After the Battle

The illusion shattered with Lin Xu's brief questioning.

The Black Magic Domain dissipated, and Chthon collapsed to the ground, staring at Lin Xu with a terrified expression.

"You are not the son of Oshtur. Who are you? And what was that place just now?"

Lin Xu opened his eyes, feeling a little melancholy. He knew it was fake, but he still felt a pang of nostalgia...

He approached Chthon: "My dear uncle, wasn't that Earth just now? And wasn't I your nephew?"

"No, that's impossible..."

"Tsk, it seems Uncle, you've been beaten a bit senseless by Ancient One and me."

Lin Xu thought for a moment and decided not to continue. After all, as an ancient demon god, the price to pay for completely killing him was too high, and the balance between dimensions would also be broken.

He then unleashed the forbidden technique "Chthon's Murmuration" to communicate with the Black Magic Dimension. (Whispers: Murmuration, which can also be translated as bird waves, so "Chthon's Murmuration" transforms energy into bird waves, forming a dual attack of spirit and power.)

In an instant, the divine power that was channeled transformed into divine power molecules. They gathered together like a swarm of glowing fireflies and rushed towards Chthon, opening Mystic Portal to the Black Magic Dimension.

Chthon was thrown back.

At the same time, a furious roar came from the sky.

"Damn it, I've had enough, I'm leaving Earth."

With that roar, the giant face in the sky and the multicolored blackness vanished together.

Strange flew back looking exhausted.

"Senior brother, where is Chthon?"

"Oh, my nephew and I caught up, and then he went back."

Strange looked puzzled. "What?"

"Never mind that, what's the situation on your end?"

"I used the Book of Cagliostro to activate the Eye of Agamotto, freezing my time and Dormammu's at the same level. He's too powerful; even with all the divine power in the Sub-Dimensions, I still couldn't last two minutes!"

"I don't know exactly how many times it looped, but finally he couldn't take it anymore and quit."

After hearing this, Lin Xu silently mourned for Dormammu.

Originally, Strange was always easily defeated, but in this universe, he helped Strange acquire Ego's divine power, allowing him to withstand attacks for a minute or two each time. So, the time loops that Dormammu experienced were probably even longer...

Poor Dormammu.

"In that case, let's go back to Kamar-Taj."

Strange nodded in agreement, then went to the Ancient One's body and picked him up.

"Teacher, let's go home."

Twenty minutes later, two figures, one in black and one in red, landed in Death Valley.

The masks were removed, revealing Rhodey and Tony.

"Tony, are you sure you didn't drive to the wrong place?"

"Definitely not. The magnetic field and energy fluctuations are coming from here, and the place is a mess; it must have been the site of a major battle."

Then he went to Strange Stone Lake and looked at the scorched marks on the ground.

"Fire? No, it should be electricity, Thor?"

Rhodey ran a few steps to Tony's side. "Tony, what did you find?"

"Rhodey, do you remember the weapons that suddenly appeared at the base this morning?"

"Of course I remember. It didn't damage the base, but none of us were able to pick it up. However, about 20 minutes ago, the captain said it suddenly disappeared."

"Yes, they've disappeared."

Tony raised an eyebrow, instantly connecting the dots.

"According to the information, that weapon has only appeared in Eastern mythology, and there just happens to be traces of lightning here. Among the people we know, Lin is the most mysterious, not to mention that Thor is his nephew."

"You mean, this matter is related to Lin?"

Tony didn't answer Rhodey, but instead asked F.R.I.D.A.Y., "F.R.I.D.A.Y., do you know anything about Lin's recent activities?"

"Sir, Director Lin's last signal frequency was on Hong Kong Island an hour ago. The signal is currently interrupted. His social media accounts show he's online, but we can't locate him."

"Then call him."

Kamar-Taj.

The Ancient One's body was tidied up by the sorcerer Hamir and Strange, while Lao Wang and Mordo knelt cross-legged before them.

This time, Mordo was too unlucky to be trapped under the rubble, so he was unaware that the Ancient One had absorbed the power of the Dark Dimension.

All the other mages stood in the martial arts training ground, heads bowed in silent mourning.

Lao Chengjisi walked up to Lin Xu and asked, "What's wrong with them?"

At this point, the Lao Chengjisi had 'understood' Lin Xu's identity through Hamir's explanation; he must also be someone who, like him, had received the blessing of Vishanti.

"It's nothing, it's just that the Sorcerer Supreme died."

Upon hearing this, the group of monks turned around angrily, but upon discovering it was Lin Xu, they silently turned back to mourn.

This is the only person in the entire Kamar-Taj who dares to call the Ancient One old hag. We can't afford to mess with him.

Upon hearing this, Lao Chengjisi's eyes lit up instantly, and memories etched deep within his bones slowly resurfaced.

He asked expectantly, "When will you hold the Dharma Masters Conference? I'll take care of hosting it."

"Hold a Dharma Assembly?"

"You're running for the new Sorcerer Supreme? Don't worry, I'll definitely support you!" Lao Chengjisi said confidently, as if he had high hopes for him.

After hearing this, Lin Xu suppressed the urge to immediately send the old man back to Hong Kong Island and patiently explained, "Times have changed. The new Sorcerer Supreme has already been chosen by the Ancient One, so there's no need to hold another Sorcerer's Conference."

"The selection has been made?"

"Right."

"Designated by the previous Sorcerer Supreme?"

"That's right!"

Lao Chengjisi scratched his forehead, somewhat puzzled. "Are you saying that we've degenerated from an electoral system to a system of abdication?"

"... Uh, yes."

Lao Chengjisi remained silent for a moment, then silently walked to the statue of Vishanti and knelt down, prostrating himself before the statue.

Lin Xu could faintly hear words like, "I have failed the three great masters' entrustment."

"..."

'Why are you like this? You pulled me aside and said you have some...'

I took out my phone and saw it was a voice message from Tony.

"Hello."

"Lin, where are you?"

"Attending a funeral."

"Odin is dead?"

Lin Xu picked up his phone and checked it again. It was indeed Tony calling. That bastard could even make prophecies!!

"No... but it'll be soon."

Lin Xu's answer left Tony speechless, "Uh... my condolences~"

"Alright, just say what you need. I'm busy right now."

"Do you know about Death Valley? And that weapon too?"

"It's nothing, just a disobedient uncle, I've already dealt with him. Oh, by the way, order forty-four wreaths for me, white or yellow is fine. Also, get me a sound system, the 3D surround sound kind, I'll come pick it up tomorrow."

"Disobedient... uncle?"