Crunch!
Kamar-Taj There is a tall wooden building in the northeast corner, and the door opens automatically.
A beam of sunlight came in, passed through the window lattice with complicated patterns, and fell into a mottled golden glow.
Strange tidied up his retro robes and glanced at Luke before entering, telling him to be more respectful and not to offend the powerful mage who transcended legend.
The latter raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise. Doctor Strange in this universe seemed to be more in awe of the Ancient One.
The one without Marvel Cinematic Universe seemed to be forcibly appointed, with a feeling of reluctance all over his body.
"Strange, I heard that you want to participate in this Sorcerer Supreme Tournament?"
Walking into the door, there was an old man with white eyebrows and beard, thin cheeks and sunken eye sockets lying on his side on the bed inside.
That is Ancient One.
Compared with the neutral face of Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is far different.
Of course, it is also more in line with the image of an "elegant person" in the eyes of the public.
"Didn't you hint to me that you want me to sign up?"
Strange widened his eyes and cursed.
Just a few days ago, Sorcerer Supreme was plotted by the betrayer Kaecilius. He was seriously injured accidentally and was discovered by him.
As a doctor, Strange provided emergency rescue in time, which prevented the situation from getting worse.
The next day, Sorcerer Supreme woke up and said that in order to express his gratitude for his life-saving grace, he was specially allowed to choose one piece from New York Sanctum's collection of magic weapons as a reward.
Strange I wanted to choose a flail, an axe, Crystal a magic ball, etc., which can not only improve combat power, but also provide a sense of security.
Unexpectedly, a red Cloak flew out of nowhere and wore it on his body as if it was following him.
In desperation, Strange had no choice but to choose "Cloak of Levitation" as the reward.
Later, Sorcerer Supreme had a long talk with him.
To summarize the contents, it is "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility", "The task of saving the world and maintaining peace is left to you", and so on Mind Stone chicken soup.
I heard Sorcerer Supreme say that his end was approaching and he was about to die, and he hinted intentionally or unintentionally that he was probably the one-of-a-kind magic prodigy who could take on big responsibilities.
Strange was moved.
He was so excited that he took the initiative to participate in the trial of Vishanti and became a competitor for the position of Sorcerer Supreme.
If Luke knew the ins and outs, he would definitely laugh at the Ancient One's writing skills.
If you switch to Strange from Marvel Cinematic Universe, you will definitely not take the bait.
"Yes, yes. I am confident that I can shoulder this responsibility."
Strange replied weakly.
He was simply pushed onto the shelf without even the slightest preparation.
"Very good. Strange, I really saw you right. The moment you stepped into the door of Kamar-Taj, I knew that you were the one I was waiting for."
The Ancient One coughed twice and said in an old voice.
This was what he said from the bottom of his heart, and there was no falsehood in it.
"The... person standing next to you, who is he?"
Then, the Ancient One looked at Luke, who was standing silently behind.
"He is my contractor. There are only seven candidates for Sorcerer Supreme Tournament. Each of them can summon a 'partner' to cooperate with him through the contract."
Strange lowered his head and answered.
Relying solely on one high-level mage and facing a plethora of talented candidates with so many masters is definitely not enough.
But he had no better choice. Mordo was able to gain the recognition of three legendary mages and draw on powerful power.
That's because he has outstanding qualifications. He has been with Sorcerer Supreme for almost fifty years and has accumulated a profound foundation.
As for Strange himself, he has only been in Kamar-Taj for two years, and he is at the level of an intermediate mage.
"He is the one you chose... the contractor."
The Ancient One stared at the tall figure, and the wrinkled white eyebrows slowly relaxed.
"Strange, you are really lucky!"
As Sorcerer Supreme's the Ancient One, one can naturally see the depth of Luke's strength.
The latter took a step forward, stood side by side with Strange, and said softly, "Ancient One, I am willing to help... him win this battle for hegemony."
With a determined tone, it seemed that he had already taken the fruits of victory into his bag.
"What are you talking about?"
The Ancient One hasn't responded yet, Strange can't hold it back at first.
He didn't know the identity of Luke, let alone what kind of contractor he had summoned.
If Superman is regarded as a substitute messenger, then the panel value representing his strength will be about five infinity symbols.
If it were a heroic spirit, that would be even more remarkable.
In short, it's just one sentence, it's safe.
Regrettably, Strange did not realize this. He just regarded Luke as a high-level human mage.
So, face those contestants who may be your competitors.
Strange's biggest goal at this stage is to get tickets to enter the venue.
Then, help Mordo as much as possible - after all, they are all acquaintances.
Successfully won the position of Sorcerer Supreme!
"Strange, please step back."
The Ancient One waved his hand, indicating that the other party could leave.
"This guest, can you stay and have a chat with me?"
Luke ignored Strange's shocked look and nodded. "It's a great honor."
After the door behind him opened and closed, the Ancient One spoke out, "I have never seen such a young Skyfather in my life."
"Sir, who are you? Why do you want to help Strange?"
Luke smiled slightly, and told Sorcerer Supreme about some of his experiences, such as teleportation across universes, finding a way home, etc.
After a long while, the Ancient One said slowly, "Well, since you know me from another universe and also know about Strange's future destiny, then this Sorcerer Supreme Tournament will be left to you."
"But, what's the price? Or, what do you want to get from Kamar-Taj?"
This seemingly decrepit old man had his back straight and his aura was completely different from before.
"I knew... it was all just an act."
Luke slandered.
Sorcerer Supreme is not a fragile porcelain. He can be seriously injured casually and it is difficult to heal.
All of this is obviously a routine!
In order to trick Strange into taking the bait, he deliberately set up a trap!
"I need the coordinates of this universe so I can continue to the next stop."
Luke replied.
Use a piece of secret data in exchange for a Skyfather-level thug.
This business is totally worth it!
It's a bloody profit!
"This... is no problem."
The Ancient One pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Whether what Luke said is true or false is not important.
Even if you know the coordinates of the universe, it won't cause any harm.
On the contrary, the help provided by the other party can ensure that Strange successfully takes the position of Sorcerer Supreme.
This is the key!
After numerous rounds of selection, the Ancient One chose Stephen-Strange.
But if in the end, he fails to win the battle for hegemony and passes the Vishanti assessment.
Then the wonderful script that I have painstakingly written is in vain.
You know, Vishanti doesn't care about this.
They are high up, overlooking the diverse Dimensional Demon God, focusing on the more grand picture of the universe.
For Vishanti, whether Strange sits in the position of Sorcerer Supreme or not, it is actually the same.
In other universes, Iron Man Tony-Stark was Sorcerer Supreme.
Even Thor's good brother Loki almost sat in that position.
It is enough to see that destiny will change slightly and is not fixed forever.
"Then it's settled. Happy cooperation, Ancient One."
Luke smiled with satisfaction.
"By the way, if I hadn't appeared, how would you have helped Strange?"
Before leaving, he seemed to suddenly remember and asked this question with curiosity on his face.
"There are many methods. "Book of the Vishanti", Cloak of Levitation, and decades or hundreds of years of latent cultivation, all of which can turn Strange into a qualified Sorcerer Supreme."
The Ancient One smiled calmly.
An emerald light shone on his chest.
That's Eye of Agamotto.
Also Time Stone.
"Sure enough, no matter how hard you try, you can't compare to an unofficial decision."
Luke shook his head.
He opened the door, and the sunlight shone in, making his tall figure even more majestic.
Sorcerer Supreme Tournament!
Countdown!
start!