The torrent of data, like a celestial waterfall at the dawn of the universe, carries a cold and merciless force, relentlessly impacting the tiny realm jointly constructed by Su Nian's "sincerity" and Xie Chen's fused emotions. Outside the realm lies an absolute "order" and "rules" attempting to assimilate everything; inside the realm lies a vibrant and passionate "emotion" and "memory" that transcends data logic.
In this intense confrontation, Xie Chen's avatar underwent a visible transformation. He was no longer a blurry, distorted dark outline, but gradually coalesced into a clear, slender human silhouette. Although his face was still shrouded in a layer of flowing shadows, making it indistinct, his upright posture and the complex aura emanating from him—a blend of the coldness of a domineering CEO, the aloofness of a celestial being, the elegance of a prince, the majesty of an emperor, the sharpness of an e-sports youth, and the sensitive pain of a pianist—had already taken shape.
He stood steadily in front of Su Nian, no longer relying on instinctive madness to resist, but using a more skillful and powerful approach to mobilize the dark energy that had merged all the fragmented emotions. Like the most skilled helmsman, he steered this lone boat named "them" forward with difficulty but determination amidst the turbulent waves of data.
Each surge of data felt like a giant hammer, trying to smash him apart and devour Su Nian. But each time, Xie Chen was able to draw upon a deep memory and emotion corresponding to a fragment within him at the critical moment, transforming it into the strongest shield.
When the torrent attempted to erode it with "logical paradox," Helian Jue's domineering will of "I am the rule" rose up and ruthlessly smashed it.
When the torrent of emotions attempts to deconstruct the situation using "sentiment analysis," the pure state of mind of the immortal lord, who embodies "the ultimate emotion of the Great Dao," naturally flows, rendering the cold data ineffective.
When the torrent attempted to predict using a "probabilistic model," the "obsessive" uncertainty belonging to Achen spread rampantly, causing all calculations to fail.
He is like a black mountain that is awakening, encompassing all kinds of emotions, with Su Nian's "sincerity" as its foundation and their shared memories as its veins, becoming more and more majestic and unfathomable.
He held Su Nian firmly behind him, her consciousness closely connected to Xie Chen through that resilient link. She was no longer just an "anchor point," but had become the "fuse" and "resonator" for Xie Chen to mobilize the power of different fragments.
She "saw" it: after she opened up her memories and emotions without reservation, the previously conflicting and independent fragments deep within Xie Chen's soul were merging and complementing each other at an astonishing speed. Obsession softened with dependence, violence became resolute through protection, loneliness became fulfilling through possession, and vulnerability grew stronger through companionship…
A sense of wholeness is quietly taking shape on this chaotic battlefield.
【...Intrusion source...Coordinates...Analysis complete...】088's voice came through the connection again, much clearer and more stable than before, clearly benefiting from the protection of this emotional realm. 【...It's the 'God' himself! His core logic has shown a tendency towards 'entropy'. In order to maintain its existence, it has begun to reject and eliminate all 'high-dimensional variables' that it cannot fully control...My deep bond with you, host, and Mr. Xie Chen's extraordinary soul collection have both been judged as the highest level of 'contamination'!】
The truth has come out!
The so-called "unknown invading force" was actually the Supreme God himself! He was not attacked by an external enemy, but rather He Himself had gone to the extreme of "order" and, in order to maintain absolute control and existence, began to eliminate all "uncertain" factors! Su Nian and Xie Chen, precisely because of their connection and existence, touched the core of this cold rule, which led to their devastating attack!
"We must...leave here..." 088 said urgently. "...The Supreme God is mobilizing more resources...this realm can't hold out much longer! I need to use the special fluctuations generated by your resonance...to forcibly open a passage...a passage to the 'Gap'!"
"A gap?" Su Nian asked anxiously in her mind.
"...It's a weak point covered by the rules of the main god...and also...a gap where other 'higher-dimensional variables' might exist..." 088 explained, "...but the coordinates are extremely unstable...requiring powerful 'directional' energy for anchoring..."
Directional energy? Su Nian instantly understood, looking at Xie Chen's firm and profound back in front of her.
"Xie Chen!" Su Nian no longer called his name through thought, but as if she had exhausted the power of her soul. "We need to leave! Let's use our memories, and the place you most want to go, as our guideposts!"
Xie Chen paused slightly, turning his head. His face, shrouded in shadow, seemed to glance at Su Nian. Although she couldn't see his eyes, Su Nian could clearly feel the incredibly complex emotions contained within them—the weariness after enduring hardship, the preciousness of something lost and then regained, the resolve to face the unknown, and even more so… a love as deep as the sea, seemingly transcending countless torrents of time.
He didn't ask where they were going or why. For him now, as long as he was with Su Nian, where they went no longer mattered.
He turned back to the endless torrent of data and slowly raised his hands. The fused dark energy around him was no longer merely defensive; it began to converge and compress in an unprecedented way, as if brewing something.
At the same time, Su Nian felt all the memories in her soul—from the initial panic of being imprisoned by chains, to the excitement at the top of the immortal sect, the helplessness under the moon in the ancient castle, the trust of standing shoulder to shoulder with the dynasty, the warmth of relying on the arena, the heartache of the music room collapsing, and finally the roar and protection that transcended dimensions in the main god space—all these emotions and images, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, uncontrollably surged towards Xie Chen, creating a violent resonance with the corresponding fragments of memories in his body!
Countless scenes from different worlds flashed, intertwined, and merged around them! The cold, hard atmosphere of the CEO's office overlapped with the ethereal beauty of the Immortal Sect's cloud sea; the darkness of the vampire castle clashed with the brightness of the e-sports arena; the barbarity of the slave dynasty collided with the prosperity of the modern city… Ultimately, all these chaotic scenes were refined and purified through that ultimate emotional resonance, coalescing into the simplest yet warmest picture—
It was a peaceful night, just the two of them, after countless storms had passed. There were no chains, no conspiracies, no impending death, only warm light, a soft bed, and the tranquility and dependence of them sleeping soundly in each other's arms.
"Home."
A crystal-clear thought arose simultaneously from the depths of Su Nian and Xie Chen's souls.
This is it!
The moment the idea of "home" was formed, Xie Chen hurled the dark energy, which contained all his emotions and memories, like a javelin, into a specific direction of the data torrent!
That's not an attack in the physical sense, but rather a conceptual "anchoring"!
The dark energy, imbued with the concept of "home," is like a key that has found a lock, precisely piercing into an extremely subtle and ever-changing ripple of rules within the torrent of data!
"Buzz—!"
A strange, resounding boom, as if space itself were being torn apart, rang out!
A gaping hole was forcibly torn open in the torrent of data! Behind the hole was neither darkness nor light, but a chaotic, ever-changing, distorted passage that seemed to be composed of countless fragments of broken spacetime!
"Now! Go in!" 088 shouted.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xie Chen turned around and hugged Su Nian tightly in his arms, using his now much stronger body to completely protect her. Then, he leaped into the chaotic passage!
The torrent of data frantically tried to close the gap behind them, and a tremendous suction force came from behind, as if to drag them back and crush them completely.
Xie Chen held Su Nian tightly, using all his strength to stabilize himself and resist the terrifying tearing force. In the rapid fall and tumbling, Su Nian could only hug him back tightly, burying her face in his cold chest, which gave her endless sense of security.
After an unknown amount of time, the terrifying tearing force and the roar of the data torrent finally faded away.
They seemed to have passed through a long tunnel composed of countless fragments of memories and fleeting emotions, and finally, with a slight feeling of weightlessness, they crashed heavily onto a soft piece of land, filled with the scent of grass and sunshine.
The surrounding area was a tranquil valley filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, with a clear blue sky and drifting white clouds, seemingly a completely different world from the devastating torrent of data that had just occurred.
Xie Chen still held Su Nian tightly as they rolled to the ground. He instinctively used his body to cushion the fall, letting out a muffled groan.
Su Nian hurriedly raised her head and looked at him.
Sunlight streamed down, dispelling the last vestiges of shadow on his face.
She finally saw his face clearly.
It was a face of breathtaking beauty, a blend of all the best features. Deep-set eyes, a high nose, and beautifully shaped lips; it possessed the cold, domineering features of a CEO, the ethereal grace of a celestial being, and even a touch of princely languor and a hint of Ah Chen's unique, pain-tinged sensitivity. And at this moment, those jet-black eyes, seemingly holding the stars and the sea, were fixed intently on her face, filled with a profound shock and deep love, as if something lost had been regained.
He looked at her as if she were a rare treasure that had been found after traversing thousands of mountains and rivers and enduring countless hardships.
Su Nian stared at him blankly, her heart pounding wildly in her chest, almost as if it would burst out of her chest.
Just then, 088's voice rang out weakly, carrying a mixture of relief at surviving a disaster and a hint of solemnity:
[…It…we succeeded…we are temporarily…safe…]
Welcome to...the World Gap...
[...But host, Mr. Xie Chen...]
Our troubles...are probably only just beginning...
Following 088's subtle hint, Su Nian looked into the distance of the valley. At the edge of her vision, where the tranquil sky met the earth, the colors of space were being distorted abnormally, as if something enormous and indescribable was slowly... "watching" over this hard-won peace from another dimension.
(End of Chapter 150)
(The End of Volume VII, "Memory Regression and Systemic Change")
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Volume 8 Preview: The Abandoned Initial World
Background: A modern city (10 years have passed), the world is unstable, and crises are lurking.
Status: Su Nian and Xie Chen, who have initially merged, have entered the "safe zone," but an even greater threat is already approaching.
Core themes: Survival, strengthening relationships, coping with unknown crises, and uncovering the ultimate secret of the supreme god "Entropy Silence".
Highlights: How will the complete Xie Chen interact with Su Nian? Why was the initial world abandoned? What exactly is the lurking crisis? The final truth and decisive battle will slowly unfold in the cracks of the world and the remnants of the past.
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