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Chapter 41 Gu Yi, You're Nothing More Than This

"Welcome Ancient One to join us in eradicating cults!"

Hawkeye's face was incredibly humble, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

Coulson rolled his eyes. This colleague was too unpredictable.

Coulson silently grumbled in his mind, but on the surface he maintained a professional smile. If he really said it, the Ancient One looked kind and probably wouldn't hold it against him, but Barton would definitely fight him to the death.

"Ancient One, how much do you really know about this evil force?"

Hawkeye's voice was filled with respect, which fully demonstrated that in this world, as long as your fist is big enough, everyone will be your loyal sycophant.

"This evil power transcends human comprehension. I still haven't been able to figure out where it comes from, and now, inside the church, those who wield this power..."

Gu paused for a moment, then continued, "He was my former disciple."

The Ancient One's voice carried a subtle, complex emotion, and Hawkeye realized the sensitivity of the issue, suspecting there might be a long, tedious, and melodramatic backstory.

Therefore, he'd better not ask too many questions, lest he fall asleep while listening.

"Ancient One, what actions do you think we should take to combat this evil force, and your misguided disciple?"

Hawkeye carefully chose his words, trying to avoid touching on any sensitive emotional points that the Ancient One might have.

After carefully observing the S.H.I.E.L.D. force, the Ancient One pondered for a moment and then said, "Your forces are so formidable, let's try a probing attack first."

"As expected of the Ancient One, your plan is perfect. Alright, let's do it this way!"

Faced with Hawkeye's blatant flattery, Coulson couldn't help but think to himself, "Isn't this exactly what I planned from the beginning? I didn't hear you say it was any more brilliant."

However, Coulson didn't say much. It would be best if the mission could be completed. With such a powerful mage, surely this mission would be successful?

With the Ancient One's decision finalized, the S.H.I.E.L.D. team quickly sprang into action, preparing to launch a probing attack.

After intensive preparations, S.H.I.E.L.D. forces approached the church where the cult was located without warning.

The Ancient One parted her lips slightly and began to chant an ancient incantation. A mysterious power gathered around her, casting an invisible protective shield over the entire group.

Everything seemed to be going so smoothly that Coulson finally breathed a sigh of relief. Hopefully, there wouldn't be any major problems now.

"Clap clap clap!"

Just as the agents were preparing to fire a rocket at the church, they suddenly heard a burst of applause.

The applause sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet night, as if mocking the S.H.I.E.L.D. team's cautious plan.

As applause erupted, the church doors slowly opened, and a beam of light shone through, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

"Welcome everyone, heroes of S.H.I.E.L.D., and... isn't this the Sorcerer Supreme? Haven't you found a new leader yet?"

A deep, magnetic voice came from inside the church. Casillas, dressed in strange clothes, wore an eerie smile, as if everything was under his control.

The Ancient One's brow furrowed even more. Kaecilius had become even more powerful, while she herself had become even weaker.

This can't go on any longer. Otherwise, the Ancient One will have no other way to go but to accept the sect leader's conditions.

"Casillas, you have been consumed by evil, and today I must stop you."

The Ancient One's voice was firm and powerful as she formed hand seals, preparing to unleash her strongest spell.

Casillas sneered, and with a slight wave of his hand, the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart.

A tentacle suddenly appeared beside the Ancient One, attacking her. The tentacle was like the arm of a demon from the abyss, carrying indescribable and terrifying power, heading straight for the Ancient One.

Gu Yi's eyes sharpened, and his figure flashed instantly, dodging the sudden attack with extraordinary agility.

Casillas was in no hurry to attack. He slowly stepped into the light, each step accompanied by a slight tremor in the ground, as if he himself were a moving mountain.

He opened his arms as if to embrace the darkness of the entire universe, and more tentacles emerged from the darkness, surging towards the Ancient One like a tide.

Gu Yi understood that this was a life-or-death struggle. She concentrated all her spiritual power, releasing a dazzling light that intertwined with the tentacles.

Each ray of light contained the power of purification and sealing, attempting to destroy those tentacles along with the evil force behind them.

Suddenly, Gu Yi felt as if her head had been struck by a hammer, and she staggered, almost losing her balance.

Casillas's cold laughter echoed in the night sky; his power seemed to merge with the darkness.

Despite her best efforts to resist Kaecilius's attacks, the Ancient One felt an unbearable pain in her head with every attempt to retaliate.

"Ancient One, your magic is nothing special."

Casillas's voice was cold and ruthless; he was enjoying his absolute advantage in this duel between master and disciple.

Just then, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents realized they couldn't stand idly by. They quickly adjusted their tactics, using high-tech weapons and coordinated tactics to launch an attack on Kaecilius.

The roar of rocket launchers, the flash of lasers, and the precise shooting of the agents caused sparks to fly all around the church, and the battle entered a white-hot phase.

However, Casillas seemed to have anticipated all of this. With a wave of his hand, the tentacles became as flexible as if they were alive, not only blocking most of the attacks but also catching the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents off guard.

Several agents were injured and fell to the ground under the fierce attack of the tentacles, and the situation instantly became critical.

Seeing this, Gu Yi was extremely anxious. Despite her headache and weakness, she tried to stop Kaecilius from doing what he was doing.

"Agent Coulson, organize the team; we need closer coordination!"

The Ancient One called out to Coulson beside her, her voice revealing an undeniable resolve.

Coulson immediately understood the Ancient One's meaning. He quickly prepared the communication equipment to coordinate the agents' actions, allowing them to form a tighter defensive and offensive formation.

"Who am I? Hmm? What's this?"

Drops of viscous liquid splattered on his face. Coulson reached up and touched it; the liquid was red blood. He looked down.

Oh, so there's a big hole in my chest.

(End of this chapter)