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The Ancient One is dead!

Of course, this is only Strange thinks.

Unlike in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he did not die at the hands of Kaecilius.

While Dormammu was invading, the Ancient One secretly opened up the dimension between Earth and the Eye Demon Shuma-Gorath.

Ancient One: "Shuma, reality is not something you can mess with!"

The Eye Demon: "What...?"

Ancient One: "I know I can't beat you, but I can seal you away even if it costs me my old life!"

The Eye Demon: "Wait, I..."

Ancient One: "Hmph, you evil heretic, trying to win with words? Strange, the Earth is yours to deal with!"

Eye Demon: "You son of a bitch!"

That's roughly the situation: the Ancient One died, Strange, wearing the Eye of Agamotto, became the new Sorcerer Supreme. His next duty was to banish Dormammu and protect the Earth.

All of this was clearly seen by Lin Xu in the Mirror Dimension.

A moment later, the spirit of the Ancient One arrived beside Lin Xu.

"Isn't this a bit hasty? Can Strange really believe that?"

"Sure, look at him now."

Lin Xu turned his head and saw Strange holding the Ancient One's 'body' and performing CPR continuously, with snot and saliva gushing out along with his tears.

"Isn't that a very professional technique?"

"Of course he's a doctor."

"Studying medicine won't save the world; he's a sorcerer now!"

After glancing at it a couple more times, Ancient One turned his head and said, "Let's go, I'll take you back. That old man must be getting impatient."

"The timeline of this universe is constantly converging, and Strange's fate is sealed; no one can interfere. But I have a backup plan. When he begins to succumb to evil, this timeline will split again, and there will be another Strange."

"You, along with two Stranges, should hopefully be able to stop him."

What if it fails?

" On this Fixed Timeline, all 16 branches have been destroyed!"

"16? That's so few?"

"This is the meaning of Kamar-Taj's existence."

Before Lin Xu could say anything more, a Black Magic enveloped him, obliterating all his senses of the outside world.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already at the New York Sanctum.

Before he could react, the Ancient One, with a physical body, suddenly appeared in front of him!

"You little rascal, you're finally back!"

Lin Xu then realized that he had gone home...

Within half a day, Lin Xu had grasped the progress on this side. Due to the time branching, the time on both sides was almost the same.

However, in order to wait for Lin Xu's return, the Ancient One deliberately delayed Dormammu's invasion. Don't ask how she did it; it was all thanks to the power of the Sorcerer Supreme.

When do you plan to retire?

"Within a year, but it must be done before Hela is born, otherwise, with Hela, Thanos, Dormammu, and the Dark Strange all coming together, you won't be able to handle it."

"Not necessarily..." Lin Xu thought to himself, if all else fails, I'll ask Old Cyttorak!

Ancient One was speechless. How could this dog Dong be so lucky? As a neutral lawful demon, Cyttorak's strength was below the Five... Four Great Gods and the Living Tribunal, but above all living beings. Ordinary Multiverse- level powerhouses were no match for him. How did he take a liking to this kid?

"Now that you've become a god, you're in an incredibly awkward period. I haven't transcended that state yet, so I can't use the time loop on you. It would take at least ten years to fully convert the divine power of the three Odins."

After a moment's thought, the Ancient One said, "I will dedicate myself to teaching Strange during this time. As for you, do your best. I believe in you!"

"Okay!" Lin Xu turned his head and glanced at the Cloak of Levitation in the cabinet. Seeing that it was facing away from him, he turned around and left without saying a word.

"By the way, how's my other self doing? She's not very angry, is she?"

"Uh, he just retired..." Hearing this, Lin Xu didn't stop walking; in fact, he quickened his pace towards the door.

"I just... Holy crap! Old Deng has no sportsmanship!"

Sure enough, just as he stepped out, a furious roar came from behind him!

Without delay, Lin Xu quickly opened a portal to his own home.

Sure enough, after not returning for a while, the house was covered in dust again, and the cleaning service he hired had been wasted. After thinking about it, Lin Xu decided not to call the cleaning service again this time.

He opened all the doors and windows, rubbed his hands together incessantly, and then suddenly swung them out. A gust of wind appeared out of nowhere, leaving the objects inside untouched. All the dust was swept away by the wind and blown out through the doors and windows!

Winds of Watoomb (refer to Strange's opening ability when Ebony Maw arrives in Infinity Wars )

"Hmm, that looks much better."

I quickly charged my phone and rushed into the bathroom. Although my divine body had already achieved the effect of being free of impurities, taking a bath isn't just about washing away dirt. The most important thing is to enjoy the warmth of the hot water flowing over my body in the shower!

When he came out, his phone was buzzing incessantly on the data cable.

Seeing Tony Stark's call notification, I immediately turned off the sound and pretended not to see it.

"He's disappeared without a word for over two months, this is the second time, and he's not answering his phone!"

Tony's voice suddenly came from behind, startling Lin Xu.

He clearly didn't sense any presence!

Looking in the direction of the sound, Lin Xu was speechless.

A red briefcase was found in the gap between the water dispenser and the wine cabinet; it was the Mark V that he always kept at the company.

No wonder there was no sign of life; this is the power of technology.

"When did you let this thing in? Why didn't the security guard stop it?"

"Oh, they stopped us, but I've bought all the villas in this area except for yours."

"What the hell? You have money to burn but don't give it to me."

"Yes, those villas are all in your name, and the security and property management around them have been replaced by Stark's people."

Lin Xu opened his mouth, and finally uttered two words: "Awesome!"

Having traveled through time so many times, he had forgotten that he was actually a capitalist.

"By the way, where have you been all this time?"

"There are too many to list: San Francisco, Norway, Kathmandu, Brooklyn, Death Valley in California, the Crimson Desert, Ruby Volcano..."

"Stop! I know everything before that. But what's the Crimson Desert? And what's the Ruby Volcano?"

"Wow, you don't even know that? You're illiterate!"

"Ha, why don't you ask me where I went?"

Where did you go?

"DE! Hahaha, you don't know where you are now, do you!"

Even through the Mark 5 and the internet, Lin Xu could imagine Tony's smug expression at that moment.

"Deir ez-Zor- West Asia, on the banks of the Euphrates River, is that so difficult?"

"What? You're not even connected to the internet, how did you know?"

Lin Xu certainly didn't know the abbreviation for Deir ez-Zor, but the timelines of the two universes were the same; it was just that he went to West Asia to do charity work!