Looking at Meng Hongchen's smooth, snowy back, Qianran reached out and unhooked her bothersome bra clasp.
The view before him left Qianran completely captivated.
So beautiful.
Especially when Meng Hongchen lay flat, the small hollow at the center of her back seemed like the perfect place to pour a bottle of wine and savor it off this living masterpiece.
"Qianran, stop staring…" Meng Hongchen's face was flushed, her voice both eager and shy.
At the moment, she was so flustered that she didn't even register her bra had been removed, leaving her upper body almost entirely exposed.
Though she lay with her back to him, Qianran's intense gaze felt like a physical touch, igniting a fire across her sensitive skin.
Qianran, now equally unburdened of his own clothing, lay beside her and pulled her soft, warm body into his embrace. Compared to Qianran's firm physique, Meng Hongchen's skin felt impossibly tender, like a delicate cloud pressed against him.
Pressed against Qianran's chest, Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, seemingly trying to absorb his scent into her very being. Her soft lips found their way to his neck, leaving light kisses there.
Gone was the earlier shyness; now, Meng Hongchen was entirely immersed in her admiration and affection for him.
Qianran held her closer, one arm wrapping around her waist while the other cupped her flushed cheeks. His intense gaze locked onto hers, brimming with genuine affection. With a firm yet gentle pull, he brought her even closer, their bodies perfectly aligned.
Their lips met in a kiss, tender yet passionate.
This was no ordinary kiss; both Qianran and Meng Hongchen poured their emotions into it, cherishing this profound moment.
In the past, kissing Qianran had been sweet and thrilling. But now, Meng Hongchen felt an overwhelming sense of happiness.
This was more than love—it was the fulfillment of a dream. Meng Hongchen was no longer just Qianran's girlfriend; she was now one of his cherished partners.
For her, this change in status was monumental. It was what she had always longed for.
From soft kisses to fervent ones, Meng Hongchen began to take the lead. Her adoration for Qianran surpassed even his physical attraction to her.
Unwilling to stop at just his lips, she planted kisses across his cheeks, forehead, and even his eyelids, as if every part of him was sacred.
Qianran, noticing her eagerness, lifted her gently so she lay fully atop him.
"You're amazing, my dear. I want more…" Qianran murmured, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.
As someone experienced in love, Qianran knew exactly how to encourage a girl like Meng Hongchen, who was new to such intimate experiences.
Her kisses, though tentative, were full of devotion, and Qianran wanted her to feel confident in expressing her affection.
Guiding her by the shoulders, Qianran moved Meng Hongchen slightly downward. Understanding his intentions, her blue eyes met his, filled with nervous anticipation yet also a willingness to give herself completely to him.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for conquering the goddess Meng Hongchen."
"Ding! Reward: 1 pound of Enlightenment Tea."
[Note]: Upon reaching the rank of an Ultimate Douluo, Enlightenment Tea can be used to comprehend universal principles, enhancing the chance of ascending to godhood. If the host meets the requirements for godhood, the system provides a direct pathway to achieve it.
Reading the system's notification, Qianran's heart leaped with joy.
So there's such a treasure—and a direct pathway to godhood?
This meant that creating a unique godhood for himself was no longer an impossible dream.
On the Douluo Continent, self-created godhoods had existed before, such as the Dragon God. By amassing a vast amount of faith energy and relying on its unparalleled strength, the Dragon God had ascended to the Divine Realm and claimed its place among the gods.
Many gods in the Divine Realm had risen through self-creation, but the pathway had since been blocked. The Divine Realm, already crowded with deities, had no interest in allowing new gods to dilute their power.
But now, with the system offering an alternate channel, Qianran was ecstatic.
If the Divine Realm is the official server, then the system's channel is like a private server.
Sure, being the top player on the official server is prestigious, but being the uncontested ruler of a private server is even better.
And this wasn't just any private server—it was a server exclusively for him. If Qianran achieved godhood through the system, he could even control who else might ascend through this channel.
"I need to study this more. The system never ceases to amaze me."
As an independent entity outside the world's natural order, it was only logical that the system possessed the ability to create gods.
If Qianran could ascend to godhood, could he use the system to elevate his closest companions as well?
The thought of monopolizing the path to divinity thrilled him.
While Qianran despised others exploiting monopolies, he had no qualms about doing so himself. After all, if the monopolist is me, it's perfection.
However, these thoughts were for the future. For now, Enlightenment Tea alone was an invaluable treasure.
Normally, even an Ultimate Douluo would struggle to comprehend the elusive principles of the universe. Enlightenment Tea offered a shortcut, enabling them to swiftly enter a state of enlightenment.
For true elites, this could lead to profound breakthroughs.
Currently, the only Ultimate Douluos around him were Snow Empress, Long Xiaoyao, and Ye Xishui. Even Ice Empress had yet to reach that level.
Of course, even if they achieved enlightenment, ascending to godhood would still be nearly impossible due to the Divine Realm's restrictions. For example, while Snow Empress could theoretically comprehend the laws of ice, those principles were already governed by the Ice God in the Divine Realm, making ascension unattainable.
But the system's channel was different.
Through Enlightenment Tea, Snow Empress could theoretically claim the title of Ice God, bypassing the Divine Realm's interference.
In essence, Qianran now had the means to build his own pantheon of deities.
With such a game-changing resource, even the likes of Ye Xishui wouldn't dare oppose him.
Would she? Absolutely not.
Qianran imagined serving Ye Xishui a cup of tea brewed with Enlightenment Tea. The prospect of seeing her icy demeanor soften and turn deferential brought a gleeful smirk to his face.
"Ye Xishui, the lofty Queen of Evil Soul Masters, begging me for tea? Delightful."
The thought rekindled a darker, more mischievous side of him—the same profane desire that thrived on subverting power dynamics.
(End of Chapter)
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