In fact, Michael had no illusions.
Because of the previous appearance of the Inhumans' Blind Man, Michael already knew that when Skye shattered that large terrigen crystal, the powerful energy fluctuations emitted had made others and organizations aware of it.
The mutated gem passively absorbed only the energy and fluctuations that attacked Michael's body; it wouldn't concern itself with the fluctuations that spread out.
The spreading energy fluctuations attracted the attention of almost all organizations with extraordinary energy across the globe.
The first to arrive was the Inhumans' Blind Man, not only because of the mutual sensing among Inhumans but also the convenience of spatial teleportation.
Of course, this guy's sensing was also the most accurate.
Why do I say that? Because the glass cube that Michael had previously manifested actually possessed the characteristic of weakening, or even completely absorbing, energy fluctuations.
Michael had originally planned to act quietly, without drawing attention.
Unfortunately, Michael miscalculated the resonance of Skye's own Shockwave ability and didn't completely absorb or weaken the energy fluctuations from shattering the terrigen crystal. Ultimately, with the assistance of the Shockwave, the energy fluctuations still spread out.
And the Inhumans' Blind Man, relying on his special sensing of Inhumans, found the correct location and arrived directly at the observation deck.
As for other organizations, although they also detected this powerful energy fluctuation, they could only narrow down the scope to roughly the Queens area of New York.
Of course, S.H.I.E.L.D., which has always been under deep surveillance in New York, narrowed the scope down to the street where the .. Group is located! The main reason Michael put Skye into the Ethereal magic Dimension but stayed outside himself was for Ancient One! Although Michael didn't know that his actions in the desert last time had already attracted Ancient One's attention and secret observation.
But this time, Michael was certain that this 'showy' operation of his must have attracted Ancient One's attention.
At the very least, it attracted the attention of the New York Sanctum! And what difference is there between attracting the attention of the New York Sanctum and attracting the attention of Ancient One... "Please sit!"
Michael's expression didn't change because of Ancient One's appearance; he remained as usual.
He even returned to the previous tea table and, with a wave of his hand, manifested a brand new tea set.
Of course, this wasn't because Michael had become arrogant and dared to casually reveal his ability to manifest objects at will.
Rather, Michael was very confident that Ancient One would absolutely not see the true principle behind his actions, and would only view his 'trick' as an application of space.
After all, he had just demonstrated an Ethereal magic Dimension ability, similar to the Mirror Dimension, in front of Ancient One.
And in fact, that was indeed the case; Ancient One not only didn't doubt it, but even expressed admiration for Michael's spatial control ability, which showed no trace of spatial energy fluctuations.
"Mingqian Longjing from the Ancient Eastern Country, please have a taste."
Seeing Ancient One sit opposite him, Michael naturally brewed a cup of tea and offered it.
Michael himself greatly admired Ancient One, who had protected Earth for centuries, preventing it from being invaded by external Dimension forces. For Michael himself, it was something he absolutely couldn't do.
Especially since Michael also knew that Ancient One, in order to protect Earth for a longer time, until she found a suitable successor..., even drew power from the Dark Dimension, and for centuries had been strenuously resisting the erosion of dark power.
Of course, this was only from the perspective of protecting Earth.
If Michael stood in Dormammu's position, Ancient One was truly a thief, a pilferer, plain and simple!
On this point, no amount of washing could make it White!
Therefore, regarding manifested magic, Michael never considered Kamar-Taj from the very beginning, or rather, never considered the magic of the Vishanti lineage.
For these mages, what if it's White magic? It's still completely relying on others' abilities. Once others stop providing for you, or even if the source of the energy disappears, you'll surely die from energy depletion!
It's simply like putting your life into someone else's hands.
What's more, this also doesn't conform to Michael's neutral principle!
"Hmm..."
"It's indeed good, truly authentic Mingqian Longjing."
"I wonder if you like red tea, Archmage? I have some Dahongpao stored away; perhaps you would like it."
Ancient One picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip, immediately revealing an expression of enjoyment.
For someone like Ancient One, who has lived too long, tea is what suits her best.
While tasting the tea, she also savored the myriad aspects of life, and it helped calm her mind, resisting the erosion of dark power!
"Haha, then thank you, Archmage."
"Allow me to introduce myself, Michael, from the Ancient Eastern Country, a Spatial Mage!"
Michael stood up and, following the etiquette of an Elemental Mage as imprinted in his soul's memory, bowed to Ancient One.
"Hello, Archmage Qi Jun!"
"I am Ancient One, from Kamar-Taj, of the Vishanti lineage, the current Sorcerer Supreme!"
Seeing Michael's actions, Ancient One's pupils contracted. This kind of etiquette was not the way other mages or wizard factions on Marvel Earth bowed. Her heart immediately had a rough guess about Michael's origin, and she quickly returned the bow according to Kamar-Taj etiquette.
"Archmage Qi Jun, I wonder if you have any insights into the current state of Earth?"
With a guess in her heart, Ancient One naturally had her own plan and directly asked Michael.
"Oh?"
"My opinion?"
"My opinion is..., Earth is about to face a great catastrophe!"
Michael glanced at Ancient One, took a sip of tea, and then slowly said.
[Damn, there was a sudden 5.0 magnitude earthquake while I was typing, the computer was shaking, it scared me to death!]
[Damn it, Author-Jun lives on the fifth floor, he ran downstairs in a flash, he didn't run this fast even in 2008!]
[Author-Jun's little heart is thumping fast, I need the readers' big flowers and full-score evaluation tickets to calm down]
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