The Superman of the main universe finally got his wish to meet himself from the Fifth Dimension—the true deity whose name resounded across the Multiverse, the strongest of all Superman Doppelgangers.
Looking at Golden Superman standing before him, radiating mystery and profundity, Clark's expression was a sight to behold.
"Clark?" the Superman of the main universe asked tentatively.
"That's right. It's me, Clark. I've been watching over you."
Golden Superman wore a gentle smile. The mysterious radiance surrounding him, more golden than gold itself, slowly rose and fell with his emotions.
This golden light, which seemed capable of influencing the workings of an entire universe, was Golden Superman's accumulation over billions of years. It contained his understanding of the world, his understanding of himself, and his understanding of the path to ascension.
For Golden Superman to rise from an ordinary 3D being to a Fifth Dimensional lifeform in one leap, and even gain the favor of the Fifth Dimensional King, was undoubtedly related to his tremendous potential and the self-restraint he had maintained for billions of years. That was the most precious thing of all.
Of course, it was also related to how Golden Superman, in order to protect his countless Doppelgangers and evade the hunting of forces like the Kryptonian Pantheon and Apocalypse, had no choice but to seek refuge in the Fifth Dimension.
The Superman of the main universe figured that the Fifth Dimension probably could not find many reliable people either, forcing the Fifth Dimensional King to seek dependable outside help.
Just look at specimens like Mister Mxyzptlk and Bat-Man. They were practically children who did whatever they pleased. By that logic, the residents of the entire Fifth Dimension probably had issues. Golden Superman was an anomaly among them.
"I came here to tell you that Joker