His reckless desperation had indeed carried the intent of mutual destruction, but more than that, he wanted to force out Future Bai—Mr. Bai!
He knew he could not die, because Mr. Bai would cover for him.
As Mr. Bai appeared, the black flames and crimson lightning around Bai Ye slowly faded, revealing his human body once more.
The Calamity Eye seemed to have shut itself off and fell completely silent.
Mr. Bai calmly gazed at his past self. There was neither joy nor sorrow in his eyes as he spoke only four words.
"Just as expected of me."
Bai Ye: "..."
"What exactly are you trying to do? Why did you help Fang Xubai scheme against me?"
Bai Ye was deeply displeased. He might occasionally forget his roots, but not to the extent of plotting against his past self.
Mr. Bai said indifferently, "A simple experiment."
"An experiment?" Bai Ye frowned slightly. "Letting Fang Xubai destroy the world was just an experiment? Your experiment really is simple enough."
"To me, the world is merely a film. Rewinding it, editing it, replaying it—all of it happens at a single thought.
Once you reach my level, you will understand. So-called world destruction is merely the simplest experiment."
Bai Ye: "...Have I always been this pretentious?"
Mr. Bai nodded. "Always."
"You fucking..." For some reason, Bai Ye felt irritated just looking at himself.
"If you wanted to experiment, did you have to scheme against me? Is there really anyone who schemes against himself?"
Mr. Bai gave him an indifferent glance. "What does scheming against my past self have to do with my present self?"
Bai Ye's face immediately darkened. He finally understood why seeing himself annoyed him so much—because people feared mirrors most of all.
"Fine, just you wait!"
Mr. Bai shook his