Chapter 715 438: The Essence of Existence

Dr. Chen is the specialist in the therapy of consciousness reconstruction cycle; he has encountered many patients before.

He has seen many "Transmigrators" like Su Mo, so he does not show confusion or surprise at this moment, but patiently offers advice.

"Xiaosu, I understand how you feel right now. Many patients like you, though clear-minded, still struggle with unresolved thoughts—it's like an actor too deep in character."

"But you must recognize that this here is your real world. No matter how spectacular the consciousness construction process was, ultimately it is fake; just consider it as a dream."

"That's not a dream!" Su Mo almost shouted, clenching his fist and shouting hoarsely, "It's not a dream, nor fake!"

"Over there, I lived a new life, experienced personal growth. I remember every day, every single incident, and every person I met. That is a real world!"

Dr. Chen is experienced in comforting patients' emotions, maintaining calmness as he says: "I sincerely apologize, Xiaosu, it was wrong of me to call it a dream, as consciousness reconstruction is indeed different."

"I acknowledge that world as real, just as Descartes said: I think, therefore I am. From a material perspective, it was indeed a consciousness signal appearing in your neuron."

"Who can guarantee that our real world isn't some kind of advanced biological consciousness signal? Thus, from an objective standpoint, your Dawn Realm does indeed exist."

At this point, Dr. Chen changes direction: "However, you must understand that with your awakening, you are no longer there."

"As you youngsters say, you've 'transmigrated' again. Before, you transmigrated from the real world to the Dawn Realm, now you've transmigrated from Dawn Realm back to the real world."

"You mentioned having your own life in the Dawn Realm, which is true, but doesn't the real world also count as your life?"

Seeing Su Mo fall silent, Li Huishu quickly interjects, speaking from a mother's perspective, she soothes: "Honey, listen to the doctor, it's time to wake up."

"Once your health is restored, let your dad take a vacation, and the three of us will travel together for relaxation. Didn't you mention wanting to dress in a Wizard Robe to Universal Studios earlier? We'll wear it together with you!"

Su Mo gritted his teeth, his breathing became difficult, he tightly clutched the hospital gown at his chest, exerting so much force that his nails almost dug into the flesh.

"He seems uncomfortable, quickly, quickly, let him lie down," Dr. Chen hurriedly stepped up to support him.

Su Mo did not lie down; instead, he reached backwards grabbing Dr. Chen's sleeve and said tremblingly: "Doctor, I'll heed your words, I just ask one thing of you. Regarding what I ask next, please don't conceal anything or deceive me."

At this point, Dr. Chen could only agree: "Go ahead, as long as it's something I know."

Su Mo: "Is there any way for me to return to that world?"

"I assure you, I will live well in the future, but don't lie on this question, I want to know the answer!"

Dr. Chen instinctively exchanged glances with Su Xun and Li Huishu.

As parents, naturally they hoped Dr. Chen would cut off Su Mo's thoughts completely, for the child's own good.

However, after pondering for a moment, Dr. Chen still spoke truthfully: "Xiaosu, we doctors deal with facts, let me frankly tell you."

"First of all, if you mean to bring your body to that world, of course, it is impossible. As I mentioned earlier, that world is merely a consciousness signal without an entity like the real world."

"However, if by returning, you mean on a consciousness level... although I haven't researched it specifically, personally I think there is a theoretical possibility."

"The principle isn't complicated. If that consciousness signal could be replicated and connected to human neurons, theoretically that completes the consciousness transmission, achieving your idea of 'returning.'"

Hope ignited in Su Mo's eyes as he urgently asked: "So I can actually go back, right?!"

Dr. Chen adjusted his glasses, saying somewhat awkwardly: "Xiaosu, perhaps I didn't clarify before, leading to your unrealistic expectation."

"I only said there is a theoretical possibility; there is a chasm between theory and practice, consciousness transmission technology currently has no viable model, and the present technological level cannot achieve it."

Su Mo said without hesitation: "As long as there's a theoretical possibility, that's enough. From now on, I'll study this technology; whether it takes ten, twenty, or even thirty, fifty years—I am young, and I'll dedicate my life to researching it."

Dr. Chen didn't expect such a response, having never encountered such a stubborn patient, he smiled helplessly: "Xiaosu, you can't push yourself over this; you must face reality."

"Even if we take the most unlikely case, and consciousness transmission technology is developed by you, what then? Your consciousness signal data has already ceased to exist."

Su Mo's expression froze, he asked blankly: "Why doesn't it exist... Couldn't it have been recorded during my treatment?"

Dr. Chen sighed: "As I said earlier, this is a new frontier therapy recently introduced, our primary goal is surely to ensure effectiveness."

"Regarding other aspects, such as recording consciousness signal data the whole time, was not considered in the current research scope."

He pursed his lips, giving Su Mo the final answer: "In other words, the moment you woke up, the Dawn Realm you visited vanished; it existed once, but you can never find it again."