Mordo's Grudge, Lin Du Fuses Hypnosis

As Lin Du stood there in silence, a trace of hidden jealousy flashed through Mordo's heart.

What kind of past was hidden between Master and Lin Du?

Why did Master hold someone she had never met in such high regard?

As his thoughts churned, his hand unconsciously gathered magical energy, preparing to use hypnosis on Lin Du and uncover the secret behind The Ancient One's special treatment of him.

Lin Du, meanwhile, had just fully absorbed the essence of The Ancient One's magic and was naturally keenly aware of the faint magical fluctuations around him.

Yet he did not act at once. Instead, he wanted to see what Mordo was really up to.

Come to think of it, the Baron depicted in the TV series had been surprisingly close to reality.

The future traitor still wore a humble and courteous facade, while his eyes gleamed with a burning thirst for endless knowledge.

Lin Du clearly remembered that it was the accumulation of dissatisfaction and jealousy that had ultimately driven Mordo down the irreversible path of dark magic.

However, in this otherworld, everything seemed to have accelerated, and Mordo's soaring ambitions had revealed themselves before him far earlier than expected.

At that moment, his irrepressible curiosity was like a tender shoot breaking through the soil in spring, restless and eager to stretch itself out.

Just as thoughts surged through Lin Du's mind, Mordo casually reached out a hand and lightly placed it on his arm.

This touch had been one of Mordo's carefully calculated moves, intended to use hypnosis to probe the secret bond between Lin Du and The Ancient One.

But he had not expected that he would walk straight into the "trap" Lin Du had laid.

"You seem rather curious about the connection between me and Master The Ancient One."

A meaningful smile tugged at Lin Du's lips. His heart remained calm, and he had already planned everything out.

For a long time, he had quietly searched for the perfect opportunity to make Mordo's power his own and strengthen himself.

Now, Mordo's "voluntary offering" was nothing less than a heaven-sent opportunity delivered right to his door.

The instant their arms touched, a strange wave of energy suddenly burst through the air.

A calm, profound voice quietly sounded in Lin Du's mind.

"Power is the truest language in this world. Now, let us fuse Mordo's teleportation and hypnosis."

In an instant, all manner of unbelievable abilities surged into Lin Du's mind like the first light of dawn.

The agility of teleportation, the freedom of soaring through the sky, the mysteries of controlling minds, the wonder of astral projection, the wildness of energy explosions, the solidity of force-field construction, and the marvel of summoning all things...

These abilities converged into a torrent, making Lin Du's mental space broader and fuller than ever before.

"Is this... what complete fusion feels like?" Lin Du murmured. The light in his eyes shone brighter than the stars, carrying the unique confidence and excitement of one who had grasped power.

He clearly realized that from this moment onward, Mordo's power had completely merged into his bloodline and become an inseparable part of him.

As for Mordo's hypnosis, which had once left him helpless, Lin Du understood that before a truly powerful opponent, it was merely a fragile dream that could not withstand a single blow.

Therefore, he did not stop Mordo's scheme. Instead, he allowed it to proceed, confident in his own plans.

Mordo stared at Lin Du in utter astonishment, the shock in his heart beyond words.

How was this possible? Why had his prized hypnosis had no effect whatsoever on this seemingly ordinary Lin Du?

He clearly remembered that Lin Du was merely a newcomer who had just begun studying under The Ancient One. How could he have undergone such earth-shaking changes so suddenly?

This string of questions gathered over his heart like dark clouds, plunging him into deep confusion and incomprehension.

Stormy waves churned within him, filled with shock and defiance, yet all that emotion could only turn into helplessness as he watched Lin Du's retreating figure disappear step by step toward his quarters.

The scene shifted.

Lin Du returned to his room, flopped onto the bed, and stared blankly at the ceiling as his mind replayed every moment of his fantastical journey at Kamar-Taj.

After that breathtaking clash with Kaecilius, Lin Du had unexpectedly obtained all of his opponent's power.

Then Mordo had attempted to hypnotize him, only for all those powers to fuse within his body in a wondrous way.

Even part of the energy left behind by Master The Ancient One had quietly awakened, stirring restlessly within him.

But Lin Du was in no hurry to leave the mysterious land of Kamar-Taj.

Because hidden here was an invaluable treasure—the Time Stone, one of the most powerful divine artifacts in the universe.

Possessing it was equivalent to holding the key to manipulating time and rewriting fate.

A mysterious smile inadvertently formed on Lin Du's lips. He knew the time had not yet come, and leaving rashly would only cause him to lose more possibilities.

The next day, the sky had only just begun to lighten, with the first faint glow of dawn appearing.

Following The Ancient One's instructions, Mordo arrived at Lin Du's residence with the first ray of morning sunlight.

His footsteps sounded especially loud amid the stillness, breaking the silence of the early morning.

When he saw Lin Du slowly emerge from his room...

Unlike yesterday, there was a trace of hard-to-detect panic in Mordo's eyes today, the psychological shadow left behind after his failed attempt to hypnotize Lin Du.

Even so, he struggled to maintain an outward appearance of calm, forcing a faint smile onto his lips.

"Lin Du, Master The Ancient One hopes to see you today."

Mordo tried to make his words sound unwavering, but the subtle tremble in his voice revealed the unease in his heart.

Hearing this, Lin Du quietly calculated.

Summoning me to The Ancient One at this time... could she be about to begin teaching me the secrets of magic?

The thought flashed by. Lin Du gave Mordo a slight nod and simply said, "Let's go."

Just as the two were preparing to set off, a rapid series of footsteps suddenly rushed out from around the corner. Then a somewhat arrogant voice cut through the air. "Yo? Isn't this our future star of magic?"

Lin Du's ears perked up as the sudden voice seized his attention.

He glanced over and his gaze landed squarely on Strange, who was being led by Wong.

That was right. It was Strange, the man who had endured countless twists and turns in the Marvel universe before ultimately transforming into the supreme sorcerer.

At that moment, he unexpectedly appeared here under the escort of Wong, an elderly man dressed in traditional Eastern clothing with a solemn expression.

Lin Du's eyes unconsciously fixed themselves on Strange, while scenes from the movies that had once set his blood racing automatically replayed in his mind.

From an arrogant and peerless surgeon, to a humble disciple who bowed his head to learn, until he grew into a guardian who controlled the Time Stone.