“At this critical moment, it’s still up to me to take action.”

Amidst many incredulous gazes, Saga used the Annihilation Dragon Breath to pierce through the Pleasure Sanctuary, creating an opening. Not wanting to get involved in the conflict between the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty and the Sect of Pleasure, Saga immediately called for Tixil the Amethyst Dragon and Charlotte the Gemstone Dragon.

“Let’s go!”

The three dragons flapped their wings in unison, swiftly flying towards the breach in the Pleasure Sanctuary.

However.

The two bishops, who had been stunned, suddenly shifted their gaze with a change in expression, as if they had received some mysterious message, and then both stared at the Golden Dragon.

Buzz!

The Blissful Scepter was swung forcefully.

In an instant, a tri-colored light formed, and before Saga and the dragons could escape, the gap created by the Annihilation Dragon Breath was sealed.

Frowning, Saga turned his head and glared at the two bishops.

These fallen bishops were not focusing on the Pontiff of Beauty but were instead diverting their attention to him, an unrelated party? That shouldn’t be.

At the same time.

The fallen bishops were also staring at the Golden Dragon.

Their gaze swept over the opponent’s dazzling golden scales, resplendent and breathtakingly beautiful, and both bishops simultaneously called out in a voice filled with bewitching power, a strange sound that brought pleasure to the body just by hearing it:

“Saga Alzhus, feel the utmost honor, for you have caught the attention of the God of Bliss.”

“Make the right choice, come into the embrace of the God of Bliss.”

“You shall enjoy eternal pleasure throughout endless time!”

After hearing the bishops’ voices, Saga fell silent, then his head was full of black lines.

He was not the least bit tempted by the fallen bishops’ seduction. If it had been before, he might have hesitated because their temptation involved mental influence, but now, under the protection of the Flower of Beauty, Saga had almost complete immunity to such mental enticements.

Not only was he not tempted.

Saga was even unsure whether to feel proud or annoyed.

Damn it!

This damned charm of mine.

Has it attracted the favor of another evil god, being targeted by them?

Do I have some kind of passive skill that attracts the attention of evil gods? Saga couldn’t help but doubt himself.

The previous Tyrant Blood God, and now this God of Bliss, whose holy symbol didn’t even look proper, had set their sights on him, which was not a good thing.

At the same time.

After hearing the fallen bishops’ temptation towards the Flower of the World.

The Pontiff of Beauty’s flawless face darkened, then she raised her hand, and two fiery red lip marks, as fast as lightning, flew towards the fallen bishops.

This was the signature divine art of the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty—Kiss of Love.

It could penetrate most defenses, ignoring physical resistance, magic resistance, mental resistance, etc., causing real damage to both body and mind, with considerable lethality.

The two fallen bishops raised their shields at the same time, dodging the pursuing Kiss of Love.

As bishops of the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty, they knew very well how powerful the Pontiff’s Kiss of Love could be.

Meanwhile, taking advantage of the moment when the fallen bishops were chased by the Kiss of Love.

The Pontiff turned her head towards the Golden Dragon and said solemnly:

“Do not be deceived by these fallen ones, the God of Bliss they worship is not a being of good and order.”

“Besides the title of Lord of Pleasure, God of Bliss, He has another name that fits His true nature more closely—Lust!”

“Following Lust leads only to an increasing addiction to desires and, due to a raised threshold, a self-destructive pursuit of more thrilling pleasures, with no good outcome.”

The influence of Lust spreads like a flood or a beast, proliferating rapidly.

Apart from Rainbow Sky City, there are Sects of Pleasure on the Yar Continent and even in other regions of other continents. It is a rather active sect. During her investigation, the Pontiff of Beauty learned quite a bit about the Sect of Pleasure and the deities they worship.

However.

Right after listening to the Pontiff of Beauty’s warning.

Saga had a bad feeling growing inside him.

Buzz!

A purple-black beam of light descended from the remaining dome of the Pleasure Sanctuary, striking Saga with the speed of lightning.

In an instant, the scenery in his eyes changed, as if he had arrived in another world.

The secret guards of the temple and the followers of the Sect of Pleasure who were in the midst of battle disappeared, the Pleasure Sanctuary that enveloped the space disappeared, and the Amethyst Dragon and Gemstone Dragon also disappeared.

Now appearing in Saga’s vision.

Was a vast and boundless plain of beauty.

The grass was green and endless, with breezes blowing gently, creating ripples across the grassland, and amidst them were seas of flowers in brilliant purples and reds, dancing petals in the fresh air.

Then, at the center of such a world.

Saga’s expression was solemn as he looked at a young man, or perhaps a young woman, with long limbs and an elegant posture, who emerged from the rain of flowers.

He, she, or rather, It, had a dignified and charming face that seemed to be constantly changing, with no fixed image, sometimes male, sometimes female, and even beast-like in appearance.

But no matter what form It took.

It always had an unforgettable beauty, and also gave off a vibe of vitality, curiosity, limitless charm, and grace.

The Lord of Pleasure.

The God of Bliss.

Also known as—Lust.

“Is the similarity in style between Tyrant and Lust an accident?”

“No, there are no such coincidences. It is highly likely that He comes from the same multiverse as Tyrant, an Outer God.”

Looking at the graceful and elegant Lust, Saga did not lower his guard.

Its appearance was far less oppressive than Tyrant’s, accompanied by mountains of corpses and seas of blood, but the twisted desires hidden beneath Its graceful and beautiful exterior were just as formidable to Saga.

“Beautiful creatures always bring me joy.”

Lust did not have the same domineering attitude as Tyrant, but seemed quite amiable as It took the initiative to speak.

Without much preamble, this deity narrowed Its eyes and covered Its mouth with a light laugh, speaking in a softer voice that leaned more feminine:

“Saga Alzhus, I smell the stench of Tyrant on you.”

“Just the thought of a beautiful being like you turning into a vulgar and ugly Tyrant Fiend makes me feel pity.”

Saga’s brow furrowed slightly, and he remained silent.

Indeed, It was an Outer God from the same multiverse.

Lust’s words confirmed Saga’s suspicions.

It was not just because of his own performance, but also because he had some contact with Tyrant.

After a pause, Lust spread Its arms and said:

“Become my prince, my Chosen One.”

On one hand, Lust, who similarly adores beautiful things like the Goddess of Beauty, indeed favored Saga, who was supremely handsome and of extraordinary temperament.

On the other hand, It wanted to snatch someone from the hands of Tyrant.

Although from the same multiverse, these two deities were not allies but rather enemies of each other.

“I will grant you eternal pleasure and bliss, bestow upon you unimaginable beauty and strength.”

“Any pleasure you can imagine, and those you cannot, will all fill your soul once you follow me.”

Lust’s voice was soft as water, yet carried a deadly seduction.

Its face now stopped changing, settling into a form that was not the most perfect but most aligned with Saga’s aesthetic, a female form that even made Saga’s heart skip a beat at first glance.

It opened Its arms, welcoming Saga into Its embrace.

And just by listening to Its voice, Saga felt his heart tremble, images of him conquering the world, sweeping all directions, and subjugating all races filled his mind, far from base enjoyment.

Moreover, a voice inside told him.

Just by becoming Lust’s Chosen One, he could easily reach the pinnacle of the world.

At that moment, Saga deeply realized.

This evil god was not simple.

The pleasure It spoke of was not the low-level pleasure commonly understood by mortals, but a true sense of joy and happiness.

For example, Saga’s pursuit of infinite power.

In this process, if he followed Lust, every step would bring unimaginable pleasure, and while reaping pleasure, he would gain even stronger power from Lust’s authority, making him more obsessed and addicted to pursuing power and pleasure, forming a cycle.

Lust’s power directly targeted the deepest desires.

Rather than being the God of Bliss and Pleasure, It was more accurate to say—God of Desire.

With eyes half-closed, as if savoring the pleasure given by Lust.

A few seconds later, Saga opened his eyes, his golden pupils shining brightly, and said:

“This feeling is quite nice.”

After a pause, the corners of the dragon’s mouth twitched as he said: “But I refuse.”

“Oh? Why? Because you see me as an evil god?”

Lust smiled and said:

“That is a misunderstanding by mortals. I was born from desire, and I am well-versed in all the secrets that bring joy and satisfaction.”

“And I, too, am exercising my power, dedicated to letting the creatures of this world cast off their shackles and indulge their desires, to pursue what they want to pursue, to enjoy what they want to enjoy.”

“This is a beautiful and wonderful thing.”

It shook Its head slightly, sighed, and said: “Unfortunately, just following one’s deepest desires is always seen as—falling.”

Looking at Saga, Lust whispered:

“Saga Alzhus, you refuse me, do you also think that pursuing desires is falling?”

On the other side.

The Golden Dragon gazed at the female form of Lust that made his heart flutter, took a deep breath, suppressed the throbbing in his heart, his will as firm as steel, his voice like thunder:

“No, whether to chase desires or to restrain them, in my view, is just a personal choice, unrelated to falling or evil.”

After a pause, the Golden Dragon’s figure grew more majestic, increasingly towering, his body becoming so large it blotted out the sky.

Just like the first encounter with Tyrant.

This was also Saga’s world of consciousness.

Unlike last time, Saga now had more skilled control over his world of consciousness.

Dark clouds rolled, thunder roared, and lightning flashed.

Large raindrops fell from the sky, tearing apart the beautiful scene created by Lust.

“Oh? Then why do you refuse my kindness?”

Lust looked up, rain sliding down Its beautiful face, looking at the sky-covering Golden Dragon.

The Golden Dragon looked down, his gaze meeting Lust’s, his voice thunderous.

“The reason is simple—I don’t want to.”

Becoming Lust’s Chosen One would certainly bring many benefits.

But it was not without a price, it also meant that he would have to give up a lot, such as becoming a servant of Lust.

Even the highest-ranking servant is still a servant.

Saga could not accept that.

No longer communicating with Lust, the sky-covering Golden Dragon exhaled a breath of dragon’s fire, swallowing the still, contemplative Lust.

The facade of the world of will created by Lust began to crumble.

And before it completely shattered, Lust’s whisper reached Saga’s ears.

“Because you don’t want to, you refuse. I appreciate all choices made following one’s true nature.”

“I see a burning desire in you as fierce as fire, and I admire that.”

“Saga Alzhus, I allow you to pray to me, and when the time comes, I will bestow upon you the title of Champion of Lust’s Chosen Ones, granting you—eternity!”

Before, because It was only interested in Saga’s appearance and wanted to spite Tyrant by snatching Its target, Lust only promised Saga to be a Chosen One.

But now, having discovered the strong desire hidden within Saga, It changed Its offer, promising Saga the position of Champion of the Chosen Ones.

For these Outer Gods, there are levels to being a Chosen One.

The ordinary Chosen Ones who receive a bit of blessing, the more valued Chosen Heroes, and above other Chosen Ones, the highly regarded Champion of the Chosen Ones.

“You will eventually make the right choice and become my champion.”

Lust’s voice faded into the distance.

At the same time.

Within the Pleasure Sanctuary, Saga’s bewildered gaze suddenly cleared.

The battle between the temple’s secret guards and the Sect of Pleasure continued, and now, the followers of both the Goddess of Beauty and Lust were deliberately avoiding the area where Saga was.

The chaos in the Pleasure Sanctuary continued, but Saga’s surroundings had become a sanctuary of their own, with other sapient beings cautiously gathering around.

But Saga paid them no heed.

“Champion of Lust, granting eternity.”

Why does that sound so familiar?

Oh.

Tyrant had said something similar before.

But unlike Tyrant.

This Lust seemed easier to communicate with, and apparently had no plans to force or coerce him.

To call It an evil god seemed not quite right.

Like Tyrant, Lust was not purely an evil god. Their doctrines had two sides and could not be simply assigned to a single camp.

In the case of Lust, desires can be good or bad.

If a being is passionate about supporting the weak and fighting evil, and follows Lust, supporting the weak and fighting evil while also gaining immense pleasure and power, then it will certainly become an existence as righteous as can be.

Saga shook his head.

He thought of another evil god favoring him, and while he couldn’t help feeling proud, he also felt a small worry.

“Tyrant, Lust.”

“These two gods are definitely from the same multiverse.”

“I just don’t know if there are other Outer Gods from their multiverse, more than one deity has come to the Great Ring from their multiverse, and has there been a more intimate passage with the Great Ring?”

“That’s why deities keep appearing one after another?”

“The deities of the Great Ring should have noticed it too, right? The reaction of the Dragon God before, and now the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty’s crackdown on the Sect of Pleasure.”

Saga shook his head, no longer pondering things he currently couldn’t touch.

“So, the question arises.”

“If I accidentally encounter a major crisis in the future, and the Dragon God does not respond to my prayers.”

“Then, if I have no choice but to pray to an evil god, and at the same time pray to both Tyrant and Lust, what will happen?”

Saga blinked, pondering:

“At that time, if I become the champion of both gods, will they restrain each other, and can I enjoy the benefits of being a Chosen One while not having to pay a heavy price?”