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Strange was speechless after hearing this.

He spread his hands and exclaimed furiously, "My God, the Earth is being destroyed way too often! The World Cup is only held every four years, and the Earth is going to be destroyed three times a year?!"

As he spoke, he looked at Azu and gave him a thumbs up.

"Homelander, now I finally understand why you have been so tirelessly advocating for space colonization."

"This damned Earth is completely unsuitable for human habitation!"

"I take back my previous prejudices against you. From this day forward, I am your most devoted follower!"

"Hurry up and build a spaceship to get us out of here. We can't stand this shitty place for another day."

After hearing this, Azu immediately stepped forward and patted Strange on the shoulder, making a touching gesture as if he were deeply moved by the saying "a true friend is hard to find."

"I am deeply gratified that you understand my good intentions, Stephen. The path of a hero is always lonely."

Gu Yi couldn't stand watching the two of them sing in unison any longer.

"Earth is not an ordinary blue planet; it is the hub of the multiverse reality and cannot be easily abandoned."

She shook her head helplessly, interrupting their mutual appreciation.

"Moreover, even if Walter had the ability to organize the migration of all mankind, it would take a very long time to find new habitats and relocate billions of people."

"But Dormammu's threat is imminent..."

Upon hearing this, Azu asked curiously, "Just how strong is this Dormammu? How does he compare to Odin of Asgard?"

After a moment's thought, Gu Yi gave an objective evaluation.

"If Dormammu leaves the Dark Dimension and enters our dimension, his power might not be as great as Odin's."

"However, in the Dark Dimension, he is invincible. He possesses endless energy and endless life, and can easily manipulate reality within that dimension."

"So the best way to defeat him is to lure him out?" Azu thought to himself.

After hearing his words, the Ancient One added, "Dormamu is cautious by nature. He always bewitches fanatical followers to undermine defenses from within and pull the target world into darkness, but his own body never takes a single step out of the dark dimension on its own."

After listening, Azu pursed his lips and gave a succinct evaluation.

"His strength is average, but he's a coward. Got it."

Ignoring Azu's harsh assessment, Gu Yi turned to look at Strange.

"Now that the London Temple is destroyed, and the guardians of the New York Temple have also perished," the Ancient One said earnestly. "The New York Temple needs a new guardian to stabilize the magic array. Stephen, I hope you will take over this position."

Upon hearing this, Strange immediately shook his head in refusal.

"No, no, no. Master, I am a doctor who saves lives, not an executioner who kills."

"And I've already killed two people today... I can't do it again..."

"You had no choice, Stephen," the Ancient One interrupted him. "When darkness falls, no one can escape unscathed. Your actions just now prove that you possess the power to protect this place."

"And..." the Ancient One added meaningfully, "If Earth is swallowed by the Dark Dimension, everything you want to salvage will vanish into nothingness."

This statement perfectly struck at Strange's weak spot.

After a moment of silence, Strange nodded in agreement.

Azu was somewhat surprised.

This kid fell for it?

In his memory, Strange would first refuse outright, and then wait until the Ancient One was seriously injured and died, and her soul left her body to give him one last lesson in moral education before he would truly understand the meaning of protection.

It seems that Christine's death had a significant impact on him.

Seeing that Strange had agreed, the Ancient One finally showed a satisfied smile.

"Looks like everything's back to the trajectory you predicted." Azu shrugged and smiled at the Ancient One. "You're not thinking of making a comeback now, are you, Master?"

In response to Azu's teasing, Gu Yi calmly replied, "Protecting Earth from dimensional erosion is my mission, and I will dedicate my life to fulfilling it."

Azu rolled her eyes; this old nun was still quite stubborn.

Knowing the plot well, he didn't expose the Ancient One's little scheme.

"What are you planning to do next?" Ah Zu cut to the chase.

"After Casillas escapes, he will surely gather his fanatics and return with a vengeance." Ancient One said solemnly, "We need to gather mages to protect the two temples and rebuild the London Temple as soon as possible."

"You can be a thief for a thousand days, but you can't be a thief for a thousand days," Azu scoffed. "If you only defend, there will always be a day when you slip up. We must take the initiative and find them first."

"A sorcerer has a million ways to hide," Ancient One said, shaking his head.

Ah Zu smiled and said, "There's an old saying in Donggu Kingdom: 'The net of Heaven is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it.' As long as he's still active on Earth, as long as he's still breathing Earth's air, he can't escape Heaven's net."

"But just in case, the first step is to evacuate the people around the remaining two temples."

"I will pull Kaecilius and Dormammu's fanatics into the Mirror Dimension." The Ancient One frowned. "Ordinary people will not be affected; there's no need for such a fuss."

Azu shook his head, his tone firm: "You can't always be perfect, Master. There's no room for error when it comes to the lives of the people!"

These words deeply moved Strange.

As a top surgeon, he knew all too well the weight of those words.

On the operating table, a one percent mistake means a one hundred percent death.

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"The areas where the two temples are located are densely populated, and evacuation will not be easy. What do you plan to do?" Ancient One asked.

"Of course, we'll hold a press conference," Azu said matter-of-factly, spreading his hands. "We'll explain everything. Once people understand the truth, they'll naturally cooperate with our work."

"Another press conference?" Gu Yi rarely showed a speechless expression. "You really love holding press conferences..."

Then, with a worried tone, she continued, "The mage lineage has remained hidden in the shadows for thousands of years. To rashly expose magic and dimensions to ordinary people would trigger unpredictable panic..."

"Times have changed, Master." Azu interrupted her, pointing to the outside of the temple. "Look outside! Alien fleets, superheroes, mutated monsters... supernatural phenomena have long been a part of people's lives."

"The people are not as fragile as you think! To keep them in the dark like fools is not protection, it's arrogance."

"The truth can bring panic, but it can also bring faith and strength."

It can also bring popularity points. Doing good deeds secretly is the same as not doing anything at all. Do I look like someone who works for free?!

Ah Zu silently added a sentence in his mind.