New Magic

Chen Xu looked at Wong with complete sincerity.

"If you can tell me what you understand about these magic books, I'll believe you."

In the end, Chen Xu could only explain everything he had learned from the magic books he had read.

At first, Wong could understand what he was saying, but later on, Wong could not understand a single word.

That was because he had not even finished reading those magic books, much less understood them.

Wong had only asked Chen Xu to explain them because he wanted to expose his lie, so Chen Xu would settle down and read in the library instead of becoming arrogant over his exceptional talent. What Wong had never expected was that Chen Xu had actually read every last one of them.

Chen Xu even summarized the contents of those magic books as he spoke, making it impossible for Wong to believe it.

At that moment, Wong stared at Chen Xu in stunned silence.

"So this is what a legendary genius is like."

When Wong thought about how he had spent nearly ten years in the library without finishing them, let alone understanding or learning the magic within them...

Chen Xu spoke again. "Are there any more advanced books?"

That snapped Wong out of his depressed stupor, and he answered instinctively.

"Yes, but you can't read them yet."

"Why?"

"They aren't here. The books recorded in the other books are all extremely dangerous, so you aren't allowed to read them."

"Oh, I get it. As long as I become a Temple Mage, I can read them, right?"

"Theoretically, yes. But you need to become a mage first."

"You'll also need the approval of the Sorcerer Supreme."

Wong said this because he wanted Chen Xu to back down in the face of difficulty.

He did not believe Chen Xu was already qualified to become a Temple Mage.

Seeing that Chen Xu had no reaction, Wong was just about to say something else when Chen Xu turned around and left.

"Where are you going?"

"To become a Temple Mage."

"How are you going to do that?"

"Don't I just need to take the New York Sanctum assessment?"

Wong's face immediately darkened.

"Who told you that? Do you think you can take the assessment whenever you want?"

"Can't I?"

Wong was rendered speechless.

"Didn't your teacher tell you that apprentices who have just entered Kamar-Taj need to study magic for three years before they can take the New York Sanctum mage assessment? Have you ever seen a newly enrolled apprentice take the Temple Mage assessment?"

Wong was extremely frustrated by the ignorant look on Chen Xu's face.

After saying that, Wong froze as well. Chen Xu had practically stayed in the library the entire time and had never gone to class. No wonder he did not know.

"Then what am I supposed to do? I can't exactly read them all again, can I?!"

The corner of Wong's mouth twitched. He had not even finished reading them once, while this guy was already talking about a second time. Damn it, comparing oneself to others really was enough to make someone furious.

"So, Wong, do you have any ideas?"

"You can only ask your supervising teacher for help. There's nothing I can do."

"Then goodbye."

Wong watched Chen Xu's departing figure with a lifeless expression.

Chen Xu went straight to find his supervising teacher, Mage Mordo. On the way, he passed the classroom where he had studied before. The teacher was giving a lecture and sharing his insights on magic, but Chen Xu did not stop. He had already mastered all of it, so he headed directly toward Mage Mordo.

Some of the less attentive students saw his figure passing outside the window. Among them were people who had met Chen Xu before.

"Holy crap, look! That's Chen Xu, the genius Chen Xu."

"Bullshit. You're bragging again. Have you even seen the real guy?"

"It's true, I've seen him. He just walked by."

"Stop shaking me. Shake me again and I'll call the supervising teacher and say you're disturbing my magic studies."

Naturally, Chen Xu, with his powerful spiritual strength, heard all of this.

It made Chen Xu laugh foolishly to himself.

Before long, Chen Xu found Mage Mordo and explained why he had come.

"Have you thought this through? Your talent for magic is indeed remarkable, but aren't you going to reconsider physical combat? You need to understand that Elemental Magic can fail at times, and no matter how strong your spiritual strength is, it has limits."

"A mage's physical combat ability is also very important. Only by combining magic with physical combat can you bring out magic's greatest power."

"I had already thought it through before I came."

In truth, Chen Xu knew he was being somewhat hasty. However, ever since he had helped Dina with her assessment and witnessed Dormammu's invasion, he had felt uneasy, as if some conspiracy were brewing. He did not know whether it was aimed at him, but it was always best to be fully prepared. The best way to solve this problem was to become strong enough. As long as your strength was sufficient, no threat would remain a threat.

That was why he had gone to Wong and asked whether there were any stronger magic books that could directly improve his strength.

Then he had come to Mage Mordo.

"Very well. Since you've made up your mind, I'll speak to the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One. But whether he agrees is not for me to decide. You must prepare for the worst."

"Alright."

"Go back for now. I'll come find you when there's news."

"Mm."

Mage Mordo stared fixedly at Chen Xu as he left, only then revealing the shock on his face.

"I never imagined his talent was so terrifying. I underestimated him before. I hope he always remains on the side of justice. If he ever strays down an evil path, that will be troublesome. The danger he poses to this world will far surpass Dormammu's."

The scene shifted. After hearing Chen Xu's request, Mage Mordo did not hesitate in the slightest and went to find the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One, heading directly for the teleportation array to the Ancient One's Sanctum.

On the way, a young man walked toward Chen Xu's direction like a zombie, not even making way for others. He nearly collided with Mage Mordo. Mage Mordo held great prestige in Kamar-Taj; ordinarily, people would step aside when they saw him and show their respect. This situation left Mage Mordo somewhat at a loss.

"What is wrong with this apprentice?"

"Hm? Erbi Mengbilia, why are you here?"

Temple Mages could not casually leave the Sanctum they guarded, lest enemies from other dimensions launch a surprise attack. If anything happened, Earth's safety would be in trouble.

Yet Erbi Mengbilia had appeared here, which struck Mordo as very strange.

Damn it, why did I run into Mordo here? What's been going on these past few days? My luck has been awful.

Erbi Mengbilia was startled inwardly, but his expression remained calm.

"It's nothing. I came to borrow a book from the library about the Sanctum Seal, to see whether there are any issues with the Sanctum I guard. I've found it already and was preparing to head back."

"The Sanctum Seal is no small matter. You must be extra careful. There cannot be the slightest problem. Do you need my help?"

"No need. I can handle it alone. You look like you have something urgent to do, so go take care of it."