Chapter 320
However, that evil power displayed astonishing resilience.
It snorted coldly, and Dark Power surged out, instantly breaking free from Diana's Lasso of Truth.
At the same time, it waved its hand to block Carol's Photon Energy attack, and Barbara's sword was also deflected by an invisible force from it.
"Is that all you've got?" the evil power mocked, its voice filled with disdain for Hode and his four companions.
Hode's heart sank; he knew this enemy was far stronger than they had imagined.
But he also understood that the intimacy and trust between the five of them were their most powerful weapons.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within, while searching for the enemy's weakness.
Just then, Wanda suddenly shouted, "Hode, I've found its energy core!"
Hode was overjoyed; he immediately adjusted his attack direction according to Wanda's "705u.com-53 Reading Club" instructions.
His fist smashed toward the core of that evil power like a meteorite, and this time, the enemy clearly hadn't expected Hode's attack to be so accurate.
Its figure swayed, revealing a weakness.
Seeing this, Diana, Carol, and Barbara immediately seized the opportunity.
Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around the "wrist" of that power once again.
This time, she used all her strength, attempting to bind the enemy firmly.
Carol's Photon Energy transformed into a beam of light, striking directly at the enemy's "head" in an attempt to disrupt its thinking and control center.
Barbara swung her sword toward the "leg" of that power; her sword speed was lightning-fast, severing the "leg" of that power in an instant.
The evil power let out a miserable scream, its Dark Powerbeginning to disorder; it had clearly been severely wounded.
Hode and the others looked at each other and smiled; they knew they had finally found the enemy's weakness and had successfully delivered a fatal blow.
However, the evil power did not perish there.
It suddenly erupted with an even more powerful force, which, like a surging undercurrent, instantly engulfed Hodeand the others once again.
They felt as if their bodies were bound by an invisible force, unable to move.
"Oh no!" Hode inwardly cried out.
He knew that if they couldn't quickly break free from the shackles of this force, they would be defeated by the enemy in one fell swoop.
Just at this critical moment, Hode once again felt a powerful force surging within his body.
This power originated from his intimacy with Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara; it was the crystallization of their love.
He took a deep breath, trying hard to mobilize this power to break free from the restraints.
His eyes shone with a determined light, as if he had already seen the hope of victory.
At the same time, he also transmitted a powerful force to Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, trying to help them break free.
The four of them instantly felt Hode's encouragement and power, and they also struggled to break free from the restraints, continuing to launch fierce attacks on the enemy.
Hode and the others worked together again; their attacks were as fierce as a storm, catching the evil power off guard.
Under the fierce attacks of Hode and his group, the body of that evil power began to collapse gradually, its Dark Powerdissipating rapidly like a deflating balloon.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, the evil power suddenly turned into a wisp of black smoke, attempting to flee the scene.
How could Hode and his group let it escape so easily? They immediately pursued it.
"Don't run!" Hode shouted.
His speed instantly increased to the limit, and he caught up with the black smoke in the blink of an eye.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara followed closely behind, their eyes shining with a determined light.
Seeing this, the black smoke immediately accelerated, trying to shake off Hode and his group.
However, Hode and his group pursued relentlessly, their hearts filled with the desire for victory and trust in each other.
After a thrilling chase, Hode and his group finally cornered the black smoke.
Seeing this, the black smoke immediately turned into a dark vortex, attempting a final struggle.
However, Hode and his group did not give it any chance.
The five of them launched an attack simultaneously, completely destroying the dark vortex.
With the dissipation of the evil power, the surrounding space gradually returned to calm.
Hode and his group looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with joy and pride.
They knew they had once again guarded the power of the artifact and protected the balance of the Multiverse.
At the same time, they also gained a deeper understanding of the intimacy and trust between them.
However, just when they were preparing to celebrate their victory, a mysterious voice sounded in the void again: "Hode, although you have won the battle again, the crisis of the Multiverse has not been completely resolved.
There are more challenges waiting for you to face; only by constantly improving your own strength can you truly save this World."
Hode and his group looked at each other, seeing the shock and anticipation in each other's eyes.
They knew a new journey was about to begin, and they would face even more arduous challenges.
But they also believed that as long as they worked together and moved forward bravely, nothing could stop their progress.
"We are ready," Hode said firmly.
His eyes shone with determination and courage, as if he had already seen future victory.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also nodded, their eyes also shining with a determined light.
They knew that as long as they had love and faith in their hearts, nothing could stop their progress.
Thus, Hode and his group embarked on their journey again, heading toward unknown realms.
They would continue to explore the mysteries of the God's domain, seeking and mastering the power of more artifacts.
And in this process, the intimacy and trust between them would also continue to improve, becoming the greatest motivation for their progress.
However, just at the moment they embarked on their new journey, an unprecedentedly powerful aura suddenly appeared in their perception...
Chapter 420: Instantly engulfing the five of them
Hode's heart sank; that powerful aura was like the breath of an ancient beast, heavy and oppressive, making him alert instantly.
He turned to look at Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, finding their faces also full of seriousness and vigilance.
"What is this?" Wanda frowned deeply, her magicperception trying its best to explore the source of that aura, but it seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier.
"Whatever it is, it's not simple." Diana gripped her Lasso of Truth tightly, her eyes firm, the ancient divine power on her body faintly resonating, as if ready to face unknown challenges at any time.
Carol's Photon Energy surged around her; she looked up at the sky, as if she could pierce through layers of space and look directly at the source of that aura.
"I feel an unprecedented power; this power… is too ancient and too powerful."
Barbara gripped her Energy Sword, the tip of the blade gently scratching a crack on the ground, her eyes cold and focused.
"Whatever it is, we cannot let it threaten this World."
Hode took a deep breath; he felt the determination and courage from his companions, as well as the power brought by the intimacy between them.
He knew this power would be their greatest reliance in facing unknown challenges.
"We must be careful," Hode whispered, his eyes sweeping over everyone to ensure they all understood the danger ahead.
The five quickly adjusted their states, preparing to welcome a possible battle.
Just then, that powerful aura suddenly became more intense, as if an invisible force was approaching them.
"It's here," Wanda suddenly said, her magic runes flashing in her hands, forming defensive barriers.
Almost simultaneously, a dark figure slowly walked out of the void.
The figure was tall and majestic, surrounded by black mist, as if it were a demon crawling out of the abyss.
"Are you the ones trying to stop me?" The figure let out a low wailing sound, its voice filled with disdain for Hodeand his group.
"We are Guardians, and we won't let you threaten this World."
Hode stepped forward, his eyes shining with a determined light, staring fearlessly at the dark figure.
The dark figure sneered, its body suddenly splitting apart, turning into countless shadows rushing toward Hode and his group.
Those shadows were like tangible darkness, carrying bone-chilling cold and destructive power.
"Look out!" Wanda shouted, her magic runes quickly weaving into a large net, attempting to block the attack of those shadows.
Diana's Lasso of Truth also swung out, accurately entangling a few shadows, attempting to bind them.
However, those shadows were like smoke, easily breaking free from the lasso.
Carol's Photon Energy erupted at this moment, transforming into a brilliant light that illuminated the surrounding space.
Where the light passed, the shadows dissipated one after another, but more shadows surged out from the void, as if endless.
Barbara's Energy Sword swung like lightning, each strike cutting a deep crack, hacking the approaching shadows into fragments.
However, those fragments quickly reorganized and rushed toward them again.
Hode's heart sank; he knew this couldn't go on.
He had to find the weakness of these shadows to completely eliminate them.
Just then, he suddenly felt a warm force from Wanda.
That force was like the spring sunshine, piercing through the haze in his heart, making him understand something instantly.
"Intimacy… is the source of our power," Hode silently mused, his eyes flashing with enlightenment.
He took a deep breath, trying hard to mobilize the power brought by his intimacy with Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara.
That power surged within him, as if forming an invisible shield, repelling those shadows one after another.
At the same time, he also transmitted a powerful force to Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, trying to help them better cope with the shadows' attack.
The four of them instantly felt Hode's encouragement and power, and their attacks became more fierce and accurate.
Under the fierce attacks of Hode and his group, those shadows began to dissipate gradually.
However, the dark figure did not give up there.
It condensed its body again, the black mist surrounding it becoming thicker and more violent.
"Do you think you can defeat me like this? Too naive," the dark figure sneered, its eyes flashing with cruelty and arrogance.
Saying this, it suddenly waved its arm, and a powerful Dark Power rushed toward Hode and his group.
That power was like a surging undercurrent, carrying World-destroying strength.
Hode and his group looked at each other, seeing the determination and resolve in each other's eyes.
They knew they could not retreat at this moment.
The five of them launched an attack simultaneously, gathering their respective powers together to form a brilliant light.
The light collided with the Dark Power, erupting with a deafening roar.
Under the huge impact, Hode and his group retreated several steps.
However, they were not injured; instead, they became even more intimate because of this joint attack.
The dark figure also received a significant impact; its figure swayed slightly, and the black mist began to become disordered.
"Now's the time!" Hode shouted, his body like an arrow released from a bow, rushing straight toward the dark figure.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also followed closely behind, their eyes shining with a determined light.
The five worked together again; their attacks were as fierce as a storm.
Under the fierce attacks of Hode and his group, the body of the dark figure began to collapse gradually, the black mist dissipating rapidly like a deflating balloon.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, the dark figure suddenly turned into a wisp of black smoke, attempting to flee the scene again.
"Don't let it get away!" Hode shouted.
His speed instantly increased to the limit, and he caught up with the black smoke in the blink of an eye.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also followed closely behind, their eyes shining with an unyielding light.
After a thrilling chase, Hode and his group finally cornered the black smoke.
Seeing this, the black smoke turned into a dark vortex again, attempting a final struggle.
However, Hode and his group did not give it any chance.
The five of them launched an attack simultaneously, completely destroying the dark vortex.
With the dissipation of the evil power, the surrounding space gradually returned to calm.
Hode and his group looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with joy and pride.
However, they also knew that this was just the beginning, and there were more challenges waiting for them to face.
Just then, a mysterious voice sounded in the void again: "Hode, although you have won the battle again, the real crisis has just begun.
Only by constantly improving your own strength and mastering the power of more artifacts can you truly save this World."
Hode and his group looked at each other, seeing the shock and anticipation in each other's eyes.
They knew a new journey was about to begin, and they would face even more arduous challenges.
"We are ready," Hode said firmly, his eyes shining with determination and courage.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also nodded, their eyes also shining with a firm light.
Just then, an unprecedented powerful energy fluctuation suddenly came from afar.
That energy fluctuation was as surging as a tsunami, making the five of them, including Hode, instantly feel immense pressure.
"What is that?" Wanda frowned, her magic perception trying its best to explore the source of that energy fluctuation.
However, before they could figure out the source of that energy fluctuation, a powerful force suddenly descended, instantly sweeping the five of them into it...
Chapter 421 We Are All Worried About You
Hode felt his vision go dark, and he was immediately torn by an irresistible force, as if he were a small boat in a storm, likely to be swallowed by giant waves at any moment.
He tried to struggle, but found that everything around him was chaos, and he had even lost his sense of direction.
Just then, a warm hand held his tightly; it was Wanda.
Her voice sounded in Hode's ear, weak but firm: "Don't be afraid, we are together."
This warm power felt like a clear stream, instantly surging through Hode's whole body, allowing his panicked heart to gradually calm down.
He held Wanda's hand back tightly, while simultaneously feeling the presence of the other three—Diana's unquestionable resilience, Carol's blazing, sun-like radiance, and Barbara's calm and bold determination.
Their powers gathered at this moment, forming an invisible bond that tightly connected the five of them.
As this power gathered, the surrounding chaos began to gradually dissipate, and the five of them, including Hode, found themselves in a strange space.
It was full of strange light and energy fluctuations, as if it were a "705u.com-53 Reading Club" unknown Universedimension.
They looked around, vigilantly observing every possible threat.
"Where are we?" Diana asked with a frown, her Lasso of Truth already prepared to deal with any sudden situations.
"I don't know, but this place is definitely not simple."
Carol's Photon Energy surged around her, illuminating a space ahead.
Barbara gripped her Energy Sword, the tip gently touching the ground, feeling the energy fluctuations of this space: "This place is full of unknown power, we must be careful."
Hode took a deep breath.
He felt the uniqueness of this space and also felt the power brought by the intimacy between his companions.
He knew that in this unknown space, they must be more united to find a way out.
Just then, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared before them.
It was a You-Know-Who cloaked in black, with shadows hiding their face, making it impossible to see their true appearance.
But their eyes revealed a depth and mystery, as if they could see through everything.
"Welcome to my domain, Hode, and your companions."
The You-Know-Who's voice was deep and magnetic, as if possessing a magic that made people uncontrollably attracted.
"Who are you? Why did you bring us here?"
Hode asked vigilantly, his eyes shining with a wary light.
The You-Know-Who smiled slightly, the black robe fluttering gently in the wind: "I am the Guardian of this space, and also your guide for the future."
"Although you won the previous battle, the real crisis has just begun."
"Only by constantly improving your own strength and mastering the power of more artifacts can you truly save this World."
The five of them, including Hode, looked at each other, seeing the shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
They knew that what this You-Know-Who said might be true, but they also understood that all of this required them to explore and verify for themselves.
"Then, why did you choose us?"
Wanda frowned, her magic perception trying its best to explore the background of this You-Know-Who.
The You-Know-Who smiled, not answering Wanda's question directly: "Because you possess extraordinary power and potential, as well as firm belief and courage."
"I believe that you can become the Guardians of this World, saving it from danger."
As they spoke, the You-Know-Who waved their hand, and a strange power surged out, turning into a beam of light that shot towards the five of them, including Hode.
They felt their vision blur, and then discovered that their minds were filled with some strange knowledge and memories—information about this space, about artifacts, and about future crises.
The five of them, including Hode, looked at each other, feeling the power and mystery of this force.
They knew that this power would help them better cope with future challenges.
"Now, you have mastered enough knowledge and power."
The You-Know-Who's voice sounded again, "But the real test is still ahead."
"Only by constantly training and improving yourselves can you truly master the power of the artifacts and become the Guardians of this World."
As they spoke, the You-Know-Who's figure gradually became blurred, and finally disappeared into a flash of light.
The five of them, including Hode, felt their vision blur, and then found that they had returned to the original space.
They looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with expectation and determination.
They knew that a new journey was about to begin, and they would face even more arduous challenges.
"Are we ready?" Hode asked, his eyes shining with determination and courage.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara all nodded, their eyes also shining with a firm light: "We are ready."
Just then, an unprecedented powerful energy fluctuation suddenly came from afar.
This energy fluctuation was more powerful and mysterious than any force they had encountered before, as if it contained the power to destroy the World.
The five of them, including Hode, looked at each other, seeing the shock and vigilance in each other's eyes.
They knew that this energy fluctuation was definitely not simple, and it was very likely one of the future crises that the You-Know-Who had mentioned.
"What is that?" Wanda frowned, her magic perception trying its best to explore the source of that energy fluctuation.
However, before they could figure out the source of that energy fluctuation, a powerful force suddenly descended, instantly sweeping the five of them into it.
This force was more powerful and violent than any force they had encountered before, as if it were going to tear them to pieces...
Hode felt his vision go dark, and he immediately lost consciousness.
In the moment before losing consciousness, he heard the shouts of his companions and felt the power brought by the intimacy between them.
He knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they would encounter in the future, as long as they were united, nothing could stop their progress.
When Hode woke up again, he found himself in a strange environment.
Everything around him was desolate ruins, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder smoke.
He tried to stand up, but found his body abnormally weak, as if all his strength had been drained.
Just then, a familiar voice sounded in his ear: "Hode, you're awake!"
Hode turned to look, and saw Wanda standing anxiously by his side, her face full of worry and concern.
Her magic runes flickered in her hands, forming warm rays of light that illuminated Hode's face.
"Wanda, what happened to me?" Hode asked weakly, his eyes shining with a look of confusion.
Wanda shook her head, a trace of tears flashing in her eyes: "I don't know, we were all swept into this strange space by that force."
"After waking up, I found you unconscious, so I have been staying by your side."
As she spoke, Wanda held Hode's hand tightly, as if afraid he would leave her again.
Hode felt the warmth and power in Wanda's hand, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.
He knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges he would encounter in the future, as long as Wanda was by his side, he would have enough courage and strength to face everything.
Just then, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also walked over.
Their faces were also full of worry and concern, and seeing Hode wake up, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hode, you're finally awake!"
Diana held the Lasso of Truth tightly, her eyes shining with a firm light, "We were all worried about you."
Carol's Photon Energy surged around her, and she looked up at the sky, as if she could penetrate through layers of space: "We must figure out the situation in this space as soon as possible and find a way out."
Barbara held her Energy Sword tightly, the tip gently carving a crack in the ground: "No matter what place this is, we cannot give up hope."
"We must find a way out and return to the original World."
Hode took a deep breath.
He felt the firmness and courage from his companions.
He knew that in this strange space, they must be more united to find a way out and overcome future crises.
He held Wanda's hand tightly, his eyes shining with determination and courage: "We will definitely get out, no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, we will not give up."
Chapter 422 Welcome to the New World
Hode's words acted like a stimulant, cheering everyone up.
They began to carefully explore this strange space, trying to find any clues that might help them leave.
Wanda used her magic perception to scan the surrounding energy fluctuations, hoping to discover a trace of abnormality to provide clues for their escape.
"The energy fluctuations here are very chaotic, but there seems to be some kind of pattern."
Wanda frowned, trying hard to concentrate, "If we can find the source of this pattern, perhaps we can find a way to get out."
Diana, relying on her combat instincts and Amazontraining, began to check the surrounding ruins, looking for possible exits or hidden mechanisms.
"These ruins look like they have gone through a great war, but the structure remains intact, indicating that there may be unknown secret passages here."
While saying this, she used the Lasso of Truth in her hand to gently tap on a seemingly ordinary wall.
Carol flew into the sky, her Photon Energy shining with brilliant light in the sunlight.
She tried to observe the full picture of this space from a high altitude, looking for any possible breakthrough.
"This space is very large, and the energy fluctuations are abnormally strong, but I feel that there is a force pulling these energies."
"If we can find the source of that force, perhaps we can control these energies and find a way out."
Carol's voice came from the sky, filled with firmness and determination.
Barbara maintained her calmness and boldness.
She gripped her Energy Sword, shuttling through the ruins, vigilantly observing every possible threat.
"We don't know what dangers are hidden here, so everyone must be careful."
"We cannot ignore potential risks because we are eager to get out."
Her eyes were sharp as an eagle, scanning every corner.
Hode looked at his companions, his heart filled with gratitude and admiration.
He knew that each of them was so powerful and brave, and the intimacy and trust between them was their most precious asset.
He held Wanda's hand tightly, feeling the warmth and power coming from her, and an unprecedented determination and courage surged in his heart.
"We will definitely get out, no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, we will not give up."
Hode said firmly again, his eyes shining with an unyielding light.
Just then, Wanda's magic perception suddenly captured a trace of abnormal energy fluctuation.
She turned around abruptly and pointed to a direction in the depths of the ruins.
"Over there, there is a strange energy fluctuation, it's different from all the others."
Her voice was full of tension and expectation.
Everyone immediately rushed towards the direction Wanda pointed.
They passed through patches of ruins and finally arrived in front of a seemingly ordinary stone door.
But when they got close, they felt that the abnormal energy fluctuation was coming from behind the stone door.
"There must be some secret behind this stone door."
Diana said, pushing the stone door open with force, and everyone was immediately sucked in by a powerful force.
When they could see their surroundings clearly again, they found themselves in a room full of strange light and runes.
In the center of the room, a gemstone emitting dazzling light was floating, and that abnormal energy fluctuation was coming from the gemstone.
"This is... the heart of the universe?"
Carol shouted in surprise, her eyes shining with shock and awe.
She had heard of the legend of the heart of the universe, knowing that this was a power sufficient to change the Universe.
"We must be careful, this power is too strong, if we cannot control it, it may bring devastating consequences."
Barbara warned, her Energy Sword already gripped tight, ready to deal with possible danger at any time.
Hode looked at the gemstone, and an inexplicable urge surged in his heart.
He seemed to be able to hear the gemstone whispering, calling him to touch it, to master its power.
He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the gemstone.
Chapter 321
The moment he touched the gem, a powerful force instantly surged into his body. He felt his vision go black, and was immediately swept into the inner World of the gem by an irresistible force.
In this World, Hode saw the birth and destruction of the Universe, and saw the rise and fall of countless stars. He felt the vastness and mystery of the Universe, and also felt his own insignificance and powerlessness in the face of this force.
But just then, he heard the shouts of his companions and felt the power brought by the intimacy between them. He knew he could not give up like this; he had to master this power, for his own sake and for the sake of his companions.
He gripped the gem tightly, using all his strength to resist the force that wanted to devour him. An unprecedented determination and courage surged in his heart, and his eyes flashed with an unyielding light.
Finally, through his persistence, the force was gradually mastered by him. His vision blurred, and he was immediately returned to the real World. The gem in his hand had become a part of his body, and he felt the power and mystery of that force.
"Hode, are you okay?" Wanda asked anxiously, her eyes filled with worry and concern. She felt the changes in Hodeand knew what kind of ordeal he had just experienced.
Hode smiled and shook his head, holding Wanda's hand tightly, his eyes flashing with determination and courage. "I'm fine, and I have obtained the power of the heart of the universe. Now, we have a more powerful weapon to counter future crises."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes also flashing with anticipation and determination. They knew that with Hode's new power, their future was full of infinite possibilities.
Just then, that unprecedentedly powerful energy fluctuation came again. This time, they no longer felt fear or powerlessness, but were filled with anticipation and determination. They knew this was the beginning of their new journey and the first step in countering future crises.
"Are we ready?" Hode asked, his eyes flashing with determination and courage.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara all nodded, their eyes also flashing with firm light. "We are ready."
As they spoke, the five of them embraced tightly, feeling the power brought by the intimacy between them. They knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they would encounter in the future, as long as they stood united, nothing could stop their progress.
Just then, that powerful energy fluctuation suddenly erupted, instantly sweeping the five of them into it. They felt their vision go black, and immediately lost consciousness. But in the moment before losing consciousness, they all felt the determination and courage between them and knew that their road ahead was still long.
When they woke up again, they found themselves in a brand-new space. This space was full of the unknown and mystery, as well as infinite possibilities and challenges. They looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with anticipation and determination. They knew that a new journey was about to begin, and they would move forward together to face future crises and challenges.
"We will definitely succeed," Hode said firmly, his eyes flashing with an unyielding light. His heart was filled with anticipation and confidence for the future, as well as love and trust for his companions.
Just then, a mysterious voice suddenly sounded in their ears: "Welcome to the new World, Hode, and your companions. The challenges here will be even more arduous, but your power will also be even greater. Only by constantly improving your strength and mastering the power of more artifacts can you truly save this World."
Chapter 423: Gaining More Abilities From It
Hode turned to look in the direction the voice came from, but saw only emptiness. The mysterious voice seemed to come from another dimension, elusive. His companions also became alert; Wanda gripped her magic wand, Diana's Lasso of Truth was ready for action, Photon Energy swirled around Carol, and Barbara's Energy Swordglinted with a cold light.
"Who are you? Why did you bring us here?" Hode asked in a deep voice, trying to make his voice sound calm, but his heart was filled with vigilance.
The mysterious voice chuckled, seemingly unsurprised by their reaction. "Who I am is not important; what is important is the challenge you are about to face. This World is on the verge of collapse, and Dark Power is raging. Only you, the people of destiny connected to the artifacts, can stop all of this."
Hode frowned and looked at his companions, seeing the same determination in their eyes. "We will not sit idly by while this World is destroyed. Tell us, what should we do?"
The mysterious voice was silent for a moment, as if weighing their resolve. "In this World, there are seven artifacts scattered, each containing powerful energy. Only by collecting all seven artifacts can you counter the Dark Power. But the artifacts are not easily obtained; they are guarded or hidden in unknown corners. You need to use wisdom, courage, and strength to find them."
"Seven artifacts?" Wanda muttered to herself, her magicperception beginning to try and explore the mysteries of this new World.
Diana said with a firm gaze: "No matter where the artifacts are, we will find them. Amazon warriors never fear challenges."
Carol flew into the air, her gaze scanning the surrounding space, as if to pierce through all obstacles to see where the seven artifacts were. "Then let's begin; time waits for no one."
Barbara maintained her calmness and reminded them: "Let's not act blindly. We should make a plan, search separately, and stay in contact at the same time. This is the most efficient way to find the artifacts."
Hode nodded and looked at his companions, a warm current surging in his heart. He knew that with them, nothing was impossible. "Alright, let's split up, but stay alert. This World is full of unknowns and dangers."
Thus, the five of them split into two groups: Hode and Wanda in one group, and Diana, Carol, and Barbara in the other, setting off in different directions.
Hode and Wanda moved through a dense forest. The trees in the forest were tall and ancient, as if telling the long history of this World. Wanda gripped her magic wand, her magic perception constantly scanning the surrounding energy fluctuations.
"Hode, I feel a strange energy fluctuation ahead, it might be related to an artifact." Wanda suddenly stopped, her brows furrowed, her eyes flashing with caution.
Upon hearing this, Hode immediately became alert. "Then let's approach carefully and see what it is."
They carefully walked through the woods and finally reached the source of the energy fluctuation. A huge stone monument stood in the center of an open space, covered in ancient runes and exuding a mysterious aura.
"Is this an artifact?" Hode asked suspiciously.
Wanda shook her head. She walked up to the stone monument and gently touched the runes with her magicwand. "No, this is not an artifact, but the monument records clues about the artifacts. Look, these runes seem to be guiding us in a certain direction."
Hode leaned closer to the monument and carefully studied the runes, indeed discovering a pattern. He was overjoyed and looked at Wanda. "Then let's follow this guide."
Meanwhile, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were struggling through a desolate desert. Heatwaves rolled through the desert, and sandstorms swept through from time to time, but they did not retreat at all.
"Diana, look over there, there's an ancient ruin, the artifact might be there." Carol said, pointing to a sandcastle in the distance.
Diana nodded, gripping her Lasso of Truth, her eyes flashing with determination. "Then let's speed up, don't let the sandstorm hinder us."
The three of them quickened their pace and finally arrived in front of the sandcastle. The gate of the sandcastle was tightly closed, surrounded by mechanisms and traps.
"Everyone be careful, there might be hidden dangers here." Barbara reminded, her Energy Sword already gripped, ready to deal with any sudden situation at any time.
Diana stepped forward, knocked on the door hard, and shouted loudly: "Is anyone there? We are here to find the artifacts."
After calling several times with no response, Diana pushed the door open, and a powerful force rushed towards them. The three of them immediately became alert and carefully walked into the sandcastle.
Deep inside the sandcastle, they found a huge treasure chest, covered in mysterious runes, identical to the runes on the monument Hode and the others saw.
"This must be one of the artifacts." Carol said excitedly. She was about to step forward to open the chest but was stopped by Barbara.
"Wait, there might be mechanisms around this chest." Barbara said cautiously.
Diana nodded. She carefully observed the runes around the chest and finally found the method to unlock the mechanism. She pressed gently, and the lid of the chest slowly opened, with a dazzling light shooting out from inside.
Just then, Hode and Wanda also arrived in front of a mysterious cave following the guidance on the monument. A powerful energy fluctuation radiated from the cave, and they knew the artifact was inside.
They walked into the cave and saw a huge crystal ball floating in the center of the cave, containing endless power.
"Is this the artifact?" Hode exclaimed.
Wanda nodded. She walked to the crystal ball and reached out to touch it gently. "Yes, I can feel its power. But how do we take it away?"
Hode pondered for a moment, and suddenly thought of the power of the heart of the universe. He closed his eyes, concentrated, and tried to communicate with the heart of the universe. A moment later, he opened his eyes, extended his palm, and the crystal ball slowly flew into his palm.
"We succeeded." Hode said excitedly.
Just then, their communicator suddenly rang; it was Diana's voice. "Hode, Wanda, we also found an artifact, how about you?"
Hode smiled and replied: "We found one too. It seems our luck is good."
The five of them reunited and shared the joy of finding the artifacts. But they knew this was just the beginning; there were still five artifacts waiting for them to find.
They continued their journey, overcoming difficulties one after another with wisdom, courage, and strength. In this process, the feelings between Hode and Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara deepened, their intimacy constantly improved, and Hode also gained more abilities from it.
Finally, after experiencing countless hardships, they collected all seven artifacts. When they brought the seven artifacts together, an unprecedentedly powerful force emerged, completely dispelling the Dark Power.
However, just when they thought everything was over, the mysterious voice sounded again: "Congratulations on successfully saving this World. But your journey is far from over; even greater challenges are waiting for you..."
Chapter 424: Plunging the Whole World Into Panic Again
With the collection of the seven artifacts, a vast and pure energy fluctuation swept across the entire World. The darkness receded rapidly like a tide, and light and hope once again filled the land. Hode stood in the center, feeling this power, his heart surging with indescribable excitement and emotion. He looked around; Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara all appeared extremely exhausted yet incomparably firm, their eyes flashing with the light of victory.
"We did it," Hode said softly, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible trembling. Wanda held his hand tightly, warm magic power passing to him through the contact, as if silently comforting and encouraging him.
"Yes, we did it," Wanda responded, her smile filled with relief and joy. At this moment, Hode felt the intimacy between them deepen by another layer, and a new power quietly awakened within him—that was the depth and mystery derived from Wanda's magic, allowing him to control space and energy more freely.
Diana stepped forward, her Lasso of Truth resting gently on Hode's shoulder; that strength and trust warmed Hode's heart. "Hode, your courage and determination inspired us all. The glory of the Amazon is with you." As her words fell, Hode felt a toughness and power from the ancient earth merge into his body—that was what Dianagave him, allowing him to remain unyielding in the face of any challenge.
Carol flew to Hode's side, Photon Energy jumping around her, illuminating everything around them. "Hode, your wisdom guided us through heavy difficulties. Now, let this light also become a part of you." As Carol spoke, Hode felt an unprecedented power of light and hope. It enhanced his perception, allowing him to perceive more distant futures and more subtle truths.
Barbara looked at Hode with a unique calmness and firmness, her Energy Sword turning into a stream of light and returning to its sheath. "Hode, your planning was meticulous, and your actions were decisive; this was the key to our success. This calmness and strategy will also become your strength." As Barbara's words fell, Hode felt his thinking become clearer, and his tactical layout and emergency response abilities made a qualitative leap.
The four female superheroes, through the constantly deepening intimacy between them and Hode, endowed him with four distinct abilities. These abilities intertwined, making Hode a more comprehensive and powerful warrior.
Just then, members of the Avengers and the Justice Leaguearrived one after another. They witnessed the miracle of this moment, their eyes full of admiration and relief.
"Hode, you not only saved this World, but also let us witness the perfect combination of love and power," Iron Man Tony Stark said, his tone carrying a touch of respect.
"Yes, Hode, you have proven that even in the darkest of moments, love and unity can become our most powerful weapon," Batman Bruce Wayne added, his eyes flashing with approval.
Hode smiled, looking at his companions beside him, his heart filled with gratitude. "This is not my achievement alone; it belongs to all of us. Without you, I could not have come this far."
The celebratory atmosphere did not last long, for everyone knew that although this crisis had been resolved, threats in the Universe would never disappear. To better protect this World, Hode, along with Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, decided to disperse and hide the seven artifacts, with each of the five of them guarding one, while simultaneously strengthening the cooperation between the Avengers and the Justice League to jointly build a more robust defense system.
As days passed, the relationship between Hode and the four female superheroes deepened in the process of jointly safeguarding peace. He explored the mysteries of magicwith Wanda, and each exchange brought their hearts closer, allowing Hode to learn more about the deep-level manipulation of time and space; he trained with Diana, learning the combat techniques of an Amazon warrior, and that strength from the Earth made him even more indestructible; Carol took Hode to roam the Universe, exploring unknown Planets and civilizations; the Photon Energy fused with the new power within Hode, bringing his understanding of the Universe to an unprecedented height; and Barbara's calmness and wisdom, along with the "705u.com-53 Reading Club", allowed Hode to be more adept at strategy and planning, enabling him to make optimal decisions whether facing sudden situations or long-term planning.
However, peaceful days did not last long; an unknown force from the depths of the Universe began to stir. It was powerful and evil, seemingly intending to devour all light. The emergence of this force plunged the entire World into panic once again.
The Avengers and the Justice League assembled quickly. Hode, along with Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, stood on the front line, knowing that this would be an unprecedentedly tough battle.
"Whatever awaits us ahead, we will face it together," Hodesaid firmly, his eyes filled with determination and courage.
Wanda held his hand tightly, her eyes flashing with resolve. "We have always been together, Hode. Neither life nor death can separate us."
Diana, Carol, and Barbara also expressed their stance, their voices filled with strength and conviction. At this moment, Hode felt unprecedented unity and power; he knew that as long as they were united in heart, nothing was impossible to overcome.
The battle was on the verge of breaking out. Hode fought side-by-side with the four female superheroes. Relying on the power granted by the intimacy between them, as well as the strong support of the Avengers and the Justice League, they bravely faced that unknown force.
The battle was exceptionally intense. The Universeseemed to tremble. Light and darkness intertwined, forming a breathtaking scene. Hode displayed unprecedented strength; the four types of power within him fused, forming an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave that surged toward that unknown force.
At this critical moment, a sudden, strange energy fluctuation interrupted the battle. It came neither from Hode and his group nor from that unknown force, but from an entirely unknown source. This energy fluctuation was exceptionally powerful, instantly shrouding the entire battlefield and leaving everyone in a brief state of daze.
When Hode opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar space. All around was void, and Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were nowhere to be seen. His heart tightened, and he hurriedly tried to contact them, only to discover that all communication methods had failed.
"What on earth is going on?" Hode was filled with doubt and anxiety. He knew he could not just sit and wait for death; he had to find his companions and fight that unknown force together.
Just then, a familiar yet strange voice echoed in Hode's mind: "Hode, if you want to find your companions, you must first pass my test. Only by truly understanding the essence of love and power can you save this World."
Hearing this, Hode felt a chill in his heart. He knew this trial would be the most difficult one of his life. But he also understood that for his companions and for this World, he must forge ahead, no matter what awaited him...
Chapter 425 Photon Energy Like Bright Stars
Hode took a deep breath, trying to calm the panic in his heart. He looked around; this void space seemed boundless, and even the concept of time became blurred. He concentrated his spirit, trying to sense that familiar power—the deep magic given by Wanda, the resilience of the Earth passed on by Diana, the bright hope bestowed by Carol, and the calm strategy brought by Barbara. However, in this strange space, these powers seemed to be isolated.
"I must rely on myself," Hode secretly resolved. He began to recall every little thing he had experienced with his companions: those times fighting side-by-side, those words of mutual encouragement, and those deep feelings revealed inadvertently. These memories were like a warm current, slowly surging into his heart, making him feel an unprecedented power.
"The essence of love and power..." Hode muttered to himself. He closed his eyes, trying to open his heart completely to perceive everything in this space. Suddenly, a faint yet clear fluctuation came through. Was that... Wanda's voice?
"Hode, I am here! Do not give up; our hearts are forever connected!" Although Wanda's voice was faint, it was filled with determination and warmth. Hode's heart stirred. He followed this fluctuation, as if traveling through endless void, and finally, he saw a blurred figure.
"Wanda!" Hode shouted excitedly, and he dashed toward that figure with all his might. As the distance closed, Wanda's figure gradually became clear. She was standing in a phantasm constructed of magic, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Hode, you found me," Wanda said with a smile. At this moment, her magic seemed to resonate with Hode's heart, and a powerful force flowed between them.
"I will never give up on you." Hode held Wanda's hand tightly. At that moment, he felt again the depth and mystery originating from Wanda's magic, and his ability to manipulate space and energy was elevated to an unprecedented level.
"Now, let's go find the others," Wanda said. She waved her magic wand, and a brilliant light enveloped them. When the light dissipated, they had arrived in another space. Was this... the Amazon jungle?
"Diana!" Hode spotted Diana at a glance, fighting against a group of illusory enemies. Her Lasso of Truth traced graceful arcs in the air, each strike filled with power and determination.
"Hode, you've come." Seeing Hode, a gratified smile appeared on Diana's face. She waved her hand, and the Lasso of Truth instantly wrapped around Hode's wrist, and a resilience and strength from the ancient Earth surged into his body once again.
"Together, nothing can stop us," Hode said firmly. He fought side-by-side with Diana, and soon they defeated those illusory enemies.
"Next is Carol," Diana said, pointing to the sky, where a dazzling light was flickering. Hode and Diana looked at each other and smiled; they knew that was Carol's Photon Energy.
Following the guidance of the light, they arrived in a cosmic space filled with unknown Planets and civilizations. Carolwas battling a group of Alien Creatures, and her Photon Energy, like bright stars, illuminated the entire space.
"Hode, Diana!" Seeing them, a flash of surprise crossed Carol's eyes. She waved her hands, and a powerful wave of Photon Energy surged toward them. Hode felt his perception elevated once again; he could clearly discern the weaknesses of every Alien Creature.
The three joined forces and quickly resolved the battle. Subsequently, according to Barbara's unique energy fluctuation, they found a virtual space filled with high-tech facilities. Barbara was maneuvering against a group of data-based enemies, her Energy Sword flashing with a cold light in her hand.
"Hode, Diana, Carol, you've finally come." Seeing them, a look of relief appeared on Barbara's face. She waved her hand, and the Energy Sword turned into a stream of light, merging into her body, passing a power of calmness and wisdom to Hode.
"The five of us—not one can be missing," Hode said, feeling unprecedented unity and power. The five of them fought side-by-side, able to forge ahead no matter what kind of enemy they faced.
Just then, that familiar yet strange voice echoed in Hode's mind again: "Hode, you have passed my test. You have understood the essence of love and power. Now, you can take your companions back to the real World to fight against that unknown force."
Hearing this, Hode was overjoyed. He looked at the companions beside him; their eyes were filled with determination and courage. The five of them smiled at each other, and then, a powerful force enveloped them.
When the light dissipated, they had returned to the original battlefield. That unknown force was still raging, but Hodeand his companions no longer felt fear. The five of them stood side-by-side, facing that unknown force.
"No matter what you are, we will not let you destroy this World," Hode said firmly. Within his body surged four distinct powers; they intertwined, forming an unprecedentedly powerful energy.
Wanda waved her magic wand, and a brilliant magic circle appeared beneath their feet; Diana swung the Lasso of Truth, and a power from the ancient Earth gathered around them; Carol waved her hands, and Photon Energy, like bright stars, illuminated the entire battlefield; Barbaraswung her Energy Sword, and a sharp beam of light cut through the sky.
...
Hode stood in the center, feeling the power of his companions, his heart surging with indescribable excitement and emotion. He took a deep breath, then suddenly threw a right punch, and an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave surged toward that unknown force.
The battle broke out again. Light and darkness intertwined, forming a breathtaking scene. Hode and his companions, relying on the power granted by the intimacy between them, as well as the strong support of the Avengers and the Justice League, bravely faced that unknown force. Every one of their attacks was filled with power and determination, as if to save the entire World.
However, just when they were about to achieve victory, that unknown force suddenly erupted with an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave. This energy wave was exceptionally fierce, instantly blasting the five of them away.
Hode fell to the ground, feeling a sharp pain. He endured the pain and looked up at that unknown force. It was slowly gathering power, seemingly preparing to launch a final strike.
"We cannot fail like this," Hode secretly resolved. He struggled to stand up and looked at his companions beside him. Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were also struggling to stand, their eyes still filled with determination and courage.
The five of them smiled at each other; they knew this battle was far from over. They stood side-by-side once again, preparing to face the final strike of that unknown force. Just then, Hode suddenly felt an unprecedented power surging within him. Was that... the perfect fusion of five powers?
Chapter 426 This Battle Is No Longer Just His Own
Hode was startled. He felt that fused power within him like a surging ocean, magnificent and vast, and also like a blazing flame, burning fiercely. This was not just the depth of Wanda's magic, the resilience of Diana's Earth, the hope of Carol's light, or the calm wisdom of Barbara, but the crystallization of the deep friendship between the five of them, the product of the perfect fusion of love and power.
"Companions, I feel... an unprecedented power!" Hodeshouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with a determined light. Hearing this, Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara all cast glances of surprise and anticipation.
"Hode, that is our power, the bond that connects us tightly together," Wanda said gently. At this moment, her magicseemed to resonate with the fused power within Hode, and the light of the magic circle became even more brilliant and dazzling.
"705u.com-53 Reading Club, yes, Hode, that is our shared power, the witness of us fighting side-by-side." Dianagripped the Lasso of Truth tightly, her voice filled with strength and conviction. In her hand, the Lasso of Truthseemed to have a life of its own, wrapping around Hode's wrist, transmitting the resilience and strength from the ancient Earth.
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"Hode, with this power, we will definitely be able to defeat that unknown force!" Carol waved her hands, Photon Energy dancing around her, illuminating the entire battlefield. Her eyes were filled with hope and determination, as if she had already seen the dawn of victory.
"Hode, don't hesitate, let us face the final battle together!" Barbara swung her Energy Sword; the blade's light was like a rainbow, cutting through the sky. Her voice was calm and firm, filled with trust and support for Hode.
Hode took a deep breath, feeling the fused power within him, his heart surging with indescribable excitement and emotion. He knew this power was a miracle created by the five of them, the perfect combination of their love and strength. He held Wanda's hand tightly, looking at his companions, their eyes filled with determination and courage.
"Companions, let us work together, using this power to protect this World!" Hode said firmly. His voice was filled with strength and determination, as if it could pierce through all obstacles and reach the heart.
The five of them smiled at each other, knowing this battle had reached the final moment. They stood side-by-side again, facing that unknown force, without a shred of fear or retreat in their hearts. They believed that as long as they were heart-to-heart and hand-in-hand, nothing could stop their progress.
The unknown force seemed to sense Hode and his group's determination and courage; it began to struggle frantically, attempting to break free and launch a final strike. However, Hode and his group did not waver in the slightest; they stared fixedly at that unknown force, preparing to meet the final battle.
Suddenly, the fused power within Hode erupted, turning into an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave that surged toward the unknown force. This energy wave contained the depth and mystery of Wanda's Chaos Magic, the resilience and strength of Diana's Earth, the hope and warmth of Carol's light, the calm wisdom and strategy of Barbara, and Hode's own courage and determination.
The unknown force felt Hode and his group's attack and counterattacked frantically. The two forces collided in the air, erupting with a deafening roar. Light and darkness intertwined, forming a shocking scene. The entire battlefield trembled, as if it were about to be torn apart by this powerful force.
Hode and the others gritted their teeth, doing their best to resist the unknown force's counterattack. Their bodies trembled, their strength was being consumed, but their eyes remained filled with determination and courage. They knew this battle had reached the final moment; they could not retreat, they could not give up.
Just then, Hode suddenly felt the power of Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara surging into his body again. This power was like a warm current, warming his soul and enhancing his strength. He felt as if an endless power was surging within him, allowing him to persist.
"Hode, we are with you!" Wanda's voice rang in Hode's ears; her magic and Hode's power intertwined, forming an even more powerful force.
"Hode, hold on, we will definitely be victorious!" Dianagripped the Lasso of Truth tightly, her voice filled with strength and encouragement. The power of the Lasso of Truth merged with Hode's power, making him face the unknown force even more firmly.
"Hode, don't give up, light will always defeat darkness!" Carol waved her hands, Photon Energy and Hode's power reflecting each other, illuminating the entire battlefield. Her eyes were filled with hope and faith, making Hode feel unprecedented power.
"Hode, respond calmly, we will definitely find the flaw!" Barbara swung her Energy Sword, the blade's light intertwining with Hode's power, forming a sharp attack. Her voice was calm and firm, allowing Hode to see the flaw in the unknown force more clearly.
Hode took a deep breath, feeling his companions' power and support, his heart surging with indescribable gratitude and determination. He knew this battle was no longer just his own, but the battle of the five of them. They would use love and strength to protect this World together.
He swung his right fist suddenly, and that fused power erupted again, turning into an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave that surged toward the unknown force. This energy wave contained their love and strength, as well as their determination and protection for this World.
The unknown force began to totter under Hode and his group's attack; it seemed unable to resist this fused power. Hode and his group pressed their advantage, continuing to launch fierce attacks. Every one of their attacks was filled with power and determination, as if they were going to completely eliminate this unknown force.
Just then, the unknown force suddenly erupted with an unprecedentedly powerful counterattack. This counterattacking force was extremely fierce, instantly knocking Hode and his group flying. Hode fell to the ground, feeling a sharp pain. He endured the pain and looked up at the unknown force.
He saw that the unknown force was struggling frantically, as if it wanted to make a final Death throe. Hode's heart tightened; he knew this battle was not over yet. He struggled to stand up and looked at his companions. He saw Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also struggling to stand up, their eyes still filled with determination and courage.
The five of them smiled at each other, knowing this battle had reached the final moment. They stood side-by-side again, ready to meet the unknown force's final strike. Just then, Hode suddenly felt an unprecedented power surging within him. That was... the ultimate fusion of the five powers, a power capable of changing everything!
Chapter 427: The future we once saw... you became its puppet
Hode felt a sweet, bloody taste rise in his throat, and the sharp pain from his ribs made him almost unable to stand. But when he looked at the unknown existence floating in mid-air, his pupils shrank—in that twisted dark purple energy core, five twisted faces appeared.
"Wanda... Diana... Carol... Barbara... and me?" Hode's breath condensed into white mist inside his mask; he saw those faces twisting in pain, as if they were souls imprisoned in the Energy Vortex. Cold sweat slid down his spine; he remembered the blood-red altar engraved with the five names in the Underground Room of the Starfall Laboratory three months ago.
"This is no coincidence." Barbara spoke suddenly, the Energy Sword flickering in her palm, "My tactical visor is analyzing these energy signatures... they carry traces of quantum entanglement from parallel Universes." Her voice was terrifyingly calm, but Hode noticed the knuckles holding her sword were turning white.
Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly went taut, emitting a crisp sound like gold and stone colliding. The Amazon warrior's pupils rippled with gold: "These faces... are us from different timelines." Her boots plowed deep marks into the ground, and the power of the Earth formed an emerald shield around her. "Hode, the fused power in your body is resonating."
Hode looked down at the Energy Vortex on his chest; the five powers were raging frantically. Wanda's Chaos Magicturned into crimson chains wrapping around his right arm, Carol's Photon Energy condensed into a solar crown emblem on his left shoulder, Diana's Earth power crawled all over his body along the Lasso of Truth, and Barbara's tactical armor automatically generated on his back—these powers were fusing uncontrollably.
"It is absorbing our emotional link." Wanda suddenly reached out and pressed Hode's mask, injecting crimson energy through the contact point. "Cut off the mental synchronization! Hode, recall the scene of our first meeting..."
Memory fragments pierced his mind like sharp blades. Hode saw himself lost in a rainstorm when he first arrived in New York, stumbling into Wanda's attic full of magicrunes; saw Diana tying up a thief with the Lasso of Truth in a museum, sunlight shining through her flying golden hair; saw Carol rushing into a pet hospital holding a comatose stray cat, Photon Energy illuminating her anxious profile; saw Barbara's fingertips dancing on the keyboard at the Hacker Alliance Base, holographic projections reflecting her cunning smile.
"No!" Hode suddenly roared, and the Energy Vortex on his chest exploded with brilliant light. Those memory images manifested in reality, and five phantoms walked out of the light—they from different timelines simultaneously swung swords, cast spells, punched, and slashed. The dark purple energy core cracked under multiple attacks, and countless quantum entanglement chains shattered with a bang.
"You think emotion is a weakness?" The unknown existence suddenly roared with a five-fold voice, and the dark purple core suddenly expanded. Hode saw his potential future Death scenes flashing in the core: Wanda backlashed by magic, Diana swallowed by the Earth, Carol burned by Photon Energy, Barbara backlashed by tactical armor... and himself torn apart by the five powers.
"Hode!" Carol suddenly turned into a stream of light and crashed into him, Photon Energy forming an energy bridge between the two. Her goggles shattered, revealing teary green eyes: "Do you remember that night on Sakaar? You said..."
"Said I would take all of you to see the galaxy." Hodecaught her falling body, Photon Energy and Chaos Magicblending in his palm. He remembered in the Sakaar arena, when Carol was smashed into the ground by Hulk, he had used a Photon Punch fused with Wanda's magic to save her. At this moment, he clearly felt the five powers finding a perfect balance point in his body.
Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly wrapped around the dark purple core, and the Earth's power gushed out from the Earth's veins to form emerald chains. Barbara's Energy Sword stabbed into the core's crack, and the tactical armor expanded into a hexagonal barrier. Wanda's Chaos Magicturned into a blood-red giant python wrapping around the core, and Hode's Photon Punch struck out—this strike fused magic, divine power, energy, and wisdom.
The dark purple core disintegrated in the bright light, turning into stardust filling the sky. However, Hode saw a crystal floating out from the depths of the core, with five curled-up figures sealed inside. Diana's breathing suddenly quickened: "That is... the remnants of our extracted timelines!"
"It's not over yet." Barbara suddenly pointed to the sky, her tactical visor reflecting the approaching black cube. Hode's heart twitched violently—that was the quantum collider of the Starfall Laboratory, now being transformed into an interdimensional portal by the unknown existence. Countless metallic-lustered tentacles reached out from behind the door, and at the very front was Hode wearing future War Armor, with five gems embedded in his mask.
"Hode - Omega." Carol's Photon Energy suddenly became chaotic, her voice trembling, "The future we once saw... you became its puppet."
Hode gazed at the existence identical to himself; the energy core in the other's chest was frantically absorbing space-time energy. He felt five forces boiling in his blood: Wanda's magic, Diana's divine power, Carol's hope, Barbara's wisdom, and the courage buried deep in his own heart—these five gems were resonating.
"This time, I choose a different ending." Hode tore off his faceplate, revealing a face covered in energy veins. He reached out and grasped Wanda's fingertips, and Chaos Magic instantly covered his entire body. Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his wrist, and the power of the Earth surged into every inch of his bones. Carol's Photon Energy formed wings of light behind his back, while Barbara's tactical armor transformed into a black battle robe.
When the World-ending beam from Hode-Ω struck, Hodespread his arms to meet the pillar of light. The five forces erupted within him in a brilliant radiance; he saw Wanda's magic weave into a protective net, Diana's divine power summon ancient Titans, Carol's Photon Energy evaporate the metal tentacles, and Barbara's wisdom pinpoint the weakness in the dimensional rift.
"Not five gems." Hode smiled in the intense light as his four lovers behind him turned into stardust and merged into his body. "This is... a five-fold bond."
827 His right fist punched out, and time and space froze in that moment. The World-ending beam suddenly twisted three meters above the ground, scattering like a rain of stars. Cracks appeared on Hode-Ω's War Armor, revealing the charred body inside—it was Hode himself, drained of his timeline.
"You... how..." Hode-Ω's faceplate shattered suddenly, revealing a face identical to Hode's. The five gems on his chest dimmed one after another. When the last Photon gem flickered out, tears welled up in the eyes of the future Hode.
"Because I found something more important than power." Hode caught his falling future self, and their figures overlapped in the intense light. He heard Wanda's soft laughter, Diana's battle cry, Carol's cheers, and Barbara's sigh; these sounds echoed in his ears like a quintet.
As the black cube began to collapse, Hode suddenly heard a call from the other end of space-time. He looked down at his unconscious future self in his arms, who was clutching that crystal tightly, inside which five figures were smiling.
"It's time to fix the timeline." Hode pressed the crystal against his future self's chest, and the five forces turned into a pillar of light that shot straight into the clouds. The last thing he heard was Barbara's voice: "Hode, remember to bring..."
A quantum portal opened in the intense light, and Hode's figure and the crystal vanished simultaneously. The battlefield returned to calm, with only the embers of Wanda's magic floating in the air, slowly forming five intertwined letters: H-O-P-E.
Chapter 428: You Will Never Understand
Quantum foam churned around Hode, and space-time coordinates jumped frantically on his tactical goggles. The body of his future self in his arms was quantizing, and the five figures inside the crystal suddenly opened their hollow pupils. The embers of Wanda's magic pierced through the dimensional barrier, forming a crimson arrow in the corner of Hode's vision—pointing to a flickering coordinate deep within the crystal.
"New York Sanctum... 1998?" Hode's fingers traced through the void, and Photon Energy condensed into a data chain at his fingertips. He saw a young Wandakneeling in the ruins of Sokovia, with Chaos Magicdevouring the rubble like an uncontrollable wildfire. And his self from that point in time was running through the ruins, clutching a bleeding left arm, with the Energy Vortexin his chest yet to awaken.
"The timeline is collapsing." Barbara's voice suddenly rang out on the quantum channel, her holographic projection flickering before Hode. "The future you in your arms is triggering a paradox..."
Hode was shocked to realize that dark purple energy was beginning to seep from his future self's War Armor. That energy crawled along his palm and into the crystal, and the corners of the five figures' mouths suddenly curled into an eerie arc. The embers of Wanda's magic suddenly turned, pointing to a black vortex forming behind Hode—countless metal tentacles reached out from the vortex, and at the very front was Hode-Ω, wearing the future War Armor, his faceplate glowing with five gems simultaneously.
"You cannot escape your destiny." Hode-Ω's voice reverberated through the corridors of space-time. His World-ending beam pierced through three parallel Universes, locking Hode in the quantum gap. Hode saw his own reflections raising their right hands simultaneously in countless space-times, the five forces triggering chain explosions across infinite timelines.
"Wanda!" Hode smashed the crystal against the incoming beam, and Chaos Magic erupted into a crimson tide upon Impact. He seized the opportunity to rush toward the 1998 coordinate, Photon Energy forming a space-time shield around his body. The moment his toes touched the ruins of the Sanctum, reality suddenly distorted—young Wandawas using magic to lift a concrete slab, and pressed beneath the concrete slab was... Diana?
"Impossible..." Hode's breath hitched in the space-time tremor. He saw strange runes carved onto Diana's Amazonbracers, the Lasso of Truth wrapped around Carol's Photon War Armor, and Barbara's Energy Sword stuck in the center of the magic circle Wanda was about to trigger.
"This is a time anchor." Wanda's mature voice suddenly sounded from behind him, her crimson cloak brushing against Hode's tactical goggles. "Every choice creates a new nightmare..."
As Hode turned, Chaos Magic suddenly erupted in Wanda's pupils. He saw himself and his four lovers kneeling in the ruins of the Sanctum simultaneously, the five forces being extracted by some entity. That entity emerged from a space-time rift—it was an older version of himself, the Energy Vortex in his chest having turned into a black hole.
"You will never be able to defeat me." Elder Hode's voice carried the echoes of space-time, his right hand gripping the five Infinity Stones. "Because I am..."
A violent quantum tremor suddenly cut off the sound. Hode found himself floating in a space battlefield, with Avengers warships exploding in the background. Diana's Lasso of Truth was wrapped around Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet, Carol's Photon Pulse was clashing with Darkseid's Omega Beams, and Barbara's hacker virus was devouring the Anti-Monitor's anti-matter cannon.
"Hode!" Wanda's scream pierced through the smoke of the battlefield. Hode looked down and saw the fifth gem appearing on his chest—the Reality Stone—and the powers of Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were draining away frantically into the gem.
"Cut the mental link!" Hode used his Photon Energy Sword to sever the fingertips touching Wanda, and the Chaos Magic instantly turned into a blood-colored barrier. He saw his older self emerge from the space-time rift, the five Infinity Stones forming the shape of a gauntlet in his palm.
"Every one of your relationships is a weakness." Elder Hode raised his left hand, and the five gems lit up simultaneously. Hode suddenly found himself experiencing five lives at once: being saved by Wanda as a magicapprentice, fighting side-by-side with Diana as an Amazonwarrior, wandering the Universe with Carol as an interstellar ranger, and infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D. with Barbaraas a hacker genius...
"No..." Hode's consciousness began to blur. He saw five beams of light shoot out from the gems, each piercing toward his five lovers. But just as the beams were about to hit, Wanda's magic circle suddenly lit up under Elder Hode's feet, Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his ankles, Carol's Photon Energy evaporated his left arm, and Barbara's virus eroded his neural interface.
"You will never understand..." Hode heard his own voice overlapping in the intense light. "True power..." His right fist punched out, the five gems erupting with brilliant radiance at his knuckles. When the beam pierced through Elder Hode's chest, the other suddenly revealed a relieved smile.
"Now... you understand." Elder Hode's body turned into stardust, and the five gems fell into Earth's atmosphere. Hode reached out to catch the Chaos Magic chain flying from Wanda, Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his waist, Carol's Photon Energy lifted his boots, and Barbara's tactical armor covered his entire body.
But when he looked down at the ground, his pupils shrank suddenly—in the ruins of the New York Sanctum, young Wanda was triggering the Darkhold, Diana's Amazonsisters were fighting a bloody battle against the Apokolipsarmy, Carol's Photon fighter jet was being focused by the Kree fleet, and Barbara's neural network was being invaded by Brother Eye.
"Hode, catch this!" Wanda's voice suddenly carried a childish tone. As Hode turned, Chaos Magic wrapped around the five Infinity Stones and slammed into his chest. Amidst the intense pain, he saw five beams of light shoot out from the gems, each sinking into the space-time coordinates of his four lovers.
When Hode opened his eyes again, the quantum portal was closing. He saw the embers of Wanda's magic forming the final message: "We are at..."
Photon Energy suddenly erupted, pushing Hode out of the space-time gap. He fell onto the roof of Avengers Tower. The five gems on his chest had disappeared, but energy veins were flowing beneath his skin. Tony's holographic projection appeared from the sky: "Hode, you're back... but an unknown energy source is detected approaching Earth."
When Hode looked up, the Tesseract suddenly cracked in space. What poured out from inside was not Thanos's army, the "705u.com-53 Reading Club", but countless versions of himself from different timelines. Some were wearing future War Armor, some were wrapped in Chaos Magic, some had Photon wings spread behind them, and some held Energy Swords—and the one at the very front was holding the unconscious Wanda.
"Hode, you have created infinite possibilities." That version of himself's voice carried the echoes of space-time. "Now... cloak..."
Hodes from all timelines raised their right hands simultaneously, and the five forces triggered a chain reaction in the Universe. Earth's sky began to tear, and countless Wandas, Dianas, Carols, and Barbaras emerged from the rifts, their powers resonating with all the Hodes.
Hode felt his existence quantizing; he saw Wanda's magic, Diana's divine power, Carol's hope, and Barbara's wisdom weaving into a new network in the Universe. As the first quantum meteor streaked across the sky, he heard all versions of himself from all timelines speak at once:
"This is... Love of the Multiverse."
Chapter 429: Multiverse Anchor Stability: 0.7%
The aftermath of the quantum portal whipped up a hurricane on the roof of Avengers Tower, and the energy veins on Hode's chest suddenly burst with blood-red electric arcs. He saw Tony's holographic projection torn into pixel fragments by the electric arcs, and the sky was collapsing into a Klein bottle structure at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"This is not the end." Wanda's voice came from the crack in the Tesseract, her crimson cloak currently entwined with Diana's Lasso of Truth, and the two hovered side-by-side at the edge of the space-time rift. Carol's quantum wings flickered in the solar storm, and Barbara's tactical goggles were projecting a twelve-dimensional star map.
Hode's tactical goggles suddenly popped up a warning window—[Multiverse Anchor Stability: 0.7%]. He reached out to touch the remaining gem energy on his chest, and the Chaos Magic, divine power, Photon Pulse, and Data Stream wove into a Mobius strip at his fingertips.
"Do you see it?" Diana's God Killer sword split the dimensional folds, revealing countless flickering images of Earth inside. "Every choice is birthing a new Universe, but the anchor is..."
Her words were interrupted by a sudden spacetime tremor.
Hode from every timeline looked up simultaneously, seeing the inverted New York Sanctum projected against the starry sky, while an older version of himself was rising from the ruins of the Sanctum; this time, the black hole in his chest had transformed into a crown composed of five Infinity Stones.
"Welcome to infinite possibilities."
Elder Hode's voice caused ripples in the quantum vacuum, and his crown suddenly shot out five beams of light, each piercing through the body of Hode from five different Universes.
Hode felt his memories begin to quantum tunnel—the moment he was saved by Wanda as a magic apprentice, his kiss with Diana under the starry sky of Themyscira, the photon resonance with Carol while traversing the galaxy, and the encrypted love letters left with Barbara in the S.H.I.E.L.D. server...
"What are you afraid of?"
Carol's War Armor suddenly disintegrated, turning into stardust that poured into Hode's palm.
He saw his reflection split within the stardust into countless versions of himself making different choices, each choice corresponding to the lighting up or extinguishing of a certain Infinity Stone.
Wanda's Chaos Magic suddenly materialized into blood-red chains, dragging Hode's consciousness into an abyss of memories.
He saw a young Wanda trembling in the ruins of Sokovia, while his future self was pressing the Darkhold between her bleeding fingers.
"Every you is creating me."
Elder Hode's voice echoed in the abyss, his crown suddenly disintegrating, and the five Infinity Stones falling into the torrent of memories.
Hode reached out to grab them, but only touched cold quantum foam.
Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly wrapped around his waist, pulling him out of the abyss.
The Amazon warrior's War Armor was now covered in spacetime cracks, and her blade pointed at the collapsing Sanctum projection: "That is not you, that is..."
The Sanctum ruins suddenly exploded, and countless Elder Hodes emerged from the explosion, each holding a different combination of Infinity Stones.
Hode saw his right hand rise uncontrollably, the five Infinity Stones forming a "705u.com-53 Reading Club" gauntlet shape in his palm, while Wanda, at the other end of the chain, was shaking her head frantically.
"Cut the mental link!"
Barbara's voice, mixed with a Data Stream, pierced into Hode's nerves.
He saw the hacker genius's projection battling the quantum virus invading the neural interface; Elder Hode's tactical visor interface was clearly flashing within the opponent's code.
Hode used his Photon Energy Sword to sever the chain connecting him to Wanda, and the Chaos Magic instantly transformed into a blood-red barrier.
But the Infinity Gauntlet had already activated; he saw his reflections in countless timelines raising their right hands simultaneously, and a World-ending beam was about to consume all reality.
"Hode!"
The voices of his four lovers overlapped within the beam.
Diana's God Killer sword split the beam, Carol's Photon Pulse refracted it into a spacetime rift, Barbara's virus was consuming the quantum encoding within the beam, and Wanda's magic circle was reversing the beam's energy into a protective barrier.
Hode suddenly realized something.
He loosened his fingers holding the gauntlet, and the five Infinity Stones suddenly broke free from control, suspended at the intersection of the Multiverse.
Hode from every timeline reached out simultaneously, but the Infinity Stones flew in four directions—Chaos Magicenveloped the Reality Stone and merged it into Wanda, divine power guided the Mind Stone into Diana's blade, Photon Energy wrapped around the Time Stone and fell into Carol's quantum core, and the Data Stream entangled the Space Stone and seeped into Barbara's neural interface.
"This is..."
Hode's consciousness began to quantize, and he saw himself experiencing five lives simultaneously: being guided in Chaos Magic by Wanda as a magic apprentice, sharing divine resonance with Diana as an Amazon warrior, exploring the photon Universe with Carol as an interstellar ranger, and building a quantum network with Barbara as a hacker genius.
Elder Hode suddenly appeared behind him, this time with only an Energy Vortex rotating in his chest: "You finally understand, Hode. Power is not about possession, but..."
The quantum tremor suddenly reached its peak.
Hode saw himself from all timelines dissipating simultaneously, while the five Infinity Stones were forming a new Multiverse framework.
Wanda's magic circle unfolded scarlet patterns on the surface of the framework, Diana's divine power turned into golden veins, Carol's Photon Energy formed a blue Nebula, and Barbara's code wove into a purple data network.
"Hode!"
The wreckage of Tony's armor suddenly rushed out from a spacetime rift, his holographic projection only having half a face left: "Detected that you are becoming..."
The armor suddenly exploded, revealing the AI core inside that had been eroded by the quantum virus.
Hode saw his tactical visor interface flashing on the core screen, and the threat assessment within the interface was jumping crazily—[Existence Level: Beyond-God Level].
His lovers from all timelines turned around simultaneously, their powers generating quantum entanglement with Hode.
Wanda's pupils turned into a blood-red Nebula, Diana's blade glowed with white dwarf radiance, Carol's War Armor began to collapse into a black hole, and Barbara's code materialized into a Mobius snake that consumed dimensions.
"You..."
Hode's voice created spacetime ripples, and he saw his reflections speaking simultaneously in four dimensions:
Wanda's magic chain suddenly wrapped around his wrist, and memory fragments emerged in the blood-red Nebula—under the starry sky of Sokovia, she had once pressed the Darkhold against Hode's bleeding chest: "You were always the anchor of the Multiverse."
Diana's God Killer sword pressed against his Adam's apple, and the oath of Themyscira came from the white dwarf radiance: "Amazons are never afraid to become a bridge."
Carol's photon wings swept across his tactical visor, and her smile from when she traversed the galaxy flashed in the black hole event horizon: "The Universe needs a new observer."
Barbara's virus spread along his neural interface, and the Mobius snake bit its own tail: "Welcome to the infinite game, darling."
Hode felt his existence transcending three-dimensional space, and he saw his older self smiling at the end of time and space, while the five Infinity Stones were forming a passage to a new Universe.
The moment his fingertips touched the surface of the passage, his lovers from all timelines spoke simultaneously: "Now it is your turn."
Hode opened his eyes abruptly, finding himself suspended in the quantum vacuum.
The energy patterns on his chest had disappeared, but stardust-like light points were flowing beneath his skin.
The tactical visor displayed [Multiverse Anchor Stability: 100%], and countless light points were surging out of the passage on the radar—those were the Avengers and Justice League from different Universes, their War Armors and weapons all flashing with the colors of the five Infinity Stones.
"Hode!"
Tony's voice carried a smile this time, his new armor's chest embedded with a quantum reactor: "Looks like you have more things to explain."
But Hode did not respond.
His gaze pierced through the dimensional barrier, seeing a familiar figure trembling in the ruins—it was young Wanda, her fingers about to touch the Darkhold, and the runes appearing on the pages were the very quantum encoding from his tactical visor.
"This time, I will never let you face it alone."
Hode's figure suddenly appeared in Wanda's pupils, his right hand gripping a blade condensed from Photon Energy, divine power, Chaos Magic, and Data Stream.
The moment the blade split the ruins of Sokovia, he heard himself from all timelines whisper simultaneously: "Love of the Multiverse, is here and now."
Chapter 430 He heard himself from all timelines speak simultaneously
Stardust in the quantum vacuum condensed into a sword at Hode's fingertips, and the warning light on the edge of his tactical visor suddenly turned from red to purple.
He saw the runes of the Darkhold projecting a countdown on Wanda's retina—not numbers, but the moments Wanda was consumed by the Mind Stone in countless parallel Universes.
"You cannot change it."
Elder Hode's voice seeped out from the patterns on the blade, his voice this time carrying quantum noise: "Every you is creating that moment, just like an ant on a Mobiusstrip."
Hode's breath condensed into ice crystals inside his quantum mask, and he remembered the taste of blood and rust when he kissed Wanda in the Mirror Dimension.
At that time, her Chaos Magic had wrapped around his tongue like a viper, and at this moment, that viper was transforming into a protective chain wrapped around young Wanda's wrist.
"Shut up."
He heard his voice overlap in countless timelines, and the blade suddenly pierced through the dimensional barrier.
In the incandescent rift, Diana's God Killer sword was splitting the inverted Atlantis, and seawater and lightning intertwined on her forearm into the shape of Zeus's shield.
"Need some help?"
The Amazon warrior's sword tip pressed against Hode's nape, and the aftermath of the divine power shattered the frost on his visor.
When Hode turned around, he saw golden-red blood seeping from the gaps in her War Armor—those were the wounds she had suffered in countless Universes while resisting the Infinity Gauntlet.
"You were never meant to participate in this battle."
Hode's blade lowered by half an inch, and the stardust in the quantum vacuum suddenly condensed into a weeping phantom of Wanda.
Diana's combat boot shattered the phantom: "When you say that, there are already a hundred Universes where you are regretting it in front of a tombstone."
Her Lasso of Truth suddenly wrapped around Hode's blade, and divine power flowed along the chain into his blood vessels: "Now, either cut this dead knot with me, or be consumed by your fear."
Hode's tactical visor suddenly popped up a new window—[Emotional Resonance: Wanda (99.8%)].
He saw his reflection split in Diana's pupils, each fragment corresponding to the intertwined fate lines of the two in different Universes.
At one moment he almost kissed Diana's bleeding corner of her mouth, but Carol, at the other end of the chain, suddenly detonated a Photon Pulse.
"Focus, sweetheart."
The interstellar ranger's War Armor emerged from the black hole event horizon, and her quantum wings swept across Hode's temple.
Photon Energy surged in along the neural interface, and he saw Wanda's reflection flickering on Carol's chest plate: "The Thanos cells in your body are mutating~, do you need me to help you..."
"Don't touch that."
Barbara's voice, mixed with a Data Stream, pierced into Hode's auditory cortex.
The hacker genius's projection was seeping out from his tactical visor, and her code was rewriting Wanda's fate thread.
Hode saw Wandas in countless Universes look up simultaneously, and butterfly wings made of quantum encoding appeared in their pupils.
"Butterfly effect."
Barbara's laughter carried electronic noise: "Now, every time your heart rate accelerates, a Wanda in some Universe will dodge the Darkhold."
Her virus suddenly spread along Hode's blade, and the blood-red chain instantly disintegrated into quantum foam.
Hode gripped the hilt, feeling Wanda's fear resonate with his own heartbeat.
He saw her, young and trembling in the ruins, and Diana's sword mark suddenly appeared on the cover of the Darkhold—that was the warning left by the Amazon warrior thirty-seven Universes ago.