[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for opening a Luxurious Chest]
[Drawing your reward...]
[Congratulations, Host, you have obtained: Marvel Universe – Captain Marvel's "Binary Star" Form]
[Note: The "near-death activation limit" of the Binary Form has been removed. The Host can freely activate the Binary State. A supermassive white hole has been selected across the Myriad Worlds to supply the Host with energy.]
[Ding! Detected skill: Vector Manipulation. Fusing with Binary Form...]
[Fusion complete!]
[Ding! Warning! Your current power has exceeded this world's tolerance limit. Overuse of your abilities may trigger world collapse!]
[Please use the Binary State with caution!]
"Emmm... so basically, I'm invincible now, huh~?"
Jiang Yan wasn't exactly sure how powerful Teyvat's "Authorities" and "Laws" really were, but judging by Marvel's power scaling, Captain Marvel in her Binary State could literally blow up a planet.
"Holy crap! Are the rewards from these Gorgeous Chests this busted now?!"
Still, Jiang Yan wasn't the kind of person who lost himself the moment he gained power. Absolute strength meant freedom — the power to do whatever he wanted in this world.
He could live out a life of invincibility here, so why on earth would he want to destroy it?
Hell, he wasn't a villain!
And this was only a chest found within Liyue. He hadn't even touched the treasure chests in the other six nations yet!
If he happened to draw some god-tier ability next time — like Golden Superman or Silver Superman levels — who would he ever need to fear again?
Even those "Herrschers" from the outside world would get their heads slammed into the ground!
Though he wasn't sure if his current self could actually bash Teyvat's Heavenly Principles into the dirt, that depended on whether her Authority was stronger, or his Binary power was.
But honestly, why would he even pick a fight with The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles for no reason?
Jiang Yan's wishes had never been that grand.
He just wanted to live happily, maybe survive a few thousand years, and then... well, "get close" with all those main-story Genshin heroines.
Ganyu was already his now — so all he needed to do next was quietly develop Liyue!
Rubbing his chin, Jiang Yan thought of Ganyu's shy little expression last night and couldn't help but grin lecherously.
"If I could draw a skill that grants eternal life to others... that'd be perfect..."
Ah, humans — never satisfied.
"Hey! Can I eat now or what?"
Little White looked at Jiang Yan's grinning face and sighed speechlessly.
What on earth was this master fantasizing about again?
"Go ahead, go ahead. Once you're done eating, we'll head back."
Jiang Yan chuckled, handing over the Luxurious Chest.
Moments later, Little White was sprawled lazily across his shoulder, patting its belly in satisfaction.
"Ahhh... This month has been the best eating I've had in ages... burp!"
"All done? Then let's go?" Jiang Yan patted its head.
"Mhm! Full and happy — let's go home!"
Stuffed to the brim, Little White didn't even want to talk anymore.
"Then let's move! Time to test out my new power!"
Jiang Yan closed his eyes and began to commune with the system.
"Hey, System, how do I activate the Binary Form?"
[Link your mind to the white hole. Once energy begins channeling into your body, the transformation will complete.]
A simple explanation.
Mental link to the white hole, huh...
Jiang Yan closed his eyes and focused.
Within his perception, two invisible threads were connected to him — one of them from when Little White bonded with him.
Then the other one... that must be the link to the white hole.
A faint grin tugged at his lips as he began the connection.
A gentle stream of light began to flow from his body.
"Hey, hey, hey... what's going on...?"
As Jiang Yan's pet, Little White immediately noticed something off.
When he saw colorful, prismatic light swirling around Jiang Yan's body, he froze completely.
He could feel it — an immense, unstoppable energy was pouring endlessly into Jiang Yan's body.
Moments later, Jiang Yan's eyes snapped open.
A burst of radiance shot from his gaze, and for an instant, the entire world seemed to tremble.
High above, a pair of unseen eyes opened, gazing downward.
Clearly, Jiang Yan's awakening had even alarmed The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
"This power... should not exist in this world..."
"¿A Descender...?"
"It seems... he bears no hostility toward us."
"Let us observe in silence, then."
The central figure among the Sustainers slowly closed her eyes again.
Though The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles had sensed Jiang Yan's presence, she did not feel any threat or malice from him.
So long as he did not interfere with her rule, she would not intervene.
"Heh... so The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles have noticed me, huh?"
In Binary Form, Jiang Yan possessed Captain Marvel's full powers — including her cosmic awareness.
Naturally, he could sense The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' gaze upon him.
Still, he held no hostility. He knew: unless he threatened her dominion or the world's stability, she wouldn't act.
"Man... this feeling of power is way too good!"
Jiang Yan grinned, rubbing Little White's head.
The poor creature just trembled on his shoulder, terrified.
He didn't even need to consciously release his aura — his mere presence was suffocating.
"You stay here. I'm afraid if I fly off, I might accidentally squash you."
Worried about turning his pet into paste mid-flight, Jiang Yan decided to leave Little White on the ground for now and summon him later back in Liyue Harbor.
Little White nodded frantically. Every second near Jiang Yan in this form felt like courting death.
Once Jiang Yan set him down, his body instantly turned into a streak of light — and vanished.
In less than a Mingbote, he reappeared atop Tianheng Mountain behind Liyue Harbor.
To avoid alarming anyone with his sudden surge in power, he immediately severed the white hole link, returning to normal.
With a casual wave, Little White reappeared in his hand.
Seeing that Jiang Yan was back to normal, the little guy finally exhaled in relief and said seriously,
"Promise me, never use that form in front of me again. You'll scare me to death."
Jiang Yan just chuckled, set him back on his shoulders like a furry scarf, and strolled leisurely toward Liyue Harbor.
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