Vol. 1 Chapter 5 – The Undefeated Myth (Part 2)

“He, all by himself… and even those forces with millions of players don’t dare provoke him? Isn’t that a bit too exaggerated?” dorabemon hesitated as she spoke. Anyone hearing such rumours for the first time would find it unbelievable. In the virtual gaming world, there was always a sense of fairness. Everyone started at the same point, in the same world. Sure, differences in level and equipment could lead to varying power, but how big could that gap really be? This was a world governed by rules, not a fantasy novel where a god-like figure could defeat thousands on their own.

“I knew you’d say that. If I were you, I’d probably think the same. But as for the name 『Unbeatable Evil Emperor』… let me tell you a few things he’s done.”

“Every player has their favourite and most suitable profession. Even if the game changes, their profession usually stays the same, especially for experts striving to reach the pinnacle of power. They will always choose the profession that suits them best… but Tian Mo Xie is an exception, and that’s part of what makes him so wicked. Three years ago, in the game called 《Sky Realm》, he chose the Assassin class. It was in 《Sky Realm》 that his reputation shook the world. He accomplished countless remarkable feats in that game. One time, the leader of a guild called Blood Wolf Alliance had a conflict with Tian Mo Xie, and in less than five seconds, Tian Mo Xie killed him. If the guild leader had any sense, the matter would have ended there, but instead, consumed by hatred, he sent hundreds of his best players to ambush Tian Mo Xie a few days later. Those hundreds of players couldn’t do anything to Tian Mo Xie. In fact, half of them were killed, and from that day forward, Tian Mo Xie assassinated that guild leader seventy-two times. No matter what time it was, no matter where he ran, no matter how many people were with him, as long as he was online, he couldn’t escape Tian Mo Xie’s assassination. Within half a month, the guild leader’s level was forcibly reduced to below ten, and the system sent him back to the beginner village. But it didn’t end there. Every time the guild leader tried to leave the beginner village, Tian Mo Xie would kill him and send him right back. Eventually, the guild leader stopped appearing in 《Sky Realm》, and the Blood Wolf Alliance disbanded completely.”

“Two years ago, the game 《Sky Dome》 became a global sensation, and Tian Mo Xie chose the Shield Warrior class in this game. Shield Warriors are typically high defence, low attack, but his attack power and defence were equally formidable. What was even more terrifying was that despite Shield Warriors being the slowest class, his mobility was better than that of Assassins. When someone combines powerful attack, defence, and agility in one body, Tian Mo Xie became known as a 【bug】 by all 《Sky Dome》 players at the time. Let me give you an example. About half a year after 《Sky Dome》 launched, two of the top ten forces, Red Leaf Alliance and War Soul Hall, were engaged in a massive siege battle. The Red Leaf Alliance, acting as the defenders, was at a clear disadvantage. At that time, Tian Mo Xie just happened to pass by… he was merely passing by, but he raised his sword and shield and joined the defending forces. His involvement threw War Soul Hall’s players into chaos. The advantage they once held gradually turned into a disadvantage, and their frontline was beaten back bit by bit, until they could no longer continue and retreated. Tian Mo Xie, a single person, completely turned the tide of a battle involving over 20,000 players! Afterwards, he coldly told the leader of the Red Leaf Alliance that the only reason he helped was because he thought the name 『Red Leaf』 looked pleasing to the eye, nothing more.”

“After that, War Soul Hall wisely avoided any trouble with Tian Mo Xie. His eccentricity is well-known, and he never needs a reason to act. Helping the Red Leaf Alliance had nothing to do with them, nor did he hold a grudge against War Soul Hall. He probably forgot about it the next day. But if War Soul Hall had tried to provoke Tian Mo Xie, then they would have truly made an enemy of him, and anyone who made an enemy of him would live in constant… well, misery.”

“In this game 《Godslayer》, Tian Mo Xie has taken on yet another profession – the Ranger. Six months ago, when a horde of monsters attacked a small town called Luoyan, Tian Mo Xie single-handedly defended the entire eastern side of the town with just a bow, not allowing a single monster to enter. Three months ago, a lord-level boss appeared in the northern Sunlight Forest. Three hundred players from the same battle group were struggling to fight the boss, but unfortunately for them, Tian Mo Xie happened to pass by. It’s said that he stood by and watched for half a day, then intervened. Using just his bow, he snatched the boss away from those hundreds of players and walked off with all the equipment the boss dropped, leaving the stunned players behind. One player recorded the entire battle and it caused a huge sensation for a long time. Tian Mo Xie’s swift movements and incredible judgement in the recording made people cry out that the god of archery had possessed him. Throughout the entire chaotic fight, Tian Mo Xie didn’t let the boss land a single hit on him. Meanwhile, the hundreds of players, thanks to his precise control and tactics, became nothing more than moving meat shields blocking the boss’ attacks.”

“His legendary feats are countless, but like Xue Yao Yue, to this day no one knows what he looks like, nor do they know his real-life identity. Even the large forces with vast intelligence networks can’t find any clues.”

Dorabemon sat there with her mouth wide open, staring in disbelief at Doraaemon’s tale, as if she were listening to a mythical story.

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Eleven o’clock sharp.

With a quick motion, Ye Tian Xie opened a large can of fruit, tilted his head back, and poured it down his throat, barely chewing before swallowing it directly into his stomach. Casually, he tossed the can away. It traced a not-so-graceful arc through the air before landing with a clang on the ground. The area around him was already littered with all sorts of empty cans and bottles, and the air was thick with an unpleasant odour because of them.

This was how Ye Tian Xie had lunch. His room was a mess; the bed had never been made even once. The living room looked like a dumping ground. No one would expect such a luxurious villa to be in such a sorry state. Ye Tian Xie had long grown accustomed to it all. For him, this was just a place to rest, and whether it was clean or dirty, did it really matter?

With a press of the remote, the television flicked on. If he remembered correctly, the final news conference from Destiny’s operator, Celestial Group, would air one hour before the game’s launch, and he didn’t want to miss it.

On the screen appeared the familiar face of the elderly man with white hair, now known to the entire world. At first glance, he seemed to be over eighty years old, with a gentle expression, kind eyes, and an air of warmth. This was Pross, the president of Celestial Group and the chief developer of Destiny… but what shocked the world was the fact that only two people had developed Destiny. One of them was him, and the other was named Alpha. The other contributors merely handled the manufacturing, transport, and distribution of the gaming equipment.

An even more astonishing fact: Alpha was an alien, a bona fide extraterrestrial. His identity had been confirmed and certified by every nation in the world. This fact was one of the many reasons Destiny caused such a worldwide sensation, though only one of them. Despite Destiny being promoted as using alien technology seven hundred years ahead of Earth’s, countless people were still astounded by how Pross managed to expand the game’s influence to such a terrifying extent… With the support of the world’s top ten banks, all seven major virtual gaming companies announcing their pivot to other industries, and governments of all nations backing the game fully… each of these accomplishments had been unheard of for any game before.