He's in Marvel, working behind the scenes.

Agamotto nodded slightly and explained, "Becoming powerful by devouring life is nothing new; many ancient demons and monsters have done it."

Furthermore, some demons invade Earth in order to plunder its inhabitants and become more powerful.

Set's devouring of other ancient gods sparked the War of the God Eaters; Dormammu relentlessly invaded Earth's dimensions in his quest to devour the planet; and Malekith, in order to bring eternal darkness, didn't hesitate to use the Reality Stone...

These ancient gods, demons, or other ancient beings all directly or indirectly devour other powers to become stronger.

However, only these demon gods use it.

Moreover, they all share the same trait: madness.

They don't care at all about what others think.

"The mysteries of the universe are incredibly complex. The forces existing within the universe itself are as numerous as the stars, and the extraterrestrial dimensions attached to the universe are as tangled as a ball of yarn."

Agamotto explained like a teacher, "Every power has its own characteristics. Perhaps they have many similarities, but they are also different attributes. If you absorb too much power, too many complex powers, you will be affected and eventually become like a demon, losing your mind and going mad."

At least, you will be completely different from the person you used to be.

Princess Sun originally thought that humans couldn't withstand so much complex power, so she would use a mindless tool instead, and thus she forged that sword.

"The results of it?"

Hawke asked impatiently.

In fact, speaking of this...

Everyone basically knows the ending.

But Hawke couldn't resist wanting to hear the answer himself.

And as everyone expected, it failed.

"The sword was fine at first, but as it slew more and more demons, it became stronger and stronger, eventually influencing its user and causing them to fall into demonic ways."

At this point, Agamotto seemed to recall something and couldn't help but sigh.

"The dragon-slaying hero eventually becomes the dragon himself..."

Gu Qing was speechless.

It seems like this thing is everywhere.

"Isn't there a solution?"

Hawke asked.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing also looked at Agamotto expectantly.

No, at least not to my knowledge.

Agamotto sighed, "This sword has had countless owners, including the brother of the Sun Princess, a man of sunshine and integrity, hailed by the world as the perfect knight, who ultimately fell and became a demon."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing fell silent.

Hawke also remained silent, which was unusual for him, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

After a long silence, Gu Qing sighed.

He said, "...I see!"

Then, silence fell again.

He was thinking.

Since it's a trial, there must be a strategy or method involved.

The Ancient One also acknowledged this.

Agamotto didn't know that this might be one of the tests.

Perhaps the solution lies with someone else.

but……

There are ways to pass trials, and I have my own way.

Gu Qing glanced at the somewhat dejected Hawke, then looked at Agamotto and bowed slightly, "Thank you for your guidance, Supreme Venerable. I know what to do now."

Agamotto paused for a moment, then smiled again. "You're welcome. As long as it's for the sake of the lives of Earth's creatures, I have no choice but to do my duty."

"Then I'll take my leave."

"See you again someday."

Gu Qing led Hawke away from the temple.

Agamotto stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Suddenly, a woman's voice rang in his ear.

How is things progressing?

Agamotto regained his senses slightly, bowed slightly to the person beside him, and asked, "Lady Death, what brings you here?"

"This matter is of utmost importance, and the main body has instructed me to personally accompany him."

"I see."

Agamotto seemed lost in thought.

Death continued, "So, what's the situation?"

"The progress has deviated somewhat from the script."

"Where is it off-center?"

"According to the script, he should ask me where he can find a way to wield the sword, and then I will guide him... On his journey to find the method, he will experience various hardships and adventures, grow stronger, and eventually master the divine sword to slay all the demons and gods, but..."

"He didn't ask, did he?"

"Yes, Lady Death."

Agamotto nodded slightly, somewhat helplessly, and said, "That child seems to have found a way to master the sword on his own. His precognitive abilities may be stronger than we imagined."

"The condition for mastering the sword is that I grant you authority!"

Death couldn't help but sneer, "There is no such thing as a sword that can slay demons. The method of mastering the sword was fabricated to test him. He could never find the method to master the sword."

"No, the sword is real."

After Agamotto finished speaking, the air fell silent.

After a long pause, Death asked, "Wasn't that made up?"

Not everyone is good at storytelling.

Agamotto shrugged helplessly and sighed, "That child has precognitive abilities, so it's difficult to weave a lie that can fool him. Therefore, I used a ready-made story and planned to switch the sword at the end."

Damn it!

Death was somewhat exasperated. "If we don't follow the trial's content, we can't test his character. How can I dare to authorize him with that sword?"

The uc universe is a weakened universe.

There are almost no people or things in this universe that can rival Sithon, and even those destined to be his have no way to stop him.

That's why Eternity says they still exist.

As abstract entities of the universe, they possess far too many trump cards.

Let's take drastic measures and rely on fate.

That would make it possible to completely eliminate Sithon, whom they couldn't kill.

But the more valuable something is, the more careful you need to be when giving it away. If you misjudge the person, and they take the gift and then turn around and kill you, then you'll be left crying!

Now, the script is messed up.

Death was dumbfounded.

"Madam, there's no need to rush!"

Agamotto comforted him, "Even if the little guy doesn't follow the script, if he can devour many evil lives without falling into evil, that's enough to prove that his will is firm and he won't fall into evil."

"I hope so!"

He's in Marvel, working behind the scenes.

Chapter 231 The Knight of the Lake

Gu Qing was unaware of Agamotto's conversation with Death, but the fact that Agamotto, the Sorcerer Supreme from a million years ago and a prehistoric Avenger, was here and serving as the current Sorcerer Supreme gave him some clues.

This so-called trial ground is not simply a cut-out from history ten thousand years ago; there must be a powerful figure behind it orchestrating this.

It's unclear who exactly was involved, but the Vishanti were definitely involved. Considering the Ancient One's ambiguous relationship with Eternity, those five might also have been involved.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

These are all multiverse-level bigwigs, and the only opponents they would target are also multiverse-level or even stronger.

Considering the current situation.

They are probably targeting Sithon.

Although Gu Qing was unsure whether Xisorn was so powerful that so many powerful figures needed to set up a plan against him, or whether certain constraints prevented some people from taking action.

But none of that matters.

It's good that it wasn't directed at me.

Moreover, the presence of so many powerful figures targeting Sithon gives him even more confidence in facing the apocalyptic catastrophe brought by Sithon.

After leaving Agamotto's guardian temple, he went straight to Morgan le Fay and explained his purpose directly.

After listening, Morgan Lefebvre let out a long sigh of relief and said with some emotion, "I didn't expect you were referring to that sword."

"Miss Morgan, may I have that sword?"

Gu Qing directly and clearly asked for it.

This era is a time of life-or-death struggle for all living beings on Earth. Anything that benefits the survival of life on Earth is easily supported, even asking others for treasures.

Unlike the future, where everyone will be minding their own business.