As Mordo conveyed the news to the many sorcerers of Kamar-Taj that the newly appointed Sorcerer Supreme would publicly explain and teach his magical theories, the vast training grounds of Kamar-Taj became overcrowded in less than half an hour.

In an era of convenient communication tools such as telephones, mobile phones, text messages, and messaging apps, it wasn't just the dozens of apprentices currently studying at Kamar-Taj who gathered.

Hundreds of sorcerers scattered across the world, hidden among ordinary people, returned to Kamar-Taj through various means—using their Sling Rings or the portals of the Sanctums. And as time passed, the number kept growing.

"How many sorcerers are there in Kamar-Taj?"

Kei looked at the increasingly crowded square, speechless, and turned to Mordo, Wong, Kaecilius, and the others. He had only planned to casually lecture a few dozen sorcerers, hoping to bring Mordo and Kaecilius back to the right path.

But the number of sorcerers gathered in Kamar-Taj had already exceeded five hundred.

This wasn't something he could just brush over, he had to share real knowledge now.

"There are 813 officially registered sorcerers under the three Sanctums, and even more who are unregistered..." Wong said, also somewhat overwhelmed by the sight of the packed square.

Over the years, anyone who managed to find their way to Kamar-Taj, so long as they weren't evil or malicious and possessed the talent to learn magic, was taken in by the Ancient One and taught.

Some studied for a long time, while others stayed briefly.

Some, upon completing their training, became active sorcerers stationed at the Sanctums, fighting against dimensional threats and crises.

Many more, for various reasons, returned to their ordinary lives.

Mordo had only been worried that having just a few dozen people listening would seem underwhelming and disrespectful to the new Sorcerer Supreme. So, he had forwarded the announcement to the network of active sorcerers.

Who knew so many people would show up?! Many of these faces, he hadn't seen in years!

"Alright, then let's all listen." With a casual wave of his hand, Kei expanded his own Primordial Realm, enveloping everyone within it.

Leaving behind a portal to the Primordial Realm in the Kamar-Taj square, he slowly floated upward as the gathered sorcerers looked on in shock and awe.

In the vast, boundless Primordial Realm, massive stars radiated an overwhelming, terrifying energy. The essence of the universe, like a flowing river of galaxies, swirled beneath everyone's feet. Wisps of seven-colored light danced between the stars, creating an almost dreamlike scene that left a few knowledgeable sorcerers visibly astonished.

This space was clearly not a mirror dimension spell!

It was… A real, existing dimensional realm!

"As you can all see, I have taken on the position of Sorcerer Supreme at the request of the Ancient One. First, let me clarify, I am human. I'm Yamanaka Kei, Yamanaka is my surname. Secondly, my path differs from that of the Ancient One. To many, I might be considered a Dimensional Demon God."

Kei snapped his fingers, using a language translation spell he had learned from Laufey to convert his native Japanese into a language everyone could understand.

As his voice fell, the previously silent scene instantly erupted. Some were shocked. Some were fearful. Some were curious. Others even displayed hostility and caution.

He paid no attention to their reactions.

With a single hand motion, he cast a large-scale silencing spell, one he had previously used to silence wraiths, forcing everyone into silence. Then, he continued speaking.

"Vishanti are also Dimensional Demon Gods. I believe you are more familiar with them. In short, this is merely a training path, not a representation of good or evil. Many of you have seen Dormammu's dimension before, now, take a look at mine."

As Khe spoke, most of the sorcerers gradually calmed down. As practitioners of white magic, they naturally resented Dimensional Demon Gods. But they also knew that much of their magic was borrowed from those very beings. This title, perhaps, wasn't inherently negative! Moreover, a dimensional space reflects the mind and power of its ruler. A dimension as bright, dreamlike, and beautiful as this, could its master really be evil?

Many sharp-witted sorcerers had already started trembling with excitement.

A Dimensional Demon God, on par with the Vishanti, was about to lecture them?! This was something they wouldn't even dare dream of!

Seeing that his words had the desired effect, he casually lifted the silencing spell from the crowd.

"Magic—what is it? In my view, it's a formula! What is a formula? The calculations for area, volume, even the multiplication table, these are all formulas. The difference is that magic is a formula capable of manipulating energy..."

As he officially began his lecture, everyone silently sat cross-legged on the ground, listening attentively. There were no grand, mystical displays or lotus flowers sprouting from the ground.

Instead, he used the simplest method possible, one that everyone present, young or old, could more or less understand, to explain his perspective.

With golden magical runes, he wrote the "formula" in midair behind him.

He then proceeded to deconstruct, step by step, the magical glyphs of the portal spell that every apprentice at Kamar-Taj had to learn. He drew them in the air as he explained.

"This rune is used to draw upon your inner magical energy. This one represents space. These are memory runes and corresponding spatial coordinates, used to precisely lock onto your destination..."

From the most fundamental principles of magic to higher-level improvements and applications, Kei laid bare the essence of magic before everyone's eyes.

Whether they could truly grasp it was up to them. He had already explained it in the simplest terms possible, if someone still didn't understand, then they simply lacked the talent.

For a full two hours, he explained the structure of magic and how to rapidly enhance one's internal energy. Then, he moved on to how one could walk the path he and the Ancient One had taken!

His method involved creating a miniature realm, merging concepts and laws with it, and ultimately transforming himself into a dimension. The Ancient One, on the other hand, comprehended the nature of magical energy and the laws of the universe, then fused herself into those laws.

The thousand or so sorcerers present were ecstatic. Their passion for magic surged to an unprecedented level! However, such things weren't achieved merely by talking about them.

Many magical books contained similar theories, but out of the vast crowd gathered, how many could truly reach that level? Their excitement stemmed from witnessing someone who had not only mastered these theories but had also successfully put them into practice.

"Now, it's time for questions. Feel free to ask anything." Standing in midair, he looked at the sorcerers, each clutching their notes like precious treasures. However, his gaze subtly shifted toward Kaecilius and Mordo.

"Sorcerer Supreme, you just mentioned that darkness and light, yin and yang, are merely different manifestations of energy. Then why is the Dark Dimension so evil?"

Mordo furrowed his brows as he stood up. They had been fighting against the Dark Dimension's influence for so long, if all energy was the same, then…

"It's like how water is suitable for raising fish, while soil is good for growing crops. The nature of dark energy makes it more conducive to the spread and growth of evil thoughts. But pure darkness itself is unconscious."

"So you're saying… the true evil lies in Dormammu and those demons?"

"Exactly! And on that note, let me give you all a warning: High-level demons and Dimensional Demon God infuse their energy with their own twisted and malevolent consciousness. No matter how tempting their offers may seem, once you accept, you become their puppet. Your dreams, your goals, they'll all turn to dust. They do not honor agreements."

Kei spoke with a knowing smile, subtly glancing at the crowd. The sorcerers all nodded gravely, digesting his words. Then, he abruptly changed the subject.

"Of course, there's one exception, if you can strip their energy of its consciousness and convert it into pure chaos energy."

"Chaos?" Mordo's eyes flickered with realization. "Are you saying… you and the Ancient One?"

"Chaos is the origin of all things in the universe. Think of it this way, Dormammu is like a bully hoarding food. If I steal his energy, I'm not only strengthening myself, but I'm also weakening the Dark Dimension. If I don't take it, absorbing energy on my own would take ages."

He chuckled and continued, "Of course, if any of you ever reach that level, both the Ancient One and I would be more than happy to hold Dormammu down for you while you take your share. The weaker the Dark Dimension, the better for us, right?"

His roguish remark made many sorcerers chuckle.

Mordo was stunned for a moment before breaking into laughter himself.

The Ancient One was truly extraordinary, able to weaken Dormammu by seizing his energy, turning it into chaos, all while remaining unaffected.

No wonder he had admired her for so long!

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[Major alteration to a well-known supporting character's fate.]

[Slight interference with the timeline detected.]

[Obtained:

- 1 Demon God's Proxy slot

- 2 trait extraction

- 1 gifting opportunity]