Infinite Job Transfers Starting from Mechanic Chapter 1242 - 694: True Heavenly Kingdom

Moments later, the figure finally responded, "I am you..."

Upon hearing those words, Su Yu couldn't hold back his laughter: "You seriously expect me to swallow that rubbish?"

Yet the figure grinned as well: "You won't believe it, that's for sure, but it makes no difference. Had you kept holding back without any suspicion, you'd have blended into this realm before long. At that point, I'd turn into you, and you'd turn into me. But now, that fusion won't take place."

A cold shiver ran through Su Yu at these words.

Fortunately, he'd moved quickly without wasting time. Otherwise, as this figure claimed, delaying further might have sealed his fate.

No surprise then that it could read his mind; they'd nearly finished merging without him realizing.

Calling it a 'person' might be generous—whether it qualified as a living being was debatable—and Su Yu had zero desire to merge with such a thing.

He checked his Profession Panel, saw it remained hidden, and relaxed a bit before pressing: "You still haven't told me. What are you really, and where are we?"

This time, the figure cut straight to it: "This is the 'True Heavenly Kingdom,' the ultimate shield erected by the Upper Dimension against breakthroughs from the Lower Dimension."

"Every being from the Lower Dimension that arrives gets absorbed, turning into one with it."

"That includes you!"

Su Yu's brow furrowed slightly at this revelation.

Viewed this way, the entire world formed part of that defensive barrier.

Earlier, wielding the Power of Destruction, Su Yu had shattered through countless layers of Nihility isolation at billions of degrees, convinced he'd entered the Upper Dimension—only to learn this spot was still within the barrier? Not the true Uppermost Layer after all?

This realization hit Su Yu, prompting him to gaze upward where he spotted the anomaly!

Every sense confirmed it: this was genuinely the Uppermost Layer, showing no signs of a superior dimension.

What's more, the spacetime here kept evolving beyond itself endlessly; Su Yu's own Transcendence Domain couldn't match its pace of self-evolution. Thus, he couldn't even deploy the Transcendence Domain, underscoring the spacetime dimension's supreme stature.

Yet even at such an exalted level, the figure before him dismissed it as mere barrier territory.

On top of that, Su Yu detected no trace of "High-dimensional Destiny" here; he sensed it faintly, like mist-shrouded blooms, but couldn't lock onto its position.

Indeed, High-dimensional Destiny must reside in an even loftier dimension.

What lay in the authentic Uppermost Dimension—what was its true nature?

Su Yu mulled it over briefly, drawing a blank, then demanded once more: "You've dodged it again. Just who are you?"

The figure held nothing back: "I'm merely your projection in this place; I didn't exist until you showed up."

"Once you arrived, destiny spawned me, fated to merge with you."

"Projection?"

Skepticism flickered in Su Yu at the claim. He scrutinized the figure closely, then jolted in shock.

The figure's face rang a faint bell.

Diving into his immense, limitless memories, Su Yu pinpointed the source swiftly.

It was...

"My pre-transmigration self?"

His looks from before the transmigration differed noticeably from his current ones.

After ages in this world, he'd nearly erased his old image from memory, yet it resurfaced now vividly.

He'd all but forgotten it himself, but here stood a figure bearing his pre-transmigration visage.

This convinced Su Yu more than ever that it could truly be his projection.

Much like a mirror reflecting one's form upon gazing in.

The "True Heavenly Kingdom" mirrored not just looks, but thoughts, intellect—even forging a tangible world from Su Yu's own mind.

Its strangeness baffled Su Yu; he couldn't fathom its workings.

After a pause, Su Yu inquired: "If you claim to be me, then how do I escape this place and reach the genuine Upper Dimension?"

Su Yu's projection shook its head: "Ascension's impossible; this marks the pinnacle spacetime dimension."

"I'm you, so if you lack the knowledge, neither do I."

"Why even try climbing higher? Isn't this perfect? Craft endless worlds freely, shape your personal paradise, reshape reality at whim—no foes to challenge you..."

"You've battled relentlessly to arrive, endless strife—aren't you weary?"

"What's the point of pushing beyond?"

"Remain here, just remain..."

This projection started convincing Su Yu to remain right here.

Indeed, the words spoken held a certain logic that resonated with Su Yu.

The so-called "True Heavenly Kingdom" had the ability to forge genuine worlds shaped by Su Yu’s desires, undetectable as any mere illusion to him.

Even if utterly illogical—like a flat expanse devoid of curvature, defying all physical laws—Su Yu simply marveled at its secrets without ever questioning the world’s reality, affirming its profound truth.

By lingering in this realm to forge an endless universe of his own, freeing souls from the Primordial Universe to thrive in civilization without fears... venturing onward truly felt pointless.

Surprisingly, Su Yu’s High-dimensional Destiny and Power of Destruction had grown somewhat serene, far less raging than previously.

Should he fully settle his mind here, it would undoubtedly serve as an ideal haven.

Even ascending to the Upper Dimension might reveal yet higher realms; but what true purpose would that hold...

Yet Su Yu wavered only briefly before snapping back to cold resolve.

Gazing icily at the figure before him, Su Yu’s Power of Destruction surged wildly within: "You are tempting me!"

Su Yu’s will had always remained rock-solid; how could he ever consider halting here without pressing ahead?

Only by climbing to the Upper Dimension could its worth be known, regardless of meaning. Self-soothing in comfort, deluding himself, refusing to advance—that flew against Su Yu’s very essence!

Clearly, this projection was luring him in, subtly swaying his thoughts!

This so-called projection could well be Su Yu’s own creation, yet manipulated by hidden forces intent on trapping him here and blocking any further ascent.

How could Su Yu possibly yield to such schemes?

Bang!

The Power of Destruction pent up inside Su Yu detonated fiercely, devouring the figure ahead in an instant.

Astonishingly, the figure mounted zero defense, allowing Su Yu to obliterate it completely.

Right before fading away, the figure flashed a cryptic, knowing grin.

And then, it was gone.

Once the figure vanished, the entire world crumbled too, plunging everything into sheer void.

That immense domain spanning millions of square kilometers, brimming with bafflingly advanced civilizations beyond Su Yu’s grasp, erased utterly into nothingness.

Their obliteration troubled Su Yu not at all; he dismissed those fabricated societies as anything resembling true humanity.

Yet the real dilemma loomed: now stripped bare of all, how would he escape this trap? How to breakthrough to the layer above?