The Future Ancient One Saw

"Blood sacrifice..."

What do you want me to do?

Baron Zemo immediately changed his attitude.

His family's safety was at stake, leaving him no room for hesitation!

"No need to rush."

"Using your connections, first secretly investigate the Prime Minister's whereabouts and see who he's been in contact with. Meanwhile, I'll be starting a technology company here."

"If you're interested, you can become my angel investor."

Chen Ji smiled.

"Walter?"

"A technology company?"

"You want to conduct in-depth research on the X-Factor within Mutant?"

"Still...?"

Baron Zemo's eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing the Brotherhood of Mutants appear with Chen Ji, he vaguely understood something, but couldn't imagine what the relationship was between magic and technology!

Science and technology.

It requires burning through money!

Is he really going to throw his entire fortune into this just to waste money with Chen Ji?

"It seems you don't have that idea for the time being."

"However... I need your help. You should be able to handle the legal procedures."

"I can stay at one of your family's properties for a while."

"Rest assured."

"Your investment will absolutely be a huge profit."

"If your family members are in danger, I will be there to help them immediately."

Chen Ji revealed his hand.

"There is indeed an abandoned factory ten kilometers away from here."

"If you don't mind, you can move in there for now."

"I will do my best."

"But there's no guarantee there will be any government subsidies."

Baron Zemo pondered for a moment, then nodded. He wasn't investing in this company, but specifically in Chen Ji.

After all, Chen Ji comes from Kamar-Taj, and as Mystic Arts Mage, he is irreconcilably opposed to evil cults.

If Blasphemy Cult truly present in Sokovia, he certainly wouldn't tolerate the Prime Minister's actions, which were utterly contrary to the moral bottom line of society!

Moreover...

Along the Sokovia border, there is another dangerous force that has been established there since the 1940s.

This force's propaganda slogan is. "Cut off one head, and two more will grow back in its place!"

Even if Baron Zemo wanted to bring about change, he was powerless to reverse the situation.

If Chen Ji could truly change the situation in Sokovia, then for the sake of his wife and children, he would be willing to take the risk!

"Zemo."

"A wise move."

"If you encounter any problems or enemies that you can't handle, Sabretooth will secretly provide support."

"You just reminded me, let's call this company the Vought Group."

Chen Ji smiled.

Then, with a wave of his Mystic Portal and arrived at the gate of an abandoned factory ten kilometers away.

This factory building has high red brick walls and old furnishings.

It appears to have been built during wartime.

The walls were riddled with bullet holes, and the door was sealed with tape.

As the Sabretooth stepped forward, the factory gates swung open, releasing billowing smoke and dust.

Inside the factory.

The large space was completely empty, indicating that it had clearly been abandoned long ago.

However, it could be used as a base for the Vought Group; by hiring a few people, they could successfully design TikTok.

The situation of Mutant may change as a result!

"List."

What are your plans for the next step?

Where is the remaining funding?

"There are absolutely no supplies here."

Mystique frowned.

She can live here, but if even basic necessities can't be guaranteed, that's asking too much.

"That's easy."

A sly glint flashed in Chen Ji's eyes.

In an instant.

The Mystic Portal opened again, but this time it led to Sokovia's largest supermarket. Inside the warehouse, all sorts of daily necessities, as well as food, vegetables, and fruits were on display.

The Sabretooth and the Toad's eyes lit up, and they went straight in, moving all the necessary supplies into the warehouse.

They almost emptied the entire warehouse!

"I thought..."

Mystique was both amused and exasperated.

"You think I'm going to spend money?"

"There's no need for that."

"The companies in Sokovia all have close ties with officials; don't sympathize with corrupt officials."

"I'll introduce Pietro to you."

"He has five hundred million US dollars in his account."

"With this funding, we can recruit programmers and build the company structure."

Chen Ji waved his hand.

He once again tracked Pietro's location using the Sling Ring.

Immediately, Pietro looked up and saw a Mystic Portal open. While he was still in shock and doubt, he also spotted Chen Ji's figure, which reassured him somewhat.

He didn't know much about the Brotherhood of Mutants, but he knew Chen Ji quite well.

Hearing that Chen Ji was in Sokovia and planned to open a company there to quell the war, he immediately perked up.

Without hesitation, he handed the credit card to Mystique!

Please.

"You absolutely must get the company up and running."

"In the not-too-distant future, when Wanda and I have mastered our own powers, we will join you."

"Vought Group..."

"Hopefully, this will truly bring about a change in Sokovia."

Quicksilver secretly looked forward to it.

He was born in Sokovia, and his parents are buried Sokovia. He can't bear to leave his homeland, and he will return someday!

"I just don't know..."

"Are Quicksilver and Wanda from this universe Magneto's children...?"

Chen Ji thought to himself.

However, this situation was not revealed.

After all, the spacetime he was in was neither the Main Universe, nor Earth-838 as he knew it, nor the pure X-Men universe.

All in all...

Everything is going in the direction he hoped for!

Is this what they mean by "Easy Wins Are the True Way"?

"Alright."

"Now that the problem has been solved..."

"I also need to leave this place for now."

"Raven."

"I hope you won't let me down; trust is hard-won."

Magneto would probably also like to have you by his side.

While expressing his feelings, Chen Ji also conveyed a sense of deterrence.

If he discovers that the Vought Group, including the funds in its accounts, has been misappropriated by Mystique.

So, he wouldn't mind wiping out the Brotherhood of Mutants and exiling them to the barren Morag!

"You are right."

"List."

"I have never been loyal to anyone, but to my ideals."

Mystique nodded secretly.

She also knew that Chen Ji was not lying.

After all, she had witnessed Magneto being exiled to an alien planet!

She has always held Noble Ideal.

[Noble Ideal] (Green): She longs to create Eden exclusively for Mutant, and for this she will spare no expense and vow to use any means necessary until she achieves her goal.

"... Eden exclusively for Mutant."

"Raven."

"Your dream will definitely come true."

Chen Ji's eyes flickered.

Based on his Noble Ideal, he could clearly trust Raven.

But.

Why is the Entry System not showing any activity?

Even though he founded the Illuminati, it didn't trigger the Entry System!

Could it be...?

Because the Illuminati and the Vought Group are still just ideas and haven't had any practical effect?

Chen Ji secretly speculated.

He believes it is highly likely.

After all, previous Entry System only yielded Luck Value when plans became reality!

So far.

Neither the Vought Group nor the Illuminati has made a name for itself; they are practically unknown, which is understandable.

His immediate priority is to return to Kamar-Taj and bring the Ancient One into the Illuminati!

Incidentally, the traces of the Blasphemy Cult were also conveyed to the Mystic Council.

As for...

What the Ancient One and the Mystic Council think is something he can't predict.

"Mystic Statue..."

"It was actually Cangjie!"

"How can you make me your agent without giving me benefits?"

Chen Ji curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

After discussing the details with Mystique, he left Sokovia directly.

Kamar-Taj.

Night fell over the earth.

All was silent.

Inside the main hall.

But the lights were on full display.

The Ancient One is still awake. She wears the Eye of Agamotto on her chest and immediately activates Eye of Agamotto by forming a hand seal.

It revealed a magnificent gemstone, lush and green.

With the aid of the Time Stone, her thoughts traversed the past and future, and she saw countless possibilities, nearly half of which contained a similar figure!

"List..."

"You're really something."

Ancient One's expression was complicated.

Immediately, his pupils snapped open!

Then they witnessed an unbelievable scene: Chen Ji had actually perished during the Seven Realms War!

"Um?!"

"List..."

"Died in the Seven Realms War?"

"How is that possible!"

"He'll die too?"

Ancient One suddenly stood up, her expression shifting rapidly, her brows furrowed with astonishment and utter disbelief.

Seven Realms War!

This is a periodic war in the Magic World!

The outcome of the war will determine how the rules of the Magic World will change.

Generally speaking, the Seven Realms War erupts immediately following the Celestial Convergence. This Celestial Convergence, which only occurs once every five thousand years, will also cause the boundaries between the Nine Realms to become uncontrollable and blurred!

Creatures from the Nine Realms could potentially take advantage of the Celestial Convergence to enter the Reality Dimension.

In the ancient Prehistoric Mythological Era, Mephisto transmitted fragments of his soul to Earth through the Celestial Convergence.

He even established Devil Cult, recruiting a group of high-ranking officials and politicians, due to his frequent changes of appearance.

So much so that even the Ancient One couldn't find Mephisto's whereabouts.

However.

The Ancient One could never have imagined that Chen Ji, whom she favored and trusted the most and whose talent surpassed that of Doctor Strange, would die in the Seven Realms War!

List...

Whose agent did I become?

Why were we drawn into the Seven Realms War?

The Ancient One's eyes flickered, utterly perplexed.

However.

The Seven Realms War is so high-level that only Dimension Demon God can participate.

Even Vishanti has to send a proxy, and theoretically, that proxy will be her!

Could it be...?

An incredible guess popped into my head.

Did she kill Chen Ji with her own hands?

Ancient One nearly broke through his defenses.

She had no idea of the root cause or origin of all of this.

Because, before this, she had seen the future countless times, and had never seen Chen Ji's death.

Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?

Constantly rewriting Chen Ji's fate?

"... Cangjie?"

The Ancient One seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly his pupils contracted.

She remembered.

Even when Chen Ji first joined the family, he was already plagued by a curse.

Therefore, she also gave the "Ancient Gods Codex" to Chen Ji in an attempt to help him break the curse.

As a result, Chen Ji failed to break the curse and instead became Cangjie's Proxy?

Ancient One was furious.

She's going to talk to Cangjie!

"The Ancient One"

"Aren't you asleep yet?"

"I came here specifically to ask you for advice."

Just then.

There was a knock on the door.

Chen Ji's voice came from outside the door, conveying respect and apology.

Ancient One's brows relaxed, his anger subsiding temporarily, and he spoke softly.

"List."

Come in.

Squeak.

The palace doors were wide open.

Chen Ji bowed slightly, looking at the slender Sorcerer Supreme dressed in a yellow robe, and keenly sensed the surge of the aura of time.

It seems...

Is the Ancient One spying on the future again?

Did my future self succeed in my plans?

Chen Ji pondered silently.

But Ancient One's brows were furrowed with lingering worry.

"List."

What brings you here?

"The design blueprints for the Sling Ring?"

"This is something recorded in the Sorcerer Supreme Codex, which only the Sorcerer Supreme can read. Are you sure you want to see it?"

Ancient One forced a smile.

The matter of the Seven Realms War was temporarily concealed.

Even the Vishanti cannot intervene in the Seven Realms War.

Even if she could meet Cangjie, it might not be of any use.

"The Sorcerer Supreme Codex?"

"Venerable One."

"I only want to read the part about the Sling Ring."

"As the Acting Sorcerer Supreme, I should be qualified."

Chen Ji's eyes flickered.

He's brought up his identity Acting Sorcerer Supreme again!

"List."

"I shouldn't have let you read the Sorcerer Supreme Codex."

"Because the Acting Sorcerer Supreme is not the Sorcerer Supreme."

"But..."

"The Sorcerer Supreme's calling is to be adept at breaking conventions and not being bound by any form, because people are inanimate, but rules are alive."

"We cannot risk our lives to uphold the rules; nothing is more precious than life."

Ancient One's gaze was resolute, and his words were full of profound meaning, as if reminding or hinting.

This left Chen Ji completely baffled.

How could he not understand this principle?

All his efforts were actually aimed at defying fate and breaking free from its constraints!

But ultimately, we still have to give face to the Ancient One.

"I see."

"Venerable One."

Chen Ji bowed slightly.

The next second.

An ancient scroll-like object suddenly appeared.

The Sorcerer Supreme Codex!

This scroll, surrounded by a dazzling light, is covered with tiny characters and the oldest and most primitive Sanskrit script.

It seems to be a mysterious prop in itself.

The fact that it could unleash such immense power surprised Chen Ji.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes!

And among them.

It contains the insights of all the Sorcerer Supreme, including the First Sorcerer Supreme, Agamotto, and hidden knowledge from various fields, which only the Sorcerer Supreme is worthy to read.

Having read this secret manual, one is almost close to the truth. The book covers everything and all rules and order, and its value is second only to the Book of the Vishanti.

Then, one of the chapters, containing information about the Sling Ring, appeared as a holographic projection.

The internal structure, manufacturing process, and various unknown details of the Sling Ring were all revealed to Chen Ji.

However, the whole process was very brief!

Although Ancient One promised to let Chen Ji see the design blueprints of the Sling Ring, she never promised that he would remember it!

How much he can remember depends on Chen Ji's comprehension.

It has nothing to do with her!

"She's really Deep Cunning..."

"Are all the Sorcerer Supreme like this?"

Chen Ji muttered to himself.

However, thanks to the [Super Genius] attribute, which implicitly grants him [Total Recall], he instantly printed the design blueprints of the Sling Ring into his mind.

His ability to extract memories and replay them in a loop effectively achieved his goal indirectly!

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, there will only be one update today. I hope all my dear readers will understand.