Age of Evolution#

Chapter 1383: Chapter 1385: A Hundred Years Have Passed!

The Situation Reverses!_1 Chapter 1383: Chapter 1385: A Hundred Years Have Passed!

The Situation Reverses!_1 The inhabitants of this world received a piece of news.

The great ethnic hero who had saved humanity, the greatest scientist, and the creator of mechanical bodies, Lin Zhen, made an announcement.

He himself would not enjoy the benefits of a mechanical body, but a century later, he would depart peacefully.

This puzzled many.

They came together and petitioned, hoping that Lin Zhen would possess an eternally-immortal mechanical body.

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Even the leaders of Base City and of nations came to urge Lin Zhen to transplant his brain into a mechanical body.

But all these were rejected by Lin Zhen.

The reasons Lin Zhen gave were very valid.

He could develop any human’s brain domain and create a corresponding robot, but he could not do so for himself.

It was like calculating the destiny of others but being unable to determine his own fate.

Lin Zhen was the creator of intelligent mechanical bodies.

His words were indisputable truths, and no one could refute them.

The people could only shed their tears of regret, waiting for Lin Zhen’s inevitable demise.

Ling Zhen had spoken a few days prior, saying that he had overworked his brain domain, and was only able to live to a hundred years old.

After a hundred years, he would pass away.

That day had finally come.

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Ling Zhen was ninety-nine years old, and it was the last day of the eleventh month.

This was the last day.

In the hospital at Ice City Base City, Lin Zhen lay on his sickbed, with people around him coming and going.

Leaders from various nations came to express their people’s remembrance and mourning for Lin Zhen.

After Lin Zhen’s death, the whole world would undergo a month-long period of mourning to honor him.

Lin Zhen smiled and entertained those officials.

At this moment, his body was severely debilitated, and he was straining to maintain it.

After the irrelevant people had left, only his family remained.

Employees delivered documents for Lin Zhen to sign one by one, leaving two mechanical bodies for his parents.

Then he signed another document, leaving a mechanical body for An Ning.

In the televised video, An Ning and Lin Zhen spoke for the first time from a distance.

“Lin Zhen, in my heart, you have always been a remarkable person.

But I didn’t expect you to do this, to give me a mechanical body.

I’m so grateful to you and I wish you a peaceful journey.

I’ll live well and I’ll miss you.”

Smiling, Lin Zhen watched An Ning’s video, and then the television was turned off.

Lin Zhen’s parents were by his side.

Although it saddened them to see their son depart, they had already come to terms with it.

After all, they had been prepared.

It was acceptable, as living to be a hundred was already a rare occurrence for ordinary people.

They were proud of their son, proud of Lin Zhen.

After talking with his parents for a while, Lin Zhen felt it was time.

He said to his parents: “Mom and Dad, I’m tired.

Can you step outside?

I need to talk with Master.”

The parents knew the deep bond between Lin Zhen and Old Master Chen.

Most of Lin Zhen’s time was spent with Old Master Chen, even more so than with them.

Perhaps their son was about to say goodbye to his master.

The parents rose from their seats, left the sickroom, and closed the door.

Only Lin Zhen and Old Master Chen remained in the sickroom.

Old Master Chen sat in front of Lin Zhen’s bed, looking at him with a slightly sad expression.

“Master…”

Lin Zhen’s voice was slightly hoarse.

“Disciple, speak your mind.

I know there must be something you haven’t mentioned yet.

Your master is listening.”

“First of all, I want to thank my master for his careful teaching and cultivation.

If it were not for my master’s teachings over so many years, I wouldn’t have been able to experience such a rich and fulfilling life.”

As he spoke, Lin Zhen propped himself up and gave Old Chen a respectful bow.

Old Chen accepted it with a smile, but a trace of concealed surprise could be seen in his eyes.

“I won’t lie to you, master, I’ve indeed never experienced such a mundane life before.

This is my shortcoming, and also a necessary step I must take.

If I do not take this step, my life cannot be considered complete.”

Old Chen pondered for a moment: “Do you feel your life is complete now, then?

Surely there must be unfulfilled wishes?”

Lin Zhen gave a faint smile: “What are you referring to, master?”

Old Chen responded immediately: “Your mother once told me that before studying mechanics with me, your dream was to become a martial artist.

Does this dream still exist?”

“Martial artist…”

Longing appeared in Lin Zhen’s eyes, then he slowly said, “Indeed, that was a dream of mine.

However, over the course of all these years, hardly any martial artists have appeared around me, apart from those two wooden bodyguards.

Moreover, with no intention of hiding this from master, I suppose they are nothing but poor wretches.”

A satisfied look appeared on Old Chen’s face: “Exactly, what’s so great about martial artists?

They’re nothing more than brutes who only know how to fight and kill.

What can they contribute to humanity?

They certainly can’t be compared to us.”

Lin Zhen shook his head: “That’s not what I meant.

I think they’re pitiful because they are blissfully ignorant.

Do they honestly think that reaching the War God Realm is an achievement?

They have no idea what concepts like the Star Realm, Longevity, God Transformation, Deity, and the Supreme Master concept represent.”

Old Chen’s face changed: “What are you talking about, disciple?

I don’t quite understand.”

“Hehe!

Master, now that we’ve reached this point, why do you still insist on concealing the truth from me?

You don’t understand?

I’m afraid if you don’t, there would be nobody in this world who does.”

As he spoke, Lin Zhen, who had been at death’s door, suddenly sat upright.

“Master, why do I feel calm and at peace when I’m by your side, without any thoughts of martial arts training?

Can you provide an explanation?”

Old Chen’s face turned serious: “That’s because my cultivation level and state of mind have influenced you.”

“I’m afraid that’s not the case, Master.

I believe you inherently possess the capability to manipulate people’s thoughts.”

“Lin Zhen, your words are getting increasingly confusing.

I don’t understand.

I only want to know; do you still want to practice martial arts?”

“Hehe!

Master, why the rush?

You’ve been acting for a hundred years, why can’t you hold your patience now?

But since you’re so eager to know, I’ll tell you….”

In Lin Zhen’s eyes, a divine light suddenly shone brightly!

“I~ want~ to~ train!

This ambition has never once faltered!”

His words were powerful and resonant, echoing around him.

As Lin Zhen’s words fell, the surrounding illusion abruptly changed!

Everything started to fade and disappear, except for Old Chen standing before him!

Old Chen’s face also twisted somewhat, his tone instantly turning cold as ice, completely unlike his usual gentle demeanor.

“How did you figure it out?!

This cannot be.

After a hundred years, how did you show no signs at all?!”

“Hehe!

Seems like you’ve been acting for far too long, yet you have no idea that when one acts too much, there will inevitably be moments when one slips up…”

Lin Zhen’s expression was increasingly relaxed, and a vigorous aura was radiating from him.

“You acted well, and indeed, you affected me.

You might even have been able to deceive me for my entire life.

But let me ask you, when we were talking about An Ning, how did you advise me not to have any regrets?

At that time, I hadn’t announced yet that I intended to die of old age in a hundred years, does that mean you, my master, can predict the future?”

With a cold smile on his face, he said: “Master…my mind is a bit chaotic, but I am not foolish.