[Two beings: "Though we have never crossed hands, I have no fear."]

[The revelations Chen Qingyan brought were so staggering that you sat quietly for a long time before your emotions settled.]

[“One man fighting eleven Heavenly Venerables alone... with strength like that, wasn't he practically cheating?”]

[You inwardly clicked your tongue, attributing it to nothing more than, This transmigrator predecessor's [Golden Finger] might be even more powerful than my [Simulator].]

[By contrast, despite having a cheat like the [Simulator], you had ended up living as a "Simulated Clone," trapped deep within a chess game you could hardly escape. It was truly shameful.]

[Chen Qingyan wanted to stay at the "Heavenly Gate" for a while, and you casually agreed. It was merely a formality anyway.]

[Before he left, however, you still asked, "Do you have any [Ancient Relics] or [Foundation Establishment Jade Bone]?"]

[Chen Qingyan: "..."]

[You received his gift.]

[With that, the [Spacetime Token]'s charging progress reached 100%.]

[In the quiet chamber, all restrictive wards were activated.]

[You activated the brand on your palm.]

[Familiar spacetime fluctuations surged, and the Light Screen unfolded.]

[On the other side, the fair-faced scholar Lin Feng still gently waved his Feather Fan, his smile warm and mild.]

["Young man, it has been a long time."]

[For some reason, seeing him always gave you an inexplicable sense of reassurance.]

[That trust had been earned in previous simulations, when he had braved the [Karmic Law Punishment] head-on to protect you.]

["Sen... ior." You tried addressing him.]

["Hmm?" Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, amusement in his eyes,]

["Have we grown distant after just a few years?"]

[Seeing how kindly he looked, you truly struggled to connect him with the fierce man who had "fought eleven Heavenly Venerables alone." You hurriedly said, "Nothing's wrong! I'm very happy to see you, Senior!"]

[Lin Feng's smile turned peculiar. "Am I that