Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 248
Ye Tian Xie said nothing more, placing Orange Fang into his backpack. The second Core of Destiny had fallen into his hands after a series of interconnected events. Xiao Bei’s efforts, the encounter with the Dark Nether Ghost King, the strange glowing sphere, his transformation into the Holy Sword War God, Blue Soul sudden strike—if any one of these elements had been missing or had unfolded even slightly differently, the outcome would have been entirely changed.
The glowing sphere…
Ye Tian Xie furrowed his brows as he gazed at the ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan, likely now buried beneath the ground. In his anger-fueled assault on the Dark Nether Ghost King, he had been too focused and had ignored the bizarre sphere that had granted him immense power… and the voice of an old man.
“Tell me, who are you?” he asked, his eyes locked onto the blue-haired man before him, whose expression remained devoid of any emotion.
This man had led him to Blood Feather, unlocking his 『Rebellious Evil Dragon』 class. He should feel nothing but gratitude toward him. And yet… rather than gratitude, a turbulent storm of emotions raged within his heart.
A mystery…
This blue-haired man was a complete enigma.
His appearance, his assistance, and the deeply hidden emotions behind his gaze—none of it could be mere coincidence.
And the way he stirred Ye Tian Xie’s very soul—it wasn’t an illusion.
He desperately wanted to know everything about him. This second encounter, after having seen his back the first time, now felt completely different. It was as if there was an invisible connection between them… intangible yet deeply intertwined with his soul.
“When you defeat me, you will naturally know,” the blue-haired man replied, his answer unsurprising.
Defeat him…?
Ye Tian Xie turned away, exhaling slowly. Raising his gaze, he said softly, “Then, see you again.”
As much as he longed to uncover the truth, his nature would never allow him to beg or pester for answers. If defeating him was the only way…
Then he would defeat him. He would grow stronger. He would make this his reason to become stronger.
Nothing was impossible in this world. He had just single-handedly crushed the Dark Nether Ghost King, a foe who had once made the Lost Continent tremble in fear. If he could do that, why shouldn’t he believe he could one day surpass this man?
Without glancing back at the blue-haired man or Lan Po, he strode toward the ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan, now reduced to rubble by the power of the Holy Sword War God. He had to try entering and searching for that mysterious sphere. It had to still be beneath the ruins.
“Wait.”
The cold voice of the blue-haired man stopped him in his tracks. He stood motionless, staring ahead, waiting for his words.
“You obtained the power of the Sacred Mark?”
“Maybe,” Ye Tian Xie answered briefly. He himself wasn’t certain what had happened, which was precisely why he needed to go down and find that sphere—to get answers.
A vague sense of longing and unease clouded his mind. He wanted to know more about the blue-haired man, yet at the same time, he feared the truth that might come from their connection… Because, deliberately focusing on the sensation he evoked, the more he thought about it, the more he realized—
He reminded him of someone.
He had always trusted his instincts.
And this instinct… terrified him.
The blue-haired man fell silent for a moment before speaking again just as Ye Tian Xie was about to leave. “To obtain the power of the Sacred Mark… perhaps this is your destined path. What belongs to you will always find its way to you. However, this is not your own power. Your dragon soul has awakened… but only at the most superficial level. It’s not the fault of the Dragon God Stone’s guidance—it’s because your dragon soul is too unique.”
Ye Tian Xie finally turned to face him. “What are you trying to tell me?”
“Your dragon soul holds limitless potential that ordinary dragon power could never achieve. But because of this, its awakening is countless times more difficult than that of an ordinary dragon soul. As you grow, your dragon soul will develop gradually… but at a rate even slower than the weakest of dragons. Do you want to truly unlock your own Evil Dragon power and become stronger?” The blue-haired man’s voice was calm, but each word sent tremors through Ye Tian Xie’s heart.
“What must I do?” Ye Tian Xie asked.
“The Seven… Deadly… Sins.” The blue-haired man locked eyes with him and slowly uttered three words.
“The Seven Deadly Sins? What does that mean?” Ye Tian Xie frowned.
“The Seven Deadly Sins are the seven fundamental evils from which all human sins originate. They are pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. If you wish to fully awaken your dragon soul, you must undergo the trials of these seven sins. Do you understand?” the blue-haired man asked solemnly.
Ye Tian Xie shook his head. “I don’t understand.” He was well aware of the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins—they were the root of all human evil, categorized into seven distinct vices. Every person, at some point in their life, would commit at least one of these sins to some extent.
But what did awakening the power of his dragon soul have to do with the Seven Deadly Sins? What did it mean to undergo… the 『baptism of the Seven Deadly Sins』?
“It’s very simple…” The blue-haired man lifted his head slightly, his voice calm as he explained, “The so-called baptism of the Seven Deadly Sins means that, within forty-nine days, you must fully experience and embody each of these sins. Each sin must last for seven days…”
“Pride. Under the influence of this original sin, you will become arrogant and conceited. You will look down upon everything you see, whether they are strong or weak, man or woman, human or beast… You will feel as if they are all insignificant, unworthy of your attention. You won’t even want to engage with them, let alone fight them.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Envy. Under the sin of envy, you will resent everything that others possess that surpasses you. If someone has more wealth than you, you will be envious. If someone is more attractive than you, or if their partner is stunningly beautiful, you will be envious. In this world of Destiny, if another has better equipment or a higher level than you, you will feel jealousy, even hatred… And in your envy, you will use your power to seize, plunder, or destroy whatever they have that surpasses you. Envy is the foundation of the seven sins—traces of envy can be found within each of the other six.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Wrath. Under the sin of wrath, you will erupt in anger at the slightest provocation. Even a single careless remark from someone could send you into a fit of rage, compelling you to use your strength to retaliate and vent your fury… Moreover, any past grievances or old hatreds will resurface, driving you to seek out those who once angered you, needing no reason to exact vengeance.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Sloth… Sloth is not inherently an evil sin, but it is the beginning of a person’s downfall. Under the sin of sloth, your only pursuit will be sleep. Even if you are starving to the point of death, you won’t lift a hand to eat—you’ll only lie there, waiting for someone else to feed you. In that state, even if you possess immense power, anyone could easily kill you… because you wouldn’t even bother to resist.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Greed… Greed is a terrifying sin. Under its influence, no matter how much you already have—even if it is more than you could use in a lifetime—you will still crave more. You will begin to rob and steal from others, whether it be money, objects, intangible assets, or even honor.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Gluttony… Under the sin of gluttony, your hunger will become insatiable. It will go far beyond mere binge eating—you will be driven to consume everything edible within reach. And when all available food is gone, your hunger will drive you into madness, as if afflicted by an unbearable addiction.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Lust… Of all evils, lust is the most depraved. It is the greatest of the deadly sins, and the most difficult to escape once ensnared. Under the sin of lust, for seven days, you will be unable to restrain yourself—you will desire every woman around you, defiling and using them without restraint. Your uncontrollable, insatiable desire will compel you to act on your urges toward any beautiful woman you encounter, disregarding their will… no matter who they are.”
Ye Tian Xie: “!!!!”
Ye Tian Xie shook his head. “I don’t understand.” He was well aware of the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins—they were the root of all human evil, categorized into seven distinct vices. Every person, at some point in their life, would commit at least one of these sins to some extent.
But what did awakening the power of his dragon soul have to do with the Seven Deadly Sins? What did it mean to undergo… the “baptism of the Seven Deadly Sins”?
“It’s very simple…” The blue-haired man lifted his head slightly, his voice calm as he explained, “The so-called baptism of the Seven Deadly Sins means that, within forty-nine days, you must fully experience and embody each of these sins. Each sin must last for seven days…”
“Pride. Under the influence of this original sin, you will become arrogant and conceited. You will look down upon everything you see, whether they are strong or weak, man or woman, human or beast… You will feel as if they are all insignificant, unworthy of your attention. You won’t even want to engage with them, let alone fight them.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Envy. Under the sin of envy, you will resent everything that others possess that surpasses you. If someone has more wealth than you, you will be envious. If someone is more attractive than you, or if their partner is stunningly beautiful, you will be envious. In this world of Destiny, if another has better equipment or a higher level than you, you will feel jealousy, even hatred… And in your envy, you will use your power to seize, plunder, or destroy whatever they have that surpasses you. Envy is the foundation of the seven sins—traces of envy can be found within each of the other six.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Wrath. Under the sin of wrath, you will erupt in anger at the slightest provocation. Even a single careless remark from someone could send you into a fit of rage, compelling you to use your strength to retaliate and vent your fury… Moreover, any past grievances or old hatreds will resurface, driving you to seek out those who once angered you, needing no reason to exact vengeance.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Sloth… Sloth is not inherently an evil sin, but it is the beginning of a person’s downfall. Under the sin of sloth, your only pursuit will be sleep. Even if you are starving to the point of death, you won’t lift a hand to eat—you’ll only lie there, waiting for someone else to feed you. In that state, even if you possess immense power, anyone could easily kill you… because you wouldn’t even bother to resist.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Greed… Greed is a terrifying sin. Under its influence, no matter how much you already have—even if it is more than you could use in a lifetime—you will still crave more. You will begin to rob and steal from others, whether it be money, objects, intangible assets, or even honor.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Gluttony… Under the sin of gluttony, your hunger will become insatiable. It will go far beyond mere binge eating—you will be driven to consume everything edible within reach. And when all available food is gone, your hunger will drive you into madness, as if afflicted by an unbearable addiction.”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
“Lust… Of all evils, lust is the most depraved. It is the greatest of the deadly sins, and the most difficult to escape once ensnared. Under the sin of lust, for seven days, you will be unable to restrain yourself—you will desire every woman around you, defiling and using them without restraint. Your uncontrollable, insatiable desire will compel you to act on your urges toward any beautiful woman you encounter, disregarding their will… no matter who they are.”
Ye Tian Xie: “!!!!”
“Now, do you understand?” The blue-haired man’s expression remained unchanged, as if the horrific scenarios he had described were nothing out of the ordinary. “Once I awaken the sources of these seven sins within you, for the next forty-nine days, you will experience them one by one—Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust… At the same time, for those forty-nine days, you must suppress all benevolence within yourself, allowing the Seven Deadly Sins to fully baptize your body and soul… After forty-nine days, you will be reborn.”
As the blue-haired man’s cold voice described the seven terrifying sins, Ye Tian Xie’s expression changed again and again. When the explanation ended, Ye Tian Xie averted his gaze and said coldly, “I have never considered myself a good person, but I will never allow myself to become a person of absolute evil. If my power must be forged through the sins I commit… then I would rather abandon such power. Farewell.”
With that, he turned and left without hesitation. He was not a saint, but he had his own moral boundaries. To completely embrace one of the Seven Deadly Sins was already unforgivable—let alone all seven in succession. If he were alone in the world, free of attachments, then perhaps he could endure such a baptism. But if he did this, what would Xian’er think of him…? What would Su Fei Fei think…? What would his friends think…? Worse yet, these sins could very well bring harm to those closest to him.
Watching him leave without hesitation, the blue-haired man’s expression remained unchanged. A faint voice slipped from his lips: “A correct choice. If I were you, I would refuse as well…But, Tian Xie, there is something you must know…Then, you may make your decision again.”
He paused briefly, then spoke with a clear, sighing voice: “If you do not undergo the baptism of the Seven Deadly Sins… you may never see… Li—Xian—Er—again.”
Ye Tian Xie froze, as if struck by a bolt of lightning.