Lin Du Became the Sorcerer Supreme, Delighting Ancient One

"Lin Du, the power you displayed shook me to my core."

"Your talent and comprehension far exceeded my expectations."

"I firmly believe that you will be Kamar-Taj's hope for the future, the key to protecting Earth from the encroachment of dark forces."

Lin Du listened silently, his expression calm, though he had already guessed most of Ancient One's intentions.

She merely wanted him to contribute to Kamar-Taj.

"However," Ancient One said, her tone turning grave.

"Although your power is strong, without proper guidance and control, it could also become the source of disaster."

Within this training ground filled with ancient wisdom and power,

Ancient One stood with her back to Lin Du at the center of a magic circle and slowly said, "Lin Du, there is something I must tell you."

"This concerns not only Kamar-Taj's future, but also the destinies of both you and me."

Ancient One's words exploded through the tranquil space like a sudden clap of thunder.

Yet Lin Du remained exceptionally calm.

After a brief silence, Lin Du gently shook his head, his tone carrying unquestionable resolve.

"Master Ancient One, I am quite satisfied with my current situation. I have no intention of becoming the Sorcerer Supreme."

Upon hearing this, Ancient One spun around in surprise, her eyes sharp as an eagle's, as though they could stare straight into the deepest hidden corners of a person's heart.

Seeking out that primal desire for power.

Such a refusal was beyond her expectations.

After all, in the hearts of all sorcerers, the position of Sorcerer Supreme was the ultimate dream of a lifetime.

Yet Lin Du was completely unmoved by it.

But Ancient One had no intention of giving up. She decided to explain in detail the supreme glory and power that becoming the Sorcerer Supreme could bring.

She hoped to stir Lin Du's heart and make him change his mind.

"Lin Du, have you ever imagined that once you become the Sorcerer Supreme, you will stand at the pinnacle of the magical world?"

"You will earn the reverence and following of every sorcerer, like the stars guiding travelers through the night."

"Those precious ancient tomes hidden away in the world and sealed for ages contain boundless knowledge and mysteries."

"Only the Sorcerer Supreme can unveil their mysteries and touch the sources of power beyond mortal imagination."

"Your wisdom and power will undergo a qualitative leap at that moment."

"You will have the chance to meet extraordinary sorcerers from every corner of the world."

"You will learn their unique magical arts and grasp the deepest, most fundamental truths of the universe."

"This is not merely a symbol of power, but a key to exploring infinite possibilities."

Ancient One's words carried endless temptation and expectation, inviting Lin Du to enter with her the depths of that dazzling yet alluring magical world.

Ancient One's words brushed over Lin Du's heart, carefully painting a beautiful picture of becoming the Sorcerer Supreme.

An image gradually emerged before him: himself clad in the robes of the Sorcerer Supreme, symbols of supreme glory, holding an ancient and mysterious staff.

Standing atop Kamar-Taj, countless spells gathering within his mind as though all things in the world bowed to his will.

"And," Ancient One continued,

"As the Sorcerer Supreme, you will become the central pillar protecting this world from Shadow Devouring."

"Every choice you make will tip the scales of the entire universe and maintain the delicate balance between light and darkness."

"This is not only supreme glory, but also a weighty responsibility."

As for Lin Du, he did not seem particularly concerned with such a heavy responsibility.

What he desired was merely to touch upon the deeper mysteries of magic and integrate spells from every corner of the world.

To let the power originating from the depths of his soul bloom into the most dazzling radiance at his fingertips.

To him, exploring magic's endless possibilities was the most thrilling journey of all.

"Lin Du, are you willing to shoulder this burden, become the next Sorcerer Supreme, and protect this world from those unknown threats?"

Seeing that Lin Du had been moved, Ancient One immediately pressed her advantage, leaving him no room to retreat as she posed the question once again.

She had no idea that Lin Du was already beginning to fantasize about the wondrous spells he would be able to master after becoming the Sorcerer Supreme.

Of course, he had no intention of sharing those little thoughts with Ancient One.

Lin Du pondered for a moment, then slowly opened his eyes and met Ancient One's gaze with firm resolve. "To become the Sorcerer Supreme—I am willing to accept this challenge."

The moment those words left his mouth, a smile bloomed across Ancient One's face, satisfaction shining in her eyes as she foresaw a bright future.

She knew that Lin Du did not pursue power or status.

Rather, he sincerely wished to protect this world, and that sense of responsibility was precisely an indispensable quality for a Sorcerer Supreme.

Ancient One took a deep breath, her voice filled with solemnity and anticipation. "Lin Du, your choice will rewrite Kamar-Taj's destiny and lead the future of the entire world into a new chapter."

"From this day onward, you are the light of hope for us all, the source of our pride."

Lin Du nodded lightly, an unprecedented sense of mission surging within him.

Ancient One's greatest concern was nothing more than the fear that those evil dark magic forces would rise again.

Therefore, she eagerly hoped that Lin Du would take up the burden of the Sorcerer Supreme and absorb the power of other sorcerers for his own use.

At the same time, Master Ancient One slowly extended her hand, and an ancient, mysterious tome appeared above her palm as though it had crossed through time and space.

The tome emitted a gentle yet impossible-to-ignore glow.

She held the tome out before Lin Du. "This is Kamar-Taj's most precious inheritance, and also the secret manual every Sorcerer Supreme must study."

"From this moment onward, your journey of cultivation officially begins."

Lin Du accepted the weighty tome, indescribable joy rising within his heart.

He had not expected Ancient One to hand the secret manual over so readily.

The instant his fingers touched the yellowed pages,

A voice quietly sounded in his mind.

[Contact with Kamar-Taj Secret Manual detected. Magic Fusion Program activated.]

Lin Du's heart jolted. He immediately closed his eyes and focused, immersing himself completely in the mysteries of the secret manual.

His soul seemed to be drawn into a vast and boundless universe, where the stars shone brilliantly and magical elements intertwined like threads, endlessly twisting and spinning.

He experienced unprecedented shock and power as his soul resonated wondrously with the magical elements of the universe.

Every cell in his body seemed to leap and rejoice.

[Fusion begins: Spatial Rift Art, Portal, and Virtual Space Construction.]

Watching three entirely different forms of magic merge at the same moment, Lin Du was secretly astonished.

What earth-shattering magic would be born from the union of these three?