That single word, "cute," was like the softest feather, yet it precisely plucked a string deep within Xie Chen's soul that no one had ever touched before. He clearly "felt" the strange warmth and smooth flow of energy that accompanied it, a feeling more convincing than any cold database conclusion. In a daze, he seemed to confirm that this "feeling," called "positive feedback," was what he "needed," and he was willing to "work hard" to obtain more of it.
Thus, Su Nian discovered that Xie Chen's "clumsy learning to walk" had entered a new, even somewhat comical, stage.
He began to observe her more closely, trying to summarize a set of "behavioral norms" for obtaining "positive feedback".
Su Nian, having sat for a long time, subconsciously rubbed her shoulders. Xie Chen noticed this action and immediately categorized it as "physical discomfort requiring relief." The next second, Su Nian felt a pair of cool yet perfectly firm hands press on her shoulders and neck, awkwardly but earnestly kneading them. He even tried to incorporate a trace of spiritual energy from the world of fantasy into his technique, though the effect was minimal. However, his earnest clumsiness made Su Nian both amused and exasperated, and her heart inexplicably softened.
"Thank you," she said softly, which was "positive feedback."
Xie Chen's eyes lit up almost imperceptibly, as if he had recorded a valid data point, and he worked even harder with his hands (although still without any particular method).
While reading, Su Nian unconsciously fidgeted with a corner of the page. After observing her silently, Xie Chen determined that she was "not focused enough on the current reading material and needed more options." So, before Su Nian could react, more than a dozen beautifully packaged physical books covering various fields appeared out of thin air in front of her, ranging from "General Relativity" to "Postpartum Care of Sows," piling up like a small mountain.
Su Nian stared at the outrageous "mountain of books" for a long time, speechless. Xie Chen stood to the side, looking at her expectantly, as if waiting for "positive feedback."
"Host, he's using you as an achievement system to farm!" 088 complained. "Complete the task and gain favor points?"
Su Nian sighed, then finally picked out a seemingly normal collection of essays from the pile of books, and smiled at Xie Chen: "This one is fine, thank you."
Receiving another "positive feedback," Xie Chen's icy aura seemed to melt away slightly. He silently put away the other books, his movements swift and efficient, though his ears were once again faintly flushed.
This almost stereotypical "pleasing" continued for two whole days. Su Nian went from being initially taken aback and amused to gradually getting used to it and even starting to take the initiative to guide him. She would give him clear affirmation after he completed an "effective act of care" ("This fruit is very sweet"); and she would gently point out when his behavior was too "procedural" ("You don't need to keep pouring me water, I'm not thirsty").
Xie Chen, like a diligent student, eagerly absorbed the knowledge about "interaction" and "feeling." The energy within him became increasingly stable; the fragmented echoes, though still present, no longer posed a threat. Instead, they seemed to blend into the background noise, becoming a part of the underlying tone of his soul. The obsessive madness in his eyes was gradually replaced by a more vivid light, imbued with inquiry and dependence.
However, Su Nian did not completely let her guard down. Occasionally, she would catch a fleeting glimpse of a deep, unfathomable light in the depths of his eyes when he looked at her, especially when he saw her smile. The light was so fleeting that she thought it was an illusion, yet she vaguely felt that something far greater was quietly brewing beneath this calm exterior.
That night, Su Nian was fast asleep. Xie Chen, just like the previous two nights, lay in the same standard position on the other side of the bed. He wasn't really asleep, but just resting with his eyes closed. Most of his consciousness was still immersed in consolidating his soul and "digesting" the newly acquired emotional knowledge.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide.
The awkwardness and confusion of the daytime were gone from his eyes, replaced by an absolute, icy clarity. He slowly sat up, his gaze falling on Su Nian's peaceful sleeping face beside him, his expression complex and unreadable.
He raised his hand, and a faint golden light, unlike any fragment of power he had ever seen before, swirled around his fingertips. This light, unlike any other fragment of power he had ever witnessed, carried an ancient and vast aura. The light danced on his fingertips, both gentle and powerful.
“The boundary… has loosened.” He murmured to himself, his voice no longer hoarse or clumsy, but carrying a deep and majestic quality that seemed to come from time immemorial.
He felt the higher essence within him, suppressed by the rules of this world and his own madness, awakening. With the acknowledgment of "needs" and the acceptance of emotions, those scattered fragments were no longer merely "noise" to be integrated, but became the foundation for completing his original power...
Meanwhile, deep within the core of the rules of the Main God Space.
Among the countless flowing data light bands, the sequence representing "Xie Chen's" number suddenly erupted with an intense, blinding energy fluctuation alarm, exceeding all historical records! Red warning lights flashed wildly, and a cold electronic voice echoed in the empty hall:
[Warning! An abnormal individual 'xie chen' has been detected whose soul integrity has exceeded the critical threshold!]
[Warning! High-dimensional divine fluctuations detected! 97.3% match with the 'Fallen Ancient God' sequence in the database!]
[WARNING! An individual is breaking free from the constraints of the Main God Space rules! Risk Level: Cataclysmic!]
[Immediate execution recommended... *buzzing*... Highest privileges... Annihilate... command... Under... unknown interference...]
The electronic sounds became intermittent, eventually fading into a cacophony of busy signals. The light band representing Xie Chen, instead of dimming amidst the alarm, shone even brighter, and the space around it began to subtly distort.
...
The golden light at Xie Chen's fingertips slowly faded. He leaned down and, with utmost gentleness, placed a kiss on Su Nian's smooth forehead. The kiss was devoid of any lust, carrying only a sense of absolute protection and possession, like a brand.
"Su Nian..." he called her name, his voice low and tender, yet containing an undeniable strength, "No matter who I am, no matter what I will face..."
You are all mine.
The moment his words fell, the entire room—no, the entire "birdcage" space constructed from his power—trembled slightly. The photographs from different worlds on the walls seemed to come alive, shimmering with an eerie glow. The pale blue energy field remained stable, but its essence seemed to be undergoing some kind of sublimation, becoming more restrained, and even more...unshakeable.
Su Nian frowned slightly in her sleep, as if she sensed something, but ultimately did not wake up.
Xie Chen lay down again and closed his eyes. He still maintained that slightly stiff sleeping posture, but the aura around him was completely different from that of the clumsy man who had been learning the "need" just a few hours ago.
Clumsiness may still exist, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The depth and power beneath the surface are recovering at an astonishing pace.
He needed her; this feeling was genuine and real, a treasure he had personally unearthed from the ruins of madness and reason.
But it is precisely because of this "need" that, in order to protect this treasure, he must find the complete power that is enough to fight against everything—including the God Realm that is above all worlds and tries to control his destiny!
The seedlings of emotion grow on the ruins, and what will support these ruins are... the bones of gods and the throne.
[Host...] 088's voice, carrying intense electromagnetic interference, intermittently echoed in Su Nian's sleeping mind: [Detected... Unknown higher dimension... link... signal... extremely... extremely dangerous... Wake up...]
Before its warning could be fully delivered, it was quietly blocked by a more powerful, gentle yet irresistible force.
The moonlight remained hazy.
When dawn breaks, the world will no longer be the same.
(End of Chapter 165)
(Volume 8, The Abandoned Initial World, End)
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Volume Nine Preview: *Killing Gods for You*
When the caged bird breaks free of its shackles, it discovers that a much larger chessboard lies beyond the cage.
When the yandere CEO awakens his divine nature, his former obsession transforms into a god-slaying edge.
The shadow of the supreme god looms over countless worlds, and cold rules attempt to judge his love.
Xie Chen embraced Su Nian's waist, raising his eyes amidst the myriad fragments of laws, his gaze as serene as the dawn of the universe:
"rule?"
"Then I will reshape the rules."
A high-dimensional battlefield is about to open, where a god-level yandere will demonstrate what it means to subvert in the name of love.
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