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"Including being an enemy of S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Including doing anything I want to do." Xiao Han's eyes flashed with golden light.

"As long as they don't mess with me."

The Ancient One pondered for a moment: "What if I invite you to join Kamar-Taj and become the new Sorcerer Supreme?"

This suggestion made Xiao Han stunned: "Why me?"

"Because you can see things that I can't see." Gu Yi's voice suddenly became tired.

"I have protected this world for too long, Xiao.

The Time Stone allowed me to see countless possible futures, but in all timelines, there is one common ending: my death. Although that was my own idea. "

Xiao Han keenly noticed the meaning of her words: "You are preparing for the handover."

The Ancient nodded: "Doctor Strange still needs time to grow. And your appearance... is a variable. An existence that should not have existed."

"Besides, your arrival has blurred the timeline, and I can no longer watch it."

The wind and snow on the top of the mountain grew stronger, but an invisible barrier formed around the two of them, and the snowflakes melted quietly a few meters away from them.

"I can't accept it." Xiao Han finally replied, "I have my own path to follow."

Ancient One seemed to have anticipated this answer: "Then at least promise me one thing. When darkness falls and the earth needs you, you will stand up."

Xiao Han smiled: "It depends on what I am thinking at the time."

Ancient One also smiled: "That's enough."

She opened the portal again. "Would you like to visit the library? Kamar-Taj's collection of books might be useful to you."

Xiao Han's eyes lit up: "This is a good suggestion."

Inside the Kamar-Taj library, ancient bookshelves tower into the sky, and the air is filled with the scent of parchment and sandalwood.

Xiao Han stood in the center, the golden patterns on his black battle suit faintly visible in the candlelight, forming a wonderful contrast with the ancient magical atmosphere around him.

"This is the most complete collection of magical tomes on Earth."

Master Ancient One held his hands behind his back, his wide yellow robe fluttering in the wind. "It contains the wisdom left by all the Supreme Sorcerers, from Vishanti to Agamotto."

Librarian Wang looked at Xiao Han warily: "Supreme Mage, this is..."

"A guest, King," said the Ancient One gently, "who has the right to consult any book he wishes."

Wang opened his mouth in surprise, but quickly regained his professional attitude: "What category do you need?"

"all."

Xiao Han's super vision has begun to scan the bookshelf, "Especially those about the multiverse and the dark dimension."

"Supreme Mage, these tomes are too dangerous. Even a senior mage needs guidance..." Wang was surprised when he heard this.

"Let him see." Gu Yi interrupted softly, his eyes always staying on Xiao Han.

"I believe Mr. Xiao knows his limits."

Xiao Han nodded slightly, his super vision activated, and he analyzed the structure of the entire library in an instant.

The classification of bookshelves, the arrangement of books, and even those areas hidden by magic, are all visible under his super senses.

The text on the spine of every book, the symbols on every page, and even the secret contents sealed by magic were all within his sight.

"interesting."

Xiao Han walked towards the nearest bookshelf and gently stroked his fingers over a row of heavy tomes inlaid with gemstones.

"Your magic system is completely different from Asgard's. They rely on the divine power in their bloodlines, while you... borrow the power of the dimension."

Xiao Han continued walking towards the space theory area, his finger hovering above a row of sapphire-inlaid tomes.

"Your magic is based on the borrowing and lending of dimensional energy, which explains why the hanging ring is needed as a medium."

Wang opened his mouth in surprise: "You just glanced at the bookshelf classification..."

Xiao Han had already taken down "Basic Space Principles" and was flipping through it quickly.

His fingers turned the pages at a speed unattainable by humans, lingering on each page for no more than a second.

Classics that would take an ordinary person several months to study could be completely memorized in less than two minutes in his hands.

"Space folding... Dimension positioning... Energy anchor point..."

Xiao Han closed the book, his eyes gleaming with thought.

He raised his right hand and tried to draw the trajectory of the portal as described in the book, but only a few faint sparks were stirred in the air and then dissipated.

The corners of Master Ancient One's mouth rose slightly: "It seems that even a superman needs to abide by the basic laws of magic."

Xiao Han didn't take it as an offense: "I'm just testing a theory."

He pointed to his temple and said, "I have memorized all the knowledge here, but I currently lack the energy channel to cast spells.

I will consider using the energy in my body as a medium to perform magic when I return."

Wang's expression went from wariness to pure shock. "You...you memorized the entire book?"

“There’s more than just this one.”

Xiao Han walked to the next bookshelf. "Introduction to Mirror Dimension, Fundamentals of Soul Projection, Compilation of Defensive Spells... these are all on my to-read list."

Chapter 17 Superman Learns Magic

In the next three hours, Xiao Han absorbed Kamar-Taj's magical theories with astonishing efficiency.

Unlike ordinary wizards who need to practice spells and gestures repeatedly, he uses his super brain to directly store all knowledge in different categories and establish a complete theoretical framework.

When Xiao Han finished reading the last page of “Higher Dimensional Mathematics”, Master Ancient One suddenly spoke: “Your way of learning is amazing, Mr. Xiao.

But magic is not just theoretical knowledge, it requires resonance with the dimension and spiritual practice."

Xiao Han put the tome back on the bookshelf: "I don't plan to perform these magics for the time being. But understanding the principles is the first step."

He pointed to his eyes. "My heat vision wasn't innate. I learned it through understanding the interaction between solar energy and bio-fields."

Ancient One nodded thoughtfully. "So you believe that with a deep enough understanding, you can eventually find a way to cast spells without relying on the ring? Like you said, using yourself as the medium?"

"Maybe." Xiao Han walked towards the deepest restricted area of ​​the library.

"But now, I want to know what methods our enemies will use."

As soon as his fingers touched the copy of the Dark Book, Wang rushed forward: "No! That book is too dangerous! Even the Supreme Mage..."

"Let him see."

Ancient One said again, his voice calm but unquestionable, "Mr. Xiao is right, it is necessary to understand the enemy."

Xiao Han unfolded the scroll and quickly browsed the distorted text on it.

As he read deeper, his brows furrowed. "The Dark Dimension's corruption methods are more cunning than I imagined... They exploit emotional loopholes rather than magical ones."

Ancient One walked up to him and said, "Really? Perhaps you've discovered something different."

"look here."

Xiao Han pointed to a seemingly ordinary spell annotation, "The dark dimension does not forcibly break through the defense, but creates rifts through the negative emotions in the guardian's heart.

Fear, doubt, pride...those are the real openings."

The Ancient One's expression grew exceedingly serious. She remained silent for a long moment before she softly spoke, "You are right. Five hundred years ago, it was the greed of the guarding mages that allowed Dormammu to breach his defenses for the first time."

The king gasped: "Supreme Mage! This is top secret..."

"There is no need to keep it secret anymore." Gu Yi looked at Xiao Han, his eyes flashing with complex light.

"Mr. Xiao discovered in three hours a truth that we haven't fully understood for centuries."

Wang was so shocked that he couldn't speak. He just stared at Xiao Han blankly, as if he was looking at some incredible existence.

Master Ancient One let out a long sigh, a rare expression of fatigue and relief appearing on his face.

"Follow me, Mr. Xiao."

She opened a portal to the terrace, "It seems we need to talk some more."

On the terrace, the cold Himalayan wind howled, but a barrier of warmth surrounded the two of them.

Ancient One stared at the snow-capped mountains in the distance and remained silent for a long time.

"Xiao."

She finally spoke, her voice carrying an unprecedented gravity, "I again ask that you consider taking over the position of Sorcerer Supreme."

Xiao Han raised his eyebrows: "I thought we had already discussed this issue."

"I didn't fully understand your abilities then."

Ancient One turned around, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Han didn't respond and waited quietly for her to continue.

"I originally thought that Doctor Strange would be my successor."

Ancient One smiled bitterly, "But your appearance changed all that. In just a few hours, you mastered magical knowledge that would take ordinary mages decades to understand."

You found holes in our defenses that I hadn't noticed; you even..."

She paused, "Your wisdom is at the level of a Supreme Sorcerer, and perhaps in time you won't need the Ring to open a portal."

Xiao Han looked into the distance: "The Supreme Mage needs more than just strength."

"exactly."

Ancient One's voice suddenly became passionate. "You possess power, but you do not abuse it. You discover loopholes and immediately fix them. You reject authority, but are willing to take responsibility. These qualities are more precious than any magical talent."

The cold wind blew up Ancient One's yellow robe, and she looked more like an ordinary practitioner than the guardian of the earth.

"I foresee the coming of darkness, Xiao. Dormammu is just the beginning. Thanos, the collapse of dimensions, the reorganization of the universe... This world needs a guardian more powerful than me."

Xiao Han pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "In this universe, did you see how you died?"

Ancient One’s expression froze for a moment: “I see… many possibilities.

But one thing is certain, when I die, someone must take my place, or the Earth will be plunged into eternal darkness."

Xiao Han exhaled, and white mist condensed and dissipated in the cold air.

He turned and looked directly into the Ancient One's eyes: "I cannot agree to take over as the Sorcerer Supreme. I still have my own journey to make and many things to deal with."

Gu Yi's shoulders drooped slightly, but Xiao Han's next words made her raise her head again.

"but,"

Xiao Han's voice was full of ridicule, "If that day really comes, I will take action. I still want to live on Earth.

Until then, I pledge to assist in the defense of the Three Sanctuaries against Dormammu and other threats."

A trace of relief flashed in Gu Yi's eyes, and she nodded slightly: "That's enough. Thank you, Xiao Han."

The two stood on the terrace in silence. The first rays of morning light penetrated the clouds in the distance, gilding the snow-capped mountains with a golden glow.

"It's dawn." Xiao Han broke the silence, "I should go back. Tony is probably confused about my disappearance."

Ancient One smiled: "You are welcome to come back anytime. There will always be a place for you in Kamar-Taj."

She opened a portal to New York, and Xiao Han was about to step in when he suddenly stopped.

"Mage."

Without looking back, he said, "Try to live longer. The world needs you."

With that, he stepped into the portal and disappeared in golden sparks.

Gu Yi stood alone in the morning light, with a faint smile on his lips.

She whispered to herself: "No, Xiao Han. What this world will need is the strong."

After Xiao Han left, Mo Du walked up to Gu Yi and asked, "Do you really trust him?"

Ancient One looked at the starry sky: "I trust his choices. I believe that in all futures, he will stand on the side of light."

"Even if he doesn't want to become the Sorcerer Supreme?"

"Especially since he doesn't want to become the Sorcerer Supreme." Ancient One turned and walked back to the sanctuary.