Damage

Everyone immediately began discussing it. He actually dared to make a request of the Sorcerer Supreme. Bold.

Their voices reached Chen Xu's ears, but he paid them no mind.

"Can I stay at the New York Sanctum as a mage?"

Ancient One smiled.

"Of course."

As soon as Chen Xu said that, some of the other mages were happy while others were upset.

"See? I told you he'd join the New York Sanctum. Hurry up and pay me."

"What? Why did he join the New York Sanctum? I thought he'd stay at Kamar-Taj. It's over. My allowance for this month is gone."

Chen Xu froze.

"What the hell? You used me to gamble? Damn it, you didn't even get my consent, and you're not giving me a cut."

Ancient One naturally heard what they had done. He merely shook his head without reacting, wearing an expression of someone used to such things. After speaking, Ancient One left directly, leaving behind only the crowd still arguing heatedly.

Inside the room, Ancient One also had a red mark on his forehead, identical to the one on the dead Erbi Montbilia.

"Ancient One, sooner or later, you will return to the embrace of darkness."

But Ancient One paid it no attention whatsoever.

After saying goodbye to Mage Mordo, Chen Xu returned to Kamar-Taj to pack his things, preparing to report to the New York Sanctum.

On his way back, Chen Xu felt all kinds of gazes upon him—some envious, some jealous—but he ignored them all.

After returning to his dormitory and packing some clothes, he went to say hello to Mordo before taking his belongings to report to the New York Sanctum. On the way, Dina and the others waited for Chen Xu.

"Congratulations, Chen Xu. You became a mage of the New York Sanctum so quickly. We passed too, but we still have to train for a while."

"Soon enough. I'll wait for you at the New York Sanctum."

After bidding Dina and the others farewell, Chen Xu headed straight for the magical teleportation array leading to the New York Sanctum. In a single second, he appeared inside the New York Sanctum.

Then a voice Chen Xu had longed to hear sounded out. Naturally, it was the system's voice. The system had not issued a sign-in task for a long time, and Chen Xu had nearly forgotten it existed. Hearing it suddenly now made him feel incredibly close to it, as though it were heavenly music.

"Ding. Please proceed to Stark Tower as soon as possible to sign in. Complete the task to obtain a system reward. The process of claiming this reward is somewhat special. Please claim it carefully."

Chen Xu froze. Stark Tower? Wasn't that Iron Man Tony Stark's company? Had the plot nearly begun, or had it already begun and reached this point?

Chen Xu did not dwell on it. He stepped into the teleportation array and went straight to the New York Sanctum, where he checked in with the mage responsible for reports.

Chen Xu also learned from him that being a Temple Mage was not particularly easy. They had to constantly monitor the Dark Dimension, prevent Dormammu or creatures from other dimensions from invading Earth, and reinforce the magical seals of reality against enemies invading from other dimensions.

Chen Xu went to find his residence. When he saw it, modern decorations and modern appliances filled his view. He was not surprised in the slightest. As a transmigrator, Chen Xu naturally knew that Kamar-Taj's mages did not live primitive lives like the wizards on television. They were no different from modern people, and they could even use modern technology better than many young people. Naturally, they kept up with the times and had not fallen behind society.

After organizing his things, Chen Xu informed the mage in charge of the Sanctum's daily affairs. Using the excuse of buying some daily necessities, he planned to take the opportunity to go to Stark Tower and complete the system's sign-in task. Perhaps he might even see Iron Man, Tony Stark. Chen Xu had also been a Marvel fan in his previous life. Stark was one of Marvel's most popular heroes, known for standing shoulder to shoulder with gods as a mortal, so naturally Chen Xu wanted to meet him.

Chen Xu did not hesitate any longer and headed straight for Stark Tower.

However, he did not use a magical teleportation array to get there. He chose to take a taxi instead.

Sitting in the taxi, Chen Xu looked at the incomparably luxurious skyscrapers on both sides and the crowds flowing through New York's streets.

It truly deserved to be called one of the most prosperous cities in the world. Before transmigrating, Chen Xu had never even left his country. Looking at everything before him now, he felt somewhat lost and could hardly believe it was real. It felt both real and unreal.

Chen Xu sat in the taxi, growing impatient because he had been stuck in traffic for more than half an hour.

"Driver, how long is this traffic jam going to last? When can we get there?"

"You don't know?"

"What?"

"A few days ago, there was a battle between machines here. Some people in armored suits were fighting up ahead. Oh, man, it's a real shame you didn't see it. I happened to pass by yesterday, and I was far enough away to get a good view of it. It was way more exciting than a movie."

Chen Xu froze. It seemed the plot had already progressed to Iron Man 2. That also meant Thor was about to arrive.

Before long, the cars ahead started moving. Chen Xu arrived at Stark Tower soon afterward. After paying the fare, he got out.

Chen Xu stood some distance from Stark Tower, looking at the magnificent building. A huge billboard hung above it, but it was not playing advertisements. For some reason, it had been damaged. There were also traces of fighting on the ground.

Chen Xu guessed they had been caused by the battle. He walked toward Stark Tower and waited downstairs for a while. Stark Tower was incredibly deserted at this time. It was not open, and there were not even any security guards. Chen Xu looked around.

Before long, the sound of the system completing the sign-in rang out.

"Congratulations, host. You have arrived at Stark Tower and completed the sign-in task. You have obtained one percent of Superman's Steel Body."

Chen Xu was stunned at first, then ecstatic. If there was one weakness he currently had, it was his physical strength. If Chen Xu had to fight Thor, it was hard to say who would have the advantage in magic. Before transmigrating, Chen Xu had not seen Thor use much magic on television. Thor had always attacked with his hammer and lightning. Chen Xu did not know whether that thunder was created by Thor's magic or came from the power of Mjolnir.

But now, having obtained Superman's Steel Body, Chen Xu had directly made up for the weakness of his physical body.

Chen Xu directly

chose to claim it. The next second, he felt his entire body grow scorching hot. At first, the sensation was not very intense, but it grew stronger and stronger. Chen Xu felt as if his entire body were burning. Every cell in his body was undergoing tremendous changes, and even his genes were being altered.

"Not good. System, this feeling is way too intense. You damn scammer."