Chapter 468: Self Calamity

The reason for using the term "colossal entity" to describe it.

Is because it can only be described as a colossal entity.

This is not a redundant statement, because the colossal entity before Li Heng has no concrete form; the feeling it gives one is that it merely exists, rather than being seen.

But even so, not seeing it, only feeling it, still carries an extremely strong sense of oppression; a pressure that seems to exist yet not exist covers the dark Void, making the surroundings even more silent.

Li Heng narrows his eyes slightly and opens his mind.

He attempts to perceive this colossal entity before him; the next moment, a perception is transmitted to him: this colossal entity is "I".

That is correct, the perception is just one word: "I".

This colossal entity is as if it were a collection of many concepts regarding "I"; no matter how one looks at it, from whatever angle, I can only see this one word, this one concept: "I".

Is this the Calamity that leads to the birth of the Divine Fetus?

Li Heng ponders in his heart.

He is somewhat surprised in his heart.

Because the Calamity before him is not like those he encountered before, filled with Inauspiciousness, Weirdness, and Terror; it is more just a specialized, Absolute concept.

It seems the forms of Calamity are diverse.

He sighs with emotion in his heart.

Of course, he does not underestimate the danger of this Calamity.

After all, this is a poison named "Self".

Under the influence of its power, one will give birth to a new self, and then replace the original self, even calling it sublimation; it is the "Great Opportunity" for the Divine Fetus to descend into the world and give birth to a new self.

After all, the new self will ultimately be more advanced than the old self.

If this is not a "Great Opportunity", then what is?

Li Heng chuckles, finally clear on why he had not sensed danger before, but instead felt there was some benefit; so it was actually like this?

If not for him being an unexpected factor.

And possessing Source Power, having made preparations and defenses in advance.

Otherwise, he would truly have had to endure this "Great Opportunity".

"You... are an exception."

A buzzing sound rises, washing over the surrounding Void. Yet after entering Li Heng's ears, it is very strangely understood by him, turning into a sentence of human language.

Li Heng frowns slightly upon hearing this.

This colossal entity still has intelligence?

Or is it just some kind of operating mechanism?

Could it be that this colossal entity is not a pure Calamity? After all, along the way, he had never encountered a Calamity that truly possessed intelligence. Of course, perhaps Calamity does not need intelligence.

Just like the certain Lord of Chaos and Idiocy that Li Heng heard of in his past life.

"How exactly did you do it?"

Another buzzing sound rises, and is then understood by Li Heng.

And this colossal entity before him also begins a strange transformation; it seems to shrink, and yet it also seems to grow larger? Various disordered logics appear, making the scene become chaotic, in a state of Chaos, and unknowable.

But in the end, the scene before him calms down.

This colossal entity turns into Li Heng's appearance; figure, features, and aura are exactly the same, like looking in a mirror.

"The new self surpasses the old self; this is common Reason, truth, the eternal and unchanging Reason, the law of evolution; how can you go against it?"

The Li Heng before him looks at Li Heng and asks softly.

"I am not going against it, it is just that your ability is insufficient."

Li Heng says with a laugh.

What this colossal entity disguised as him says is too Absolute, but it also has a certain logic; he does not intend to refute it.

"My ability is insufficient?"

He asks in confusion.

"Yes, your ability is indeed insufficient."

Li Heng laughs.

He does not recognize the value of this new self, this Divine Fetus. Whether in power or scope, it is far lower than him, the "old self"; for such trash to want to replace him is thinking too much.

If not for him being too lazy to waste time.

With his own power alone, he could crush that Divine Fetus to death.

"So that is how it is, my ability is insufficient."

He nods, unexpectedly not refuting Li Heng's words.

"Now it is my turn to ask you, what exactly are you?"

Li Heng narrows his eyes slightly and asks.

Coming here was just to help Xuanyang get something; he did not expect such a big surprise to pop out, which makes him very curious.

"I am I."

He speaks, seemingly answering with a redundant statement.

"Do you want to become me as well?"

Subsequently, he says another sentence.

He also reaches out a hand, his manner seemingly inviting Li Heng.

"Why would I want to become you?"

Li Heng narrows his eyes slightly.

"Because just as you said, my ability is insufficient, so I need you; this is evolution, you can become the new self."

He said sincerely.

Li Heng's expression was strange.

Was this an invitation for him to enter and take charge, to become his new self?

At this, Li Heng found it somewhat amusing. Just a moment ago, he had been disparaged as an old self to be struck down, and now he was to become the new self?

"What if I refuse?"

Li Heng said with a light laugh.

"In this expanse of heavens, countless people have already become me, only to be eliminated by me; this repeats, cycling endlessly, until the final me is achieved—the Eternal new self."

"This process is the most efficient evolution, the most efficient sublimation."

"Why would you want to refuse?"

He said, bewildered.

"The reason is simple: because you are inferior to me. Why would I want to control or dominate something inferior to me? Or are you suggesting that I think highly of your so-called most efficient evolution?"

Li Heng asked in return.

He fell silent, appearing lost in thought.

While conversing, Li Heng searched for the location of this fellow's true body. However, even so, his perception remained extremely vague; it seemed to be neither on this mental plane nor on the plane of Reality.

"No, you are the most valuable 'me'."

"You must become 'me'! Capture, commence!"

After a brief silence, this fellow—who could be tentatively named the Self Calamity—had his tone turn cold and stern; invisible ripples surged from his body, and he prepared to move against Li Heng.

Li Heng, meanwhile, was thinking and noticed something unusual.

He discovered that this Self Calamity's methods were quite interesting.

After a moment's thought, he released his control over his mind and spirit; instantly, everything around him began to fall into disorder, and countless "mes" were born.

A wisp of magic power leaked from within his body, then, beyond Li Heng's control, it instantly took shape, actually turning into a tiny person who shouted aloud, "I am who I am! I have attained enlightenment; I am not your magic power, and I will never be a tool again!"

"That's right, that's right..."

The next moment, the countless magic power within his body leaked out, each independently taking shape, turning into tiny people who shouted loudly and began their own declarations of independence.

As time passed.

Other parts of Li Heng also underwent changes; for instance, his ten fingers moved beyond his control, waving about, and even evolved eyes, noses, and mouths, giving birth to self-awareness.

At this moment, outside of Li Heng's own consciousness, everything else had birthed its own consciousness, each declaring independence and refusing to be controlled by Li Heng at all.

"Sigh, we really had it miserable before."

A magic power tiny person lamented.

"Indeed, indeed, we were constantly being consumed by him, and we didn't get a single benefit or any wages!"

"We actually served as tools for this Li Heng before, with no human rights at all! This won't do; we cannot let him off, we must strike down this damn fellow!"

Countless magic power tiny people began to stir up trouble, then worked together in unison, coalescing into a Terror-inducing ocean of magic power, surging toward Li Heng's consciousness.

At this moment, Li Heng.

Was plunged into a vast sea of war against the magic power tiny people, which even included various parts of Li Heng's body, such as his limbs and even his various organs.

"You are now abandoned by your followers and betrayed by your kin; you have no power left, have lost everything, and have no way out."

"So please, become me."

At this time, the Self Calamity reached out a hand, inviting Li Heng.