Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

"Everything has its own destiny."

"Are you suggesting that this destiny is destined for you?" Cain chuckled. "It's too early to draw that conclusion."

“That’s not what I meant.” Shenxin shook her head gently. She was referring to many things. The most superficial layer was this destiny, and the next layer was an allusion to Cain’s fate. But the deepest and most important layer, the one Shenxin wanted to express most, was actually the cycle of “birth, aging, sickness, and death.”

Yes, she wanted to talk to Cain to see if she could dissuade him from his insistence on resurrecting God. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are an irreversible cycle, and that was God's argument.

She said, "Death is the inevitable end for every life, and you should understand that."

Cain was slightly reminded that the divine heart was referring to his desire to resurrect God. He shook his head and said, "Destiny is not inevitable, and things that cannot be reversed are constantly changing from ancient times to the present."

Cain stepped forward slightly, gazing casually into the distance as Shenxin's body tensed.

"Did you know that in the chaotic era before what you call the Age of Gods, there was a very low-level magical beast called the Frenzied Scorpion? If this magical beast existed in modern times, even if it didn't degenerate into an ordinary animal, it wouldn't pose much of a danger. Its venom takes a full five days to ferment in the body before it can be fatal, and the process is gradual. Even people who don't know about this scorpion will realize that there is something wrong with their bodies. In other words, its toxicity, speed of action, and stealth are all weak."

Cain looked at Godheart with great patience, perhaps because of his innate good temper, or perhaps because Godheart resembled his deceased wife.

"Although they don't exist in modern times, imagine this kind of low-level magical beast based on my description. It's not very dangerous, is it?"

After a moment's hesitation, Shenxin nodded.

Over five days, the poison slowly takes effect. If someone dies from this kind of poison, then it's not a problem with the poison itself, just like if someone dies from not drinking water for five consecutive days, there must be some external factor at play.

“However, in that chaotic era, many people and alien races died every year because of those low-level magical beasts.” Cain said softly, “The number of people who died because of these low-level magical beasts was more than the number who died from war, food, and disease combined. Even without medicine, even though a simple spell could have saved them, without a mage, they just couldn’t be saved.”

"Therefore, such death was also considered a matter of course. Being stung by a mad scorpion, there was nothing one could do, it was like fate, irreversible, one had to die."

God gradually understood... what Cain wanted to say.

"People will kill those who have been stung by the mad scorpion... because the person will experience a lot of pain during the five days of illness. So after confirmation, it will be done by their own people to prevent their loved ones from suffering for five days. In modern times, this seems to be called euthanasia. In my opinion, it is the same thing. It is all due to the limitations of the times, a helpless and cowardly act."

"These dead are placed around a fire or in a central location within the tribe for two or three days as an offering to the spirits of the dead, a way to let them rest in peace. My wife and I often see such corpses when we travel. You see, if they could just hold on a little longer, if they were willing to hold on a little longer, all the pain would be gone. But in their existing understanding of the world, being stung by a mad scorpion means certain death; clinging to life only adds to the suffering. So, they do what they see as perfectly right..."

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Future

"Whether due to the times or personal perception, choices that lead to tragic outcomes are inevitable. Looking back from the later stages of time, all choices made by all living beings are filled with folly and arrogance."

Shenxin fell silent, but Cain, still eager to speak, continued:

"I've been in this era for a while now, and I've read some books during that time. One of them, which you call a classic, is called 'The Iron Heart.' Have you read it?"

Shen Xin nodded. This was a famous book passed down from ancient times, telling the story of Stanley King, a disabled man suffering from a serious illness, and his indomitable life. No matter how much fate dealt him a blow, the protagonist never gave up hope for life.

As a serious work of literature, this book differs greatly from those lighthearted, protagonist-torture-focused entertainment novels. While both involve protagonist suffering, readers of entertainment novels often want to "transmigrate into" the protagonist's tragic life... provided the protagonist possesses the necessary charisma. But this book, *Heart of Steel*... well, the protagonist's life is equally tragic, yet no one ever entertains the idea of ​​"transmigrating into his life to change it," because anyone who reads the book attentively will find such arrogance repulsive. For an observer, for someone in a position of power to bestow favors would be an insult to that heart of steel.

There's a reason why a classic is a classic; a book that can be passed down through the world for thousands of years must have a profound and moving core message.

Cain had his reasons for bringing up this book at this time. Of course, he wasn't going to talk about the core of the book, but rather about the protagonist Stanley King's illness.

"Jin's life was unfortunate. He was born with two genetic diseases, and at the age of twelve, he was forced to have his limbs amputated and lost his fertility. These two genetic diseases are purpura and Doyle syndrome. I haven't looked into these two things. But you probably know them, right? Are these two diseases still incurable in modern times?"

"..no."

"As expected... I guessed right."

Cain's gaze fell on Shenxin, and he said softly, "I could give you as many examples as you want. Whether it's the Mad Scorpion or Stanley King, they're all the same. People stung by the Mad Scorpion don't think they can be saved. And even someone as strong-willed as Stanley King didn't have the idea of ​​studying medicine to treat hereditary diseases. Because in that era, in their view, these things were unsolvable, they were fate, they were invincible."

"Jin... I was deeply moved when I first read that book. That indomitable will, that unyielding spirit, that heart of steel, seemed to transcend a thousand years, conveying the author's emotions to me... Yet even such a tenacious person could only accept the arrangements of so-called 'fate.' He could only try his best to survive more tenaciously and unyieldingly, unilaterally believing that this was conquering fate. But in reality, no matter how unyielding you are in living, you are merely barely standing upright under the pressure of fate, not truly conquering it..."

Cain smiled and said:

"Do you understand, Godheart?"

God's Heart understood perfectly... The "Heart of Steel" primarily praised the great will of someone physically disabled yet determined. However, Cain believed this wasn't true rebellion. True rebellion meant restoring oneself to physical and mental wholeness; only then could one truly begin a new life. Otherwise, it was merely accepting fate's arrangement, which could only be considered 'accepting fate's arrangement with a positive attitude,' not 'a brave person who rebels against fate.'

This is a heretical, outlandish, and consequentialist view that ignores the context of the times. If someone else had said this, Shenxin would have definitely written it down. But it was Cain who uttered these words, and after speaking so much with Shenxin, his ultimate purpose was already obvious.

“I know what you’re thinking… You believe that every era has its own context, and it’s wrong to judge past behavior by things from the future, but those things themselves are not wrong… The antidote for the Frenzied Scorpion, or the treatment for these two genetic diseases, are not wrong, they just came too late.”

"The more times progress, the fewer diseases or conditions are considered 'destined,' 'incurable,' 'divine will,' or 'certain to die'... If you had seen Ji Chaoge's memories, you would understand this more deeply. When I saw his memories, I thought this was the norm in your era, but it turns out it was only him... Sorry, I've gone off-topic."

He paused briefly, seemingly organizing his thoughts, before speaking again.

"Perhaps a thousand or ten thousand years from now, nothing will be incurable except poverty. You said something rather shameless earlier, that 'death is the destination of life.' That statement is unsolvable. Even seemingly immortal beings like our ancestors cannot deny its truth. Because you entrusted everything to the infinite future, well then, I'll be shameless like you too..."

Cain smiled gently and said, word by word, "Resurrecting the dead is bound to be a major trend in the future... Don't you agree, Godheart?"

Cain, the dagger is revealed when the map is unrolled.

All the preceding build-up was to lead into this one sentence.

What will be commonplace in the future was unimaginable in the past. Everything Cain said, such a long list, can ultimately be summarized in one sentence.

"I'm here to represent the future."

Whether Cain truly believed that resurrection would become commonplace in the future is no longer important; his words alone expressed his stance and the choice he had made.

Shenxin calmly raised his head, slightly tilting it back, without directly answering Cain's question.

"Treatment for purpuric blood disease requires the bodily fluids secreted by the Ten Calamities Beasts. Before the Ten Calamities Beasts were domesticated, on average, five mercenaries would die for every Ten Calamities Beast hunted. And the bodily fluids obtained could only save one patient with purpuric blood disease. So all choices are actually choices of the times."

"It seems you still don't understand..."

Cain smiled helplessly, shook his head, took a step forward, and a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in his eyes.

His expression was indifferent. Suddenly, he looked over, and an unparalleled power came, like a giant hand that suddenly grasped the heart of the god. In the midst of intense pain and struggle, something was pulled away.

Even with the power inherited from the progenitor, Shenxin was completely unable to contend with Cain. She couldn't even put up the slightest resistance... This was related to the abilities she inherited; the power of the hazy figure was too mysterious. Therefore, she inherited less of it. Someone like the Earth Mother Goddess, on the other hand, could inherit most of it. It can only be said that the progenitors' constitutions cannot be generalized.

Cain's silver hair fluttered, and his voice was magnificent and majestic, causing the entire venue to tremble slightly.

"I symbolize the future; I am the era!"

Chapter Thirty-Seven: I'm Determined to Succeed

Himura Tanzaku then clashed with Darius and Eddard, gradually establishing a greater advantage.

Generally speaking, when there's a significant level difference, the higher-level player can win quickly. However, in a one-on-two situation, a quick victory becomes much more difficult. A player like Ji Fenming could quickly eliminate one by trading blows. But with Himura Tan's fragile physique and low margin for error, she can only fight more cautiously.

However, this pause has introduced many variables.

The Doomsday Base was captured. Of the two top-tier fighters, one was killed by Ji Fenming, and the other escaped. The Doomsday Base was located on the far west side of the City of Truth, and there was only one way back to the city. On this escape, they stumbled upon the battle between Himura Tan's Sakura and Darius.

As top-tier fighters, appearing only once in 600 million people, they all knew each other to some extent. Without even exchanging a word, the situation became three against one. Although Himura Tan's Sakura still held a significant advantage, it was no longer the overwhelming one he had before... After all, he was the least adept at fighting multiple opponents, yet ironically, he was the one who faced multiple opponents the most often.

"Ever since I started working under him, troubles have been piling up one after another..."

After the third person joined the battle, Hisumura Danzao's previously somewhat calm expression finally turned completely cold.

"I regret to inform you that while you two might think the arrival of reinforcements is a good thing, and this gentleman might also think reuniting with his companions is a good thing, I must regretfully tell you that this is very bad. With the three of you working together, I have no room for mercy, so..."

Himura Danzao gripped the small katana, its blade gleaming with a cold light.

"If you die, don't complain even in the afterlife!"

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"Although it's not the best time yet... let's do it!"

In the remote border town of Qiyao, Shijiu Xiu issued an order, saying that perhaps a better opportunity would arise later. But those who have walked through the garden never know where the most beautiful flowers bloom; seizing the opportunity before them is the most important thing.

“Mr. Yu, there’s no need to hold back. They’re all scum from the chaotic province.”

"I know!"

After a brief exchange, the task force launched a silent and swift raid, beginning their infiltration of the criminal gang's estate.

Zhong Hongyu was assigned to bring up the rear and was at the very back of the group. Before they had even climbed over the wall, ear-piercing gunshots rang out from inside the manor. As expected of a tough guy from Chaotic Province, he drew his gun and fired without saying a word when he saw a stranger. His awareness was on a completely different level from that of other criminal gangs. It can only be said that the people of Chaotic Province are simple and honest, and even the children draw AKs when they are given lots.

Zhong Hongyu climbed inside and pulled out her pistol... The battle was about to begin.

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The plane pierced through the clouds.

The City of Truth, and other places, are in complete chaos... Normally, someone would notify Ying Qin Pass. Although it sounds like a very old-fashioned superhero story, this plane would indeed change its course for Ying Qin Pass, but... the captain received nothing.

The signalman had practically worn out his microphone, but the plane still couldn't get a single signal from the ground.

Of course. If someone like Ji Chaoge could have a psychological trauma from anyone, it would undoubtedly be Ying Qin Guan, who had once possessed him through a mechanical deus ex machina. That kind of unreasonable, utterly ridiculous mechanical deus exma was a hundred times more absurd than a major boss whose soul was stolen by an old woman's kiss after dozens of volumes of build-up. Even someone as mentally strong as Ji Chaoge, who was almost invincible, was somewhat traumatized. To put it in more fantastical terms, Ying Qin Guan became his inner demon.

Under these circumstances, in order to prevent Ying Qin Guan from mechanically possessing him again, Ji Chaoge made several preparations. The simplest of them was to hijack the signal of that plane. Cracking the dynamic code of the apocalypse was not difficult for Ji Chaoge, let alone hijacking the signal.

This move naturally took effect. Ji Chaoge himself was somewhat afraid of Ying Qin Guan, and his Earth Mother Goddess destiny had just been destroyed by Ying Qin Guan not long ago. It could be said that Ying Qin Guan was Ji Chaoge's nemesis. However, now Ying Qin Guan was flying in the air at an altitude of eight thousand meters, completely isolated from the world. He had no way of knowing what was happening on the ground and had become a complete outsider.

Even if Ying Qin Guan knew about this, he still couldn't fly to the City of Truth. The two places are a full eight thousand kilometers apart. Even if Ying Qin Guan had unlimited internal energy, unlimited stamina, and ignored terrain, he still wouldn't be able to get there in a short time.

The only person who could change this situation was Wang Qiushui... This was also the unstable factor that Ji Chaoge was worried about. So in the end, he made a desperate move, hoping to take Wang Qiushui's life, but unfortunately he failed. That guy Wang Qiushui...

It's unbelievable. Although Ji Chaoge was only a peerless beauty while Wang Qiushui was a deity, at that distance, Wang Qiushui was in a daze, and Ji Chaoge had always been a sickly person with no strength. Yet, they still failed to succeed. There's only one explanation: even at that moment, Wang Qiushui was still very wary of Ji Chaoge.

This is where we both failed and succeeded.

Unfortunately... she didn't know that Ying Qin was on that plane, and the military hadn't told her that Ji Chaoge's nemesis and nemesis, the nameless swordsman of Southern Qin, was still alive.

Looking at Qiu Shui, she didn't trust Ji Chaoge, and naturally, she couldn't trust the military either.

What she gave and what she received—Ji Chaoge and the military certainly didn't trust her, and neither side would reveal their top secrets to her. Therefore, Ji Chaoge could guess the situation of both her and Ying Qin Guan.

"Ying Qin Guan...can you leave that plane alive? If you can, then I'll believe you were sent by the goddess to deal with me, and we'll have another battle in the future."

Ji Chaoge interlaced her fingers, her eyes fixed on the Doomsday controller with an unwavering gaze, waiting for the moment when the anti-separation force field would be adjusted and the controller would light up again.

He did indeed possess new energy technology, just as Mu Nandong had guessed. However, compared to his expertise in biology, Ji Chaoge's achievements in the field of new energy were only mediocre. Fortunately, he had a considerable legacy from Black Dragon and Southern Qin, along with the restless treasury of the City of Truth and Ji Chaoge's ongoing preparations, which allowed him to barely manage to activate the apocalypse a few times in a low-energy state.

"Looking at Qiu Shui... you probably still want to struggle a bit. But unfortunately, you value your freedom too much, always contacting the military unilaterally. And those people you contact are Cain's top targets. The outside world is in chaos right now; you can't find anyone, you can't rely on anyone. You probably can't figure out my true identity just from that one thing. You must be completely confused right now. So, in a situation like this, you'll go there..."

Ji Chaoge frowned slightly because he discovered that Ying Qin Pass, Wang Qiushui, and the City of Truth were all on a straight line, with Wang Qiushui in the middle. This would have a negative impact on his plans.

"This is really bad. Thinking about it carefully, I've never had any good luck. Goddess, do you really not want to see me succeed?"

Ji Chaoge revealed a ferocious and excited smile.

"Unfortunately, I'm determined to succeed."

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Red Emperor Awakens

"Look at what you're living! What are you doing?!"

A corporate slave who works overtime for 40 consecutive hours may fall asleep at his desk with every blink of an eye; an elderly person on their deathbed may never wake up again after falling asleep.

Ji Qiuming was the same... In the blink of an eye, he first closed his eyes, then opened them again, and back and forth, darkness completely enveloped the world.