edge of catastrophe.”
A long silence followed. Then, Zhan Wu Gui murmured,
“The Tower of Destiny… The place I once guarded?”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“A hundred years ago, the Eight Demon Kings were sealed within the Tower of Destiny, a place meant to suppress all demons. It was the most forbidden and most dangerous place in the Lost Continent. Before I set foot on this land, I was stationed at the Tower of Destiny, preventing anyone from approaching and annihilating any threats to it… Because if something were to happen to the Tower of Destiny, it could unleash a disaster beyond imagination upon the entire Lost Continent… I never thought… this day would finally come. But now… I no longer have the strength to protect this land.”
The once-steadfast voice of Zhan Wu Gui now carried sorrow, helplessness and despair. He had lived his life protecting his homeland, yet now he would pass on, knowing it was drowning in chaos. How could he rest in peace?
“Zhan Wu Gui was once the guardian of the Tower of Destiny?”
This was the first time Ye Tian Xie had heard such a thing.
“Young one, could you… do me a favor? Fulfill my final wish. If you do, I shall use my very soul to bless you in the afterlife.”
“If it is within my power.”
Ye Tian Xie answered without hesitation.
Because he had slain the resurrected War God’s Soul, an event that was never meant to happen, the impossible feat triggered an entirely new event—an entirely new quest.
This was 『The War God’s Final Wish』, a quest that was not a continuation of 『The War God’s Bones』 but a completely separate mission. One that existed solely because of Ye Tian Xie’s actions.
“Please… inherit my power!”
The War God raised his gaze, staring directly into Ye Tian Xie’s eyes with the sharpness of an eagle.
Ye Tian Xie was momentarily speechless.
Inheriting the War God’s power…?
Rather than a mission, this was more like an overwhelming blessing. A mission born from an impossible event was bound to be more rewarding than any ordinary quest.
“You, who have freed my soul… Your strength gives me hope for the future of the Lost Continent. I wish for you to inherit my power—the power of the 『Guardian Soul』—so that I may protect this land one final time… Will you accept?”
【Ding… The War God’s soul has requested you to inherit his power. Quest Type: Hidden, Unique Quest Time Limit: None Quest Reward: Unlocking the Advanced Hidden Class 『Guardian Soul』Will you accept?】
This quest involves merely accepting a hidden class—Guardian Spirit!
Is this even a quest?
Hidden classes are a perennial topic of interest in virtual gaming worlds, and something players dream of attaining. In any virtual game world, hidden classes are incredibly rare treasures. To acquire a hidden class, one needs not only immense strength but also tremendous luck—something not just any player can achieve.
Speaking of the most populous player base, in the Huaxia War Zone, there has only been one hidden class—Ye Tian Xie’s 《Rebellious Evil Dragon》. The emergence of this hidden class has been a hot topic among players worldwide. Its immense power also intensifies players’ desire for hidden classes, accelerating their search.
Now, another hidden class appeared before him, making his heart pound.
After using the Heavenly Absolute Scroll 《Divine Grace》, he had gained the qualification to hold two professions simultaneously. This means… if he accepts this 《Guardian Spirit》 hidden class, he could possess two hidden classes at once!
“To inherit the power of the War God is an honor,” Ye Tian Xie immediately responded.
“After you have taken on my power, your original profession will disappear. Even so, are you still willing to accept?” the War God’s spirit slowly asked.
In the virtual gaming world, acquiring a hidden class means the original profession will vanish—this is a fundamental rule. However, this rule assumes a player can only have one profession. For Ye Tian Xie, who can have two professions, this isn’t a problem at all.
“No worries, I can have two professions,” Ye Tian Xie answered with a light smile, giving the War God’s spirit a sincere response. Facing a true hero, he didn’t want to deceive in any way.
The War God’s spirit fell silent for a moment, seemingly surprised by Ye Tian Xie’s response. He didn’t inquire further but slowly said, “If that’s the case…”
As his voice trailed off, a silvery light began to shine from the center of the War God’s spirit’s body and slowly formed into the shape of a shield. The Guardian Spirit, true to its name, is a protective class focused on defense.
The silver shield, now fully formed, detached from the War God’s spirit’s body and slowly moved towards Ye Tian Xie. As the silver shield approached, a profound power named 『Protection』 neared his body. Slowly, the silver shield, carrying the War God’s power, came before Ye Tian Xie…
【Ping!】
An unexpected change occurred. Just as the silver shield touched Ye Tian Xie’s body, a massive repulsive force suddenly appeared. Under this force, the silver shield was rebounded at an even faster speed back to the War God’s spirit, merging back into his body.
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
This scene made him recall the time he changed professions, those repeated failures… The situation was eerily similar.
Because the latent power within his body instinctively rejected professions that were too weak… professions unworthy of bearing his strength.
At that moment, for the first time, an expression of shock appeared on the War God’s lingering spirit—a look of disbelief at the reality before him. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he slowly uttered two words:
“Rejection!”
The War God’s knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he understood exactly why such a rejection had occurred—and what it signified. Cases of a profession’s power being repelled were extremely rare and usually only happened to individuals with exceptionally strong latent potential, whose bodies instinctively rejected forces that were unqualified to become their profession.
But while he had heard of prodigies rejecting ordinary professions… he had never heard of someone instinctively rejecting the power of a hidden profession.
He knew better than anyone how powerful the Guardian Spirit profession was, how it surpassed ordinary professions by multiple levels. Yet, this person—this young man—had completely rejected it.
His shock was immeasurable.
Just how terrifying was this person’s potential?
No wonder.
At merely a dozen levels, this person had slain thousands of undead on his own.
No wonder.
Even the spirit that carried all the power he possessed in life had been defeated in a short time.
Silently, the War God’s lingering spirit took another deep look at him.
And if his eyes weren’t mistaken…
That headband he wore—it was once the possession of his old comrade, a dear friend of his youth, the one who, at a young age, had risen to become the Commander of the Lost City’s Guards—Gu Ping.
“It seems… my power is not qualified for you to inherit. Young one, may I know your name?”
The War God’s spirit spoke slowly.
“Xie Tian.”
Ye Tian Xie answered.
“Xie Tian…”
“As I fade away, I find myself with yet another regret. I only wish that I were still young, so that I might live to see the extraordinary heights you will reach in the future. Your potential is unlike anything I have ever seen. The fact that I cannot bestow my power upon you… is truly a great regret.”
“But your strength has given me another kind of hope…That item… I can finally let it leave this endless Wreckage of Ten Thousand Bones.”
That item?
“Back then, my brothers and I stood guard beneath the Tower of Destiny, serving as the commanders of thousands of soldiers stationed there. To prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, I was entrusted with a power that no one else possessed…That power was a Teleportation Stone, personally granted to me by the most powerful Arcane Mage of Lost City, under the direct decree of the Supreme Emperor.”
“This Teleportation Stone was far too special. Its very function meant that it could never fall into the hands of another, or it might lead to disastrous, irreversible consequences. Because of my unwavering loyalty, the Emperor of Lost City entrusted this stone to me. I kept it hidden on my person at all times, never allowing it to leave my side. Even when I perished, no one ever knew that I carried this stone—a stone that should never have existed. Eighty years ago, I died, and the Teleportation Stone was buried with me in this endless Wreckage of Ten Thousand Bones, never to be seen by the world again…”
“Now, I shall entrust it to you. Although this may betray the former Emperor’s trust and defy his will, my eyes and my instincts tell me that this decision is not a mistake. This stone… belongs to you—the one who will save the Tower of Destiny!”
As the War God’s voice fell silent, something stirred beneath his feet.
From the ground littered with skeletal armor, a small, gray stone the size of a ping-pong ball broke through the surface. It shot into the air before slowly descending under an invisible force, drifting toward Ye Tian Xie.
Without hesitation, Ye Tian Xie reached out and grasped it in his hand.
It was an ordinary-looking stone, no different from any common rock one might see on the roadside.
It had existed within the Wreckage of Ten Thousand Bones for so long that its entire surface was covered in a dull, ashen color.
A stone that no passerby would ever spare a second glance at.
A stone that no one would bother picking up.
【Tower of Destiny Teleportation Stone】
An ancient artifact crafted by the Iceflame Arcane Mage of Lost City a century ago. Function: Holding the stone and silently chanting “Tower of Destiny】 will instantly teleport the user to the first floor of the Tower of Fate. Restrictions: No usage limit. Cannot be used in a restricted state.
Ye Tian Xie: “！！！！”