However, he quickly composed himself.
That's roughly how things went. Is there anything else you'd like to ask?
Su Chen immediately spoke up, asking the question he cared about most, "Is the system a transformation of my past self?"
Although the system gave him an answer, Su Chen was still somewhat worried.
"Predecessor?"
The Future Su Chen smiled slightly, shaking his head dismissively, "He is not a system. Systems are hard to define; even I, in the Future, cannot determine their exact origin."
"Maybe it's just an invincible cheat."
"However, your predecessor also had a significant background. Normally, after Su Chen died, he should have taken over this body. But due to the Transmigration, we occupied Su Chen's body prematurely, and he no longer exists."
"Perhaps... they were erased by the system after Transmigration."
"In short, there is only one Su Chen in this world, there is no predecessor."
Upon hearing this, Su Chen nodded with a smile, as long as the system had no connection to his predecessor.
"That..."
Suddenly Su Chen, who had been speaking earlier, cautiously spoke up. He really wanted to ask what was going on, but Su Chen immediately interrupted him, "Children shouldn't interrupt adults."
Su Chen had never seen anything like this before, and he was immediately too frightened to speak.
Upon seeing this, the Future Su Chen's eyes revealed a look of reminiscence, tinged with pain:
"We are one, but I am ultimately just a projection of the present and the Future."
To be honest, he originally thought he was the main character.
The result was a completely different version of himself, which made him feel terrible. He knew that this situation was irreversible, and no matter how strong he was, or how much he transcended time, he could not reverse it.
Because his roots lie in the present-day Su Chen.
After a long silence, he finally said helplessly, "You are me, and I am you, so... please take good care of Xin'er for me."
Su Chen shook his head and smiled, "You said we were originally one. Once our three incarnations merge, there will be no difference between us."
"I am who I am in the Future; it makes no difference whether it's you or me."
Upon hearing this...
The Future Su Chen suddenly froze, then burst into laughter, before shaking his head and saying, "That's exactly it."
His expression softened, and he stopped worrying about anything else.
And it was at this moment.
Both the Future Su Chen and the former Su Chen disappeared, transforming into a stream of Flowing Light that entered Su Chen's body.
At the last moment, a voice entered his mind.
"Remember, her name is Mu Xin. You promised to help her rebuild her physical body in the Future, don't break your promise."
She has waited for you for countless Epoch; do not betray her.
As the light surged into his body, Su Chen felt the Time Great Dao become incredibly clear and perfect.
In a short while.
Everything around him returned to normal, and he was back in the Xuantian Realm.
His expression was somewhat complicated, and he stood there in silence for a long time.
Su Chen never expected that the whole story would turn out so strangely.
My Future self can actually influence my present self.
The Future, the present, and the past.
These are three different timelines, closely connected, but intangible and invisible.
But he was different.
"Perhaps what he said is true; I am a variable."
Su Chen smiled; regardless of the circumstances, he had gained a great deal this time.
He broke through to the early Dominator stage without expending any Cultivation Level, and even gained control of the Time Great Dao. Most importantly, he confirmed that the system was not his predecessor.
Moreover, its predecessor was already dead.
From now on... there will only be one Su Chen in this world!
His current strength is extremely terrifying. Although he is only at the early Dominator stage, he possesses the Time Great Dao, which makes him comparable to the so-called Ancient God Realm.
After gaining greater Cultivation Level, Su Chen naturally came to understand many of the fundamental principles of the Heavenly Dao and learned about the other realms beyond the Immortal Emperor.
Above Immortal Emperor is the Dominator.
Above Sovereign is a Forbidden stage.
Above the Forbidden stage lies God!
Ancient God are divided into Innate Ancient God and Acquired Ancient God. For example, at the beginning of the Primordial Chaos, those ancient Chaos Demon God were at the God Realm.
In the Future, he will also Return to the Past to comprehend the Time Great Dao in order to break through to the God Realm.
Ancient God Realm!
To reach this level, one must at least master a complete Great Dao.
The current Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm, although he controls a Great Dao, this Great Dao is actually not strong enough. Compared to the Great Dao at the bottom of the Immortal Realm, it's like a child seeing a behemoth.
Immortal Emperor, Dominator, Forbidden stage, Ancient God!
The difference between these four realms represents the strength or weakness of the Great Dao.
Reaching the level of Forbidden Expert means that the strength of one's Great Dao is almost entirely comparable to that of the Great Dao in the Immortal Realm.
Reaching the Ancient God Realm means possessing the true strength of the Gods and Devils of the Primordial Chaos Era, completely surpassing the strength of the Great Dao in the Immortal Realm.
As for what goes on above that, Su Chen had no idea.
The path to enlightenment is endless; even if there are no realms above the Ancient God, a new realm will one day be born.
Shaking his head, Su Chen dismissed these thoughts and looked towards the very center of the Xuantian Realm.
Mu Xin collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted, writhing in pain from losing her bracelet.
The bracelet was a gift from Su Chen of the Future. Now that the three have merged, the Future no longer exists, so everything Su Chen did in the Future will vanish, and the bracelet will naturally disappear as well.
Su Chen's figure disappeared from the spot. He reappeared in the courtyard, standing beside Mu Xin. He squatted down and embraced the beauty in front of him.
"Xin'er, it's alright now."
"I'm back."
In an instant.
Mu Xin stopped crying; her eyes trembled, and her face showed disbelief.
Xin'er!
This was the name Su Chen always liked to call her; she was the only person in the world who knew her real name.
That was Su Chen!
Her lips twitched, tears streamed down her face, and she threw herself into Su Chen's arms.
"Brother Chen, is that really you?"
"Do you know how much Xin'er misses you? I've been waiting for you for so long..."
Mu Xin cried incessantly, recounting the grievances she had suffered over the years.
The era of the Divine Court is too far removed from the present. Mu Xin waits alone in the Xuantian Realm, all for the sake of a promise made to Su Chen in the Future.
Even the phrase "until the seas dry up and the rocks crumble" wouldn't be enough to describe the length of time she waited.
Su Chen didn't say anything, but simply patted her shoulder gently.
Past a long while, Mu Xin finally stopped crying. She nestled in Su Chen's arms, her eyes red-rimmed, looking at him with disbelief. She sobbed softly as she said:
"Are you... really my Brother Chen?"
Su Chen said with a half-smile, "Yours?"
Mu Xin quickly asked again, "Do you still remember your promise?"
"Remember, it will help you reshape your physical body."
After confirming, Mu Xin, her eyes red, threw herself into Su Chen's arms.
At this moment, Su Chen said again:
"What happened before is in the Past. From now on, we will create a new Future."
Mu Xin hugged Su Chen and nodded gently.
Perhaps because she was too worried that what she was seeing was all an illusion, Mu Xin kept holding onto Su Chen and wouldn't let go.
This continued for several days.
Mu Xin's emotions calmed down a bit. She sat on Su Chen's lap, snuggling into his arms like a kitten, occasionally glancing up at Su Chen and then letting out a pleasant laugh.
He was like a naive and romantic little fool.
Su Chen was also influenced by Mu Xin, and a smile remained on his face throughout.