"Celestials..." The Ancient One rose gracefully from her mat, and with a subtle wave of her hand, an ancient, massive book floated toward her.

  Noah couldn’t catch the title on the cover—it was concealed by a yer of magic. She caught the book effortlessly, running her fingers lightly over it, and the pages began to turn on their own.

  Shhh-shhh...

  The book stopped midway, and she pced her hand on the open page. At that moment, a glowing image of a magical circle emerged from the book, followed by a holographic projection floating above it.

  "Celestials are one of the oldest races, predating the universe itself. They are responsible for creating stars, shaping gaxies, and maintaining the bance of existence. These beings are colossal in size, cd in armor, and possess unimaginable power."

  The projection dispyed various forms of Celestials, each holding stars and nebue, crafting the cosmos with their immense energy.

  Noah paused, struck by the resembnce to Aurelion Sol, the cosmic dragon who shaped universes in League of Legends. If he appeared in this world, would the Ancient One mistake him for a Celestial?

  The images froze as the Ancient One gently pced the book on a wooden table and turned her gaze toward him.

  "I uncovered this information after consulting the Vishanti following my encounter with the Eternals."

  The Vishanti—a mystical triumvirate and the source of power for the Masters of the Mystic Arts in Kamar-Taj—comprise three ancient, omnipotent entities: Oshtur, the all-knowing; Agamotto, the all-seeing; and Hoggoth, the eldest. Together, they form the Vishanti.

  "The Ancient One didn't know about the Celestials?" Noah wondered. "Doesn’t the Time Stone allow her to perceive them?"

  It was perplexing. Celestials, whose actions reverberated across the cosmos, should have been apparent to someone who frequently used the Time Stone to observe the future. But she cimed to have learned of them only after consulting the Vishanti. Could it be that the Time Stone couldn't reveal them?

  Not quite. The stone was likely ineffective at perceiving Celestials through causal connections. For example, when Thanos used the Infinity Gauntlet to erase half of all life in the universe, Celestials were unaffected. However, direct attacks using the stone might have an impact—though comic lore suggested even the Snap could potentially harm Celestials.

  "You mentioned the Celestials. Does that mean you’ve discovered something significant?" the Ancient One asked, her calm gaze fixed on Noah as she set the book aside.

  "Ancient One, when you met the Eternals, did you learn why they came to Earth?" he probed, suspecting that if she didn’t know about the Celestials, she might also be unaware of the Eternals' true mission.

  His aim was not just to study magic but also to enlist her as an ally against the Celestials. Even with her help, defeating an entire pantheon of Celestials was improbable. However, her assistance might be crucial in dealing with the Eternals and, through her connection with the Vishanti, possibly garner their support as well.

  "As far as I know, the Eternals came to Earth to eradicate monsters known as Deviants—creatures driven by a thirst for blood and destruction," she expined, recounting what she'd learned from the Eternals' leader.

  "They believed they had exterminated all the Deviants, but I foresaw that some still remain," she added.

  Although the Ancient One couldn’t use the Time Stone to observe Celestials, she could clearly see the Eternals' actions and had continued monitoring them after their initial meeting.

  "Ancient One, that’s only part of their mission. Their true purpose on Earth is to facilitate the birth of a new Celestial."

  The Ancient One’s pupils narrowed, her normally composed expression betraying a flicker of shock.

  "The Judge, Arishem," Noah decred, conjuring a magical projection of the six-eyed Celestial cd in crimson armor.

  "He pnted a Celestial seed within Earth’s core, then sent the Eternals to accelerate its maturation."

  The projection shifted, depicting Arishem hovering above Earth, releasing a golden seed into the pnet’s depths. The timeline sped up, showing a massive bronze space station approaching Earth, followed by ten golden figures battling monsters and protecting humanity. Centuries ter, the group disbanded and scattered across the world.

  "But the birth of this seed means the destruction of our pnet."

  Using his magic, Noah conjured another image.

  "The emergence of a Celestial requires consuming vast amounts of sentient life. When Earth’s popution reaches a critical level, the seed will awaken, drain all life on the pnet, and Earth will be destroyed."

  The projection showed Earth splitting apart as a massive golden hand emerged from its core, followed by the towering figure of a Celestial. The pnet crumbled into dust, leaving the Celestial floating in space. This was Tiamut, though the image was slightly distorted.

  "The Eternals and Deviants were both created by the Celestials. Initially, the Deviants were meant to eliminate predators on seeded pnets, ensuring life could flourish. But they evolved uncontrolbly, becoming the very predators they were meant to eradicate, consuming life indiscriminately."

  The scene shifted to show pterosaur-like creatures descending upon a poputed pnet, sughtering predators. As they evolved, their cws and fangs grew sharper, and they began annihiting all life, disrupting the Celestials' original design.

  "To counter this, the Celestials created the Eternals. Unlike the Deviants, the Eternals were designed to be incapable of evolution, preventing them from deviating from their intended purpose."

  The images froze. Noah gnced at the Ancient One, whose face reflected a mix of emotions. Were the circumstances less dire, he might have been tempted to capture her uncharacteristic expression in a photograph.

  "This is the true nature of their mission. It seems Ajak didn’t tell you everything."

  "I see..." The Ancient One massaged her temples, processing the overwhelming information. The revetions Noah provided were staggering.

  Celestials, a Celestial seed, the Eternals' true mission, Earth’s impending doom—all of it weighed heavily on her. She briefly entertained the thought of retreating into solitude. But as the Sorcerer Supreme, her duty was to protect Earth, and now she pondered how to prevent the Celestial's awakening.

  "Ancient One, I have a pn to address the Celestial's emergence," Noah said, noticing her hesitation. He feared she might withdraw entirely, though her character likely wouldn’t allow it.

  "Oh? Tell me more," she replied, a spark of hope returning to her gaze. She needed good news now more than ever.

  "To my knowledge, not all the Eternals are aware of their true mission. Aside from their leader and one powerful warrior, the other eight believe their sole purpose is to eliminate Deviants."

  "If we reveal the truth to them, they may side with us. Some of them have grown attached to life on Earth," he expined. The Ancient One nodded, acknowledging that these enigmatic beings could become valuable allies.

  "There is one Eternal named Sersi. Her powers might hold the key to resolving the Celestial seed problem," Noah added. This was his contingency pn in case he couldn’t amass enough strength to handle the situation on his own within a year.

  In the film, Arishem didn’t immediately destroy Earth but decided its fate based on Sersi's memories. Noah suspected the pnet might have passed the judgment, but he didn’t want to gamble, especially since events had already diverged from the known timeline, such as the premature awakening of the Celestial.

  "It seems you already have a well-thought-out pn," the Ancient One observed, noting the confidence in his tone. She understood that he had come to enlist her support.

  "Yes, and more importantly, I know the exact time of the Emergence—it will happen in one year. I intend to resolve everything by then."

  If everything went according to pn, when the Celestial began to rise from Earth’s core, he would have a chance to stop it. Acting prematurely and attempting to extract the seed now risked drawing the Celestials' immediate wrath upon Earth.

  "If you need assistance, you can always count on me," she said after a brief moment of contemption. Since Noah already had a pn, she was willing to support him. Of course, she would also search for solutions on her own, not relying solely on one approach.

  "And now, let me show you Kamar-Taj. You have much to learn about our knowledge and arts."

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