The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2347

The movement of the fragments of the Black Death Sword and the movement of the fragments of Thor's Hammer may sound like they happened one after the other, but to outsiders they were essentially happening simultaneously.

At Thor's call, the fragments of Mjolnir hurtled toward the fragments of the Black Death Sword.

Ding Ding Ding!
A series of metallic clanging sounds.

Thor's hammer tried its best to knock away the fragments of the Black Death Sword, but the fragments stubbornly flew towards Gale.

Perhaps realizing its own fragments were ineffective against the Black Death Sword fragments, Thor's Hammer simply accelerated, charging towards Gale with the Black Death Sword fragments in its grip. Since it couldn't stop him, it would take him down with it... Of course, it wasn't that extreme; it was just a different approach. It simply used the Black Death Sword fragments as a weapon to pierce Gale.

Whoosh whoosh! ! !
With the 'help' of the Thor's Hammer fragment, the Black Death Sword fragment suddenly increased in speed.

Speed ​​is power!

Ger was undoubtedly shot through!
Then Ger screamed in agony!
This was something that would never have happened before.

Even when Ger was chopped into pieces before, he wouldn't scream... It wasn't that he couldn't feel pain! It was that the power of the Black Death Sword helped him suppress it. Now that the Black Death Sword is shattered and its power is much weaker, it naturally can't help him anymore. So all this pain falls on Ger!
I never knew before that being shot through the body would hurt so much!
Of course, it's impossible for Ger to be completely without pain sensation; in fact, it would be quite a bad thing if a person didn't feel pain!

Pain is a sensation that almost everyone experiences from birth—from injections and falls to bumps. People generally consider pain an unpleasant feeling. But in reality, it's extremely important to the human body!
We can understand the generation of pain as an information "highway." When humans encounter external harm, nociceptors in the skin convert the stimulus into electrical signals, which are transmitted to the spinal cord along the nerve fibers of primary sensory neurons. After initial integration, these signals reach the thalamus via the spinothalamic tract and are then transmitted to the sensory cortex of the brain, ultimately producing the sensation of pain. The morphological theory posits that the body is covered with sensory nerve endings capable of sensing external stimuli. Due to differences in the intensity, location, and range of these stimuli, different numbers of nerve endings are excited, each releasing impulses at different frequencies, thus causing different sensations. Since pain evokes such anger, is it truly all harmful and without benefit? The answer is, of course, no. The purpose of biological evolution is not simply for an individual to survive, but for a group to survive and reproduce as much as possible. Clearly, traits that have been inherited to the present day must be advantages resulting from natural selection. Although pain causes physical discomfort and even triggers extreme emotions, it is also a protective mechanism for humans. Pain is one of the important bases for the brain to obtain information. When humans suffer external harm, it constantly reminds the body that it may be in danger and needs to take timely precautions. Pain sensation also ensures the brain's rapid information gathering and response. The human brain contains a substance called endorphins, similar to morphine, which has a strong analgesic effect. After injury, pain stimulation causes the brain to produce these substances, temporarily alleviating pain and allowing the body to escape danger. The more severe the injury, the more concentrated the secretion, and the lower the pain sensation. The same principle applies to fighting; a minor scrape on the foot might cause unbearable pain in normal times, but a hard punch in a fight can feel incredibly powerful. In emergencies, the release of adrenaline can also improve concentration and efficiency in handling dangerous situations. Without pain, people often cannot make accurate judgments about their environment, even if they are already injured without realizing it. In reality, there exists a group of people without pain sensation, known as those with congenital analgesia. The loss of pain sensation not only fails to improve their quality of life but also causes them immense suffering. Because they cannot feel the harm their bodies are inflicted, they might unconsciously place their hand on a flaming plate or be cut by a blade without reacting. Children with this condition have 3 to 5 times the normal level of endorphins in their brains. The intense pain relief makes them completely unaware of external harm, often leading to their premature death before their parents even notice the symptoms. The most famous example in history is an American girl named Gobi Kinras. She had a particular fondness for biting her nails, sometimes biting them until they were bloody and even exposed bone, but she never cried. She also had a penchant for biting her tongue, and was hospitalized multiple times due to swelling and dehydration. The British Daily Mail once reported on a pair of Indian siblings with analgesia who, lacking pain sensation, had their own fingers bitten off, yet they didn't cry—a form of self-harm.

Gel could feel pain, but under the influence of the Black Death Sword, his sense of pain was distorted.

But this distortion no longer exists.

So that feeling of being torn to pieces came back.

But... how should I put it?

A person's ability to endure suffering becomes extraordinary if they are in a state of prolonged pain.

There is something to say.

That means if a person can endure hardship, then there will be endless hardship to endure!

In his life, Ger has endured almost every kind of hardship imaginable!

On the contrary, physical pain is nothing to him!
Humans are incredibly amazing creatures, with an amazing ability to adapt!
Even if the human body loses part of a lung, a kidney, spleen, appendix, gallbladder, tonsils, limbs, sensory organs, sex organs, and six ribs, it can still live a good life! Isn't that incredible? Actually, this is all thanks to the human body's amazing recovery and adaptability. First, the human body possesses a capacity called "compensatory enhancement," meaning that when one organ is damaged, other organs will compensate for its function, allowing the body to continue operating normally. For example, if one kidney loses its function, the other kidney will take over the entire workload, ensuring normal metabolism. Second, the human immune system is also a very powerful safeguard. Even if the body loses immune organs like the spleen and tonsils, other immune cells can still protect the body from disease. Finally, we must mention the human body's psychological adaptability. When the body changes, people adapt to the new physical condition through self-regulation and psychological therapy.

In other words, due to the influence of the Black Death Sword, I hadn't experienced that kind of pain for too long.

So suddenly experiencing that kind of pain again was a bit too much for me!
Kogel's incredible endurance is evident from the fact that he was the only one left in his family!

As mentioned above, the human body's ability to adapt is truly astounding.

What's more, Ger isn't even human... Given the living conditions on their planet, it's a miracle that intelligent beings can survive and thrive. Under such circumstances, natural selection would allow Ger's race to have a physical endurance far exceeding that of humans, not to mention that Ger is the most ruthless of them all!

So even though he screamed in agony, Geer managed to hold on!

The power of the Black Death Sword is still within Gale's body, so his injuries can still heal!

So he won't die anytime soon!
Since we can't die, let's try again!

"Come!!!"

The fragments of the Black Death Sword could still sense Gale's call, so they turned and flew towards Gale with a whoosh.

Upon seeing this situation, Thor's hammer didn't hesitate and continued!

*Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!*

Keep passing through!

This time, Kogel didn't even utter a sound, but his eyes were wide open to the extreme, and a tear of blood flowed from the corner of his eye.

He managed to hold it in, but the pain was still real!
There's more to it than that. Here's a little-known fact.

Humans can tolerate pain, but the pain is not lessened in the slightest by enduring it!

So, you'll feel the pain just the same way you always have!

When the body experiences pain, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, triggering a "stress response." This leads to an increase in the secretion of hormones such as adrenaline, which in turn causes a faster heartbeat, vasoconstriction, and ultimately, an increase in blood pressure. This response is a self-protective mechanism of the body in response to stimuli.

At the same time, excessively high blood pressure can cause some blood vessels to rupture... This is why Ger was bleeding just now; the blood vessels in his eyeballs burst, so...

“Come again!!!”

Gel is currently helpless against the fragments of Thor's hammer, but he knows one thing: no matter how powerful Thor's hammer is, it's still just an object, not a living thing. It can certainly wield some power, but without someone using it, there's not much it can do!

It's just a matter of who can endure more, isn't it?
This is precisely where Geer is most confident!
As for physical pain... well, compared to the hell he had experienced, that was utterly insignificant.

Someone once compiled a list of six of the most desperate and painful ways to die in the world!
Dehydration. We all know that the human body is over 60% water, but when dehydration exceeds 2% of body weight, the dehydration process has begun. The most obvious reaction is thirst; the kidneys absorb water, leading to reduced urine output; sweating also decreases; body temperature gradually rises; heart rate increases; and blood becomes thicker due to dehydration. When dehydration reaches 4% of body weight, you begin to experience headaches, skin atrophy, and stop sweating, leading to poor heat dissipation and a continued rise in body temperature. Due to the significant reduction in body fluids, blood volume also decreases, easily causing fainting. When dehydration reaches 7% of body weight, blood pressure becomes difficult to maintain, and various organs are damaged. When dehydration reaches 10% of body weight, body temperature spirals out of control, and excessively high temperatures can cause failure of vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and heart, leading to death.

The Gere had endured it all. On their planet, the biggest problem was water scarcity; they hadn't seen rain for years. The land had turned a barren, yellow wasteland, and trees and plants had disappeared long ago!

Water scarcity was a constant problem for Geer throughout his life!

Burning to death: The excruciating searing pain. Burning to death is one of the most gruesome ways humans die. The intense heat and thick smoke create a searing sensation that feels like your heart is being torn apart. You will also experience difficulty breathing and intense pain on your skin. Some people trapped in a fire will even scratch grotesque handprints on the walls. This painful process can be long or short. As your nerves are slowly burned away, you will lose sensation and eventually be reduced to charred remains.

This particular person, Ger, didn't go through that process, but he experienced something similar.

That was the scorching sun; in the final stages of his life, he wandered under the sun like a walking corpse! The feeling was no different from being roasted in an oven!

Starvation: Eating Yourself Why is starvation described as eating yourself? How painful is this process? People who starve to death typically go through four stages. In the first few hours of feeling hungry, your body produces glycogen through the liver to maintain normal bodily functions. After prolonged periods without food, your body begins to burn fat, a process that can last for weeks. Therefore, under the same conditions of starvation, heavier people are more likely to survive than lighter people. Once the body's fat is depleted, it begins to consume protein, causing rapid muscle breakdown and hindering the function of other protein-dependent cells. Since hair is primarily composed of keratin, severe protein deficiency can lead to hair loss. In the final stage of starvation, your body has nothing left to burn; organ failure or infection culminates in a tearful farewell to the world.

Needless to say, Ger even felt that if a starvation contest were held, it would be among the best, if not the best, in the entire universe!

That slow, painful sense of despair is more maddening than hunger itself!

Drowning: Drowning is a way of dying by suffocation when you are submerged in water, unable to breathe, and feeling fear and helplessness.

Dante had little say in the matter... He had never experienced a volume of water large enough to drown him in the first half of his life...

Death from freezing: Death from freezing occurs when a person is frozen stiff in an extremely cold environment, their body gradually loses warmth, and eventually stops circulating.

Ibid.

Electric shock: Electric shock is an extremely painful way to die. An electric current passes through the body, causing violent spasms and pain, which eventually leads to cardiac arrest.

This person, Geer, has the right to speak!
Because he had faced Thor three times, and each time he was electrocuted and convulsed!
He just didn't die!

He's experienced three of the six most painful ways to die, so what's there to be afraid of!
Come again!

Again!
What does it mean to be pierced by a thousand arrows?
What does it mean to be cut into a thousand pieces?

That’s it!

Thor was completely stunned!
Although he still didn't trust Ger, he still felt that this man was definitely a warrior!
Asgard's reputation in this regard is beyond question.

Although they are warlike, they never belittle others in terms of reputation... After all, for them, defeating a powerful enemy is more worthy of praise, so belittling the enemy would only make them lose face as well!

Therefore, even enemies will acknowledge each other's strength and courage.

Of course, that didn't stop them from killing each other.

Two different things!