Li Yue, what are you talking about? I'm getting more and more confused. What is the 'only chance'? What exactly is going on?"
As Li Yue and Ancient One talked, everyone present, except for Wong and Mordo who knew a bit about Ancient One's power and remained calm, was somewhat bewildered. Tony even blurted out the question directly.
"Uh, you'll know what's going on later."
Ancient One didn't answer Tony's question. Instead, she continued to smile at Li Yue, awaiting his reply.
Li Yue, at this moment, also had no intention of explaining to Tony. He gave a perfunctory reply and turned to ask Ancient One, "Venerable Ancient One, what you need me to do isn't what I'm thinking, is it?"
Although Li Yue knew in his heart that what Ancient One wanted him to do probably wasn't like Tony, sacrificing himself to save others, he was still a little worried. He wanted to confirm!
"Of course not! And my request, for you, is very easy to do. Of course, it's fine if you refuse."
Ancient One's answer affirmed Li Yue's thoughts, but she didn't directly state what she needed Li Yue to do.
Li Yue fell into contemplation. His heart was a bit wavering, but after learning that he wouldn't need to sacrifice his life to save the world, Li Yue felt there was nothing he was afraid of.
So, at this moment, Li Yue had already made a decision!
"Venerable Ancient One, I accept your request! Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Li Yue said to Ancient One solemnly. Indeed, with his current strength, there was basically nothing to fear, and he didn't think Ancient One would trick him. Even if Ancient One really did trick him, he could still go back on his word; the decision-making power was in his hands.
Moreover, with his current strength, even someone as strong as Ancient One probably couldn't defeat or trap him head-on, so Li Yue felt there was nothing to worry about!
"Thank you, Master Li Yue!"
Ancient One also thanked Li Yue solemnly! Then she waved her hand at an empty space, and an orange-yellow, sparking portal appeared there!
"Let's leave here first!"
Ancient One called out to everyone, and then she was the first to step into the portal.
"Annie, let's go too!"
Li Yue called out to Annie, who was a bit stunned by the sudden appearance of the portal, and then they both followed and walked in.
"Hey, don't you think it's a bit strange? What exactly were Li Yue and that bald woman talking about? Are they hiding something from us?"
"And what did we come here for? Was it just to experience nearly a hundred ways to die? That giant-faced monster is clearly not something we can defeat!"
As Master Mordo and the librarian Wong were about to step forward and follow, Tony's figure blocked their way.
"Heh heh..."
After hearing Tony's question, Wong said no more. He gave Tony a dry laugh and simply walked around him into the portal.
"Don't overthink it. The Sorcerer Supreme's decisions are not for us to speculate upon!"
Mordo said to Tony, patted his shoulder, and then also walked through.
"Stark, I agree with you. I think they're definitely hiding something from us. But unlike you, I think the less we know, the better!"
Captain America, shield in his left hand and Mjolnir in his right, walked up to Tony and said, then also stepped into the portal. Today's events had a huge impact on Captain America; he felt the less he knew, the better!
"Brother, I'm with you. Although I didn't experience the feeling of death just now, I know that feeling must be very unpleasant! Let alone experiencing it a hundred times..."
Thor, holding Stormbreaker, came before Tony and comforted him in a tone full of solace. However, after hearing Thor's comforting words, Tony only felt even angrier.
"Hey, friend up ahead, give me back my Mjolnir! I just lent it to you..."
Thor didn't notice Tony's face getting uglier and uglier. He also patted Tony's shoulder in comfort, then shouted at Captain America, who had just left, and chased after him.
"Shit! You simple-minded guys..."
Seeing everyone's reactions, Tony cursed silently in frustration. However, he was the only one left, so he could only quickly walk into the portal and follow... Somewhere on a New York street, a "sizzling" yellow-sparking portal suddenly appeared on the street. At this moment, time was still paused; all things on the New York street remained completely still!
Everyone had already exited through the portal one by one, returning to the streets of New York. However, the portal was not closed by Ancient One.
"Venerable Ancient One, what should we do next? Although I destroyed Dormammu's body, I still can't stop the Dark Dimension from devouring Earth!"
"Also, what exactly do you need my help with?"
Back on the streets of New York, Li Yue looked at the silent street, then looked up at the restrained Dark Dimension. Although it wasn't expanding further to devour Earth due to the time pause, once the time-pausing spell was lifted, the Dark Dimension would definitely continue to expand rapidly, eventually devouring the entire Earth.
Facing this outcome, Li Yue had no solution at this moment. After all, no matter how strong he was, he could only defeat people he could touch. Faced with this kind of dimensional invasion, Li Yue was at a loss!
He could only hope that Master Ancient One would have a solution.
As Li Yue questioned Ancient One, everyone else also turned their gaze towards Ancient One's figure, hoping that she would have a way to solve the current problem, as they couldn't remain uninvolved if Earth was devoured!
Facing the expectant gazes of everyone, Ancient One's expression remained unchanged, as if everything was under her control.
"Master Li Yue, please extend your hand!"
Ancient One didn't answer Li Yue's question. Instead, she said to Li Yue solemnly.
Li Yue didn't know what Ancient One was up to, but he didn't refuse and extended his right hand.
"This is the Eye of Agamotto, a mysterious artifact passed down by the ancient Sorcerer Supreme. I believe you understand its mysteries very well."
"Now I formally entrust it to you for safekeeping. Whether you keep it by your side or pass it on to the next Sorcerer Supreme, is entirely up to you."
Ancient One's expression was extremely serious at this moment; the smile that had always been on her face had disappeared. She reached out and took off the eye-like object she was wearing, gently placing it in Li Yue's hand.
"Venerable Ancient One, this... Is there really no other way?"
Watching Ancient One's actions, Li Yue instantly had a bad premonition. Feeling the Eye of Agamotto, or rather the Time Stone, that Ancient One placed in his hand, Li Yue didn't know what to think.
The Time Stone is one of the six Infinity Stones in the Marvel Universe. It can freely manipulate time energy and possesses immense power, a treasure countless powerful beings desire. And the most famous among them is that purple bald guy!
But now, this precious treasure was so gently placed in his hand by Ancient One, yet Li Yue didn't feel much excitement, but rather a sense of bewilderment... "This has always been the correct choice!"
Seeing Li Yue take the Eye of Agamotto, Ancient One's smile reappeared on her face. Then, without looking back, she walked into the still-open portal!
Li Yue and his group watched helplessly as Ancient One walked back into the portal, her back to everyone, and with a wave of her hand, she dispelled the teleportation magic. Ancient One's figure, clad in yellow robes, thus disappeared before everyone's eyes.
"Alas, it truly is like this!"
When Ancient One handed him the Eye of Agamotto, Li Yue had a bad feeling, and now it seemed it was indeed the case. Venerable Ancient One was probably preparing to use her own life to repel the Dark Dimension's invasion.