Lin Du Effortlessly Wields Magic, Shocking Mordo and Wong

"Lin Du, thank you so much." Wong and Mordo spoke at the same time, their words filled with sincerity.

Yet neither could bring himself to look away from Lin Du.

That battle against Kaecilius just now seemed to have been nothing more than a small display of Lin Du's strength.

That seemingly effortless victory left Mordo and Wong, who had followed close behind, utterly shaken, their hearts churning.

Baron Mordo frowned deeply, his gaze shifting back and forth between Lin Du and the fallen Kaecilius, his emotions in turmoil.

The Ancient One had once warned them that dark power was like a double-edged sword. If wielded poorly, it would turn and wound its user.

But now, Lin Du's control over that dark power appeared to have reached an unfathomable level.

Not only was there no sign of losing control, it instead made him seem all the more formidable.

"Master Ancient One, do the dangers you spoke of truly still exist?"

The doubts in Mordo's heart spread like wildfire, impossible to suppress.

Beside him, Wong wore a complicated expression. His eyes held both shock and deep self-reflection.

He knew that Lin Du had gone from being a complete outsider who knew nothing about the world of magic

to casually defeating a powerhouse like Dormammu in only a few short months.

Such speed, such accomplishments, completely shattered their understanding of magical cultivation.

"Have we... all underestimated Lin Du too much?" Wong muttered, his voice filled with disbelief.

"Only a few months..." The number spread through the crowd in hushed whispers.

To sorcerers who had trained painstakingly for years, even decades, Lin Du's rate of progress was simply unimaginable.

Their faces showed jealousy, envy, but above all, stunned disbelief.

This simply was not something a mortal could accomplish.

Then Lin Du turned his gaze toward Wong and Mordo.

"Do you think you have what it takes to defeat Kaecilius?"

Wong and Mordo exchanged a look, unwavering determination gleaming in their eyes.

Though the power Lin Du had just displayed had left everyone deeply shocked, they knew in their hearts

that as disciples of the Ancient One, they too possessed pride and strength that could not be underestimated.

Wong took a deep breath and said in a low, firm voice, "Perhaps we cannot do what you did and subdue an opponent in a single strike."

"But if we give it everything we have, I firmly believe we have the ability to defeat him."

Mordo nodded and added, "That's right. The magic and techniques the Ancient One taught us are our solid foundation. More importantly,"

"we carry an unwavering conviction to protect the Sanctum and protect this world."

"As long as our hearts are united and we stand shoulder to shoulder, there is no hardship in this world we cannot overcome."

Hearing their words, Lin Du could not help but chuckle.

Not long ago, these two had been struggling under the combined assault of Kaecilius and Dormammu's followers.

Yet in the blink of an eye, they displayed an unprecedented resolve and courage, giving Lin Du an entirely new impression of them.

"Not bad. I can already feel your determination." Lin Du nodded slightly, approval shining in his eyes.

"But determination alone is far from enough to stand against the forces of darkness."

"You also need greater power and wiser minds."

The moment the Ancient One received word of the sudden chaos at the Hong Kong Sanctum, she hurried through a Portal to provide support.

However, the instant she stepped through the gateway connecting the two places, the sight before her left her rooted to the spot.

The earth-shattering battle she had expected, with elements raging everywhere, had not taken place.

Instead, an extraordinary calm had settled over the Sanctum plaza.

The air still faintly carried the scent of smoke.

But when she looked around, aside from a few minor signs of damage, everything was surprisingly orderly.

Several robed sorcerers were busy comforting the frightened believers.

As for the mysterious force that had attempted to invade the Sanctum, it seemed to have vanished overnight without leaving behind the slightest trace.

The Ancient One's brows knitted tightly together. Her heart was filled with conflicting emotions: relief at surviving the disaster, mixed with incomprehension and confusion.

She strode toward Mordo, who was directing the cleanup, her face filled with disbelief.

"Mordo, what exactly happened here? The report I received clearly said that the Sanctum was under siege."

A faint, incredulous tremor seeped into the Ancient One's voice.

Whenever the Sanctum had been attacked in the past, she had always needed to personally come and clean up the aftermath,

and sometimes it had even been impossible to fully restore the Sanctum to its original state.

Yet now, this stretch of the Sanctum beneath her feet looked as though it had never weathered any upheaval at all, leaving her deeply shocked.

She urgently wanted a reasonable explanation from Mordo.

Hearing her voice, Mordo turned around. At the sight of the Ancient One, relief flashed through his eyes before he let out a soft sigh.

"Yes, Master."

"About two hours ago, a group of dark creatures of unknown origin launched a surprise attack."

"Their power was beyond imagination, and we were nearly driven into despair."

"But at the critical moment, Lin Du stepped forward."

"Lin Du?" The memory of Lin Du defeating her surged through the Ancient One's mind as if it had happened yesterday.

Yet while Lin Du had been able to defeat her when she had still been weaker, what ability did he have to contend with Dormammu, the ruler of the Dark Dimension?

But as she looked at the Sanctum before her, now restored to tranquility, the Ancient One thought it over and over and could not find a second person capable of defeating Dormammu like this.

"That's right, Master." Mordo's voice carried unquestionable certainty.

"The strength he displayed was a miracle unlike anything we had ever seen."

"On his own, he not only blocked the enemy's relentless offensive, but counterattacked until they were forced into retreat after retreat."

"Even the remnants Dormammu left behind turned to ash before his power and vanished without a trace."

Mordo's words brimmed with admiration. Even an experienced sorcerer like him could not help but see Lin Du in a new light.

He could clearly sense that the power Lin Du had revealed had already far surpassed that of his master, the Ancient One.

The Ancient One listened in silence, her heart surging with emotions, the shock impossible to describe.

Only then did she truly realize that the darkness Lin Du wielded was far deeper and more powerful than the limits of ordinary imagination.

Her heart was filled with both astonishment and joy.

She had always known Lin Du possessed limitless potential, yet she had never expected his growth to be as swift as a rocket soaring into the sky.

An unprecedented sense of relief lightened her heart. The burden she had carried for so long had finally found shoulders she could entrust it to without worry.