Chapter 197: The Sorcerer Supreme is in a Hurry to Die!

In the chat group:

Howard Stark: "It's unfortunate that Apocalypse's mutant ability was so impressive! If he could have been controlled, he would have been invaluable for scientific research."

Sebastian Shaw: "You're talking about his ability to create various materials through atomic-level control?"

Lucas: "If it's that ability you're interested in, the Universal Warhammer has it too. But you shouldn't have too many expectations for this kind of power—no ability is absolute."

Golden Lion Shiki: "Does this ability have a defect? Like the creation abilities of Paramecia Devil Fruits, where things return to their original state once the user loses consciousness?"

Lucas: "No, the changes this ability makes to objects are permanent. The ability itself isn't flawed, it's just not as powerful as you might imagine. Both Apocalypse and the Universal Warhammer have grade restrictions on the materials they can manufacture."

Howard Stark: "I understand—it's like how it's impossible to make another Universal Warhammer. There are many materials that neither Apocalypse nor the Universal Warhammer can create, right?"

Lucas: "That's right! Different matter has different properties. Just as you're limited by your era and cannot create materials like the Space Stone. The production of certain substances is beyond the capabilities of both the Universal Warhammer and Apocalypse, no matter how hard they try, because they can't compress atoms to the necessary degree."

In the outside world:

Lucas had returned to Howard Stark's lab, ready to check on his latest research.

Suddenly, golden sparks appeared out of thin air, forming a circle in mid-air. A bald woman in a yellow-brown monk's robe walked through the portal.

"Who are you?" Howard Stark's face changed, and various weapons immediately emerged in the laboratory, all aimed at the bald woman who had suddenly appeared.

"Howard, don't overreact." Lucas waved his hand calmly, asking Howard to put away his weapons, while looking at the newly arrived visitor with a curious expression. "This is the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. She protects Earth from invasion by interdimensional beings and is worthy of respect."

The Ancient One looked at Lucas impassively and said with a smile, "As expected of an unexpected variable that suddenly appeared. You seem to know me quite well. From my observations, it appears you also have the ability to view past and future?"

Lucas said, "Compared to the infinite futures you've seen, the future I've glimpsed is insignificant. As for the past, you should be able to easily perceive it, correct?"

The Ancient One shook her head and said, "The past is fixed—seeing it clearly is unremarkable. As for the future, although I've seen countless possibilities, I cannot determine which will become reality. In comparison, I would rather have your ability to see the precise future."

Lucas smiled and said, "Ancient One, did you come specifically for my ability?"

The Ancient One shook her head and replied, "Actually, I noticed your existence when you first appeared in this universe. However, at that time, I was occupied with resisting dimensional incursions, so I couldn't meet with you immediately."

Lucas nodded and said, "I understand! The Ancient One works tirelessly for Earth's peace and safety, which is admirable. Now that you've found time to visit me, is it to eliminate the variable that I represent?"

The Ancient One smiled and shook her head. "No, I'm here to invite you to join Kamar-Taj. If you wish, I can even offer you the position of Sorcerer Supreme."

In the chat group:

With the Ancient One saying she could relinquish the position of Sorcerer Supreme, everyone in the chat group was shocked.

Senju Tobirama: "Group Leader, isn't this Sorcerer Supreme joking? How could she give up her authority and status so readily upon meeting you?"

Uchiha Madara: "Perhaps she has some hidden agenda. She can't be trusted simply because she claims to fight for justice."

Sebastian Shaw: "Indeed! Even noble goals like saving the world can mask darker intentions. Isn't this Ancient One after your two Infinity Stones?"

Dongfang Yuechu: "It's possible! After all, she didn't appear before, but shows up now that you possess two Infinity Stones. I think it's likely that your confrontation with the cosmic overlord Thanos brought you to her attention, along with your Infinity Stones."

Lucas: "You're all overthinking this!"

In the outside world:

After briefly addressing the concerns in the chat group, Lucas curiously asked the Ancient One, "Why would you give me the position of Sorcerer Supreme? You must know that Strange is your destined successor."

The Ancient One replied, "If Strange were to inherit the position of Sorcerer Supreme through conventional means, it would take at least a hundred years for him to develop the necessary strength."

Lucas was stunned. "Hundreds of years?"

The Ancient One asked, "Is something wrong?"

Lucas replied, "In the future I know, you gave him the position after only 20 years."

The Ancient One nodded and said, "That's not surprising—after all, I possess time magic that can accelerate his growth. Even if he couldn't perfectly shoulder the responsibilities of Sorcerer Supreme, as long as he could block dimensional threats with the Eye of Agamotto, which contains the Time Stone at its core, resisting interdimensional beings wouldn't be particularly difficult."

Lucas thoughtfully said, "That means you're impatient and don't want to wait twenty years for Strange. So you've chosen me instead, abandoning Strange?"

The Ancient One smiled and said, "You could say that. I believe you're more suitable for the position of Sorcerer Supreme than Strange. I've confirmed it with the Time Stone—you are completely trustworthy."

Lucas shook his head and said, "You're mistaken! The Sorcerer Supreme needs to maintain the peace of this universe, and it's impossible for me to remain peacefully at Kamar-Taj. You've chosen the wrong person. Please reconsider."

The Ancient One smiled and said, "When did I say that the Sorcerer Supreme must always stay at Kamar-Taj to defend against dimensional threats? Even without the Sorcerer Supreme's presence, Kamar-Taj's magical defenses can block interdimensional entities for several years."

"There are many dimensional beings who wish to invade Earth. Even I can't fight against multiple incursions simultaneously. What happens if several dimensional entities attack Earth at once? To prevent this, Kamar-Taj has established numerous magical fortifications."

The Ancient One looked at Lucas and asked with a smile, "I know you have the ability to leave this universe, but you surely could return periodically, couldn't you? As long as you can guarantee to come back once a year, you would be qualified enough to serve as Sorcerer Supreme..."

She lifted the Eye of Agamotto from around her neck. Mystical energy flowed, opening it to reveal the emerald-green Time Stone glowing brightly within.

The Ancient One smiled and said, "If you agree to take the position of Sorcerer Supreme, this Time Stone will be yours to command."

Lucas stared at the Time Stone for a moment, then nodded, "That sounds reasonable. I agree."

In the chat group:

Senju Tobirama: "Group Leader, is the Ancient One in a hurry to go somewhere?"

Lucas: "She's in a hurry to die!"

Senju Tobirama: "..."

Lucas: "Don't misunderstand—I mean the death of her physical body. For a sorcerer of her level, true destruction of the soul is extremely difficult."

Lo Pei: "It seems that the sorcerers in this world are similar to the practitioners in our world. They all cultivate their spiritual souls. After the death of my master, his soul didn't completely disappear. When i offers incense, he can still provide guidance."

Dongfang Yuechu: "Then will the spirits in their world be the same?"

Lucas: "Who knows? I don't know exactly how the practitioners in Jackie Chan's world die. They may not die completely, but they certainly aren't free. They probably have certain restrictions, after all. The righteous energy of their world is very stingy."

Howard Stark: "Group Leader, what will happen to sorcerers in our world when they die? For example, what will happen to the Ancient One after her death?"

Lucas: "There's a cosmic entity representing time in this universe—Eternity. The Ancient One will join him after her death."

Sebastian Shaw: "Will she ever return after death?"

Lucas: "Probably not! She has guarded Earth for hundreds of years, and she's already tired of this role—otherwise she wouldn't be so eager to pass it on. Do you think being Sorcerer Supreme is some kind of privilege? It's hard work."

Dongfang Yuechu: "Living for thousands of years, and still feeling tired? It seems even long-lived beings have their burdens!"

Lucas: "I haven't finished explaining. The tedium of being Sorcerer Supreme is just one reason she wants to die. Another important reason is that she herself has become a huge potential danger—a threat that could destroy the planet."

Sebastian Shaw: "Like Jean Grey? Could it be that the Ancient One has a dark personality within her?"

Lucas: "No, that's not it! Sorcerers cultivate spirit and soul, but their bodies aren't much stronger than ordinary people. Even the Ancient One shouldn't have such a long lifespan naturally. The reason she has lived so long is because she has been drawing power from the Dark Dimension."

Lucas: "Because she couldn't find a suitable successor, the Ancient One couldn't simply die. To prevent her body from decaying, she absorbed energy from the Dark Dimension. And the master of the Dark Dimension—Dormammu—is an entity that actively seeks to invade Earth."

Lucas: "The energy of the Dark Dimension contains Dormammu's will. Absorbing it is similar to becoming a Ten Tails Jinchūriki. If one isn't careful, they can be assimilated by the will within it, becoming Dormammu's sacrifice and his puppet on Earth."

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