American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 157 Passing on Merit

Xiao Xian stood in the central square of Kamar-Tekki, surrounded by intricately carved stone pillars and gardens imbued with ancient magical energy. Sunlight filtered through sparse clouds, illuminating the square. Numerous mages arrived from all directions, some standing, some sitting, all gazing curiously at the newly appointed successor to the Sorcerer Supreme.

Xiao Xian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to gather the magical energy within his body. When Xiao Xian opened his eyes, a beam of light shot out from his palm, forming a complex and beautiful magical pattern that slowly unfolded in the air.

The mages present were dumbfounded; they had never seen anyone master a new spell so quickly. But what shocked them even more was that Xiao Xian's spellcasting process was completely different from what they were familiar with. In his incantation, the object of his prayer was not the Vishanti, whom they had always worshipped and prayed to, but a dimensional lord they had never heard of before.

"What are you doing?!" Wang, unable to contain himself any longer, confronted Xiao Xian after discovering that Xiao Xian was communicating with a dimensional daemon not recorded in Kamar-Tekki's records. "Do you know how dangerous it is to rashly communicate with an unfamiliar dimensional daemon? You could be putting the entire Kamar-Tekki in danger!"

"The Ancient One sent me to communicate with them, what's wrong? Or do you know a demon god from this dimension?" Xiao Xian looked at Wang Dao, who had an expression that looked like he was about to question him. "You have a problem with that?"

"Since it was the Ancient One who asked you to communicate, then it's fine." Wang opened his mouth, but finally admitted defeat and said, "I was just worried that you would be deceived by a dimensional demon. The danger of an unknown dimensional demon is immeasurable."

"It's alright, there's no need to worry about that at all. Let's forget about this dimensional demon god, it's nothing." Xiao Xian said halfway through, looking as if he had accidentally let something slip, and then shut up and stopped talking.

Of course, Xiao Xian could also promote this unfamiliar dimensional demon god—that is, himself—to how wonderful he was, but even if Xiao Xian lauded himself to the skies, the other mages wouldn't readily believe an unfamiliar dimensional demon god. Even if they were just trying their luck, they wouldn't dare to sign a more in-depth cooperation agreement with Xiao Xian.

On the contrary, Xiao Xian's stammering and evasive manner only fueled these people's suspicions, who saw it as a secret of the Ancient One, or the Sorcerer Supreme's unique magical system. They would go to great lengths to obtain information about this unfamiliar dimensional daemon and force Xiao Xian to sign a contract. They were even willing to sign harsh contracts just to secure such an agreement.

In a normal Marvel universe, Xiao Xian would choose the former to promote himself, since there aren't many traitors in the normal world of Kamar-Tekki.

But now it's a superhero world where everyone's turned evil, so Xiao Xian decisively chose the second option, betting that nobody here is a good person. At least, among the capable, high-value magicians, very few are honest people.

"What is it?" Wang was indeed intrigued. An unfamiliar dimensional demon god represented both extreme danger and immense benefits. An unfamiliar dimensional demon god often represented a series of powerful new spells and a completely different lending system.

Most importantly, in this new lending system, even a magician like Wang, who is heavily indebted to demons in other dimensions, is still a creditworthy borrower with no outstanding debts in the new system.

In a sense, Kamar-Tekki is no different from those loan villages that exploit loan sharks and online lending platforms and then refuse to repay their debts. Relying on Kamar-Tekki's power, they keep exploiting the demons of various dimensions and have no intention of paying back their debts.

For people who exploit online lending platforms (such as Dimensional Demon God), each additional online lending company (Dimensional Demon God) means they can make more money.

Xiao Xian's evasive manner, in particular, fueled Wang Fu's imagination. Could the secret to the Sorcerer Supreme's immense power be related to this unfamiliar dimensional demon? Since the Ancient One usually casts spells so casually, is it because this dimensional demon's lending conditions are particularly lenient?

"Well, you'll know when you become the Supreme Mage, if you can." Xiao Xian smiled and said, displaying the mindset of a king.

Hopefully, this kid will be smart enough to use his position as librarian to secretly steal the magic scroll he's contracted with, and then sell his soul to him for the position of Sorcerer Supreme.

"Hmph~" Wang snorted coldly and said nothing more. After all, he was chosen by the Ancient One. But at the same time, Wang was even more eager for the position of the Supreme Sorcerer and more curious about the dimensional demon god that Xiao Xian had contracted.

As the sun was about to set, a monk approached Xiao Xian, bowed, and said...

"Master Xiao Xian, Master Gu Yi wants you to go to her room."

"Alright, take me there." Xiao Xian nodded and followed the sorcerer to the door of the Ancient One's room. After the sorcerer left, Xiao Xian quietly pushed open the door to the Ancient One's room. The scene inside made him hesitate for a moment.

Inside the room, a soft yet powerful light emanated from a central magic circle. At the center of the circle, instead of the usual magical books or offerings, lay an exquisitely crafted bed. On the bed, the Ancient One wore a uniquely designed, rather revealing sorceress's robe, her skin appearing even whiter and more radiant under the magical glow. Barefoot, she sat sideways, her knees drawn up to her chest, maintaining her ever-present, otherworldly elegance and composure.

When Gu Yi saw Xiao Xian, the corners of her mouth slightly turned up, revealing a charming smile.

"You've arrived."

"Uh, why are you dressed like this, and why is there this magic circle?" Xiao Xian looked at Gu Yi with a puzzled expression, somewhat confused.

"This is a magic circle used to transfer the points or merits I've accumulated to you." With a flick of her robe, the Ancient One closed the door, leaving the man and woman alone in the room.

As Gu Yi swayed her robes, Xiao Xian, with his sharp eyes, noticed that Gu Yi wasn't wearing anything underneath.

"A magic circle. Then why is there a bed in the middle?" Xiao Xian's lips twitched. Although the Ancient One was beautiful, her strength was real. Playing with her would certainly be fun, but what would happen afterward? Xiao Xian couldn't guarantee. What if he had to take responsibility?

"Dual cultivation, that way the merit transfer rate is low."

Gu Yi smiled slightly, and Xiao Xian immediately appeared on Gu Yi's bed.

"You should be secretly happy. You're the first man to pique my interest. I wouldn't be happy with anyone else."

Gu Yi looked at Xiao Xian, who was completely bewildered, and then touched Xiao Xian's cheek, revealing a satisfied smile.

"As expected of a rule-level ability, his face is countless times more handsome than the most handsome man I've ever seen, and his charm is many times greater."

Could she still be a virgin who's been a virgin for thousands of years? Xiao Xian panicked even more upon hearing this. If Gu Yi were to hold him responsible, would he still be able to remain the Lord of the Color Domain?

(End of this chapter)