56: Chapter 56: I lived in another world for 28 years!

Jiang Zhe's ironclad evidence was presented.

The livestream chat fell silent; not a single bullet comment drifted across the screen.

Everyone seemed to be contemplating this eerie commonality in the development of human civilizations!

Soon, a golden bullet comment drifted out, its tone incredibly certain.

[Shanshi Archaeology: Professor Li Wenming]: "The data provided by Xiao Yu's Brother is correct; the technological iterations and time windows of ancient civilizations all fall within the same era, spanning no more than ten years. Before crossing vast mountains and heavy seas, humans did not have the capacity for large-scale migration. These data points are indeed the greatest mystery in archaeology—there is no way to prove why global myths are so highly consistent."

Verification from a professional archaeological professor instantly caused the massive audience to boil over.

"Holy crap, Xiao Yu's Brother's conclusion was directly verified by a big shot!"

"It's set in stone. The textbooks say ancient people crossed the ocean via the Bering Strait land bridge—did I learn history wrong?"

"So, our human civilization was really [forced to update]?"

"Oh my god, this is completely different from the history I learned!"

...

In Kyoto, inside a Chinese-style villa.

The Eldest Senior Brother and Third Junior Sister looked incredibly solemn.

There was a hint of horror in their eyes.

Although they specialized in Sinology, they were also privy to some historical secrets.

They never expected history to contain such eerie similarities; it was definitely not something that could be communicated through human effort alone!

The Second Senior Brother slumped onto the sofa, the pride on his face quickly dissipating.

"No, nonsense! This is just Xiao Yu's Brother's one-man show. You can't believe it!"

In the video feed.

Xiao Yu's perception was also being rocked by Jiang Zhe's words.

Global technological iterations, myths, and even skills could all be explained by connecting to the akashic records.

However, the akashic records are inherently invisible and intangible things!

She looked at Jiang Zhe somewhat blankly:

"Brother."

"If our human civilization and human thoughts aren't generated by individuals, but are connected to the external [akashic records]."

"Then what exactly is this record itself like? Does it have a physical foundation?"

This question was extremely tricky!

She was directly asking Jiang Zhe: after saying so much, did he have any real theoretical basis?

Hearing this, Jiang Zhe nodded with satisfaction.

"Currently, in this world, there are indeed no relevant statements or recognized papers describing the existence of these akashic records."

"But!"

As his tone shifted.

"Your brother has researched it myself."

"It's called: 'Zero-Point Field Theory.'"

In this world, this theory indeed did not exist; even the concept of the akashic records was absent.

That was why Wang Chongyang's disciples had looked down on Jiang Zhe.

Because Jiang Zhe's theories were far too cutting-edge.

"Wait, zero-point field?"

Xiao Yu's brow furrowed, feeling a bit of a sci-fi vibe.

She subconsciously argued:

"Wait a second, brother, you're only 24. You'll only be 25 after the New Year."

"You haven't even attended university; this is almost impossible!"

As she spoke, the viewers in the livestream were a bit confused.

"Wait, Xiao Yu's Brother never went to college?"

"Holy crap, have we been listening to a high schooler talk about all this?"

"What the hell? I'm a graduate student listening with great interest, and now you tell me Xiao Yu's Brother never went to college?"

*Hiss*~~ Xiao Yu, you're a bit too quick with your mouth; the mysterious immersion is gone all at once!"

...

After the viewers learned about Jiang Zhe's educational background, the number of people in the livestream plummeted.

For no other reason than that education was too important in this world!

Even if Jiang Zhe spoke with flowery eloquence...

Without an educational background as a foundation, few people would believe him.

Operator Wang looked at the plummeting data on the backend and couldn't help but frown deeply:

"Xiao Yu, what the hell are you doing?"

"I always thought your brother was a graduate student from some school, but... it's true that your brother is a high school dropout!!!"

Even the other operators nearby looked at each other, feeling that things had gone south.

Inside the Principal's office.

Old Wang couldn't help but shake his head.

"Is that something Xiao Yu should be saying?"

The Principal beside him also lamented: "But Xiao Yu is being responsible, at least she didn't deceive her fans. This way, the traffic will likely... decline."

Xiao Wang nodded with satisfaction.

"They don't know Jiang Zhe's true level, but as people who have direct contact with him, how could we not know?"

Xiao Wang immediately took out his phone to send a bullet comment to explain for Jiang Zhe.

Unfortunately, it couldn't stir up any waves at all!

In Kyoto, inside the Chinese-style villa.

The Second Senior Brother jumped up and laughed loudly.

"See, what did I tell you?"

"My intuition is never wrong. Turns out her brother is just a guy who didn't even graduate from high school!"

"Master, once this ends, we can make him lose his reputation entirely. This is the consequence of talking nonsense!"

The Eldest Senior Brother and Third Junior Sister couldn't help but shake their heads in silence.

It would be a lie to say they weren't disappointed.

But it was also true that they admired Jiang Zhe's previous words and actions!

Wang Chongyang was about to say something.

But in the next moment!

Jiang Zhe grinned directly.

"Xiao Yu, the [me] of this world is indeed only 24 years old, just as you said."

"But who told you that the [me] in the state of enlightenment hasn't spent an additional 28 years in its entirety in another world?"

"In that world, your brother was..."

"An Academician-level existence!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the livestream sentiment flipped instantly.

"Wait, wait, something's wrong, this isn't right!"

"What the hell? Even parallel worlds are coming out now?"

"Holy cow, Xiao Yu, is your brother admitting he's a transmigrator?"

"Person above me, transmigrator my ass, this is [Enlightened Memory Awakening]!"

"Holy crap, that's awesome!"

...

Inside the Chinese-style villa.

Wang Chongyang was about to speak when he was so shocked by Jiang Zhe's statement that he stood up.

A sharp light burst from his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"Master?"

The Third Junior Sister noticed her teacher's abnormality and couldn't help but ask:

"What's going on? Why are you like this?"

The Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother also looked at their teacher curiously.

Wang Chongyang took a deep breath to calm the shock and excitement in his heart.

His tone was incredibly solemn:

"What the three of you don't know is—"

"True [Enlightenment] is not just about growth in wisdom and experience."

"It is about how long your consciousness, or your soul, leaves this physical shell."

"Thereby performing a spiritual journey through the Great Void. Ancient texts record some metaphysical predecessors for whom '[Seven days in the mountains is a thousand years in the world].'"

"You think those [mountains] are virtual? You're dead wrong!"

"That is the [consciousness] of the person Traveling the Great Void [staying in the mountains for a thousand years]."

"Finally returning to this physical shell after spending long ages. There are very few who can achieve this."

"And Xiao Yu's Brother actually did it!"

Something so many predecessors throughout history couldn't do...

Was actually achieved so easily by Jiang Zhe?

For Wang Chongyang, who had studied Sinology his whole life, this was a total dimensional strike!

As soon as these words were spoken.

The Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, and Third Junior Sister were all stunned.

Their faces were filled with shock and horror...

The Eldest Senior Brother and Third Junior Sister looked at each other and nodded in bewilderment.

"No wonder Xiao Yu's Brother's performance isn't that of a high schooler at all!"

"What I didn't expect was that he could actually reach this level!"

The Second Senior Brother was now slumped on the ground.

His face was blank...

Could it be that I've been looking down on a big shot who spent 28 years Traveling the Great Void in the mountains?

"No, this is absolutely impossible!!!"

...

On the other side, in the living room of the university faculty housing.

Old Qian and Old Wang were arguing fiercely.

One side argued about education—that nothing Jiang Zhe said or did could be trusted.

Old Wang retorted—that while he lacked education, Xiao Yu's Brother's experience and insight were not those of an ordinary person.

Just as the two were about to start a shouting match.

Old Chen lightly tapped the table. "Don't argue, it's meaningless!"

"No matter what he says next, we just need to record it."

"I have a hunch that Xiao Yu's Brother... what a headache, what is Xiao Yu's Brother's actual name? I never know his name."

"Regardless, what her brother says next will definitely change our perceptions."

"As for whether it's true or false, it doesn't matter—we can verify it ourselves later!"

"It also must be posted on the national university network to let those more professional experts take a look."

"Agreed!" x2

Seeing this, the two professors both took out their laptops, leaned in, and began to record in detail.

...

In the video.

Xiao Yu's beautiful eyes darted around.

"Brother, you... lived in another world for 28 years?"

"Are you... a transmigrator?"

Jiang Zhe felt like laughing and didn't deny it.

"No, but it's not wrong to understand it that way—after all, your brother's consciousness really did stay in another place for 28 years."

*Hiss*~~"

A look of yearning appeared in Xiao Yu's eyes.

As for being a transmigrator?

How could that be possible? She didn't believe it for a second.

Only that her brother had gained enlightenment one night, or perhaps when he almost died from exhaustion that day...

It all made sense now!

No wonder her brother suddenly became a different person that night; it turned out to be...

"Waking from a Great Dream of twenty-eight years!!"

Xiao Yu couldn't help but smile. "My god, only now do I truly feel how miraculous the 'Zhuang Zhou Dreaming of a Butterfly' and 'Waking from a Great Dream' mentioned by ancient sages really are!"

Jiang Zhe patted Xiao Yu's head with satisfaction.

"Yes."

"This case is rare, but it truly exists!"

"Like the late Qing Dynasty doctor Lu Shie; in 1910, he dreamed of the Magic City a hundred years later."

"Including wide roads, trolleybuses, a large iron bridge over the Huangpu River, and underground tunnels—the subway—as well as the connection between Puxi and Pudong."

"Forests of skyscrapers, clean and tidy streets, shops mainly selling domestic goods, and the recovery of foreign concessions."

"Women and men participating equally in social work, holding international expos, and even landing on the moon."

"Finally, he tripped over a door frame in his dream. His wife said he [dreamed at night what he thought of by day], but he firmly believed he had truly seen the future."

"Besides that, instances of ancient people seeing modern scenes... are too numerous to count."

*Hiss*~~"

A person from the late Qing Dynasty could actually see modern Magic City?

Oh my god, that's too incredible!

She hurriedly searched online; it was fine if she didn't check, but checking gave her a shock.

It was true!!

Looking at Xiao Yu's stunned expression, Jiang Zhe continued to explain:

"Xiao Yu, applying this theory..."

"It can even explain you, me, him, and everyone's past lives!"