Soon, Lin Feng landed in a small courtyard in Kamar-Taj.
Kamar-Taj's magic could no longer stop Lin Feng.
If he wished, he could clearly see the Ancient One's location.
The apprentices in the courtyard stared blankly at Lin Feng descending from the sky, unsure if he was friend or foe.
However, a Black sorcerer soon emerged from a building.
Lin Feng found him very familiar, likely having seen him in movies, though he couldn't recall his name.
"Respected Mr. Superman, please follow me..."
The Black sorcerer bowed slightly and spoke with great politeness.
Lin Feng's existence was no longer a secret on Earth.
Everyone knew that Superman was Lin Feng.
It was just that when Lin Feng wore the rings, people would subconsciously overlook his Superman identity.
But for beings with profound magical attainments, this had no effect.
Lin Feng nodded and followed the Black sorcerer into a building.
Lin Feng was familiar with this room. The last time he visited Kamar-Taj for help from the Ancient One, he had been in this small room.
Last time, Lin Feng had brought gifts, but not this time.
This time, he was here to obtain an Infinity Stone, and Lin Feng couldn't think of any gift that would be of equivalent value.
Moreover, with his current objective, giving a gift would seem trivial and mercenary.
The light was dim. The Ancient One was seated at a small table, smiling and beckoning Lin Feng.
As Lin Feng entered, the Black sorcerer retreated, closing the door behind him and leaving the space for Lin Feng and the Ancient One.
Lin Feng walked forward calmly and sat opposite the Ancient One.
His gaze swept over the table, and his heart stirred.
He looked up at the Ancient One thoughtfully.
It seemed the Ancient One already knew his purpose.
The Eye of Agamotto, which housed the Time Stone, lay openly on the table.
The Eye of Agamotto was one of the mystical artifacts of the Sorcerer Supreme.
It could see through many illusions, break dark magic, and even observe the past and future.
Indeed, the Eye of Agamotto was a divine artifact in itself.
Even without the Time Stone, the Ancient One could observe the past or future through this artifact.
It was just that she couldn't manipulate time.
Strictly speaking, the Eye of Agamotto had no relation to the Time Stone.
Lin Feng didn't know why the Time Stone was placed within the Eye of Agamotto. Perhaps the Infinity Stones needed a vessel.
Lin Feng didn't quite understand the Ancient One's intentions, so he didn't reach out to take it rashly.
"Sorcerer, you already know my purpose?"
The Ancient One smiled noncommittally and didn't answer, merely pouring him a cup of tea.
Lin Feng shook his head. The Ancient One was as mysterious as ever.
He politely raised the teacup and took a sip.
Huh? Good heavens, she's brewing the tea he gifted her to drink himself?
The Ancient One studied Lin Feng before her, a completely different person from their last meeting.
The subtle aura emanating from Lin Feng now made her feel as if she were facing the universe itself.
"Your growth has surpassed my expectations, Lin Feng," the Ancient One said with a sigh.
She had to admit that Lin Feng's rapid growth was incredible, even to her as the Sorcerer Supreme.
Lin Feng heard her words, put down the teacup, and smiled faintly, saying, "Many things have happened to me, Sorcerer."
"I can see that."
The Ancient One nodded thoughtfully.
A year ago, Lin Feng was a formidable being on Earth whom she could easily handle.
Now, a year later, Lin Feng exuded a pressure that felt like the universe to the Ancient One.
After a few exchanges, the atmosphere fell silent again.
The Ancient One said nothing more, and Lin Feng didn't know what to say.
His eyes kept drifting towards the Eye of Agamotto, trying to hint at his intentions, but the Ancient One merely smiled at him.
He felt a sense of helplessness. The Eye of Agamotto was right there, and the Ancient One should know his purpose. Why didn't she just say whether she would give it to him or not?
After much deliberation, Lin Feng decided to take the initiative.
His power was more than enough to defeat Dormammu, without needing Strange in a few years.
Moreover, with him guarding Earth, any dark creatures from the universe would be turned away. It was already a mercy that Lin Feng didn't seek them out; they dared to come to Earth? They'd have to ask my dual pistols first!
Honestly, there was no reason for the Ancient One not to give him the Time Stone.
"Sorcerer! I am here to request the Time Stone!"
Lin Feng pointed at the Eye of Agamotto and stated his purpose directly. Since the Ancient One wouldn't speak, he would.
Upon hearing this, the Ancient One smiled.
Although Lin Feng's power had grown, his temperament had not been fully refined.
In just a few minutes, he couldn't help but question her.
"I know your purpose. You are collecting the Infinity Stones, aren't you..."
Lin Feng nodded, readily admitting it.
There was nothing to hide from the Ancient One.
He extended his left wrist, and with a thought, the invisible Superman gauntlet appeared on his wrist.
Four Infinity Stones of different colors shone brightly upon it.
The moment the four Infinity Stones appeared, the Time Stone hidden within the Eye of Agamotto began to tremble uncontrollably.
The Infinity Stones were interconnected.
The Time Stone could sense that its companions were nearby.
"Power, Space, Mind, Reality..." the Ancient One recognized these gems at a glance, then chuckled and shook her head.
In just a year, Lin Feng had almost gathered all the Infinity Stones.
However, the Ancient One didn't think this was a good thing.
The Infinity Stones shouldn't be so close to each other. If several Infinity Stones appeared simultaneously, it could only mean that an unforeseeable catastrophe was imminent.
"I am also considering whether I should give you the Time Stone," the Ancient One said, uncharacteristically.
In the past, she was wise, and all her decisions were decisive.
Yet now, the Ancient One hesitated.
The primary reason was that, even with the Time Stone, she could no longer see Lin Feng's and Earth's future clearly.
Lin Feng's appearance had disrupted all of the Ancient One's plans, including those for Strange, who was supposed to become the Sorcerer Supreme in a few years.
These words, however, left Lin Feng somewhat perplexed.
He stated directly, "I don't understand why you hesitate, Sorcerer."
"With my current strength, I can fully protect Earth from countless darkness."
"The Infinity Stones are safer in my hands than in anyone else's."
"If you are concerned about Dormammu, then I can assure you, Sorcerer, that I will personally destroy him."
Lin Feng knew that the Ancient One's greatest enemy was Dormammu.
Throughout the long ages, the Ancient One's longevity was partly due to her drawing dark energy from the Dark Dimension.
With four gems in hand, plus the Ancient One's Time Stone, Lin Feng could directly obliterate the Dormammu depicted in the movies.