[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-above-destiny":3,"chapter-above-destiny-above-destiny-chapter-53":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Above the Heavenly Fate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2225754,4117,"Chapter 53: Trouble at the Door","above-destiny-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>Inside the spacious training room, there were bullet holes everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the floor covered with elastic soft mats, many shell casings were scattered, making it easy for people to slip if they weren't careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that Ji Jue was ready, Old Zhang stood twenty meters away. The dry old man still looked harmless, with only a short stick tucked into his waist as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fortunate that this was just a simulation training; otherwise, the old man, literally going all out, could tear him into jerky in less than ten seconds—the kind that was dried, vacuum-sterilized, and packaged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang asked lazily with his hands behind his back and his waist hunched, like an old man seen everywhere. As Ji Jue nodded, he began to walk toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked toward each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step, two steps, Ji Jue’s breathing had become rapid. Even though he kept telling himself that this was a simulation training and the opponent walking toward him was just an old man out for a walk, he still couldn't deceive himself... the frustration and shadow he had received from the other party all afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breathing should be even, shoulders relaxed, open up. Only in a relaxed state can a person make the fastest instantaneous reaction—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While moving forward slowly, Old Zhang kept nagging about the tips and keys of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he would launch an attack on Ji Jue when the two were within three steps—according to previous training, it was always like this. But this time, before he finished speaking, even before his tone or breathing changed, his right hand behind his back seemed to flicker, revealing a residual image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrill whistling sound erupted suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a cannonball exploding at close range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short stick at his waist was already swung out casually, whistling through the air, rotating like a storm, rushing toward him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not what we agreed on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing dirty, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sudden shock, Ji Jue’s pupils contracted to the limit. He felt his body suddenly stiffen, unable to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fall? Lean back? Lower his head? Dodge? Left or right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his empty mind, it seemed like thousands of distracting thoughts emerged in an instant, swallowing him, leaving him with no choice. But the first thing to react was his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an instinctive reaction forcibly engraved into his body during the brutal beating all afternoon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even have time to draw the pistol from the holster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the holster directly and raised it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving the command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[FIRE]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front end of the plastic holster exploded instantly, and the bullet flew out, right in front of Ji Jue’s eyes, blowing the plastic stick in half. But the remaining plastic material still spread, blocking his vision, and half of the stick hit his forehead, making his vision go black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Response, six points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be considered a timely reaction, but the measures taken were wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lack of precision, too little control over the shooting effect, resulting in splash damage. The correct thing to do at this time should have been to curl up and crawl immediately, then roll to open the distance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue was struck by lightning, because the calm voice sounded right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within arm's reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang exhaled, his palm instantly expanded, the withered palm seeming to turn into a vermilion seal, with scorching heat, covering Ji Jue’s chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the howling wind, his ribs were already beginning to feel phantom pain. In the afternoon's training, he didn't know how many times he had been KO'd by this move. If he got hit, he would definitely fly to the wall, and wouldn't be able to be scraped off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only had time to raise his left arm to protect his chest, feeling like a Nanfeng truck was coming head-on, easily crushing and scattering the defense he had strengthened with spiritual quality, moving forward with irresistible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the crucial moment gained by sacrificing his arm, the Bai Lu emblem on his leg bones was finally completed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft mat deformed with a muffled sound, and a faint rainbow light appeared on Ji Jue’s ankle. Under the blessing of the Shangshan emblem, the effect of spiritual quality enhancement was raised again. In just an instant, he flew backward like a catapult, opening a distance of several meters, at the cost of his left ankle being completely numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least he still had his right foot, and he retreated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in mid-air, the weapon in the holster spat out gun flames like flowing water, without pause, the deafening high-pitched sound echoing in the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half a second, thirteen bullets had been poured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chasing in mid-air grinned. His palm was embedded with five bullets, and other bullets were shot toward his face, throat, heart, and legs respectively. If it were actual combat, even if the opponent wasn't defeated, they would probably lose their mobility, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what if the opponent’s skills were even more superb?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, countless residual images appeared before Ji Jue’s eyes, and the bullets fired from the muzzle were all blocked by Old Zhang’s swinging right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullets embedded in the muscles hissed, stuck between the flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, he dropped his hand to his waist casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right arm, already crippled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang raised his left arm, \"But there is still this one? What will you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue, who had been forced into a dead end, was silent for a moment, threw away the holster and weapon, took a deep breath, assumed a fighting stance full of loopholes, and hooked his finger at Old Zhang:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang grinned silently, still too young... at this time, he should have tried to break out from the enemy’s blind spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should still be a little more ruthless to let him learn a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he was about to charge, a loud noise erupted from a corner he hadn't noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang’s head tilted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his side temple, without warning, an extra bullet appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from the weapon Ji Jue had thrown to the side...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vital point kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Zhang, the modified guard has a magazine capacity of fifteen rounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue finally breathed a sigh of relief: \"You forgot to count the bullets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence, Old Zhang was silent, raised his hand, picked out the bullet embedded in his head, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but open his mouth and laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Passed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his hand, and the bullets clamped by his muscles fell down like rain, then he slapped Ji Jue’s shoulder vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, very good, you have finished the second defense class, little Ji. Don't be lazy in the future, keep this practice state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He praised with approval: \"A young man as sneaky and hardworking as you will definitely have a bright future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue’s expression twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a compliment, why weren't there any good words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all thanks to your teaching, Old Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, why are you so serious? Just call me Old Zhang. Come here for tea when you have time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man waved his hand indifferently, holding walnuts and humming a song as he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been so long without noticing, and there was still a prize to be won tonight. If he was late, he wouldn't be able to catch up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as he went out, he saw Wen Wen leaning in the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was the effect?\" she asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good comprehension, good response, mainly because he learns everything fast. My basic courses have nothing left to teach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang shook his head and sighed: \"The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves in front. Young people nowadays are really incredible. If I had been this smart when I was young, I might have been able to enter the World Bodybuilding Championship and compete for the championship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wen thought for a while, then asked: \"Then, compared to me at that time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man touched his chin and thought for a while, shrugging slightly: \"If he works harder, it seems he can challenge it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wen’s eyebrows raised slightly, and she didn't speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ji Jue finally pushed the door out, he saw her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the twilight of the sunset, faintly appearing between the fine hair, so gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a fleeting crystal flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making his heart stop for a beat involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wen turned back, looking at his dazed appearance, and beckoned: \"Let's go, let's have a meal tonight to celebrate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue reacted, his eyes twitching violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the tragic consequences of the previous lesson, he couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was too late to want to run away or shirk. Before he could retreat, the hand of fate had already grabbed the back of the innocent kitten’s neck, and there was no way to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a mug of ice beer with foam was slammed onto the table to whet his appetite, it was already too late to even shed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mug of draft beer was stuffed into his hand, and with a clink, before Ji Jue could even raise his glass, Wen Wen had already tilted her head and drank it all in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, he could no longer say that he couldn't drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, when the third bottle of white liquor was opened, Ji Jue, who finally had alcohol poisoning, lay on the table and completely blacked out, closing his eyes with peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overly fulfilling day finally ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after blacking out, there seemed to be no concept of time. Ji Jue just felt like he blinked, and the world spun... from the wine table back to his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue, who had a terrible sleeping posture after drinking, found that only his two legs were on the bed, while his upper body had slid to the floor while squirming...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hot sun shone on his face through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fulfilling day started again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely seamless, and there was no feeling of rest at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of genius invented alcohol, this harmful thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after washing up, when he arrived near the workshop by speeding all the way with the little cow horse, it was not even ten o'clock. Professor Ye’s class didn't start until eleven, so he still had time to eat breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as he sat down at the soup noodle stall on the side of the road, he heard an unexpected voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still have the mood to eat breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chun, who didn't know where she refreshed from, looked resentful, \"Trouble is already at the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Jue was dumbfounded, \"I didn't do anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did something happen again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, it's almost at the activity goal, please give me monthly tickets! \u003C\u002Fp>",1850,"2026-06-17T22:21:51.502Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4e2798d13a4b600716dfab8335bc63177473e17529102d93769353836a23060b","above-destiny-chapter-54","above-destiny-chapter-52",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabove-the-heavenly-fate-cover.jpg"]