I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

Even now, during major disasters, the actions taken in some places still send Yang Yiwu's blood pressure soaring. It's hard to say whether these places could save more people while maintaining humanity during a true apocalypse.

At this point in the film, Yang Yiwu could no longer see any reason for these humans to be saved.

They abandoned everything that made them human and became the swarm.

Amid earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions, swarms of insects soar, resisting these natural disasters with bodies that surpass those of humans. They travel through wormholes to the stars.

Only those humans infected by radiation, who gained superpowers but had short lifespans, remained in the few remaining shelters, barely clinging to life.

A scene that left a deep impression on Yang Yiwu appeared.

It was a city ravaged by an earthquake, a scene of devastation where tender green shoots were emerging from the soil.

After countless years of calamities, these geological changes finally subsided.

Humans, those mutated humans, eventually emerged from the shelter.

As the sun rises, humanity trudges alone across the desert.

At this moment, Yang Yiwu inexplicably thought of a quote he had seen on a social networking site before.

There's always a way out in life.

Over the past billions of years, this planet has experienced many more devastating mass extinctions, with countless creatures disappearing forever into the annals of history.

But each time, after extinction, some life forms manage to survive and rebuild prosperity on the planet.

Yang Yiwu spotted a team exploring the desert, searching for a solution to the insect swarm problem.

Beyond the sand dunes, the team spotted a cluster of buildings.

When Yang Yiwu saw the building, he couldn't help but tremble.

Because that's the future city where those scientists live.

In this city, robots are still cleaning the streets, and the buildings seem to be well preserved.

The explorers arrived at the first building, pushed open the door, and saw a lush green scene.

A young girl is sleeping soundly surrounded by animals; she is the artificial intelligence robot left behind by the man in the movie.

She has waited here for countless years, waiting for humanity.

In an instant, the past and the present, survival and destruction, humanity of the old era and humanity of the new era were connected.

The girl awoke and noticed the explorers, revealing the same smile she had shown a hundred years ago.

Welcome back.

The girl spoke, her voice seemingly traversing time, pointing from the old era to the new.

A butterfly fluttered past her and flew toward the sunlight.

The movie ended.

Yang Yiwu found it difficult to describe his feelings.

In just two hours, he witnessed the ugliest things in humanity, as well as the most precious things in human nature.

The scene of the apocalypse was like the darkest night, and he could only helplessly curse.

Even though humanity seems to have survived in the end, the insect swarm invasion and short lifespan still leave people without hope.

Perhaps it was only when he saw that girl robot that Yang Yiwu felt that there were indeed some things in this world that would never change.

He saw that his students were all crying.

These students, who lack life experience, may shed tears because they witnessed the ending, but Yang Yiwu couldn't cry.

He felt only deep despair.

Just like the continuous snow and wind outside.

Chapter 543 The Snow Stopped

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

A student noticed Yang Yiwu's expression and asked him a question.

"It's nothing, the teacher is just tired."

Yang Yiwu stood up and went to the window. He saw that the snow outside was getting thicker and thicker, and he figured that there was no hope of restoring power tonight.

He and his students were likely to spend one of the coldest nights yet.

Just like the humans in the movie.

Despair, the same kind of despair.

He even wanted to laugh.

Why is it that after making so many efforts and trying so many methods, nothing works?

Is humanity truly destined for destruction, and am I and this school destined to be buried by snow and never see the sun again?

What did you guys think of the movie?

To divert attention, Yang Yiwu asked the students questions.

"I think the middle part of this movie is very tragic and makes people feel uncomfortable, but the ending is good."

One student answered.

His words made Yang Yiwu look over, and the rural teacher saw a slightly timid look in his eyes.

"The final outcome was not good. In fact, humanity was not saved. Look at those swarms of insects and the minerals on these people. It would be difficult for them to continue to survive."

Yang Yiwu explained that he believed the students had not understood the film.

This is a disaster film filled with utter despair. Instead of showcasing the admirable qualities of humanity in the face of disaster, it magnifies the ugliness of human nature to the extreme, revealing the inherent flaws of humanity through extreme circumstances.

However, another student spoke up.

"But at least they're still alive. Hundreds of years have passed, which means they should still be able to continue living, right?"

"Yes, and since they finally found the robot, they'll definitely know how they perished in the past, and they'll definitely be able to find a way to deal with the insects. I think it's an open ending."

Another student chimed in.

They were discussing their reading comprehension skills as if they were talking at once, each offering their own thoughts.

However, no matter what, they all felt that the movie had a good ending.

Yang Yiwu remained silent for a long time.

Perhaps it's because these children have had too little exposure to the world and are still too naive that they express such direct gratitude.

However, upon hearing the children's words, Yang Yiwu thought of something else.

Is it because he has experienced too much that he feels such despair towards the world?

Like those researchers in the movie, they abandoned humanity and fell into the abyss because they understood humans too well.

Think about it carefully.

If the humans in the movie simply united, helped and supported each other, would they have been able to successfully overcome these disasters?

Just like this ecological park, it has survived disasters and a century of time, and still stands here.

Those who were sick also emerged from the refuge and established a new civilization.

Is it possible that sometimes, all it takes is enough goodwill to overcome seemingly insurmountable disasters?

In his despair, Yang Yiwu seemed to sense a glimmer of hope.

The snow outside the window grew heavier, and the chill seeped in through the window, making Yang Yiwu's body stiffen.

He returned to the brazier and discussed movies, life, and the future with the students, trying to stay awake and waiting for aid that might never arrive.

Yang Yiwu discovered that these children were innocent and carefree, had their own ideas, and were full of hope for the future.

He began to wonder if he had really passed on too much societal pressure to them.

At least in this world, people don't have to worry about those desperate natural disasters, and they can live a slower life.

See more of the world, pay attention to the people around you, do some good deeds within your ability, and face each day with hope.

Yang Yiwu looked at the brazier and felt his vision begin to blur.

Before he knew it, he had fallen asleep.

In his dream, images of swarms of insects, tsunamis, typhoons, laboratories, deserts, and robot girls appeared repeatedly, making him feel as if he were asleep, yet not asleep, in a daze, unaware of the passage of time.

Yang Yiwu was awakened by a series of knocking sounds.

At first, he thought it was hail. Back in his hometown, he had seen news reports about hail, where fist-sized chunks of ice fell and shattered the windows, even leaving a large dent in the car roof.

The crackling sound was like firecrackers. When he was a child, the sound of firecrackers during the New Year could last all night, making it impossible to sleep. Back then, Yang Yiwu only thought they were noisy, but now, he misses that crackling night very much.

"Teacher, teacher!"

Someone shook him, and Yang Yiwu thought of a girl in his class in college. She always sat in the corner of the first row, taking notes diligently. Yang Yiwu only knew her name and major, but he had never spoken to her. He only knew that when they graduated, this girl also chose to go to teach in a rural area. He wondered if it was still snowing heavily where she was teaching.

Yang Yiwu opened his eyes and saw his student shaking his body, trying to wake him up.

"what happened?"

He was still a little dazed until he was completely awakened by the knocking outside, and then Yang Yiwu looked out the window.

The snow had piled up to waist height, obscuring most of the windows. Outside, a person in a firefighter's uniform was tapping on the glass with gloved hands.

Behind that person, there was sunlight.

Yang Yiwu had never felt so much how wonderful the sunshine was.

In that instant, Yang Yiwu understood the content of the movie.

He stood up with all his might and walked towards the window.

Walk towards the sunlight.

……

dong dong dong-

Lu Ban, who was sleeping on the sofa, heard a knock on the door.