The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2324

In a sense, Zeus is a reflection of all middle-aged people.

The term "greasy middle-aged man" refers to middle-aged people who are glib and lack genuine talent. Recently, this term has attracted widespread attention and frequently appears in our field of vision. So, what exactly is "greasy middle-aged man"? It refers to some people who, after entering middle age, exhibit repulsive traits such as being glib and worldly-wise, while lacking real talent and ability but liking to exaggerate. These middle-aged people are often jokingly called "greasy middle-aged men," "greasy middle-aged women," or "greasy middle-aged men," etc. This concept originated from an article by Feng Tang, making it a hot topic online. In October 2017, a heated discussion about "greasy middle-aged man" sparked on Weibo. This stemmed from an article by writer Feng Tang titled "How to Avoid Becoming a Greasy, Creepy Middle-Aged Man," which quickly aroused widespread online attention. As of October 30, the article had been forwarded and commented on over 12,000 times on Weibo, and received over 10,000 likes. Subsequently, terms such as "middle-aged," "greasy," and "sleazy" attracted widespread attention on social media, with netizens actively discussing and listing the characteristics of "greasy middle-aged men" in their minds.

Middle-aged men often exhibit signs of obesity, sleazy behavior, and a lack of enthusiasm for new things. They may become overweight, neglect their appearance, lack passion and motivation in life, and be indifferent to new experiences. They may face stagnant career advancement and various pressures in life, leading to a gradually negative mindset. This "greasy" state undoubtedly presents a challenge for middle-aged men, requiring them to actively address it and rediscover their passion and vitality for life.

Middle-aged men, often described as "greasy" or "oily," are filled with self-satisfaction and despair. They pride themselves on maturity and make no attempt to conceal the marks of time. It's often said, "May you leave home half a lifetime and return still a youth." However, reality often contradicts this aspiration. Many return burdened with the vicissitudes of life, utterly greasy. This greasiness isn't just about outward slovenliness, but also about inner worldliness and complacency. These men believe they understand the true meaning of life, yet often live a muddled and unfulfilling existence. They no longer yearn or expect anything, losing their passion and drive. This phenomenon reflects the deep-seated predicament of middle-aged men and has become a negative stereotype of them. Facing a storm, a 54-year-old man chose perseverance rather than giving up. This reflects his unwavering determination to fight for his family, but also exposes the bitterness and helplessness of the middle-aged "greasy" man. They face the pressure of children and career plateaus, a double blow that makes it difficult for many middle-aged men to escape the fate of being "greasy." This greasiness stems both from physical limitations and the heavy burden of life itself.

In fact, when a person truly matures, or is almost like a living dead, it is when they truly understand themselves.

People often say that "time is a cruel mistress," not only changing a person's appearance but also frequently affecting their state of mind. When we reach middle age, we may discover that some things we once cared so much about are not as precious as we imagined. Reaching middle age, we no longer aspire to be the "center of the universe," but only hope to be an insignificant yet needed person on this vast earth.

Middle-aged people learn to simplify. Reaching middle age, one suddenly feels a slowing down. In middle age, you realize that the world is as wonderful as the stars, and that there are perhaps only a few things you can truly control.

Zeus was like that.

When on Earth.

Zeus's state of mind is completely different now.

At that time, Zeus firmly believed that he possessed the mandate of heaven.

He can lead the Olympian pantheon to unprecedented glory.

He has vast territories worth conquering!

He has an endless world waiting to be explored!
He never lost heart or feared his enemies; he might fail, but he firmly believed he could rise again.

Although Zeus was a scoundrel, a tyrant, and a scoundrel back then, he was by no means greasy; he had far too many ambitions to fulfill.

But what about Zeus now?
He saw the universe clearly, and he also saw himself clearly.

He is nothing!

His pride and his ambition were completely shattered on the day the Celestials descended.

On that day, he discovered that he had called himself a god, but was nothing more than an experiment that other, more powerful beings would never even look at.

He did nothing.

His creator wanted to destroy them.

For the first time, he experienced what ordinary people felt when facing themselves.

That feeling of powerlessness still makes Zeus tremble whenever he recalls it.

He also learned the truth about Earth.

They weren't some naturally divine beings at all, but rather a group of pitiful creatures trapped in a small place... Yes, back then, even the gods didn't actually have the concept of Earth and the universe; they had never been to the universe. Much of what mortals know about the world actually comes from these gods.

It turns out they weren't important at all. They were just experimental subjects cultivated by a group of more powerful gods.

He and the other gods humbly asked their creator why they were being destroyed. Was it because they had not offered sacrifices to the gods? Was it because they had not shown enough respect for the gods?
That's what will bring about destruction?

Isn't it ridiculous? The gods actually think that their destruction is because they didn't respect their own gods... It's so convoluted.

When facing the gods, Zeus did indeed put himself in the position of a mortal... a novel perspective, and quite shameful, but in front of his creator, Zeus showed no arrogance!

The Celestials didn't hide anything; they told them directly.

Destroying them has absolutely nothing to do with them or the people involved. It's simply because the Celestials made that decision.

Then Zeus despaired.

Of course, he could choose to rebel, just as his father devoured his brothers and sisters. If they wanted freedom and the right to live, then they should stand up and overthrow them!
But that time, Zeus backed down.

Instead of leading his brothers and sisters to charge forward as before, he shamefully deserted, hiding in his own temple, indulging in a life of debauchery while awaiting final judgment.

Then he realized... hey, the crisis was over.

A race of gods called the Immortals... at least that's what Zeus thought of the Immortals... defeated the Celestials, and Earth was saved.

However, before Zeus could be happy, the fairies arrived.

Zeus received the immortals with the utmost majesty, hoping that his kingly demeanor would give himself and the Olympian gods a more advantageous position in the upcoming situation.

He even envisioned many scenarios, such as how to use words to intimidate the immortals and deter them from attempting to overpower the Olympian gods.

His plan backfired.

The immortals never played house with him.

Instead, they were informed that Zeus and his so-called gods should all get out of the world!
The future of Earth belongs to humankind!

Zeus was furious; he felt the fairies were humiliating him. He needed to show them his power.

Then the immortal slapped him twice, instantly clearing Zeus's eyes.

Even the immortals were somewhat puzzled.

Why are these idiots so cowardly, hiding like quails when facing the Celestials, yet now they dare to be so defiant when facing an immortal capable of defeating the Celestials?

I don't understand.

To put it bluntly, Zeus is a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong.

The gods were their creators, and Zeus didn't even dare to resist.

But what about the immortals?

We are all Earthlings, we are all the same, who is more noble than whom?
and so……

In short, Zeus and the Olympian pantheon were thus packaged together with the other gods and thrown into the universe to fend for themselves.

This made Zeus understand.

He's nothing special.

After understanding these things, Zeus's mindset underwent a significant change.

He was no longer ambitious.

Instead, they desperately want to hold onto everything they have now!
……

When Gele first encountered Zeus... of course, it wasn't Zeus's real form, just a phantom, and it was even photoshopped... he was indeed intimidated by Zeus's powerful and majestic image.

There was no way around it; having been a god for so many years, Zeus knew all too well how to extract faith from mortals.

Unfortunately, this scheme was quickly exposed.

The Black Death Sword would never allow its wielder to be deceived by the tricks of the gods.

It shattered Zeus's illusion.

A real Zeus appeared.

He was pot-bellied and arrogant.

This enraged Geer once again.

Damn it, the gods are definitely liars!
The first meeting naturally ended unhappily.

Enraged by being exposed, Zeus intensified his efforts to besiege Gere.

Yes, this reaction is exactly like those women who like to take fake photos.

In the era of mobile internet, our phones are flooded with photo editing apps, and many phones even come with built-in filters. Objectively speaking, both photo editing and makeup are polite gestures, which is perfectly acceptable. However, if photo editing goes too far, it often reveals a person's psychology. Sometimes, we see people posting photos on social media, but upon closer inspection, these photos completely lose their authenticity. No wonder some netizens say that the photos are so heavily edited that they're almost unrecognizable.

As the saying goes, everyone has a love for beauty.

Some people strive to perfect their selfies to showcase their best side. Many of my friends are like this, taking hundreds of selfies and then spending almost an hour editing them. Sometimes, they're still editing while eating, even when the food is cold—they're completely absorbed in it. Personally, I think expressing yourself isn't bad, but it shouldn't be about seeking validation from others. A sense of presence gained this way is sometimes very fragile. In other words, the extent of your photo editing is inversely proportional to your self-confidence. Truly confident people don't need to over-edit. Sometimes, simply being yourself is more appealing.

In another scenario, the exact opposite of the previous one, some people are always dissatisfied with their appearance and hope to gain more popularity through photo editing. While it's true that their real appearance isn't perfect, trying to change others' impressions of them in this way is simply another form of escapism.

Personally, I think everyone has the right to express themselves, regardless of whether they are considered beautiful or not. However, excessive photo editing feels like self-deception. It's better to accept your natural appearance and present your true self confidently. We can't choose how we are born, but we can strive to be as authentic as possible. No one is perfect, but you can choose to accept your imperfections.

The last type of person edits their photos simply to appear more stunning to the opposite sex. They hope to be radiant and universally liked. However, this wish will always be dashed when you meet in person. If you truly want to be liked, you must first understand that as a person, you can't expect everyone's admiration. Hiding behind filters will only attract those who only care about looks. Furthermore, all our social interactions aren't online; we all need to step into reality. When you meet in person, once the glamour fades, you'll find that others' perceptions of you will be vastly different. Sometimes photo editing isn't bad, but if you choose to do it to attract the opposite sex, it will only make you feel worse.

Zeus... well, he probably has a bit of everything.

That's why I'm so angry!
Then Gale once again shattered the Pantheon's encirclement.

Then Zeus had no choice but to try to win them over again... He had no other option.

The true gods are not actually very willing to deal with Gehr.

The reason is very simple.

Winning doesn't bring any specific benefits.

Could they be promoted or something?
If we lose, we'll suffer a huge loss.

He just died and went home.

As expected, Georg refused again and severely humiliated Zeus.

Zeus hadn't been humiliated like this in years, so he jumped out and decided to deal with Gell himself.

As a result... after a few blows, Zeus realized that Gere wasn't the kind of lowly henchman he could easily dismiss with a few moves, so he... turned and ran away.

Correct.

That's how cowardly I am!
But that's normal.

Do you think a billionaire would fight to the death with a poor guy?

If you win, you don't show your face; if you lose, you just die.

It's a loss no matter how you look at it!
So Zeus, without any backbone, ran away!
This infuriated Geer.

He knew that gods were shameless, but to be this shameless was unparalleled.

more importantly.

Is this the kind of thing they believe in?
Is there anything more ironic than this?

The gods they've worshipped for thousands of years are actually such useless trash!