Even without carrying any ’innate knowledge about Terra,’ Ian’s ever-adjusting ’curiosity and steadfast determination’ ensures his growth. After all, even without the Echo’s blessing, the original Ian was exceptionally smart, a genius of sorts, and with the Echo, he becomes even stronger.
With each Echo transmission, every ’Former Ian’ fine-tunes their ’thought model,’ which is the ’Echo’s structure,’ based on their failures... Thɪs chapter is updated by NovєlFіre.net
So, up until now, the current Ian already shows noticeable differences from the original Ian on Earth.
At this moment, in the Ice Dragon’s Nest, the once molten boiling water has all solidified into ice. The ice layer, mixed with impurities from the cave, is like a mirror, reflecting the face of a white-haired boy lost in thought.
And as Ian gazes at this icy mirror, the face of the White Folks’ boy seems to transform into the appearance of the original black-haired young man.
’Terra’s Ian’ and ’Earth’s Ian’ meet each other’s gaze.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ian smoothly thought, "I decided to transform myself; I send my information to my parallel world selves—this is no different than deciding to study hard and transforming a lazy self into a diligent one."
"I am that parallel world self, and I have no objections."
"I have already reached a consensus with the Former Ian."
"I am him, and he is me."
The definition of self has never been that complicated.
In Ian’s view, the so-called self, the so-called free will, is just that simple.
—The Ian from the past who lost the future and had to transform into an Echo to transmit to other parallel worlds was me.
—The Ian from the future who might also lose the future and continue to send this Echo to others in their hearts is also me.
—And as for now, the Ian who is striving and working towards ’victory’ is undoubtedly me!
[—How could Ian be a name of such inconvenience?!]
[—With the weight of the past, myriad futures, and an endless present, all world-lines, every Ian is a part of me!]
The past and future converge into one! I, as I am, the unique across all realms!
Ian believes this is simply uncomplicated; those who are troubled by it have a spiritual realm that is insufficient, such individuals are incapable of awakening their Spirit Energy, nor can they achieve the Third Energy Level.
Moreover, in this Exotic Species Research Institute of the bygone era, Ian has also seen the corpse of a ’Pioneer.’
The other disassembled and separated themselves, extracting ’Radiance of the Stars,’ ’Body of Light,’ and ’Soul of Origin’ to pass onto later generations... Isn’t this akin to a legacy similar to transmitting ’Echo’?
Such a great burden and legacy, could Ian not achieve it?
"Each of me is me, all of me walking this path are me—when I can achieve victory once, I can share all the victorious experiences with others."
Murmuring thus, Ian fully comprehends the immense task upon him, he nods slightly: "The only issue lies in that the ability to interfere with parallel worlds is not unique to me."
"The Star God can do it... as for the Demon of the Abyss, it is currently unknown, but it shouldn’t be that formidable."
"Otherwise, as long as the Demon of the Abyss interferes, I wouldn’t be able to transmit the information..."
"Forget it, pondering over this brings no meaning to worry."
"In any case, attempt to win first!"
Determination becomes purer and more resolute.
His gaze lowers, and the white-haired boy reaches out to gently stroke the ice mirror before him, smiling: "Thank you for your hard work..."
"I will do my best to bring this cycle of Echoes to an end, turning it into the Final Reincarnation!"
The appearance of ’Earth Ian’ dissipated, reverting to the white-haired boy.
At this moment, he does not feel as though having the ability to ’transmit Echoes to the next life’ provides him an ’escape route.’
Parallel worlds are independent of each other; even if his parallel selves are still alive, his world would surely plunge into despair, and all his friends and family would face doom.
This so-called escape route is actually a helpless compromise, a sacrifice that abandons the present to leave hope for the future.
’Ian’ isn’t so powerful as to defeat formidable foes in one go, nor can he complete the ’game’ in one attempt.
But he is ’steadfast’ enough.
He is steadfast enough to ’sacrifice’ himself to pave the way for the next ’self.’
This path of sacrifice, forged by his bone and blood, Ian walks upon without hesitation; this is his conviction.
Moreover, this time, within Ian’s heart... there arises such an immensely powerful self-confidence!
—This time, I am special!
Teacher Hiliard, the Swarm of the South Sea Great Labyrinth, the secrets of the Dragon Nest in the Leyan Territory, the gains and connections in the Imperial Capital, the Spirit Disaster of the Avak Laboratory and the Star Prison Tianyu, the territory of the Bison Mountain Range and the complete Arcane Pathway, Meditation Technique and Essence Furnace Core, every technique capable of changing the world...
Up to now, he even defeated the Last Echo before turning twenty, and realized the truth of his Spirit Energy and talent!
Everything is the optimal choice. With the Foresight View and Guiding Star, Ian is now on a ’perfect’ path, step by step, through each ’Reincarnation’!