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Gu Yi sat at the mahogany table, took a sip of hot tea, and said in a relaxed tone, "That's enough theory. Now you can try it out."

If it were anyone else, the Ancient One would definitely have made them meditate for a few years first, and only after they had meditated enough would they have touched mind magic.

But Lin Jie is different.

Now the whole temple is buzzing with the word, everyone's calling him a "monstrous genius".

This is true.

Since stepping into the temple, Lin Jie has been like a tireless machine, frantically absorbing all knowledge.

For him, any title of genius is meaningless.

He has only one simple and direct goal: to become stronger, defeat the Ancient One, and take the position of Sorcerer Supreme.

Since I've chosen to practice magic, I must become the number one in all realms, and no one can change my mind.

Gu Yi looked at the young man with his sharp wit and ambition, her gaze deep and thoughtful.

For thousands of years, all mages have been borrowing money from dimensional demons. Once they borrow, they have to pay it back, and sooner or later they will be drained dry.

Lin Jie is the only oddball; his power comes entirely from himself and is self-sufficient.

If someone were to truly overthrow the gods of the universe in the future, the Ancient One firmly believed it would be this very kid.

"Go for it!"

Gu Yi put down her teacup and said softly.

Lin Jie nodded and closed his eyes.

boom!

A powerful and unparalleled spiritual force surged from his body, directly enveloping the surroundings.

This force is extremely domineering and unstoppable.

Gu Yi immediately closed her eyes and followed her silently with her own consciousness.

Mind magic is prone to backlash, and she had originally intended to act as a bodyguard just in case.

She discovered that she had been overthinking things.

Lin Jie's mental tentacles swept across the square like radar, instantly locking onto a mid-level mage who was meditating.

Drive straight in!

There are no obstacles or defenses at all.

Lin Jie's mental energy synchronized perfectly with the other party's brainwaves in just a few seconds.

Gu Yi's heart trembled slightly. For a beginner, it was already a miracle if he could keep his mind at all, but Lin Jie actually mastered it in one go. His comprehension and foundation were simply beyond comprehension.

However, Lin Jie was clearly not interested in such an unchallenging goal.

Finding it boring to bully weaker opponents, he decisively shifted his target and set his sights on a high-level mage.

Lucian!

Gu Yi sensed the intention and his heart tightened. He was just about to forcefully stop it.

late.

Lin Jie's mental power transformed into a heavy hammer, ruthlessly smashing Lucian's mental defenses and forcibly squeezing in.

The high-level mage's resistance was like paper in front of Lin Jie, and it broke through in less than a minute.

A few seconds later, Lin Jie withdrew listlessly, his mental energy instantly returning.

Gu Yi also opened her eyes.

"Master, there's a traitor in the Temple."

Without any hesitation, Lin Jie dropped a bombshell: "Someone wants to be Dormammu's lackey."

Gu Yi remained expressionless, and asked calmly, "What did you see?"

"His mind is filled with greed and desire, and a bunch of dark, murky energy."

Lin Jie curled his lip, looking disgusted.

Gu Yi picked up the hot tea, his tone calm.

"Forget everything you just saw."

Forgot?

Lin Jie sat on the futon and was completely stunned.

He wasn't intimidated by Gu Yi's calm tone, but rather he understood the meaning behind her words.

Master knew all along that Lucian had ulterior motives!

"Master, since you saw through his intention to side with Dormammu so early on, why didn't you take action?"

Lin Jie was full of questions.

Kamar-Taj has always had zero tolerance for dark magic.

Normally, anyone who dares to touch even a little bit of it will be kicked out of the house.

Now a high-ranking monk wants to become a mole, but the master is pretending not to see it.

That's incredibly audacious.

Gu Yi picked up her teacup, gently blew on the steam, and said with a deep gaze, "He's not the only one with this thought."

Lin Jie gasped.

Good heavens, this is a group rebellion!

"Master, you knew all this?"

"Hmm." Gu Yi nodded. "Karmar-Taj is my territory. If I can't even manage what's right under my nose, then I'm not worthy of being called the Sorcerer Supreme."

Lin Jie was even more puzzled: "Since you knew, why not just drag them out and make an example of them?"

Gu Yi put down her teacup, looked at Lin Jie, and said in a calm yet authoritative tone, "Don't you understand the principle of 'beating the grass to alert the snake'?"

"This is a place to teach magic, not a slaughterhouse. We will try our best to educate those who can be educated. But the human heart is the hardest thing to control. Some people insist on jumping into the fire pit, and you can't stop them. Since it cannot be avoided, then prepare to fight."

The Ancient One's words were very insightful.

"Of course I could just kick Lucian out," the Ancient One continued, "but if I can kick one out, a second and a third will definitely appear."

"The power of dark magic is too tempting. Absorbing dark energy is not a problem in itself, but selling one's soul to Dormammu for power is another matter entirely. Keeping Lucian in Kamar-Taj is much easier to control than letting him run wild outside."

"So," the Ancient One smiled slightly, "you can see Kamar-Taj as a school, or you can see it as a prison. It all depends on how you see it."

After listening, Lin Jie suddenly understood.

Old fox! Master, this is definitely a thousand-year-old fox!

Holding a ticking time bomb in one's own hands, one could even use it to lure in big fish. This tactic of turning the tables on others is executed with masterful skill.

"Understood, Master." Lin Jie gave a thumbs up.

"Alright, stop meddling in other people's business and continue practicing your magic." Ancient One waved her hand. "To be able to master mind magic in such a short time, you truly deserve the title of 'genius mage'."

Actually, Gu Yi had just broken out in a cold sweat.

When Lin Jie forcibly invaded Lucian's mind, the Ancient One originally wanted to stop him.

Mind magic is extremely dangerous.

If the other party notices and retaliates with mental power, Lin Jie is easily traumatized.

Lucian is, after all, an experienced archmage, and his defensive capabilities are definitely not weak.

But Lin Jie was just too fast.

Lucian was so close that he didn't even have time to react, let alone concentrate on counterattacking.

This is like a thief stealing something; before the owner even hears the lock being picked, everything has already been taken.

"This kid's mental energy burst speed is nothing short of freakish."

Gu Yi silently evaluated it in her heart.

Normally, a mage needs a pre-cast time to concentrate their mental energy.

Lin Jie's attack was almost instantaneous.

Looking across the entire wizarding world, the only one who could probably do this is probably the Ancient One herself, who has cultivated for hundreds of years.

"Focus your attention, mobilize the magical energy within your body, and try to spread your mental network wider."

Gu Yi pointed out. She wanted to see exactly where Lin Jie's limits lay.

"Okay."

Lin Jie closed his eyes again.

With the experience he had just gained, Lin Jie was much more adept this time.

He did not continue wandering around the courtyard of Kamar-Taj.

The spiritual energy spread like a vast net, reaching directly towards the horizon.

hum!

In mid-air, a pale golden magical defensive barrier was activated.

This is the Kamar-Taj defense network personally laid out by the Ancient One.

Lin Jie's mental energy paused for only half a second before, like a sharp sword, effortlessly tearing open a gap and rushing directly outside the barrier!

Gu Yi sat on the futon, his eyes suddenly widening.

They broke through the barrier?!

How is that possible!

The Ancient One knew very well that mind magic was different from the superpowers of mutants.

For example, there's a bald man on Earth named Charles who was born with a brain mutation and has extremely strong telepathy.

But the mage does not have mutated genes.

A mage's mental magic can only be cast by the perfect fusion of their powerful magic and mental strength.

Both are indispensable, and cultivating them is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Lin Jie had only been learning for less than an hour, yet he not only successfully fused the barrier but was also able to release his mental energy directly outside of it!

This is equivalent to Lin Jie being able to sit in his house in Kamar-Taj and watch the outside world as a panoramic surveillance video, if he so chooses.

Wherever his mental power reaches, that place is under his surveillance!

Gu Yi took a deep breath, feeling a slight headache.

It wasn't just because Lin Jie's mental strength was ridiculously powerful, but also because Gu Yi discovered a terrifying fact that defied common sense.

When ordinary people learn magic, they get stuck when they encounter a bottleneck and must stop to focus on improving their mental strength.

But Lin Jie did the exact opposite!

Every time this kid learns a new spell, his mental strength, magic power limit, and even comprehension increase dramatically!

The more you learn, the stronger you become; the stronger you become, the more you learn—it's a perpetual motion machine with no upper limit!

Gu Yi rubbed his temples, feeling a mix of emotions.

I really don't know whether it's a blessing or a curse to have taught such a prodigy as a disciple.

If it were a mentor with a weaker mental fortitude, they would probably have been so devastated that they would have questioned their existence.