In Marvel: You Really Think Becoming the Sorcerer Supreme Is Hard?

"Boxing, Sanda, wrestling, and so on..."

"Because you're an Easterner, Zhang Yang, I'll teach you a combat technique I recently learned in the East today. Watch closely!"

As Wong spoke, he attacked Berkeley.

The two went back and forth, exchanging blows evenly. It was obvious that Wong was deliberately demonstrating the moves of that combat technique for Zhang Yang.

But for some reason, no matter how Zhang Yang looked at it, Wong's moves seemed somewhat like... Military Boxing.

After completing the routine, Wong withdrew his stance and looked at Zhang Yang. "All right, this combat technique is called Military Boxing. Junior Brother, did you understand it?!"

It really was Military Boxing...

Who knew whether Zhang Yang had understood it?

However, Mordo, Kaecilius, and The Ancient One clearly hadn't understood it at all.

No.

What exactly was Wong teaching?

Military Boxing?

That fancy-looking routine that was completely useless in actual combat?!

Would it really be useful in a fight?

Even if Zhang Yang learned this Military Boxing, it would be a miracle if it gave him any advantage in close combat!

Zhang Yang looked at Wong in confusion. "Wong, do you normally use this in close combat?"

Wong shook his head. "Of course not. This is only the foundation! I told you that there are many kinds of combat techniques, but most of them are similar. At their core, they all use the hands and feet to deliver lethal strikes against the enemy. All martial arts under heaven are essentially variations on the same theme. You have to build a solid foundation before I can teach you anything better!"

"Besides, combat is related to strength as well. Teaching you Military Boxing isn't only about strengthening your foundation—it's also about increasing your strength! Do you understand?!"

Wong looked at Zhang Yang with a solemn, serious expression.

For some reason, The Ancient One had a feeling.

Wong had changed!

He had recently started tricking his apprentices.

What the hell? Practicing Military Boxing could increase strength?!

Wong, what exactly were you teaching?

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Wong spoke with such seriousness, and with the Sorcerer Supreme, The Ancient One, present, she didn't seem to object.

Although Zhang Yang had his doubts, he still nodded.

Zhang Yang had only heard of Military Boxing. He had never actually practiced it or seen it performed.

But looking at the way Wong had just fought Berkeley...

No matter how he looked at it, it didn't seem like a proper combat technique that could be used for fighting.

Still, Wong had said so himself.

This was the foundation.

Besides, every time Wong and Berkeley taught him something strange, Zhang Yang could always figure out many things after returning home.

Zhang Yang had been very skeptical before.

But after going through it several times, Zhang Yang felt that magic was truly mysterious.

Things that looked and sounded strange could nevertheless make perfect sense after he thought about them.

If Zhang Yang hadn't learned anything from what they taught him, he might still have been suspicious.

But the problem was that he had genuinely learned things from their lessons.

He couldn't keep doubting them after that.

Thinking this over, Zhang Yang decided to seriously study this Military Boxing.

"Zhang Yang, do you know why I'm teaching you Military Boxing?" Wong suddenly asked him.

Wong's expression was unusually solemn.

Normally, Wong was very amiable whenever Zhang Yang saw him.

But this time, Wong's expression was clearly different.

That made Zhang Yang grow serious as well. "Wong, do you want me to learn this Military Boxing?"

Wong shook his head. "No. I want you to use this Military Boxing to improve your physical condition and increase your strength!"

"Zhang Yang, you haven't been studying magic for very long. Although you've learned many spells and your results are pretty good, the problem is that your physical condition and strength haven't improved sufficiently. So I hope you can use this Military Boxing to make your body stronger."

After saying that, Wong strode over to Zhang Yang in a few steps and handed him a coin. "Zhang Yang, without using magic, throw this coin as hard as you can."

As soon as Wong said this, The Ancient One, Mordo, and Kaecilius were stunned again.

What?

Improve his strength and physical condition?

By practicing Military Boxing?

This time, Kaecilius couldn't take it anymore.

He stepped forward, intending to say something to Wong, but Wong's gaze sharpened as he glared at Kaecilius.

Kaecilius was an Arch-Sorcerer.

But compared to Wong, his status was still a level lower.

Seeing Wong's expression, Kaecilius swallowed his words.

Zhang Yang frowned and tossed the coin.

There was no force behind it at all.

With a clear ding, the coin flew for a while before landing on the ground with a crisp sound.

"See? Your strength is about the same as an ordinary person's. With strength like this, how will you win in close combat?" Wong shook his head and said to Zhang Yang, "Do you understand now?"

Zhang Yang answered with an uncertain expression, "I'll go back and think about it."

Wong nodded. "Go back and practice the Military Boxing I taught you. Think about it carefully. I hope you'll understand tomorrow."

"Yes. Thank you for your guidance, Wong." Zhang Yang bowed and walked out of the Kamar-Taj Library.

After Zhang Yang left the Kamar-Taj Library, Kaecilius finally couldn't hold back anymore. "Arch-Sorcerer, when Senior Brother taught us combat, he taught us practical fighting techniques and how to combine them with magic. Moreover, Senior Brother's techniques were based on martial arts or Sanda. Why are you teaching... Mi-Military Boxing?"

To be honest, Kaecilius was completely baffled.

This thing Wong was teaching...

It would be a miracle if Zhang Yang could learn anything from it!

What exactly was he teaching?

I feel like Wong is making this up as he goes.

Mordo also couldn't help speaking up. "I came here with the Sorcerer Supreme to see Zhang Yang's comprehension. Wong, what exactly are you trying to do? Does Kamar-Taj allow this kind of nonsense now?!"

Mordo's tone was unusually stern.

The Ancient One, however, merely watched Wong without saying a word, thinking to herself:

You're all underestimating Zhang Yang far too much.

If he weren't trying to prove just how abnormal Zhang Yang's talent was, Wong wouldn't have gone to such lengths at the risk of being punished by The Ancient One.

Besides, Wong was absolutely certain.

Zhang Yang would definitely comprehend something from it. As for what he would comprehend, that was like drawing a lottery. Even Wong couldn't guess.

Still, Wong felt that...

With Zhang Yang's monstrous comprehension, whatever he comprehended would definitely leave everyone dumbfounded.

Of course, this underhanded idea hadn't come from Wong either. Berkeley had thought of it.

Wong truly didn't want Zhang Yang to be banished to another dimension.

He was such a promising student.

But Senior Brother Mordo had always believed that Zhang Yang was a spy sent by the dark forces.

If Wong taught him normal combat techniques, even if Zhang Yang learned them...

Mordo might assume that he had known them from the beginning.

So Wong could only teach him something abnormal.

After all, The Ancient One had neither expressed an opinion about Zhang Yang nor taught him personally. Presumably, she still found some merit in Mordo's words.

Now, Wong wanted to prove to The Ancient One that Zhang Yang truly had extraordinary talent!

And not just a little extraordinary!

"Sorcerer Supreme, I hope you'll believe me. I'm definitely not teaching him nonsense!" Wong looked at The Ancient One and spoke earnestly. "Zhang Yang is different from ordinary people. I believe what I taught him today will definitely be useful."

Useful?

What use could it possibly have?!

Could Zhang Yang really comprehend something profound from Military Boxing?!

At any rate, Mordo and Kaecilius didn't believe it.

"Wong, yesterday you swore that Zhang Yang's comprehension was extraordinary, and that he could comprehend something even if you taught him nonsense. If he doesn't comprehend anything tomorrow, that will prove you were lying. Think about how you'll explain yourself to Master!" Mordo snorted, thinking to himself:

What a farce!

"If he doesn't, I'll be banished together with Zhang Yang!" Wong declared firmly.

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Wong's resolute tone silenced Mordo.

After all, The Ancient One was here. Mordo couldn't really start an argument with Wong.

Besides, Wong had always valued harmony and rarely spoke up.

But because of Zhang Yang, Wong's attitude had grown increasingly forceful these past few times.

It was obvious that Wong truly liked that boy, Zhang Yang.

Nothing was more frightening than the air suddenly falling silent.

It was as if the air itself had solidified.

Berkeley stood to the side, not daring to say a word.

When the Arch-Sorcerers spoke, it was truly like immortals fighting.

How could a mortal dare to interfere?

Just then, The Ancient One suddenly spoke. "Wong, you've learned to lie."

Her casual remark drifted into everyone's ears.

It sounded completely unrelated to the argument between Mordo and Wong, but it effectively broke the awkward atmosphere.

After saying this, The Ancient One returned the book to the shelf, waved her small fan, and left.

She didn't punish Wong.

This proved that...

The Ancient One had tacitly approved.