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

"I sense an extreme fluctuation of cosmic energy," Strange said, waving the scepter in his hand to form a protective barrier, temporarily curbing the spread of Lin Nan's power. "This young man should not exist in our universe. His power is disintegrating the reality we know."

Tony looked at Strange anxiously, "What should we do then? If his power continues to get out of control, we'll all be doomed."

Lin Nan felt as if his whole body was enveloped by a cold void. His consciousness floated in the darkness, unable to grasp anything concrete. Fear surged like a tide, and he didn't know where he was, let alone what would happen next. His power seemed to have its own consciousness, so strong that he couldn't control it, making him feel like a puppet being manipulated by power.

"I... I can't go on like this..." Lin Nan struggled in his heart, trying to regain control of his body. But every time he tried to concentrate, the darkness of nothingness became stronger, as if mocking his powerlessness.

At this moment, Lin Nan's consciousness seemed to have passed through endless darkness, and he suddenly felt a familiar warmth. It was his past memories, peaceful daily life, his parents' smiles, his friends' jokes, and those ordinary days he had imagined countless times. These memories made him forget his fear temporarily, as if giving him a little strength.

"I can't let this power consume me. I must...I must hold on." Lin Nan said to himself, forcing himself to recall more details. Those warm memories gradually made his consciousness clear. He knew that he had to fight against this illusory power in order to regain control of his own destiny.

Just as he was trying to calm his mind, he suddenly felt an external force interfering with his consciousness. The force was gentle and firm, as if it was guiding him out of this dark ocean. Lin Nan instinctively felt that Doctor Strange was using some kind of magic to try to pull him back from the edge of nothingness.

“Lin Nan, listen to my voice,” a low and calm voice echoed in his consciousness, “You must concentrate and follow my guidance to find the exit again.”

Lin Nan tried hard to respond, but found that he could not make any sound. He could only call out silently in his heart, trying to convey his distress signal to Doctor Strange. At the same time, he felt that the power of nothingness outside his body was still eroding him, which made him realize that time was running out.

"I... I must do something..." Lin Nan struggled internally. He knew that he could not allow the power of nothingness to continue to wreak havoc. Otherwise, he would not only lose himself, but might also bring irreparable disaster to the world.

Doctor Strange outside obviously sensed Lin Nan's struggle, and he increased the strength of his magic, injecting more light into Lin Nan's consciousness. Gradually, Lin Nan began to see the light, a faint light leading to the outside world, as if calling him to move forward.

"Quick! Grab that light!" Doctor Strange's voice sounded again, this time with a hint of urgency, "Only you can choose, to be swallowed by nothingness, or to take control of your own destiny again!"

Lin Nan tried his best and concentrated all his will to get closer to the light. As he worked hard, the light gradually became brighter, as if a door had opened. On the other side of the door was the world he was familiar with, the world with Tony, Thor, and other superheroes.

Finally, Lin Nan felt as if he was being pulled by some powerful force, and his consciousness instantly returned to reality. He suddenly opened his eyes and found himself lying in the medical cabin of the Avengers headquarters, with complex magic runes all around his body, and Doctor Strange standing beside him, holding a glowing scepter in his hand.

"You're back." Doctor Strange breathed a sigh of relief, put down his scepter, and a look of fatigue appeared on his face.

Lin Nan had not yet fully recovered from his experience. His breathing was rapid and his heart was beating violently, as if he had just walked through the gates of hell. He raised his hand and saw that the familiar black energy was still surrounding his fingertips, but compared to before, this energy seemed to have become more docile and no longer as aggressive as before.

"I... am still alive?" Lin Nan's voice was a little hoarse. He couldn't even believe that he could escape from that desperate state.

"Yes, you are still alive," Doctor Strange nodded, with a hint of comfort in his tone, "but your power is still unstable. You need to learn how to control it, otherwise you may not be so lucky next time."

Lin Nan was silent for a moment, with complex emotions in his eyes. He knew that he was no longer an ordinary programmer, but a being with great power. However, this power did not bring him the satisfaction he imagined, but instead made him feel fear and uneasiness.

"I don't know what to do..." Lin Nan whispered, his voice full of confusion.

Doctor Strange looked at him with a thoughtful expression. "We have all faced such a choice before, not knowing the source of our power, not knowing how to deal with it. But you have to understand, Lin Nan, this is not just a battle for you alone. We will all help you until you can fully master it."

At this time, Tony walked in. When he saw Lin Nan regain consciousness, a relieved smile appeared on his face. "Hey, kid, it seems you really made it. Welcome back to reality."

Lin Nan forced a smile, but it still contained a hint of fatigue and worry. "Tony, how can I...how can I control this power? If it gets out of control again..."

Tony walked over to him and patted his shoulder. "Controlling power is never easy, especially for someone like you. It takes time, training, and trust in yourself."

Lin Nan looked up and saw Tony and Doctor Strange. These two superheroes who once existed only in his imagination were now in front of him, and they were trying to help him control his power. At that moment, he felt a little comforted, at least he was not alone.

"I will try my best," Lin Nan nodded firmly, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, "I will learn to control it and prevent it from hurting others again."

Doctor Strange looked at him with satisfaction, and then said to Tony: "He needs some time to recover, and in the meantime we have to find a better way to help him control the power of nothingness. I can take him to Kamar-Taj, the environment there may allow him to better master these energies."

Tony thought about it for a moment and nodded in agreement. "Okay, I'll continue my research here and hope to find some technical means to stabilize his power."