Ancient One's Test of Strength
Kamar-Taj.
Antique-style buildings are everywhere.
Apprentice Mage and Guardian Mage walked along the long corridor.
Chen Ji's eyes flickered.
But Baron Mordo was nowhere to be found.
This chief mage, who has always been responsible for instructing apprentice disciples and teaching them martial arts and esoteric knowledge, is now absent?
Could it be...?
Has Baron Mordo left Kamar-Taj?
Chen Ji felt a sense of doubt.
Immediately, Ancient One stood up, as if he had seen through Chen Ji's thoughts, and shook his head.
"After the sect's sparring session, Mordo and Kaecilius began to live a secluded life."
"List."
"Perhaps..."
"You should talk to them."
The Ancient One somber.
Was the worst-case scenario about to unfold?
Mordo and Kaecilius both betrayed Kamar-Taj!
Even...
Kaecilius also joined Dormammu's side.
The Three Sanctums were nearly destroyed!
Once the Sanctum collapses, the Dimension Lord will be able to move freely without fear, and even Odin, the king of the gods, will not be able to stop them from joining Dimension Lord!
"I will."
"The Ancient One"
"I plan to go to Asgard to build the Rune Academy. I need Sally Valence of the New York Sanctum, and the King, to be my helpers."
"And the King and Sally Valence agreed to my proposal."
Chen Ji smiled.
Even if he didn't intend to become the Sorcerer Supreme, it didn't stop him from cultivating reliable confidants and followers.
King!
Sally Valence!
All of this relates to his important plans.
Whether or not the Ancient One foresaw this event beforehand, it would not affect his will.
"Since both Wang and Sally have agreed..."
"Then I have no objection."
"List."
"You must understand, Asgard and Kamar-Taj are not staunch allies. Odin values his eldest son, Thor Odinson, most highly!"
"Don't think that you can gain Odin's approval just because you can Simplified Runes."
"Remember to proceed with caution."
The Ancient One offered kind words of advice.
As the Sorcerer Supreme, she has held this position for over a thousand years. How could she not have experienced the fickleness of human relationships and the impermanence of life?
Odin.
They are merely guardians of the Nine Realms in name only.
But in reality...
The only realm he protects is Asgard!
He didn't care at all about the turmoil outside Asgard.
"Clear."
"The Ancient One"
"To be honest, I plan to upgrade the Sling Ring, giving it offensive capabilities. May I ask, are you keeping the blueprints for the Sling Ring?"
Chen Ji's eyes were filled with anticipation.
Sling Ring!
Energy Ring Infinity similar to those in the DC Universe next door.
By adding magic arrays and Rune with offensive properties during the manufacturing process, the Sling Ring can be transformed into a magical weapon!
I believe the Ancient One would definitely not reject his idea of upgrading the Ring of Sling Ring.
But...
There must be a hidden price to be paid for getting the Ancient One to show the design blueprints for the Sling Ring!
"Upgrade the Sling Ring?"
"Grant the ability to attack with the Sling Ring?"
"List."
Do you know what the Sling Ring signifies?
The Ancient One's eyes were playful; he neither refused nor agreed.
The king was stunned.
Upgrade the Sling Ring?
This Acting Sorcerer Supreme is actually planning to upgrade his Sling Ring!
Could it be that he wasn't genuinely trying to play matchmaker, but rather just trying to help him find a partner in order to upgrade his Sling Ring?
Old Wang's expression was extremely complicated.
But it also piqued my curiosity.
The secret of the Sling Ring cannot be seen by anyone but the Sorcerer Supreme!
If Chen Ji can successfully upgrade the Sling Ring, then he will have witnessed history firsthand!
What does "Sling Ring" mean?
Chen Ji narrowed his eyes slightly.
"The Sling Ring is a spatial artifact designed by the forefathers of Kamar-Taj, modeled after the Bifrost. It is also Kamar-Taj's signature magical artifact. The forefathers did consider adding an attack magic array to the Sling Ring."
"After careful consideration, the sages decided to give up."
Do you know why?
The Ancient One shook his head secretly.
She hoped that Chen Ji could consider the bigger picture.
Once the Sling Ring gains offensive capabilities, then the major powers of the Hidden World, including the demon god followers of evil cults...
They will all specifically target and hunt Mystic Arts Mage!
Looting the Sling Ring possessed by the Mystic Arts Mage!
A common man is innocent, Covetous Burden.
The signature magical artifact, possessing spatial teleportation and attack capabilities, will undoubtedly arouse the greed of major powers!
Even though she is the Sorcerer Supreme, possessing Boundless Magic and Transcendent Sainthood, and wielding a Time Stone, she cannot guarantee that her Mystic Arts Mage attack from an evil cult!
So...
She did not recommend that Chen Ji upgrade the Sling Ring.
This move will inevitably cause a storm in the entire Hidden World, affecting everything around it. It may also foster laziness among Mystic Arts Mage, leading to an over-reliance on the power of the Sling Ring!
Therefore, the Kamar-Taj heritage system will also face collapse, and the priceless Book of Arcane Arts will remain unread.
Ta Lo Secret Realm serves as a negative example.
The loss of the Mechanism Arts caused a break in civilization, leading directly back to the feudal era, with no possibility of further progress.
Chen Ji seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.
He immediately understood the Sorcerer Supreme's concerns.
I couldn't help but admire it.
[Transcendent Sainthood], truly deserving of the name!
[Transcendent Sainthood] (Red): Seeing both the trees and the forest, knowing the whole from a glimpse, her magical skills have reached the Unity of Heaven and Humanity Realm.
Chen Ji overestimated the benefits of the Energy Ring dangers.
However, the Ancient One's reminder immediately made him realize the flaw in his plan.
The Energy Ring must be designed with encryption; attempting to seize it will cause the Energy Ring to self-destruct!
"The Ancient One"
Things are different now.
"Iron Man ushered in the Heroic Age, but the increasing number of Mutant has also brought instability to society."
"Kamar-Taj's educational methods are severely outdated."
"If it doesn't keep up with the times, Kamar-Taj will eventually face obsolescence."
"Everything has its good side and its bad side. We must not lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains, or neglect the essential for the trivial."
"Energy Ring."
"It will surely bring Kamar-Taj a transcendent elevation."
"If the Ancient One rejects my proposal, that's alright. I will continue my research on Energy Ring at the Rune Academy."
"However, it seems the copyright to the Energy Ring will belong to Asgard."
Chen Ji appealed to their emotions and reasoned with them, explaining the advantages and disadvantages.
Finally, the words contained a hidden threat, which made Ancient One chuckle, her expression revealing a hint of helplessness.
If the Energy Ring is destined to exist, then it must not appear in Asgard!
The power struggle between Asgard and Kamar-Taj has spanned from the Prehistoric Mythological Era to the present day.
This is both a struggle for status and a struggle for the right to speak!
But...
Before that, the Ancient One needed to test Chen Ji's strength and see if he was qualified to keep the secret of the Sling Ring!
Without sufficient strength, the more you possess, the greater the burden becomes!
In an instant.
Ancient One clenched her right hand tightly, immediately erecting Mirror Dimension. Prism-like fragments of matter suddenly enveloped the entire sky.
Everything was spinning, the earth was turning into the sky, and the antique buildings were razed to the ground, forming an empty arena.
Old Wang was dumbfounded.
Does this constitute the Mirror Dimension?
Ancient One...
Are you planning to use force to change Chen Ji's mind?
Still...
Personally test Chen Ji's skills?
Old Wang quickly dodged and hid in a safe place, his small eyes gleaming – this was much more exciting than an American TV show!
"List."
"If you can convince me wholeheartedly, then the blueprints for the Sling Ring are yours."
"Bring it on."
"Let me see your strength."
"If you lose, you won't have the right to negotiate with me."
The Ancient One waved her hand, her eyes filled with anticipation. She knew Chen Ji's extraordinary talent; his ability to defeat two Mystic Arts Master was proof enough of his potential!
Calling him the first person to Kamar-Taj is no exaggeration!
However.
The design blueprints for the Sling Ring have far-reaching implications.
This is Kamar-Taj's signature weapon.
Once this gets out, Kamar-Taj's prestige will be completely destroyed!
This is a genuine strategic weapon.
It's no different from nuclear weapons in human society.
"Really."
"Might makes right."
Chen Ji nodded secretly.
He doesn't mind showing off his abilities.
The next second!
Behind it, light gathered, and countless Mystic Arts Weapon coalesced, instantly filling the entire sky!
Gates of Babylon!
Facing the Sorcerer Supreme, he dared not be careless and immediately used a super-level secret technique, completely disregarding the mana consumption!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
One after another, Mystic Arts Weapon, dazzling in their brilliance and moving with the force of thunder, rained down upon the Sorcerer Supreme with a whooshing sound as they shot towards him!
Ancient One unfazed.
She had already witnessed the power of the Gate of Babylon.
For ordinary Mystic Arts Master, the Gate of Babylon Unstoppable; the slightest carelessness could result in severe damage!
But she is the Sorcerer Supreme!
The power of the Sorcerer Supreme far surpasses that of the Mystic Arts Master and even the Legendary Sorcerer!
Her opponent was not an evil cult at all, but Dimension Lord from another dimension, the Hell Devil King!
Hundreds and thousands of years of combat experience far surpass Chen Ji's naivety!
Buzz!
The Ancient One raised his right hand, and the magic power of the Mirror Dimension surged forth, creating a Mirror Shield that appeared out of thin air and stood in front of him.
Even with the continuous and fierce impacts of the Mystic Arts Weapon, which erupted in bursts of intense sparks, it did not advance an inch, causing the Ancient One's expression to change.
"List."
"You possess unparalleled creativity, but you haven't made good use of this talent. You've always relied on shortcuts, and this will become your weakness."
The Ancient One's eyes showed pity.
Moment!
Countless Mystic Arts Weapon appeared out of thin air behind her. She had actually copied the super-level secret technique created by Chen Ji and imitated his attack methods to unleash the Gate of Babylon!
Call out!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
The golden, gleaming Mystic Arts Weapon struck with immense force, easily shattering Chen Ji's Gate of Babylon before crashing down upon his face!
[Boundless Magic!]
[Boundless Magic] (Red): She possesses boundless magic power, enough to reverse Absolute Time Point!
Even Absolute Time Point can be reversed.
Copying Chen Ji's advanced secret techniques is naturally a piece of cake!
See?
"The secret technique you created is flashy but impractical; anyone with the same magical power as you can use it."
"What kind of secret technique is this?"
"Have you truly grasped the essence of this secret technique?"
The Ancient One, with his dignified appearance and solemn expression, directly struck at Chen Ji's weak point.
Chen Ji almost broke through his defenses!
Indeed.
The secret techniques he created were merely superficial; they only imitated the outward appearance but lacked the essence!
Even the Ancient One and Doctor Strange gave the same assessment: Chen Ji had no knowledge of Secret Art Magic at all!
"The Ancient One"
"Then, what is the essence of this secret technique?"
Despite his frustration, Chen Ji humbly sought advice.
"The more questions you ask, the further you get from the answer."
"Do you really need to understand the essence of the secret technique?"
The Ancient One smiled.
Depend on!
What theory is this?
Chen Ji was so angry that he laughed instead.
In the blink of an eye.
He then raised the Seraphim Shield, its surface etched with arcane runes, completely blocking all Mystic Arts Weapon. No matter how fiercely the Ancient One bombarded him, he could not be forced to surrender!
Then.
Before Old Wang's utterly astonished eyes, a colossal figure, hundreds of feet tall and incredibly powerful, clad in armor and wielding a blade of light, appeared out of thin air in the Mirror Dimension!
Perfect Susanoo!
A cold glint flashed in Chen Ji's eyes.
Without hesitation, Susanoo clenched its fists and did the same, gripping the Blade of Light and unleashing a violent sword aura!
A single strike is enough to flatten a mountain!
Wherever the river of sword energy went, nothing was spared, nothing grew! All things perished!
The entire Mirror Dimension erupted with a deafening roar, and all the buildings Oblivion in an instant, without even a speck of dust falling!
It was completely evaporated by the enormous energy storm!
The Ancient One finally showed a rare moment of emotion.
A strange look appeared on his face.
"What kind of move is that?"
"This giant's appearance... is remarkably similar to that of Cosmic Celestial."
"But..."
"I'm still very disappointed."
Ancient One sighed softly.
This is simply... murderous!
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