Ancient One quickly composed himself, putting on a look of absolute denial as he shook his head and said:
"Using dark magic is, after all, taboo in the magical world. I was reported this time because I acted to help you. You have to admit that, right?"
Lu Xi felt a vague sense of foreboding and asked warily:
"What exactly are you trying to say? Don't tell me you're planning to bail?"
Ancient One's expression stiffened slightly, and he hurriedly defended himself:
"What are you talking about? How is that bailing? I was clearly injured in the line of duty, and I'm about to be removed from office."
"Once the position of Sorcerer Supreme becomes vacant, the mages of Kamar-Taj still won't have grown enough to shoulder such a responsibility."
At that point, Ancient One's eyes lit up, and he finally revealed his true intentions:
"If dimensional demon gods invade again at a time like this, Earth will face utter destruction."
"Lord Lucifer, I can tell from your extraordinary bearing that you are a once-in-a-billion magical genius. You are simply perfect for the position of Sorcerer Supreme. From now on, the great responsibility of maintaining world peace will rest on you!"
Lu Xi's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. Sure enough, he had guessed right. This Ancient One really wanted to dump everything and run.
He hurriedly said:
"I can't even learn magic. Can I still become the Sorcerer Supreme like that?"
Ancient One smiled faintly, a hint of cunning in his eyes:
"Think about it more carefully. Can you really not use magic now?"
Lu Xi was instantly left speechless. Thinking back, after officially obtaining Hell Territory—
As his status as a demon god became complete, he had indeed automatically grasped many spells.
Lu Xi frowned, looking helpless:
"Leaving aside the fact