I have a city in another world

Chapter 6803 The True Self in the River of Time
The moment the statue raised its eyes, Tang Zhen felt a mental shock, and all the scenes before him instantly stopped and disappeared.

Everything turned into chaos, and Tang Zhen's consciousness returned to his body, at the same time giving rise to a strong sense of palpitation.

This is a powerful being unleashing a psychological deterrent, specifically designed to attack offenders.

Without any means of defense, such a mental shock could very likely cause one to die of palpitations and terror instantly.

If used skillfully, it can also serve to suppress and control, turning the attacked into a slave to be driven at will.

From then on, they were stripped of control over their mind and body, becoming like walking corpses.

This level of mental enslavement is difficult to break free from and heal itself unless aided by an entity of equal standing.

Fortunately, before this, in order to guard against being ambushed by the enemy, Tang Zhen had woven a strong mental defense network for himself.

When subjected to psychological shock, the protective net will be triggered instantly, forming a tight isolation layer.

Like protective armor, it blocks the enemy's heavy blows and safeguards one's mental safety.

The opponent's attack was indeed quite dangerous, but it did not achieve the desired effect.

"Ant that doesn't know whether to live or die!"

Tang Zhen vaguely heard a disgruntled snort, the tone filled with intense killing intent.

But that was all; they did not launch any further attacks.

After encountering setbacks, this feeling quietly dissipated, and everything returned to normal.

With overwhelming strength, the other party forcefully cut off Tang Zhen's pursuit, preventing him from continuing his investigation.

They then launched a counterattack, attempting to remotely lock onto Tang Zhen and remotely kill and control him.

The back-and-forth exchanges lasted only a very short time, but the process was extremely dangerous.

Fortunately, Tang Zhen was well-prepared, which prevented the other party from succeeding.

In a short period of time, Tang Zhen obtained enough information and learned a great deal.

Using these clues and further investigation from various angles, it should be easier to pinpoint the other party's identity.

Unfortunately, I'm currently in the Astral Plane, which is wizarding territory, and my access to information is severely limited.

In the Tower City world, as long as you have enough battle merit points, the Cornerstone Platform can provide any information you want.

The City of Towers doesn't actually have much information about the Astral Plane, so there's no need to rely too much on the Foundation Platform.

The next steps in the investigation will require Tang Zhen to find his own solutions, which will inevitably involve another round of twists and turns.

Two clues have been found. One is beneficial to me and can improve my fortune, while the other is the source of my misfortune and is likely related to the deity behind the teleportation token.

Where does the other trace point to?
According to Tang Zhen's analysis, the truth behind his miraculous escapes and incredible luck is likely directly related to this trace.

Tang Zhen had long been aware that there was a powerful and mysterious entity behind him, silently providing protection.

But to this day, Tang Zhen still has no idea what the other party's identity or background is.

While feeling grateful and in awe, there was also a hint of apprehension, because there is no love or hate without a reason, and everything I have gained must have its cause.

If Tang Zhen could reveal his identity, he would have known long ago. The fact that there are no clues now indicates that the truth is far more serious than imagined.

Now that you've found a clue, do you have the right to know it?

Thinking of a certain possibility, Tang Zhen felt a little uneasy, but he still went to track it down without hesitation.

Whatever the outcome, we still have to face it.

With the rule-breaking artifact activated, Tang Zhen entered tracking mode again. The surrounding scenery distorted and dissolved, transforming into a narrow and twisted spacetime tunnel.

Tang Zhen seemed to vanish into nothingness, becoming like an energy state, traveling at the speed of light along this passage.

After an unknown amount of time, the scene before my eyes suddenly changed, and an indescribable long river appeared.

This long river flows slowly through the void, seemingly without any support. What flows within it is not water, but the life cycle of all things in the world as they develop.

Tang Zhen saw a person, unaware of their origins, yet he could see their appearance as a youth, their weathered middle age, and their bewildered despair in old age. In a short time, the experiences of this entire life flowed by, like a surging wave that quickly disappeared into the long river.

Similar scenes can be seen everywhere along the long river.

Countless lives are born and die in this long river, their lives ending in the blink of an eye.

The scene before him shocked Tang, leaving him deeply shaken and speechless.

At the same time, he also knew that the long river in front of him was just a form that had been created to suit him.

If it were another being, such as a deity, the river would take a completely different form.

Tang Zhen didn't know what the long river in front of him was, but he knew it must be something extremely mysterious and terrifying, far beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Tang Zhen was fortunate enough to see it because he used the rule-breaking artifact. It was precisely because of this heaven-defying object that he had the opportunity to witness the true face of the long river.

Suddenly, Tang Zhen felt as if a gaze was watching him, which startled him slightly.

Following his intuition, Tang Zhen noticed a figure standing at the end of the long river.

Countless creatures drifted along the river, but this one figure stood on the surface, untouched by the raging torrent.

He was dressed in purple and gold armor, and his tall and strong figure exuded an indescribable aura of power just by looking at his back.

When Tang Zhen looked over, the figure seemed to sense something and slowly turned around to look at him.

When their eyes met, Tang Zhen was suddenly startled, and his heart trembled involuntarily.

This was because the figure looked exactly like him, with almost no difference between them.

The opponent's aura was unmatched by Tang Zhen's; beneath their calm and silent demeanor lay a terrifying thunderous force, giving them an aura of invincibility.

Compared to him, Tang Zhen was worlds apart.

The moment Tang Zhen saw this figure, all the doubts in his heart were answered.

No wonder the other party offered protection and selflessly provided various opportunities and support, never asking for anything in return.

It turns out that the mysterious being was actually himself!
It's not the present self, but the past self, trapped in the long river for some reason.

I am now, and I may well be part of a mysterious entity in the long river of time, or perhaps the two are one.

Realizing this possibility, Tang Zhen felt not uneasy or shocked, but rather relieved.

Tang Zhen did not reject this result; on the contrary, he felt an indescribable sense of familiarity with it.

He had always wondered what he had experienced and why he had all sorts of incredible adventures.

Because I couldn't find the answer, I was filled with doubt and unease, like a traveler walking in a desert, not knowing which way to go, and could only move forward silently according to my feelings.

At this moment, the answer was found, the doubts in my heart were resolved, and the heavy burden vanished.

At this moment, Tang Zhen felt a sense of ease he had never experienced before, and he also felt his whole body filled with boundless power.

From this day forward, he has a direction to move forward and knows what he should do.

Strive to improve your strength and become more powerful, until one day you can walk into this long river and meet and communicate with the figure at the end of the river.

Even though he was in an energy state, Tang Zhen still smiled and waved to the figure at the end of the long river.

The figure clad in purple-gold armor smiled slightly and waved goodbye to Tang Zhen.

"Take care of yourself!"

Tang Zhen called out, but it was unclear whether the other party heard him. Immediately afterward, his consciousness was severed, and he returned to his original body.

"Take care of yourself……"

At the end of the long river, a faint voice echoed, carrying endless vicissitudes.

Instantly, the long river trembled, and the souls of many gods cried out in anguish. Giant waves surged and rolled for a long time before slowly subsiding.