An Exchange, Su Yida's Ambition

"You... you are...!!!"

Su Yida was speechless, not only because he saw an exact replica of himself, but also because the other person had easily trapped him in the Void!

What kind of power is this?

What kind of strength is this!?

Being Believer in [Deception], he was quite capable of accepting such an unbelievable scene, and he even had some guesses about what was happening before him.

Therefore, his trembling was not only due to fear and unease, but also a hint of excitement and joy.

He seemed to see his own... future?

I've actually become this strong?

Is this an illusion, or just wishful thinking?

Who is Long Jing? He is a top-tier conman, the second-best Deception, and the most accomplished Acrobat. He can see right through a novice Master of Trickery with just one glance.

No wonder Jie Shu was willing to play along with the Master of Trickery; with that kind of mentality, who wouldn't want to try and fool them?

It's like an artist encountering a blank sheet of paper that they believe is full of vibrant colors; it would be a waste not to add a few strokes.

But even deception has its methods. In the Clown's script, Su Yida is to be swapped to the "future," which is also the key to Long Jing's return home.

So he dared not be negligent, instantly getting into character, and with a playful smile, he strolled over to Su Yida, looking him up and down, clicking his tongue in amazement:

People will never truly understand themselves until they experience setbacks.

Although I have a clearer understanding of myself, I envy you even more now.

You're smart, and you guessed right. It's exactly as you thought. I'm Su Yida, you from the future.

"!!!"

The opportunity has arrived!

For some reason, this sentence suddenly popped into Su Yida's mind.

Even as Master of Trickery, he instinctively felt that this was most likely a baseless illusion, but the other person looked too much like himself. Look at the eyes, expression, demeanor... except for a slightly weathered face, this was completely another version of himself!

If this is truly an illusion, then only the legendary [Deception] Chosen of God could achieve such a convincing True Heart, right?

For some reason, Su Yida was more inclined to believe that this was himself, his future self.

His eyes were filled with longing for strength.

Upon seeing this, Long Jing chuckled again.

"You might think I'm powerful, but in their eyes, I'm still trash."

Although it sounded like self-deprecation, Su Yida always felt that the other person was mocking him.

His expression changed. He wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he swallowed it back and turned his doubt into a question, "Why are you here?"

Long Jing raised an eyebrow and said with a playful smile:

What, scared?

I told you you're smart, and you guessed right again.

Do you know what soul deprivation means?

A failed version of myself met a version of you from the past. I've walked the path before you, so I know the easiest and most efficient way to go.

And you, all you need to do is offer your body, and you can reach the pinnacle of life with me ahead of time.

So, isn't this collaboration a win-win situation?

"!!!!!"

At this moment, Su Yida was truly afraid.

He trembled for a moment, but only for a moment.

As the same person, he still keenly noticed the fleeting mischievous glint in the other's eyes, then his pupils contracted, and he said nervously and suspiciously, "You're lying!"

"When two falsehoods meet, they become truth; you cannot see my lie."

I can tell you're lying to me!

You won't take my soul away, but you have indeed failed.

Su Yida stubbornly stated his judgment, even expressing a hint of disdain for his future self.

How could someone as talented as me fail? You must be on the wrong path!

Long Jing was stunned; he had never seen Amusement Seeker so disdainful of his future self.

Dude, are you [Folly]?

So you didn't walk this path by yourself?

Even if we're from different worlds, don't you know that? How dare you separate your future from your past like that?

Long Jing chuckled, grabbed Su Yida by the neck, and sneered, "You think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Su Yida's face turned purple, but he still struggled to say, "You wouldn't, otherwise you wouldn't have come back to find me!"

"..."

Tsk, he does resemble a certain Clown.

Long Jing released her grip in an instant, letting out a cold snort, "You're very clever, just as I thought."

With a wave of his hand, he released Su Yida from his restraints, and said to Su Yida, who was kneeling on the ground breathing heavily:

"I didn't come back on my own; they brought me back."

In the future, all the gods will fall, their Divine Throne will be vacant, and everyone will covet the Sixteen Divine Thrones that reign supreme over the Cosmos.

People around the world band together to compete for things, and I am one of them.

But I haven't reached their level yet, and my peers question me at every turn, so I came back.

This isn't a reunion; it's a test. I need to prove myself in the past to meet their expectations.

But I... don't want to.

"Why?" Su Yida asked excitedly, "That's a Divine Throne! Don't you want it? Have you forgotten our original intention?!"

So "we" went up?

Long Jing glanced back at Su Yida, whose expression was one of fervor, and shook his head. "I want to, but I know I can't beat them."

What they need are not friends to share the Divine Throne with, but cannon fodder to fill the path to the Divine Throne.

I am self-aware.

Instead of competing with them for those Divine Throne, it's better to come back and plan ahead, preparing for the future.

So I seized this opportunity and came back here."

With that, Long Jing turned around, his smile meaningful, and said, "Unfortunately, one spacetime cannot accommodate two identical Master of Trickery. Since I am here, you should no longer exist here."

"!!!"

At that moment, Su Yida understood what his future self meant.

Do you really want me to die?

I'm dead, so you'll never be here again!

"Wrong. The distinction between the id and the other is not like that. Although I am the future you, I have no relation to your future."

Of course, you can choose not to die; I think you understand what I mean.

"..."

Yes, Su Yida certainly understands.

Since two Master of Trickery cannot exist in one spacetime, wouldn't it be enough to have one on each side?

The idea behind his future self was to travel to a future where people were vying for the Divine Throne. To be honest, when the other party said the words "the Divine Throne is vacant," Su Yida wished he were the Master of Trickery in that future world, with the opportunity to compete with the world for those Divine Throne.

The gods have all fallen, isn't it all to make way for Mortals?

The Divine Throne belongs to the capable; why can't I be that capable one?

He was already obsessed with becoming a god, and had long been tempted, but he didn't want to express his desire to his future self.

Now, his future self has given him an excellent opportunity—an opportunity to be "forced" to go to the future world.

Su Yida was tempted!

Long Jing noticed it.

And then, with a touch of "thoughtfulness," he offered the advice. "It's simply a matter of dying sooner or later. If I were you, I'd choose to die here, since it's less painful."

Su Yida's face darkened. "Aren't you afraid that after I seize the Divine Throne, I'll settle accounts with you for what happened today?"

"???"

Hey bro, how many bottles are you going to drink?

This is nothing, and you've already seized the Divine Throne?

If fish in ponds were this easy to catch, how could anyone ever go home empty-handed?

Long Jing smiled, "If that day ever comes, you'll be most welcome."

Su Yida couldn't laugh. He felt that from this moment on, he had to endure. For the sake of the Divine Throne and the Divine Authority, he needed to immediately put himself into the role and become the future Su Yida.

So he solemnly asked Long Jing:

What is the mission?

How can I gain their trust?

Does your group have any tokens of Token or loyalty?

"..."

Hearing this, Long Jing couldn't help but sigh inwardly; the Fate Weaver had truly calculated everything perfectly.

This isn't Fate Weaver, isn't it Prophet?

Long Jing frowned. "Have you thought it through? You really want to go?"

Su Yida sneered, "Isn't this what you expected?"

Long Jing nodded and walked in the direction Su Yida had come from.

"Wait for me here. I will bring you the body of the target I hunted, and I will also give you my Token."

With these, you'll have enough to show for it.

But I need to remind you, they are the pinnacle of the pinnacle, so be careful, don't die too quickly."

Su Yida watched his future self descend from the Void, his expression shifting, a flicker of fanaticism and twisted emotion in his eyes.

"I will not die, I will become a god!"