In the void, time lost its meaning. Su Nian floated in absolute darkness, before her was the constantly twisting, suffocatingly oppressive aggregate of Xie Chen's soul. Its form was extremely unstable, like a boiling black tide, sometimes condensing into the cold, hard outline of a domineering CEO, sometimes flashing the ethereal robes of a celestial lord, and sometimes appearing as Xie Chen's dark eyes filled with pain and obsession... Countless "he"s struggled, roared, and whispered within it, all pointing to one core—Su Nian.

[…I'm holding you…], […Don't run away…], […My…], […Why did you leave…]

Chaotic and overlapping thoughts, like invisible chains, entangled Su Nian's consciousness, attempting to drag her into that mad, dark abyss. She felt like a lone boat on a stormy sea, on the verge of being completely swallowed up at any moment. The system's disconnection, the spatial anomalies, and this obsession originating from the very core of her soul, which transcended all the scope of the mission, all made her feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Don't panic. Su Nian forced herself to calm down. She was the only executor who could navigate and "survive" various yandere worlds; her advantage lay in understanding and... "taming." Even when facing a collection of all the fragments, this core might still remain unchanged.

She no longer tried to escape the thoughts that had locked her in; instead, she focused all her energy and actively "faced" the chaotic darkness. She did not convey fear or resistance, but tried to convey a kind of... stable, comforting, and even familiar "aura" that belonged to their shared memories.

That was her helpless body temperature when she was forced to sleep with him in the world of domineering CEOs; that was her proactive embrace when the immortal lord fell; that was her helpless indulgence in the prince's castle; that was the trust she placed in him when they stood side by side in the slave dynasty; that was her silent companionship in the world of e-sports; that was her gentle patting when the pianist broke down...

This "aura," woven from countless subtle memories and emotions, is like a drop of water thrown into a boiling oil pan, instantly triggering an even more intense reaction in the collective!

【！！！】

The collective jolted violently, the churning darkness abruptly halting for a moment, as if the chaotic, overlapping thoughts had been paused. The blurry outline flickered violently, seemingly desperately trying to recognize and capture this familiar feeling.

"...It's...you...it really is...you..." The overlapping thoughts were no longer just a frantic declaration, but a confirmation mixed with disbelief and a near-trembling apprehension. The characteristic outlines belonging to different fragments flashed alternately at a faster pace, as if they were vying to confirm this unique mark.

It (or rather, "he") moved forward a little, and the "hand" formed from darkness reached out again. This time, it was no longer an aggressive probe, but rather a very cautious, almost greedy one, as it slowly "touched" the edge of Su Nian's consciousness.

Without any tangible sensation, Su Nian clearly "felt" a vast, chaotic, yet incredibly intense torrent of emotions surging towards her through that invisible connection! It was the obsession exacerbated by countless worlds and countless "losses," the loneliness and fear buried deep within the souls of every fragment, the almost instinctive dependence and longing for her, and... a kind of love that even this collective entity itself had not fully comprehended, a love that transcended possessiveness...

The emotion was too immense, too pure, and too painful, almost overwhelming Su Nian's consciousness. She groaned, feeling her mental defenses groaning under the unbearable pressure.

But she didn't back down. She knew this was the only way to communicate, and... the only chance to confirm her own feelings.

She endured the shock to her very soul, trying her best to send back her "breath" again and again—no longer just a simple reassurance or a task-oriented response, but an attempt to peel away the pretense of those "drama queens" and reveal a little bit of... the "genuine feelings" that even she herself had only just realized.

That genuine feeling of heartache for him, of fluttering at his heartstrings, of wanting to embrace him when he is vulnerable...

When Su Nian tried to convey that faint but genuine "sincerity," the collective's reaction underwent a dramatic change!

The boiling, destructive darkness seemed to be partially neutralized by a gentle yet firm force, its churning noticeably diminishing. The chaotic, overlapping thoughts gradually became clearer; though still mixed, the elements of "violence" and "pure destruction" were weakening, while emotions such as "pain," "loneliness," and "yearning for connection" were amplified.

[…warmth…] A relatively clear thought emerged, carrying a childlike innocence and longing, […the first time…wasn't…fake…?]

It was the sensitive and vulnerable part of the protagonist, Xie Chen, that was speaking out.

"...Don't lie to me again!" This was followed by Ah Chen's wary and irritable voice, but beneath that irritability lay a deeper unease: "...If I lock you up...I'll never lose you again..."

"...sharing the empire...sleeping together..." Helian Jue's domineering demands.

"...to be together forever..." the prince murmured languidly yet persistently.

"...The championship and the heart...are all yours..." - A declaration of reliance from the e-sports legend.

【...a caged bird...】The domineering CEO's cold confinement.

Countless voices and countless obsessions all express the same core message—the fear of loss and the desire for eternal possession.

However, in this chaotic sea of ​​obsessions, Su Nian's tiny attempts to connect with "true feelings" are like a pearl thrown into the deep sea. Although faint, it continues to emit a unique light, attracting the attention of all the fragments.

The shape of the aggregate began to undergo even more wondrous changes. It was no longer merely a swirling mass of darkness, but began to contract and coalesce inward, its outline gradually becoming clearer. Although still blurry, a tall, slender human figure could be vaguely discerned, though the face and details remained shrouded in flowing shadows, and the sense of oppression strangely merged with a profound sadness and bewilderment.

He (now perhaps we can refer to him as "he") looked at Su Nian again, his invisible gaze complex and difficult to discern.

"...You..." he began, his voice less repetitive, becoming more like a single, extremely hoarse and weary male voice, "...What...do you want?"

He no longer merely used frantic possession to mask his fear; instead, he began to...question. This was a crucial shift.

Just as Su Nian was preparing to respond to this hard-won opportunity for communication—

[WARNING! Underlying protocol conflict! Unauthorized connection! Attempting to clear it!]

A cold, rigid, and emotionless electronic voice suddenly exploded in this void! Unlike 088, which conveyed human-like anxiety, this voice was filled with mechanical rigidity and absolute command execution!

At the same time, several dazzling white chains, resembling data streams, appeared out of thin air, carrying an aura of tearing everything apart, and shot fiercely towards Su Nian and the Xie Chen aggregate that was taking shape!

Is it the defense mechanism of the Main God Space? Or is it that "unknown invading force"?

Xie Chen's collective body reacted extremely quickly. He suddenly pulled Su Nian's consciousness backward and used his still unstable dark body to block her! The bright white data chains slammed hard against the darkness, making a teeth-grinding sizzling sound, like cold water dripping into hot oil!

[Get out of my way!] Xie Chen roared angrily. The aggregate form became unstable again due to the attack, but the huge dark energy surged violently, temporarily resisting and eroding the data chains!

[Target: Abnormal Executor Su Nian. Target: High-Dimensional Pollutant Xie Chen. Execute mandatory isolation procedure.] The cold, electronic voice announced without any fluctuation.

More data chains are beginning to coalesce!

Su Nian was horrified. She and Xie Chen had actually been judged by the Main God Space (or the controlling force behind it) to be "anomalies" and "contamination" that needed to be eliminated!

Xie Chen held her firmly behind him. Despite his own unstable state, his newly formed protective stance was unwavering. The darkness around him grew thicker, filled with a hostile aura of resistance, but Su Nian could sense that beneath that aura lay an instinctive rage against the power that was trying to "separate" them.

"No one can..." his deep voice held a madness that seemed to want to destroy everything in their way, "...take us apart again!"

The battle between the data chains and the dark energy intensified, and this void began to tremble violently, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment.

Looking at the chaotic yet resolute backs blocking her way, and feeling the chilling power that seemed intent on annihilating them all, Su Nian's mind clearly surfaced—

She had to do something.

For survival, and also for... this "him" before her, whom she had personally "shaped" and whom she could not bear to part with...

(End of Chapter 148)