Chapter 498: The Deep Desire of the Soul_1

After listening for a while, Jiang Yu and the others couldn't help but frown. The conversation between Wu Xiangzhong and the survivor Ji Kang was indeed a bit chaotic at the beginning.

However, everyone was still listening carefully to every sentence, afraid of missing any crucial details.

Galaxy III continued to describe, "Wu Xiangzhong asked, 'Before we started talking, didn't you say you'd seen a Paradise just like the one Cheng Ping described? Have you forgotten so quickly?'

"Ji Kang seemed to suddenly remember something, 'The appearance of Paradise is very much like Cheng Ping's description, but I don't remember what it was like inside.'

"Wu Xiangzhong gently smiled and said, 'No matter, perhaps you didn't enter Paradise, and that's why you survived. That's your luck!'

"Ji Kang lamented, 'Then my luck is too bad. Such a wonderful place, why didn't I go?'

"Wu Xiangzhong said, 'I was born on Neptune. Have you ever heard of the resorts there?'

"Ji Kang replied, 'I've heard of them.'

"Wu Xiangzhong said further, 'The resort is not only a place of leisure, but it also has many amusement facilities. When I was a child, it was heaven to me. Yet often, such places are only interesting in anticipation or in memory; when you actually get there, you'll find it not as fun as you imagined.'

Galaxy III explained, "This was Professor Wu providing psychological guidance to Ji Kang, diverting Ji Kang's attention, easing his excited emotions, and simultaneously giving him some psychological suggestions."

It continued to describe, "After hearing Wu Xiangzhong's words, Ji Kang's mood visibly calmed down quite a bit, 'Indeed, things like this often happen in life.'

"Wu Xiangzhong smiled and said, 'It's the anticipation that often breeds the feeling of longing. So, what is it that you are anticipating that makes you yearn for Paradise so much?'

"Ji Kang once again showed his confusion, 'Yeah, what am I anticipating?'

"Wu Xiangzhong followed up on the topic, 'You could describe the process of seeing Paradise, maybe then you would know what you are anticipating.'

"Ji Kang nodded, 'That's a good idea!'

"He then began to describe, 'I studied applied mechanics in college and was responsible for researching the fundamental principles of gravitational sources in the exploratory team.

"'We finally got close to the gravitational source and could see what exactly was this thing that exerted such a lasting force!

"'Because a black hole of this scale would evaporate over time, it couldn't possibly have a lifespan of several million years.

"'If it were the remains of a great civilization, it would be even more astonishing. How huge must it be to have a gravitational force that can alter the orbit of a planetary system?

"'All these questions were about to be answered, and deep down, I was a bit excited.'

Galaxy III then explained from a narrator's perspective, "It was evident that as Ji Kang talked about his experiences, his emotions gradually became stable."

Continuing the description, "Ji Kang started getting to the main point, 'After launching dozens of probes, we all thought we were going to spend the next while waiting, but at that moment...'

"Ji Kang became somewhat agitated again, 'The instruments on the expedition ship suddenly detected a huge energy fluctuation from the direction of the gravitational source!

"'The gravitational field of the source also changed, and right after, Paradise appeared.

"'Yes, we activated Paradise!'

"'Have you ever been between star systems? It's really dark here. In this place, you can truly feel that the universe is indeed a Dark Forest!

"'But at that moment, the aura of darkness was dispelled, and Paradise clearly appeared in front of us!'

"'Whether we are using obsolete optical telescopes or our naked eyes, we can all see the existence of Paradise.

"'Atop a lofty mountain peak stands a magnificent hall! All creatures seem exceedingly insignificant before it!

"'Such an opportunity is rare, and we must hurry to enter the hall, for it can bring us endless joy and happiness!

"'Before the hall, there are countless steps leading up to its doors, where we...'

"Wu Xiangzhong interrupted Ji Kang's narrative, 'Please wait a moment, this is somewhat puzzling. How can a hall have such great allure?'

"Ji Kang suddenly became angry, 'I won't allow you to question Paradise! No one can question its existence!'

"Wu Xiangzhong smiled gently, 'I apologize, I haven't seen such a beautiful sight, so I ask you to please describe it to me, to let me glimpse the beauty of Paradise.'

"Ji Kang's anger vanished instantly, 'I knew it, Professor Wu is a man of insight.

"'That is a hall from the Qin-Han era! Have you visited the Historical City near Jupiter? Just as you have a soft spot for the Neptune resort, I was born on Jupiter, and I was captivated by the sights there on my first visit to Historical City.

"'It's a pity that by that time, I had already begun to study my current specialty, or else I might have opted for a history major.'

"'In Historical City, there are large clusters of ancient buildings from various dynasties of the Ancient Eastern Countries, as well as majestic historical constructions such as the Egyptian Pyramids, the Mayan Pyramids, the Hanging Gardens, and so on.

"'Of course, what attracted me the most were the ancient Chinese structures; each era offered something different.

"'And the Qin-Han era hall was always known for its grandeur, which also symbolized the broad-mindedness of the people of that era!

"'So I'm certain that it must be a building from the Qin-Han era!'

"At this point, Ji Kang's smile suddenly twisted, 'That is the ultimate destination of life! I can feel the longing buried in my genes.

"'It's as if a force is calling me, urging me to enter the hall, to obtain the deep joy and happiness in my soul!'"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu and the others wondered if Ji Kang was suffering from a serious psychological illness. What happiness and joy could an ancient hall bring?

Of course, it was more likely that he was under the influence of "Paradise."

Galaxy III continued the description: "After hearing these words, Wu Xiangzhong pondered for a while before saying, 'You are someone who has received a scientific education! Especially in physics, which requires meticulous logic!'

"Ji Kang replied, 'Yes.'

"Wu Xiangzhong then asked, 'So please tell me, what specifically about this hall attracted you?'

"Ji Kang was stunned for a moment before responding, 'Yes, what has attracted me to it? That's not right, it obviously is... but...'

"He held his head, appearing to be in great pain.

"Wu Xiangzhong immediately said, 'It's okay, if you can't figure it out now, you can think about it later. Let's talk more about Paradise.'

"He inquired, 'You mentioned just now that your colleagues had all entered Paradise, is that correct?'

"Ji Kang fell into deep thought, and after a long while, he answered, 'I remember now, there was someone on the steps of the hall, welcoming us.

"'After we all ascended the steps, he said that someone needed to go back and describe the wonders of Paradise to all of humanity.'"