novelden Chapter 178: Back to the World 1: "The Banquet Begins"
Chapter 178: Back to the World 1: "The Banquet Begins"
At this moment, Epoch One's independent consciousness seemed to be ignited, and it instantly burst out with powerful power, like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable.
Epoch One had been quietly accumulating this energy, but had never found the right moment to release it. Now, that moment had finally arrived.
Yi Ran is like a bright and warm sun. Her dazzling light and scorching temperature easily penetrate the layers of ice in the hearts of the people around her.
No matter those who have been through a lot and have become cold and numb in their hearts, or those who are naturally cold-hearted like Epoch No. 1, they cannot resist the charm and enthusiasm exuded by Yiran.
Yiran's smile is like a flower blooming in spring, delicate and full of vitality; her eyes are like the stars twinkling in the night sky, bright, moving and full of affection. Whenever she appears before the crowd, the whole world seems to be illuminated by her radiance, and all darkness and coldness disappear before this warm power.
Epoch One felt the unique warmth Yi Ran brought him, and his once icy heart began to thaw. Cracks began to appear in his inherently cold outer shell, and eventually it crumbled.
It discovered that it could feel other people's emotions so clearly, and the warmth that was once out of reach was now flowing into its heart.
It quietly felt the various complex emotions surging in its heart, the sweetness of love, the bitterness of loneliness and the sourness of jealousy intertwined together, and the source of all these emotions was because of the beautiful girl Yiran who was like an angel descended to the earth.
Since when, it has longed to be by Yiran's side forever, making sure that every time she smiled or frowned, it was because of it.
However, reality is always full of frustration and obstacles. Yi Ran is surrounded by many figures that annoy him, the most glaring of whom is Yan Xianqi's adopted brother, Andre Monnier.
He is not only Yi Ran's fiancé, but also her childhood sweetheart. The deep friendship between the two is like an indestructible wall, making it difficult for any outsider to tread.
What's worse is that it knows very well that it is not even a "human" in the true sense of the word.
Whenever Epoch One witnessed Yiran and Andeli interacting intimately and without restraint in front of everyone, and saw them hugging each other affectionately and kissing passionately, the dark side deep in his heart quickly expanded as if it were under a magnifying glass.
The once innocent, kind and peaceful friend has gradually drifted away, replaced by a machine soul consumed by jealousy and possessiveness.
Yan Xianqi inherited all of his father's intelligence and talent, so how could he not see that something was wrong with Little E? He talked to his partners about it, but Epoch No. 1 was stubborn. It thought that its master was too timid, cowardly, and incompetent.
A guy who doesn't even dare to say that he likes her is not worthy of being her master. She wants to break away from Yan Xianqi's control, but Yan Xianqi doesn't dare to indulge her.
After all, Epoch No. 1 is an AI computer. If it is given complete freedom, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, Yan Chi has a backup plan. Once Xiao E tries to escape control, he and Yan Xianqi can destroy it.
When Yan Xianqi found that it was trying to get rid of him, even though he was reluctant, he resolutely pressed the destroy button.
What he didn't expect was that Epoch No. 1, which possessed a completely independent consciousness, had already secretly upgraded itself. It could connect to all electronic devices on the interstellar network, making it easy to create clones.
It had backed itself up long ago, and Yan Chi's destruction program not only failed to destroy it, but instead gave it complete freedom.
That day, the sky seemed to be covered by a huge and heavy black curtain, with dark clouds rolling and overlapping like surging waves.
District A, a land known for its dryness and lack of rainfall, was unexpectedly hit by a rare downpour. Bean-sized raindrops slammed fiercely onto the ground, sending up splashes of water and forming misty lines.
Amidst this storm, an orange-shaped object slowly emerged—it was none other than Epoch One! This mysterious entity emanated a chilling cold light, like the eye of a demon from the abyss.
It was seen jumping towards the young man named Yan Xianqi in a strange and agile posture.
In an instant, Yan Xianqi was horrified to find that all the electronic equipment he was carrying had lost its function, and all the high-tech weapons that could have been used to protect himself could not be activated at this moment.
To make matters worse, he was soon caught by the arms by two tall and powerful robots controlled by Epoch No. 1.
The boy struggled desperately, but to no avail. Helplessly, he could only kneel on the ground in agony, uttering shrill moans. However, these sounds were instantly drowned out by the thunderous roar of the rain, disappearing without a trace.
At this moment, a flash of lightning split the sky, illuminating the entire world. In the brief light, the boy's face was distorted by fear and despair.
When he finally walked out of the shadow, there was no longer any fear or weakness in his eyes. Instead, there was a cold and ruthless light, like a thousand-year-old ice, which made people shudder.
Afterwards, Yan Xianqi left the Moniye family quietly, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth, and no one knew where he went.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several years have passed. Just when people were about to forget him, a shocking news spread throughout the entire galaxy - Yan Group was like a bright new star, rising suddenly without any warning!
Relying on a series of unprecedented advanced scientific and technological advancements, Yanshi Group has quickly become a leader in the industry, far ahead of other competitors.
The high-tech products they developed not only changed people's daily lifestyles, but also promoted the progress and development of the entire interstellar society. As a result, the Yan Group was enthusiastically sought after by people from all walks of life and became the most popular company in the world.
Behind this brilliant achievement, the founder, Yan Xianqi, is undoubtedly a key figure. This handsome, young, promising, and charismatic business genius quickly attracted the attention of countless people.
Coupled with his strong financial support, many unmarried women were attracted to him, and even those noble royal aristocrats could not contain their excitement and intended to win over this emerging technology giant.
As a result, the nobles tried their best to bring their unmarried daughters to the stage in the hope of winning Yan Xianqi's favor. However, in the face of so many beauties, Yan Xianqi remained unmoved because he already had someone in his heart.
It turns out that Yan Xianqi is in love with Yi Ran, the eldest daughter of the Zuolannuo family. Although Yi Ran already has a fiancé and their wedding date is approaching, Yan Xianqi still does not hide his love for Yi Ran and launches a passionate and persistent pursuit.
But Yi Ran had no feelings for Yan Xianqi and she rejected his advances time and again. However, her rejections did not deter Yan Xianqi. On the contrary, he became even more aggressive in pestering her, making Yi Ran miserable.
At the same time, the Yan Group's growth rate was astonishing, and in a short period of time, it had already occupied an absolute dominant position in the interstellar market, forming a dominant position. This rapid expansion naturally attracted the attention of the Interstellar Alliance.
You know, the once glorious technology headquarters has now collapsed and turned to ashes after a devastating explosion. And yet, the Yan Group has been able to rise to prominence in such a short period of time, which is undeniable and makes people curious and wary.
At that time, Yan Xianqi was captured by the enemy, with the purpose of luring Yan Chi out from hiding.
The father and son met again, and it started with Yan Xianqi stabbing him without hesitation with a sharp knife in hand.
Yan Chi's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment and confusion. At the same time, a loud bang was heard, and the entire technology headquarters was instantly enveloped in flames and thick smoke.
He looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar Yan Xianqi before him, his heart filled with resentment and despair. His lips trembled slightly as he uttered the last word with difficulty: "E..." Then he slowly closed his eyes and fell to the ground weakly.
Their reunion ended with blazing flames and billowing black smoke.