Mutant Ability?

Baron Mordo had long since heard about the return of the Ancient One!

However.

The Ancient One did not see him first, but instead rushed off to see Chen Ji.

This left him full of jealousy inside.

Could it be...

The Ancient One truly intended to groom Chen Ji as the next Sorcerer Supreme?

Then what meaning remained for all the painstaking efforts she had poured out?

[Name]: Carl Mordo
[Identity]: Master of the Mystic Arts
[Traits]: Erudite (Green), Formidable Magic (Blue), Dark Magic Expert (Green), Ravenous Ambition (Black).
[Dark Magic Expert] (Green): *He* has already made gains in the field of dark magic, with striking progress. Remember not to provoke *him*.

"Oh!"

Chen Ji furrowed his brows.

Baron Mordo's talent trait.

Had unexpectedly upgraded from [Dark Magic Enthusiast] to [Dark Magic Expert]?

So it turned out that not just his own talent traits could upgrade?

Soon, he understood the crucial point!

Study!

Study changes destiny!

Even a pig standing in the path of a gale could fly.

Let alone Baron Mordo, who served as the Master of the Mystic Arts of Kamar-Taj!

Even without any talent, as long as he possessed sufficient resources, he could still defy the heavens and change his fate!

"Resources..."

"The Power Stone is simply a gold mine."

"What a pity."

"My body cannot withstand the violent energy of the Power Stone."

Chen Ji sighed inwardly.

Afterward, he mustered a trace of a smile and hastily said.

"Senior Mordo."

"I believe I am ready."

"Before this, there shouldn't be any other assessments, right?"

Chen Ji wore an expression of excitement.

Yet he saw that Baron Mordo's expression was cold and stern.

"Chen."

"I need to test your strength."

"Put down your luggage and launch an attack against me right now."

Baron Mordo's expression grew solemn.

Instantly, he tightly gripped a staff and walked directly into an open space to the side.

"Ah, this!"

"Fine then!"

Chen Ji's gaze shifted.

Hum!

He violently clenched his hands, and a brilliant, glowing magic shield abruptly materialized out of thin air.

Purple radiance flashed brilliantly forth.

Causing even a hint of a strange look to flash through Baron Mordo's eyes!

"As expected!"

"The Ancient One gave him special treatment!"

"This surge of magic..."

"It definitely does not come from Kamar-Taj!"

Baron Mordo burned with jealousy.

He had clearly flawlessly fulfilled the duties and missions of the Master of the Mystic Arts.

Why...

Did he still fail to gain the Ancient One's approval?

He concluded that the Sorcerer Supreme had privately imparted unknown ancient secret arts to Chen Ji!

Boom!

Baron Mordo stamped his foot, soaring into the air. The long boots he wore actually stepped out traces in midair, shooting toward Chen Ji like an arrow!

"Is he trying to fight me to the death?"

"What is going on..."

"I haven't offended him at all!"

Chen Ji felt a shock in his heart.

Then, a mystic portal appeared out of thin air beneath his feet, and his figure instantly vanished without a trace!

"Where did he go?"

Mordo felt a jolt in his heart.

He had never witnessed this kind of move before!

The next second.

A burst of roaring sounds piercing the air rang out from behind!

Baron Mordo abruptly whipped around, erecting a magic shield.

Clang!

The two magic shields violently collided!

The sound of a sonic boom echoed through the clouds.

A patch of magical sparks showered down!

But Chen Ji did not give Mordo time to react.

The Ring of Ragadol dissipated, and the mystic energy suddenly converged into a purple spear, carrying the momentum of a thunderbolt and instantly erupting into a harsh roar!

"A Secret Art Spear!"

"You've actually mastered the mystery of the Secret Art Spear...?"

"Didn't you just come into contact with Secret Art Magic?"

A strange look flashed across the depths of Mordo's eyes.

If he remembered correctly, Chen Ji had only just come into contact with Secret Art Magic for two days!

Had he actually already mastered the essence of mystic energy?

Being able to shape energy into any form?

You had to know.

It took him two full years to comprehend the essence of mystic energy!

Could this be the magic prodigy only seen once in a century?

Mordo was shocked and envious.

He became even more certain of his own guess!

The Ancient One must have privately taught Chen Ji!

Even though this was the Ancient One's freedom, and he had no qualifications or status whatsoever to question the Sorcerer Supreme's actions.

He still felt incomparable jealousy.

Hum!

A miniature portal opened out of thin air.

Mordo's eyes narrowed slightly.

He saw the energy spear pierce through the mystic portal, abruptly stabbing toward Chen Ji's back!

"Mordo..."

"Can actually use this move too?!"

Chen Ji felt a shock in his heart.

Then, at the very nick of time, he burst forth with astonishing inspiration!

Along the trajectory of the secret art spear, he opened another portal once again!

Crazy matryoshkaing!

And at the other end of the portal.

It was none other than Baron Mordo!

"Not bad!"

"You're stronger than I expected."

"It seems the Ancient One really hasn't spared any effort in feeding you moves."

Mordo's eyes were complex.

Immediately, he grabbed the Secret Art Spear with his bare hands, a massive surge of immense force erupting from his entire body, actually shattering the Secret Art Spear instantly!

"What kind of trick is this?"

"And... feeding moves?"

"When has the Ancient One ever fed me moves?"

Chen Ji froze at those words.

At that moment, he finally understood the source of Mordo's abnormal behavior!

So Baron Mordo mistakenly believed that the Ancient One had given him special private tutoring!

Driven by jealousy, this contest had broken out!

[Luck Value +1]
[Luck Value +1]
[Luck Value +1]
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A string of text bubbles quickly vanished.

Chen Ji almost forgot.

Bouts and contests could also bring in a considerable amount of Luck Value revenue!

However, with the upgrade of his talent traits, he no longer looked down upon this bit of Luck Value.

A total of 10 points of Luck Value.

What was that even good for?

"The Ancient One didn't feed you moves?"

"Chen."

"I hope you can be honest with me."

Baron Mordo's expression stirred.

Hearing Chen Ji's statement, he couldn't help but grow suspicious.

"No!"

"Senior Brother Mordo."

"I've been wronged!"

"The Ancient One discovered that I was burdened with a curse and pointed out a clear path for me."

"That's all."

Chen Ji hurriedly waved his hands.

This reason...

Actually made sense!

Baron Mordo nodded.

However, his expression remained stern as he asked.

"Chen."

"Where does your mystic energy come from?"

"Don't tell me..."

"This is your mutant ability."

Mordo's gaze was sharp.

When Mystic Arts Mages of Kamar-Taj cast Secret Art Magic, they would all emit a burst of golden light.

Yet.

Chen Ji's Secret Art Magic displayed a bewitching purple!

"...Mutant ability?"

"The Marvel Universe I'm in actually has mutants?"

Chen Ji's gaze stalled.

Mutants!

Regarded by the Federal Government as freaks, devils, and outcasts.

Born with unimaginable extraordinary abilities.

And all of this stemmed from the Celestials, who had visited Earth four successive times in the past!

They had implanted a benign compound with infinite mutation capabilities into the bodies of prehistoric apes!

If he could awaken a mutant ability and substantially increase his physical strength, he wouldn't need any potions at all!

"Chen."

"You don't know the answer either?"

Baron Mordo reacted belatedly, only then realizing that Chen Ji had just come into contact with the mystic realm.

How could he possibly resolve his own doubts?

"Senior Brother Mordo."

"I suspect it's related to my curse."

Chen Ji wore a troubled expression.

In reality, he was secretly reflecting on himself.

It seemed he really hadn't seriously investigated this world!

However, once he went to the New York Sanctum, everything would be readily solved, so there was nothing to worry about!

"Chen."

"Don't rush."

"I am also researching curses and the like. If I make any progress, I will certainly do my utmost."

A smile appeared on Baron Mordo's face.

Yet it made Chen Ji's gaze freeze.

Baron Mordo... started delving into black magic, and it's actually for my sake?

Holy crap!

He doesn't have a secret crush on me, does he?

Chen Ji felt apprehensive inside.

Then why hadn't he received any feedback in Luck Value?

Could it be that, according to the Luck Value calculation formula, the positive and negative sides of a fateful turning point were simply evenly matched?

"Go."

"You already possess the strength to slay spiritual entities."

"And I notified Drumm earlier as well."

"I hope you won't let down my hard-earned intentions."

Baron Mordo wore an expectant look.

With the misunderstanding resolved, he once again became the respected chief sorcerer!

And once Chen Ji left Kamar-Taj and headed to the New York Sanctum, it would be even more impossible for him to compete with him for the title of Sorcerer Supreme!

"Senior Brother Mordo."

"Take care!"

Chen Ji cupped his fists in salute.

Picking up his luggage, he walked straight into the Mystic Portal.

New York!

Here I come!