Chapter 352: Foresight and Confrontation

Nathan Hawke stayed in this world for a few days and practiced several offensive and defensive drills with Peter Parker. During each practice, Peter was always beaten by Nathan Hawke and cried out in pain, but he humbly accepted the guidance and thanked Nathan with gratitude after each training. Although he was beaten all over, Peter still felt that each training session benefited him a lot, and his respect for Nathan Hawke became deeper and deeper.

On a sunny afternoon, Nathan Hawke was about to leave, standing on the roof of a tall building, overlooking the city. The sun shone on him, the breeze blew gently, and his mood was particularly peaceful. The rooftop was empty and silent, surrounded by the city landscape with tall buildings, and the skyline in the distance formed a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city.

Suddenly, a voice sounded in his ears: "Nathan Hawke." The voice was low and majestic, as if it came from the void. Then, a shattering sound echoed around him, and the air was filled with mysterious energy fluctuations.

Nathan Hawke turned around, already guessing who the visitor was. He knew that this was the arrival of the Supreme Sorcerer of this world. He didn't know whether the Ancient One of this world was a man or a woman, but in any case, he understood the power and mystery of this wizard.

I saw a spirit gradually appearing in the air, emitting a faint light, and slowly condensing into a clear figure. Nathan Hawke's eyes watched the changes of the spirit, his expression remained calm and composed. As the light gradually dissipated, the figure of the Ancient One finally appeared completely.

The Ancient One stood in front of Nathan Hawke, wearing a dark robe, with a deep and peaceful gaze, exuding majesty and wisdom. Her hair was shiny and neatly piled on top of her head, her face was soft but firm, and her eyes were filled with endless wisdom and power. Nathan Hawke smiled slightly and nodded to the Ancient One: "Supreme Master, nice to meet you."

The Ancient One stared at Nathan Hawke, with a trace of scrutiny and inquiry in his eyes: "Nathan Hawke, a visitor from another world. What have you done here?"

Nathan Hawke maintained a calm smile and replied, "I just came here to relax and see the scenery of this world. I practiced with Peter Parker a few times, hoping that he would become stronger."

A smile flashed in the eyes of the Ancient One, and he nodded: "Peter Parker is indeed a young man with unlimited potential. However, your existence has caused us some concerns. Inter-dimensional travelers are rare. What is your purpose?"

"Forget it, I'm very familiar with your variants." Nathan Hawke said to Ancient One who was asking about his purpose.

Gu Yi smiled, his expression gentle but with a hint of scrutiny, and gracefully put his hands behind his back: "You do know a lot, but at this moment, my status is not suitable for pretending to say something like 'welcome'."

Nathan Hawke nodded and smiled: "Master Ancient One, what do you want to talk to me about? Judging from your current state, you should have asked Stephen Strange to take over."

There was a hint of certainty in Gu Yi's smile, and she nodded slightly: "It seems that you do know a lot of things."

She began: “Before I died, I had foreseen certain future outcomes, but now I find that these outcomes have changed.”

"Changes?" Nathan Hawke noticed the strength of Gu Yi's pronunciation and seemed particularly concerned.

Ancient One continued, "The other party deliberately took advantage of my death and headed for the Eternal Road to do this."

Nathan Hawke immediately praised exaggeratedly: "Master Gu Yi's strength is indeed incomparable. Even the people behind the scenes can only start planning after your death. You can definitely be resurrected, or you can observe secretly, as the saying goes, 'out of sight, out of mind'."

Ancient One shook her head, smiling indifferently: "In my opinion, life and death are just a part of nature. Since I am dead, there is no need to revive." She paused and said with a bit of humor: "Besides, dying again after resurrection is not a pleasant experience."

Nathan Hawke immediately understood that this was Ancient One looking for something for him to do, and said with a bit of flattery but also a little sarcasm: "Master Ancient One, you follow the Eternal God, so you naturally don't care about life and death."

Ancient One laughed helplessly and scolded: "If you do a good job, I will say a few good words for you to the Eternal God in the future."

"Really?" Nathan Hawke finally got serious this time, his eyes full of anticipation, that was eternity.

Eternity is the embodiment of the universe, controlling time and space, and representing endless existence and power. It is undoubtedly a supreme honor to be recognized by eternity.

Gu Yi nodded and said slowly: "As the saying goes, 'Let nature take its course and success will come naturally.'"

Nathan Hawke smiled and added: "God rewards hard work, and those who do good will be rewarded."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding in this moment.

"Do you know who the enemy is?" Nathan Hawke asked seriously.

A trace of solemnity appeared on Gu Yi's face, and he said softly: "The opponent is Kang."

Nathan Hawke frowned slightly, obviously not unfamiliar with this name. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Ancient One continued, "I learned of the existence of Kang through some authority from Eternity. Moreover, he is now in this world, preparing to carry out his plan."

Ancient One's expression became more serious, with a hint of deep wisdom and determination in her eyes. She said slowly: "Kang is not just one person, but a "collection" with countless variations. There is almost a Kang in every parallel universe. Their goals are different, but they all pursue higher power and strength."

Nathan Hawke listened quietly, becoming more and more alert to this enemy named Kang. He felt an unprecedented threat from Ancient One's narration.

Ancient One talked about opposing people, and said in an ancient Eastern language: "The Way of Opposites." Her tone was slow and steady, as if every word contained a profound philosophy.

"The way of opposites has existed since ancient times. Everything in the world has its opposite, such as the mutual generation of yin and yang, and the contrast between black and white. Opposition is not a simple conflict, but a kind of balance, an inevitable existence. Just as light cannot be separated from darkness, and life cannot be separated from death, all opposites in the universe are to maintain the harmony of the overall situation."

Ancient One's eyes were deep and solemn. She continued, "Kang's power comes from his control over time and space. He is not only a time traveler, but also a shaper of time. Every choice and every action of Kang is carried out in countless parallel universes. He seeks his own path in these universes, trying to achieve the ultimate goal through endless variations."

"In this world, this Kang has chosen an extremely special path. Unlike Kangs in other universes, this Kang is well versed in the philosophy of the Way of Opposition. He understands that only through constant opposition and conflict can true balance and control be achieved. He travels through the long river of time, looking for those key nodes, and achieving his goals by inciting conflicts and contradictions. His power is not a simple confrontation of power, but through the control of opposition and balance, he achieves a state of existence beyond the norm."

"It's the civil war. The key point this time: Iron Man VS Captain America." Nathan Hawke said with a hint of insight and calmness in his tone.

A complex expression appeared on Gu Yi's face, her eyes were deep and solemn. She nodded slowly, sighed softly, and a trace of compassion and determination appeared in her eyes.

"Yes, Nathan," Ancient One responded softly, with deep worry in his tone, "The Civil War is not just a confrontation between superheroes, but also a huge test for the peace and future of the entire world."

She slowly walked towards Nathan Hawke, her movements graceful and calm, her hands clasped in front of her, as if she was thinking about something. Her eyes were fixed on the distance, as if she could see through time and space and see the fierce conflict and dispute that was about to happen.

"Iron Man and Captain America, these two heroes represent different ideas and beliefs," Gu Yi continued, his voice calm and powerful, "Their opposition is not just a conflict between individuals, but also a profound discussion of the values ​​and future direction of the entire society."

Ancient One turned his gaze to Nathan Hawke again, with a hint of earnestness and expectation in his eyes: "Nathan, this civil war will change the fate of many people. Your presence and actions may bring different results at the critical moment. I hope you can use your wisdom and strength to help them find a path to peace."

Nathan Hawke nodded: "I understand, Master Ancient One. I will do my best to prevent the destruction and harm caused by this civil war."

Ancient One smiled slightly, with a hint of comfort and encouragement: "Thank you, Nathan. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, only by maintaining inner balance and tranquility can you find the real solution."

Nathan Hawke nodded slightly, the desire to fight in his heart becoming stronger at this moment. He had been looking for a strong man who could rival him, and the opponent in front of him, Kang, just met his unsatisfied desire to fight. His eyes flashed with a fiery light, and his body exuded an unignorable fighting aura, as if the air was filled with tense electricity. Every move he made, every breath he took, was a silent declaration of war, as if the whole world was shocked by his fighting will.

Gu Yi looked at Nathan Hawke's fighting spirit and couldn't help shaking her head repeatedly, with a helpless smile on her face. She sighed and said humorously: "After being a teacher for a long time, I always like to preach." She paused, looked at Nathan with a soft but firm gaze, and continued: "As the saying goes, 'If an enemy comes, we will fight him; if a flood comes, we will block it with earth.' Since you are eager to fight, then enjoy it. Remember, no matter what the result is, fighting a battle that you are satisfied with is the most important thing."

Nathan Hawke nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. This would be an unprecedented challenge, but he also understood that this was exactly the opportunity he had been looking for. The desire and determination to fight burned in his heart, and he was ready for the upcoming fierce confrontation.

The two men smiled at each other, and Nathan Hawke's fighting spirit became stronger, as if he was ready to face the destined battle at any time.