"You...you are...!!!"

Su Yida was speechless, not only because he saw an exact replica of himself, but also because the other party had easily trapped him in the void!

What kind of power is this?

What kind of strength is this?!

As a believer in "deception," he was quite capable of accepting such an unbelievable scene, and he even had some guesses about what was happening before him.

So his trembling wasn't just due to fear and unease, but also a hint of excitement and joy.

He seemed to see his own...future?

I've actually become this strong?

Is this an illusion or just a figment of the imagination?

Who is Longjing? He is a top-notch swindler, the second-ranked fraudster, and the most accomplished acrobat. He can see through the thoughts of a still-naive master of deception with just one glance.

No wonder Jieshu was willing to play with the master of trickery. With that kind of mentality, who wouldn't want to try and fool him?

It's like an artist encountering a blank sheet of paper that they think is full of vibrant colors; it would be a waste not to add a few strokes.

But even deception has its methods. In the Joker's script, Su Yida is to be swapped to the "future," which is also the key to Longjing's return home.

So he dared not be negligent, instantly getting into character, and with a playful smile, he strolled over to Su Yida, looking him up and down, clicking his tongue in amazement:

"People will never truly understand themselves until they experience setbacks."

Although I have a clearer understanding of myself, I envy you even more now.

You're very clever, and you guessed right. It's exactly as you thought. I am Su Yida, you from the future.

"!!!"

The opportunity has arrived!

For some reason, this sentence suddenly popped into Su Yida's mind.

Even as a master of trickery, he instinctively felt that this was most likely a baseless illusion, but the other person looked too much like himself. Look at the eyes, expression, demeanor... except for the slightly weathered face, this was completely another version of himself!

If this is truly an illusion, then only the legendary "deceptive" chosen one could be so convincing.

But for some reason, Su Yida was more inclined to believe that this was himself, his future self.

His eyes were filled with longing for strength.

Upon seeing this, Longjing chuckled again.

"You may think I'm powerful, but in their eyes, I'm still trash."

Although it sounded like self-deprecation, Su Yida always felt that the other person was mocking him.

His expression changed. He wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he swallowed it back and turned his doubt into a question, asking, "Why are you here?"

Longjing raised an eyebrow and said with a playful smile:

"What, scared?"

I told you you're smart, and you guessed right again.

Do you know what soul deprivation means?

A failed version of myself met a version of you from the past. I've walked the path before you, so I know the easiest and most efficient way to go.

And you, all you need to do is offer your body, and you can reach the pinnacle of life with me ahead of time.

So, isn't this collaboration a win-win situation?

"!!!!!"

At this moment, Su Yida was truly afraid.

He trembled for a moment, but only for a moment.

As the same person, he still keenly noticed the fleeting mischievous look in the other person's eyes, then his pupils contracted, and he said nervously and suspiciously, "You're lying!"

"When two falsehoods meet, they become truth; you cannot see my lie."

"I can tell you're lying to me!"

You won't take my soul away, but you have indeed failed.

Su Yida stubbornly stated his judgment, even expressing a hint of disdain for his future self.

How could someone as talented as me fail? You must be on the wrong path!

Longjing was stunned; he had never seen anyone so disdainful of his future self.

Dude, are you stupid?

So you didn't walk this path by yourself?

Even if we are from different worlds, don't you know how you dare to separate your future from your past like this?

Longjing laughed. He grabbed Su Yida by the neck and grinned maliciously, "You think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"

Su Yida's face turned purple from holding his breath, but he still struggled to say, "You wouldn't, otherwise you wouldn't have come back to find me!"

"......"

Tsk, he does resemble a certain clown quite a bit.

Longjing released her grip in a second and snorted coldly, "You're very clever, just as I thought you were."

With a wave of his hand, he released Su Yida from his restraints, and said to Su Yida, who was kneeling on the ground breathing heavily, with his back to him:

"I didn't come back on my own; they brought me back."

In the future, all the gods will fall, their thrones will be vacant, and everyone will covet the sixteen thrones that will reign supreme over the universe.

People around the world band together to compete for things, and I am one of them.

But I haven't reached their level yet, and my peers question me at every turn, so I came back.

This is not a reunion, but a test. I need to prove myself in the past to meet their expectations.

But I... don't want to.

"Why?" Su Yida questioned excitedly, "That's a divine throne! Don't you want it? Have you forgotten our original intention?!"

So "we" went up?

Longjing glanced back at Su Yida, whose expression was one of fervor, and shook his head. "I want to, but I know I can't beat them."

What they need are not friends to share the throne with, but cannon fodder to fill the path to the throne.

I am self-aware.

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