Jackie Chan Adventures: I, the Mirror God, Master of Fear

Chapter 336 1981
November 22, 1979, sunny.

My name is Jackie Chan, and I am 14 years old.

Today I used the kung fu Uncle Chen taught me to beat up that chubby little black guy and his gang. They've started to fear Chinese kung fu and are avoiding me, but I don't care. As long as they don't bully me, that's fine. I don't want to fit in with them, but if the teacher sees this, maybe my parents will be called in?

November 23, 1979, cloudy.

As expected, the teacher went to see Uncle Chen; is he going to get scolded again?
However, I think I saw a monster. A guy called Demon Dragon and a gangster called Valmont started looking for something called a talisman, seemingly to revive a statue in the Valmont family's treasury. I overheard their deal and told Uncle Chen. Uncle Chen told me to mind my own business, but he left with a serious look on his face.

I think I can help Uncle Chen make up for the consequences of the teacher reporting him.

December 3, 1979, light rain.

A talisman? That's so cool! A powerful talisman, I'm as strong as an ox! I've done a great job! Magic, talismans, kung fu—cool!

January 15, 1980.

Hehe, Uncle Chen always said it was dangerous and wouldn't let me go, but today's talisman snatching is all thanks to me, isn't it? However, Uncle Chen talked to a very old and short grandfather, supposedly Uncle Chen's master. He always refers to himself as "this old man" and always says there's one more thing—so long-winded! Hopefully, Uncle Chen won't be like this when he gets old.

January 15, 1980, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Hehe, it's New Year's Eve. I ate dumplings today, but I really wanted to eat glutinous rice balls. But dumplings are delicious too.

Today I personally snatched the Rabbit Talisman. Uncle Chen still wouldn't let me have it, but I'm still the MVP. Jackie Chan, the nemesis of evil!
But today I saw Valon Valmont, the young master of the Black Hand. He's quite interesting, but I still beat him to a pulp. Exciting!

January 13, 1980.

The twelve talismans are gathered. For some reason, I feel uneasy. Uncle Chen's master is named Fang Yi, known as Grand Master Fang. He said there's a problem with the world. I can't understand what kind of problem could be.

January 19, 1980.

A golden figure appeared, talking about some grand trend or inevitability, and then disappeared with Master Fang. After that, Old Man's cassette shop was invaded by the Valmont Black Hand Gang. There were many of them, and we couldn't defeat them. Uncle Chen's magic also seemed to be restricted.

The twelve talismans were stolen.

Fortunately, I kept half of the Tiger Talisman, so the situation shouldn't be too bad.

January 20, 1980.

The half-piece of the Tiger Talisman was lost; a demon called the Holy Lord resurrected. Grand Master Fang died, perishing alongside the Holy Lord, and also wounded the great demon called Little Dragon Demon. The world seemed to have regained its light. It seems I didn't help much.
Uncle Chen fell silent. I wanted to comfort him, so I showed him my perfect score test paper. Uncle Chen praised me, but I could tell he was still unhappy.

February 4, 1981, Lunar New Year's Eve. For seven months, Uncle Chen had neglected the cassette shop, focusing solely on his research into magic. Something terrifying seemed to be brewing in his eyes; he kept muttering about calamities and extraterrestrial realms, wanting to send me back to the Dragon Kingdom. It seemed he still had an uncle and a cousin named Chen Xinxin, but I didn't want to go back.

February 5, 1981, Chinese New Year.

Hehe, I knew Uncle Chen couldn't live without me. After I secretly hid in his car, he could only say, "Since I'm already here," and tacitly agreed to let me come along. There's a new word for that... something like "tsundere"! Yes, Uncle Chen is a tsundere! Hehe.
It's not that I'm not curious about my cousin and uncle, it's just that Uncle Chen, being so proud and aloof, clearly needs me more.

January 15, 1981.

During our four-month trip, we discovered nothing, but I noticed that Uncle Chen became more silent each day. He always asked me if I was scared, but he didn't know what he was scared of. It was strange.

June 27, 1981.
The demons have risen again.
It was a grand coronation ceremony. A guy named Zhong Su, who could command thunder, was successfully crowned. Uncle Chen was seriously injured, but with his last bit of strength, he carried me away. I carried Uncle Chen and hid in the city. I never imagined that Uncle Chen could be so heavy.

1981.
That monster went mad! Wasn't it supposed to be that demons were the rulers? How come the whole of America is now in ruins?
A gloomy sky, world-destroying thunder, a blood-red and scorching sun—is this the end of the world? Uncle Chen, wake up! I'm scared.
I'm very scared.

【twenty
The Saint Seiya appeared, but he seemed to be outmatched and was defeated. The demon's power was beyond imagination. From that day on, the sun in the sky seemed never to set again, and that scarlet sun became increasingly terrifying.

【twenty
We've lost, we've lost. I'm hiding in an underground cave in the suburbs. Reinforcements from my hometown have arrived. The Wudang Divine Sword shattered the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, and the Holy Academy perished. Uncle Chen's friend is also dead, and another of Uncle Chen's friends has betrayed the Holy Academy, seemingly possessed by some demon.

【twenty
Food is running low, is there really any hope? Uncle Chen, wake up, the world seems to need you.
I heard that the entire western region has been leveled. I wonder how much longer this radio, which is supposed to listen to the world, can last.
However, based on what I've learned, it should have been damaged long ago. It's truly incredible that I could hear some news.

【twenty
Uncle Chen woke up; he was saved by a man named Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng seems vaguely familiar—is he someone from a textbook?

【twenty
Wei Zheng led us back to our homeland. He seemed to be talking to some statues. I overheard from outside and roughly understood some of what he said. It was something like a backup plan that involved time, and it was the only way to turn the tide. But they weren't sure whether to use it on Uncle Chen or to awaken the ancient sages.

I think Uncle Chen might need this kind of support, but they don't seem to think that way.
The final result is out; they didn't choose Uncle Chen. Apparently, it's because the millennium hasn't arrived, the future hasn't materialized, and they can't suppress the possibility of restoring 60% of the Sino-Soviet relationship.

【twenty
Yu the Great has been resurrected, the crimson lightning in the sky has begun to subside, and the red sun has finally set. But what day is it today? It doesn't matter anymore; it seems we are saved.
That was Yu the Great, one of the legendary Five Emperors!

【twenty
Yu the Great seemed to be at a disadvantage; even after summoning eight divine artifacts from immortal gods, he still couldn't defeat them.
Wei Zheng said, "The backlash is coming. I saw with my own eyes that the statues he had spoken to have developed cracks, even though no one had touched them."

【twenty
It seems that Yu the Great won, but like Master Fang, he only perished along with China and the Soviet Union.

He seemed to return before disappearing, and gave something to Uncle Chen.

【twenty
The statistics are in. Only 30% of the population remains, meaning seven out of every ten people have died.
Is this... a demon?

(End of this chapter)