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"Thanks."

Lu Xitong accepted Chen Xi's praise without any qualms.

"What I awakened within myself was, though it was the least promising innate talent, born with sin."

"But that only means there is no potential, not that there is no strength at this stage."

"On the other hand, among the extraordinary individuals, especially those of you in the Overlord sequence, although each of you has unlimited potential, there are many who are weak in the I stage."

Chen Xi does not deny this conclusion.

Chen Xi didn't know what the extraordinary characteristics of the Emperor's Stage I were, but from the bald pseudo-man's words, "Even your Emperor, if we only look at Stage I, can't beat me."

It's not hard to conclude that the extraordinary characteristics of the Emperor I stage are at most just not bad.

The extraordinary characteristics of our own farmers are both strong and weak; in short, they can't beat anyone and can't win against anyone.

Chen Xi's self-assessment is that it's not bad, but it's not very practical.

Zhou Xiaogu's extraordinary characteristic as a transmigrator is that he can avoid those with abnormal lifespans, giving himself time to develop to level II.

However, if discovered, in actual combat, they are very poor, even to the point of being as poor as having no extraordinary abilities at all.

It's unclear whether this situation is disgraceful to the reputation of the Third Sequence, but transmigrators are given a cheat code from the start.

Chen Xi's evaluation of the Transcendent needs to be considered in conjunction with other factors. If we look at the extraordinary characteristics, he is considered weak, but if we consider the cheat ability, he is considered strong.

The audience's comments went beyond the realm of strength; they were purely abstract, simply standing there watching until they themselves leveled up.

If that's not possible, then one can only live out one's days quietly in this world, in a corner where no one notices, like an unseen spectator.

Putting aside the greatness of the subsequent visionaries, the audience's extraordinary qualities made it a disappointment.

As for the fifth sequence, since it will be eliminated by the one ranked 108th in terms of natural talent, it will definitely be pulled away, and it will be the most pulled away of all!

While delivery riders possess extraordinary abilities that provide strong support, Stage I delivery riders lack combat power. What's the point of providing support if they lack combat power?

Food delivery?

It seems that this is the only way, hence the poor evaluation.

As for the extraordinary characteristics of the other overlord sequences, Chen Xi was not sure, but there must be strong and weak ones, and it was impossible for them to be completely weak.

"Therefore, I took over the identity of 'stand-in'."

"Like some other identities, being a stand-in is also a special identity."

Chen Xi understood that what Lu Xitong meant by "special" was something that defied common sense.

Let's take two identities as examples.

For example, the only normal way to upgrade one's identity as an idol is through portraying that identity.

However, there are two rules regarding idol status: the holder can become an idol, or they can kill an idol.

For example, the Joker. Any identity would have extraordinary characteristics in Phase I, but he doesn't. Instead, he has two in Phase II.

These unusual identities can all be called special identities.

"Stands cannot be upgraded; their highest stage is Stage I!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Xi's eyes. How could someone with the prestigious fifth-order status not be able to upgrade their status?

"Can't upgrade?"

"If you can't upgrade, what's the point of having a powerful identity?"

To everyone's surprise, Lu Xitong gave Chen Xi an unexpected answer:

"Yes, this identity is useless."

Chen Xi thought there would be a twist, but Lu Xitong directly admitted it.

Fortunately, she didn't keep us in suspense and gave a direct explanation:

"Replacement"—that's the extraordinary characteristic of a Stand.

"I can replace the 'identity' of any fake or superhuman."

"But the premise is that I can only take over if there is a vacancy in this identity or innate talent. I can't just push out someone who has already awakened for no reason. I can only find an empty seat and sit in it in advance."

"This replacement is not temporary but permanent; it is a true replacement, therefore it does not have a Phase II."

"Going forward, you will live on as an awakened individual with a different identity or innate talent."

No wonder I can't level up...

Rather than replacing, Chen Xi felt that choosing was also a more appropriate term.

Choose an identity you want or a natural talent.

However, the range of choices is actually not very large.

Take the example of the extraordinary individuals.

The Stand is in the fifth sequence.

According to the principle of not losing out, the only hegemon sequence you can choose is the fourth, third, second, or first sequence above it.

Chen Xi nodded thoughtfully:

"I see. So it seems you spent a long time in the pseudo-human stage and then concluded that the extraordinary would eventually win."

"Therefore, the emperor, who was led by the superhumans, was chosen instead of the one with hyperthymesia, who was led by the pseudo-humans."

No.

Lu Xitong shook her head: "You got the order wrong."

"I was pretty lucky; I got the Stand identity right from the start, instead of spending a long time in the fake human stage."

"My initial reason for choosing the emperor was actually very simple, not as complicated as you think, and I don't know much about it."

"Choose to interpret it as ambition or arrogance, but my simple choice of the emperor's identity is to control the superhumans."

"Then we await the awakening of the number one ranked supreme talent, Hyperthymesia."

"Let's form a powerful alliance then!"

"It's like meeting at the summit."

"As for the secret of the number of fake people, I discovered that later inside the Black Tower."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi instantly understood.

No wonder Lu Xitong was able to leave the Black Tower; from the moment she replaced the emperor, she was no longer a fake.

"I don't know if you can understand that feeling, but I went from being a sinful son with no potential to becoming the most promising emperor."

"I worked like a madman to become stronger."

"People think I'm doing this to champion the superhumans, but actually I'm doing it to realize my own ambitions!"

"However, the way the emperor gains experience is rather unique. From the emperor's perspective, all of you extraordinary beings are subjects."

"Therefore, I must protect you, and at the same time fight against the false men!"

"You've probably heard some of what happened after that."

"I won't go into the specific details, but in short, I've enabled you superhumans to grow even better."

Chen Xi nodded in agreement; he did not deny this point.

I used to wonder why they were doing these things, but now I understand.

"But these things will be over once you reach Stage II, right?"

"And besides, didn't you already successfully usurp the emperor's position?"

"Why is it gone now?"

(Terrible news! I need to take the day off tomorrow!)

(Good news! To keep updating, I'll be posting another chapter!)