Light in despair

Lin Chen's consciousness seemed to sink once again into the abyss, the laws of time and space beginning to lose their meaning. She felt like she was trapped in a vortex with no exit, surrounded by an endless void, unable to reach or escape. Every second seemed to stretch inordinately long, as if her existence were stretched infinitely, becoming an unspeakable agony. Her consciousness was like a small boat floating in a boundless ocean, being swallowed, swallowed, and then swallowed again.

"The cycle of fate..." Lin Chen muttered to himself, as if questioning everything he had experienced. "What on earth have I missed? How can I break free from this inescapable bondage?"

She took a deep breath, feeling herself sinking deeper into confusion and despair than ever before. She had once believed she could break free from the shackles of fate and transcend all constraints, but now, facing the angel's words, she felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. She had never realized so clearly how limited her power truly was. She had once believed herself to be the master of the universe, in control of everything, but now she understood that everything was merely a product of fate, and she could not escape it.

Just when Lin Chen was about to give up, the light that had flashed before appeared before her eyes again. It wasn't as dazzling as before, but it carried a warmth and hope. Her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. The light was like a faint ray of dawn, penetrating the endless darkness and illuminating the depths of her heart.

She stared intently at the light, feeling a strange power surge within her. That power wasn't destructive or oppressive, but rather deeply soothing. Lin Chen suddenly realized that this light wasn't some external force, but rather a part of her inner being. It was her ray of hope in the endless cycle of reincarnation, the only hope left after all her pain and struggle.

She took a deep breath, determined not to let herself be consumed by the endless nothingness. She began to focus on the faint light, concentrating all her awareness and strength, trying to draw it out from deep within. Her consciousness gradually became clearer, and the feeling of powerlessness began to fade. Her body seemed to be reignited, and a powerful force began to surge from her, breaking through the layers of shackles.

"I refuse to surrender." Lin Chen's voice was low and firm. "No matter what, I will break free from the shackles of fate and find my own path."

As her words fell, the surrounding void began to shift. The previously empty space was gradually filled with the light surging from her, as if a new world were being born within her consciousness. She saw her hands enveloped by that light, and felt her connection to the universe grow ever stronger. Her previous doubts and confusion gradually faded, replaced by a powerful awakening.

"This is my strength." Lin Chen whispered, "It comes from the faith deep in my heart and from my desire for freedom."

The light began to spread, quickly occupying the entire void, as if to devour everything. Lin Chen felt herself being pushed forward by an invisible force, traversing time and space, rapidly traveling to the edge of the universe. Her heart beat violently, each beat seeming to tear her body apart, but she no longer felt fear, but instead was filled with strength and determination.

"I am no longer bound by fate." Lin Chen closed his eyes and whispered, "I have transcended all those constraints, transcended time and space."

She opened her eyes, and the scene around her had transformed dramatically. The void was no longer endless darkness, but filled with light, as if a whole new universe unfolded before her eyes. She saw stars twinkling in her vision, the trajectory of time intertwined before her, and all the future and past danced at her fingertips.

Lin Chen understood that she had regained control of her own destiny, transcending all constraints. No longer a slave to fate, she was the creator of it. Her heart was filled with endless strength and hope. She knew that no matter what challenge she faced, she could rise to the occasion and create her own future.

However, just when she thought she had completely escaped the shackles of fate, that familiar voice sounded again, echoing in her ears.

"You thought you had transcended everything, but you were wrong." The voice was low and cold, carrying a hint of endless sorrow. "You still cannot escape. The end of your destiny is still a chasm you cannot cross."

Lin Chen was shocked. She turned around and saw the angel appear in front of her again. The angel's eyes were still full of pain and struggle, and those black eyes seemed to be telling endless stories.

"You have seen the truth, Lin Chen." The angel whispered, "Everything you have done is just a circle on the trajectory of fate. You cannot escape, you cannot change."

Lin Chen's heart suddenly tightened, as if being gripped by an invisible hand. She had once thought she had transcended fate, but now she realized she was still bound by an unbridgeable gap. No matter how powerful she was, she couldn't change the fate that had already been determined.

"You want to change everything, but in the end you'll still end up back where you started." The angel's voice was filled with deep lament, "There's no escaping the cycle of fate."

A flash of pain flashed through Lin Chen's eyes, but she didn't give up. She clenched her fists tightly, determined not to succumb to fate's arrangements. She knew that while she might not be able to completely break the shackles of fate, she could still find her own path and create her own destiny in this endless cycle of reincarnation.

"Maybe fate cannot be changed." Lin Chen whispered, "But I can still create my own light in it."

A glimmer of determination flashed in her eyes, as if at that moment, she had finally found her own answer. No matter what fate had in store for her, she would live her own wonderful life in her own way.

Chapter 168: Subverted Fate and Eternal Rift

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