Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1004 Ancient One: It’s really annoying that the Emperor of the Galactic Empire has no sense of boundaries

"Soul? Mental power?"

Strange's voice echoed in the empty and mysterious room, with a barely perceptible tremor.

He looked around, his eyes falling on the instruments that were flashing strange lights and the ancient and mysterious symbols, and complex emotions surged in his heart.

His tone was filled with fear and indescribable anger, as if at this moment he was suddenly pushed into a new world that was both dangerous and unfamiliar.

Master Ancient One shook his head helplessly.

In this era deeply shrouded by materialism and scientism, most people have become accustomed to measuring everything with physical objects visible to the naked eye, and often selectively ignore or forget the deeper meaning and value of life.

She sighed softly, and tried to explain to Strange in a calmer and more acceptable tone: "No, Mr. Strange, please allow me to clarify one thing, this is by no means a cult as you understand it. We are conducting an unprecedented exploration, a treatment method that may go beyond the boundaries of existing medical cognition. The core of this method is to explore the inner world of human beings and seek the harmonious unity between spirit and body."

Strange was almost convinced by the Ancient One, but a sudden thought flashed through his mind like lightning - but they still look like a fucking cult!
This thought made Strange smile bitterly. He knew he had to act with caution, so he tactfully put forward his own opinion: "But I must admit that I have reservations about the idea of ​​soul. To be honest, I have never really believed in the existence of the soul."

"Why don't you believe it?"

Just as he finished speaking, Luther, the emperor from the distant Galactic Empire, walked in calmly from the door with his hands behind his back.

His appearance made Ancient One's eyelids twitch slightly, and he muttered to himself: This is Kamar-Taj, a holy place full of magic and wisdom. You are an outsider, especially with your identity, don't you have no sense of boundaries?

What shocked Ancient One even more was that Luther was able to pass through the defenses of Kamar-Taj so easily. You know, even those powerful dimensional demons would find it difficult to do this.

But Luther seemed to be doing something very ordinary, and did not even cause any warning from Master Ancient One.

"Let me ask you, Mr. Strange, why don't you believe in the existence of the soul?"

Luther ignored the Ancient One's subtle emotions and directly questioned Strange. His tone was calm and firm, as if he was having a philosophical discussion rather than a simple conversation.

Although Gu Yi was unhappy, she still knew the basic etiquette of hospitality. She silently served Luther a cup of tea, which was her courtesy as a host.

However, Luther only glanced at the cup of tea and said, "Add honey? I don't like the taste."

When Gu Yi heard this, her heart moved slightly, and then she used her exquisite mastery of time magic to turn back the time of the tea to the moment before honey was added.

This scene not only surprised Luther, but also opened Strange's eyes. He witnessed the power of magic for the first time, but he still believed that it was magic. Luther was surprised because the Ancient One did not use the power of the Eye of Agamotto, but simply transformed the dark power "borrowed" from Dormammu into time magic to control time.

"Throughout human history, people have believed in the existence of the soul for much longer than they have not believed in it."

Luther continued, his eyes passing through Strange, as if looking back at the long history of mankind.

"From ancient civilizations to modern science, countless cultures and religions have explored the existence of the soul. Why, in the modern era of scientific prosperity, do we deny things that were once firmly believed by countless people?"

Indeed, the discussion about the soul has never stopped in human history, and the development of science has not completely denied the existence of the soul, but no conclusive evidence has been found to prove it.

Strange took a deep breath and tried to organize his thoughts: "I am not completely denying the existence of the soul, but..."

He hesitated. "As a doctor, I am used to speaking with evidence. Without solid scientific evidence, it is difficult for me to fully accept such a concept."

Master Ancient One nodded to show his understanding: "Your caution is reasonable, Mr. Strange. Although science and magic seem to be two completely different fields, they are actually both exploring the truth of the world. We at Kamar-Taj do not force anyone to accept our views, but only hope to provide an open platform so that everyone can have the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow."

Luther also smiled and added, "And, Mr. Strange, have you ever thought that maybe science itself has its limitations? Just like Newton's laws of mechanics no longer apply in the microscopic and high-speed fields, maybe the existing scientific framework is not enough to explain phenomena like the soul. This does not mean that the soul does not exist, but that we have not yet found the right methods and tools to study it."

"Just because you believe it for a long time doesn't mean it's right."

Strange looked at Luther opposite him with a serious expression, trying to convince him with his logic and beliefs.

"How many wrong ideas have been held by people for hundreds or thousands of years, but the facts have proven that they are completely absurd? Do I need to give examples one by one?"

There was a hint of impatience in Strange's voice. He was obviously fully confident in his own views, but also dissatisfied with the doubts raised by Luther.

"For example, the ancients believed that the earth was the center of the universe, and the sun and other stars revolved around the earth. This concept was widely accepted at the time and even spread as truth. However, with the development of science, the discoveries of Galileo, Copernicus and others completely overturned this concept. Now, we all know that the earth is just an ordinary planet in the solar system, revolving around the sun. This example is enough to show that long-standing beliefs are not necessarily correct."

Luther nodded slightly, indicating that he partially agreed with Strange's point of view.

"Indeed, there are many such examples in history. However, this cannot be a reason for you to deny the existence of the soul. Who would believe in the existence of cells before it was confirmed? It was not until the invention of the microscope that people could truly see the shape of cells. Can you be sure whether your statement is absurd and believed by others, or a truth that is not believed by others?"

(End of this chapter)