A powerful shockwave suddenly burst forth!
This guy Naraku Uehara seems to have rich combat experience!
Master Ancient One wanted to set up a defense formation again, but it was too late. Her brows furrowed slightly as she slowly spread her hands open to embrace the incoming shockwave...
A wide transparent glass shield flickered into existence between Master Ancient One's hands, helping her block Naraku Uehara's sudden shockwave attack!
Crack...
The transparent glass shield shattered quietly.
At least it fulfilled its mission, helping Master Ancient One fend off Naraku Uehara's sudden change of attack, but her heart did not relax...
Because Naraku Uehara seemed to have anticipated she would use the shield, after releasing the shockwave, his figure flashed and he charged towards Master Ancient One again!
At this moment...
Master Ancient One's thoughts unexpectedly wandered elsewhere...
Clearly, this guy Naraku Uehara had done many things in the world, manipulating others' emotional destinies, looking every bit the consummate conspirator... yet this so-called conspirator fought with an extraordinary zeal!
This guy...
Really came looking for a fight!
Naraku Uehara opened the way with his fist, throwing another punch!
Master Ancient One leaped back to dodge the punch, and just as she was about to use magic again, Naraku Uehara suddenly extended a finger towards her from his fist!
In the heat of battle...
There can be no unnecessary movements!
Master Ancient One tilted her head again, dodging the finger aimed at her!
A laser beam shot from Naraku Uehara's fingertip, just grazing by Master Ancient One's shoulder, this shot nearly piercing her head!
After the shot missed, Naraku Uehara didn't pause at all, using the opportunity to charge forward again, fingers curling slightly to grab Master Ancient One's neck!
Naraku Uehara's swift maneuvering made everyone present a bit dazzled, even with Master Ancient One's hundreds, if not more, years of combat experience, she felt a bit on edge in these exchanges...
That kind of...
Indefinable feeling!
Though up until now neither of them had used any terrifying powers, just their martial prowess and small maneuvers were enough to leave everyone awestruck...
The battle was very spectacular.
Neither Dr. Strange nor Steve Rogers could help but envision themselves dodging those attacks...
How could they possibly dodge them!
They couldn't even intervene in this fight!
Because the intense scene now was just a warm-up between them... they had truly seen Naraku Uehara's power!
"Want to catch me directly?"
Master Ancient One's body swiftly retreated, she lowered her head, looking at Naraku Uehara's curling fingers, feeling as if he could grab her throat at any moment!
In the next moment...
Naraku Uehara's body suddenly accelerated!
Master Ancient One immediately noticed, her body leaning back slightly, just about to dodge Naraku Uehara's chokehold, when she suddenly realized something!
No...
According to Naraku Uehara's combat style...
If he fails to grab her throat in one move...
Then he would immediately change his tactic or target!
Master Ancient One instantly understood Naraku Uehara's next move; she saw him missing his strike, then swiftly darting towards her chest pendant!
The pendant on Master Ancient One's chest was the Eye of Agamotto, the Divine Artifact in which Supreme Mages store the Time Gem!
"Really..."
Master Ancient One flashed a wry smile, preemptively blocking Naraku Uehara by placing a palm on his chest!
This palm seemed gentle...
But it could knock Naraku Uehara's soul right out!
This move that Master Ancient One loved to use could project the ethereal soul into reality, instantly rendering one ineffective in battle...
"No!"
Dr. Strange saw this scene, quickly reminding his teacher that this soul projection move would not work on Naraku Uehara!
Because that guy Naraku Uehara...
His Soul Power was terrifyingly strong!
From their years of understanding and acknowledging Naraku Uehara, this guy is practically a perfect existence, his only flaw probably being his character...
As expected.
Just as Strange had predicted.
Master Ancient One's palm landed on Naraku Uehara's chest.
That palm...
Failed.
The Soul Palm, which Master Ancient One usually found invincible, when landed on Naraku Uehara, felt like slapping a wall. No, it was more like slapping a cliff!
Even the impact made her own soul tremble a bit!
Naraku Uehara's Spiritual Power was terrifyingly strong!
At that moment, Master Ancient One was even a bit dazed, perhaps Naraku Uehara also had the potential to become a Supreme Mage? A Supreme Mage with a formidable Spiritual Power and unaffected by the Time Gem?
Well...
His character is unreliable.
Naraku Uehara never disappoints when it comes to his unreliable character, and at that moment, he still chose the most despicable way!
Without bothering with Master Ancient One's attack, Naraku Uehara clutched the Eye of Agamotto on her chest, and with a firm yank, pulled it off!
Master Ancient One's nape felt a strain!
This guy...
Had methods that were too rough!
Naraku Uehara held the Eye of Agamotto in his hand, signaling to Master Ancient One: "This is the container of the Time Gem...is the Time Gem inside here?"
"..."
Master Ancient One nodded silently, then slowly shook her head: "No one but the Supreme Mage can take the Time Gem out from inside..."
"Of course, no one can take the Time Gem out from inside."
Naraku Uehara crushed the Eye of Agamotto in his hand, scattering the fragments bit by bit on the ground with a sigh: "Is it something like a spatial transmission boundary spell? Looks like I have to use some tough methods..."
If only a specific spell of the Supreme Mage could reveal the Time Gem, then it seems he has to force Master Ancient One to hand over the Time Gem...
"..."
Master Ancient One silently flipped her palm open.
A murderous aura filled the Mirror Space, everyone present stared intently at their actions until someone suddenly spoke of something...
"Can't we get involved in their battle?"
Steve Rogers rubbed his forehead, belatedly realizing: "This isn't just training between them... it's a war for the Time Gem."
"Then whose side are we on?"
Bruce Banner scratched his head a bit sheepishly, chuckling as he said, "Naraku Uehara wants to help us get the gem... that Master Ancient One is Strange's teacher..."
"Banner!"
Steve Rogers gave Bruce Banner a slightly disappointed look and helplessly facepalmed: "How can you trust what Naraku Uehara says? Even if it's the Naraku Uehara of this era!"
Haven't they learned enough lessons?
Never trust Naraku Uehara under any circumstance!
Haven't they been deceived miserably as people from the future?
"..."
Bruce Banner's expression grew stiff.
"This battle is not suitable for your intervention..."
Dr. Strange shook his head and slowly raised his fingers, softly saying: "I'll find a way to assist the Supreme Mage..."
The next moment, Strange saw an opportunity!
A thick, dark red whip shot from Strange's hand, quickly aiming to bind Naraku Uehara's body, he knew the toughness of this whip!
However...
Naraku Uehara caught sight of the dark red hue from the corner of his eye, releasing a shockwave to push back Master Ancient One, then turned and forcefully grabbed the whip, dragging Dr. Strange towards him!
Naraku Uehara swung his other fist, slamming it into the approaching Dr. Strange, knocking the future Supreme Mage to the ground with a punch!
"Looks like you still don't understand..."
Naraku Uehara opened his palm, aiming at Dr. Strange's head, softly admonishing: "Battles between gods are not for you to meddle in..."