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The Ancient One's gaze seemed to pierce through the void, landing directly on Lin Jie.

Today's Kamar-Taj is completely different from usual.

The monks practiced their skills with tireless enthusiasm, as if they were on steroids.

Practicing magic is never an easy task; it can be tedious, boring, and even frustrating.

Many apprentices simply cannot overcome the initial bottleneck period and eventually have to pack their bags and leave.

But once you taste the sweetness and feel your strength growing rapidly, that sense of accomplishment is as addictive as poison.

That's how people are; they like things going smoothly and hate going against the current.

Today, these mages have truly experienced what it means to have a "favorable situation".

They practiced from the afternoon until sunset.

The apprentices, who usually disappear long before mealtime, stubbornly stayed on the training ground today, frantically rubbing the miniature whirlwind in their hands.

"Lin Jie".

As darkness fell completely, the sorcerers finally began to disperse one after another. Gu Yi then walked to the back of the crowd and called out to Lin Jie.

Lin Jie stopped channeling his mental energy and slowly opened his eyes.

"master."

Lin Jie bowed respectfully.

Wang and Mordo followed closely behind the Ancient One, neither daring to utter a sound.

They noticed that their master's aura was a bit off today.

It wasn't the usual carefree and leisurely atmosphere, but rather a sense of oppression, as if a storm was about to break.

The two senior monks wisely kept quiet.

After all, Lin Jie is now acting as the Supreme Mage, and it's best for them, the employees, to stay out of the business between the former boss and the current boss.

"Come with me to the temple."

Gu Yi glanced at Lin Jie, then turned and left.

Lin Jie obediently followed.

Just as Wang and Mordo were about to bow and take their leave, the Ancient One suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, "You two come along too."

The two exchanged a glance, their hearts pounding, but they had no choice but to grit their teeth and follow behind.

The four returned to the Temple of the Ancient One.

Gu Yi slowly poured a cup of hot tea for each person.

After everyone had picked up their teacups, Gu Yi turned to Lin Jie and spoke calmly, "The mages' cultivation speed increased dramatically today, wasn't that your doing?"

Wang and Modu listened from the side, completely bewildered.

Isn't it a good thing that everyone's cultivation speed is getting faster?

Why does Master sound so angry?

"Yes."

Lin Jie nodded frankly, showing no intention of hiding anything.

"So you're saying you used dark magic on everyone in Kamar-Taj."

These words were spoken.

Clang!

The teacup in Wang's hand fell directly onto the table, spilling tea all over the floor.

Modu was so startled that he jumped up from his chair.

Dark magic?!

The two men stared at Lin Jie as if he were a madman.

No wonder everyone was acting like they were all on drugs today!

It turns out that the junior brother had given them a black magic buff!

This is an absolute taboo in Kamar-Taj!

Those who are tainted by dark magic are, according to the rules, stripped of their magical powers and exiled to another dimension!

Although Wang and Mordo both knew that Lin Jie was a troublemaker, they also knew that Lin Jie was not a bad person at heart and was definitely doing it for the good of Kamar-Taj.

Using black magic to enhance one's strength? That's a bit too extreme!

"Why do you do this?"

Gu Yi stared at Lin Jie and asked the question that Wang and Mordo had been wondering about.

All eyes were on Lin Jie.

Lin Jie put down his teacup, his expression showing no sign of panic.

Since he dared to do it, he had already prepared his explanation.

"Master, you taught me before," Lin Jie looked directly into the Ancient One's eyes, "that power has no distinction between good and evil, the key is how it is used. The proper use of dark magic can make a person stronger."

"And you're the one who told me that Dormammu is about to invade Earth."

Lin Jie paused, his tone becoming heavy: "The white magic of Kamar-Taj is all defensive shields. If we don't even have offensive means, how can we fight Dormammu's fanatical army?"

These words left Wang and Mordo speechless.

Yes, if a war really breaks out, you can't win by simply defending.

Gu Yi also fell silent.

She was well aware of Lin Jie's original intention.

This kid took the risk of using such forbidden methods to protect the Earth.

But the problem is, the methods are too dangerous!

"You forcibly infused them with energy using dark magic, accelerating their cultivation," the Ancient One's voice turned stern. "But what was the price? You not only absorbed their spiritual power, but you also forced them to offer their souls to you!"

"How is your approach any different from Dormammu's method of cultivating followers?!"

This is what the Ancient One was most worried about and most angry about!

She could tolerate Lin Jie learning dark magic, and even tolerate him harming Asgard.

But she absolutely cannot tolerate the future successor of Kamar-Taj becoming an evil god who manipulates other people's souls and treats sorcerers as puppets!

Earth doesn't need a second Dormammu!

The atmosphere in the room plummeted to freezing point.

Wang and Modu stood aside, not daring to even breathe loudly.

This is not a simple question; it concerns the future direction of Kamar-Taj.

Lin Jie met Gu Yi's scrutinizing gaze without flinching.

He picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and seemed to be seriously considering how to answer the question.

After a long pause, Lin Jie put down his teacup and gave an answer that left people both amused and exasperated.

"Master, the biggest difference between me and Dormammu is... I'm not as greedy as him."

Wang and Modu were stunned for a moment.

Gu Yi frowned slightly.

What kind of answer is that?

Lin Jie continued, "Dormammu recruits minions to devour their souls and expand his dark dimension. My goal is to make the mages of Kamar-Taj stronger."

"As for taking their souls as the price..."

Lin Jie shrugged and said matter-of-factly, "It's like a contract, or a guarantee. I'm giving away my magic for free, so there has to be some collateral, right? What if I run into an ingrate who takes my power and turns to aliens? I hold their souls in my hands. As long as they don't betray Earth, we're all brothers."

Upon hearing this, Wang and Mordo exchanged a glance and surprisingly found it... quite reasonable!

Lin Jie pressed his advantage and threw out an even more explosive theory.

"Master, isn't the essence of our spiritual practice just borrowing money at exorbitant interest rates?"

"Borrowing power from the Vishanti is because they have low interest rates and a good reputation. Borrowing power from Dormammu is because they lend quickly and offer large amounts, but it will cost you your life."

Lin Jie grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "Since we're all going to borrow anyway, why can't we borrow from me? Borrowing from me means we can negotiate the interest, and I know the borrower's background. It's like keeping the good stuff in the family!"

Gu Yi: "..."

king:"……"

Modu: "..."

What the hell is this about keeping the good stuff within the family?!

To describe sacred magical practice as loan sharking, and to do it in such a refined and elegant way—this line of thinking is truly something else!

but!

Gu Yi thought about it carefully and found that Lin Jie's words, though rough, made sense.

This is the current state of affairs in the Buddhist community.

We're all just employees; what difference does it make which boss we work for?

Wouldn't it be better if the boss was one of our own?

As long as Lin Jie doesn't become a madman like Dormammu who devours everything in sight, this logic is perfectly valid.

Gu Yi took a deep breath, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided.

She looked at Lin Jie and asked the most crucial question of the day.

"So, you broke the ancient seal on the bottom floor of the library and learned that forbidden magic book?"

Lin Jie nodded: "Yes. I found it in a dusty corner."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Gu Yi's heart skipped a beat.

Wang and Mordo may not know the origin of that book, but the Ancient One knows it all too well!

The book is called "Miracle," which translates to "miracle."

As the name suggests, this is a manual that teaches ordinary people how to become gods step by step!

In the Marvel multiverse, demons and evil gods are also a type of deity.

The mark of a deity is the ability to empower believers and to strengthen themselves through faith.

This book, "Miracle," is a work left behind by the five creator gods.

The contents of the book are not complicated; any literate monk can understand it.

The problem is that, for thousands of years, no one in the entire world of mages has been able to master it!

Because on the very first page of the book, there is a cruel rule:

"God gives energy, and people offer their faith."

Want to be a god?

The prerequisite is that you must have the "energy" to give to others!

This is simply a hellish paradox!

All the sorcerers on Earth, including the Ancient One herself, borrowed their magic from other gods.

They themselves are still heavily in debt, so where would they find spare money to lend to others?

This is a cruel joke played on humanity by the five creator gods.

They present you with the path to godhood, but they don't give you the means to achieve it.

That's why Gu Yi sealed the book away in a corner, out of sight, out of mind.

But to her utter surprise, Lin Jie not only broke the seal, but actually mastered it!

What does this tell us?

This shows that the energy in Lin Jie's body was not borrowed from any god!

That was his own primal power, inexhaustible and vast enough to be given to others!

He possesses the most essential qualities to become a god!

"For thousands of years..."

Gu Yi silently recited a phrase in her heart, and in her eyes looking at Lin Jie, besides shock, there was also a hint of awe.

"Finally, a human has broken this joke of the gods."

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