Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 284 014. Fate
Jin Junlai explained.

“This is how humans focus on self-improvement.” Jin Ziyue understood some of it.

“That’s right. Not only humans, but also White Walkers and any creature with a vow can learn their own vow. It’s just that those vow-wielders prefer to keep it a secret and never reveal this information.”

"If it is a temperament-based oath, the released oath is more about invoking emotions. Of course, it can also enhance oneself, such as speed, strength, and resilience, but it is definitely not as good as those oaths that are specifically designed to amplify. If it is a causal oath, the oath also carries a certain causal law, with unreasonable judgments, etc., which is definitely more troublesome."

“No wonder you chose the Five Elements Destiny Text; it’s effective and convenient.” Jin Ziyue nodded.

The five elements—metal, wood, earth, water, and fire—have a powerful influence that should not be underestimated in any era.

"Did you learn my Five Elements Spells later?" Jin Junlai asked.

"No." Although practical, Jin Ziyue felt that the Lesser Five Elements was somewhat inferior, and its upper limit seemed to be easily attainable.

"Hmph, you're all talk and no action." Jin Junlai rolled his eyes at him and said, "You think it's too much trouble to change the Five Elements Destiny Texts in turn, right? After all, to gather all five elements, you have to prepare five categories of destiny texts: 'metal, wood, earth, water, and fire,' and in actual combat, no one gives you time to change the destiny texts."

"Yes," Jin Ziyue replied bluntly.

Jin Junlai grinned smugly: "Your father doesn't have that kind of trouble."

He patted his torso and said, "I have five life-ordaining words stored within me."

Jin Ziyue looked at him suspiciously.

“That’s true. You might not believe it, but it’s not that I can actually use all five command phrases at any time. Rather, it’s like refining a weapon; I store the command phrases in a vessel. It’s just that these vessels are on my person, so I can switch between the five command phrases at any time.” Jin Junlai smiled smugly. “Guess where I’m hiding them?”

Jin Ziyue's expression was strange: "If I remember correctly, human organs are also classified according to the five elements in traditional Chinese medicine. You didn't replace your kidneys and other organs, did you?"

Jin Junlai's face fell, and he said with dissatisfaction, "Where are there so many organs to transplant? Do you think your father studied medicine? I used a titanium alloy bionic rib."

He lifted a corner of his shirt, revealing his ribs hidden in his flesh, making it impossible to see anything unusual.

Jin Jun waved his hand, and wisps of black smoke rose from the flame in his left hand. With a snap of his fingers, the black smoke went out. He then raised his hand and waved it again, and wisps of wind surged in the direction of his hand, blowing away the smoke and dust on the ground. With a casual grab, the smoke and dust condensed and turned into blocks of words that fell down with a thud.

Jin Ziyue looked down and saw the words "Five Elements Spell" still clearly visible in the dust on the ground.

"Young man, the five most famous families of the Fate Controlling Clan—the Zhang Family of Exorcising Flames, the Chu Family of Fu Sheng, the Lü Family of Deceptive Soldiers, the Fan Family of Xun Wood, and the Shi Family of Dissolving Water—all specialize in one of the Five Elements and possess considerable strength. Their Fate Words are the same. Only when they develop a truly top-tier way of using them can they be considered truly powerful."

"Isn't the Five Elements their closely guarded secret? How come you know it all?" Jin Ziyue looked at him with suspicion.

"I discussed some basic things with them when I was young," Jin Jun said, grinning and showing his white teeth.

Jin Ziyue rarely heard Jin Junlai mention his past career as a commander. No matter how much a man loves to show off, he never mentions those bloody days.

"I'm just using the Five Elements as an example. Oaths are not just about the broad application of the Five Elements. It's more like the person controlling the destiny appropriating the power of the oath for their own use. For example, if you use the power of fire without feeling the heat, or transform into a body of flames, it's all thanks to the transformation through an oath. If you can do that, you've already grasped the rudimentary form of an oath."

"This ability doesn't rely on the growth and changes of the oath, but rather on your understanding of the oath. Even if one day the fire-attribute oath is replaced by the ice-attribute oath, it can still exert the same level of effect."

"A secret technique to enhance oneself using incantations? What's the upper limit—?"

Jin Junlai rolled his eyes at him and said irritably:
"I've already told you, you're all talk and no action. The upper limit is something people discover through trial and error. I can only point you in the right direction; the one who actually walks it is your own feet."

After saying that, he gave Jin Ziyue a meaningful look and said, "Becoming stronger is something that can't be rushed. I can understand your eagerness to become stronger, but being impatient for quick success can easily lead you astray from superficial progress. It's good to have pressure now, but you're not a superman. Once you're crushed by the burden on your shoulders, all your efforts will collapse."

Jin Ziyue was also aware that there was a fire burning within him, fueled by every person and event he cherished in his memory. The flames grew ever stronger, threatening to either illuminate his small world or consume him completely, until his death.

He has always fought with this in mind.

"You must understand what the source of your power truly is, and what you are fighting for." Jin Junlai's face was half-illuminated by the rising sun. He crossed his arms in front of him, his expression resolute, with a hint of scrutiny.

"For your beloved, for Fu Qin? Perhaps that's the answer in your heart, which is why you seem so impatient. But this world isn't just about Fu Qin. Clinging to the past is just a form of self-reproach. If you're truly a man, bravely face what's ahead. You can't become strong by hiding in the world of romance."

Jin Junlai didn't say anything more, patted his son's shoulder, and let him keep his head down in silence.

"I'll prepare the life-controlling ritual for you later."

Only through the guidance of a destiny master and the awakening of destiny awareness during the destiny-controlling ritual can one use the art of destiny assessment to see and recognize the destiny's inscription.

For a person who controls destiny, only by clearly understanding and recognizing the incantation can they be considered to have entered the door.

The main purpose of coming here today is to help Jin Ziyue awaken his destiny awareness so that he can better grasp the destiny words.

His skills also depend on his destiny and insight to be fully realized.

Activating the Lifeline requires the blood of someone with the bloodline of the Lifeline Master, along with several herbs, to relieve the swelling and pain in the eyes. This also affects the sensitivity to the Lifeline after activation.

Jin Ziyue had heard Jin Jun say that all the current Fate Masters are descendants of the first Fate Master from thousands of years ago. Therefore, their blood contains the power to awaken Fate Mastery.

After thousands of years of civilizational changes, it is difficult for the Fate Masters to trace their original ancestors, but their deeds have been passed down among the Fate Masters for a long time. At least, when the magical factors in their bloodline resonate with another person thousands of years later, the Fate Masters still feel a sense of kinship with each other.

It's roughly a mark hidden in one's bloodline, one that no one can erase.

Jin Ziyue used Jin Junlai's blood in the past, which gave him the most keen sense of destiny among the younger generation.

This time... will probably be no exception.

As he was thinking this, his phone suddenly rang.

"Ziyue, did you go to see Xiaoliang yesterday?" It was the homeroom teacher.

"No. I was delayed last night, I plan to go check again today."

Jin Ziyue and Jin Junlai exchanged a glance.

Xiaoliang was a classmate whom the homeroom teacher asked him to visit. In such cases, the murder will only be reported in the news after the clearing personnel collect the body.

"Don't go there, it's dangerous. We were attacked by thugs yesterday."

"Huh?" Jin Ziyue feigned surprise, but his expression remained unchanged. "Okay, thank you, teacher."

"It's not safe where you are lately, so please be careful."

"Okay." Jin Ziyue responded only symbolically, but a sense of unease lingered in his heart.

"The whole building was burned down. I heard that Xiaoliang's family upstairs were also students from our school. Her family members were killed, and she was the only one who survived and is now receiving IV drips in the hospital."

Jin Ziyue's eyes narrowed, and his movements unconsciously stiffened.

(End of this chapter)