In the future video, despite Thor's endless joking, the group continued discussing their plan. Gamora had experience dealing with Infinity Stones—and she'd even brought a tool for the job: the Infinity Crusher.
She had once used this portable device to destroy the Infinity Stones of her own universe.
With that in their hands, everyone's confidence in defeating Ultron naturally rose.
Once the "fast food break" was over, the Watcher appeared to deliver a rousing send-off speech, then with a wave of his hand, transported the Guardians to another world.
This new world was barren, devoid of life—perfect as a battlefield against Ultron.
The Watcher vanished somewhere, leaving the corrupted Doctor Strange to take command. Acting as team leader, he diligently began setting up magic circles.
Captain Carter curiously asked him about Steve's fate.
As for Thor, he was being his usual unserious self, demanding they throw a party first.
Doctor Strange actually indulged him—after all, they were about to face a brutal battle, and relaxing beforehand couldn't hurt. He conjured up drinks and even gave a pre-battle speech.
From outside the screen, Tony chuckled. "This isn't Stephen's strong suit. Honestly, even the big oaf Thor is better at this part."
Homelander, unwilling to stay quiet, sneered, "That guy doesn't have a shred of leadership talent!"
He imagined that if he were in charge, the team would be buzzing with adrenaline by now.
No one bothered to respond. Even the newcomers, Natasha and Bruce, had already figured out there was something off about Homelander.
In the video, Thor's little party ended, and he gleefully blasted a bolt of lightning into the sky—immediately giving away their position to the final boss, Ultron.
Ultron's face appeared in the night sky like the Watcher's had before, gazing down at them.
"So… there's still life in this universe…"
A second later, the sky shattered like broken glass. Through the rift stepped Ultron, spear in hand, charging straight toward them.
"All right, time to break out a few… shall we say… rule-bending spells."
Doctor Strange began forming hand seals, summoning magic circles beneath everyone's feet. A golden magical armor wrapped around each of them—shining and majestic, like they'd transformed into Saint Seiya warriors.
Meanwhile, the Watcher reappeared, but instead of joining the fight, he opened a portal to send Gamora and star lord to another world.
Thor promptly ignored the plan and hurled another massive lightning strike at Ultron.
But Ultron casually blocked the attack with one hand. The Infinity Stones in his chest flashed one after another, and in an instant, the cliff beneath the Guardians crumbled into rubble, burying them completely.
"A mere trifle," Ultron said, turning to leave.
But before he could take a step, the rubble exploded outward.
Strange's protection spell wasn't just for show—it had kept every single Guardian completely unharmed.
The battle resumed. Thor summoned Mjolnir again, and this time Strange joined in, duplicating the hammer into countless copies that rained down on Ultron in a relentless barrage.
Captain Carter and Star-Lord T'Challa weren't idle either. With T'Challa wearing his flight gear and Carter providing cover fire, the two managed to stealthily swipe the Soul Stone from Ultron's chest.
Tony, watching from outside, whistled in approval. "Nice work, Star-L—uh… I mean, T'Challa… actually, no, T'Challa doesn't have that kind of pickpocket skills."
Natasha grinned. "Doesn't matter. This just proves Ultron isn't invincible. As long as everyone plays to their strengths and works together, we can take him down."
Erik stroked his chin. "The Watcher's behavior is interesting. Has Ultron traumatized him so much he won't fight head-on? I thought he'd at least be willing to play the tank."
"Hah! Just a coward afraid to die," Homelander scoffed, arms crossed in disdain.
Tony couldn't resist. "And you're in no position to call anyone a coward. I've heard about the time Clark beat you black and blue—you begged for mercy on the spot, didn't you?"
Homelander's expression darkened instantly, glaring daggers at Tony. "Why are you looking at me like that? Am I wrong?"
Tony smirked in satisfaction.
'This guy had been running his mouth all along—finally, it was payback time.'
Still, no one got too distracted; their focus stayed on the video.
From the way the fight was going, it was clear: while everyone had their moments, corrupted Doctor Strange was without doubt the standout performer. Without his protection spells, Ultron's casual strike might have wiped out part of their team instantly.
And Strange wasn't just support—he was the team's strongest attacker. Without hesitation, he charged to the front lines, summoning three massive fire-breathing dragons that roared flames toward Ultron in the sky.
Thor blinked in surprise. "Whoa! You've been holding out a big move like that?"
Little did he know, this wasn't a "big move" at all—just Strange's standard procedure.
Ultron's tone grew serious. "Good. A worthy opponent at last. But now… it's time for you to meet my toys!"
He tried to summon his robot army—but nothing happened. It was only then he realized his Stones had been stolen.
"My Stones! You dared steal my Stones?!"
With a furious shout, he released a shockwave of violet energy, instantly snuffing out the flames and dragons alike.
At that moment, the Watcher opened a portal to help the Guardians retreat.
But Stephen Strange wasn't finished. A sly smile tugged at his lips as he cast another spell.
Above Ultron, a portal yawned open—pouring forth a swarm of zombies, led by none other than Zombie Captain America.
This was Strange pulling a trick out of left field—opening a gateway to the zombie universe and letting them flood in like a raging tide. In moments, the undead swarmed over Ultron, burying him completely.
It was a sight as terrifying as it was spectacular.
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