At this moment, Chen Shu's vision shifted again, and he looked towards the remaining humans.
He saw his former classmates from Nanjiang Second Middle School, members of the University Urea Society, students he personally taught at the training camp, and countless supporters who had cheered for him…
Only now did he understand that he couldn't let go of anyone…
Chen Shu gazed at everyone in the ruins. His initially dazed eyes gradually became resolute…
At this moment, his gaze once again turned upwards, piercing through the ruins to see the scene of the outside sky.
The tragic scenes of hundreds of millions of humans dying continued to replay, the bloody spectacle relentlessly impacting Chen Shu's mind.
"This scene must not happen again!"
Chen Shu rose abruptly, his eyes filled with an unshakeable determination. He had already made his decision!
And this decision…
Contradicted his long-held beliefs…
But now, all of humanity was changing for him. Why couldn't he change?
"Gu ji! Gu ji!"
At this moment, Chen Shu's contracted spirits automatically emerged from his beast-taming space.
They were connected to Chen Shu's mind and naturally understood his thoughts.
At this moment, his contracted spirits nuzzled affectionately against Chen Shu, their eyes also filled with resolve…
"Prepare yourselves properly…"
Chen Shu stroked his five contracted spirits and simultaneously took out the Ultimate Great Tonic Pills from his person.
The contracted spirits devoured them, gradually returning to their peak condition, emanating an overwhelming battle intent!
Although Jie Long had only presented two choices,
Chen Shu disliked following others' paths.
He would make a third choice!
At this moment, it seemed he thought of something, and his vision changed again.
He saw Fang Si in his gaze, working at the official department, dealing with the inquiring crowds.
"…"
Chen Shu looked at Fang Si, intending to bid her farewell.
But when he saw her face, his firm heart seemed to waver slightly.
He extended his right hand, wanting to touch Fang Si before him.
Simultaneously,
Fang Si, who was dealing with the crowds, suddenly froze. A brilliant starlight appeared before her.
The starlight was gentle, caressing her cheeks, and dissipated in moments…
Fang Si was instantly stunned.
"Chen Shu…"
Her previously calm eyes instantly welled up with tears, and her emotions became somewhat uncontrollable…
From the starlight, she sensed an aura of absolute resolve…
Chen Shu ultimately did not meet Fang Si. He feared parting, and even more, he feared his resolute heart would change…
…
Night gradually passed,
And it soon arrived at the dawn.
Even at this point, Chen Shu had still not responded, which made people extremely anxious, and the ruins even showed signs of chaos…
Chen Shu's close friends and elders were also unclear about his decision and could only wait silently.
At this moment,
The vanished Chen Shu reappeared above the ruins.
Bathed in starlight, he seemed to possess a divine aura, like a god…
Everyone looked up in unison, disregarding the replaying bloody scenes above, and turned all their attention to Chen Shu.
He wore a sunny smile and said with a relaxed tone:
"Everyone, please rest well. The sun will rise today as it always does, and so it will be every day hence…"
Instantly, the entire ruins fell silent.
But after only a second, it was as if the area below exploded, with countless people trying to dissuade him…
And at this moment,
Chen Shu, bathed in starlight, gradually moved further away, just like the old man in the past…
In an instant, countless people burst into tears, having realized what had happened.
They began to cry out hoarsely,
But Chen Shu's gaze was firm, without any wavering. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the starry ruins…
"My child…"
At this moment, in Chen Shu's home, his mother was sobbing uncontrollably, as if she could barely breathe.
His father held his mother tightly, his eyes also red-rimmed, murmuring,
"He is our pride, and always has been…"
At Nanjiang Second Middle School,
All the students gathered together.
Their hearts were filled with emotion as they looked towards the direction of Chen Shu's departure, stunned into silence.
"His name is Chen Shu, a student of Second Middle School, and also a student of mine, Shen Wushuang…"
At the very front of the crowd, Shen Wushuang, with a weathered face, murmured, tears glistening in his eyes…
At Huaxia University,
Qin Tian and Liu Feng wore heavy expressions.
"Perhaps, I shouldn't have taught him…"
Liu Feng turned his head away, feeling his chest filled with grief, finding it difficult to breathe.
To him, Chen Shu was not just his student but also his child…
"If you didn't teach him, there would have been a second Liu Feng…"
Qin Tian took a deep breath and said,
"With greater ability comes greater responsibility. This is his path…"
Rising from among the human race, one is bound to carry the responsibility of the human race…
On the streets of Nanjiang City,
A Liang and others stood together, gazing at Chen Shu's departure, their eyes also filled with sorrow.
"Chen Pi he…"
Old Xie seemed to want to say something but it got stuck in his throat.
The crowd maintained silence, a stifled feeling accumulating in their hearts, making them want to explode.
They had grown up desperately but ultimately couldn't keep up with Chen Shu's pace, nor could they even offer a little help.
At this moment, Da Li looked at Fang Si, attempting to comfort her.
"Sister Fang Si…"
The gazes of the crowd also turned towards them.
Among them, only Fang Si had a calm expression, showing no emotional fluctuation.
But her fists were clenched tightly, her fingertips piercing her palms, dripping scarlet blood, a shocking sight…
Witnessing this scene, everyone felt a pang of heartache, instinctively wanting to say something,
But they found all words to be too pale…
"The future you promised, is it gone like this…"
Fang Si's voice was hoarse, as if speaking to herself, and perhaps questioning the departed Chen Shu.
"Sister…"
Da Li's tears flowed uncontrollably, unable to bear seeing Fang Si in such a state.
The others hesitated to speak, only watching from the side, not knowing how to start.
Time gradually passed,
Fang Si's expression grew increasingly calm. She no longer spoke, her entire demeanor becoming somewhat indifferent.
She did not linger on the street. With a turn, she left decisively…
For a moment, everyone rushed to block her, fearing she might do something foolish.
"Sister, please don't do anything reckless…"
A Liang quickly said, "Chen Shu possesses time-space power. No creature capable of killing him has even been born yet…"
"He already bid me farewell last night. He won't be coming back…"
Fang Si's gaze was calm, and she said hoarsely,
"His path, I will walk it for him, and continue to walk it…"
With that, Fang Si turned and left the place…