Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1006: Tired Ancient One
“Is this evidence sufficient?”

"2000 years ago, humans were faced with the vast universe and the mysteries of life. Their cognition was limited to what they could see with their naked eyes, and they could not penetrate the fog of the microscopic world to prove the existence of cells. However, this does not mean that cells do not exist, but that science and technology at that time had not yet developed to the point where they could reveal their existence."

"Similarly, in this era where we live, technology is advancing with each passing day, but the exploration of the soul is still as vague as looking at flowers in the fog. We cannot easily deny it just because we cannot prove its existence."

Luther said.

"You said that humans are material, which is indeed irrefutable. Science has proven that every cell and every nerve in the human body is made up of atoms, molecules and other tiny particles. However, regarding the soul, no one has ever asserted that it is not a form of matter, right?"

Strange trembled: "Why do you say that the soul is made of matter? What evidence do you have?"

Luther stopped and looked at Mr. Strange quietly, as if waiting for him to calm down.

After a while, he slowly spoke: "The soul is indeed made of matter, but it is a kind of matter beyond our daily understanding. It is not a particle that we can observe through a microscope, nor is it an element that can be measured in a chemical reaction. The soul is more like a special energy, an invisible force that can drive life and give meaning. It is both a part of our body and transcends the boundaries of the flesh. It is the source of consciousness, emotion and wisdom."

Strange could not accept the current situation. His soul seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and wandering outside of his body. He felt an unprecedented fear and helplessness.

The world around him became blurry and distant, and he could only watch his body lying quietly on the ground, lifeless.

He wanted to return to his body, but found that he couldn't do it.

Luther came to his aid, raising his foot suddenly and with a precise and powerful move, kicking Strange's soul towards his body like a football.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and time seemed to stand still, with only Luther's slightly proud "Good shot!"

Echoing in the empty room.

Luther applauded and cheered for him, but Gu Yi looked at His Majesty Luther making trouble in his own territory with an expressionless face.

The moment Strange's soul touched his body, it seemed to be pulled back by a powerful suction force. He sat up suddenly from the ground, his eyes rolling around empty, as if he had just woken up from a long dream and was trying to adapt to this sudden reality.

His body was still trembling slightly. It was a violent reaction to the reintegration of soul and body, which made him feel both strange and familiar.

Everything around him seemed to become extremely strange; even the fragrance in the air made him feel unprecedentedly strange and uneasy.

When he finally regained a bit of his sanity, Strange immediately retreated using his hands and feet like a frightened rabbit. Only after he was sure that he was at a safe distance from the Ancient One did he dare to stand up, his whole body trembling slightly with fear.

"What just happened?"

Strange's voice was hoarse and contained a hint of disbelief.

He looked around, trying to find clues from the details of the environment, hoping to find a reasonable explanation to calm his inner confusion.

For Strange, all this was too unimaginable and completely beyond his previous knowledge and experience.

When a person who has lived in a cognitive framework for a long time is suddenly exposed to a completely unfamiliar reality, his first reaction is often resistance and denial. He begins to frantically search for various possible reasons in his mind, trying to explain this incredible experience with known scientific principles.

His thoughts were like a wild horse running wild, jumping to quantum mechanics and then falling back to neuroscience, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not find a convincing answer.

"What did you put in the tea? Psilocybin or LSD?"

He murmured to himself, as if only in this way could he find a reasonable explanation and bring a moment of peace to his mind.

There must be something in the cup of tea that Gu Yi gave him.

This can't fool him!
Throughout human history, many civilizations have attempted to explore the boundaries of consciousness through drugs. From ancient shamanic rituals to modern psychedelic research, all reflect humanity's desire and exploration of the unknown world.

But even so, he never thought that one day he would become a personal experiencer of this exploration.

Strange firmly believed that no matter how incredible something was, there must be a scientific explanation.

He thought back to cases he had studied in which mysterious events that had been claimed to be paranormal had ultimately proven to be unknown manifestations of scientific principles.

Even the legend of the sacred and inviolable Lord and Son Jesus has been explained by some scholars who are committed to rational exploration using the controversial theory of "group hypnosis".

They believe that those miracle stories that have been passed down through the ages and inspire awe are nothing but illusions woven by people's collective psychology under specific historical conditions.

These scholars firmly believe that the human mind has immeasurable power, which can inspire extraordinary beliefs and illusions in groups, thus giving ordinary things extraordinary meaning.

"In your previous state, your soul was pulled out of your body in an instant, and you were walking in a world that only belongs to the soul."

Gu Yi spoke at this time.

Strange was breathing heavily, sweat dripping down his forehead and wetting his collar.

He tried to use his mind to grasp the incredible things he had just experienced, but the memories were scattered like fragments, difficult to piece together into a complete picture.

He looked up at Ancient One, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment: "Why did you do this? Why did you make me go through this?"

The Ancient One smiled slightly, that smile contained both compassion and severity: "I need you to understand that there are too many things you don't know, Strange. In this vast universe, what we know is just a drop in the ocean. There is no way to wake up someone who pretends to be asleep, but sometimes, with two slaps, he can jump up by himself. For a seeker of knowledge like you, sometimes simple and rough methods are more effective."

Luther looked at Gu Yi in surprise, your words are so authentic.

Gu Yi didn't say anything. She had also been to that place.

(End of this chapter)