[{"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-74":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},1724154,2202,"Chapter 74: Other Sorcerers Use Magic to Go Into Debt","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl stood inside the grand hall, looking at the Ancient One in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren't they supposed to go cause trouble for Hela?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they back at Kamar-Taj?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient One, shouldn't we be pursuing Hela?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming back to Kamar-Taj—aren't we just giving Hela time to recover?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl asked calmly, keeping his expression steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a faint worry stirred in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela wasn't some lone wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her forces included not just a monstrous giant wolf like Fenris, but also an uncountable army of the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving her time to recover…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the Ancient One thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl was confused, and a chill crept up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely because of that, I called you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted the teacup in front of her and took a sip, and only then did the tension on her face ease slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient One, what do you mean by that?\" Karl asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To deal with Hela, we must proceed step by step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must strengthen yourself again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your magic is indeed extremely powerful, and your talent is outstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it still isn't enough to deal with an undying, unkillable Hela.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl truly was a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had been exposed to magic for far too short a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master Sorcerers who guided him before had never even touched the comprehension of laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if one wanted to reach the Skyfather tier, one had to comprehend laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laws were like a lever—using a tiny amount of force to pry up an ocean of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Skyfather-level beings were so terrifyingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To deal with Hela, mastering laws was non-negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if Hela attacked using laws, Karl would collapse on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't previously suppressed Hel, one of the Nine Realms—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl would never have beaten Hela so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only laws could oppose laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how powerful the magic, it was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a clash of paths, a difference in understanding the world's essence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One turned her head to look at Karl and said earnestly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karl, you must understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hela's strength is comparable to mine—let alone the fact that she has already returned to Asgard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you go over there in your current state, you will definitely suffer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Hela truly hardens her heart, then even if you manage to escape, the cost will far outweigh the gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Ancient One. Do whatever you say—I'll follow it,\" Karl said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl had a very clear understanding of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he understood the Marvel world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say nothing else—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>those powerful dimensional demons, and the mutants from other Parallel Universes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he still didn't have the qualifications to oppose them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were simply too many \"cheat-code\" monsters in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl felt that only by keeping a low profile could he live well here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So every time he made a move, it was because he was confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Hela—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to be honest, his understanding of her mostly came from movies in his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But movies could lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In movies, Captain America could kick a car away with one foot, and forcibly hold a helicopter in place—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet he still fought back-and-forth with a few special forces soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, he should have been able to pulp them with a single punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of his own life, Karl felt the Ancient One was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so humble—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that the Ancient One actually got briefly choked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, the Ancient One gave Karl a strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes she felt that Karl, a young man in his twenties, was even steadier than she was, an old person who had lived for centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he talented, he was also this stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child would surely become someone great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One couldn't help thinking that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After considering it, she spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, since you're going to fight Hela…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will guide you. How much you can comprehend will depend on your own insight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl spoke with great humility, \"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let's confirm your position as a Master Sorcerer,\" the Ancient One said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Sorcerer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was becoming a Master Sorcerer just like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this a bit too hasty—wasn't there even a token ceremony?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the expression on Karl's face, the Ancient One couldn't help smiling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Karl finally showed a bit of a young person's innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be surprised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kamar-Taj's 'Master Sorcerer' was originally more like an honorary title. It isn't a formal designation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It only became customary later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I recognize it—forget 'Master Sorcerer.' Even 'Sorcerer Supreme' would be no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One said it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Karl couldn't help smacking his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that was how it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorcerer Supreme truly was the Sorcerer Supreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That title wasn't self-proclaimed—it was earned with fists and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"kindly old mentor\" image the movies gave him had fooled him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she was finally showing her edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could Karl do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only clasp his hands in acknowledgment, looking very modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One smiled, then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you become a Master Sorcerer, you'll take over handling Kaecilius's matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mainly because with Master Sorcerer status, if I teach you certain things, no one will be able to say anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It also won't count as breaking Kamar-Taj's rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl nodded quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in his heart, anticipation surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the Ancient One going to teach him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really was looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was the only true god Kamar-Taj had produced in the past several hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj had produced many sorcerers, but never one who possessed the Ancient One's power and prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she held in her hands…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl had coveted it for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he stay in Kamar-Taj?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't it exactly for this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that, Karl couldn't suppress his excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem. Ancient One, what you're saying is absolutely right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Master Sorcerer of Kamar-Taj has to have presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you teach me dozens, or even hundreds, of high-level spells, I'll grit my teeth and endure it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl spoke with righteous fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really do know how to dream, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-level spells aren't that easy to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And remember: everything in this world is balanced. If you want power, you will naturally have to pay a sufficient price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grasping too much power isn't always a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One stared at Karl deeply, her gaze carrying an unspoken meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he continued to look at the Ancient One with bright, eager eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj sorcerers had a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At its core, all a sorcerer's power was borrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed very powerful, but once you died, you would pay a massive price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes you had to pay a price even while living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time it was Doctor Strange's turn, in order to obtain tremendous power, he couldn't even eat like a normal person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl naturally understood that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Ancient One \"dodging debt\" by borrowing Eternity's power was still too honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Ancient One didn't understand that sometimes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the one who owes the debt is the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With god-tier talent, Karl didn't care about this kind of—\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>",1250,"2026-06-06T15:40:41.842Z",1,"novelbin.me","17a1c5f14f2dcaf4556d2043c5d964166566626b76f47b46167a8174d52eb0fa","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-75","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-73",168,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-cover.jpg"]