Chapter 1, It is not only the rain that falls

In the rain, which fell like large beans, mingled with the dim colors of fate, a drop happened to land on Chen Wenjin's forehead. It did not knock him unconscious; instead, it suddenly burst into a splash of colorful light, which then vanished into his body and mind

Life has a beginning and also an end

Given his appetite, if it were not for weight control, he would have to eat two bowls. Now, in order to prevent himself from becoming more like a pig, he has to restrain himself, so one bowl of rice noodles, one serving of beef brisket, and a plate of greens will have to suffice

The illusion has not disappeared, has it been frozen? How could I possibly develop such a mental illness! Chen Wenjin simply finds it utterly unreasonable

The fiery red engulfed the aircraft, and the man in the white robe inside watched the humanoid killing machine rushing towards him, unable to help but laugh maniacally.

The suddenly illuminated colorful light startled Chen Wenjin, causing him to instinctively close his eyes, step back, and wave his hands and umbrella in front of him, shouting: "What is it! What is it!"

Isn't this the one I used in the third year of middle school? Chen Wenjin was particularly frightened, and his rational mind immediately reminded him that this was an illusion and should not be overwhelmed by a mirage. However, another thought filled him with fear

The aircraft bursts forth with a dazzling light, vanishing into the rainy sky, and then reappears in the sunlight

I can see my own belt when I lower my head? The fat belly is gone? The clothes and pants have changed? ... ... No, it's still an illusion, an illusion! The illusion will definitely be shattered by reality; the nervous system can create illusions, but it cannot change the physical properties in reality! So when I slap down, it must still be a basketball belly!

However, after a moment, the light had already vanished. Chen Wenjin scanned the surroundings with a vigilant expression, yet found nothing unusual.

A bowl of Guilin rice noodles was consumed down to the bottom, and even if a sip of soup was wasted, Chen Wenjin felt it was a sin

Find the chosen one on Earth who can perfectly match with 'Fate', and the imminent extinction of the Celestial Civilization can be changed!

Illusion! Illusion! I must not let illusions overwhelm my reason!" Chen Wenjin's voice grew louder, as reason was not so easily able to conquer the 'illusions' that appeared as real as what was seen before his eyes

How could I possibly have gone crazy like this? Absolutely impossible! Chen Wenjin believes that these are hallucinations, which can only be explained as a malfunction of the nervous system. He forces himself to remain calm, yet he cannot stop his heart from racing at the sight of the 'hallucinations' before his eyes

However, the scenery between heaven and earth is changing rapidly

His ancestors for three generations have not had any mental illnesses. He himself should not live too comfortably, as there is no external stimulation. As for his body, although he is overweight, he only has mild fatty liver, and apart from that, there are no other issues.

Until then, the changes in the surrounding scenery suddenly came to a halt

The rain outside has been falling for a long time, draping the sky like a curtain, obscuring the scenery between heaven and earth in a hazy blur

Successfully arrived on Earth! The man is comparing data to confirm the location.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of liquid dripping

The man's gaze was firmly fixed on the face of the woman projected before him; she was the one whom 'Fate' had ultimately determined after matching a vast database of information.

Having eaten and drunk to satisfaction, we settle the bill and leave

After the spacecraft passed through the wormhole, the dazzling light of 'Fate' suddenly dimmed

Chen Wenjin held an umbrella, walking in the rain, not in a hurry to return. After feeling satisfied, amidst the cool curtain of rain, he emptied his thoughts, which was truly a pleasure

Although this portion is already quite substantial, it is the result of Chen Wenjin's diligent efforts to control his appetite

An individual, a race, and even a certain civilization should also have their time of conclusion

What is fate, after all

However, intelligent life will not willingly submit to the laws of nature. Their pursuit of the mysteries of life and the universe, to gain more power to resist the natural laws and even to control nature, is a relentless endeavor that will never cease

Chen Wenjin gazed at the rainy sky, yet he felt no worries. His wife was gentle and virtuous, and although his child was somewhat troublesome, he completely understood the motivations behind the child's actions, reminiscent of his own personality in childhood, thus he found nothing to be angry about

He is incapable of defeating this thing, and even escaping is impossible!

Such a bizarre scene caused Chen Wenjin to involuntarily close his eyes, forcing himself to take deep breaths while silently thinking: 'It must be an illusion caused by shock; calm down, calm down. How could I possibly develop a mental issue just from a little fright? A momentary illusion can surely be overcome. Now, my emotions have quickly settled, and when I open my eyes, the illusion will naturally disappear, and what I see and hear will be the true reality... Now, my emotions have quickly settled, and when I open my eyes, the illusion will naturally disappear, and what I see and hear will be the true reality... '.

The position is incorrect! The man in the white robe realized that things were not as perfect as expected, but it was not bad either. The discrepancy in distance was not too significant, and it was much better than the worst-case scenario anticipated.

The man in the white robe was both shocked and angry, as hope was right before his eyes... Countless individuals had exerted effort to create this 'destiny', and many had sacrificed their lives to protect him as he entered the spacecraft. Just as success seemed within reach, was it all to end in vain?

Humanity will not perish by the tools it has created; the success of 'Destiny' is proof of this. The man in the white coat reveals a suppressed sadness in his eyes. Destiny is the hope for the self-rescue of the Celestial Civilization. Whether the countless lives sacrificed in this endeavor can bring about change rests entirely on it

Chen Wenjin could not help but suspect that someone was playing a prank on him. However, after glancing around, he saw that on either side were roads, in front was the coastline, and behind him were mountains, with the hotel several hundred meters away, leaving no place for anyone to hide.

No! No—" The man in the white robe shouted in terror, unable to comprehend when and how this damned enemy had entered the spacecraft

However, before he could run far, the road beneath his feet had already transformed into an old and narrow concrete path, and shortly thereafter, it changed into a dirt road that was not even paved with concrete

Chen Wenjin felt that he had mostly controlled his emotions, and thus opened his eyes with full confidence

Chen Wenjin enjoys observing the scenery in the rain, for life’s future is inherently as hazy as this. Those who believe they can grasp it are ultimately educated by time, and thus come to truly understand the six words: 'the future is unpredictable'

Humans inevitably have desires, and unfortunately, Chen Wenjin's preference is for food. Therefore, he has abstained from smoking for many years, does not drink alcohol, is not interested in women, and does not gamble. It is easy to imagine what the outcome would be when all the normal points of desire are concentrated on food.

Chen Wenjin could not help but stop, a subconscious fear causing his breath to quicken. He looked around, at the dirt road, and in the distance, he could hear the crowing of roosters.

This may not be enough effort, but for Chen Wenjin, it is already the best he can do at this stage

Around, there is no rain now

Just disappear with me! Do not think of blocking 'fate'!

The road he stands on gradually disappears from view, transforming into an old, narrow cement path, where people move swiftly as if they are dismantling the road itself

Chen Wenjin, when idly pondering this question, ultimately concluded that fate is akin to the butterfly effect

The man in the white robe changed his expression, suddenly turning around in terror, as he saw liquefied metal dripping from the top of the aircraft, which then quickly gathered to form a head resembling that of a human

Just ... ...

Chen Wenjin involuntarily looked down and saw a blue pager attached to his belt

In a life of happiness and tranquility, worries have become a luxury... Yet, I do not enjoy seeking troubles for myself; rather, I ponder some abstract questions, which at least allows me to appreciate this moment and the abundance of delicious food. Chen Wenjin looked up at the rainy sky, moved his umbrella aside, and felt the refreshing rain on his face. However, the raindrops were larger than expected, hitting him a bit painfully, so he had to close his eyes, and only then could he continue to contemplate the abstract questions.

Just a moment ago, he firmly believed that his fate was already determined, but suddenly he fell into the abyss of despair

All that is controllable and uncontrollable, known and unknown, is collectively referred to.

If life could be lived again, what would many of the choices once faced look like?

Fate has ultimately not abandoned humanity; we are destined not to be defeated by the tools we have created for ourselves... The man in the white robe was filled with fervor, for countless sacrifices have already confirmed that change is possible.

For instance, if many years ago, he had not become obsessed with pursuing unrealistic emotions due to a lack of love, then his story with his first love would have been quite different

The stomach space for each meal is so precious; if the food does not meet one's expectations, the limited opportunities to satisfy one's appetite in life are essentially wasted

Raindrops incessantly pelted Chen Wenjin's face as he contemplated and deduced a hypothetical scenario that was inherently devoid of answers

Yet the 'fate' that carries hope fell from the aircraft, plummeting to the earth along with the pouring rain

Fate has chosen humanity! Humanity will never perish at the hands of the tools it has created! I will never allow you to destroy everything!" The man in the white robe roared desperately, quickly manipulating the aircraft to accumulate the final energy before the killing machine was fully formed, initiating the spatial leap

The sun and the moon continuously alternate in appearance, yet they rise in the west and set in the east

Chen Wenjin turned around and ran towards the place where he remembered his car was parked, and then he felt himself running lighter and lighter

As for work, his personality has always been somewhat narcissistic, always engaging in activities he enjoys, and there is no pain to speak of. Although he does not have much money, there is no reason to worry excessively.

At that moment, Chen Wenjin suddenly saw the water on the ground flowing backward, transforming into raindrops that ascended into the air. The surrounding curtain of rain also flew upward toward the sky as if played in reverse...

The man in the white robe gazed at the rolling black clouds in the sky and the curtain of rain, a smile involuntarily appearing on his face

As for courage, after all, he is a man who has traversed the darkness and stepped into the light, so how could he possibly be frightened into a mental breakdown by a suddenly illuminated, inexplicable burst of colorful light

The man in the white robe prepared to land the aircraft in a secret location. The aircraft had little energy left, and he left with his fate under the desperate protection of others. Unless he found the perfect match for his fate and then harnessed the power of that fate, it would be impossible for him to return.

Chen Wen struck down with one palm towards his abdomen

Chen Wenjin heard that the rice noodles at this restaurant were excellent, so he drove over thirty kilometers to get there, and as a result, he felt that the trip was worthwhile

When the results were displayed, the face of the man in the white robe involuntarily twitched

The unfamiliar yet familiar sound of a machine suddenly rang at my waist.

Therefore, Chen Wenjin believes that controlling one's destiny is a pursuit that is, in reality, unattainable, especially now, as humanity still has so many unknowns to explore regarding nature and even itself, where is the foundation for controlling destiny

If he no longer holds himself to such strict standards in order to be a person with a strong sense of morality, what would that night be like?