Evolution Paradise, are you the disaster?

Chapter 464 The Path of Civilization, Understanding One's True Nature

Kamijou Touma vaguely sensed the presence of Meng Yi, the mastermind, angel investor, the one who brought him suffering, and the one who urged him to move forward, but so what?

He didn't dare to recklessly engage Meng Yi in a fight, because he knew he definitely couldn't win; engaging in a fight would just be handing over a kill.

Moreover, the main reason is that Touma Kamijou didn't perceive much malice in Meng Yi's behavior.

Having served as the "Great Leader of Humanity" for so long, the boy was no longer the innocent and naive person he once was.

Meng Yi's style of doing things is unscrupulous, caring only about the "result" and not about the "process".

From the perspective of Touma Kamijou as an "individual," he not only doesn't agree with him, but he also despises him to the extreme.

From the perspective of "Humanity's Supreme Leader," Touma Kamijou cannot deny that it was Meng Yi's actions that gave "Humanity's United Civilization" a brighter future.

All the suffering we are experiencing now can be reversed once the "result" is achieved.

"This led to Mr. Otto and his companions arriving in this world, caused a cataclysmic disaster in this realm, and resulted in the unification of all things that originated from this world..."

"From the perspective of the unknown, is fate as clearly visible as the lines on the palm of your hand?"

Kamijou Touma felt that his current state was similar to 'when mortals think, God laughs'.

To think of a grand and supreme existence in a narrow sense, the mastermind behind the scenes is no less than 'wrong to say and wrong to think.'

Let alone the five "Mythical Great Luo", even if Meng Yi and Aleister didn't want to, no matter how hard Kamijou Touma searched the entire "14th-level Test Ground", he would still find no trace of them.

"Alas, it's good to be a little confused in life."

The "Great Leader of Humanity," who shoulders the responsibility of advancing the entire "United Civilization of Humanity," knows the importance of knowing when to stop.

He stopped exploring the deeper secrets of the "Origin Law" and suppressed his burning, reckless spirit.

A person who abandons civilization as a whole for their own selfish desires cannot become a leader of civilization.

A simple phrase, "It's rare to be confused," is worth more than a thousand words.

When you are weak, it is enough to realize that others have no ill intentions.

Ultimately, one must be grounded in the present and avoid being overly ambitious, which only adds to one's troubles. This is the judgment of a wise person.

……

The "Human Supreme Leader" returns to the "United Human Civilization".

The current "14th-level test field" has crushed all its competitors in the "Past Origin Competition", and the "Human United Civilization" has become the local hegemon.

Apart from the two unsolvable monsters, "Present Abyss Projection" and "Future Ragnarok," there is no other force that can be compared with the "United Human Civilization."

To paraphrase the passage from "The Struggle for Civilization: Tang Dynasty": "Any barbarian tribe, whether internal or external, that dares to raise arms shall be beheaded."

The "United Human Civilization" holds the same attitude towards the remaining few restless big and small cats as the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

A sensible person who obeys discipline will have a good life as long as they behave obediently.

For those unruly and difficult individuals who defy reason, well, sorry, but try to be more careful in your next life.

Touma Kamijou is determined to verify the chance to save the world that he deduced by going to the "Origin: The First Appearance," and he will not allow the slightest accident to happen.

To quell external threats, internal stability must come first. Under the will of the "Great Leader of Humanity," the terrifying war machine of the "United Civilization of Humanity" is operating at full power.

The mighty army, riding the wave of overwhelming power, utterly crushed all those who resisted, bringing the "past" back to unity.

"While it appears to be a three-way division of power, in reality, the 'present' > the 'future' > the 'past'."

"Humanity's United Civilization: The Throne Room," a dense cluster of information flashed before Touma Kamijou's eyes.

He remained clear-headed and did not let victory cloud his judgment.

Those who are part of the same group know their own situation. The efficiency of the "human united civilization" in utilizing the "past" can be proportionally converted into the utilization rate of the Earth by human civilization on the surface.

Human civilization, which considers itself the overlord of the planet, will eventually destroy its own ecosystem and wipe itself out. For Earth, this is just a routine reshuffling and restart, far less significant than a "mass extinction" in a game of match-3 where each "door" is eliminated.

"The primary purpose of civilization is 'survival,' that is, existence and continuation."

"Any conditions are acceptable as long as the ultimate goal is achieved."

Kamijou Touma waved his hand, and the vast ocean of information split into three distinct areas.

"The most troublesome are those rooted in the abyss of the 'present.' To sit idly by and watch future catastrophes collide with the abyss of the present may seem like reaping the benefits, but in reality, it is tantamount to strangling the future of civilization."

"Looking at the essence of catastrophe, it targets elements closely related to civilization, such as mythology, religion, faith, and mystery, rather than civilization itself."

"Or rather, only by removing those unnecessary factors can the discourse of civilization truly be in the hands of humanity; this is the transition from 'divine rule' to 'human rule.'"

"Therefore, I don't need to fight the catastrophe of the 'past' to the death. Instead, I can reach an agreement with it and use the catastrophe as a surgical scalpel to remove the rotten flesh."

Theory is theory, and practice is practice.

Ragnarok doesn't care what anyone thinks of Him, nor does it care what anyone uses Him for.

Countless opportunists, like those in the "A Certain Magical Index series: Hindu mythology cluster," perished under the indiscriminate AoE attack of "Ragnarok Online." Even the very few surviving cheaters were corrupted by the "calamity aura" inherent in the cataclysm.

Everything they do, seemingly out of their own good, is actually completely contrary to their true intentions.

Touma Kamijou is certain that the "United Human Civilization" struggled for a much longer time during the catastrophe than the people before them.

However, Touma Kamijou couldn't confidently guarantee that "Humanity United Civilization" would necessarily be better than "Ragnarok".

……

"Through cataclysmic destruction, we will complete the transition from the age of divine rule to the age of human rule, and become the other pole through the power of civilization."

"We firmly believe that human will can overcome nature, that we should give the power of choice to civilization itself, and that we should start an endless war with the abyss. This is the only way to save the world."

Having clarified his thoughts, Touma Kamijou conjured up a mirror.

The mirror reflected a young man with white hair, a resolute gaze, and an upright posture.

"All obstacles hindering the progress of civilization must be kicked away! Including myself!"

Saving the world is no child's play. From Kamijou Touma's perspective, for the "United Human Civilization" that is used to relying on the "Human Supreme Leader," the "Human Supreme Leader Kamijou Touma" has long been the primary obstacle to their progress!
In the process of saving the world, the "Great Leader of Humanity" forcibly guided civilization according to his will, inadvertently stifling the possibility of civilization itself.

"Saving people here and there, but who would have thought that the first one to disappear would be myself?"

Touma Kamijou has a very open-minded view: a fledgling eagle must spread its wings and soar into the sky on its own when it grows up, and a child must make a living in society on their own when they grow up.

We will exchange temporary pain and discomfort for a broader future.

"You have to give up something to gain something."

"Putting down can also be seen as picking up."

"Dualism: Giving and Receiving", "Dualism: Gain and Loss", "Dualism: Picking Up and Putting Down"...

A singular and biased viewpoint, focusing solely on one aspect, leads to skewed conclusions. Even the "masters of dualism" have rejected experiments that are not very meaningful, such as "subtraction to find emptiness" or "addition to find fullness."

When looking at a problem, one should step out of the "the one involved is confused" level and stand at the "bystander's perspective" to synthesize the problem using "dialectics." The conclusion reached may not be as quick as a radical approach, but it will certainly have a broader future than a radical approach.

"If I continue down this path, even if I seize control of the origin and achieve uniqueness, the 'United Human Civilization' will at best be a second 'Future Catastrophe,' lacking the potential to confront the 'Present Abyss.'"

Kamijou Touma surveyed the thriving "United Human Civilization" at a glance.

The "Human Supreme Leader," who guards the "Throne Chamber" and awaits challengers, rarely intervenes directly in the development of the "United Human Civilization."

The world will keep turning no matter who leaves.

The "United Civilization of Humanity" is now vastly different from what it used to be. Even without the coercive interference of the "Great Leader of Humanity," it can still make steady progress.

Times change, and the past is an endless cycle. The "United Civilization of Humanity" can be seen as a growing child.

In the process of growing up, we inevitably make mistakes, big and small, and need a parent like the "Great Ruler of Humanity" to correct them.

Times have changed. Once adults have established their values ​​and grown up, they need to work hard on their own and not rely on their parents like parasites. Parents should also avoid spoiling adults like children.

“It’s time to let go.”

The white-haired youth rose leisurely from the golden throne, his traces disappearing with each step he took.

The Golden Throne collapsed and crumbled, vanishing without a trace, and the past of the "Great Ruler of Mankind" was gradually erased.

"The Great Ruler of Humanity, Touma Kamijou" has disappeared.

In a moment of sudden enlightenment, the world seemed vast, and the boy's pale hair turned completely black.

The "United Civilization of Humanity" needs to grow, and so does Touma Kamijou.
The only thing missing is the mechanically summoned "god" bug monster, "Humanity's Great Ruler, Touma Kamijou".

Standing on the bustling street, the black-haired, spiky-haired boy looked up at the star in the sky that was constantly undergoing a fusion reaction.

"No, that's not the case."

Kamijou Touma abandoned his extraordinary abilities and simply regarded the stars as the "sun".

"Based on my understanding of the 'Origin Law - Self,' I have always been 'Kamijou Touma,' and everything else is a derivative of 'Kamijou Touma.' The more you add, the more biased it becomes."

Kamijou Touma abandoned the fusion of "Great Luo Characteristic - Unique in All Realms" and "Great Luo Characteristic - Infinite Possibilities," and instead combined the two complementary elements into "Civilization Path," reversing them into "Great Luo Characteristic - Survival of Civilization."

He gave what rightfully belonged to him, like the unconditional love of parents for their children, with a smile, to the "United Civilization of Humanity."

The black-haired boy ran briskly towards home.

The wanderer will eventually return home, and the child will eventually grow up.

The hometown that has developed to its peak differs from the hometown that the teenager had in mind.

Kamijou Touma said wistfully, "I wanted to share wine with everyone amidst the blooming osmanthus blossoms, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth."

This line comes from "Tang Duo Ling: Reeds Fill the Sandbar", written by Liu Guo of the Southern Song Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)