Chapter 76: Kaecilius

Chapter 76: Kaecilius

Countless craters of varying sizes littered the ground; some were hundreds of meters wide, while even the smaller ones spanned several dozen meters. Cracks stretched for kilometers like terrifying spider webs.

The ground was densely studded with weapons. These weapons, of various shapes, included swords from different Chinese dynasties, Western cross swords, spears, knives, single crescent halberds, and double crescent halberds, among others.

Each weapon was exquisitely designed, adorned with intricate patterns, and emitted a faint golden glow.

As for the Lava Demon, it had long since been obliterated by the spectacular bombardment of fireworks, leaving not even it soul behind.

With a hum, Bi Xiao observed the effects of this experiment and nodded in satisfaction. Behind him, golden vortices resembling rippling mirrors dissipated one by one.

Simultaneously, the myriad weapons embedded in the ground vanished along with the golden light particles.

With a cracking sound, the world before him shattered like a broken mirror, and Bi Xiao returned to reality.

A golden magic circle lit up beneath his feet, its radiant glow engulfing Bi Xiao and causing him to disappear.

In an instant, he was at Kamar-Taj, which remained unchanged. In the main hall, Ancient One, with an unchanged demeanor, was seated at a low rectangular table, sipping a steaming cup of tea. Another cup was placed across from her, evidently prepared for Bi Xiao.

Unsurprised, Bi Xiao walked over, sat down cross-legged, and took a sip from the cup. The tea, which would have been scalding to an ordinary person, did not affect him at all.UppTodated from nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m

Kaecilius, once her most outstanding student, had remarkable talent. By his twenties, he had surpassed many seasoned sorcerers in magical proficiency. Reserved and diligent, he paid little attention to others, preferring solitude. However, Bi Xiao's special privileges and the Ancient One's evident favor towards him caused Kaecilius some discomfort, which, though unexpressed, was evident to Bi Xiao’s keen senses.

Kaecilius's discontent eventually led him to delve into dark magic, changing his character. He ultimately injured the library guards, stole forbidden dark magic texts, and fled Kamar-Taj, leading the Ancient One to personally pursue him. Despite this, Kaecilius escaped.

This was the most significant event at Kamar-Taj in the past two years. While others were perplexed by the Ancient One's calm response, Bi Xiao understood that this was part of a predestined course, which the Ancient One had long foreseen and accepted.

Bi Xiao’s comments did not anger the Ancient One, who remained composed. "His existence is merely to facilitate Strange's growth. Tribulations often require a stepping stone."

"What a pitiful person," Bi Xiao remarked.

"He could have changed his fate, like you did, but his nature destined him to embrace darkness."

"I hope he doesn't provoke me. Otherwise, I might disrupt your plans, Master Ancient One," Bi Xiao said, showing no interest in Kaecilius, though he was intrigued by the latter’s master.

"If he does, it will only prove his foolishness. Even without him, another would take his place, and it wouldn't alter the future's course."

Though cryptic, Bi Xiao understood her meaning. Kaecilius was merely a pawn serving Dormammu, who could easily replace him with another, leaving the future unchanged.

"Alright, Master Ancient One, you didn't summon me just to discuss this, did you?”