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For example, he would show "sympathy" and "protection" for the weak, even though he regarded ordinary people as ants.
For example, he could accurately capture the confusion and struggle deep in Diana's heart caused by a century of loneliness and disappointment with the human world, and give her the gentlest and most understanding comfort and "empathy"!
“Diana,” Lin Tian looked into her eyes, which were as beautiful as stars yet tinged with melancholy, his voice gentle yet powerful, “I know you carry a heavy burden. The responsibility of protecting the world, the longing for your lost lover, and the disappointment with this flawed human world.”
"But please don't close your heart because of this."
"This world may not be perfect, but it still has beautiful things worth protecting. Such as love, such as hope, such as ordinary people who still shine with the light of humanity in the darkness."
“And you,” Lin Tian reached out and gently stroked her cheek, his eyes filled with utmost sincerity, “you are the light of this world. You are the symbol of hope. You are a goddess worthy of everyone’s respect and love.”
"You don't have to bear all of this alone. You too can... have your own happiness."
Lin Tian's words, full of "understanding," "care," and even a hint of "admiration," were like the warmest sunshine, instantly illuminating Diana's long-frozen heart!
She looked at the man in front of her, at his eyes that seemed to see through everything, yet were full of tenderness and strength!
She felt that he could easily see through her deepest desires and vulnerabilities, and that he had gently accepted them!
This feeling of being understood, valued, and cared for!
She had lived for thousands of years and had never experienced anything like it!
At that moment, Diana's heart was completely stirred!
The look in her eyes when she looked at Lin Tian was no longer filled with any wariness or suspicion!
All that remained was endless gratitude, dependence, and a trace of barely suppressed emotion.
Admiration!
Perhaps he really is a messenger sent by the gods to guide me?
Perhaps he is the one I'm destined to wait for?
For the first time, Diana felt feelings for this mysterious and powerful man that went beyond friendship!
Lin Tian was adept at navigating the subtle art of maintaining appropriate distance between people. After initially winning Diana's favor and trust, he didn't immediately launch a more aggressive offensive, but instead continued to maintain that ambiguous distance—more than friends, less than lovers...
He will continue to have various "normal" exchanges and interactions with Diana as a "friend" or "scholar".
Together, they would study the murals and scriptures in the temple on Paradise Island, which recorded the ancient history of the Amazons and the secrets of the gods. With the vast knowledge base provided by "Zero" and his own understanding of the laws, Lin Tian always managed to offer unique insights that amazed Diana, even helping her unravel some historical mysteries that had plagued the Amazons for millennia. This made Diana admire his "erudition" even more.
They would spar together at the training grounds on Paradise Island in a "friendly" exchange. Lin Tian would patiently guide Diana on how to more subtly utilize the divine power within her, and how to combine Amazonian fighting techniques with more profound energy circulation methods. Each instruction was incredibly beneficial to Diana, and her strength steadily improved. She even felt that Lin Tian's understanding of divine power seemed to be deeper than that of the Amazons themselves! This deepened her awe of Lin Tian.
They would also stroll and converse amidst the beautiful natural scenery of Paradise Island. Their conversations ranged from ancient Olympian mythology to the changes in modern human society; from the origin of the universe to the meaning of life; from the essence of power to the destiny of emotions. Lin Tian's visionary perspective, profound thoughts, and occasional unique insights into life and the universe deeply captivated Diana. She felt she could never stop talking to this man, and she could always learn something new. She even began to look forward to each conversation with him, yearning to gain a deeper understanding of his inner world, as vast as the starry sky.
During this process, Lin Tian also began to consciously show Diana some of his own "divine" qualities, trying to establish a deeper "resonance" with her.
He wasn't pretending; rather, he was selectively releasing some insights and auras that were close to the "Tao" that naturally arose after he cultivated the "Yin Yang Harmony Scripture" to the late peak of the third level.
For example, when he sees some injured small animals on Paradise Island, he will casually use a wisp of the Hehuan True Qi, which contains the power of life creation, to heal them, demonstrating his "love" and "benevolence" for life.
For example, when discussing the definitions of "justice" and "evil" with Diana, he would offer some profound insights that go beyond simple binary oppositions, such as "power itself is neither right nor wrong, the key lies in the human heart" and "true peace is not the absence of war, but inner harmony," demonstrating his unique understanding of "justice."
For example, when he sensed that Diana was feeling lost because she missed the human world or was worried about the future, he would use his vast and boundless spiritual power to give her the gentlest and most steadfast support and "protection," making her feel an unprecedented sense of security.
The display of these "divine" qualities was undoubtedly extremely attractive to Diana, who already possessed demigod blood and whose heart was filled with light and a sense of justice!
She felt that there was a kind of "soul resonance" between her and Lin Tian that transcended ordinary male-female feelings!
She felt that Lin Tian was the only person in the world who could truly understand her and know her!
He understood her pride and loneliness as a demigod!
He understood her complex feelings of both love and hate towards the human world!
He understood her deep longing and pursuit of peace, true love, and the meaning of her own existence!
In front of this man, she needed no pretense! No disguise!
You can completely open your heart!
This feeling of being completely understood and accepted was something Diana had never experienced in her thousands of years of life!
It made her feel incredibly warm and safe, and... she completely fell for it!
The way she looked at Lin Tian was no longer just curiosity, admiration, and dependence.
Instead, it was filled with an overwhelming, unyielding love!
A complex emotion that blends worship, reverence, friendship, and romantic love!
She knew that she had fallen hopelessly in love with this man!
Even if he is mysterious, dangerous, or even not a good person!
She was willing to do it!
Lin Tian naturally sensed the dramatic change in Diana's emotions.
Looking at this goddess who was originally noble, reserved, and even a little aloof, now standing before him like a young girl experiencing first love, her eyes filled with infatuation and tenderness.
Lin Tian's heart was filled with an indescribable sense of conquering pleasure!
very good!
The goddess's defenses have been completely breached!
The bridge of trust has been firmly built!
Next
All it takes is a suitable opportunity
Then you can complete the final step of "possession"!
And this opportunity
Lin Tian believed
It will come soon.
Because he could sense
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of Paradise Island
It seems that some things are hidden as well.
An unsettling undercurrent?
Perhaps it's a threat from the outside?
Perhaps it stems from internal conflicts?
No matter which kind
These will all be the best stages for him to finally "save the beauty" and completely win the heart of the goddess!
Lin Tian smiled knowingly, as if he had everything under control.
Patiently wait for the "good show" to begin.
Crisis brews beneath the surface, the shadow of Ares?! The God of War descends, annihilating gods with a single finger!
Just as Lin Tian had predicted, the peaceful days did not last long.
An ominous shadow began to quietly loom over this secluded paradise island.
At first, there were only some minor anomalies.
For example, the magical barrier surrounding the island began to show some unexplained energy fluctuations and cracks. Although the Amazon priests quickly repaired them, the frequency of these fluctuations increased.
For example, some of the ancient magical devices on the island used for vigilance and defense began to malfunction inexplicably or issue false alarms.
For example, some Amazonian warriors responsible for patrolling the outskirts of the islands would occasionally report seeing strange dark shadows on the sea or hearing whispers full of seductive and violent undertones, but upon closer inspection, they would find nothing.
These unusual phenomena initially did not attract enough attention from the Amazonian leadership. They mostly believed that these were just normal fluctuations in the energy of the magical barrier, or some ignorant sea monsters causing trouble nearby.
Even Queen Hippolyta, though feeling a little uneasy, focused her main energy on how to deal with Lin Tian, this "uninvited guest," and on calming the emotions of her people who had become somewhat agitated because of Lin Tian's arrival.
Only Lin Tian, with his powerful spiritual sense far exceeding the understanding of this world and his keen perception of the laws of energy, sensed the true crisis hidden behind these abnormal phenomena!
“Interesting,” Lin Tian said, standing atop the highest peak of Paradise Island, gazing at the seemingly calm sea in the distance. A cold smile played on his lips. “A dark aura filled with war, slaughter, and the decay of divine power… It seems an old friend can’t hold back any longer and is about to make his move.”
He was almost certain that the source of this aura was Ares, the Olympian god of war who had been "defeated" (in reality, only severely injured and temporarily sealed) by Diana a hundred years ago!
This ancient deity who governs war and slaughter has clearly not truly died! He has been secretly accumulating power, waiting for the opportunity to make a comeback!
Lin Tian's arrival, and the powerful "foreign" energy emanating from him, may have stimulated Ares, making him mistakenly believe that a new threat had arrived, or... an opportunity that could be exploited?
So he began to secretly plot against Paradise Island's defenses, creating chaos in an attempt to find a breakthrough and return to the human world!
“Perfect,” a cold killing intent flashed in Lin Tian’s eyes, “It saves me the trouble of coming to find you again in 15 years.”
Ares was also one of the chief gods of Olympus and possessed great divine power.
But in front of Lin Tian, who has now reached the late-stage peak of the third level and has mastered various laws and some of the power of the Infinity Stones...
It's nothing more than a slightly stronger ant!
This is perfect for using him...to establish authority!
And let's also give Diana a "big gift"!
This allowed her to fully see the "wickedness" of the human world, and... the power and reliability of herself as the "savior"!
Lin Tian decided to hold back for the time being.
He's waiting for Ares to come forward on his own!
Wait until he creates even greater chaos and crisis!
When Diana and the Amazons were at their wits' end and in despair!
He will then descend upon the world as a "savior"!
Turn the tide!
In this way, you can gain Diana's gratitude, admiration, and...love to the greatest extent possible!
It has to be said that Lin Tian's scheming and cunning have reached an appalling level!
In order to win over the goddess, he even went so far as to "allow" a crisis that could threaten the entire Paradise Island to occur!
In the following days, the strange phenomena on Paradise Island intensified!
The cracks in the magical barrier are widening! The energy fluctuations are becoming increasingly violent! They're even beginning to affect the island's natural environment! The sky is sometimes filled with dark clouds, lightning flashes and thunder roars! At other times, fierce winds blow and tsunamis surge!
The Amazonian warriors on the island also began to grow restless! They could clearly sense an evil and powerful force approaching! That aura, filled with the meaning of war and slaughter, made these natural warriors feel waves of unease and fear!
Even some of the younger Amazon warriors with weaker willpower began to be corrupted by that dark force! They became irritable, belligerent, and even started attacking each other?!
Within Paradise Island, signs of chaos and division have also begun to emerge!
Queen Hippolyta was in a terrible predicament! She led her priests and elders, working day and night to repair the magical barrier, soothe the emotions of her people, and try to find the root of the crisis!
But Ares is extremely adept at hiding his true nature! He is also exceptionally skilled at manipulating people's hearts and creating chaos!
Hippolyta and the others' efforts had little effect!
The entire Paradise Island was shrouded in a shadow of impending storm and imminent collapse!
Diana saw this and was very anxious!
She deeply loves her hometown and her people! She absolutely cannot stand by and watch them fall into crisis!
She volunteered to lead the soldiers to find the source of the crisis!
But Hippolyta stopped her!
Her Majesty the Queen knows that this crisis is no small matter! It may very well involve ancient deities! Given Diana's current strength (although she is very strong, she is still young and lacks experience in dealing with true gods), it would be too risky to act rashly!
Moreover… Her Majesty has an even deeper concern!
That's Lin Tian!
This mysterious and powerful man has been behaving unusually "low-key" and "cooperative" ever since he last demonstrated his strength. He spends his days "taking walks" and "chatting" with Diana, or "studying" Amazonian classics in the library.
But this only made Hippolyta even more uneasy!
She had a feeling that Lin Tian had already sensed something, yet he was deliberately holding back, as if waiting for something.
What on earth does he want to do? !
Could this crisis... be related to him?!