Black Widow's Invitation, Ancient One's Alarm

It was precisely this unremarkable "ordinariness" that made Nick Fury even more convinced.

The magical power Lin Du wielded was far deeper and vaster than anything they could comprehend.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock churning within him.

The world was undergoing unprecedented upheaval, and Lin Du, this enigmatic figure, seemed to be the central key to this transformation.

At the same time, Ava found herself quietly pondering the immense power Lin Du had displayed.

The miracles she had witnessed firsthand in the Sanctum, the battles Lin Du had effortlessly turned around, and that unbelievable scene of life being restored.

All of it filled her with deep respect and fear for Lin Du.

She realized that the world was no longer as she remembered it.

No one could predict what kind of epochal change Lin Du's sudden rise would bring.

But one thing was certain: his appearance would inevitably rewrite the course of history, and he even had the potential to save the entire universe from peril.

As Ava recounted everything, supplemented by the direct visual evidence of the footage.

Nick Fury's curiosity about Lin Du, and his understanding of him, only deepened.

He vaguely sensed that this mysterious figure would likely become a key piece in their future resistance against dark forces.

Thus, Nick gave the order without hesitation to mobilize every available resource.

They were to thoroughly investigate Lin Du's origins and background, and pave the way for working with him.

Before long, a heavily encrypted video quietly appeared on Nick's computer screen.

On the screen, Lin Du stood alone, his back carrying an undeniable air of pride and resolve.

He faced the dark force that seemed capable of swallowing the entire world—Dormammu.

Not only did he not retreat a single step, his gaze became even more resolute.

Magical light gathered in his palm. Three days of arduous training and study erupted in that instant as dazzling brilliance.

Nick stared intently at the screen. As the video progressed.

The expression on his face gradually changed from initial astonishment to utter disbelief and shock.

When Lin Du, in a manner nearly miraculous, used the magical power he had only just learned.

To directly drive back Dormammu and protect the Hong Kong Sanctum.

It was as if countless galaxies burst into brilliant bloom within Nick's eyes.

"Is... is this real?" Nick murmured. Then his eyes blazed with unprecedented fervor.

"Black Widow, no matter what it takes, you must find a way to get Lin Du to join S.H.I.E.L.D.!"

Even after the video ended, Nick could not calm himself for a long while.

He paced back and forth through the room, indescribable emotional waves surging in his chest.

In merely three short days, Lin Du had mastered magic capable of rivaling a cosmic-level threat.

This was not merely a miracle unfolding, but a magnificent display of the limits of human potential.

"A miracle... yeah, I suppose it is?"

Nick Fury murmured, his eyes glinting with anticipation for the future, mixed with vigilance toward the unknown challenges ahead.

Lin Du's arrival seemed to herald the rewriting of the world's fate.

And he, Nick Fury, bore the burden of ensuring that all of it tilted in Earth's favor.

The instant Black Widow cut off communications with Nick,

she practically ran over to Lin Du, her face filled with admiration and impatience.

"Lin Du, I... I can't find the words to describe how grateful and stunned I am."

"Your bravery in fighting Dormammu, and your ability to restore the Sanctum—everything you've done has surpassed everyone's imagination!"

Black Widow's voice trembled slightly, while unprecedented sparks of passion danced in her eyes.

"In the name of S.H.I.E.L.D.—no, I should say on behalf of the entire world—I sincerely invite you to become one of us."

"Your power will be humanity's strongest line of defense against unknown threats!"

Lin Du smiled faintly and did not immediately respond to Black Widow's enthusiastic invitation.

"Black Widow, I'm honored to have your recognition, but let's talk about joining later."

His words carried an otherworldly ease, as though he maintained a cautious distance from belonging to any organization.

What a joke. His original purpose in coming to Kamar-Taj had been to integrate its magic and create spells unlike any other.

As for joining S.H.I.E.L.D., that would take far too much time. Honestly, he had no interest in it.

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned, his gaze sweeping over Ancient One, Mordo, and the others.

"I think it's time to return to Kamar-Taj."

At Lin Du's words, Ancient One seemed to suddenly understand.

Earlier, upon hearing that Black Widow had invited Lin Du to join S.H.I.E.L.D.,

he had been deeply unsettled.

He had originally wanted to entrust the burden of Sorcerer Supreme to Lin Du.

If Lin Du actually agreed to join S.H.I.E.L.D., wouldn't his plans go up in smoke?

With that thought, Ancient One hurried forward several steps, his face filled with a warm smile.

"Yes, let's set out at once."

Before his words had even faded, Lin Du waved his hand, and a Portal appeared out of thin air.

Lin Du, Ancient One, Mordo, and the others filed through it.

Though they had already seen Lin Du use this ability several times,

the sight of him effortlessly opening a gate without even chanting a spell still drew endless amazement.

The Space Gate opened soundlessly, and four figures were immediately swallowed by its mysterious light, vanishing without a trace.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Du and his group had returned to the embrace of Kamar-Taj.

The moment they entered Kamar-Taj, Ancient One, eager to settle matters quickly,

lightly patted Lin Du on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"Lin Du, there are some matters I wish to discuss with you privately. How about we go to my training ground now?"

Lin Du nodded slightly. He could sense Ancient One's barely concealed urgency.

Without another word, he agreed.

Seeing Ancient One in such a hurry,

Mordo and Wong exchanged a knowing glance, both filled with helplessness.

Mordo in particular was overcome with mixed feelings.

At first, he had been secretly plotting how to bring Ancient One down so that he could take his place.

But now, with Lin Du's astonishing strength laid bare before him, he had no choice but to reconsider.

Meanwhile, Lin Du followed Ancient One through Kamar-Taj's twisting corridors.

They went deeper and deeper, until they reached a training ground hidden in the academy's most secluded depths.

The place was broad enough for horses to gallop through, its four walls covered in ancient murals, every stroke a testament to the sorcerers' glorious history.

At the center of the grounds, an enormous magic circle lay quietly spread out, glowing with a soft, faint light.

Ancient One led Lin Du to the front of the magic circle, took a deep breath, and began speaking in a measured tone: