Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1008: Discussion between the Supreme and the Emperor
Strange's thirst for knowledge had overwhelmed him, making it almost impossible for him to think about anything else.

However, Master Ancient One also knew that Strange was far from ready to receive a deeper magical education. He still had arrogance and overconfidence in his abilities.

This mentality is like a bomb hidden deep in his heart, which may explode at any time and destroy everything he has.

Master Ancient One thought of her other disciple, Casillas.

Casillas was once a talented and curious young man, but as time went on, his arrogance and ambition gradually expanded, and eventually he embarked on the path of betrayal.

The Ancient One doesn't want Strange to repeat the same mistake.

"Strange, where do you think this place is?"

Master Ancient One's voice suddenly became stern.

"This is not a place where you can come and go as you please, study when you want and not study when you don't want. The knowledge and wisdom here are precious treasures accumulated over countless years. They are not tools to satisfy your personal desires, but forces to protect the world and uphold justice."

"I……"

Strange wanted to say something else.

But Master Ancient One waved his arms without giving him any chance to explain, and an invisible force pushed him out of the door. The door slammed shut, isolating him from the world of Kamar-Taj.

"No no no..."

Strange staggered a few steps and almost fell to the ground.

He suddenly got up, threw himself against the closed door, clenched his fists and knocked hard, his voice filled with despair and unwillingness.

"You can't treat me like this! It's so cruel to let me see hope and then shut me out!"

At this moment, Strange was leaning helplessly outside the ancient and solemn gate of Kamar-Taj, his eyes filled with confusion, anger and unwillingness.

His knuckles were red from knocking on the door for so long, and every pounding seemed to be an outlet for his unsatisfied thirst for knowledge.

The world inside the door was both mysterious and out of reach for him, as if they were two completely different universes, and he was being ruthlessly isolated from them.

Master Ancient One stood on the high platform of the observatory, gazing at the star power slowly flowing in the night sky through the glass window inlaid with intricate runes.

Her gaze was deep, as if it could penetrate the barriers of time and space and perceive the slightest fluctuations in the universe.

The crystal ball in his hand flickered with a soft light, reflecting the intricate yet orderly texture of the earth's magic protection network. Each node represented the balance of magic in a corner of the earth.

"Teacher, Strange's situation..."

Master Mordo stepped into the observatory, his voice low and respectful, with a barely perceptible hint of worry.

He stood beside Master Ancient One and looked at the vast starry sky together, but his heart was unsettled.

Mordo knew very well that although Strange was arrogant, his thirst for knowledge and his spirit of exploring the unknown were admirable.

Master Ancient One sighed softly, the light of the crystal ball in her hand gradually dimmed, she turned around and looked at Mordo sharply: "You saw his persistence, but have you ever noticed the bomb in his heart? That arrogance and conceit, if not tempered, will eventually burn itself. We must never forget the lesson of Casillas." When mentioning Casillas, Mordo's eyes dimmed.

Casillas, the disciple who was once highly expected, eventually lost himself due to his blind pursuit of power and became the enemy that Master Ancient One was most reluctant to face.

His betrayal, like an indelible scar, constantly reminds every member of Kamar-Taj of the temptations and dangers hidden behind knowledge and power.

"I understand your concerns, Sensei."

Mordo whispered.

"But Strange is different from Casillas. His thirst for knowledge and pursuit of self-transcendence made me see my former self. I believe that as long as he is given the right guidance, he can become a great wizard."

Master Ancient One smiled slightly, that smile showing both relief and worry.

"Mordo, your kindness and compassion are your strengths, but also your weaknesses. Remember, true strength comes not only from superb skills, but also from the purity and tenacity of the heart. Strange does have extraordinary potential, but his arrogance and conceit, if not corrected, will eventually become a stumbling block on his way forward."

Mordo nodded, and after a moment of silence, he spoke again: "So, how can we help him? We can't just watch him wandering outside the door, right?"

Master Ancient One pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Let him go, time will give him the answer. Sometimes, setbacks and failures can help people grow better than any preaching. But before that, we must ensure that he will not do anything that hurts himself or others because of a momentary impulse. You, go and observe him secretly, and give appropriate guidance and help when necessary."

Mordo then left.

"Is this really good?"

Luther gently opened the wooden drawer carved with complex runes. Lying inside was a treasure from the private collection of Master Ancient One - a kind of fragrant tea that was said to be worth more than one ounce of gold.

The tea leaves are emerald green in color and emit a faint fragrance, as if each leaf contains thousands of years of time and wisdom.

She did not blame Luther for opening her private collection without permission. Instead, she curled up the corners of her mouth with a faint smile, with a kind of detached indifference.

She gently took out the tea leaves and began to brew tea with skillful technique. Every movement revealed an indescribable elegance and calmness.

"For me, these material enjoyments are just passing clouds."

Ancient One's voice was soft and philosophical.

"You can't bring anything with you when you are born, and you can't take anything with you when you die. I will soon embark on a journey to the Eternal God. What's the point of keeping these things?"

Especially now, she could feel that her connection with this world was gradually weakening, which was a sign that her time was coming to an end.

She is about to follow the footsteps of the Eternal God and embark on a new journey, and these material wealth no longer have any meaning to her.

"Strange, his stubbornness, arrogance, and that unconcealable ambition..."

There was a complex emotion in Master Ancient One's tone.

While gently shaking the teapot in her hand to allow the boiling hot water to fully blend with the tea leaves, she told Luther her different opinions on Strange (Doctor Strange).

(End of this chapter)