Marvel's Hogwarts Wizard Chapter 353: Multiverse (6000+) - Novel Cool

Chapter 353: Multiverse (6000+)

Chapter 353: Multiverse (6000+)

"Multiverse?"

Hearing this term, Jerry couldn't help but pause for a moment.

He knew about Dimensional Deities, as there were some simple introductions to them in the magic books of Asgard. However, this was the first time he had heard the term "multiverse."

He was familiar with the concept of the universe, including the Nine Realms and various alien races and factions, which he had read about in Asgard's historical books.

"The universe is infinite, and so are the worlds within it. The universe we inhabit is just one of them. When you have the time, you can find a book called 'New Universe Edition' in the library, or if you'd like, I can take you to see the multiverse in person!"

Seeing that Jerry seemed unfamiliar with the concept of the multiverse, the Ancient One gave a brief explanation and extended an invitation to show Jerry the multiverse.

"Master Ancient One, what do you mean by taking me to see the multiverse?"

After the Ancient One's explanation, Jerry had a vague idea of what the multiverse might be—something like parallel worlds or alternate dimensions.

For example, the Spider-Man trilogy he had watched, featuring the Sam Raimi version, had a different story and background from the Spider-Man that would soon appear in this world.

However, when the Ancient One mentioned taking him to see it in person, Jerry was puzzled. Did she mean leaving Earth to visit other universes? Would that take a long time?

But from the Ancient One's relaxed tone, it seemed as simple as taking him to the library.

The Ancient One smiled and shook her head.

"It's not what you think. It won't take long, no more than a minute. In fact, we can't stay there for too long because there are countless powerful beings. If we accidentally attract them to Earth, it could be disastrous.

Moreover, Carmen, if you're willing to see it, I can only take your soul!"

"Your soul?"

Jerry's expression turned to one of surprise. If his soul left his body, wouldn't that be like dying?

"Yes, because your body contains a large amount of magic power and is very unique, different from ours. If we take your body into the multiverse, it might attract the attention of many powerful beings, causing trouble."

The Ancient One explained naturally.

Hearing her explanation, Jerry's body stiffened, and he looked at the Ancient One with a tense expression.

"Master Ancient One, what do you mean by my body containing a large amount of magic power?"

"Actually, Carmen, you don't need to be nervous. I mentioned before in the training ground that the source of power isn't important; what matters is how we use it.

Although I'm quite old, I'm not a rigid traditionalist. I won't see you as a heretic just because your body is special. We aren't the Church."

She had already noticed during the battle in New York that Jerry could cast magic without borrowing the power of Dimensional Deities.

After all, she knew most of the Dimensional Deities in the multiverse and was familiar with the characteristics and power fluctuations of their forces. Many of the magic spells in the Kamar-Taj library required the special powers of these Dimensional Deities to be cast more easily.

When Jerry cast magic, the way his magic power manifested did not match any of the characteristics of the Dimensional Deities.

At her level, she could sense that when Jerry cast magic, he did not borrow power from external powerful beings in the multiverse but drew magic power directly from his own body.

However, this was not important to her. While she often broke the rules to absorb and harness the power of the Dark Dimension to maintain her life and enhance her magic, she had no ill intentions toward a kind and just wizard.

"Master Ancient One, so you knew all along!"

Jerry chuckled awkwardly. He thought he had hidden it well and even used a shielding spell, but it turns out she had known all along.

No wonder even Odin feared her. In the training ground, he thought the Ancient One's words meant she wouldn't mind him using the power of Dimensional Deities other than Vishanti.

It turns out she was simply telling him he didn't need to hide his condition.

"Your approach was not wrong. In fact, if you ever face the Dimensional Deities of the multiverse, you should be extra cautious. Your body is very attractive to them!"

The Ancient One comforted him understandingly, without blaming him for keeping it a secret.

"Since that's the case, then I would be grateful if you, Master Ancient One, could take me to see the real multiverse and show me what it's like!"

Originally, Jerry had some reservations about the concept of the soul leaving the body. However, now it seemed that the Ancient One had no ill intentions towards him; otherwise, she wouldn't have told him everything.

It seemed he had been judging a gentleman by the standards of a petty person.

"Alright, let's go now!"

As the Ancient One finished speaking, Jerry hadn't even had time to react when he suddenly found that his forehead had been touched by the Ancient One's hand, and his soul was forcibly separated from his body.

Goodness, if she had attacked him directly instead of just his soul, he wouldn't have had a chance to dodge.

Indeed, the Ancient One was on a completely different level compared to the other sorcerers of Kamar-Taj.

He had easily defeated Kasijalas, and at the time, Jerry had thought the Ancient One might not be as powerful as he imagined. But the truth was, the Ancient One was even more formidable than he had thought.

There was still a significant gap between him and the top masters of this world.

"I don't know why, but right now I feel like I'm experiencing the astral projection from Chinese mythology, wandering the five lakes and four seas."

Looking at his motionless physical body in front of him, Jerry's soul moved slightly and joked to the Ancient One in front of him.

The Ancient One stepped forward, took Jerry's soul by the hand, and laughed.

"In ancient China, some powerful sorcerers indeed enjoyed leaving their bodies and wandering around, as it made them feel very free and unrestrained.

However, some stayed away for too long, causing problems with their bodies, and had to use the corpses of the dead to continue their lives."

"Uh, wasn't that sorcerer Li Tieguai?"

Hearing this, Jerry immediately thought of the unfortunate immortal from the myth of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, whose physical body was cremated by his disciple while his soul was away.

As Jerry was still adjusting to his soul state, the Ancient One waved her hand, and Jerry suddenly felt the scenery before him change dramatically. They were no longer in the library but in the vast expanse of the universe.

Looking down, he saw a beautiful blue planet at his feet, which was none other than Earth, his home.

"This is the first time I've seen Earth from this perspective. I've only seen this view on TV before!"

However, before Jerry could finish his exclamation, their speed suddenly increased, and the countless planets around them blurred into streaks of colorful light. They eventually broke through the barriers of space-time and entered a peculiar dimension.

"Multiverse, infinite worlds, infinite possibilities, and infinite versions of us. At the source of reality, the mind and matter are interconnected, and thoughts shape reality.

Some universes are vibrant and full of life, like the one we are in, while others are evil and filled with violence!"

Held by the Ancient One, Jerry felt as if he were riding a time machine, passing through one universe after another, seeing countless beautiful landscapes. He suddenly had a moment of clarity and seemed to gain a new understanding of the mysteries of magic.

"Sorcerer Supreme Ancient One!!!"

At that moment, a universe filled with boundless dark energy flashed before his eyes. A twisted, massive face that filled the entire universe seemed to sense something and let out a roar full of anger.

"What was that?"

"The Dark Lord Dormammu and his Dark Dimension!"

The Ancient One's expression became more serious than usual.

"Dimensional Deities?"

Jerry's eyes widened in surprise.

The boundless energy and overwhelming pressure he had just felt were truly terrifying. He thought that perhaps only the Dimensional Deities recorded in the magic books of Asgard could match it.

The Ancient One nodded.

"Yes, Dormammu was originally a sorcerer who later devoted himself to the Dark Dimension, absorbing all its energy and becoming its ruler.

He is the most threatening to Earth's safety among the many Dimensional Deities."

"The most threatening, but not the most powerful?"

Jerry immediately picked up on the Ancient One's words, realizing that the Dimensional Deity that had made him feel like an ant was not the most powerful in the multiverse; there were even more formidable beings.

The Ancient One turned and smiled.

"He is not the most powerful, but he is the one who most frequently invades and devours other universes to strengthen himself. That's why I say he is the most threatening Dimensional Deity to us!"

"He seems to recognize you?"

Jerry had clearly sensed the Ancient One's name in the mental waves the other entity had emitted, and the emotion was one of intense anger.

"We are old adversaries. He has tried to devour Earth multiple times, but I have always stopped him. Don't look at me like that; my power is not a match for his.

However, when Dormammu leaves his Dark Dimension, his strength is significantly weakened. With the help of the Three Sanctums, I can effectively counter him, which is why I can repel him and send him back to his Dark Dimension to recover."

Seeing the significant fluctuation in Jerry's soul and the shock on his face, the Ancient One knew he was overthinking.

At this moment, Jerry once again gained a new appreciation for the Ancient One's power.

He felt that even if Dormammu's strength was diminished when he left the Dark Dimension, the ability to devour entire universes made him incredibly powerful.

Ancient One managed to repel the entity multiple times, even with the boost from the Three Sanctums. That kind of strength was absolutely beyond what Jerry could achieve at his current level.

Thus, Ancient One took Jerry on a quick tour of the Multiverse before pulling his soul back to Kamar-Taj on Earth.

The entire Multiverse trip lasted less than half a minute, but it gave Jerry a profound understanding of the Main World.

He was deeply grateful to Ancient One for this.

Ironically, just a while ago, he had used his formidable Magic power to show the mages of Kamar-Taj that there were others more powerful than them. Now, Ancient One had shown him that there were even greater beings out there.

"The Multiverse is filled with wondrous knowledge and energy, but it is also fraught with danger. Even I can't stay there for long. For more detailed information, Carmen can explore the books in the library.

Now, let me show you around other parts of Kamar-Taj."

After Jerry's soul returned to his body, Ancient One continued the tour of Kamar-Taj.

"Carmen, you are the most talented mage I have ever seen, and you possess immense Magic power. I would like to invite you to join us at Kamar-Taj and become my disciple, to help protect the safety of Earth!"

In the grand living room where they started, Ancient One handed Jerry a cup of tea she had prepared, served in a bronze vessel.

"Um, this tea is a bit sweet!"

Jerry didn't immediately respond to Ancient One's invitation; instead, he took a sip and looked surprised.

Ancient One didn't press for an answer, just smiled warmly and replied:

"I added a bit of honey. Many mages these days prefer their tea sweet, and I tried it and found it quite nice."

"You could try mixing it with sugar and then adding milk. It might taste even better, though that's a matter of personal preference. I quite like that."

Ancient One nodded in agreement after hearing Jerry's suggestion:

"Excellent idea, I might give it a try later!"

Jerry looked up at the Supreme Sorcerer, dressed in a white robe, who seemed like a kind and ordinary middle-aged woman at first glance, and sighed:

"Great Sorcerer Ancient One, I'm very sorry, but I don't like joining any organizations. I feel more at ease on my own, so..."

In truth, through their interactions, Jerry found Ancient One to be a truly remarkable person. She was powerful yet humble, and even after discovering his unique secret, she didn't pry or try to exploit it.

She was also very adaptable, as evidenced by her willingness to try honey in her tea, something a more rigid person would never consider after drinking tea for hundreds of years.

But Ancient One was different. She was open to trying new things, and when Jerry suggested adding milk, she readily agreed to give it a try.

Having someone like her as the leader of Kamar-Taj and as a teacher would, Jerry thought, make joining Kamar-Taj a very positive experience.

If he ever needed to break some of Kamar-Taj's rules for a good reason, Ancient One's flexible nature would likely make her agree.

Moreover, if he joined Kamar-Taj and became Ancient One's disciple, he could learn directly from her, whose strength he had just witnessed firsthand.

However, after much thought, he ultimately declined this tempting offer.

The main reason was that he didn't want to be bound by anything, not just the rules of Kamar-Taj, but more importantly, emotional ties. He didn't want to invest too much emotion in others.

Humans are emotional beings, and after spending time with someone, feelings are inevitable. Jerry was no exception.

If he joined Kamar-Taj, he would have a teacher and a group of fellow disciples, and it would be hard to avoid forming deep bonds.

This was not what he needed right now.

By not joining Kamar-Taj, he could keep his interactions purely professional, exchanging his Magic knowledge for Kamar-Taj's. He wouldn't owe them anything, not even Ancient One.

If Kamar-Taj ever faced danger, he could offer his help as a favor and earn some Little Red Stars in the process.

If the threat was too great, he would prioritize his own safety. If he could help, he would; if not, he wouldn't feel any regret or guilt, as these people were not that important to him.

Just like how he viewed Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America.

For now, in the Main World, he only needed his father Has and his sister Aisha as the people he would truly dedicate everything to.

Moreover, he was already well-versed in the basics of Magic through self-study, and his progress wouldn't be significantly slowed without Ancient One's guidance.

Even if Ancient One refused to let him borrow Kamar-Taj's books because he wouldn't join, he could still give up. After all, many aspects of his own Magic knowledge were still unexplored, and Kamar-Taj's Magic was just an added bonus, not a necessity.

Besides, with the Panel, he could travel to many different Magic worlds. He also had the red stars, which acted as a cheat. Even without Kamar-Taj's Magic knowledge, his strength wouldn't stagnate; it would just progress a bit more slowly.

When she heard Jerry's response, Ancient One was initially surprised. She thought no sorcerer would refuse to join Kamar-Taj or become her disciple after learning the secrets of the Multiverse and experiencing it firsthand.

However, she genuinely admired Jerry's refusal. It showed that he had his own convictions and wouldn't lose himself in the pursuit of power.

She could sense that Jerry was deeply passionate about Magic. His eyes seemed to sparkle when he entered the library and saw the room full of magic books.

So, although she found it a pity that Jerry refused, she wasn't angry or disappointed. She still smiled and replied:

"It's all right. Everyone has their own choices. You don't need to worry. If you're willing, you can still come to Kamar-Taj's library to borrow magic books whenever you want.

Kamar-Taj welcomes kind sorcerers like you to exchange Magic knowledge with us."

Ancient One's meaning was clear: whether Jerry agreed or not, it wouldn't affect his ability to study and exchange Magic at Kamar-Taj. Her heart was truly broad.

Of course, Jerry's presence could greatly inspire the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj and unlock their potential.

Jerry understood Ancient One's intentions, which made him feel a bit embarrassed.

"Thank you, Sorcerer Ancient One. I will also compile some of my Magic knowledge into books and leave them at Kamar-Taj. If any sorcerers are interested, they can study them.

Also, if Kamar-Taj ever needs my help in the future, I will come without hesitation!"

In reality, the weakness of Kamar-Taj's sorcerers wasn't a lack of spells. The library was filled with powerful Magic, and Ancient One could even use those spells to repel Dormammu.

The problem was that many sorcerers lacked the talent. Even if they had magic books, they couldn't understand or grasp the knowledge. Even if they understood a little, they couldn't harness enough power to cast powerful spells.

So Jerry wasn't worried that the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj would learn his Magic and use it against him.

Moreover, his Magic came from four major Magic systems. Compared to Kamar-Taj's magic books, his Magic would be even more difficult for Kamar-Taj's sorcerers to understand and learn.

Some of the theories of Magic were different, requiring a strong foundation and talent to comprehend and apply them effectively.

Jerry could integrate and use these systems because he had a solid foundation, with each system's Magic taught by a mentor.

In the Harry Potter world, he had many teachers at Hogwarts. In the Mage Apprentice world, he had Balthazar and Sun Long as his mentors. In Asgard, he had the guidance of the goddess Frigga. In the Cardcaptor Sakura world, he had the Magic cards and the talented Taoist Li Shaoran.

This allowed him to improve and make his Magic increasingly powerful.

Most of Kamar-Taj's sorcerers were self-taught and struggled to understand Kamar-Taj's theories of Magic, let alone the theories from other worlds that Jerry left behind.

Perhaps only a true Magic expert like Ancient One could easily understand Jerry's magic books.

However, at Ancient One's level, Jerry wasn't concerned that she would use his Magic against him, as their power levels were vastly different, and she had no reason to do so.

In the end, if any Kamar-Taj sorcerer ever learned Jerry's Magic and used it to attack him, it would be even worse for Jerry, as he knew all the flaws in his Magic.

"Thank you, Carmen. Kamar-Taj may really need your help in the future!"

When Ancient One heard that Jerry was willing to help Kamar-Taj protect Earth in the future, her face lit up with a broader smile.

While she was alive, she didn't need Jerry's help, but she didn't have much time left. The new Supreme Sorcerer was more talented than her but needed to grow. Jerry's assistance would be crucial then.

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(End of Chapter)

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