CHAPTER 494: CHAPTER 494: EYE OF AGAMOTTO

Why does it feel different from what I saw in the movies?

Wasn’t the wizard supposed to be able to open the door at will?!

Sighing in frustration, Zhu Haomiao shook his head helplessly.

"Then I should leave."

Seeing the young man about to go, the Ancient One’s eyes moved slightly, and she gently persuaded him to stay.

"Wait, if you can pass the test and agree to some conditions, I can let you use the Suspended Ring."

His raised foot suddenly paused, and Zhu Haomiao stared intently into the Ancient One’s eyes.

"Are you serious?"

"I’m serious."

"What test? What conditions?"

"A test of character, a test of wisdom. A fool cannot use the Suspended Ring."

"..."

"And the condition is that when it’s necessary, you must protect the Earth!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was shocked, staring in disbelief at the young and delicate boy.

This guy... can he really protect the Earth?!

What exactly did the Supreme Mage see in the timeline of the future?!

Meanwhile, Zhu Haomiao rubbed his chin, hesitating for a moment.

"I’m not always around..."

"That’s okay, just don’t make trouble and don’t stand by when people are dying."

"..."

At this, not only the others, but even Zhu Haomiao looked speechlessly at the Ancient One.

Am I some kind of troublemaking mischief-maker?

Alright, you’ve got a keen eye!

After a brief hesitation, Zhu Haomiao decisively nodded.

"Okay, I agree!"

Buzz~

As if a mystical contract had been made, the Eye of Agamotto on the Ancient One’s chest opened instantly, emitting a mysterious green light that pierced through the void, reaching across the river of time, guiding the chaotic and indescribable world line in a more esoteric direction.

Subtly, the Ancient One glanced at the void and then withdrew her gaze, asking softly with a final hint of probing.

"Are you sure you don’t want to learn other spells?"

"I have many forbidden techniques here, enough to destroy a single universe."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao shook his head nonchalantly.

"No need, I have plenty of choices to destroy worlds, your spells here I am not used to."

The Ancient One: "..."

Listening to him speak as if it were a matter of course, the calm lake of the Ancient One’s mind rippled again, a headache forming as she furrowed her brow.

From his tone, it sounds like he’s done world-destroying work before...

Meanwhile, seeing that his true nature had been seen through by the Ancient One, Zhu Haomiao no longer bothered to pretend. Taking a light breath, a dense black light emanated from his body, like viscous liquid oil covering his whole body, melting his tattered, thin clothes into a majestic, elegant ensemble that enveloped him entirely.

A long cloak that fell below his knees opened slightly, revealing the black suit underneath. Although it was purely pitch-black, those around could faintly see a rainbow glow reflecting at different angles.

While everyone gazed in fascination at the black-clad young man, the Ancient One’s brow slowly knotted.

Compared to her immature disciples, she could feel more clearly the terrifying strength of Zhu Haomiao’s outfit.

It was a Divine Artifact on par with the Eye of Agamotto!

"Ahem!"

With a couple of light coughs, the Ancient One brought the disciples, who were increasingly lost in twisted expressions, back to their senses, then she smiled.

"I am the Supreme Mage, the Ancient One. I haven’t inquired about your true name yet."

"Zhu Haomiao."

The black-clad young man smiled and nodded slightly, bowing lightly in salute.

However, the Ancient One gave him a look of indescribable difficulty: "True name?"

"Yes, true name."

"..."

Is he fearless in his ignorance, or arrogantly confident, just revealing his True Name so blatantly?!

With a strange expression, the Ancient One nodded, then turned to instruct Wang An.

"Wang, arrange a room for him."

"Yes."

Wang An respectfully complied, sneaking a glance at the black-clad young man, with deep reverence in his heart.

Inexplicably, he could sense a very similar aura on the young man and the Supreme Mage, an aura of transcendence, imposing without anger, that could suppress the multiverse.

Although, compared to the Supreme Mage, the oppressive feel of this aura on the black-clad young man was negligible in quantity, in terms of quality and position, both were on the same level.

His fellow disciples were not as sensitive, they could only vaguely sense the ethereal and mysterious temperament of the black-clad youth, different from a Human.

Over the following period, Zhu Haomiao resided peacefully at Kama Taiji, learning unknown extraordinary knowledge about this world.

Unlike the secluded, backward impression of a hidden sanctuary, Zhu Haomiao was pleasantly surprised to find that Kama Taiji had water, electricity, and even internet!

"What’s so surprising? The country’s engineering projects connected all the villages a few years ago and even completed the roads, though the internet speed is a bit slow. Next year, I plan to upgrade to gigabit fiber..."

Upon hearing Wang An’s explanation, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t help but marvel.

Truly a construction madman, not even sparing the Otherworld!

Meanwhile, unnoticed in subtly studying the black-clad youth, Wang An recalled a prior conversation with the Supreme Mage.

"Why do you let such a dangerous presence rest by your side?"

"Precisely because it’s dangerous, it must be kept close, carefully observed..."

"But he..."

"Hehe, evil? Terrifying?"

"Yes, I can feel the horror within him, every emotional tremor makes my hair stand on end!"

"You only see his basic nature, but you miss his divine side, where strong will harnesses darkness, keeping it firmly under control..."

"Remember, strength is neither good nor evil, the spirit is the key."

Recalling the Supreme Mage’s finger pointing at his own chest, Wang An seemed to have an epiphany, casting a softer gaze upon the black-clad youth with less suspicion and dread.

Yet, entirely uncaring of these emotional shifts, Zhu Haomiao habitually took a seat on a high ground, overlooking the majestic snow-capped mountains around him.

The Himalayas were like towering walls surrounding the area, with each mountain peak piercing the clouds, radiating a sacred, beautiful golden light in the sunlight.

"Tsk tsk, the golden mountain at sunrise always looks so beautiful..."

"Chirp!"

While admiring the surrounding scenery, a burst of excited chirping sounded beside him. Looking back, Zhu Haomiao saw Diao Chan offering him a familiar piece of metal pendant, presenting it like a treasure.

"Xuxu found this! It’s for Shuishui~"

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

Seeing the slightly vibrating Eye of Agamotto emitting a green divine light, Zhu Haomiao pinched his brow in distress.

In the next moment, faint sparks appeared out of thin air, rapidly expanding into a two-meter-wide circular gate, and the Ancient One stepped out with a calm expression, skillfully reclaiming the Eye of Agamotto from Diao Chan.

"Wuwuwu... Xuxu found it! And it was taken away again..."

Diao Chan looked at the retreating Ancient One with tearful eyes, the spinning, blooming sparks shrinking and dissipating, its small paws helplessly rubbing each other.

Pang~

Gently tapping this silly creature’s head, Zhu Haomiao rolled his eyes helplessly.