……

The new imperial calendar, 40,000 years.

As autumn arrived once again, Fan Xiao came to Kant's residence.

Since the human empire's victory, Kant has retired from the Inquisition and spends his days and nights watching over Anna, who has turned into a monster, waiting for her to awaken.

Unfortunately, he waited until his lifespan was almost over, but he never got to see the ending he hoped for.

In the final period of his life, he chose to become a teacher, educating generation after generation of new blood in the empire.

Then, quite by chance, he met Fan Xiao, who had also become a teacher.

Thus, he and Fan Xiao became colleagues and their relationship gradually became familiar.

Two people who were once enemies due to their positions have become colleagues... Even Kant couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of life and fate.

Yes, Fan Xiao didn't come to kill anyone; he came to play chess with his old colleague, Kant.

During the game of chess, Kant suddenly said, "Today is not a day for chess. You came to see me today... I don't have much time left, do I?"

“Yes, you’re going to die today.” Fan Xiao nodded. “That’s why I’ve come to play one last game with you.”

“We’ve been colleagues for so many years, we can barely be considered friends, right?” Kant sighed. “I’m about to die, can’t you at least show a little sadness?”

“You are my enemy. You destroyed my home. How dare you ask me to express sadness over your death?” Fan Xiao shook his head: “That’s asking too much.”

“Sometimes I wonder, are we really enemies?” Kant scrutinized Van Chau and said, “Your behavior doesn’t seem like that of someone who is hostile to me, to us, to His Majesty, or to this era. Wasn’t your tone of complaint a little too friendly? If I were in your shoes, I couldn’t be as calm as you. Haven’t you… cared about any of this?”

"That question... well, I'll answer you next time we meet," Fan Xiao said.

“You’re saying things I don’t understand again,” Kant shook his head. “You told me before that His Majesty would definitely wake up… I always took it as you trying to comfort me, but now, I’m starting to believe it.”

"I understand, she just wants me to pass on a message to her." Fan Xiao laughed, "Don't worry, I will. But... whether she listens or not, that's beyond my control."

"..."

Kant didn't quite understand Van Chau, but he still left behind what he wanted to convey to Anna.

Then he asked, "Am I really going to die today?"

“I’ve attended the funerals of all the people in your court, but when have I ever miscalculated the timing?” Fan Xiao retorted.

"You've always been very accurate in your calculations. Even now, many people suspect that you killed us all," Kant couldn't help but retort.

"What's the point of killing a bunch of old men like you? It doesn't sound like venting your anger at all; it just sounds awkward." Fan Xiao curled his lip. "I'm not going to do something so pointless."

“I don’t quite understand. Is what you’re doing... heartless or compassionate?” Kant asked.

"You're such an old man, and you've lived this long, haven't you figured it out yet?" Fan Xiao said. "The point of living is to live. Just enjoy life. The scenery along the way is so beautiful, why don't you take a good look at it? You're always worrying about this and that, worrying about hatred, regret, the Empire, Anna... People should live in the moment and enjoy every minute and every second."

"Really... I never thought that I, an old man, would one day be lectured by you." Kant suddenly smiled helplessly, "If Her Majesty could be like you, she would smile a lot more."

"Look, you're about to die, and you're still clinging to regrets." Fan Xiao shook his head: "Everyone understands these big principles, so why do I need to teach them?"

*Snap*—Fan Xiao placed his last piece, then stood up: "I won. I won't attend your funeral. Goodbye."

……

Van Chau did not lie to Kant—he really did not attend the other's funeral.

Having already participated once, participating a second time felt a bit strange.

After Kant's death, he stopped teaching.

He left the most prosperous areas of the empire and went to many less prosperous places.

Wherever he goes, he stays, integrates into the local community, and lives there for a period of time.

This time, he didn't choose to go to sleep, but instead used the hustle and bustle of the world to train his mind.

Thus, traces of his journey and life have been left in every corner of the universe, along with various legends about him.

Fan Xiao did not deliberately keep track of how much time had passed, always maintaining a carefree attitude towards the mundane world.

During this period, time passed quickly, and history began to repeat itself—humanity restarted wars, empires split, heroes rose up, and they fought each other to the death… As the fighting continued, empires perished, civilizations regressed, new regimes were established amidst the flames of war, and then decayed after only a thousand years, after which wars began again… Humanity is like a broken record, causing history to enter a recurring cycle.

Fan Xiao did not stop it all... no, it should be said that he did not use his natural power to stop it all.

Having sealed away his own power, he had joined the army, served as a politician, and organized a revolution... Every time he was killed, he would change his identity and continue his journey and life.

He has become part of history.

Have a great time.

……

Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

Anna woke up.

This time, Fan Xiao arrived at the center of the primordial universe ahead of time. On a bench at the edge of the square, he waited for Anna. He also had his own selfish motives. In order to ensure Anna's awakening, he used luck to constantly anchor himself to the future, heading towards a repetition of what he had experienced in his previous life.

There may be changes in the details, but some key points remain unchanged.

He did this for no other reason than to convey Kant's last words and... to talk to Anna again.

After all, the last time Anna wanted to talk to him, he misunderstood and left.

Just like last time, Anna looked at the unfamiliar architectural style in front of the square and told him about her past.

After she finished speaking, she asked, "Isn't it both ridiculous and ironic?"

"Whether you find it laughable or ironic, it's just that you haven't gotten over that hurdle in your heart," Fan Xiao laughed. "Living is living, doing what you're supposed to do, and enjoying what you're supposed to enjoy. You're always so bitter and resentful; you're likely to develop mental illness. You really should listen to Kant and try to start a new life."

Upon hearing this, Anna remained silent for a long time before asking, "Why... can you be so optimistic? We should have been enemies. I indirectly destroyed your era and your hometown. Don't you... hate me? Or are the people in your hometown completely unimportant to you?"

"If I can only go one way, I'll hate you in the short term, but in the long term... well, in the end I probably won't care anymore."

Fan Xiao laughed, "But now that I can walk in circles, you can't imagine how happy I am. I'm so happy, why would I hate you? Would I just be asking for trouble?"

“Are you crazy?” Anna asked.

"Never mind my business,"

Fan Xiao extended an invitation: "Come travel with me. You built this world yourself, created this future, you have to go and see it, right?"

……

Anna ultimately committed suicide.

Or did I turn myself into a monster?

However, before she died, she walked with Fan Xiao in the sunlight for a period of time, leaving new traces in every corner of the universe. The two talked a lot, and Anna probably, should have... received a lot of comfort.

Fan Xiao did not stop Anna's suicide. After she turned into a monster, he left the center of the primordial universe and continued his journey in the mortal world.

He felt that he hadn't mastered the art of cultivating his mind yet.

Anna's problem is actually quite easy to solve—once he has mastered the art of cultivating his mind, he can share his state of mind with her. In this way, Anna will likely be able to start a new life with his help.

He felt no sadness.

We'll meet again anyway.

And so, he wandered around, stopping here and there, until... he returned to the familiar mansion from his memories, bought it, and settled down there.

He also saved the brother and sister again.

The older brother's name is Kailo, and the younger sister's name is Sophia. This time, he called out both of their names.

The brother and sister became his servants. This time, he did not stand there in a daze, nor did he treat them coldly. He educated them as they grew up, acting as an elder.

However, he did not disrupt the siblings' originally happy life trajectory and remained an observer.

Unlike before, he became an emotional spectator.

Decades passed quickly, and both Kylo and Sofia grew old.

Fan Xiao often invited them to get together. The three of them would sit by the courtyard of the mansion, reminiscing about the past, as if they had endless topics and stories to tell.

Not long after, Kylo and Sofia passed away.

Fan Xiao left the city to continue his journey of self-cultivation.

Sweet and sour, bitter and spicy, joyful and sorrowful... He walks through this mortal world, accepting and enduring both positive and negative emotions, for life is all that he experiences, good or bad.

He enjoys every moment of the present.

He increasingly felt that the most important thing in a person's life is never the result, but the beautiful and wonderful scenery along the way.

Boredom and fun, sorrow and joy, depression and relaxation... he experienced it all, and his soul became more and more perfect.

……

Time flies, and Fan Xiao arrives at the end of his previous life.

However, he did not immediately use his divine power to travel back. Just like in his previous life, he chose to sleep and leave everything to his instincts.

When he instinctively wanted to go back, he naturally went back after waking up.

Just as he had predicted, after waking from his slumber, he returned to his own era.

He returned to the home where his parents, younger brother, and younger sister were all.

This time, everything in his eyes had changed—he was filled with joy when he saw his relatives, and he felt a sense of warmth when he saw the familiar furnishings in his home… In fact, nothing had changed; the only thing that had changed was his heart.

No, his heart hasn't changed; he's just found himself again.

I found myself again forever.

No matter how the world changes or how time changes, he can always enjoy every moment of the present.

……

Fan Xiao has embarked on the path of evolution again.

However, unlike his previous life, he walked very, very slowly this time.

He wasn't in a hurry to improve his strength or to compete fiercely. Every day, he lived happily, and his life was full of new experiences.

This time, he didn't get involved in the struggle between God and Anna, and focused on his own life—not that he gave up, but since everything could be started over, he was very open-minded and would deal with it when he felt like it.

For him, the outcome of life is not important; the process is what matters.

This choice allowed his era to last longer.

He even lived to see the birth of his daughter with Lu Baizhi and spent a warm childhood with her.

"Dad, Dad, why are you smiling every day?"

"Because you are with Dad, Dad is happy every day."

"The teacher said that adults have many troubles in life, so children should be considerate and take care of their parents. Dad, you are so happy every day, how can I be considerate and take care of you?"

"You just need to stay with your father."

……

Many years later.

Fan Xiao has returned to this era once again.

She picked up her petite and adorable daughter again.

"Dad, Dad, why are you smiling every day?"

"Because Dad has a disease that causes him to die immediately if he is unhappy."

"That's a lie. There's no such disease in the world."

"Silly girl, who in the world would worry about having too much happiness? Isn't happiness good?"

"But……"

"Do you want to be considerate and take care of your father?"

"Yes!"

"Oh, I'm a little unhappy right now, and I need a kiss and a hug from my silly little one to feel better."

"Then I'll hug you."

"Ah, I'm happy again."

"Hehe... I want to kiss you again."

The silly girl threw herself into Fan Xiao's arms and kissed him.

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