"It's finally here!"
Fang Yuan was incredibly excited; this was his first time obtaining an S-Rank Character Template.
He checked the reward immediately.
[Tier 3 Reward: Obtained Character Template - Ancient One (S-Rank, 11% development), Mental attribute increased to C.]
"How much?"
"11% development?"
Fang Yuan couldn't believe it. How could the development for the Sorcerer Supreme be so low?
As if sensing Fang Yuan's confusion, the Ancient One actually spoke: "Though you have my spellcasting ability, you lack my magical knowledge."
"It's like the artificial intelligence you often speak of; even the most advanced AI needs a database for support." It felt quite surreal to hear the dignified Sorcerer Supreme talk about technology with Fang Yuan.
"You already have the instinct for spellcasting, but turning instinct into skill requires accumulation." She maintained her smile. "To maximize my abilities, you must intensify your studies."
So that was it. Fang Yuan understood once the Ancient One explained it.
He had obtained the Ancient One's template and possessed her level of spellcasting, but the specific spells he could cast depended on what he knew.
He could use Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu at the level of Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame, but he couldn't use Chidori without knowing Lightning Style.
Understanding was one thing, but Fang Yuan still looked at the Ancient One with a shocked gaze.
"How did you know what I was going to ask?" he inquired.
"Time told me." The Ancient One's smile didn't fade.
Clearly, this was another benefit of those million repetitions.
So Fang Yuan simply stopped pretending: "Seriously, I've obtained your spellcasting ability, so why isn't that knowledge included?"
Look at the Steve Template; it even came with a full set of shield-use knowledge.
The Ancient One shook her head: "magic is a very idealistic thing. For the same spell, everyone's understanding of magic is different, resulting in different effects. Therefore, this must be built through your own accumulation."
"Otherwise, the power you can exert will always be limited."
Seeing Fang Yuan's slight disappointment, the Ancient One suddenly winked: "If you study diligently, you should also discover many surprises."
This was the first time Fang Yuan had seen such a playful expression on the Ancient One's face.
In truth, Fang Yuan wasn't genuinely disappointed; he understood what she meant.
To forge iron, one must be strong themselves. The foundation determines the ceiling. While the Character Template allowed him to take shortcuts, if Fang Yuan wanted to become a top-tier powerhouse like the Ancient One, his own accumulation was vital.
Fang Yuan didn't reject learning, and being in the myriad Worlds, he had plenty of time.
But regardless, it was true that his spellcasting level had significantly improved. In essence, he now had the foundation to be the Sorcerer Supreme.
"So... won't you consider letting me be the Sorcerer Supreme?" Fang Yuan suddenly asked.
They were currently under the cover of the Ancient One's Mirror Dimension, so they weren't worried about being overheard.
"No," the Ancient One replied nonchalantly.
Now Fang Yuan was unhappy. Although he wasn't desperate to be the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One's blunt refusal was another matter entirely.
If Strange can do it, why can't I, Fang Yuan?
"I can learn the book of cagliostro too! I can bargain with Dormammu as well!" Fang Yuan argued for himself.
The Ancient One shook her head and instead reminded him: "the book of cagliostro is too profound. With your current magic level, it would easily hinder your own development."
Fang Yuan frowned: "Then... actually, I can cause big trouble too. For example, using Obliviate to disrupt the multiverse or something?"
The Ancient One raised an eyebrow; clearly, this was the first she had heard of that.
"See, Strange isn't reliable either." Fang Yuan patted his chest. "It still has to be me."
"I've already saved three Worlds! Who doesn't have a good word to say about me?"
Fang Yuan put on the air of a loyal subject.
"Leave Kamar-Taj to me, and rest assured, I'll guarantee its prosperity!"
"No." But the Ancient One still refused.
The Ancient One is a tyrant acting against the natural order; it's up to me to raise the Banner of rebellion!
"Heh," Fang Yuan sneered, saying fiercely, "Then Strange can forget about ever stepping through the gates of my Kamar-Taj!"
"Let him stay a surgeon and spend the rest of his life with Christine!"
Doctor Strange gave a thumbs up.
The Ancient One, however, said nothing.
But Fang Yuan truly intended to do this, because he thought that becoming the Sorcerer Supreme would give him a legitimate claim to the Time Stone, which was a great item.
Anyway, his agreement with the Ancient One was complete, and she couldn't stop him from doing anything to Strange.
"From now on, Strange can forget about getting into a car accident. Even if the Ancient One drives the car herself to hit him, it won't happen!" he resolved in his heart.
The Ancient One remained completely unmoved, as if she didn't care at all whether Strange could successfully become an apprentice.
She released the constraints of the Mirror Dimension, restoring everything to its original state, leaving only the mangled Frost Giants trapped within the Mirror Dimension.
Then she stumbled slightly, and Fang Yuan, like a loyal lackey, quickly moved to support her.
"Sorcerer Supreme..." Fang Yuan's face was filled with emotion and grief. "You've exhausted yourself so much just to save me."
Ah yes, these two who were just bickering immediately started acting.
Slipping into character in a second; the Vought spirit is truly commendable.
The audience felt relieved upon seeing this.
Indeed, it was a resurrection after all; it was only natural for it to be difficult.
This did not diminish the Ancient One's status in the eyes of the people; instead, it deepened the impression of a profound master-disciple bond, boosting the reputations of both the Ancient One and Fang Yuan.
Currently, Fang Yuan's reputation had reached 91. Once the news of him leading the Avengers, his sacrifice, and his resurrection spread, he believed he could break the 100 mark.
And this little act was also to provide a reasonable excuse for the Ancient One to stop fighting.
If anyone asked, she was recovering from injuries. Otherwise, with a top-tier powerhouse like the Ancient One standing there, how could the other Superheroes show off their skills?
Then Tony and Howard rushed over, surrounding Fang Yuan to check on him. Fang Yuan's earlier death had truly kept them worried for a long time.
Hulk was still smashing away, but after Fang Yuan used Telepathy, Hulk reluctantly went back to sleep and let Banner out.
The Quinjet landed, and Natasha and Clint stepped out. With the battle over, they naturally wanted to interview the heroes of the Avengers.
Black Widow specifically winked at Fang Yuan. She was also very happy about his resurrection. One look at her eyes and Fang Yuan knew that Durant would have to drink their bathwater again.
However, while the battle on Earth had come to a temporary close, the one in Asgard had not.
After Loki returned to Asgard, he immediately inserted the Eternal Spear into the Bifrost Bridge control console, aiming it at Jotunheim and preparing to release all the energy of the Bifrost Bridge.
If all the energy of the Bifrost Bridge was concentrated and released in one spot, its power was enough to shatter stars—a definitive planet-bursting weapon.
Actually, Loki had wanted to aim it at Earth, but the Earth mages were too bizarre. If the Ancient One pulled another stunt like redirecting the attack, Asgard would be the one blown up.
So, choosing the path of least resistance, Jotunheim was the best choice.
"If I destroy Jotunheim, the credit will still be mine!" Loki had almost fallen into a state of mania. "Then everyone will see my capabilities!"
After saying that, he even took out the casket of ancient winters and froze the entire control console.
"Loki!"
Thor returned to Asgard immediately after and realized Loki's intentions upon seeing this scene.
He raised Mjolnir and struck the ice with force, but it was instantly repelled.
"It's useless. The power of the casket of ancient winters is difficult to break even for Father!" Loki shouted.
But this gave Thor a reminder; he set his sights on the Eternal Spear in Loki's hand.
It contained Odin's energy and would surely be able to break the ice, minimizing the losses to Jotunheim.
"We shouldn't do this; we cannot exterminate an entire race!" Having stayed on Earth for nearly a month, Thor had fully learned the mercy that Odin wanted him to understand.
But he no longer wanted to be King.
"If it's for the position of heir to the throne, I can give it to you!" Thor pleaded. "Brother, stop!"
"Give?"
But Loki was not as happy as Thor had imagined.
"Neither Odin's neglect nor your charity is what I want!" Loki shouted his grievance. "I only wanted to compete with you fairly! I only wanted Father to value me as much as he values you!"
"I only want people to call me Loki when they mention me, not Thor's brother!"
In his urgency, Thor failed to think carefully about Loki's words; he only thought about stopping the Bifrost Bridge.
Seeing that Loki wouldn't give up, he rushed over to try and grab the Eternal Spear, but Loki was naturally unwilling, and the two began to brawl.
By the time Fang Yuan shifted his main consciousness to his clone, Thor and Loki were already fighting on the Bifrost Bridge.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. The God-King's family crisis is truly severe."
"Need me to help you resolve your family conflict?" Inside the Bifrost Bridge teleportation chamber, Fang Yuan's clone suddenly asked the air. "Thor-tested and proven effective!"
"How about it, God-King?"
That's right, Fang Yuan was talking to Odin.
As soon as he arrived in Asgard, he felt a Strange energy settle on him. Because he had the Energy Controller Halo (A-Rank), he was now very sensitive to such things.
In Asgard, the one most likely to be able to do this was the God-King who was currently lying down.
Though Odin's body was in deep sleep, his divine power was still active.
Sure enough, after a brief moment of blurred vision, Fang Yuan saw a white-haired old man in golden armor standing before him.
"What do you want, Mage Fang Yuan from Earth?" Odin asked.
"I want an alliance with Asgard!" Fang Yuan said boldly. "The highest level possible!"
Odin didn't get angry or berate Fang Yuan for being delusional, but instead asked directly: "What is your leverage? If it's just the Sorcerer Supreme, it's not enough."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and used Telepathy to transmit several brief images to Odin.
The first one made Odin's expression change—
Queen Frigga's funeral!
Following that, every image was heart-wrenching.
Loki dying in Thor's arms!
Thor, having lost an eye, utterly despondent and having turned into a fat slob!
The bodies of Asgardian warriors covering the square, and in the blink of an eye, the entire continent of Asgard even exploding in a massive ball of fire!
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