Multiple Personalities

Shen Jingqi suddenly turned around, only to see a mysterious figure in a black robe slowly approaching him. The moonlight was thin, like a mist enveloping the ruins, adding an eerie aura to this mysterious figure. He wore a bizarre mask on his face, with strange patterns painted on it, resembling ancient spells or marks from the abyss, making it impossible to discern his true features.

The wind gently blew by, bringing with it waves of chill.

"You... who are you?" Shen Jingqi watched the mysterious figure warily, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's, trying to find a flaw in the mysterious figure. His hands were clenched into fists, the knuckles white from tension, ready to respond to any sudden incidents. His heart raced, as if to burst out of his chest, but he forced himself to stay calm, not letting his fear show even a fraction.

"Haha, who I am is not important." The mysterious figure sneered, his voice hoarse and deep, like a demon whispering from Hell. That laughter echoed in the empty ruins, sending shivers down one's spine. "What matters is, you have finally arrived here. I've been waiting for you."

"Waiting for me?" Shen Jingqi frowned, his brow full of confusion. He watched the mysterious figure cautiously, his hands clenched into fists, ready to respond to any sudden incidents.

"Haha, who I am is not important." The mysterious figure sneered, "What matters is, you have finally arrived here. I've been waiting for you."

"Waiting for me?" Shen Jingqi frowned, "What exactly do you want to do?"

"It's quite simple." The mysterious figure said slowly, "I want to alter the course of history, to create a new future. And you are the key element of my plan."

"Alter the course of history?" Shen Jingqi widened his eyes, "Are you insane? Doing this will lead to unforeseen consequences!"

"Consequences?" The mysterious figure gave a cold laugh, "I've thought it through very carefully. Only by changing history can we save this world. And you, Shen Jingqi, are the savior I have been seeking."

"Savior?" Shen Jingqi snorted coldly, "I will never let you succeed. I will stop you!"

Saying this, Shen Jingqi charged at the mysterious figure, his figure like a bolt of lightning, swiftly crossing the ruins. His fists were clenched tightly, whistling through the air, crashing fiercely toward the mysterious figure's chest.

However, the mysterious figure reacted with shocking speed. He lightly waved his hand, and an invisible force surged out like a tide, colliding with Shen Jingqi's fists. Shen Jingqi only felt a massive force rebounding towards him, his body feeling as if hit by a giant hammer, he flew backward with a thud.

Shen Jingqi crashed to the ground, spitting blood, his face pale as paper. He felt as if his entire body was being torn apart, the pain unbearable. Yet he showed no sign of giving up, struggling to stand again, his eyes blazing, charging once more at the mysterious figure.

This time he was more cautious. His movements were agile, like a monkey traversing the ruins, trying to find a flaw in the mysterious figure. His fists rained down on the mysterious figure, each punch unleashed with all his strength.

However, the mysterious figure's strength far exceeded his imagination. He easily dodged Shen Jingqi's attacks, each counter making Shen Jingqi feel increasingly powerless. Shen Jingqi's fists struck the mysterious figure, yet it was as if they hit cotton, having no effect.

"Is this all you've got?" The mysterious figure sneered, his voice full of mockery and contempt. He lightly waved his hand, a powerful force once again sending Shen Jingqi flying.

Shen Jingqi crashed to the ground, feeling as though all the bones in his body were about to shatter. He spat blood, gasping for air, yet in his eyes gleamed a light of defiance.

He struggled to stand once more, charging at the mysterious figure with renewed frenzy, as if pouring all his anger and strength onto the mysterious figure.

Yet the mysterious figure continued to handle Shen Jingqi's attack with ease. He chuckled lightly, as if watching a ridiculous show. Each counter from him made Shen Jingqi feel more desperate and helpless.

"You might as well give up, you're no match for me." The mysterious figure mocked, his voice filled with smugness and confidence.

However, Shen Jingqi had no intention of giving up. He gritted his teeth, enduring excruciating pain, charging at the mysterious figure again. His heart brimmed with firm belief and determination, convinced he could defeat this mysterious figure.

At that moment, Li Baiyu's words suddenly echoed in Shen Jingqi's mind: "We are not only racing against time but also engaged in a life-and-death struggle with an unknown enemy." These words were like lightning, piercing through the fog in his heart.

He realized he couldn't blindly attack like this. He had to find a flaw in the mysterious figure. He began observing the mysterious figure's every move carefully, trying to find a flaw.

He discovered that after every attack, the mysterious figure had a brief pause to adjust his breathing and strength. That was his flaw! Shen Jingqi felt a surge of joy; he knew his chance had come.

He endured the pain, quietly adjusting his breathing and strength. He waited for the mysterious figure's next attack, ready to launch a deadly counter-strike at that moment.

Finally, the mysterious figure launched another attack. He waved his arm, and a powerful force rushed towards Shen Jingqi. However, at that moment, Shen Jingqi suddenly disappeared.

The mysterious figure was taken aback, not expecting Shen Jingqi to suddenly vanish. He looked around, seeing only ruins and darkness.

At that moment, an enormous force suddenly attacked from behind. The mysterious figure was caught off guard and was struck viciously by this force. His body flew like a kite with a broken string.

He traced an arc through the air before crashing heavily to the ground. His black robe was flipped open, revealing his true face. Yet, when Shen Jingqi saw the true face of the mysterious figure, he was stunned.

Because that person was someone he had never seen before... a person from the future?

The man's face was young and handsome, yet his brow revealed a sense of weariness and age. His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through all secrets. What was most strange was his attire. He wore clothes of a material and style Shen Jingqi had never seen before.

"You... who are you?" Shen Jingqi widened his eyes, looking at the mysterious figure, his heart full of doubt and shock. His voice trembled with disbelief and something uncertain.

The mysterious figure slowly stood up, brushed the dust off his body, looked at Shen Jingqi, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I... am your future."