The Villain’s Cheat Code: When a Gamer Becomes the Evil God’s Sidekick

The boundless grasslands were engulfed in flames, with terrifying lava surging from the fractured earth, erupting skyward from the void beneath.

In mid-air, firelight coiled around the colossal beast. The swirling red flames in the sky resembled a frenzied vortex, spinning madly under the crimson clouds.

The sky was divided into layers, with the clouds at the very top. There, it wasn’t merely crimson—it was as if fury itself had transformed into flames, burning fiercely.

Guledon’s entire body was covered in molten lava, its sharp, pale white fangs glowing a brilliant red under the endless firelight.

Its eyes reflected the terrifying blaze, and two scorching breaths rippled through the space, dimming the once-bright green surroundings.

Each of Guledon’s steps caused the ground to quake violently under the immense impact.

Cracks spread from beneath the beast’s massive feet, with flames slithering like serpents into the earth’s core, triggering destructive lava eruptions that shot over 30 feet high.

The interior of the sacred tree was scorched by the overwhelming heat, shrinking under the relentless flames that spontaneously ignited its wooden body. The red fury danced ceaselessly.

Feeling the terrifying heat, the heart of the sacred tree throbbed intensely.

The surrounding guardians, as if commanded, spun their blades at high speed and charged toward Guledon.

Yet the beast didn’t even bother to turn around. Sensing the faint presence of different natural energies, it let out a deep, guttural snort from its nostrils.

A massive heatwave burst forth from its back, accompanied by flames, distorting the surrounding space under the intense heat.

This sudden burst immobilized the guardians, freezing them in place.

They could only watch helplessly as the incoming firelight and heatwave consumed them entirely.

[Scorching Heatwave]

As the white shockwave gradually dissipated, the guardians, clad in green leaf armor, found their energy shields trembling under the assault.

The flames engulfed their bodies, igniting them from within.

Like an unquenchable inferno, the merciless flames burned away their final despair.

In the end, they turned to ashes, falling to the ground. Their green energy armor shattered completely upon contact with the earth.

The flames, along with the ashes, subsided gradually.

Gray-black embers swirled upward in the lingering heatwave, merging with the crimson sparks in the air.

Molten lava flowed across the ground, covering the entire space.

From the cracks in the earth, chunks of lava occasionally erupted, corroding the green branches protecting the heart of the sacred tree.

The sacred tree’s heart beat faster and faster, its pulsations growing increasingly terrifying.

The walls continuously produced batch after batch of green vine guardians, who also spun their blades and attacked Guledon.

But their fate was identical to the first wave.

They didn’t even need Guledon to act. The sheer oppressive heat caused them to self-combust.

To Viktor’s eyes, the sacred tree couldn’t summon any guardians capable of resisting Guledon.

Soon, the heart’s frantic pulsations began to slow, and the production of guardians also decreased.

The sacred tree’s summoning speed couldn’t keep up with the flames’ destructive pace, which reduced them to ashes in moments.

Viktor stood with his hands in his pockets, calmly observing the gradually weakening heart of the Yade Sacred Tree.

With a mocking tone, he remarked:

“Is that all you’ve got?”

“Generations of accumulated natural energy—is this all there is?”

The enormous heart of the sacred tree fell silent for a moment after hearing Viktor’s words.

Its pulsations slowed to a stop.

But as Guledon drew closer, the heart finally stirred again.

A torrent of green natural energy surged forth, as if being squeezed out of every vein connected to the heart.

The energy flowed like a river, passing through the searing lava and blazing flames, descending into the earth’s core.

It spread across the entire space, flowing through the sacred tree’s countless passages.

As the green natural energy was fully released, the once-flaming crimson sky took on a faint green hue.

Outside the Yade Sacred Tree, the land trembled under the clash of two forces.

The ground cracked, and the tree’s roots emerged from the soil.

Each root seemed to possess a will of its own, with green energy coursing through them as they struck the loosened earth.

The concentrated natural energy gathered once more, forming a green ocean that engulfed all elves, pinning their bodies while leaving only their heads exposed to breathe.

Above, the fragmented clouds converged around the sacred tree’s crown, spiraling as if drawn by some mysterious force.

The sacred tree was now covered in red markings, with molten lava flowing over its bark.

Under the darkened sky, crimson stars flickered above the land.

The towering crown of the tree was consumed by flames, though the released energy managed to suppress the flickering fire somewhat.

The elves looked up at the burning sacred tree, overwhelmed by boundless fear.

Their faces turned pale, lips trembled, pupils dilated, and hands shook uncontrollably despite being restrained.

As they gradually accepted the grim reality, they lowered their noble heads, clasped their trembling hands, and began to pray.

Vinia also gazed at the towering, flame-consumed sacred tree, her eyes filled with terror. She murmured:

“The sacred tree… is crying…”

At some point, Vinia seemed to hear the sorrowful wails of the sacred tree, lingering in her ears.

She was drawn to the mournful cries, and in a daze, she seemed to hear the tree lamenting its agony.

“Pain… What… the burning agony?”

Vinia raised her head in disbelief. At that moment, she felt the sacred tree’s tragic plight.

The earth trembled, and the sky was filled with ominous phenomena.

Flames spread for miles, enveloping the sacred tree in an inferno.

For centuries, the Elven Forest had been a haven of peace and tranquility.

But now, the elves finally experienced what felt like a natural disaster, shattering their spirits.

“What’s happening inside?”

Vinia turned to Cocotte, her gaze stern.

The sacred tree’s turmoil and the forest’s catastrophic state were undoubtedly connected to Cocotte’s sudden return.

And that aura of calamity…

“Why is there the presence of a Calamity!?”

Meeting Vinia’s gaze, Cocotte shrugged helplessly and replied:

“Well…”

“Simply put, you could say there’s a Calamity inside the sacred tree, tearing the place apart.”

Her calm words left Vinia utterly stunned.

Leon’s emerald green eyes also lifted, staring intently at the flame-covered sacred tree.

Countless complex thoughts flashed through his mind.

…

Inside the Yade Sacred Tree.

After unleashing its vast energy, the trembling heart seemed to shed a layer of its exterior, gradually transforming.

The densest natural energy had been fully extracted, seemingly coalescing into the sacred tree’s will.

A green heart, like a soul, began to take shape in the air, surrounded by writhing vines and glowing green light.

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