The Three Great Sanctuaries were built by the mage organizations to protect Earth and resist the dark forces, boasting a long history.
After a hundred years of weathering the elements, they still maintained their original design, with a medieval architectural style.
This sanctuary was located in the most prosperous area of Kowloon, giving off a feeling of being hidden within the city.
Standing outside, aside from seeing a symbol similar to that of the national power grid on the roof's glass, it was hard to imagine that this place had anything to do with mages.
Arriving in front of the sanctuary, Han Shaoqing felt a unique energy fluctuation from the ground below. Coupled with the mage symbol, he was certain that this was the place he was looking for.
"Wu Shihao, you go back first. I'll go in and have a look. If anyone causes trouble for you, just push it all onto me. You can also bring people to find me. Don't try to tough it out."
Han Shaoqing instructed, fearing that Wu Shihao's sense of loyalty would get him into trouble.
He wasn't afraid of the Chaoshan Gang, but Wu Shihao and the others weren't the same. Han Shaoqing couldn't always be with Wu Shihao and the others, so he told Wu Shihao that if necessary, he could bring the people over.
"I understand, Shaoqing-ge."
Wu Shihao wasn't stupid. After witnessing Han Shaoqing's prowess, he was completely devoted and wouldn't question his decisions.
After parting ways with Wu Shihao, Han Shaoqing strolled into the Hong Kong Sanctuary.
The Hong Kong Sanctuary's public facade was a private museum, open only to a select few of the elite and influential. It was, perhaps, a very old form of membership.
Ordinary people weren't qualified to enter.
Inside, the display cases held numerous artifacts from both ancient and modern times, both foreign and domestic. There were even quite a few genuine magical items, as well as some rather tricky cursed objects.
These items were either enshrined or sealed within the display cases. If ordinary people were to touch them at random, it could be life-threatening.
Each Sanctuary had mages guarding it, preventing those with malicious intent from damaging the Sanctuary.
In this world, mages are primarily divided into two major factions.
The first is the Kamar-Taj faction, which adheres to the teachings of the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme.
The second is the Grimm faction, which is based on the teachings of Merlin, the Sorcerer Supreme of the Middle Ages.
In addition, there are some magic academies, witches, fallen wizards, and others scattered around the world.
Earth's power is far from as simple as it seems.
In the Marvel movies, Thanos was able to invade Earth, which can be said to be the result of the big shots letting him.
Otherwise, just the Ancient One alone could have utterly defeated Thanos.
The main duty of the mages of the Kamar-Taj faction is to protect the Sanctuaries, prevent the invasion of darkness, and fight against various strong beings from the Dark Dimension, as well as evil wizards who attempt to destroy the world.
In recent years, Earth has been relatively peaceful. The personnel of the mage Sanctuaries are relatively fewer. There are only three Guardians in the Hong Kong Sanctuary, and the rest are ordinary people.
Seeing Han Shaoqing walking towards the Sanctuary, the guard politely said, "Sir, this is a private museum. Do you have an invitation?"
"No, but I have this."
Han Shaoqing activated his money ability and took out a hundred yuan.
"I'm sorry, sir, I'm not that kind of person."
The guard was a little tempted, but he still refused.
Han Shaoqing waved his hand and took out ten thousand yuan.
Seeing this, the guard immediately took off his uniform, accepted the money, and smiled, "Please, sir, do as you wish."
"With ten thousand, what's the point of watching the door!"
Han Shaoqing walked into the Hong Kong Sanctuary and immediately felt a special power enveloping it, extending underground and expanding outwards.
The Three Great Sanctuaries were located at important nodes on Earth. Beneath each, a ley line provided energy, coalescing into a massive magical array that protected Earth from being swallowed by the Dark Dimension.
Han Shaoqing didn't have any other thoughts about the Three Great Sanctuaries or the collections within them; he just wanted to check in.
When Han Shaoqing stood in the hall of the Sanctuary, the check-in system sounded a prompt.
[Ding! The host is currently located in the Hong Kong Sanctuary, meeting the check-in conditions. Would you like to check in?]
"Check in."
[Checking in, countdown 10 seconds, 10, 9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1, Check-in successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining – Overlord Halberd Technique.] [Overlord Halberd Technique: This is a unique technique created by King Xiang Yu of Western Chu, consisting of seven forms, each with three variations, and possessing immense power.] [The seven forms are: The first form, "Slaying Immortals, Destroying Souls"; the second form, "Shattering God"; the third form, "Subduing Demons, Vanishing Shadows"; the fourth form, "Demon-Subduing Dance"; the fifth form, "Slaying Ghosts, Ruling the World"; the sixth form, "Overbearing Spirit, Rampaging"; and the seventh form, "Swallowing Heaven and Destroying Earth".]
[Receive?]
"Didn't King Xiang Yu of Western Chu create the technique of taking on eighteen opponents single-handedly? Why is it the Overlord Halberd Technique? Could it be the King Xiang Yu of Western Chu from another parallel world?"
Han Shaoqing had never heard of the Overlord Halberd Technique before, but the moves, with titles like Slaying Immortals, Destroying Souls, and Shattering God, sounded very impressive.
"Receive."
With a thought, a stream of information poured into Han Shaoqing's mind from the endless void, as if he had practiced it countless times in his mind, instantly allowing Han Shaoqing to grasp the intricacies of the Overlord Halberd Technique.
"Who are you?"
Just as Han Shaoqing obtained the Overlord Halberd Technique, a thin, bespectacled mage in a wizard's robe walked out.
Han Shaoqing composed himself and looked at the mage, speaking seriously, "I am a seeker, and I wish to meet the Ancient One. Please, introduce me."
"How did you come to know the name of the Sorcerer Supreme?"
The mage immediately became alert upon hearing this.
At this moment, a golden circular spatial portal expanded, and a bald man in a yellow wizard's robe walked out.
"Song, leave this to me."
"Yes, Master."
The mage, Song, respectfully bowed and then left.
"Ancient One, hello. I want to go to Kamar-Taj to study."
Han Shaoqing looked at the Ancient One, feeling a little nervous. After all, she was the strongest on Earth, controlling the Eye of Agamotto, a top-tier big shot who could manipulate time.
The Ancient One shook her head slightly, "The time is not right, and the magic I cultivate is not suitable for you. Leave."
"..."
Han Shaoqing was speechless. Did he come all this way just to get acquainted?
Han Shaoqing couldn't understand the Ancient One's thoughts.
But he understood one thing: unless the Ancient One was brain-dead and decided to fight him in close combat, he was definitely not her match.
Since the Ancient One had issued a dismissal, if Han Shaoqing didn't know what was good for him and lingered, he would probably be taught a lesson by her.
Weighing the pros and cons, Han Shaoqing smiled, "Then I'll take my leave. I'll seek guidance from the Sorcerer Supreme another time if the opportunity arises."
With that, he decisively left the Hong Kong Sanctuary.
The Ancient One was silent for a moment, then shook her head slightly, opening a space channel to return to Kamar-Taj.
She could naturally see that Han Shaoqing was extraordinarily gifted, a rare magical genius in a thousand years, but he was indeed not suited to cultivate the spells of her lineage, at least not yet.
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