Chapter 130: Reversal After Reversal!
Linn's pupils shrank.
Seeing the eight great demons gathered around Morgan Le Fay, he finally realized that Earth's greatest Witch was no mere boast.
He felt space warp; Morgan Le Fay opened Hells Gatewithout a single incantation.
"Linn!"
"I call your name—do you dare answer?"
"The gravity storm has stilled, but gravity itself is broken—that was always my goal!"
Moon Demon Chantel grinned.
He had long since reached an understanding with Morgan Le Fay: he would raise a gravity storm, scramble the constants of reality, rewrite the underlying code, and make her spellwork effortless.
That was why the Westview Illusion had expanded until it swept across the Solar System.
Only then could Morgan Le Fay, heedless of natural law, summon the eight great demons into reality.
"By Hoggoth's primordial body, by Oshtur's ancient name, let Agamotto hearken to us..."
"Be bound within this World."
Cold light flashed in Linn's eyes.
To keep the eight great demons from escaping, he cast a super-tier Arcane Art, erecting a barrier over Avalon. A dome rose around them.
Like an inverted bowl it sealed the demons inside—and trapped him in Avalon as well.
If the eight could not be sealed, only one option remained: erase them completely.
After all, he possessed the eighteen talismans, an Infinity Gauntlet, and the black death sword that could behead Gods.
The next second!
A divine sword in his left hand, the black death sword in his right, Linn blazed with scorching power; torrents of mana howled, shock-waves splitting the Earth.
Facing the eight demons he smiled, body turning into a bolt of lightning.
A third eye opened on his forehead!
It pierced every illusion; lightning spilled from his eyes as he hurled himself at the eight demons without hesitation.
"What's happening?"
"The eight demons... they're back!"
"Aiya! Uncle wants to go home!"
Voices rang out in panic.
The Dragon Squad and the Avengers, sensing trouble, set aside their rivalry and rushed to Linn's side.
But at the sight of the eight demons and Hela, every superhero froze, stunned.
"Hela!"
"I will defeat you myself and deliver you to Father for judgment!"
The God of Hammers roared.
mjolnir erupted in lightning as he dove, racing toward the Goddess of Death, wild arcs of electricity twisting the sky.
Hela raised the sword of the night sky, sparks flying, her eyes widening in disbelief—Thor had become a Sky-Father?
"Linn, I'll share the load."
Tony smiled.
He directed his rune armor to engage the moon demon; having once been trapped by gravity, he'd upgraded the suit precisely to prevent a repeat.
The armor's runic matrix generated an invisible field tuned to the frequency of the rooster talisman, countering gravitational damage.
"As virtue rises one foot, vice rises ten."
"The sacred spells have failed, and my demon qi keeps growing!"
Moon Demon Chantel flicked his red tongue, four arms spreading; invisible gravity became a stormy torrent shaking everything.
Avalon itself quaked.
But Tony hovered and answered with a palm-blast—searing energy lanced through the air, struck Chantel in the chest, and blasted him backward.
"Are you stupid?"
"Thought only you could grow? Humans grow too."
"Ancient Demons—turns out you're all idiots."
Tony's tone dripped scorn.
He had designed countless countermeasures for the Ancient Demons—and their arrival thrilled him, for he'd built a demon-buster armor at colossal cost.
A flight pod streaked in, waiting on the shore; it twisted in mid-air, locked onto the rune armor, and formed a heavy weapons frame as large as Saint.
Built from Super Seminary's dark alloy and laced with uru metal, it pushed Tony's might through the roof.
When Earth Fiend tried to ambush him, the heavy frame simply caught the demon's fist.
"Surprised?"
Tony grinned slyly.
Then he hurled Earth Fiend at Mountain Demon; the two demons collided, stars spinning in their eyes.
"Holy crap!"
"General Du Cao's generous—how much dark alloy did he give Tony Stark? Xiongbing Company doesn't have enough!"
Zhao Xin dashed onto the field at speed, gaping.
Yet seeing the towering, savage eight demons, Xiongbing Company shivered.
Captain America's sharp cry snapped them back.
"This is rare combat experience—if you can stand against the eight demons, no one on Earth will match you."
Steve's eyes shone with expectation.
He was more or less their instructor.
"Right! No retreat!"
"Our homeland stands behind us!"
Galactic Power Ge Xiaolun gripped his void greatsword, black wings spreading; his Angel genes made him blindingly fast!
He thrust straight at Mountain Demon!
The damage was low—the insult, extreme.
Mountain Demon bared her fangs in pain, opened her maw wide, and unleashed a raging suction, ready to devour heaven and Earth.
"By the seven rings of Raggadorr, let the shadow of the six-winged Seraph fall upon the World, let the power of light ride the storm—"
"Strike."
"Holy Lance!"
Linn snapped his fingers.
Instantly.
A vortex of mana whirled into being; a six-winged Seraph's visage appeared over Avalon, blotting out the sky. The seven rings of Raggadorr blazed in rainbow hues.
They shaped a radiant holy lance!
It speared Mountain Demon's open mouth and burst out through her back.
Mountain Demon Mountain deflated like a punctured balloon, slumping into a puddle of sludge.
Yet she kept crawling—given enough food she could recover!
"You won't get the chance."
Linn's gaze was ice-cold.
The black death sword traced an arc!
Shnk!
In a blink Mountain Demon was erased, her demon qi scattering; the seven remaining demons stared in terror.
"What?"
"He actually killed Mountain Demon?"
"Impossible! The eight demons embody the totems—has he grasped the totem's secret, learned everything?"
The seven demons felt a chill down their spines.
If Linn could kill Mountain Demon, he could kill the rest.
"My twelve talismans..."
"Noble spirits of beasts, have you truly bowed to this mortal mage?"
Saint muttered, yearning flickering in his eyes as he called to the totem spirits.
He had always known the noble animal spirits were immortal—and he, too, was noble, born to resonate with them.
"Hm?"
Linn frowned.
He sensed the twelve talismans stirring.
But the noble spirits remembered Saint's crimes and gave no answer.
"Saint, you are unworthy of the twelve talismans."
"Your only fate is death."
Linn blink-stepped in front of Saint; the black death sword, wreathed in storms, swept toward the demon's neck.
Shnk!
A sound like ripping silk.
Saint's massive dragon head tumbled, eyes wide in death.
Demon qi drifted out, but instead of dispersing Helaabsorbed it, her divine power swelling.
"Venerable Linn, you underestimated me—I am queen of the underworld, mistress of souls!"
"A soul of an ancient demon is enough to make me ascend as a goddess!"
Hela laughed wildly.
She had merely been using the eight demons all along!
Chapter 131 – God Above Gods Courts Death!
"Hela, we agreed beforehand—four demon essences for you, four for me."
"Remember, do not break the oath."
A wicked gleam flitted through Morgan Le Fay's beautiful eyes.
The moment she and Hela had met, they had forged this plan: resurrect the eight great demons and each claim four essences.
She would also seize the totems, gaining the power to shake the cosmic blueprint—starting with the continent of Avalon.
She would become the Lord of Avalon, ascend to the star-lit castle beyond the World, and stand as Guardianof the Omniverse; not even Merlin could stop her.
"How could I forget the oath?"
Hela swung the sword of the night sky, cast from the panda box and lethal to the eight great demons. In a blink she slew West Wood and Whistling Wind; demon essence spilled into the air.
And she harvested four essences: Mountain Demon, Holy Lord, West Wood, Whistling Wind.
"What?"
"So it was all a plot?"
"Mountain Demon, Holy Lord, West Wood, Whistling Wind…"
"Now it's my turn?"
Moon demon Chantel hissed, fear in his eyes, and tried to flee Avalon, but a spherical barrier had formed—unbreakable, unyielding.
With a wave of Morgan Le Fay's hand, Chantel dissolved into black smoke; demon essence drifted out.
Zhong Su, Baiza, Earth Fiend—also extinguished in an instant, turned to ash by Morgan Le Fay in a second. She drank in their essence; red light flashed across her eyes.
Demonic traits appeared on her body: the frame of Earth Fiend, a fish-tail trailing behind, lightning wreathing her form, invisible gravity spreading outward.
"Even without the sword of divine might, four essences are enough."
"Hela."
"I shall perform the rite and summon Chaos Magic; you must guard me for a time."
Morgan Le Fay rose into the air, cold light in her lovely eyes. Runic matrices emerged around her, tier upon tier spanning the void.
Avalon itself quaked at the disturbance.
"No problem."
"I still have a score to settle with Linn."
Hela resembled a demon now, Mountain Demon's bulk, broad fleshy wings sprouting from her back, gill-sacs at her jaws, every breath stirring whirlwinds.
She had become a demon, yet her air of aloof majesty remained undiminished.
Whoosh!
The wings beat hard.
A sandstorm appeared from nowhere, a tornado touching sky and ground, spiraling above.
In an eye-blink it flattened buildings.
Ancient oaks were torn up by the roots; Dragon Squad, Avengers, and the super-soldiers of Xiongbing Companyfell back, faces filled with dread.
"Linn…"
"Looks like things have gotten out of hand. How do we deal with this? Your dome barrier is breaking apart."
"Is Morgan Le Fay trying to control the Westview Illusion—rewrite reality?"
Tony, Captain America, and Thor all broke into cold sweat, their expressions shifting again and again, voices heavy with worry.
Crack, crack!
A sound of shattering rang out.
The dome barrier was fracturing, cracks racing across its surface.
At any moment the sphere might collapse.
Morgan Le Fay's spell would soon warp reality, and the artifact she relied on was the norn holy stone.
norn holy stone—
A peer of the Infinity Stones.
Born of a cosmic singularity, it had existed since the Nine Realms were young, discovered by Celestial Supreme Arishem and used to craft Celestial embryos.
In short, the forerunners of the Cosmic Celestials were norn holy stones.
The stone holds infinite power; because it appeared in Nornheim of Asgard it was named norn holy stone.
Indeed, norn holy stones and Infinity Stones can be smelted together into the heart of magic—
Turning their wielder into an incarnation of magic itself.
"Linn, I sensed your six Infinity Stones long ago. If you don't want the Westview Illusion destroyed, hand them over."
Morgan Le Fay laughed wickedly.
Only the heart of magic could give her the strength to defeat the wizard Merlin.
"Linn!"
"Don't trust her—she won't stop even if you surrender the stones!"
Captain England, Brian, had stood dumbstruck; only now did he grasp that Morgan Le Fay was playing a grand game.
Ancient Demons?
Merely fuel for her ascension.
Now Morgan Le Fay stood on the verge of godhood, her body elemental, merging fully with Avalon.
After all, she was native to Avalon and knew many of its secrets.
"Then I'll kill Wanda,"
"and see how long you resist."
With a gesture Morgan Le Fay wove gravity into invisible threads, seizing Wanda from afar and dragging her close.
Even though Wanda wore the red hood and had regained Chaos Magic, she could not break free.
"Wanda!"
Pietro raced across the sky, but before he could near Morgan Le Fay, Hela appeared, her wing slashing like a blade, nearly gutting Quicksilver.
"Finish your ritual, Morgan Le Fay,"
"the God Above Gods grows impatient."
Hela sensed something; her gaze pierced the sky and saw the God Above Gods enthroned in a hall of black and white, and a look of reverence crossed her face.
The ancient God dwelling in Utgard had long guided her steps.
If she could bring about Ragnarok, she would win entry to Utgard and feast on the ruin it brought.
"God Above Gods?"
Linn's eyes sharpened.
He, too, felt a probing gaze upon the heavens. Opening his third eye, he beheld colossal figures seated in the black-and-white hall,
lofty, solemn, sacred, breathtaking.
He felt tiny, an ant staring up at titans.
"Warlocks Eye—seeing all the way to Utgard?"
"I loathe your gaze!"
A thunderous roar rang out.
Blazing lightning lanced across the void, aiming straight at Linn's third eye as if to blind it.
"So the God Above Gods is behind all this—sending Helato find the Serpent and free the eight great demons,"
"all to trigger Ragnarok?"
"But this is not Asgard!"
Linn's pupils flared.
He raised the divine sword in his left hand, gripped the black death sword in his right, and unleashed a torrent of power.
The God Above Gods' lightning met his astral energy head-on like comet striking Earth, the Impact tearing the air with a deafening blast.
Ripples of force swept out,
shredding the veil of space; even the black-and-white hall of the God Above Gods cracked, drawing its ire.
"A mere insect dares challenge an ancient God?"
"Without the God Above Gods there would be no Nine Realms! I am your Creator!"
The majestic figure sent a mental voice like a hurricane, nearly shattering the Arcane Arts barrier.
God Above Gods—
dwells in Utgard, in the Void Realm beyond the Multiverse, pulling the strings of Ragnarok, feeding upon it.
And Hela is the chosen one who will bring Ragnarok.
It matters not where; all things shall perish.
"You're no Creator,"
"and you have no right to bark at me. One day I'll storm Utgard and teach you despair."
With a sword in each hand Linn slashed the World's veil,
shattering the projection of the black-and-white hall and whipping up a storm of power, darkening Hela's face.
To halt Ragnarok was to forfeit ascension, to lose the chance to become God Above Gods.
"You really are all brawn and no brain."
"Did it ever occur to you the God Above Gods has no intention of letting you into Utgard? Haven't you noticed every throne in that hall is already taken?"
"Where exactly is your seat?"
Linn sneered.
Clearly the God Above Gods was lying.
"Impossible!"
Hela's beautiful eyes trembled.
Yet when she thought back, she realized the thrones in the black-and-white hall were indeed all occupied.
The realization crashed through her mind: betrayal and deceit, just like when Odin had deceived her.
Chapter 132 – Morgan Le Fay Is About to Ascend!
[SS-Rank Opportunity Mission: End Ragnarok and obtain the transcendence cube.]
A line of text bubbled up.
A flicker of surprise crossed Linn's eyes.
transcendence cube?
This Tesseract is utterly different; it originates from the Transcendent God Race and belongs to them—a crystallized vessel of energy.
Forging a single transcendence cube often demands the sacrifice of an entire Universe's energy.
The cube can even evolve itself until it becomes true life. Rumor says The Beyonder is an incomplete transcendence cube, wielding near-omniscient, omnipotent power.
From manipulating the elements to twisting space-time.
It surpasses human imagination, turning desire into reality.
"But why… would the God Above Gods have anything to do with the transcendence cube?"
"Could it be that the God Above Gods turned Ragnarokinto an appetizer by relying on the transcendence cube?"
Linn fell into thought.
Yet ambition had already taken root; he had to claim the transcendence cube. Though less potent than the heart of the universe, it eclipses any single Infinity Stone.
In other words, a Cosmic Cube equals an Infinity Gauntlet.
A creation of the Transcendent God Race is beyond mortal comprehension—treasure above Infinity itself.
Even the existence of the Transcendent God Race is recorded in Merlin's Codex. The Multiverse has undergone seven iterations; destruction ushers in rebirth!
The Transcendent God Race, also called the Omega People, are born surpassing all things. Existing as pure energy, they must don a material shell to manifest in 3-D.
If the God Above Gods wields a transcendence cube, does that mean the Transcendent God Race is also behind Ragnarok?
"Linn!"
"Wanda can't hold on much longer!"
Pietro clutched his wound and cried out in alarm.
Morgan Le Fay raised her hand; invisible threads dripped from her fingertips, draining Wanda's life. Chaos Magic, now scarlet, flowed toward Morgan.
"The God Above Gods and the Transcendent God Racecan wait."
"Right now, we must kill Morgan Le Fay and seize the norn holy stone."
Linn's eyes sharpened.
He gripped the Infinity Gauntlet; six resplendent gems shimmered as gamma energy surged through him, knitting his brow.
The backlash was fierce—the more snap-force he used, the more damage he took.
Yet if he fused the Infinity Stones with the norn holy stone into one heart of magic, he could wield magicwithout penalty, rivaling the heart of the universe—though only within the realm of sorcery.
With the heart of magic, Linn would be unbeatable in the coming Seven Realms War; even if every dimension's Sorcerer Supreme ganged up on him, they'd gain nothing.
"Linn, my offer still stands: hand over the Gauntlet and Wanda goes free."
Morgan Le Fay smiled savagely.
She had pulled every string behind the scenes to lure Linnhere, and at last the moment was hers.
The Infinity Stones and the norn holy stone resonated—energy seeking union. If she held the self gem, the All-Powerful Goddess Nemesis would fully return.
Yet she aimed to become the Omnipotent Goddessherself; with the norn holy stone she could supplant the wizard Merlin.
"No, Linn…"
"If sacrificing me brings World peace, it's worth it."
Tears glimmered in Wanda's eyes.
She had long blamed herself, her heart tormented.
Had she not fallen under hypnosis, Westview Illusionwould never have formed, nor would her second personality have unleashed this apocalypse.
She took all the guilt upon herself, showing her gentle, kind nature.
Without Chaos Magic, she might have been like any other girl—attending college with her parents' help, working in a bright office, instead of becoming a hero.
"Wanda, you're a jinx. Give me your Chaos Magic so it can reach its full potential."
"I'll become the incarnation of magic—the Scarlet Witch!"
Morgan Le Fay cackled.
Drawing on the stolen Chaos Magic, her form twisted from demon to true shape: a deep-V scarlet gown and ornate crown.
Her power spiked again.
Even Hela, Goddess of Death, felt her defenses buckle; gravitational tides pinned her mid-air.
The demonic qi she'd barely warmed turned into black light that shot to Morgan, leaving Hela faint, most of her godhood stripped.
"Hela?"
Thor's eyes crackled with lightning.
He hurled mjolnir, breaking Morgan's spell, and appeared at Hela's side, pity flashing across his face.
By right and by bond, Hela was his kin; only Odin could judge her—no one else.
"I never thought my enemy would protect me."
Hela resumed her form, face bloodless, moved despite herself; she had underestimated Thor, assuming he cared for blood as little as Odin.
"You wronged Father. If he truly wished you dead, would you still live?"
"He took my power—he could just as easily have taken yours."
Thor's gaze was bright.
His keen mind hit the mark, revealing Odin's hidden mercy.
Only now did Hela realize Odin had held back.
She had been duped by the God Above Gods, played like a puppet; even her betrayal of Odin was instigated by that deity.
"Really?"
Thor scratched his head.
He hadn't even known the God Above Gods existed—but now he did, and he wouldn't stay blind.
"Then we must stop Ragnarok, end its endless cycle, and erase the God Above Gods from existence."
Linn stepped forward.
A divine sword in his left hand, the black death sword in his right, tides of energy swirling around him, he looked up at Morgan Le Fay.
She wore her crown, regal as any queen.
Yet as Linn's twin blades slashed the gravitational threads, Wanda was freed; the red hood cushioned her fall.
But Morgan had already won!
eight great demonic qis merged, plus Chaos Magic and the Power of Merlin!
The norn holy stone blazed with radiant light.
At this moment Morgan Le Fay was the Scarlet Witch, host of Chaos Magic.
"I can control everything, rewrite Westview Illusion. How will you fight me, Venerable Lin En?"
Morgan laughed wildly.
She was the sole victor, uniting the eight demonic qis and using darkhold spells to drain the Goddess of Death.
She could sense every detail within Westview Illusion.
With a flick of her finger the dome over Avalon shattered in an instant—effortless.
She spun a scarlet spatial vortex that twisted the very sky.
Avalon's orcs, empowered by Chaos Magic, doubled in size, skin dark and gleaming.
Tusks like blades glinted coldly.
They charged the Superheroes, unsettling Dragon Squadand Xiongbing Company; only the Avengers kept their cool.
"Linn, surrender the Infinity Stones."
"I'll forge the heart of magic. Kneel now and, once I hold it, I'll grant you endless magic."
"This is your chance—don't spurn it."
Morgan's words were blunt, almost a threat.
She had no need to hide: she was the pillar of Westview Illusion, able to create matter from nothing or reduce it to ash.
No weakness.
"Really no weakness?"
Linn's lips curved.
Eighteen talisman phantoms spiraled around him; he still held a trump card!
Chapter 133: Forging the heart of magic!
Morgan Le Fay stood tall like a queen, noble and cold, wearing a magnificent crown.
Crimson energy swirled around her, draping her in a coat of Chaos Magic; her semi-ethereal figure almost transcended the third dimension as she underwent ascension.
A flicker of surprise flashed through her beautiful eyes.
She seemed puzzled as to why Linn showed no fear, even though she possessed the eight great demonic qis, had seized Chaos Magic, and held the norn holy stone.
"Fear?"
"You aren't worth my worry, because you're about to be split in two."
The corner of Linn's mouth curled up.
Immediately, the tiger talisman glowed, pouring out a blazing ray that struck Morgan Le Fay with precision, causing her form to distort.
In the blink of an eye, she was split in two, her good and evil personalities becoming independent individuals; even Pluto Chthon could not resist the Yin-Yang Balance Law, let alone a mere Morgan Le Fay.
"How can there be another me?"
"This is!"
"The Yin-Yang Law?"
Morgan Le Fay's eyes widened as she saw another version of herself with the same abilities, her heart screaming in shock.
She had never expected that a power existed in this World capable of splitting a personality in two!
And villains aren't born villains!
Morgan Le Fay's conscience had been suppressed deep within her soul, but it still existed!
"Even if the World betrayed you... there is no need to destroy it..."
The Witch's skin was fair and her voice crisp; she was as beautiful and moving as Maiden Le Fay.
This was the earliest Morgan Le Fay, from when she had just become Merlin's disciple, but subsequent experiences had caused her to turn to the dark side.
In fact, the culprit behind her fall was related to Doctor Doom.
Victor Von Doom.
He had once used his invented time machine to travel to Great Britain during the time of King Arthur and had a brief romance with Morgan Le Fay, but in reality, he was only using her.
Once Doctor Doom finished his studies, he chose never to return, which enraged Morgan Le Fay and made her seek revenge against Doom!
However, she had to obtain the heart of magic to have any hope of defeating Doom.
Because Doom had become a Sorcerer Supreme, the Sorcerer Supreme of the Hazareth Dimension!
"In other words, Doctor Doom will also participate in the Seven Realms War? Fighting on behalf of The Hazareth Three?"
Linn narrowed his eyes slightly.
The Hazareth Three.
They were the source of Doctor Doom's power, much like The Eternal Vishanti, serving as the Vishanti's opposite; they were also nicknamed The Three Evils.
The Trinity of Ashes!
Doctor Doom, Victor Von Doom, a paragon of both magicand martial arts, had already mastered his abilities before the Westview Illusion appeared.
He had awakened his Celestial genes through cosmic rays, and it must have been at that time that he gained the recognition of The Three Evils and was about to participate in the Seven Realms War!
"Linn, you have no idea how evil Doctor Doom is. He shamelessly deceived me and turned me into this, and all I want is revenge!"
"Give me the heart of magic!"
Morgan Le Fay shouted as she raised her arms, manipulating the norn holy stone and causing the spatial curtain to roar as everything began to shatter.
But Maiden Le Fay moved her fingers, also fighting for the norn holy stone, interrupting Morgan Le Fay's spell in time and starting a struggle in the sky!
"As long as I drain you... you will never appear again. Even the Yin-Yang Law only works once!"
Morgan Le Fay's face was fierce.
The Yin-Yang Law.
It couldn't separate personalities infinitely, and she could drain Maiden Le Fay to reclaim the magic for herself, just as she had drained Hela!
"Linn, I hope you can take good care of the norn holy stone..."
Maiden Le Fay's eyes were filled with determination.
Immediately, she reached out and grabbed the norn holy stone, obtaining it at the cost of her life, and threw it to Linn.
She then turned into a torrent of energy and was consumed by Morgan Le Fay; evil had killed conscience, and now even the tiger talisman was useless!
"However, I have the norn holy stone."
"The Infinity Stones and the norn holy stone can be forged into a heart of magic."
A flash of guilt passed through Linn's eyes, but the corners of his mouth turned up.
As he gripped the norn holy stone, a massive surge of energy swept over him, resonating with the Infinity Stones in a clear fusion reaction!
But Morgan Le Fay's face was full of contempt.
"To forge the heart of magic, you must understand Alchemy. Only I know the incantation, and there's no way you could know it!"
Morgan Le Fay laughed wildly.
She had lived in seclusion on the Inner Earth Continent, carefully studying the mysteries of Alchemy and writing them down on immortal parchment.
However, Linn shook his head. Levitation Power poured from his fingertips, the Infinity Stones suspended in the air, and the norn holy stone glowed, forming an arcane array.
"I've read your works, Morgan Le Fay."
"I have already visited the Inner Earth Continent."
Linn chanted softly.
Instantly!
The Infinity Stones and the norn holy stone burst with blinding light, and then they actually merged and fused.
They transformed into a Seven-Colored Stone that looked like neon.
Its surface was perfectly round and translucent, with galaxies swirling inside and runes flashing on and off.
It completely surpassed the Infinity Gauntlet, becoming a vessel for magic, the source of all magic, capable of shaking the magic plane!
"So, this is what the heart of magic looks like?"
"Not bad."
Linn gripped the Seven-Colored Stone, divine light overflowing from his eyes; gamma energy surged through his body, causing a slight backlash, but he did not let go, relying on his willpower.
Cracks appeared on his status panel, and his entire being was like a volcano about to erupt, filled with an endless collision of energy.
"How is this possible?"
"You've actually been to the Inner Earth Continent and learned the incantation I created?"
"The heart of magic!"
"This should have belonged to me!"
Morgan Le Fay's eyes were bloodshot, her heart literally bleeding; she had lost the norn holy stone, only for the Sorcerer Supreme to benefit!
With this heart of magic, one could shake the magicdimension, rewrite everything in the Universe, make Chaos Magic submit, reset ley line nodes, and dominate the magic web matrix!
Because this was the symbol of magic!
The heart of magic came first, and only then did the Arcane Arts appear.
Simply to prevent the heart of magic from being misused, the Omnipotent Judge of the Multiverse had split it into the norn holy stone and the Infinity Stones.
"So that's how it is?"
The corner of Linn's mouth curled up.
The surrounding Superheroes were all staring wide-eyed.
The Dragon Squad, Xionbing Company, Avengers, Captain England... watching Linn turn defeat into victory, holding the heart of magic like a God, they couldn't help but feel awe and admiration.
"Has Linn become the God in charge of magic?"
Jackie Chan's eyes were dazed.
"Aiya, stop talking!"
"Hurry up and deal with the evil Witch, Uncle is about to give out!"
Uncle shouted.
The nearby Orc warriors were still attacking, never stopping for a moment.
Morgan Le Fay spread her fingers, creating a gravitational storm in an attempt to restrain Linn and seize the heart of magic!
But as soon as the gravity approached, it dissipated on its own.
It simply couldn't affect the heart of magic.
Because the heart of magic could create magic, and it could also erase it.
A brilliant spherical shield lit up.
It completely covered the continent of Avalon, forming a barrier that rewrote the magical order in an instant: no magic was allowed to take effect!
Morgan Le Fay fell from the sky, crashing into the dust and instantly becoming a weakling, unable to cast any spells.
"No!"
"I am Merlin's disciple!"
"Only Merlin can judge me!"
Morgan Le Fay was horrified, fear showing in her eyes as she watched Linn approach.
Everything she had done had only benefited Linn!
"Hell is your only destination, Morgan Le Fay."
"If I leave you in reality, I probably won't be able to sleep peacefully."
Linn gripped the heart of magic.
Immediately, a powerful suction emerged, and the Hells Gate swung open, pulling Morgan Le Fay in and dropping her into the demon's hell!
Eternal twilight and drought would wear away her magicand wisdom.
Morgan Le Fay would wail in hell, never to return!
And this was also out of respect for Merlin; the Guardianof the omnipotent Universe had the power to kill Morgan Le Fay but hadn't done so, which was enough to show he still cared for their past relationship.
[You have sealed the eight great demons and obtained the book of ages.]
Chapter 134: Doctor Doom Thanks You!
the book of ages?
Linn's eyes flashed with sharp light.
A spatial vortex opened in the air a short distance away; he stepped through and emerged inside a sacred hall.
At the far end of the hall, upon a high dais, lay a tome as large as a mountain, every page covered in tiny characters. When he studied them closely, Linn's expression suddenly changed.
So the book of ages is actually on the continent of Avalon?
The appearance of the Westview Illusion wasn't random at all—it was inevitable?
Is this another passage of the true history?
Linn's gaze turned razor-sharp.
He realized that both the past he knew and the history of the Westview Illusion were recorded in the book of ages!
Even now, blurred splotches of ink surfaced on its pages, as though the future were being calculated, though it had yet to become reality.
It made him frown, a strange look on his face. What was going on?
"Oh my!"
"It's the book of ages! It really exists?"
"They say every word you write in it instantly becomes real!"
"But don't scribble carelessly—the book can correct itself."
Uncle's eyes went wide.
He studied the sacred hall and the book of ages.
Dragon Squad, Xiongbing Company, the Avengers, and Captain England arrived in the space as well, each of them surprised in their own way.
"Whatever you write becomes real?"
"Seriously?"
Tony's eyes gleamed.
He grabbed a nearby quill, eager to give it a try!
Linn stopped him in time; he still didn't understand the book and feared hidden dangers.
"Everything has a price, Tony."
"We should protect the book of ages, not abuse it."
Linn sketched a sigil in the air.
He added a Patronus Charm to the book to keep the uninvited away.
After all, any word written would come true, new history overwriting the old. He would remain in Avalon and move Kamar-Taj here.
Avalon was now his domain; the sacred sword had recognized him, letting him draw upon its power.
"The sword chose you?"
Captain England, Brian, exclaimed.
"Right. Probably because I beat Morgan Le Fay. The blade fell for my charm—and my handsome face."
Linn chuckled.
He handed the sword to Captain England; it had been forged by the wizard Merlin. Becoming Lord of Avalonwas reward enough.
Besides, he already had the black death sword—he didn't need another.
"Venerable Linn, if you'll allow it, I'd have Braddock Academy become a branch of Kamar-Taj. With Chaos Magic rewriting reality, the whole Solar System is in danger."
"Only Kamar-Taj can save the World."
Captain England bowed in respect; Linn's skill and generosity left him in awe.
Had their positions been reversed, he would never have given the sword away.
"Agreed."
"While I travel, guard Avalon. Keep the ambitious away from the book of ages—including Tony Stark."
Linn glanced sideways.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Do I look like that kind of guy?"
Tony was speechless.
The group left the sacred hall and returned to Avalon. The orcs, now clear-minded, knelt to welcome their new king.
With a flick of his fingers Linn leveled a mountain and carved out a sect.
Ancient-style halls rose from the ground.
Ownership of Avalon was settled in that instant.
Even the Security Council could do nothing. General DuCao sent lavish gifts—several crates of dark-alloy ore.
"Venerable Linn, you've founded a nation?"
"Avalon is lucky to have you."
General DuCao smiled.
He had watched Avalon closely. Only when Linn forged the heart of magic and personally defeated Morgan Le Fay did he believe in the mage's power.
Yet on his way back, the general was ambushed by demon soldiers—a single bullet through the skull.
DuCao lay in a pool of blood.
Xiongbing Company panicked.
"General! How could demons be here?"
Space-Time Rose's eyes trembled.
She had been like a daughter to him; tears filled her eyes. She slit the demon's throat with a short blade.
"Venerable Linn, I've long heard your name."
"You defeated Morgan Le Fay and saved me, but I need the heart of magic to win the Seven Realms War."
A voice as majestic as a dragon rang out.
A vortex opened in the air. A caped, iron-masked man stood upon the sea, demons at his side, eyes glowing cold.
He wore iron man armor, three mini-reactors across his chest, aurora energy rippling over his body. His sudden appearance in Avalon stunned the Superheroes.
"Doctor Doom?"
"You've conquered the demon civilization?"
Linn's pupils shrank.
Demons!
From the Demon Nebula, homeworld Kesat.
They serve the Demon Queen Morgana.
They believe fall and evil are the ultimate form of civilization, the opposite of the justice the Angels preach.
"Exactly. Morgana and I struck a deal. I want the heart of magic; she wants freedom."
"Thanks to you, Morgan Le Fay is gone and I'm free of restraint."
Doctor Doom folded his arms, green cloak billowing. Ruling alongside Morgana, his genius and sorcery made the demon civilization rise.
They had attacked General DuCao to clear the way for their plan.
The Taotie civilization was ready for war.
They would soon invade the Westview Illusion!
Wormholes opened across the globe. Huge dark warships slid toward Earth.
The Taotie still bore ape-like features, not fully evolved, but with Death God Karl's help they had entered the interstellar age.
Countless Taotie pilots roared through the skies, setting the World ablaze.
Yet the mastermind was right in front of them.
"Victor Von Doom, I've heard of you. You're an Earthling—why side with the Taotie?"
Tony Stark's face was dark; he could not understand.
"Side? I conquer."
"When I possess the heart of magic I shall become God-Emperor and rewrite the Westview Illusion. Whoever stands in my way is my enemy."
Doctor Doom grinned, summoning an aurora shield. His sorcery rivaled Doctor Strange, his tech matched Tony Stark.
He was the perfect fusion of magic and science.
Even the Ashura Trinity, the triple evil, favored him. As Sorcerer Supreme of the Hazaar dimension he would join the Seven Realms War.
"If I kill you now, you can't enter the war—one rival less?"
Linn's lips curled.
He gripped the heart of magic and hurled a vortex of energy straight at Doom!
He sensed the threat: Victor Von Doom had been pulling strings from the shadows all along.
Was this the true final boss?
"You don't know how to use the heart of magic."
"That will be your downfall."
Doctor Doom's laugh was cold.
A shield appeared, blocking the beam. Cosmic law: every force has its opposite.
The opposite of magic is the Void.
"Void Engine?"
Space-Time Rose spotted it, eyes flashing with alarm.
"Correct. I've mastered Death God Karl's knowledge. Science and magic are one, and I am the Void incarnate."
Victor Von Doom sneered.
Yet his form faded—only a greeting. He still needed the amulet of agamotto to finish the ritual!
Chapter 135: One Against a Crowd!
"Linn, the Taotie Civilization is invading!"
"Is this also something woven from Chaos Magic?"
Captain America Steve's eyes showed worry.
The Taotie fleet appeared all over the World, with swarms of aircraft circling and launching fierce attacks on densely populated cities.
The scale far exceeded the Battle of New York!
Because the Battle of New York was limited to New York, and it could be resolved just by defeating the Chitaurimothership.
However, the Taotie Civilization's fleet didn't have a Hivemind; even if the mothership were destroyed, the Taotiewould continue to fight.
The Taotie were black all over, looking like curly-haired baboons, but they wore aerospace armor and had constitutions different from ordinary people.
Their technology level was comparable to the Chitauri. Wherever they went, almost nothing was left alive. Large-scale casualties occurred globally, and the Security Council was also asking for help.
"It seems... we can only defeat them one by one. The Dragon Squad will handle San Francisco, the Xionbing Company will handle Asia, and the Avengers will head to New York."
"Captain England will head to Great Britain."
Captain America gave the instructions; with his rich strategic experience, this was the best deployment.
"Linn, you have the heart of magic, and even you can't deal with the Taotie?"
Dr. Banner frowned.
He had seen the power of the heart of magic and believed that using it would be absolutely reliable!
"To be blunt, the power of the heart of magic is too great; it would cause the Universe to collapse, the Westview Illusion would shatter, and Earth would lose its protection."
Linn sighed.
He had forged the Infinity Stones and the norn holy stoneinto a heart of magic, and he was also sensing the heart of magic.
He even had a premonition that the heart of magic, the heart of the universe, and the transcendence cube could be further synthesized!
Forged into a Multiverse-level treasure!
[sss-rank opportunity mission: Forge the heart of magic, the heart of the universe, and the transcendence cube to obtain the reality controller.]
A line of text bubbles popped up.
Linn's eyes brightened.
His premonition was indeed correct!
"reality controller?"
"Surpassing the heart of the universe, it carries the mission of controlling all reality. It seems that when Thanos got the reality controller, he even devoured the Creator Deity and stood his ground against OAA and The Living Tribunal!"
"Even OAA couldn't subdue Thanos when he held the reality controller; it is an omniscient and omnipotent creation, the controller of the cosmic blueprint!"
Linn was excited.
The heart of magic, the heart of the universe, and the transcendence cube could actually be further forged?
Synthesized into the reality controller?
And he already knew the locations of the heart of the universe and the transcendence cube; the former was guarded by the Cosmic Elders, and the latter was kept by the God Above Gods.
As long as he dealt with Doctor Doom, won the Seven Realms War, and settled the Collision Event, he could look for the heart of the universe, go to Utgard, and forge the reality controller!
"Venerable Lin En, Doctor Doom's residence is in Latvia."
"Perhaps it's time to go to Latvia and make Doctor Doompay the price."
Captain England suggested, holding the sword of divine might, his body surrounded by energy tides, having already recovered his spirits.
"I will go find Doctor Doom myself."
Linn nodded.
Immediately, he tore open a Mystic Gate with his bare hands.
In Latvia, crowds of Taotie were gathered, but they didn't launch an attack, as if treating this place as a base. There were also Demon Soldiers patrolling and robots acting as sentries.
As Linn appeared, the Taotie pressed the alarm and fired energy rays.
However, Linn raised his hand and waved, and ninja soldiers rose from the ground, holding kunai and shuriken, charging fiercely at the Taotie.
Even in the face of a hail of bullets, Linn was unharmed; an invisible force field around his body isolated all attacks.
"Victor Von Doom, I've come for you."
"If you don't appear in three seconds, I will destroy Latvia—your home, your motherland."
Linn's fingertips overflowed with brilliant light, unleashing a Levitation Power that shook the entire territory of Latvia. His mana was endless, almost enough to sink a continent!
"Sorry, Doctor Doom isn't here, only me, Morgana."
A demonic figure appeared, her face painted with cold and elegant makeup, her tight uniform outlining graceful curves, her fair and smooth skin translucent.
Standing atop the dome, the corners of her mouth curled slightly, and her voice was seductive.
She had once visited various countries and spoken closely with leaders, but only Victor Von Doom understood her Ultimate Fear!
So, she chose to cooperate with Doctor Doom and introduced Death God Karl to Doom, allowing Doom to master Super-God Technology!
But Doom was obsessed with magic and had gone to deep-sea waters to find an amulet.
"Demon Queen?"
"You seem to know me?"
Linn's eyes flickered.
The real-life Morgana was even more charming and attractive, and the cold, aloof aura about her also caught his attention.
"Of course, Venerable Lin En, you are the Sorcerer Supreme."
"However, I have also learned a bit of magic, taught to me by Doctor Doom."
Morgana smiled wickedly.
Brilliant light overflowed from her fingertips; she had signed a contract with the Triple Evil and could take out mana loans.
Even the Demon Soldiers were shrouded in black mist.
[s-rank opportunity mission: Conquer the Demon Queen to obtain the loyalty of the demons.]
A line of text bubbles popped up.
A glint of light flashed in Linn's eyes.
Conquer?
Is it the kind of "conquer" I'm thinking of?
The corners of his mouth curled up. Facing the siege of demons and Taotie, his expression was calm and indifferent. His reaction also made Morgana suspicious—was he not afraid at all?
"Venerable Lin En, I am the Demon Queen and have learned witchcraft. If you want to stop my plan, I will eliminate you!"
Morgana's words were threatening, but she was panicking inside, because even Victor Von Doom hadn't given her this feeling—it was as if she were facing Holy Kaisa and being treated like a stray on the side of the road!
"Do you really think you're qualified to challenge me?"
"I'll give you three chances to launch your strongest attacks. If you don't defeat me, you'll obediently become my maid!"
Linn spoke arrogantly, beckoning slightly.
"Maid?"
"Are you insulting me? I am a Queen!"
Morgana gnashed her teeth in hatred.
Then, she summoned the Demon Claws out of thin air and slammed them toward Linn.
This was forged from a cosmic material with indestructible properties, called Dark Silver!
But as the Demon Claws approached, Linn blocked them with just one finger, his eyes overflowing with light.
"One."
Linn yawned, clearly bored. If he really started a massacre, not a single one of these Taotie or demons would be left!
Even a sneeze from him could annihilate the Taotie and demons in a mana storm.
His body was as solid as a rock, immune to all attacks; the combination of the horse and dog talismans meant immortality!
Although he hadn't upgraded the eighteen talismans, the quantitative change led to a qualitative change!
No matter the opponent or enemy, he could stand on equal footing!
He had even seen the Cosmic Celestials in the City of Omnipotence and felt they were nothing more than that—he could kill them if he wanted!
"It's just not necessary."
Linn's gaze was calm.
This left the Demon Queen full of shame and anger. She had never experienced such humiliation. Even Holy Kaisaneeded to be on guard, but Linn handled it with one finger!
"Ato, Thornton, Black Wind, kill him with me!"
Morgana spread her wings and soared, two chains emerging from her sides, entwined with magical sparks and emitting surging black mist.
Ato, the Ancient Sword Demon, attacked with the Sword of Command, his broad fleshy wings creating rolling vortexes.
Thornton, also known as the Crocodile God, possessed a Peak Beast Body and wielded twin axes.
Black Wind, a Sirian, clad in iron armor with a ferocious face, actually caused the sky to darken, turning it into night in an instant.
The T0-level heroes of the Demon Civilization attacked almost at the same time, wanting to put Linn to death!
"To be honest, I underestimated you."
"But the pressure you put on me is only this much."
Linn raised his right hand, making a 'C' shape, without moving an inch.
Chapter 136: Morgana Becomes a Maid!
Ato swung the Sword of Command, slashing out a wave of astral energy through the air.
Thornton swung his twin axes, creating a deafening roar and whipping up an energy vortex.
Black Wind used Spiritual Piercing, targeting a mental explosion in an attempt to make Linn lose health.
A sharp glint flashed in Morgana's beautiful eyes as the Demon Chains spiraled and coiled, binding Linn firmly in place, forcing him to take the full brunt of the damage!
"Is he dead?"
"Long live Queen Morgana!"
"Long live the Demonoids!"
A chorus of shouts rang out.
The Demonoid soldiers cheered like a mountain tsunami, their faces filled with worshipful expressions, viewing Morgana as their savior who had freed them from the enslavement of the Angel Civilization.
However, as the smoke cleared, the voices of the Demonoids fell silent; their mouths hung open, but they couldn't make a single sound.
They were like screaming chickens being throttled by the neck!
"What's the situation?"
"He's actually completely fine?"
"Not even a single hair is missing?"
Ato, Thornton, and Black Wind felt waves of shock crashing in their hearts, nearly questioning their very existence; their wide-eyed stares were as comical as could be!
Even Morgana showed a hint of gravity, for she was out of tricks!
She didn't know what Arcane Arts Linn had used to stand there perfectly intact.
"One more chance."
Linn held up a finger.
Although the strength of the Demonoid civilization was not to be underestimated, that was only true for ordinary people; as the Sorcerer Supreme and the true power player of Midgard, how could his defenses be breached?
If Doctor Doom had made a move, he might have been wary.
But Demon Queen Morgana?
She wasn't even worth one of Morgan Le Fay's fingers!
"I admit defeat."
"I hope you won't harm the Demonoids. I am willing to become your... maid."
A look of dejection appeared in Morgana's beautiful eyes.
She practically spoke through gritted teeth because she truly had no other options!
For the safety of the Demon Legion, she decisively chose to surrender. Could she really lead the Demonoids to their deaths?
"Admitting defeat after only two attacks?"
"Demon Queen? Your title of Queen seems unworthy of its name; being my maid is more fitting."
The corners of Linn's mouth curled up.
Immediately after, Morgana knelt on one knee, while Ato, Thornton, Black Wind, and all the Demonoids bowed, calling Linn their King on the spot.
[You have conquered Morgana and gained the loyalty of the Demonoid civilization.]
A line of text bubbles popped up.
Linn nodded secretly, very satisfied with Morgana's pragmatism; she wasn't like Morgan Le Fay, who insisted on a total fallout before stopping.
In truth, he wasn't a heinous person, but villains often refused the respect they were given.
What was the big deal about bowing and admitting a mistake?
They always had to force him to go to extremes!
"Demon Queen, pass on my command: all Demonoids are to move to the continent of Avalon. Without my instructions, no one is to step out of Avalon in the future."
"Furthermore, whenever you encounter a Taotie, kill it. Don't let Death God Karl off either."
"Do you hear me?"
Linn's eyes flashed like lightning.
Immediately, a dazzling golden ray shot down the aircraft piloted by the Taotie, which erupted into a burst of scorching fire in mid-air.
In his past life, while following the 'Super Seminary' series, he hated the Taotie the most; they weren't even fully evolved, yet they acted like little devils, making him very, very displeased!
"As you command."
Morgana felt a chill in her heart.
At this moment, she truly understood that the Sorcerer Supreme's strength was in no way inferior to Doctor Doom's—perhaps even superior!
If Linn had malicious intentions, he would have silenced her long ago; would it even be her turn to be a maid?
The Demonoid civilization quickly packed their belongings and collectively rushed to the continent of Avalon. Living in Avalon wasn't exactly a form of torture.
Because the environment of Avalon was as picturesque as a poem, like a paradise away from the World.
"Morgana, where did Doom go?"
"You can tell me now."
Linn's tone was cold and hard.
He had scanned Latvia with his spiritual sense but found no trace of Doctor Doom.
This gave him a bad feeling; perhaps Victor Von Doomwas playing a grand game of chess. His wisdom and strategy were among the best of the supervillains!
"Doom went to Lemuria to find the amulet of agamotto. As for his purpose, I'm not very clear."
Morgana answered truthfully.
"The amulet of agamotto?"
Linn's heart tightened.
How did Doom know that the amulet of agamotto would be in the Mutated Race city of Lemuria?
He also needed the amulet to obtain the full inheritance of the Founder!
"Demon Queen, don't try any little tricks behind my back. I have already woven a Soul Seal for you. If you go against my will, your body will explode and you will die."
Linn drew a talisman with his bare hands.
Immediately, it turned into a stream of light and entered her brain, causing Morgana's eyes to widen.
She clearly felt a mental constraint!
She simply could not harbor thoughts of disobedience or betrayal toward Linn.
There was actually such magic? A Soul Seal?
"As you command, my Master."
Morgana chose to submit.
Probably no one could have imagined that the World-famous Demon Queen had actually become a prisoner.
Even if the Demonoids looked indignant, no one dared to act rashly, because the Orcs were watching like tigers!
"The donkey talisman is truly useful."
"The Law of the Beast can command all magical monsters."
The corners of Linn's mouth hooked up.
He relied on the donkey talisman to intimidate the Orcs, who viewed him as the greatest King.
However, the Demonoids were intelligent beings; by controlling Morgana, he controlled the Demonoidcivilization.
Without hesitation, he opened a Mystic Gate and went directly to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, his body's biological field rippling to keep out the currents and pressure.
A violent vortex suddenly whipped up, and in the blink of an eye, he rushed into the deep-sea city, the kingdom of Namo McKenzie.
Talokan!
A vibranium sun was seen suspended, emitting light and radiation to bring brightness to the city.
The Talokans of the deep sea were no different from normal people; they only changed color when they went ashore and needed regular hydration.
"Venerable Lin En?"
"The Mutated Race leader Kro came to my city earlier wanting to seize the Vibranium. Although I repelled him, I was also seriously injured..."
Namo was pale and wrapped in bandages; the seaweed had become a mutated plant that could quickly heal the body, but the trauma he suffered possessed dangerous radiation!
Perhaps Tyrant Kro had cracked the amulet of agamottoand already mastered how to use it.
"Dangerous radiation?"
"It seems this is a kind of... Abyssal Power."
"How can the Mutated Race borrow Abyssal Power?"
"Could it be that the entity Kro is borrowing from is the Black King Knull?"
Linn narrowed his eyes.
Immediately, the horse talisman's Power of Restorationenveloped Namo McKenzie; although it checked the injury, it did not eliminate the radiation.
This raised Linn's alarm.
Because the horse talisman could clear abnormal effects!
How could it have failed this time?
"Could it be that Abyssal Power can suppress totems?"
"It is indeed possible. The black death sword can behead a God, which is enough to prove the point. Has the Black-Clothed Emperor even stretched his hand into the undersea World?"
"Could the contact point of the Collision Event be at the bottom of the sea?"
Linn realized in hindsight.
Subsequently, he gripped the black death sword and attempted to absorb this radiation; as soon as the black death sword appeared, the radiation immediately dissipated.
This also allowed Namo to be healed, and a smile appeared on his face.
"With this divine sword, we should be able to defeat Kroand take back the amulet of agamotto!"
Namo's eyes were filled with worship.
His admiration for the Sorcerer Supreme had reached the level of a fanatic, and his leading the Talokans to directly join Kamar-Taj was undoubtedly a wise move.
"Where is Lemuria?"
Linn frowned.
He had to race against time to get the amulet of agamotto before Doctor Doom and obtain the full inheritance of the Founder.
Otherwise, Doctor Doom would likely use the amulet to shake the Westview Illusion!
The amulet of agamotto.
That was the strongest artifact crafted by the Founder!
It was said that the amulet of agamotto gathered all the wisdom of the Founder and carried a prehistoric totem!
Chapter 137: amulet of agamotto!
Deep sea waters.
Pitch black, gloomy, and damp-cold.
The water pressure reached an intensity unbearable for ordinary people; even Namo and the Talokanil felt a slight sense of breathlessness and suffocation.
The reason why the Mutated Race could escape the pursuit of the Eternals, leaving Namo helpless, was precisely because the deep-sea water pressure was absurdly high, enough to crush a human body.
If Namo didn't possess the x-factor, he likely wouldn't be able to withstand the water pressure, let alone fight in such an environment.
But all members of the Mutated Race had evolved into deep-sea creatures.
Able to adapt to the deep-sea pressure and navigate the environment with ease, they had almost no rivals, turning the deep sea into a forbidden zone!
"Namo, is Lemuria inside this trench?"
Linn's expression was calm.
A Bio-Force Field swirled around his body; even at a depth of ten thousand meters, he felt agile and free because he mastered the Levitation Power, which acted as a form of repulsive force.
The repulsive force and water pressure canceled each other out, causing no harm at all, and it didn't even affect his combat.
However, looking down at the deep-sea chasm before him, a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes.
He could clearly scent a trace of danger; it seemed that within the deep-sea chasm, terrifying creatures were lurking, making one's skin crawl.
He could even clearly distinguish a dark aura within the chasm, along with manifestations of space-time turbulence!
It was possible his prediction had come true: the contact point of the collision between the apocalyptic spacetimeand the Westview Illusion was right here in these deep-sea waters!
"Venerable Lin En, Lemuria is inside, but I cannot guarantee how many of the Mutated Race or how many dangers exist there."
"Because I have never been inside myself."
Namo's face showed a look of shame.
Because his endurance was limited, he had no choice but to endure the pressure of the deep-sea chasm head-on, and the Mutated Race was extremely brutal!
Tyrant Kro's style was also to pull up roots and eliminate all threats; if he fell in the deep-sea waters, who would protect Talokan and the vibranium sun?
"I will cast a spell on you, and you will gain magic power."
Linn drew a talisman with his bare hands, crafting an Arcane Arts script that landed on Namo's forehead.
It also granted him pressure resistance; he clearly felt his body lighten, and his expression showed pleasant surprise.
"Venerable Lin En, what Arcane Arts is this?"
Namo was full of joy; if the Talokanil could also master magic, wouldn't that mean they could fight against the Mutated Race?
Arcane Arts magic could be practiced by anyone.
The only pain point was the need to borrow magic power.
However, for Linn, the eighteen talismans provided infinite endurance, and he had a heart of magic; furthermore, he was the Lord of Avalon, and Avalon was a world of its own!
As long as the Talokanil were willing, he wouldn't refuse to take them as disciples.
As he swam downward and officially entered the deep-sea chasm, he felt a cold aura sweeping toward him, with space riddled with cracks.
Various deep-sea colossi were trying to cross the cracks to enter the plane on the other side and conquer it!
"Wait, something's not right."
"These deep-sea colossi come from another plane, seeming to be the Void Creatures that appeared in the apocalyptic spacetime..."
"They clearly possess the characteristics of the Xenophage."
Linn's pupils constricted slightly.
Immediately, the invisibility power of the Snake Talismanturned him translucent; Namo stayed outside the chasm, as this was only a probe rather than a full-scale war.
But the scene he saw also indicated that the Collision Event had progressed rapidly; the contact point of the two Universes was in Lemuria!
Even the figure of Tyrant Kro appeared before him, with strange light surging across his body and an amulet hanging on his chest, its surface glowing with brilliant gold.
All the deep-sea colossi appeared well-behaved in front of Tyrant Kro, without the slightest sign of agitation.
It was evident that the leader of the deep-sea colossi was Tyrant Kro.
"Fortunately, Doctor Doom didn't get the amulet; it's likely that with this amulet, the cosmic channel was opened, merging the two planes."
Linn analyzed silently.
A cold light flashed in his eyes; the Mutated Race and the deep-sea colossi were so numerous they filled the chasm, and there were even swarms of colossus young returning from the apocalyptic spacetime.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, even he wouldn't have believed that a group of colossi existed within the deep-sea chasm!
Each was comparable to a Leviathan, with appearances featuring marine life characteristics—resembling crabs, shrimp, sharks, and crocodiles—their bodies covered in large scales and possessing magic resistance.
"Kro, it's time."
"Do not forget that I protected the Mutated Race and gave you breathing room to survive in the deep sea!"
A majestic and domineering voice came through.
A burly and fierce figure, as grand as a god and wearing Viking-style armor, had transformed from old to robust; he stood at the entrance of the channel, not yet stepping into Lemuria.
"His Majesty Kur, how could I forget?"
"The Mutated Race will always be loyal to you, but that damned Lord of the Seven Seas has been obstructing me!"
"To completely stabilize the channel between the two worlds, we must obtain the vibranium sun, His Majesty Kur."
Tyrant Kro's tone was ferocious; the grand figure before him was the former God-King of Asgard and Odin's brother, Cul!
The legendary god of fear, suppressed in the Mariana Trench; even while suffering suppression, he could perceive the outside world and had granted Kro divine blood, allowing him to evolve to this level.
"The vibranium sun—I believe you can do it."
"This void raiment, also known as the hero panel, is a gift to you; with it, you shall stand equal to the gods!"
The Serpent's lips curled into a sinister smile.
Then, he threw an active raiment in front of Kro; as Krodonned the void raiment, his pupils couldn't help but glow with strange colors, and he raised a hand to stir up an energy tide, his combat power significantly enhanced.
This was a product of the apocalyptic spacetime; the young girl Bai Ya also had one, similar to a Symbiote, capable of strengthening the host's physique!
However, this one was personally refined by the Serpent, blessed with Rune Magic, and it gave Tyrant Kro a second life, his aura surging steadily!
"Thank you, His Majesty Kur."
Tyrant Kro bowed his head.
He would lead the deep-sea colossi to seize the vibranium sun and, using the radiation from the vibranium sun, tear through the spatial veil.
This would bridge a cosmic bridge.
Allowing the army from the apocalyptic spacetime to enter Lemuria directly!
The Serpent, who had been teleported away, had already dominated the apocalyptic spacetime with his invincible fear divine power, assisted by the Superior Iron Man, emphasizing both technology and magic!
"Kro, you must be careful of the Sorcerer Supreme, Linn!"
"He defeated the Heavenly Hammer Emissary, beat the Goddess of Death, and even banished the Demon Lord; perhaps he has already noticed the deep sea and discovered the contact point of the collision!"
Cul Borson's gaze was dark.
If not for Linn's interference, he would have long since restored his divine power, overthrown Odin's rule, and become the leader of the Nine Realms!
"Linn? He's nothing but trash; he's arrived in the deep sea, and fighting in this environment, his magic will all fail."
"Even if he appears in Lemuria, he won't pose any threat, and I will suck him dry, turning him into a mummy!"
Tyrant Kro's confidence was bursting, especially after receiving the void panel, making him appear ignorant and fearless.
This caused a cold smile to play on Linn's lips.
"Suck me dry? Turn me into a mummy? You really dare to boast."
Linn revealed his form, his Bio-Force Field pushing back the water and perfectly neutralizing the deep-sea pressure as he faced Tyrant Kro and the swarms of deep-sea colossi alone.
They were about to provoke him on his own turf; if he still held back, wouldn't he be a fool?
Besides, the amulet of agamotto was right there before his eyes!
He flicked his fingers, and the Levitation Power stirred up a vortex that enveloped Tyrant Kro, snatching the amulet from a distance!
In the blink of an eye.
The amulet of agamotto was held in his palm; feeling the surge of Arcane Arts aura, the corners of his mouth turned up.
But the Serpent and Tyrant Kro's expressions changed repeatedly, their eyes widening, clearly not expecting Linnto be right there in Lemuria!
Just when did he arrive?
And how much of their secrets had he overheard?
Chapter 138: Annihilating the Mutated Race!
The amulet of agamotto is acquired!
A smile appeared on Linn's face.
Furthermore, the eye of agamotto on his chest and the orb of agamotto were emitting a resonant hum.
Resonating with the amulet, they formed an Arcane Artsforce field, and as the holder, he was the primary beneficiary.
A wealth of knowledge and wisdom appeared in his mind out of nowhere.
He gained a brand-new understanding of Arcane Arts, Sanskrit, and incantations.
This was because the three holy relics of Agamotto were not forged during the same period; they represented Ancestor Agamotto's early, middle, and late years respectively.
As the years passed and his experiences grew, they came to carry different mysteries.
Only a Sorcerer Supreme is worthy of receiving the Ancestor's full inheritance.
However, Linn did not complete the ritual immediately, because the Mutated Race and the Deep Sea Behemoths had already launched their attack.
Even Cul stood at the entrance of the passage between the two worlds with a ferocious expression; an invisible membrane faintly prevented him from coming forward.
"Damned Sorcerer Supreme!"
"You target me time and time again—what is this grudge between us?"
"I want you dead!"
Cul let out a roar, and divine power spread forth, shaking the deep-sea city. The surrounding matter crumbled, flickering into dust in the blink of an eye.
"Idiot."
But Linn raised a single finger and calmed all the anomalies!
"What is this?"
"magic... the heart of magic? You actually possess the heart of magic?"
Cul's pupils constricted violently like needles.
He keenly sensed that Linn had become an incarnation of magic, capable of commanding the elements, making them serve him and rearranging them according to his aesthetic.
However, to forge the heart of magic, one needed not only the norn holy stone but also the six Infinity Stones. When had Linn collected all the stones?
Unease welled up in his heart. To prevent Linn from delaying his plans, he directly dissipated into smoke; he and the Ultimate Iron Man would completely dominate the end-times space-time!
He would turn all life into his puppets and soldiers!
Even the Black-Clothed Emperor had reached a cooperation and alliance with him. The Xenophage would also appear, manifesting their own void cloaks!
He would form a Void Legion, leading the residents of the end-times to win the collision war and become the overlord of both worlds!
"Linn, even if you possess the heart of magic, you may not necessarily win for sure. The existence of the heart of magic is itself a curse."
Cul Borson sneered.
But Linn's senses were sharp, and he couldn't help but frown.
"Curse?"
"What curse?"
Linn narrowed his eyes.
He hadn't yet discovered any curse within the heart of magic.
Could this be a lie from the god of fear?
Linn dismissed it with a smile. Facing the Mutated Raceand the Deep Sea Behemoths, he raised his hand and gripped the black death sword. He withstood the extreme water pressure, his expression unchanged.
With one swing of the sword!
The Deep Sea Behemoth charging at him was sliced open directly from head to tail!
Pfft!
Thick blood flowed, mixing with the deep sea and obscuring the Mutated Race's vision, but the Mutated Race absorbed the blood and actually began to evolve.
This made Linn raise an eyebrow.
The Mutated Race!
Created by the Celestial Supreme Arishem.
Born with the ability for infinite evolution, they could absorb genes and life energy. The Tyrant Kro was the best among them, with void panels covering his body and sharp steel bristles all over his surface.
"Sorcerer Supreme, I didn't expect you to appear in the deep-sea kingdom, my Lemuria."
"Did Namo inform you? That bastard makes me furious."
"But I will get the vibranium sun, completely tear through the spatial veil, and build a cosmic bridge for the two worlds. His Majesty Kur will also return."
"Everything you are familiar with will be utterly destroyed!"
The Tyrant Kro had a ferocious look.
Golden lines appeared on his fists as cosmic energy condensed into a solid form, and he suddenly lunged at Linn!
Vortices rose all around, and the deep-sea water pressure increased again. Only the Mutated Race and the behemoths could adapt to this environment and fight in the deep-sea domain.
However, a roar came from the distance. Namo, leading his people, also appeared in Lemuria; he had been listening nearby earlier.
Knowing that Kro wanted to obtain the vibranium sun had especially provoked Namo's anger.
He thrust his Vibranium spear, forcing Kro back. A look of ferocity flashed across his face as his tone turned cold, making a solemn declaration.
"Kro, the vibranium sun does not belong to you!"
"The Mutated Race will also go extinct here!"
Namo let out a war cry and led the Talokan people in a charge. With Linn's rune protection, they were enough to withstand the deep-sea water pressure and exert their full combat power.
Water mines exploded one by one.
Causing the Mutated Race and Deep Sea Behemoths to let out cries of pain, but it didn't shake their foundation—it was just some superficial wounds!
"Namo, you're just trash, a mere Joker. You actually sought outside help?"
"Did you think the Sorcerer Supreme could protect you?"
"The vibranium sun will surely be mine. Did you think the Mutated Race hadn't infiltrated Talokan?"
The Tyrant Kro let out an evil laugh.
He had long ago sent the Mutated Race to lie in ambush near Talokan. Once they found Namo had left, they would seize the vibranium sun!
Perhaps Talokan had already suffered a crushing defeat, and the vibranium sun was on its way!
And once he obtained the vibranium sun, he could absorb the light and radiation of the Vibranium, tear the spatial veil with his bare hands, and completely open the barrier between the two worlds.
As for the amulet of agamotto?
Even if it was lost, it wouldn't matter.
Because he had already mastered the knowledge within the amulet!
"Agamotto, listen to our kind. The Seven Rings of Raggadorr protect the body. Let the Arcane Arts play music for me!"
Kro spread his arms.
Immediately, seven rings appeared around him, emitting a rainbow luster. Arcane Arts energy, shaped like a woven net, enveloped Namo in an instant.
A series of explosions and booms caused the deep-sea waters to vibrate, and the Impact waves kicked up a tsunami.
Linn frowned slightly.
"This is Arcane Arts magic. Kro actually knows the Arcane Arts? Because of the Ancestor's amulet? But how did he do it?"
Linn's gaze swept around.
He hadn't forgotten his original purpose—he had come in pursuit of Doctor Doom. It was likely Doctor Doom who had helped the Tyrant Kro.
It was even possible that Doctor Doom had deciphered the incantations on the amulet but discarded it.
"Victor Von Doom wants to become God Emperor. Could it be that the amulet of agamotto records the method for ascending to godhood?"
Linn's gaze was sharp.
Immediately, he propped up the Imprint Dimension, and prism-fragment-like matter appeared in the deep-sea domain.
The Imprint Dimension.
Independent from the reality plane.
No matter what form of combat occurred, it would not affect reality in the slightest.
However, the Tyrant Kro showed a strange smile. The void panels emitted a hiss, golden lines appeared on his fists, and in the blink of an eye, he crushed the Projection Space!
"Venerable Lin En, it seems I am more suited than you to serve as the Sorcerer Supreme."
"I have already mastered the forbidden arts created by Agamotto, thanks to Doctor Doom."
The Tyrant Kro's face was full of contempt.
He had no fear of any form of Arcane Arts magic!
"Is that so?"
The corners of Linn's mouth curled up.
The eighteen talismans faintly flickered in his pupils, and a phantom shadow appeared circling behind him. A dazzling totem mark crushed the deep-sea waters in an instant.
Like Moses parting the Red Sea, the water flow receded of its own accord, leaving space for Linn to move. He hovered in mid-air, looking at the stranded Deep Sea Behemoths with a cold light in his eyes.
One sword strike!
The Deep Sea Behemoth let out a cry of sorrow, its body covered in a dense network of cracks, and it instantly disintegrated into a pile of shredded meat!
The eye of agamotto, the orb of agamotto, and the amulet of agamotto.
They were also summoned by him, resonating and responding to each other. The Arcane Arts aura poured out and grew, forming a torrent of magical power that made Kro's eyes bulge.
"What is this?"
"No!"
"Don't you dare think you can stop me! The Mutated Raceis the immortal existence, while you, this Mutant, are just an ugly defect!"
The Tyrant Kro's eyes were bloodshot. The void panels merged with him, and in the blink of an eye, he turned into a giant beast and lunged fiercely at Linn.
However, Linn pressed down with a single finger!
The giant beast Kro was frozen in place. Crimson Chains swept over, binding Kro firmly!
Chapter 139: Apocalypse! (Seeking Gold Tickets)
Tyrant Kro merged with the Void Panel, completely transforming into a Void Creature, thinking that this would allow him to contend with Linn.
But with a press of a finger, Linn froze the giant beast Kro in place, as crimson chains bound him.
Bang!
The chains erupted with scorching fire qi, tearing the giant beast Kro apart. His body turned into minced meat and debris, blending with the deep-sea soil, filling the vision with vibrant red.
[You have defeated Kro and gained Namo's loyalty.]
A line of text bubbles popped up.
Namo and the Talokan people couldn't help but get excited. With the kingdom's hidden threat resolved, they were willing to give their lives for Linn.
"Long live Venerable Lin En!"
"Long live Talokan!"
The corners of Linn's mouth curled up as his fingertips flicked. Invisible Levitation Power poured out, freezing the Mutated Race and deep-sea giant beasts in place, leaving them for Namo to finish off.
In a short time, the trouble was dealt with.
But when he used Arcane Arts to try and erase this cosmic passage, he suddenly frowned.
"It seems... the contact point of the Collision Event is immovable. The cosmic bridge will still appear, just delayed slightly. Residents of the end times will all invade."
Linn's expression became solemn.
Even the horse talisman could not repair the cosmic passage.
It was clear that the eighteen talismans could only act on a single Universe and could not yet affect the Multiverse.
The heart of magic was the same, belonging to the rank of single-Universe artifacts.
However, the power of the reality controller was enough to rewrite the Multiverse!
Even the Creator Deity and The Living Tribunal stood in awe of the reality controller!
"Compared to the transcendence cube, the heart of the universe is easier to get a hold of."
Linn's eyes were wise.
He would go to Sakaar and force the Grandmaster to reveal the location of the heart of the universe, and then take it!
With the heart of the universe in his left hand and the heart of magic in his right,
He could charge into Utgard, make the God Above Godspay the price, force him to hand over the transcendence cube, end the infinite loop of Ragnarok, and completely liberate the Nine Realms.
"Venerable Lin En, Doctor Doom... he seized the vibranium sun. The Vibranium in the deep-sea realm possesses a kind of active intelligence..."
"It has been growing and evolving for two and a half million years."
Namo's face was full of sorrow.
He had received information from his subjects that while they were clashing with the Mutated Race, Doctor Doom, Victor Von Doom, had actually snatched the vibranium sun!
"Active Vibranium?"
"So... Doctor Doom's goal was the vibranium sun all along?"
"What is the point of him snatching this vibranium sun?"
Linn frowned.
He thought that by stopping Doctor Doom and getting the amulet of agamotto ahead of time, he could make Doctor Doom give up.
But Doctor Doom had deceived Morgana!
Vibranium that had been growing and evolving for two and a half million years brought light and radiation to the deep-sea kingdom; it must possess a unique energy.
Perhaps Victor Von Doom knew exactly where the Vibranium came from, which is why he snatched the vibranium sun!
"Namo, I hope you can lead Talokan to guard this cosmic passage. If any unexpected situation arises, crush this magic crystal, and I will be notified."
Linn opened his palm, and overflowing energy light condensed into a crystal.
The methods taught by Master Grantham almost never went out of style.
"Understood, Venerable Lin En."
Namo nodded.
Immediately after, he watched as Linn entered the Mystic Gate. Once Linn left the deep-sea realm, the surrounding waters surged back in.
Everything returned to its original state.
At the same time.
Avalon.
Linn stepped out.
He saw the Demon Queen Morgana clutching her arm, her expression showing some pain as she faced a group of Angels and cursed angrily.
"Kaisa, you bitch! You actually launched a sneak attack?"
"Do you know who is backing me?"
A flash of pride crossed Morgana's beautiful eyes.
In front of her, a floating throne stood tall. Seated upon it was a blonde woman with skin so fair and translucent that she remained breathtakingly beautiful even without makeup.
Beside her, Angel warriors with pure white wings held Flaming Swords. To crush the Demon civilization and prevent the spread of fallacies, the Angels had descended upon Avalon.
"The former Apocalypse King, now the Demon Queen, reduced to a maid?"
"You actually have such a hobby?"
Holy Kaisa's voice was cold and aloof, with a hint of playfulness. She was clad in mithril battle armor, her slender fingers lightly tapping the armrest.
When she learned this news, she couldn't help but feel surprised.
After all, the Demon Queen Morgana would almost never submit to anyone, yet she had bowed before the Sorcerer Supreme?
Just what was the background of this Sorcerer Supreme?
"Could it be that the Sorcerer Supreme who subdued you is named Ancient One? I've heard that name, but she is also a woman; she shouldn't have such a perverse taste."
Holy Kaisa's expression was amused.
Until Linn appeared before the Angels.
"The Ancient One has retired, and I have taken over the position of Sorcerer Supreme. My name is Linn, and Midgard is my territory."
"And you, without permission, have trespassed into Avalon and injured my maid. Are you planning to rebel?"
"Kaisa."
Linn's words were blunt.
This made Morgana and the demons very excited.
After all, they had already witnessed the Sorcerer Supreme's strength!
[s-rank opportunity mission: Conquer Holy Kaisa to gain the loyalty of the Angels.]
A line of text bubbles popped up.
Linn narrowed his eyes.
"Conquer?"
"The Angel Civilization does have considerable strength and a presence in various galaxies. It seems to be the Tenth Realm outside the Nine Realms!"
Linn knew of ancient secrets.
The World Tree birthed ten Planets. After Odin became the God-King, because the Angels provoked him, he severed the Tenth Realm from the World Tree.
That was the Angel Civilization!
However, Linn wondered if this Angel Civilization truly came from the Tenth Realm.
But Holy Kaisa's status was like a stabilizing pillar, restraining Death God Karl. If Holy Kaisa fell, Death God Karl would have his way.
Leading the way for Void Creatures!
In the near future, the Westview Illusion would also fall, becoming the territory of Void Creatures, polluted by Abyssal Power, and Knull would also appear.
"Sorcerer Supreme, you took Morgana as a maid. It looks like you crave her body, but in reality, it's to protect her, isn't it?"
"But you have violated the Justice Order. Demons are to be executed by everyone. By associating with the Demon Queen, you will also be an enemy of the Angels."
Kaisa's beautiful eyes shifted.
A white light flickered in her eyes; she was clearly using the Eye of Insight to examine Linn's background.
However, she suddenly looked shocked because even the Eye of Insight could not see through Linn!
Linn's body structure was not made of any known conceptual data; it was more like a type of quantum matter, exceeding her understanding.
It also exceeded the scanning range of the celestial computer.
The Sacred Knowledge Vault.
This was a celestial computer researched by the Angel Civilization, possessing supercomputing power to deduce civilizations. It could also predict the future to a certain extent and simulate past facts.
But it was useless against quantum!
Because quantum itself is a state of superposition.
Like Schrodinger's cat, both alive and dead.
Therefore, even the Sacred Knowledge Vault could not judge what level Linn had reached, which was exactly the problem!
"Kaisa, can your Justice Order even govern Kamar-Taj? Who do you think you are?"
"The war between Angels and Demons bores me. I will give you a chance now. If you can defeat me, Morgana is yours to kill or do as you please."
"If you lose, the Angels must declare a ceasefire and follow my orders from now on!"
Linn's eyes were like lightning.
He had no time to bicker with Holy Kaisa. He needed to find Doctor Doom in time to prevent him from using the vibranium sun and doing things that would harm the World.
"Shut up!"
"You think you're qualified to challenge Queen Kaisa?"
A sharp, delicate shout came.
Kaisa's Sacred Wings, named Angel Yan and AngelZhixin, both beautiful and powerful, stepped forward holding Flaming Swords.
But Linn shook his head.
"Noisy."