Originally, Lu Xiao planned to stay in Asgard temporarily and wait until the terms were formally negotiated with the Guardians of the Galaxy before leaving.
But Yongzhen, who had just returned to Kamal Taj, brought bad news to Lu Xiao.
"The Hong Kong Temple has discovered traces of Modo. If he is allowed to continue to act at will, it may threaten our plans."
"Modo?"
Lu Xiao, who was drinking and chatting with Thor, turned serious: "What is his purpose? Did he kill the mystic?"
"Not yet."
Yongzhen's expression in the projection was quite solemn: "But the appearance of Mordu caused some turmoil within Karma Taj. Those mystics who have been taught by Mordo are starting to make moves. I am worried that they will abandon Karma Taj and turn around."
And join Mo Du's command."
As early as after the Battle of Dormammu, Lu Xiao secretly arranged some trustworthy personnel to monitor some of the mystics who agreed with Mordo's philosophy.
During the period when Modu disappeared, these mystics had been very peaceful, but Lu Xiao had never relaxed his vigilance against them.
If Lu Xiao remembers correctly, it seems that the paranoid Mordo will become one of Doctor Strange's biggest enemies in the original plot, a villain who is both good and evil.
He left Karma Taj because he couldn't agree with Lu Xiao's abuse of the rules of nature. After that, he didn't have any small friends for a long time. Unexpectedly, he jumped out again at the juncture of the upcoming war with Thanos.
Lu Xiao's mind changed and she thought of a terrible possibility: "Yongzhen, do you think Mordo's sudden attack is related to Thanos?"
Yongzhen frowned and thought for a moment: "There is currently no evidence to show that Mordo is connected with Thanos. According to the information provided by the mystics of the Hong Kong Temple, the new power he used is more like what Kama Taj recorded.
Demonic power."
"Devil...?"
There are indeed many demons inhabiting the earth, the most famous of which are Zathanos, Nightmare and Mephisto.
Before Lu Xiao entered the Marvel world again, there were no real demons in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the names and characteristics of many demons were indeed recorded in Karma Taj's collection.
Zathanos is the origin of the Ghost Rider, an ancient and powerful elemental demon lord who is said to have been wiped out by the original spirit of vengeance in ancient times.
However, it is difficult for creatures like demons to die completely. Part of Zatanos' power was combined with the original spirit of vengeance, and eventually became the source of the Ghost Rider's power.
Nightmare is one of the dimensional demons like Dormammu, but his power is not as despairing as Dormammu.
From the name, we can roughly infer that Nightmare is best at spiritual spells, and this happens to be Lu Xiao's best field.
Mephisto at the end is more troublesome.
Since the demon's power will weaken rapidly after leaving the hell plane, the cunning Mephisto rarely joins the battle himself.
He usually uses sweet talk and delicious bait to trick superheroes and supervillains into signing a contract with him, in order to obtain the most precious things in their lives, until he ultimately devours their souls.
During the execution of the contract, Mephisto does not mind temporarily lending his power to the contractor. Lu Xiao speculates that Mordo's demonic power may be related to Mephisto.
Demons hate order and admire chaos.
Perhaps Mephisto sensed something from the recent stormy atmosphere, and he who had been hiding in the dark and acting cautiously began to surface.
After thinking for a while, Lu Xiao said to Yong Zhen: "Don't alert the enemy for the time being. Keep a close eye on those mystics who are ready to make a move. I will rush back immediately."
After ending the call, Lu Xiao put down his wine glass and said to Thor: "You heard it too, the earth is in trouble again."
"You and Loki are responsible for the deal with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Anyway, you already know the general plan. If you have any questions, let me know."
Thor stood up with Lu Xiao, and the two held each other's arms and said goodbye.
"Have a safe journey, my friend."
…
After opening the portal to return to Earth, Lu Xiao directly set the exit of the passage outside the gate of the Hong Kong Temple.
After pushing the door open and entering the temple, Lu Xiao immediately saw Yongzhen who was discussing issues with the temple guardians in the hall.
"Yongzhen, tell me more about Modu's form of power."
Yongzhen pointed to a black woman with war tattoos on her face: "Let Tamara speak. She is the only person who has had direct contact with Modo."
Tamara first saluted Lu Xiao respectfully: "Supreme Mage."
"No need to be polite, let's get down to business."
"yes."
Tamara made complicated spell-casting gestures with her hands, and finally brought her hands together and pointed two fingers on her temples on both sides.
The holographic projection generated by the memory extracted by the spell appeared in front of Lu Xiao and others.
Tamara in the projection was buying daily necessities at a market in Hong Kong, when a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her.
"Tamara, long time no see."
Lu Xiao narrowed his eyes. Although the person who greeted Tamara wore a black wide-brimmed hood, Lu Xiao recognized him at a glance. He was Modu.
Tamara, who felt a thrill all over her body, put down the vegetables in her hands, arranged a small mirror space as quickly as possible, and then turned around warily.
"Modu, what do you want to do?"
"Ha~"
Taking off his hood, the familiar black face was revealed, but Lu Xiao discovered some discordant and strange sights.
A blood-red light could be vaguely seen flashing through Mo Du's eyes. Without meeting face to face, Lu Xiao could not confirm the fluctuations in his power, but this situation was obviously abnormal.
Tamara had agreed with Mordo's philosophy in her early years, but just like Lu Xiao, she believed that Mordo's maintenance of the laws of nature was a bit excessive, and she severed all contact with Mordo after he left Kama Taj.
Modu smiled and said to Tamara, whose face was full of vigilance: "After these few years of wandering, I finally understand a truth."
"As long as the mystics and other types of spellcasters on the earth are not eliminated, the laws of nature will continue to be destroyed."
"Tamara, it's time to take action."
Mordo extended his hand to Tamara expectantly: "Join me, we must maintain the balance of nature instead of destroying it."
"I refuse!"
"Dang~"
Tamara formed a magic circle on both wrists, first habitually enhancing her strength, agility and endurance, and then began to cast spells to build defense.
This is a routine used by Kama Taj mystic under the influence of Ancient One. Enchant it and use it to directly fight in close combat.
The whole battle only lasted a short time.
After Mordo left Kama Taj, he seemed to have figured it out. He did not possess the same enchantment as Tamara.
As Mordo raised his finger, bloody flames suddenly shot up from the ground, and Tamara's defensive barrier quickly began to be damaged by the flames.
Fortunately, reinforcements arrived at this time.
Aware of the mirror space spell near the temple, the mystics guarding the temple opened the portal and entered the space constructed by Tamara. They each took action to repel Mordo and save Tamara.
The image ends here, and Tamara faints at this moment in the picture.
"This is what happened."
Tamara sighed: "According to the companion who rescued me at the time, Mordu did not fight directly against multiple mystics. He chose to retreat. Since then, we have not found any more traces of Mordu."
"Thank you for your hard work, Tamara, go and rest first."
After Tamara left, Lu Xiao rested his chin on his hand and fell into deep thought, 'The strange blood-red flames...the more they looked, the more they looked like Mephisto's trick.'
'Mordo, you won't stoop so low as to seek the power of the devil, will you?'