In This World, Time Travel Might Actually Exist!

If one day you discovered that time travel was real, what choice would you make?

At this moment, Zhang Tianran was facing such a dilemma.

Not long ago, as a transmigrator, Zhang Tianran suddenly realized that the world he was in was actually from a comic book he had known in his previous life.

For a time, aside from astonishment, Zhang Tianran could not find any adjective to describe his current mood.

Having lived in this world for over a decade, Zhang Tianran suddenly found this familiar world to be so strange.

The hard work, the research, the hard-earned doctorate, and the honors he had received all seemed to lose their importance at this moment.

Zhang Tianran stared silently at Barry Allen, Caitlin Snow, and Cisco Ramon, who were chatting happily not far away... yet a crazy idea involuntarily surged into his mind.

If something like time travel really existed, then...

"Dr. Zhang... are you okay?" Cisco, quite by chance, turned his head and noticed Zhang Tianran, whose expression seemed a bit off.

Zhang Tianran snapped back to reality and said, "I really didn't expect to encounter such an unbelievable situation right after returning. The emergence of superhumans is definitely an earthquake for traditional science..."

He spoke casually to brush it off, and the excuse he found in such a short time was quite fitting.

Cisco did not probe further. The changes that had happened to Barry Allen were exactly what he was curious about, and as a fellow scientist, he understood Zhang Tianran's current thoughts very well.

Not far away, Wells, who saw all of this, had a meaningful smile on his face. He seemed very satisfied with the current situation.

Zhang Tianran did not stay at S.T.A.R. Labs for long, wandering the streets until late at night.

The surroundings were peaceful, as if it were just an ordinary world. There was no trace of any supernatural abilities to be seen.

No matter how slowly he walked, Zhang Tianran eventually arrived at his doorstep. But looking at the incredibly familiar door before him, Zhang Tianran did not dare to step inside.

Because... his adoptive father in this world was Harrison Wells, the founder and director of S.T.A.R. Labs... and... the Reverse-Flash, Eobard Thawne.

It was truly hard to believe that he had lived in this world for over a decade without noticing the slightest abnormality.

After all, even as a transmigrator, one would not harbor any suspicion about the world around them before seeing supernatural powers with their own eyes.

"Afraid to come in? That doesn't sound like you. I still remember very clearly the scene of that little guy arguing with me over his own name back then." Wells's voice came from behind the door, as calm as ever.

Zhang Tianran gave a bitter smile and reached out to open the door. Inside, it was Wells, wearing the yellow suit and already transformed into the Reverse-Flash.

"Was it you who made me stay away from those supernatural powers? Otherwise, I shouldn't have waited until now to figure out what kind of world I had come to." Zhang Tianran smiled reluctantly, though he didn't feel much fear in his heart.

If this adoptive father in front of him really wanted to do him harm, he shouldn't have waited until now.

In other words, even in the worst-case scenario, his existence must have some utility value to him.

If it didn't... then he would just die.

Anyway, it was impossible to escape!

"No, in this day and age, the vast majority of people will never encounter them in their entire lives. Barry Allen spent over a decade meticulously investigating supernatural phenomena, yet he found nothing," Wells explained, then sat on the sofa as usual.

If one ignored the glaring yellow suit on Wells, Zhang Tianran would probably think this was just a simple heart-to-heart between an adoptive father and his son.

"I'm curious, how did you know about me? Or rather, how did you know that I would recognize you at this moment?" Zhang Tianran sat opposite Wells, feeling a bit awkward.

Wells did not speak, just stared at Zhang Tianran silently.

In this instant, it felt as if the air had frozen, and even Zhang Tianran, who had already somewhat resigned himself to his fate, could not help but feel nervous.

"When I first saw you, I just thought it was a bit strange. But immediately after, I discovered the traces of the Speed Force remaining on you," Wells said after a long silence.

Zhang Tianran felt a weight lift from his heart, listening silently to his own past experiences. Looking at his encounters since coming to this world from another perspective, he couldn't help but feel a bit lucky.

"Because of these traces of the Speed Force, you adopted me?" Zhang Tianran asked curiously.

Wells did not answer, and there was even a hint of... tenderness in the eyes with which he looked at Zhang Tianran?

Looking at Wells's iconic yellow suit, Zhang Tianran's mind raced, and in just a moment, many ideas popped up.

"No, it shouldn't be like that. For you, who possesses the Negative Speed Force, only Barry Allen, who holds the birth of the true Speed Force, is the only one you need to pay attention to."

"The Negative Speed Force is born from the Speed Force. So you became a mirror reflecting the opposite of Barry Allen. Only when Barry Allen possesses the Speed Force will you possess the Negative Speed Force that is opposite to it..."

"But in this situation, you have focused your attention on me... This can only mean that I possess value nearly equal to that of Barry Allen."

"Although there are other guesses, the greatest possibility is that I can help you..."

"But so far, I don't seem to have that ability."

As Zhang Tianran speculated, a possibility emerged in his mind. Based on the existing clues, this was the most likely scenario.

After all, if he really had no value at all, according to the Reverse-Flash's persona, it would be impossible to play a "parent-child game" with him for so long, and even more impossible to reveal his true identity at this moment.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!" Wells began to applaud, as if he were truly a loving father watching his son succeed, a look of gratification flashing across his face.

"To be able to see this far based on such limited information, you really are more outstanding than I imagined," Wells said.

Hearing this, Zhang Tianran immediately reacted. His guess wasn't entirely correct; he must have overlooked something, but based on the current situation, his life should be safe.

"Don't beat around the bush. I'm not in a good mood right now," Zhang Tianran said impatiently.

In a single day, the entire world had been turned upside down before Zhang Tianran's eyes. Everything he knew had vanished into thin air. If not for his good self-control, Zhang Tianran would have already lost his composure and made an irrational decision.

"You are useless to me right now. Although you are outstanding enough, it is still far from enough. Strive to change! When you possess the same speed as me, you will understand our common problem. At that time, I will need you." Wells's figure flashed, and in the next second, his appearance became blurred—a standard Reverse-Flash look.

Seeing that Wells was about to leave, Zhang Tianran immediately said, "Wait, tell me first. How did you know about me?"

Wells disappeared completely, leaving only one sentence behind.

"Tianran, in this world, you are not the only one who understands time..."