This made The Ancient One fall into deep thought.
She even began to suspect that the Eternal Emperor had engineered it all.
S.H.I.E.L.D. had merely become a pawn under the Eternal Emperor's influence.
Was Earth really that weak?
Was it so unworthy of a god's favor?
"Perhaps humans will never be able to stand against gods..." The Ancient One let out a heavy sigh, helpless.
There was a hint of resignation in that sigh.
The Ancient One knew it well.
Perhaps it was time for her to yield.
She could not stand against a god.
And Zhang Yang... no one even knew where he was.
Perhaps Zhang Yang could not stand against a god either.
"It seems I can only seek out the Eternal Emperor once more," The Ancient One said quietly.
A bitter smile touched her lips.
How she wished she could keep fighting.
She wanted to fight so Earth's mages could stand tall, but she was powerless.
Gods would always be gods. That was the way of things.
It was a fact she could not change.
Humans were perhaps still too green to contend with gods.
"Master..."
"Sorcerer Supreme..."
They heard the sigh escape The Ancient One.
Wong and Mordo could not help calling out to her.
They knew all too well how much she carried on her shoulders.
So much responsibility, so much trust, only for it all to be crushed by harsh reality.
Seeing Wong and Mordo struggling to speak, The Ancient One smiled. She clasped her hands behind her back, shook her head, and said, "Enough. There's no need to say more. I've made up my mind. Humans cannot stand against the Creator Gods."
Her voice carried a note of resolve.
She waved a hand, seemingly dismissing Wong and Mordo.
The two exchanged a glance.