"Was this Simulated Clone... really me?"
Outside the Light Screen, Chen Fan stared at the words, overcome by a profound sense of unreality.
He had imagined the fiercest resistance, the most tragic curtain call, even the madness of mutual destruction, but never had he expected anything like this
—outplaying Heaven by half a move, attaining the Dao of a [True Lord], drawing [Beyond Heaven] back into the world, and having the [Supreme Dao Immortal Venerable] arrive in person to protect his path!
"Truly... magnificent!" he exclaimed despite himself.
This had already surpassed his understanding of the word "simulation." It felt more like an epic legend with himself in the starring role.
Was this the power of the [Heaven's Mandate] talent? he wondered.
Searching his heart, he knew that if his true self had faced such a desperate situation, he could never have achieved anything close to this.
He could only credit that world-shaking scheme, that resolve to seek life through death, and even that almost arrogant final declaration of "outplaying Heaven by half a move" to the all-around amplification granted by the Purple Talent, [Heaven's Mandate].
"Looks like... I'll clear it this time?" Chen Fan could barely contain his excitement.
The [Supreme Dao Immortal Venerable] had returned. Heavenly Will and the Spirit Transformation Dao Master could no longer pose a threat.
With the towering tree of [Beyond Heaven] at the Simulated Clone's back, wasn't he simply invincible now?
Would the story continue with him following the Immortal Venerable, sweeping aside every enemy and ascending to the summit?
With anticipation and a trace of doubt, he continued gazing at the Light Screen.
``` [Endless Chaos, turbulent currents of laws.]
[This place no longer fell within the bounds of a "world." It lay in the cracks between the Myriad Worlds, a