Chosen: Beyond Fate

The world was rebuilt after its destruction, raising towering skyscrapers anew atop perilous cliffs. Those known as the Chosen operate behind the scenes of reality and walk in the shadows of history, wielding extraordinary powers and receiving worship and awe. People say they bear a divine destiny, one in ten thousand. Yet Ji Jue holds no interest in destiny. He only wishes that one day, he might catch a glimpse of the scenery beyond it. '...' Pausing his pen here, the chronicler looked at the grease-stained auto mechanic. 'So, is that your excuse for disrupting the international order, trafficking forbidden weapons, funding subversive organizations, igniting a global war, and plotting to rule the world from the shadows?' 'What the hell does that have to do with me?!' Ji Jue rolled his eyes. 'I'm just a damn car mechanic!'