Infinite Job Transfers Starting from Mechanic

Chapter 1290: Chapter 742: Enemies on All Sides

Hearing Su Yu’s answer, the Radiant Emperor seemed somewhat surprised, yet felt it was somewhat inevitable.

He seemed to want to persuade Su Yu, after all, the path of the Primordial Emperor is the path for humanity’s collective transcendence, clearly he wanted Su Yu to choose the Primordial Emperor.

But he hesitated for a moment and held back, because he knew that at Su Yu’s level, his will is incredibly steadfast; once he has made a decision, no words can shake it.

However, he still asked, “Why?”

He wanted to know the reason.

Su Yu said, “The reason is simple.”

“Walking the path of the Primordial Emperor will subject me to his control, which I don’t want; the path of the Dark Emperor is too extreme, which I also don’t want, so I must walk my own path.”

After previous contemplation, Su Yu considered that the path of the Primordial Emperor wasn’t truly that wonderful.

Through the Hidden Narrative to transcend, the Primordial Emperor genuinely transcended, but those who transcended alongside him were probably only “pseudo-transcendents.”

Essentially, the Primordial Emperor himself created a “Hidden Narrative Layer,” placing all humanity within it.

Any life within this Hidden Narrative Layer would not be controlled by higher narrative layers, thus gaining true freedom.

However, they would still be controlled by the creator of this narrative layer, the Primordial Emperor.

Although the Primordial Emperor may not truly control the humans within, he ultimately possesses such power, the choice is his.

Thus, it is pseudo-transcendence.

And if Su Yu chose this path, he too would be pseudo-transcendent, subjected to the Primordial Emperor.

Of course, while in the Hidden Narrative Layer, Su Yu could continue to transcend, pursuing his own path to achieve true transcendence.

But that premise is that the Primordial Emperor would not hinder him.

If a true transcender were to stop Su Yu, no matter how strong Su Yu becomes, he probably couldn’t complete the path of transcendence.

Therefore, Su Yu does not choose this path.

After all, he isn’t even familiar with the Primordial Emperor; he hasn’t even met him face to face.

Who knows whether the Primordial Emperor, after transcending, would stop Su Yu from continuing to transcend?

Although in the Primordial Emperor’s story, he cares deeply for humanity, appearing as a good person, he also has a cruel and ruthless side.

Most importantly, the Primordial Emperor cares for the “human” race, not any specific human.

To save millions, he wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice one.

And if Su Yu completes true transcendence, it could pose a threat to humanity, perhaps provoking the Primordial Emperor to betray him, denying Su Yu even the chance of pseudo-transcendence.

Thus, Su Yu wouldn’t choose this path.

He won’t entrust the safety of his life to a stranger like the Primordial Emperor.

As for the Dark Emperor’s path, it’s much simpler; destroy everything, that is transcendence. That would surely be true transcendence.

As for whether Su Yu and the Dark Emperor would fight after transcendence, or whether there’s still a chance for battle after transcendence, that’s another matter.

Therefore, from the perspective of transcendence, the Dark Emperor’s path is actually more advantageous.

But Su Yu won’t walk the path of the Spirit Beast Clan, nor the Dark Emperor’s path.

After all, he’s not that extreme.

Then, he must rely on himself.

In any case, Su Yu initially only thought of relying on himself to transcend, never contemplating “catching a ride,” even though clearly there are two “rides” right in front of him, which Su Yu ruthlessly abandons, but there’s not a trace of regret.

As for what happens to the Primordial Emperor and those humans, at worst, after Su Yu transcends, he can descend power to help the Primordial Emperor and humanity transcend.

By then, Su Yu would have completed transcendence, naturally not needing to worry about being betrayed by the Primordial Emperor.

This is called striking first to gain initiative, and countering later to impose restraint.

And upon hearing Su Yu’s words, the Radiant Emperor pondered for a moment and understood Su Yu’s intentions.

He sighed slightly, after all, Su Yu’s choice to abandon actually equates to temporarily cutting off his path to transcendence.

Seeing this, Su Yu chuckled lightly: “As the Radiant Emperor, have you never thought of relying on yourself to transcend?”

Toward this “fellow countryman” from the Primordial Universe, Su Yu’s attitude remains friendly.

To encounter a rural acquaintance from across countless dimensions and narrative layers is undeniably a reason to be joyful.

And after all, the Radiant Emperor himself is extremely powerful, once bearing the influence of High-dimensional Destiny, entangled with both the Primordial Emperor and the Dark Emperor.

He has the opportunity to carve out his path of transcendence.

But upon hearing this, the Radiant Emperor simply shook his head, “Me? Forget it.”

“I’ve been too deeply influenced by High-dimensional Destiny, having ruled as emperor for billions of years in endless cycles, almost forgetting who I originally was.”

“Now, I just want to live as an ordinary human.”

“The Primordial Emperor’s path suits me well enough.”

Upon hearing this, Su Yu nodded approvingly, “That’s good.”

Su Yu has seen the story of the Radiant Emperor, who was originally just an ordinary human youth on the Zhendan Mother Star in the Primordial Universe.

Back then, chaos reigned in the Zhendan Mother Star System, high-tech warlords and the Spiritual Ability Sect battled fiercely, people lived in grief and hardship.

After awakening his Spiritual Energy, the Radiant Emperor swore to end the chaos and bring peace back to his homeland, thus his strength gradually grew, conquering territories until he unified the Zhendan Star System.

At that time, he had already inherited the High-dimensional Destiny, becoming a projection of both the Primordial Emperor and the Dark Emperor, no longer fully himself.

Then came the Great Expedition, the establishment of a massive Human Empire, followed by rebellion and severe injury… up to the present.

And now, with the High-dimensional Destiny shifted onto Su Yu, the Radiant Emperor no longer carries innate missions and responsibilities, just wanting to live an ordinary life.

In this manner, the Primordial Emperor’s path naturally suits him.

Although with his power, he can’t be considered truly ordinary…

“If that’s the case, then farewell…”

With that, Su Yu is about to take his leave and continue seeking his path of transcendence.

Having witnessed two additional paths, Su Yu has new ideas regarding his own path.

The Radiant Emperor did not try to retain him but said, “If that’s the case, then be cautious.”

Su Yu glanced at him, nodded, and his figure vanished instantly.

And the Radiant Emperor’s words, “be cautious,” Su Yu understood their meaning.

By choosing neither path, it theoretically means that he is now the common enemy of both the Primordial Emperor and the Dark Emperor!

To initiate is to prevail, to respond is to be constrained, and the two emperors undoubtedly understand this principle.

Should Su Yu first complete transcendence, he could potentially prevent the two emperors from ever transcending.

Not only that, but the other two supreme races—the Ancient Mechanical Clan and the Star God Race—would likely also view Su Yu as an enemy.

Theoretically, any being attempting to transcend first is the common enemy of all transcendents!

At this moment, Su Yu finds enemies everywhere he turns!