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"I'll go back to Asgard first and find out what happened!"

With those words, Thor grabbed Mjolnir, and without saying a word, pushed open the door and headed straight for the rooftop.

"boom!"

With a thunderous roar, Thor transformed into a bolt of lightning, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

Nick Fury's one eye was fixed on the direction where Thor had disappeared, the gloom in his eyes growing heavier.

Kamar-Taj...

It seems that the water hidden on Earth is deeper than he imagined.

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The next morning, Kamar-Taj.

According to past practice, newcomers like Lin Jie, who have just passed the assessment, should be mentored by Lucian, the apprentice of the senior brother Mordo.

But the Ancient One didn't play by the rules and directly told Master Wang to continue teaching.

The meaning is clear: Gu Yi trusts Master Wang more.

At the same time, this is also a disguised recognition of Lin Jie's strength.

As dawn broke, Lin Jie followed Carter to the library.

Carter came to pay his respects, while Lin Jie came to give a lesson.

But when they entered the door today, the two of them were stunned.

The library, which is usually guarded by only Master Wang, had three more people today!

Ancient One, Mordo, and a middle-aged monk whom Lin Jie had never seen before were sitting at a long table, flipping through books.

Carter reacted quickly, bowing respectfully: "Supreme Sorcerer, Senior Brother, Senior Brother Lucian."

Gu Yi nodded slightly in response.

Modu didn't even lift his eyelids; his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

The middle-aged mage named Lucian, though holding a book in his hands, stared intently at Lin Jie, his gaze passing over the pages.

His gaze was like that of a venomous snake, making Lin Jie's back tremble with fear.

Lin Jie also bowed.

Master Wang put down his teacup and stepped forward to smooth things over: "No need to be so formal. Master and the eldest disciple are just here to look up some information. Let's continue with our lessons and teach what needs to be taught."

Looking up information?

Three powerful figures at the level of temple guardians came as a group to investigate?

Even Carter didn't believe that excuse.

Even a fool could see that these three were there for Lin Jie, clearly wanting to get a closer look at this freakish newcomer.

The funniest thing is that Lucian, who kept staring at Lin Jie, was holding the book upside down!

Carter knew perfectly well what was going on, but he dared not say it aloud.

But Lin Jie was a straightforward person. He pointed at Lucian and kindly reminded him, "Senior Brother Lucian, it seems you're holding your book upside down."

The air froze instantly.

Master Wang gasped, Mo Du's face darkened further, and Gu Yi's lips twitched slightly.

Carter was so scared he almost lost his mind!

My little darling!

What nonsense are you spouting!

You even dare to dismantle the platform of the temple's guardian monk?

Carter quickly tugged at Lin Jie's sleeve, spouting nonsense with a straight face: "Junior brother! What do you know! Many profound ancient magical texts can only reveal their hidden secrets by reading them backwards! This is our Kamar-Taj's unique cultivation method!"

Lin Jie suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! No wonder I couldn't understand it! The teachings of Kamar-Taj are truly unfathomable!"

It's amazing that you can read books upside down; this library must have a lot of good stuff hidden inside.

Lin Jie's eyes lit up, and he turned to ask Master Wang, "Master Wang, when can I come to the library to borrow books?"

"Wait until you are promoted to a formal Dharma Master," Dharma Master Wang replied readily.

The books in the library are no joke; some of the fragments of dark magic make even him shudder, and he would never open them to apprentices casually.

"Then how can I become a formal Dharma Master?" Lin Jie pressed.

This question stumped Master Wang.

Based on the terrifying destructive power Lin Jie displayed, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to give him the title of Grand Mage, let alone a formal mage.

However, there were too many suspicious points surrounding Lin Jie. Since Master Gu Yi hadn't spoken up, Master Wang didn't dare to officially recognize him.

Moreover, Lin Jie can only use special effects now; if it comes to close-quarters combat, he's just a sitting duck.

"Once you've mastered melee combat and can skillfully wield magical weapons," the mage's expression turned serious, "a mage of Kamar-Taj cannot be a mere target for casting spells. Today, I will teach you melee combat!"

Upon hearing that he was going to be taught real kung fu, Lin Jie immediately straightened his back.

Master Wang twisted his neck and loosened his wrists, then beckoned to Carter beside him: "Carter, come over here and be my sparring partner."

Carter's mouth twitched violently.

It's me again?!

So I'm just a heartless human punching bag?

Despite his reluctance, Carter had no choice but to step forward and assume a defensive stance in front of the Sorcerer Supreme.

While unbuttoning his monk's robe, Master Wang explained to Lin Jie, "There are many types of combat, such as boxing, Sanda, wrestling, and even mixed martial arts. But they all boil down to the same thing: power generation techniques and reaction speed."

"Considering you're from the East, today I've specially prepared a set of the most classic Eastern martial arts for you! Watch closely!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Wang took a step forward and threw a punch straight at Carter's face.

Carter quickly raised his arms to block.

The two exchanged blows, fighting fiercely.

Master Wang's movements were expansive and powerful, his moves precise and methodical, each punch and kick accompanied by the sound of wind.

but.

The more Lin Jie looked, the more he felt something was wrong.

This move...this action...why does it look so familiar?

Lunge punch? Throat-piercing spring kick? Horse stance sideways strike?

A few minutes later, Master Wang finished his move and let out a long breath.

He turned to Lin Jie, his face beaming with pride, and asked, "Did you see that clearly? This set of boxing techniques is called Military Boxing!"

The hall fell into a deathly silence.

The Ancient One, Mordo, and Lucian looked at each other, completely dumbfounded.

Military boxing?!

You, a top ten Archmage of Kamar-Taj, vowed to teach melee combat, but you ended up giving a military-style boxing routine?!

This thing is good for improving physical fitness, but what about using it to fight aliens in hand-to-hand combat on the battlefield?

They must be tired of living!

Lin Jie was also bewildered, and hesitantly asked, "Master Wang, do the mages of Kamar-Taj... use this when they fight?"

"Of course not!" Master Wang continued his charade without batting an eye, his face expressionless. "This is just the foundation! All martial arts lead to the same goal! The main purpose of practicing this set of fist techniques is to build your foundation and strengthen your physical power! Only when your body is strong can I teach you more advanced, deadly techniques! Understand?"

Listening to Master Wang's righteous and eloquent theory.

Master Gu Yi sighed deeply in his heart.

Master Wang used to be such an honest person, how come he's started talking nonsense now?

It's unbelievable that practicing military boxing can increase strength!

Are you teaching your apprentice or ruining him?