Bai Yan was thinking on the way out of the corridor that it should be because of the "savior" status given by the Tower of Babel that he had something special.
Therefore, the "Emperor" will notice himself.
In fact, as a "behind-the-scenes man" in a non-traditional sense, he still feels quite troublesome.
He has been hanging around in the Demon Enforcement Bureau without being noticed, secretly controlling the development of the world... Perhaps this is more in line with his own interests.
"There's nothing I can do about it. I'm too handsome to avoid attention. Alas."
Finally, he came to the room he had made an appointment with Aaron.
This is a utility room, there is no one else, only Aaron stands here smoking silently.
"You're finally here, Bai Yan."
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, at least almost an hour."
Aaron's voice was full of resentment.
"Feel sorry."
There was no trace of apology in Bai Yan's tone, and he said with a smile: "I just got lost while searching for the path of life."
Well, it's actually just a lazy person staying in bed.
"Okay, I'm too lazy to talk to you."
Aaron didn't hesitate anymore, but turned around and took out a beautiful round mirror with a silver frame.
He said seriously: "Getting back to the subject, rather than the origin of 'finding one's own essence', if a transcendent wants to reach the metamorphic level, he must find...'the new self' in that world."
Chapter 94 Self Dimension
"My new self?"
Aaron nodded slightly and explained in detail:
"Yes, there are many ways to reach the 'Metamorphosis' level, and the Mirror of Dreams is one of them. It is also the more mainstream method so far."
He continued: "The end point of all methods is the same, which is to find the 'new' self."
"Completely reborn, beyond the limits of mortals... But this change is uncontrollable and irreversible, so some people regret becoming a 'metamorphosis' level."
"The point of the origin level is 'return', while the point of the metamorphosis level is undoubtedly 'change'."
Having said this, Aaron paused and seemed to think of many bad memories.
"Falling into madness, becoming a monster, and even dying... These are all changes in a sense. In fact, those who end up in the process of breakthrough are not necessarily failures in a sense. ”
"It's just that the result may not be what he wants."
Bai Yan nodded slightly, fully understanding that whether it was becoming Captain America or a raccoon, or even turning into mud or ushering in death itself, it was a qualitative change.
For the infinite universe, there is no essential difference between them.
It's just that from the human perspective, there is a distinction between superior and inferior.
"But I definitely can't accept it. If I turn into a piece of mud, I will definitely cover you to death immediately." Bai Yan's tone was very calm and gentle, and it didn't sound like a threat at all.
Aaron was stunned and immediately muttered: "Damn, there's something wrong with you. It's not my fault if you get into an accident."
"Bring it to you."
Bai Yan suddenly stretched out his hand and looked at Aaron seriously.
"What?"
Aaron used the skill "pretend to be stupid" and stared without speaking.
"I have already read a lot of relevant information books."
Bai Yan smiled slightly and said: "As early as ancient times, someone invented auxiliary drugs to improve the success rate of 'correct deterioration'. Today's modern society has been continuously improved, and with the use of auxiliary drugs, 'abnormal deterioration' The probability is already very low, less than two percent.”
"Alright alright."
Aaron nodded slightly. Originally, he wanted to see Bai Yan scared, but there was nothing he could do, damn it.
So he took out a small blue pill, handed it to Bai Yan and said, "This is the 'control agent' unique to the Demon Enforcement Bureau, a product improved from generation to generation. Because you are a Night Watchman, you can apply for it for free. , this thing can increase the probability of 'normal deterioration' to ninety-eight."
"Don't underestimate this medicine. In the black market outside, even the 'deterioration control agent' that can only be mentioned in the eighty range actually costs hundreds of thousands per pill, and the genuine version can cost over a million."
Bai Yan nodded slightly and once again praised his decision to join the official team. The large number of resources and benefits he enjoyed were completely unmatched by Ye Luzi's extraordinary people.
By the way, he suddenly thought of something.
If the supplies from the Tower of Babel were sold and traded...
This idea is not bad. The resources themselves should be flowing in order to maximize their value.
He took the pills but didn't feel any noticeable changes.
According to the principles given in the book, the so-called "control agent" is actually an alchemical drug used to maintain the stability of the soul, so that the changes brought about by the "metamorphosis" process will not be so crazy and transcend the human category.
Aaron handed over the ancient round mirror with a silver-white frame in his hand, and finally said:
"Pick it up and stare at it with all your heart...and good luck."
Bai Yan picked up the Mirror of Dreams and, according to Aaron's words, began to stare at himself in the mirror.
A face that could be called handsome.
Is that... my true self
Gradually, he realized something was wrong.
"Myself" in the mirror is also staring at me.
But suddenly, the "Bai Yan" in the mirror also realized something was wrong, as if he had discovered that he was actually in the mirror, with a somewhat confused look on his face.
That "Bai Yan" suddenly laughed.
However, the real Bai Yan was still staring at this face with no intention of turning his eyes away, and was not at all frightened by the strange changes.
"What, you're not afraid of me?"
"Bai Yan" in the mirror slowly opened his mouth and said: "I am another you, and I am also your true self...your madness, your emptiness, your cruelty, and your weakness."
"While ruthlessly dominating others, at the same time falsely treating them as companions, I neither embarked on the path of the savior like a seeker, nor did I prioritize efficiency firmly and coldly. All my actions to save the world always failed. I will be worried.
"Glory, freedom, protection... They all have their own determination."
"Actually, you are the only one in the Tower of Babel who has no faith."
"It's ridiculous, isn't it? As the 'savior', you lack the necessary determination."
Oh oh, it’s coming, it’s coming!
"The book said there would be "inner torture", and it did come."
This is a necessary step to enter the 'self-dimension', and Bai Yan remembers it very clearly.
Bai Yan didn't panic at all and replied calmly: "Oh."
"Bai Yan" in the mirror continued to talk with a smile.
"So, what do you long for? Is it their beautiful and pure bodies, the glory that attracts everyone's attention, or the self-satisfaction after saving the world? Or is it a powerful power that no one can match?"
All kinds of enviable illusions appear in the mirror, some of which make people's blood boil, and some of which make people feel proud.
Bai Yan just watched this scene silently without speaking.
"As an 'ordinary person', I don't deny that I have various desires, but the most important thing is... I really want to win the second round of the game."
"Now that the game has begun, let's have fun."
"Are you satisfied with this answer?"
"Bai Yan" in the mirror gradually disappeared, leaving the last faint voice.
"Actually, you are not like that..."
Bai Yan frowned slightly, is this over? Something doesn't feel right. It is said that "inner torture" requires refuting the inner side.
But my "self" is too soft and disappears too quickly.
"do not care."
Soon, Bai Yan had arrived at the so-called "self dimension".
The so-called "self dimension" is one of many special worlds, such as the shadow dimension "grey domain", dream dimension, "soul dimension", etc...
This is a special world born from the "self". Every soul can give birth to a unique "self-dimension".
And each self-dimension is different and unique. The "new self" born from the self-dimension is the key to reaching "metamorphosis"!
Of course, this is only one way to "deterioration".
In fact, there are many ways to become stronger.
The most recommended way is to be like a certain dark loli... She was already so strong when she woke up when she was eight years old!
Oh, if you can't do that, forget it.
The world in Bai Yan's eyes has not changed at all, except that the ancient mirror with silver frame is missing.
"This is my dimension of self?"
He raised his head to look at Aaron and found that this guy was still standing in front of him.
But Aaron was motionless at this moment, as if time had been frozen.
Bai Yan stretched out his hand silently, and his palm quickly passed through Aaron's body without touching anything.
"They don't understand each other."
He didn't linger any longer, opened the door of the utility room and left.
Bai Yan soon discovered that outside was the familiar university library, and the students here were completely still at the moment.
"Is this the self-dimension?"
The key is to find the "new me"... That thing may be in any form, even something incredible.
It is said that the "new me" someone found in the "self-dimension" turned out to be a cute little girl. As a result, he gained the power to transform into a magical girl...
Bai Yan kept moving in the library, looking around.
According to the book, as long as you see it, you will definitely know that that thing is the "new me".
"Then just keep looking."
If you want to enter the metamorphic level through the "Mirror of Dreams", you need to continue to explore.
But it’s not all luck. It is said that the more proficient people are in their own extraordinary powers, the easier it is for them to encounter the “new me” in their own dimension.
There was a still, thin curtain of rain outside the library, and the sky was gloomy. In the dark center of the school, only the library had light.
Bai Yan suddenly discovered a strange person in the library.
It's... myself again.
It was Bai Yan playing with his mobile phone on a chair by the window, completely still, and there were clear game prompts on the screen of his mobile phone.
"Congratulations!"
"Savior, you successfully entered the second round!"
Bai Yan was not very surprised, mainly because he had done enough homework and prepared well, and knew the reason why this "self" appeared.
"I see, just like what is written in the book, the 'self-dimension' is an imaginary world composed of one's own established past and possible future."
Moving forward again, Bai Yan completely walked through the entire library, and finally came to the door on the first floor.
He slowly opened the door and saw the scenery outside.
It's not a school in a continuous rainstorm, but a university campus shining in the sun. Hundreds of people are frozen on the road, and many of them are holding their hands in salute.
"Is this the day of admission?"
Bai Yan frowned slightly, walked into the still crowd, and gradually found himself again.
This younger "Bai Yan" is a little different from him now. He looks more energetic, with full confidence and determination in his eyes, but less lazy and empty.
Bai Yan suddenly started talking to himself.
"If I keep looking like this... will I be able to see myself in my home world?"