Dimensional Isolation Grand Array

Split Timeline, Bleecker Street.

Lin Xu and Strange stood in front of an ice cream shop.

"Give me a Tony Stark nut ice cream, please~"

"Yes, sir."

Then he looked at Strange: "Want one too?"

"Then give me a Hulk with a sweet smile." (From Avengers: Infinity War)

"Wow, you have really unusual tastes."

"I've tried the Tony Stark, but the taste isn't to my liking."

Soon, their ice cream was ready. It was just regular ice cream with Tony Stark- shaped pieces, topped with golden cantaloupe sauce and red strawberry sauce to match the gold and red colors of the Iron Man Armor.

As for Hulk's sweet smile, that's even simpler: draw a smiley face on matcha-flavored ice cream, only it has to be much bigger than regular ice cream...

Taking a bite of the strangely flavored ice cream, Lin Xu asked, "So, Strange, have you made up your mind?"

Strange gazed at the Sanctum in the distance, his tone resolute. "The Sorcerer Supreme's duty is to protect reality. Besides, where can I go? After all, the Split Timeline is different from other timelines. He and I are one. No matter where I go, he will always find me."

Wow, Ancient One's move was really clever. It's just like the "Supreme Purity Method" of Mount Shu. This Strange in front of us can be seen as Shushan Five Elders, while Dark Strange is the Evil Sword Immortal.

However, the Shushan Sect at least has a wealth of talented people, unlike Kamar-Taj, which has only a handful of people and doesn't even have a Demon-Sealing Tower.

Etc...

Lin Xu suddenly looked up at the New York Sanctum, and his eyes brightened even more as he thought about his role.

"What's wrong?" Strange quickly noticed Lin Xu's odd behavior. "If my choice is causing you trouble..."

"Strange, do you know the basic structure of the universe?"

Strange thought for a moment and replied, "Time moving forward infinitely, and space expanding infinitely?"

"What would happen if these two restrictions were lifted?"

"The universe could collapse in an instant."

"That's right, even the universe can collapse, let alone a human being."

After quickly devouring the Stark ice cream, Lin Xu clapped his hands and took out the Orb of Agamotto.

"Since you've made up your mind, then we'll wait for him to come, and then we'll take him down!"

Where are you going?

"Go back and get a few things. Oh, and if you have time, take the Time Stone down. Keep the Eye of Agamotto for me; it'll be useful."

Strange touched his chest, somewhat puzzled. "What do you need it for? Don't you already have one?"

"You'll find out in a few days. By the way, tell Lao Wang about this; we need him."

"... good!"

Using the time portal, Lin Xu quickly returned to the Branch Timeline and then rushed to Kamar-Taj.

In the martial arts arena, Mordo is teaching a group of mages combat techniques, while Lao Chengjisi Khan leans quietly against the foot of the Vishanti statue.

A passing monk saw him and immediately greeted him, "Greetings, Venerable Elder!"

"Hello~"

Wait a minute? What kind of weird address is that?

Coming to his senses, Lin Xu grabbed the unknown mage and asked, "What did you just call me?"

"Elder Grandmaster~"

After confirming that he hadn't misheard, Lin Xu rolled his eyes.

Who taught you that?

The unknown mage hesitated for a moment, but due to Lin Xu's identity, he had no choice but to speak truthfully, "Uh... Master Wong ~"

"What kind of nonsense is this? Where is he?"

"Library."

As soon as Lin Xu released his grip, the unknown mage fled in panic.

Soon, Lin Xu arrived at the library.

Lao Wang was lounging in a rocking chair, a cup of milk tea in his hand and headphones on.

Strange stood beneath a row of forbidden books, clearly cramming for the big battle a few days later.

Snap snap~

Lin Xu clapped his hands, drawing their attention.

"Gentlemen, I have a new idea regarding this crisis~"

"What are you thinking?" Strange closed the forbidden book and walked over.

"What crisis?" Lao Wang asked, puzzled.

Seeing Lao Wang's bewildered expression, Lin Xu looked at Strange: "Didn't you tell him?"

I thought you would tell him...

"You are the Sorcerer Supreme."

"You're still a Supreme Elder!"

"..."

"What are you talking about?" Lao Wang continued, puzzled.

Lin Xu ignored him and quickly went to Strange: "I'm asking you, how did Earth resist invasions from other dimensions?"

"Using the three Sanctum as the base, Kamar-Taj as the core, and White Magic as the energy source, construct a massive array powerful enough to seal the heavens and the earth, thereby severing the connection between reality and other dimensions," Strange replied without hesitation.

In addition, Lao Wang added, "In its normal state, it can isolate all Sub-Dimension beings below the level of a dimensional lord. However, if fully activated, apart from dimensions like Hell that are dependent on Earth, others, even powerful ones like Dormammu, can only be opened from the inside by their followers."

Bingo!

Lin Xu snapped his the Snap and gave the two of them an approving look.

"So why don't we build a smaller version of this formation and trap him inside? Hehehe, with time magic weakened and dimensional power weakened, I can beat him down with my bare fists."

"Who is he?" Lao Wang continued to wonder.

Strange thought about it carefully. If he could really create such a formation, it would indeed greatly weaken Dark Strange.

"But where are we going to get four array bases and array eyes that share the same origin?"

Lin Xu extended his left hand, his palm holding the Orb of Agamotto: "It is the core of the formation."

He then ripped off the Eye of Agamotto from his chest. "He is the foundation."

Strange's eyes lit up, and he also tore off the Eye of Agamotto from his chest. "This is the second array base, and the other one..."

"That's right, just what you think."

"That's a good idea. The Eye of Agamotto is far superior in rank to the Sanctum. But what about the people guarding the base?"

"What do you think of two Lao Wangs plus another one like you?"

"Then I'll be the key to this formation!"

"That's right!"

"Haha, the teacher is right, my senior is indeed much more capable than I imagined."

"Hehe, not at all~" Lin Xu quickly said modestly.

Strange, however, thought Lin Xu was asking a question, "Great everywhere!"

"Well..."

After the two men kept talking, Lao Wang finally couldn't hold back any longer. "Hey! Guys, can you explain to me what's going on?"

"Alright, explain to Lao Wang that I'm going to the secret chamber to study the formation."