Kryptonian: Man of Steel

Strange's thirst for knowledge had overwhelmed him, leaving him almost unable to think about anything else.

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

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

The Ancient One thought of another of her disciples, Casillas.

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

The Ancient One didn't want Strange to make the same mistake.

"Strange, where do you think this is?"

Master Gu Yi's voice suddenly became stern.

"This is not a place where you can come and go at will, learn when you want, or don't learn if you don't want to. The knowledge and wisdom here are precious wealth accumulated over countless years. They are not tools used to satisfy your personal desires, but It is the power used to protect the world and uphold justice.”

"I……"

What else did Strange want to say.

But Master Ancient One waved his arm without any explanation, and an invisible force pushed him out of the door. The door slammed shut, isolating him from the world of Kama Taj.

"No no no..."

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

He stood up suddenly, threw himself on the closed door, clenched his hands into 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 turn me away!"

Strange was leaning helplessly outside the ancient and solemn gate of Kama Taj at this moment, with confusion, anger and unwillingness mixed in his eyes.

His knuckles were red from knocking for so long, each blow seemed to be an outlet for the unsatisfied thirst for knowledge within him.

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

The Ancient Master stood on the high platform of the observatory, staring at the power of stars flowing slowly in the night sky through the glass windows inlaid with complicated runes.

Her eyes were so profound that she seemed to be able to penetrate the barriers of time and space and discern the tiniest fluctuations in the universe.

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

"Teacher, Strange's situation..."

Master Modu entered the observatory, his voice was low and respectful, with a hint of unnoticeable worry.

He stood next to Master Gu Yi and looked at the vast starry sky together, but he could not calm down in his heart.

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

Master Gu Yi sighed softly, and the light of the crystal ball in his hand gradually dimmed. She turned around and looked at Modu sharply: "You saw his persistence, but have you ever noticed the bomb in his heart? Then Arrogance and arrogance, if not tempered, will eventually lead to self-destruction. We must not forget the lesson of Casillas.”

Mentioning Casillas, Modu's eyes couldn't help but darken.

Casillas, the disciple who once had high hopes, eventually lost himself due to his blind pursuit of power and became the enemy that the Ancient One Master did not want to face.

His betrayal, like an indelible scar, always reminds every member of Kama Taj what temptations and dangers lie behind knowledge and power.

"I understand your concerns, teacher."

Mordo whispered.

"But Strange is different from Casillas. His desire for knowledge and pursuit of self-transcendence allow me to see my past self. I believe that as long as he is given the right guidance, he can become a great mage. ”

Master Gu Yi smiled slightly, with both relief and worry in his smile.

"Modo, your kindness and compassion are your strengths, but they are also your weaknesses. Remember, real power does not only come from the exquisite skills, but also from the purity and tenacity of the heart. Strange does have it "Extraordinary potential, but his arrogance and arrogance, if not corrected, will eventually become a stumbling block on his way forward."

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

Master Gu Yi pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "Let him go, time will give him the answer. Sometimes, setbacks and failures can make people grow more than any preaching. But before that, we must ensure that he does not If you do something that hurts yourself or others due to impulse, you should observe him secretly and provide appropriate guidance and help when necessary.”

Mordo then left.

"Is this really good?"

Luther gently opened the wooden drawer engraved with complex runes. Lying inside was a treasure from the private collection of the ancient master - a fragrant tea that was said to be hard to exchange for a pound of gold.

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

She did not blame Luther for opening her private collection without permission. Instead, she smiled faintly, with a kind of indifference that was detached from the world.

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

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

The voice of the Ancient One was soft and philosophical.

"You can't bring them with you when you are born, and you can't take them 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 has felt that her connection with this world is gradually weakening, which is a sign that her time is about to come to an end.

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

"Strange, his stubbornness, arrogance, and the ambition that is difficult to conceal..."

The tone of the Ancient One revealed a complex emotion.

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).