While public opinion raged outside and tension gripped the Avengers,
Su Ming's home, located in a relatively quiet corner of New York, welcomed an unexpected guest.
Space rippled faintly, and the future Su Ming calmly stepped out.
The past Su Ming was counting the spoils from the Battle of New York, planning to exchange them for an incredibly powerful talent in the system.
He suddenly saw another version of himself appear and was visibly stunned.
"This... is me?"
The past Su Ming raised an eyebrow.
"What does this mean? Couldn't you survive in the future...
and came all the way back to talk to your past self?"
Su Ming smiled, but his expression carried a solemnity his past self had never possessed.
"Relax. I'm here to give you some 'spoilers.'"
He skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.
"Our transmigration isn't that simple.
This is a... carefully arranged 'script.'
Its purpose is to make you—and me—grow as quickly as possible,
so we can gain enough strength to deal with the crises ahead."
He pointed at the sky, then at the ground beneath them.
"The universe is vast, and the enemies are powerful.
Lying flat won't get us anywhere. Think about your system.
Think about how quickly you've grown stronger. Isn't it obvious enough?"
The past Su Ming fell silent. He recalled everything that had happened since he obtained the system,
the rapid increase in his strength, the events he had encountered...
It really did feel as though an invisible hand had been pushing him forward.
At that moment, a flash of light passed by. Purple Jewel and Gold Jewel once again transformed into adorable little girls and appeared beside the future Su Ming.
"Daddy!"
Purple Jewel's violet eyes sparkled as she called out cheerfully. Then she curiously looked