I traveled through time and space and became a drama queen in the harem!

The cycle of fate and rebirth

Lin Chen stood amidst the ruins of the universe, the scene before her like a shattered scroll. Her body, twisted by an invisible force, had become something beyond common sense. The edges of time and space twisted endlessly in her vision, seemingly reflecting her every thought. Her consciousness had long since ceased to be confined to a single dimension, as if she had traversed countless tunnels of time and space, standing at the end of her destiny.

She had never been so close to the infinite truth. Every speck of dust, every ray of light in this universe, this space and time, became crystal clear in her perception. She was no longer a finite being, but the master of this void, standing at its deepest point, overlooking everything.

Yet, the emptiness within her heart still lingered. She had once believed that by breaking free from the constraints of fate and escaping this endless cycle, she would be able to achieve true freedom. However, now she understood that so-called "freedom" was not about breaking free from constraints, but about finding the meaning of one's existence in every choice, accepting this endless cycle, and becoming a part of it.

"Are you still struggling?" A cold voice came from the void, filled with endless sorrow and oppression. "What you think is a breakthrough is nothing more than the beginning of another prison."

Lin Chen turned abruptly, the massive figure reappearing before him. The divine form had shifted. It was no longer a myriad of curving lines of energy, but a seemingly simple yet profound structure of light and shadow. It seemed no longer a physical form, but one that transcended all laws of physics, like an invisible force that existed before anything was born.

"You..." Lin Chen's eyes turned cold, "What exactly do you mean by 'fate'?"

"Destiny is an inescapable cycle, the root of all life and existence." The divine voice rumbled like deep thunder, shaking every inch of the void. "You think you've chosen your own path, but you're simply wandering in an inescapable cycle. All choices, all decisions, ultimately return to the starting point. You're merely searching for an exit, endlessly, through reincarnation."

Lin Chen's heart stirred. She had once firmly believed that every path she chose was her own will, not the will of fate. She had believed that breaking free from this fateful cage and creating a whole new world was the truest freedom. But now, the words of this deity stirred a sense of unease within her.

"Reincarnation?" Lin Chen murmured softly, a hint of doubt in his voice, "Is everything really destined to be unchangeable?"

"It's not that you're destined to be unchangeable, but that you can't bear the consequences of change." The divine voice grew even colder. "What you think of as change is nothing more than a fleeting delusion of fate. You've been trying to escape this predetermined trajectory, but you've never truly understood the true meaning of fate. Everything you've experienced is merely a different manifestation of this trajectory."

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and countless images began to resonate in her mind. Were those past choices, those past struggles and pain, truly destined? She had once wanted to change the world, to break free from its constraints, but every breakthrough seemed to bring greater constraints. She kept walking on an invisible road, trying to find the exit, but every time she looked back, she found herself still standing there.

"Do you think I'm struggling in a difficult situation?" Lin Chen's voice became cold and firm. "No, I'm not struggling. I'm making a choice. All of this is my own choice."

"You cannot truly understand fate." The spirit's voice carried a hint of sarcasm. "Your so-called choices are merely chess pieces in fate. Everything you do will ultimately return to its origin at the ultimate moment and consume you. You cannot escape this cycle."

A cold light flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. As she watched the gradually dissipating spirit, a strong urge arose in her heart. She could not let this void dictate her choices, nor could she let the cycle of fate shackle her existence. No matter how fate changed, the ultimate outcome was still in her own hands.

"You are wrong." Lin Chen's voice suddenly became full of power. "I have long since transcended the constraints of fate and what you call reincarnation. I am not a being dominated by fate, I am the master of fate."

She slowly raised her hands, her fingertips tracing the void, causing fluctuations in space and time. The entire universe seemed to tremble at her will, every inch of the void responding to her presence. She was no longer a bound individual, but stood at the end of her destiny, the sole ruler of this endless cycle of reincarnation.

"From now on, fate is no longer a bondage, but a tool for me," Lin Chen whispered, her eyes gleaming with endless light. The entire universe was under her control. She felt countless forces converge on her, the barriers of time and space crumbled in her hands, and everything began to reshape.

The spirit's figure gradually dissipated before her, eventually transforming into countless points of light that merged into the void. Its voice still echoed in Lin Chen's ears: "You will eventually understand that fate cannot be escaped... No matter how you change, you will eventually return to the starting point."

"Original point?" Lin Chen sneered, "I am no longer the 'origin' in your eyes. I am a brand new beginning."

Under her control, the very fabric of the universe began to undergo a profound transformation. Time and space ceased to flow linearly; instead, they intertwined and reorganized within her consciousness, becoming intricate and complex, as if entering an entirely different dimension. She had not merely broken free from the constraints of fate, but had created a new universe, one that transcended time and space.

Lin Chen stood in this newborn universe, feeling the boundless power flowing from her body. She was no longer an individual, but the embodiment of the consciousness and power of this universe. Her thoughts permeated every star, every particle, even the most distant edges of the universe, which were under her control.

"The cycle of fate? That's just the bondage of the past." Lin Chen whispered, his eyes flashing with unspeakable determination and composure. "Now, I am the true master."

Chapter 191: The Crack in Time and the Collapse of the Void