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Chapter 173 The God of Sloth's Test—Winning by Doing Nothing
Chapter 173 The God of Sloth's Test—Winning by Doing Nothing
With the Seven Deadly Sins divine mark branded on his forehead, and the lingering effects of the divine trial not yet dissipating, Dai Youheng was concentrating on feeling the subtle connection and heavy mission brought by that divine mark.
Next comes the assessment content.
However, to his and Snow Empress's, and even the other six original sin gods' slight surprise, the first one to step forward was not the leading god of arrogance, nor the eager god of desire, but rather the lazy god who seemed languid from beginning to end, as if he might fall asleep at any moment!
Just as the gods were wondering, the god of sloth explained that he simply wanted to complete the task as quickly as possible and then go to sleep so as not to be woken up when it was his turn. So he decided to be the first one out.
He didn't even leave his throne, merely barely lifting his eyelids, and in an extremely listless tone, as if speaking even a single extra word would be too much of a burden, slowly began, "My test is called 'Winning Without Lifting Yourself,' and it consists of two parts."
He let out a long yawn. "The first test is a two-year dream, breaking through the realm in the dream; the second test is to sit back and observe success or failure, reaping the benefits without effort. Alright—that's all—"
This action even made the God of Pride's lips twitch slightly, and the God of Wrath snorted angrily, but didn't say anything more.
This is truly the style of the god of laziness; even the name of the assessment is so fitting. Either asleep or sitting, it perfectly embodies the essence of "winning by doing nothing."
Dai Youheng carefully considered the names of the two tests, his brow furrowing slightly. The names sounded easy, but as a divine test, it couldn't possibly be simple. He was about to ask, "Senior God of Sloth, what exactly is the meaning of this test? This junior is foolish and hopes you will enlighten me—"
However, before he could finish speaking, he heard a very faint but unusually steady snoring coming from the throne.
The God of Desire covered his lips and chuckled, his voice tinged with a mixture of helplessness and amusement. "No need to ask, little brother. That lazy brat, after setting up the assessment and completing the task, has already fallen into a deep sleep! Honestly, he has no patience at all."
Dai Youheng: "————"
Snow Emperor: "————" (;)
As expected of the god who controls the source of laziness, his "work efficiency" and "dedication" are truly astonishing.
The Goddess of Desire seemed to be in a good mood and offered to explain, "Alright, alright, let me clear things up for you."
"Two years of dreaming, breaking through in the dream," as the name suggests, requires you to cultivate in a special state, similar to "sleep" or "extreme relaxation," and in this state, break through your soul power level to level 70 or above. The higher the level you break through, the richer the reward you will receive. Since it emphasizes "two years of dreaming," I think with your intelligence, you should be able to understand the special requirements for the cultivation method. She gave Dai Youheng a meaningful look.
"As for sitting back and watching the successes and failures, and reaping the benefits without lifting a finger," the god of desire lazily waves his hand, "it simply means you need to learn to leverage opportunities and profit from them." There's no need to personally engage in the life-or-death struggle; just observe the situation and act at the most crucial moment, or simply do nothing at all, and you can naturally reap the greatest benefits. In short, it's about having the foresight and luck to "let the snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman reaps the benefits."
She concluded, "Sloth, among the Seven Deadly Sins, is more of a support role. Its test doesn't directly assess your combat abilities, but rather focuses on your intelligence, creativity, and the ability to seize opportunities and gain without effort. It's a unique test of your overall qualities."
After listening, Dai Youheng suddenly understood. So that's how it is!
This test from the god of sloth was indeed extraordinary. It seemed simple, but it actually contained hidden mysteries and required some wisdom to understand and complete.
His mind raced, and suddenly something occurred to him. He looked up at the remaining deities and respectfully asked, "My esteemed Gods of Original Sin, I have another question. Now that I have formally accepted your teachings and can be considered your successor, wouldn't it be wise to protect me if any other deities in the divine realm, or their messengers or divine beasts, violate the laws of the divine realm and secretly harm me?"
This is a crucial point he must confirm! His future enemies may not be limited to those on the continent.
"Hmph, let's see who dares!" The God of Wrath roared first, his terrifying rage seeming to ignite the entire space. "Anyone who dares to touch our chosen one is an enemy of the Seven Deadly Sins!"
The God of Arrogance spoke coldly, his tone filled with absolute confidence and authority, "Just accept your test with peace of mind. The divine realm has its own laws, and even when the gods are asleep, it is not a time for petty people to act recklessly. Although we are not benevolent, we protect our own successors, and no one dares to question us!"
Upon receiving this affirmative reply, Dai Youheng felt a great weight lifted from his heart. He smiled slightly, bowed again, and said, "Thank you, esteemed sirs. I will certainly do my utmost to live up to your expectations!"
"Alright, alright, that's enough about business." The Goddess of Desire chuckled, her figure gradually becoming ethereal. "Little brother, see you next time. Although the Lord of Sin's test will be troublesome, it's not all tiring hardship, so don't worry too much."
Her voice was endlessly alluring, like a feather gently brushing against the heart, "Especially for my test by the god of desire—"
"You might experience an ecstasy-like comfort then! Hehehe—look forward to it! Oh, and one more thing to remind you: learn to control your breathing, otherwise you'll definitely cause a lot of trouble right now."
Accompanied by her suggestive laughter, the figures of the seven original sin gods slowly faded from the throne, eventually disappearing completely from Dai Youheng and Xue Di's perception along with the magnificent temple.
With her soul returning to its place, Dai Youheng's consciousness returned to the cold, secret chamber of the Snow Emperor Castle.
Everything seemed like a dream, but the fleeting sensation of the divine mark on his forehead clearly told him that what had just happened was not an illusion.
He let out a long sigh of relief, preparing to carefully digest this earth-shattering information, when he suddenly felt an extremely cold gaze coming from beside him.
Dai Youheng turned his head and saw that Xue Di's soul had floated in front of him at some point. She had her arms crossed, her beautiful face covered with a layer of frost, and her ice-blue eyes were staring at him without blinking. Her eyes were complicated, mixed with worry, scrutiny, and a very rare, even she herself might not have noticed, pout.
"Uh—Snow Empress, what's wrong?" Dai Youheng felt a little uneasy under her gaze and subconsciously called out.
Xue Di didn't answer immediately, but stared at him for several more seconds before slightly turning her head away. Her tone seemed as cold as usual, but upon closer listening, there was a subtle hint of awkwardness and bitterness. "The last thing the Goddess of Desire said about her test was, 'A pleasure that feels like being in heaven or death.'"
Xue Di paused, seemingly hesitant to speak, but continued, her pace slightly quickening, "Her assessment isn't going to involve you going around chasing after women and satisfying those—physical desires, is it?"
After saying this, the icy blue aura around Xue Di's ears seemed to turn a very faint pink. She had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and although she herself had never experienced it, she was not completely ignorant about matters between men and women. Asking such a question herself still made her feel an indescribable embarrassment.
Dai Youheng was taken aback by what he heard, and almost burst out laughing, but when he saw Xue Di’s seemingly cold but actually tense eyes, he immediately suppressed his laughter.
He deliberately stroked his chin, pretending to think seriously. "Hmm, now that you mention it, from the perspective of the God of Desire's divine authority, the possibility seems—hmm—"
Before he could finish speaking, he felt the temperature around him plummet! Xue Di's eyes sharpened instantly, and a layer of frost even formed on the walls of the secret chamber!
"Hmph!" The Snow Empress snorted coldly, interrupting him. Her voice was so icy it seemed like ice shards were about to fall out. "If it were just a necessary step to complete the divine test, to have sex with two or three women, I've lived all these years and I'm not the kind of unreasonable, narrow-minded person I am. I can handle that much psychologically—"
She spoke of being "broad-minded," but the chill emanating from her was enough to freeze one to death. She slightly raised her chin, striving to maintain the pride of the Lord of the Far North, but her eyes betrayed a tension she herself was unaware of. Her voice unconsciously lowered, carrying a hint of threat, "However, if there are truly too many, or if you—you enjoy it, are addicted to it—"
She didn't finish her sentence, but her cold eyes clearly said that the consequences would be severe!
Seeing Xue Di's seemingly magnanimous demeanor despite her obvious concern, Dai Youheng couldn't help but chuckle. "You're overthinking it. Let alone the fact that the God of Desire's test might not be so superficial, even if it is, I think it would be related to you, Xue Di. Otherwise, why would I have pulled your soul into that space? Perhaps it's to make you my companion during the test, just like Tang San and Xiao Wu did during the Sea God's test back then."
Upon hearing this, the Snow Empress shifted her gaze somewhat awkwardly, no longer daring to look into his overly intense eyes. She muttered something under her breath, her voice barely audible, "Glib talker. As the King of the Far North, I will not satisfy your desires."
But the slight upturn of her lips and the quiet warming of her soul had already betrayed her true feelings.
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