Chapter 167: The Legend of the Temple (3rd Watch)
The gravitational pull was gone, and rooftops, trees, and vehicles were sucked into the air. The black swirls in the sky began to close at a speed visible to the naked eye, and soon disappeared completely.
The battle between the two mages on the street also stopped. Casillas and his retinue soon noticed that the dark magic of their bodies was gradually drained away, the mana forged into weapons was gradually disappearing, and the air blades in their hands were gradually dissipated. The dark mages stopped making a move, and looked blankly at their hands one by one, and then at the companions beside them, and found the same blank expressions on their faces as themselves.
The mages quickly realized what was happening.
Dormammu was defeated, and he ran away with his dark dimension.
They won.
"He really did." Strange muttered as he looked at the swirls in the sky, still in disbelief.
The shadow flew out before the black vortex closed and vanished, and the tail flame behind it cut through the sky and flew straight towards it. The black gold armor landed between the two sides.
"What's going on?" Strange asked. Although he had already guessed it, he wanted to make sure.
"Dormammu is defeated." Michael said, "He's been removed from Earth. ”
"Impossible." Casillas muttered, but he was more like he was talking to himself, "Dormammu is the god of darkness, and no one can defeat ......"
Casillas' minions didn't speak, but their stunned expressions clearly reflected the same sentiments as their boss. They had experienced first-hand how powerful the dark power was, and in their perception Dormammu was invincible, the ceiling of combat power. They had always felt that even the powerful Supreme Mage would not be able to defeat Dormammu in the Dark Dimension.
But the holes in the sky were dissipating, and the black decorations on their eyes were gradually disappearing, and they could clearly feel the mana flowing through their bodies like a stream of water that could not close the floodgates. All the signs point to the same fact that Dormammu has thrown in the towel, and that he is running away in disgrace.
Michael squinted at Casillas' camp. Casillas was stunned for a moment, then reacted. He slowly raised his hands behind his head and knelt down in surrender with his head bowed.
The rest of his followers saw the boss confessing, and after exchanging glances with each other, they all knelt down one after another, following the boss's movements and kneeling with their heads in their hands.
Now that their powerful dark mana is gone, they no longer have an advantage in front of the mages of Kama Taj, and there is definitely no chance of winning if they continue to fight. Besides, what if their mana is still there? Although they don't know how it happened, the person in front of them just flew into the dark dimension and kicked their master, Dormammu, back to his lair.
An opponent that even gods can't defeat, what effort do they waste in vain?
Michael turned to Strange: "They're yours." They are the Supreme Master's problem, and it should be up to the next Supreme Master to decide what to do. ”
He stretched out his right hand, the wrist of the gauntlet opened, and the Eye of Agamotto was passed from the gauntlet to the palm of his hand.
"And this one, which also belongs to the Supreme Mage." Michael said, "Be careful. It's an unfathomable artifact, but that's more than that. Its true body is not just a prop for the Supreme Mage, it also plays an even more important role. Someday, someone may come and try to snatch it out of your hands, and as the Supreme Mage, you must defend it with your life. ”
Strange stared at the piece for a moment, by which time the eye was closed, the ancient golden shell glowing mysteriously.
"Perhaps...... It fits better in your hands. Strange pushed the artifact back, "You'll be able to use its true power." ”
Michael shook his head: "This is something that belongs to the Supreme Mage, and it has been passed down from generation to generation since the first generation of Mage Agomoto himself. I had long turned down the position of Supreme Mage, and the chosen heir of the Ancient One was not me, but you, so this is what she left to you.
And don't take it lightly, Dormammu suffered a loss this time, but that doesn't mean he will never come back in the future. It's one thing to repel him, but after all, he is a demon god who rules the dark dimension, and it will not be so easy to completely destroy him. But that's your job from now on. This time, it's because you're not mature enough as an inheritor, and I've been entrusted by the Ancient One to help you cook. But don't expect me to do the job for you next time. ”
As the successor Supreme Mage, Doctor Strange actually needs the Eye of Agamotto more than Michael. Michael's world protection network based on the Celestial Sword focuses more on superpower-related or extraterrestrial invasions, and as for the prevention of mystical side crises, it has been the work of the Kama Taj Temple and the Supreme Mage for thousands of years, and their defense system is supposed to be more perfect. Professionals do professional things, and it is more appropriate to leave the mysterious side issues to these mages.
If Dormammu strikes again, or if some other demon as powerful as him attacks, then the next generation of Supreme Mage, Doctor Strange, is the first line of defense, and the Eye of Agamotto will be of great help to him.
Hearing this, Strange no longer shirked. He took the magic weapon and nodded: "I swear with my life, and I will swear to protect it to the death." ”
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After finishing here, Michael flew back to another dilapidated street. Victor von Doom sat listlessly on a broken wall with steel bars piercing, and the armor power had bottomed out.
Michael fell to his side.
Doom raised his eyelids: "So, you defeated him?" Without waiting for an answer, he chuckled, "Of course you did, you always do." ”
"It's not your fault, Victor." Michael's tone was soothing, "Dormammu affects your brain, and he's good at it. ”
"But I gave him a chance. I was so anxious to gain strength, I showed the flaw, and he caught the flaw...... That's it. ”
Michael was silent for a moment.
"Perhaps, you're right." "You did make mistakes, but it had to do with your state. You used to be a trailblazer, Victor. You're good at creating all kinds of things that no one else can make, and you're good at finding ways to solve problems that no one else can solve. But since you came to Heavenly Sword...... Ever since I promised you help, you've started to get ...... Lazy. ”
Doom was silent.
"Especially lately, you've become a little too dependent on me. You no longer continue to seek a solution to your own problems, but put all your hopes in me, hoping that I will clear all obstacles for you. ”
Michael paused, then suddenly said, "I found a record on an ancient parchment six hundred years old, which mentions a group of wise men who fled to the mountains because of their experiments beyond the boundaries of mortals. Legend has it that they were in a temple high in the mountains of Tibet, where they possessed advanced technology and advanced knowledge of the dark arts, but their temple could not be found through conventional means. ”
Doom looked up at him suspiciously, not understanding what he meant.
"I've scanned the area with satellites, and I've done some magic to detect it. I also took the time to go there and see it myself, and I was sure that I had searched every inch of the area, but I found nothing. I think maybe only some special means can find this place...... And I haven't found this method yet.
But in addition to this, there is a prophecy mentioned in the account related to this place. The prophecy says that a man who has lost everything is destined to find that place, learn ancient secrets, and eventually become the lord of those monks. ”
Doom reacted: "You mean...... Wish I was looking for that place? ”
"I was hoping that you would mature a little more before you set off to find there, but given your current situation, I think now might be the time." "I'll give you all the information I've gathered about the temple, but from then on, you're on your own." With your wit, with your talent, Victor, try again to solve the problem on your own. Then, I'm sure you'll find the answer you've been looking for. ”
"Okay." "But you said you tried everything, searched everywhere and found nothing, so why do you think I can do it?" ”
"Because, Victor, I think...... You are the one you were meant to be. ”