American comics: Incredible comprehension, hand-crafted forbidden spells

"Hoggus's ancient body was designed to alter reality. You combined that energy with alchemy to create this stone; its purpose should also be to alter reality, right?"

Gu Yi looked at the red stone in Lin Jie's hand and asked.

Lin Jie nodded.

Indeed, this thing is designed to alter reality.

"But Master," Lin Jie scratched his head, "this stone seems a little different from the real raw stone described in the book."

"This stone isn't as powerful as the original, and I have to use my own mana to activate it. It feels like its power limit is completely capped at my energy limit. To put it bluntly, it's like I've packaged the Hoggs energy in my body into a power bank."

As Lin Jie spoke, he fiddled with the red stone in his hand.

"That's normal." Gu Yi explained, waving her small fan. "The real Reality Stone is a product of the birth of the universe. Its energy is terrifyingly large, and it's not something ordinary people can handle."

Throughout history, countless ambitious individuals have obtained the Reality Stone, dreaming of dominating the universe. And what was the result? They all suffered a backlash.

With a single gesture, Gu Yi projected a phantom image of the real stone into mid-air.

"There are many such incredibly powerful treasures in the universe. But you have to understand, ordinary people simply can't control them. The Reality Stone is the most cunning and self-centered of all the Infinity Stones. It usually looks like a pool of red liquid called 'Aether.' This thing will find a host on its own."

"It burrows into the host's body, giving you apparent power, but in reality, it's sucking your blood and consuming your energy. Once it's drained the host dry, it dusts itself off and moves on to the next unfortunate victim."

Wang Lianlian nodded in agreement, "The Supreme Master is right! Most of the treasures in the universe are actually controlling people. There are very few people in the entire universe who can turn the tables and control these top-tier magical artifacts."

Lin Jie nodded, seemingly understanding, and handed the red stone in his hand to Gu Yi: "What about this one I refined?"

Gu Yi took the stone and examined it in his hand.

On the surface, the Ancient One was observing the texture of the stone, but in reality, she was secretly mobilizing the magic within her body, trying to activate the stone.

However, something unexpected happened to Gu Yi.

The stone did not react at all.

At first, the Ancient One thought it was because she hadn't injected enough magic.

She increased her output and tried a second time.

Still no response.

Even on the third attempt, when the Ancient One fully charged her magic, the stone remained lying quietly in her palm, just like an ordinary broken rock.

Gu Yi was startled.

This isn't a problem of insufficient energy, but rather... this stone has recognized its owner!

In the universe, ritual implements for recognizing a master are very common.

This is usually because the alchemist added special secret incantations during the crafting process, or because ancient deities left their spiritual imprints.

To put it simply, it's like putting a combination lock on a magical artifact.

For example, Thor's hammer, and the sword in the stone that Lin Jie pulled out earlier.

This red stone was obviously locked as well.

But to the Ancient One's shock, if it were just a simple magical code, it wouldn't be difficult for her, with her immense magical power as the Sorcerer Supreme, to forcefully break through it.

But now, she can't crack it at all!

What does this tell us?

This means that the core energy Lin Jie injected when refining this stone was of a level that even surpassed all the magic that the Ancient One currently possessed!

A sudden surge of shock ran through Gu Yi's heart.

She suddenly remembered what Odin had complained to her in space a few days ago.

Odin said that Lin Jie possessed an extremely terrifying and unfathomable energy.

When the Ancient One taught Lin Jie magic, she did think that the boy learned quickly and had a long mana bar, but she always thought that it was just a power bestowed by Vishanti.

It now seems that what Lin Jie possesses is likely a mysterious power that does not belong to this universe at all!

If that's the case...

Gu Yi's gaze towards Lin Jie changed.

It's important to know that all Earth's sorcerers, including the Ancient One, borrowed their power from gods in various dimensions.

Whether it's Vishanti or Dormammu of the Dark Dimension.

Borrowing power is useful, but the price is that you'll always have to work for these gods.

Your life, death, and destiny are all in the hands of others.

But if Lin Jie possesses a primal power that doesn't belong to this dimension, then he might be able to break this damn rule!

He can truly control his own destiny!

Thinking of this, Gu Yi felt an indescribable sense of relief.

She's been protecting the Earth for so many years, she must be exhausted.

Earth is at the bottom of the universe's hierarchy of contempt, constantly watched by various alien armies and dimensional demons; the slightest misstep could lead to utter destruction.

She had always wanted to find a strong, capable man to take over her job.

Now, it seems she has not only found a muscular man, but also a pervert who could potentially turn the tide for humanity!

Gu Yi took a deep breath to calm her excited emotions and handed the stone back to Lin Jie.

"This stone is the embodiment of the energy within your body."

Ancient One spoke with unprecedented seriousness, "The stronger your energy, the greater the power of this stone."

"If you can develop this power to its fullest potential, in the future, the stone in your hand may be even more terrifying than the real raw stone."

The Ancient One patted Lin Jie on the shoulder, as if handing over some great mission: "Make good use of it. One day, you will make the entire multiverse tremble for you."

Hearing his master's high praise, Lin Jie felt a surge of secret pleasure.

He nodded vigorously and gripped the stone tightly in his hand.

The atmosphere was perfectly set, as if Lin Jie was about to go out and save the world at any moment.

but.

Lin Jie suddenly frowned, his expression becoming somewhat conflicted.

"Um... Master..."

"What's wrong?"

Gu Yi waved her small fan, looking at her promising disciple with kind eyes.

Lin Jie sighed and reached into the large pocket of his monk's robe, rummaging around for a bit.

With a crisp "whoosh".

Lin Jie pulled out more than a dozen identical red stones from his pocket and threw them all onto the wooden table in front of him.

"I casually rubbed a whole handful of these stones last night." Lin Jie spread his hands, looking at Gu Yi with an innocent expression. "I just want to ask, with so many, which one should I carry with me when I go out?"

clack.

The fan in Gu Yi's hand fell directly to the ground.

Wang's eyes widened, and his chin almost smashed through the floor.

The entire hall was deathly silent.

The Ancient One stared intently at the pile of glittering "Reality Stones" on the table, feeling a buzzing in his head and a surge in blood pressure.

A dozen or so yuan?!

Did you just rub it on the spot?!

Wholesale?!

Gu Yi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and forcibly swallowed the urge to curse.

This apprentice is practically leaving no way out for anyone!