It was a complex emotion mixed with extreme desire, flaunting, possession, and primal impulse, instantly overwhelming his rational mind. His blood seemed to be boiling, with every cell shouting the same demand.
...This was something he had never experienced before, an almost irresistible dual drive of physiology and psychology.
Xiao Jie suddenly understood! Xi Huang wasn't simulating the sun; it was conducting the unique courtship ritual of the Golden Crow race! By incarnating as the sun, it was showcasing its strength and brilliance to potential mates! And during this ritual, the Golden Crow would experience an intense procreation desire, stemming from deep within its bloodline! He was also feeling this terrifying desire due to the synchronized simulation!