Surpassed the Aether (3)

Aurora responded, "Aether or not, it's irrelevant to us now."

"We've long since adapted to living without it, altering our practices and perspectives accordingly."

Wang Xiao, still puzzled by her words, pressed further, "But still, wouldn't it amplify your strength—or mine? If Aether were to return to the world tomorrow, wouldn't we inherently grow stronger?"

"Mmm... It's complicated." Aurora sighed, a hint of weariness in her voice. "You see, Aether is akin to a divine element, surpassing all but one entity; it served as our conduit to engage with the world around us, to issue commands, to make them comprehend our intentions in a language they could grasp."

"Consider this: everything around you pulses with life; Aether was once our linguistic bridge to that vitality. It endowed us with the ability to bend reality, bestowed us with what might be called superpowers. It facilitated a deeper understanding of ourselves and the cosmos."