Chapter 156: Ch.155 Ancient One

Chapter 156: Ch.155 Ancient One

There wasn't much scenery to speak of in the sewers, nor were there any monsters that could pique his interest. There were no gigantic beasts, though the rats were quite large, but still within normal range.

There were a few stray cats and dogs, along with various abandoned pets like pythons and lizards.

But these were harmless creatures, merely living off the scraps left by human society in these cold, damp places.

In the pitch-black tunnels, the smell wasn't great, but if he kept walking for a while longer and entered the flood channels, it should improve.

However, just as he was on his way, the situation suddenly changed.

The space around him began to twist like a string being pulled, and the tunnel that had been lying flat suddenly stood upright. Not far ahead, it connected directly to the scene above ground, but pedestrians and vehicles vanished in an instant.

The space began to overlap and flip, as if a kaleidoscope had been placed in front of his eyes.

Su Ming knew exactly what was happening, but he immediately decided to play dumb.

He stopped in his tracks, grabbing the Godslayer from his waist. The dagger-like weapon grew instantly when exposed to the air, transforming into a massive sword that illuminated the surrounding tunnel with a golden light.

The terrifying killing intent contained within the weapon caused all the small creatures within a hundred meters to flee instantly.

"Who's there?"

The warped space shifted again, as if glass were cracking and then rippling. A pale figure with a serene expression, whose gender was indiscernible, appeared in front of him.

"I am the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One."

Su Ming inwardly sighed with relief. The appearance was identical to what he had seen in the movies—a woman.

So, this world is the MCU? That meant the danger level was much lower.

"Sorcerer?"

The Ancient One smiled faintly, raising a hand to size up Su Ming. Perhaps lost in thought, she muttered a spell, drawing a circle in the air around her. Sparks flew as a luxurious interior space became visible on the other side.

"Visitor from another world, I've been observing you for some time. I've initially determined that you pose no harm to this world, but there are still some questions I need you to answer in person. Please, come to the New York Sanctum."

She adjusted her white robes, which remained spotless despite the sewer surroundings. With a wave of her hand, she made a gesture of invitation.

The sound of dripping water echoed in the sewers, but the droplets began to rise unnaturally. They were now in the Mirror Dimension, where everything was controlled by magic.

Su Ming put away his weapon, exhaling softly. Of course, the Sorcerer Supreme considered herself the protector of Earth—there was no way his dimensional travel could have gone unnoticed by her.

She was well aware of almost everything Su Ming had done since arriving in this world. She had been observing from different phases while he was slaughtering gangsters in Hawaii.

As for the eliminated gangs, she felt neither goodwill nor malice towards them. There were plenty of people like that outside of Kamar-Taj, and this was how ordinary humans lived—it was their choice and their consequences to bear.

The concepts of good and evil were too simplistic and extreme. Duality didn't fit the real world. At the Ancient One's level, she no longer cared about such things.

Having entered the Sanctum, Su Ming was now on her turf, and she had already used various methods to examine his aura.

The conclusion was the same as before: he had no magical aura at all—he was completely uninitiated.

Though his strange attire and nighttime excursions to commit violence were odd, as she had previously believed, those were his choices.

In summary, this visitor from another dimension was safe. The Earth was vast enough to accommodate a few outsiders, and all human fates were interconnected. The Ancient One understood this well.

Su Ming also understood the Ancient One's thoughts—she was simply conducting an "immigration health inspection." He knew he had nothing to worry about.

Whether it was demons or dimensional lords, their methods were always the same, using powerful mystical forces as bait to lure others into their service.

"Do you crave power, mortal?"

"Drink this; it's the fate of the orcs."

"Sign this contract and become a demon-hunting warrior!"

But these tricks didn't work on someone who was uninitiated. They weren't interested in magic; they preferred machine guns, missiles, and atomic bombs. Offer them a cup of green goo, and what good would it do?

Magical beings could display all sorts of magical powers, but if someone didn't see the value compared to a bomb, they wouldn't be enticed.

The powers of demons and lords weren't given out freely—they were investments. They wouldn't waste their power on someone without potential, and investing in a mediocre person would be a waste.

The Ancient One wouldn't be wrong. The person before her had no magical talent and probably would never cast a single spell in his life.

Of course, if Su Ming heard this thought, he'd definitely disagree. Sure, he couldn't cast spells, but he could burn scrolls like nobody's business. He was really good at burning things.

So now, the Ancient One only needed to ask a few standard questions for final confirmation—she had already observed enough.

"Please, have a seat. What would you like to drink?"

"Whiskey, on the rocks."

Now that he was in the Marvel Universe, it was only polite to introduce himself to the real authorities here. And now that the sorcerers' leader had come to him for a home inspection, how could he say no?