["What you call evil… is the greatest love I give you…"
"Gods don't bleed. But you will…"
"You cannot stop me, because I am peace, and peace is inevitable!…"
...
"Slaughter them, leave no one alive!"
"Remember your mission, be careful, and live to report to me…"
"Think carefully about the meaning of your existence…"
"When you no longer see yourself as an outsider, only then will you truly understand what it is you want…"
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"The sun's flame is the undead's weakness, but in this barren, snowy land, our kind shall flourish. I will stake my name upon this world!…"
"I am Herobrine, leader of the undead. I will lead my people to the peak of this world!"
"Soldiers! Fight for the glory of the Netherworld!!"]
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These shadowy figures were like a series of slides, repeatedly reenacting the various important moments in the lives of three HIMs from different worlds.
And above the clouds, a familiar figure sat on a throne made of clouds.
His appearance had no difference whatsoever from the three people. But his body emitted a strong sense of majesty.
He was carelessly overlooking the scenes being reenacted by the shadowy figures below.
He was like a god, with no emotion in his eyes. He would not pass judgment on those scenes, seeming to only watch with an appreciative attitude.
Seeing the figure above the clouds, Xu Yuan, Tyrant HIM, and Fan Village HIM all took a deep breath.
"Looks like we're about to know the truth."
The three of them followed the stairway in the clouds up to the top of the clouds.
At this moment, countless questions and doubts filled their minds. Before they could ask, the HIM on the throne spoke.
"I know you want to ask a lot, but time is short. Each of you may ask me one question."
Hearing the true HIM's words, the three of them exchanged glances, then each thought quietly for a moment.
Tyrant HIM was the first to ask, "What is your purpose in summoning us here?"
Tyrant HIM was also straightforward, this was the question he most wanted to ask from the heart.
It had to be said, he was probably the most miserable among the three. After being summoned inexplicably, he had been trapped in a dark space. Naturally, he wanted to know the purpose of being summoned.
Hearing Tyrant HIM's words, the true HIM thought for a moment before saying, "To find the most suitable god who can rule this world and all the worlds that can be reached."
The true HIM's answer undoubtedly brought great shock to Tyrant HIM and Fan Village HIM.
This answer was something neither of them had ever thought of. After all, they understood very little about this world.
But the true HIM's answer actually matched the intentions of Tyrant HIM and Fan Village HIM. In their respective worlds, their goals were to become the rulers of those worlds.
No wonder the true HIM summoned the two of them.
The only one on the scene not surprised by the true HIM's answer was Xu Yuan. This was actually close to what Xu Yuan had guessed.
Although the true HIM didn't mention anything about the Void, this answer was actually connected to the Void. If one wanted to rule this world, then the problem of the Void must be resolved.
So the true HIM's true purpose in summoning them was to choose the most suitable person to manage this world.
After the true HIM answered this question, Fan Village HIM also started his own question.
"I want to know what is the relationship between us and you? Why are you able to summon us here?"
Fan Village HIM's character was relatively prideful. He was already a god in Fan Village, yet he was summoned here.
After changing worlds, he still had to compete with two others, so naturally he felt some imbalance in his heart.
But he understood that since the true HIM could summon him from Fan Village's world, then he must possess authority and power higher than his own.
Also, since the true HIM could summon them, he must be connected to them in some way.
Hearing Fan Village HIM's question, the true HIM looked toward him, his eyes filled with an unspeakable majesty.
"I said, one question per person."
Just as Fan Village HIM was about to say something, the true HIM interrupted him. He didn't argue too much with Fan Village HIM and only answered his previous question.
"You are me from different planes and different periods…"
After saying this, the true HIM paused for a moment, then looked at Xu Yuan and continued, "And also…"
"The one chosen by me."
Hearing the true HIM's answer, both Tyrant HIM and Fan Village HIM looked shocked.
Although they had never doubted their own identities, the phrase "me from different planes and different periods", completely overturned their previous understanding and worldview.
They had never thought that in other worlds, there existed versions of themselves from different planes and different periods. And everything they had experienced had been seen by this person.
What shocked them even more was the second half of the true HIM's sentence, "And also… the one chosen by me."
Tyrant HIM and Fan Village HIM both turned their gazes toward Xu Yuan.
Without a doubt, the person the true HIM referred to as the one chosen by him was naturally Xu Yuan.
After learning Xu Yuan's identity, Tyrant HIM and Fan Village HIM were a bit confused.
Tyrant HIM frowned and looked at the true HIM, saying, "Why choose an outsider?"
Tyrant HIM wasn't targeting Xu Yuan with this question. He had spent some time with Xu Yuan when they were trapped in the gray space. He didn't dislike Xu Yuan. On the contrary, he had some appreciation for him.
If Xu Yuan hadn't told him the way and hope to leave the gray space, Tyrant HIM might've been driven insane by it.
The reason Tyrant HIM asked this was mainly because he couldn't understand the decision made by the true HIM.
He meant that if one was to choose the most suitable god for this world, then the person selected among the three would gain the power to control this world.
Among those present, only Xu Yuan was an "outsider."
Whether it was Tyrant HIM or Fan Village HIM, both were HIMs, Herobrines from different periods and planes.
Logically, the true HIM should believe in himself, placing hope on the versions of himself from other planes and times.
The position Xu Yuan now held should logically be inherited by another Herobrine from a different time or plane.
Although Tyrant HIM was confident in his own strength, he still feared the small possibility, what if Xu Yuan was ultimately the one chosen? Then wouldn't the true HIM be handing power and authority to someone completely unrelated?
It's like royal succession. Monarchs of all ages pass down their power to their bloodline. Who would hand over their hard-earned empire to an outsider?
Hearing Tyrant HIM's question, Fan Village HIM also subconsciously nodded.
Tyrant HIM had spoken what was in his heart. Although Fan Village HIM hadn't interacted much with Xu Yuan, he had experienced a lot and had sharp eyes.
He was good at judging people. He could tell Xu Yuan was indeed emperor material.
Fan Village HIM had a much better sense of the bigger picture than Tyrant HIM. In the Fan Village world, he had also spent much effort trying to govern it and lead it toward eternal peace.
Fan Village HIM undoubtedly loved his world deeply. But even with that love, upon learning that the most suitable person to rule this world wasn't himself, his heart wasn't big enough to give power to an outsider.
Hearing Tyrant HIM's question, the true HIM did not answer, but once again emphasized, "I said, each of you only gets one question. I don't want to say it a third time."
As he spoke, he looked down at the others, his eyes filled with inviolable majesty.
Hearing the true HIM's words, Tyrant HIM let out a long sigh. Although his face still showed some dissatisfaction, he quickly calmed down.
After all, they were all cut from the same cloth, there was no point in fighting with oneself.
Thinking this, Tyrant HIM also turned his gaze toward Xu Yuan.
At the side, Fan Village HIM also turned his gaze toward Xu Yuan after hearing the true HIM's words.
Seeing both HIMs looking at him, with complex expressions in their eyes, Xu Yuan didn't need to guess to know what they meant.
Now, only Xu Yuan hadn't asked his question.
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