[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes":3,"chapter-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-57":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: God-Tier Talent—Infinite Critical Strikes!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1724137,2202,"Chapter 57: Even the Ancient One Is Stunned! Can’t Knock the Soul Out…","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One looked at Baron Mordo across from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was… subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect that I'd only be away for such a short time,\" the Ancient One said after a long pause, \"and Kamar-Taj would produce a young prodigy like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Ancient One-sama,\" Baron Mordo replied. \"Karl is a true genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For most spells, he only needs one look to learn them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've never seen a genius like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help letting out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is unexpected,\" the Ancient One said, nodding. \"Even in the historical records, there haven't been many geniuses of this level. I never thought one would appear in our Kamar-Taj.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what Mordo said was true…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it was truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One had lived for several hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even across such a long span of life, she had rarely seen a genius of this tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really was this kind of genius, she even wanted to take him as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A talent who could become a Master Sorcerer in a single year!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how this child compares to Doctor Strange…?\" she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why have I never seen even a trace of him in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could my foresight be wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river of time was mysterious beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she could not precisely predict every change in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny ripple could overturn everything ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A genius suddenly appearing like this… wasn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, she needed to confirm that this child wasn't some puppet pushed out by Dormammu and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up her mind, the Ancient One spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mordo, go bring Karl here. I want to talk with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Ancient One-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo nodded, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo returned with Karl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo said, \"Ancient One-sama, I've brought Karl,\" and Karl stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Ancient One-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl bowed deeply, extremely respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he secretly sized her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, the Ancient One was no different from an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't the slightest energy fluctuation on her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his eyes couldn't discern any difference at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was what \"true mastery looks simple\" meant, he couldn't help thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of the Sorcerer Supreme—her power was truly vast. He couldn't see her depth at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Karl observed the Ancient One, the Ancient One also observed Karl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant she saw him, her heart jolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the way her own energy was completely restrained, Karl was practically all sharp edges and blazing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from far away, one could clearly feel the powerful magic power on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mental force kept spilling outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even ordinary people would feel crushing pressure from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of power had already surpassed the average Master Sorcerer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One nodded slightly to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wasn't relying on Dormammu's power, but on his own…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this was utterly unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're Karl, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be nervous—relax. Kamar-Taj doesn't have that many rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Ancient One-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl clasped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Ancient One was gentle, Karl could still feel three layers of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was instinct—something he felt whenever he faced an overwhelmingly powerful being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" the Ancient One said with a faint smile. \"There's nothing major. I just heard Mordo mention you, and I got curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to Mordo, you're an exceptional genius of Kamar-Taj.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you let me see for myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing complicated. Just use an ordinary spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please guide me, Ancient One-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted a hand and swept it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Tao Mandalas formed in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One's gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a motion, the shield in Karl's hand was already in her grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stable energy structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect coordination with mental force, and the energy flow is extremely smooth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The runes have no issues I can detect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there's a lot of your own understanding woven into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the path of Tao Mandalas, your attainment is a few degrees higher than mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One looked at Karl as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't expected Karl to have reached this standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had lived for several hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she hadn't invested much effort specifically into Tao Mandalas, she had long since cultivated it to a level of mastery beyond mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even against a powerhouse like Dormammu, her Tao Mandalas could hold its ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Karl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had he practiced?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet his Magical Shield was actually stronger than hers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of talent was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such terrifying talent—across all history—could be counted on one hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid truly was a frightening genius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head slightly, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karl… how long have you been cultivating Tao Mandalas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Sorcerer Supreme-sama, I've trained this spell for quite a long time,\" Karl answered. \"It's been half a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year and you can refine a spell to this level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you joking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her eyes, she still couldn't find a single flaw in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within it, she could even sense subtle differences—insights that inspired her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spell like this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone said Agamotto had cast it, the Ancient One would believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only the result of Karl practicing for half a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this some kind of joke?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year to reach this level…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this kid a monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One was shaken inside, but her face remained perfectly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're very, very good. I think you can become the youngest Master Sorcerer in Kamar-Taj.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After some time, we'll hold your promotion ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Ancient One-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before that, come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's something I need to check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl didn't guard against her at all and walked forward lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Karl approached, the Ancient One didn't waste a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and struck with a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Karl's speed, he didn't react at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One's palm landed squarely on Karl's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl's mind went hazy for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detected: Host has been struck by high-tier magic \"Astral Projection.\" God-tier Talent triggers a hundredfold critical strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have mastered: Astral Projection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl: Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One's face didn't change at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in her heart, a storm erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She… actually didn't knock this kid's soul out with that palm?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How strong does this kid's soul have to be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he some god's illegitimate child or something?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check out my Patreon to read 20+ chapters ahead]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[[email protected]\u002FZukooo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thanks for your support!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-06T15:40:41.842Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe0a614fbb699262c1870c606a6e94f974d22a0238b22e78fed95f9f65a33aac","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-58","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-56",168,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-cover.jpg"]