American comics: A salted fish becomes a saint by hanging up

"I understand," Lin Nan finally whispered, his eyes firm, "I will try my best to find this balance and not let the power of nothingness devour me."

Doctor Strange and the Archmage exchanged glances, and then the Archmage nodded slightly and said to Lin Nan: "Remember, your state of mind determines your destiny. Don't let fear and loneliness defeat you, you must learn to control them. Although he still felt uneasy in his heart, he was more determined. He knew that his journey had just begun, and Kamar-Taj would be the place where he would find the answer.

In the following days, Lin Nan began strict training in Kamar-Taj. He learned how to control the power of nothingness in his body, and also tried to balance his state of mind. He found that controlling power requires not only skills, but also peace of mind and determination.

However, no matter how intense his training was, Lin Nan's mind would always reflect on the faces of his friends. The time they had spent together had now become his biggest concern and pain. He couldn't help but ask himself if he could really let go of that emotion, and if he could really find his place in this world full of unknowns.

One day, after finishing his training, Lin Nan sat alone on the steps outside the temple, looking at the mountains in the distance. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, adding a touch of warmth to this ancient place. He felt the loneliness in his heart surge up again, as if an unfillable crack was gradually widening.

"What are you thinking about?" A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him, interrupting his thoughts.

Lin Nan turned around and saw Doctor Strange standing behind him, his eyes gentle and full of concern.

"I was just wondering..." Lin Nan hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Can I really go back to the past? Back to those ordinary days?"

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually disappeared behind the mountains, and the sky of Kamar-Taj was stained with a layer of dark blue-purple. Lin Nan sat on the steps, looking at the mountains in the distance, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. In the past few days, he devoted himself to cultivation, trying to stop himself from thinking about the things that made him feel painful and confused. However, today's dusk seemed to touch a nerve deep in his heart, causing a feeling he had never had before to quietly grow.

"Can I go back to the past?" This question lingered in his mind, but the answer became increasingly unclear. He used to be just an ordinary young man, living an ordinary life, without any special goals or great dreams. Now, everything has changed dramatically. He has gained incredible power, but this power brings not only ability, but also inescapable loneliness and anxiety.

As time went by, Lin Nan gradually realized that he was different from the people around him. Most of the apprentices of Kamar-Taj started practicing since childhood, and their understanding of magic and power has long been integrated into their bones. They can easily control the power of various elements and show amazing skills. Although Lin Nan is also working hard, he always feels that there is an unbridgeable gap between him and them. His power comes from nothingness. This weird and elusive energy seems to resist every attempt he makes, making him feel frustrated.

One day, Lin Nan was doing his daily meditation in the training field, trying to calm his inner restlessness through deep breathing. At this time, he noticed that several apprentices were practicing fighting not far away. Their movements were agile and smooth, and the magic lights were constantly interweaving between them, forming a gorgeous performance. Lin Nan watched them quietly, and a trace of jealousy surged in his heart.

"Why can they control their power so easily?" Lin Nan asked himself. He felt a deep sense of unfairness. These apprentices have been practicing since they were young, and their control over power has reached perfection. But he himself seems to never be able to reach that level. Although he has huge energy, that power is always like an untamed beast, ready to bite back at any time.

At that moment, Lin Nan felt that his self-confidence had suffered a heavy blow. His power was strong enough to shake the entire universe, but in front of these apprentices, he seemed so powerless. The feeling of not being able to fit in and keep up with them made him feel lonely. In the past, he had never envied others. He always believed that everyone had their own strengths and weaknesses. But now, the feeling of jealousy was like a venomous snake entwined in his heart, making him begin to doubt his own value.

Lin Nan's expression became gloomy, and he realized that he had fallen into this negative emotion. He had tried to escape these emotions through cultivation, but they always followed him like a shadow. Perhaps it was this emotion that created a gap between him and his own power, making it impossible for him to control his energy as freely as those apprentices.

At this time, Lin Nan noticed that Doctor Strange was standing not far away, seemingly observing him. Lin Nan looked away somewhat embarrassedly, but Doctor Strange had already walked over, his eyes full of concern and understanding.

"It's normal for you to feel confused and uneasy," he said with a warm strength in his tone. "Everyone goes through this stage when they face their own power."

Lin Nan did not respond. He still lowered his head, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He did not know how to express his inner struggle, especially when facing a man as powerful and wise as Doctor Strange. He was worried that his vulnerability would disappoint the other party and even be seen as weakness.

However, Doctor Strange seemed to see through his thoughts. He continued, "Lin Nan, your power is unique, but because of this, it is also extremely difficult to control. Those apprentices do have rich experience in magic, but they have not experienced everything you have experienced. Don't be frustrated by being different from them. Real power comes from inner peace and self-confidence, not from comparison with others. Looking into Doctor Strange's eyes, he tried to find a little comfort in them. However, the jealousy and uneasiness in his heart still lingered. The brilliance of those apprentices made him feel so dim. He once fantasized about having the power to change the world, but now, he seems so powerless to even control himself.

"I know you're right," she said, with a hint of helplessness in her tone, "but I still can't control this feeling. I know I shouldn't be jealous of them, but... seeing them so relaxed and at ease, I still can't break through myself, which makes me feel frustrated."