Time loop

The laws of space in the universe impose restrictions on living organisms; the most obvious example is that the larger the size, the more difficult it is to break through spatial barriers.

Especially super-creatures like Dormammu, which are larger than the Earth itself.

Moreover, he not only traversed space himself, but also carved out a large chunk of space from his own dimension.

The Dark Dimension is not only where he replenishes his energy, but also an essential environment for his survival, just as a fish cannot live without water.

Therefore, it was much easier for Doctor Strange to come to Earth than for Dormammu to come to Earth, not only because of the unique spatial magic of the Kamar-Taj lineage, but also because of the spatial laws of the universe.

Dormammu is manipulating a large area of Dark Dimension to travel through a certain space in the universe. There are no living beings, no air, nothing at all. This is a unique dimension in the universe.

This place connects all known dimensions in the universe; as long as you have coordinates, you can use it to travel to any location in any dimension of the universe.

But without coordinates, congratulations, you will be lost forever in the void.

The void here is different from the void in normal space in the universe. When drifting in the universe, as long as you survive, you may have the chance to encounter a planet with life. But here, there is only emptiness.

In this void, a massive black space is rapidly advancing.

Dormammu carved out a large section of space from his own dimension to create a spaceship, and traveled there, his destination naturally being Earth, which he had coveted for many years.

After years of planning, they finally found an apostle who believed in them and understood Kamar-Taj, and in one fell swoop destroyed all the Sanctum on Earth and broke through the space barrier of Earth.

Although Dormammu could clearly sense just a short while ago that Kaecilius had been killed on Earth, and even the seed of dark power he had stored within him had been completely destroyed.

Dormammu pursed his enormous lips, feeling a little sorry for Kaecilius. As the one who helped him devour the Earth, Dormammu had originally planned to give Kaecilius the chance to embrace the darkness at the last moment.

Unlike the fear experienced by other creatures when they are devoured, he would grant Kaecilius a warm illusion of returning to his mother's embrace, allowing him to die in extreme comfort and contentment.

But unfortunately...

It doesn't matter, though. Earth's coordinates are already firmly etched in Dormammu's mind. Before long, the entire planet will be completely swallowed by darkness, and Kaecilius will have returned to the embrace of darkness.

"Earth, here I come..."

Dormammu's enormous face even wore a slight smile.

In the entire universe, no being understands Earth as well as Dormammu. In Dormammu's dimension, Earth is the brightest star in the entire dimension, where some kind of mysterious power exists.

If explained using Huaxia mythology, this is called destiny.

The Earth's fortune is greater than that of all the galaxies in the universe combined.

Once Dormammu has devoured Earth, he is confident that he can forcibly break through the limitations of space in the future and eventually devour everything in the entire universe, turning all space and dimensions of the universe into a dark existence.

Countless years ago, before Dormammu became as powerful as he is now, he was deeply attracted by the wonderful aura emanating from Earth, but a group of sorcerers on Kamar-Taj on Earth...

Their physical strength was negligible, but their use of space was incredibly profound. They managed to use the array barrier formed by the Sanctum to keep Dormammu, the overlord of the Dark Dimension, away from Earth for countless years.

Recalling his efforts over the years to devour the Earth, Dormammu couldn't help but accelerate once more. Countless streams of Dark Energy shot out from behind the space Dormammu carried, dissipating into nothingness as propulsion.

Although accelerating now will consume a lot of unnecessary energy, Dormammu can't wait for this moment to arrive. As long as he devours the Earth, he can replenish any amount of energy consumed.

Suddenly, an aura not belonging to darkness appeared in Dormammu's space, bringing Dormammu, who was moving at full speed, to an abrupt halt.

Who is it?

Dormammu's head emerged before a small plain made of dark matter.

This is a human from Earth, wearing a Cloak with obvious magical fluctuations, and Dormammu is very familiar with the scent on his body.

"The sorceress of Kamar-Taj? You're the successor to the Ancient One? I hate the smell of you."

Doctor Strange stared at the enormous head before him. This was Dormammu, the ruler of the Dark Dimension and Kamar-Taj's nemesis for countless years. Although he had mentally prepared himself before coming, Doctor Strange still felt a slight sense of unease.

This creature is incredibly powerful and enormous.

The intense energy fluctuations emanating from him seemed even stronger than those of the Sun.

Although his enormous head seemed to be right in front of him, Doctor Strange knew that Dormammu was simply too huge; the distance between him was at least several celestial bodies' distance.

Taking a deep breath, Doctor Strange composed himself and spoke.

"Dormammu, I've come to talk to you..."

Dormammu didn't give Doctor Strange a chance to finish speaking. With a thought, dark matter transformed into a sharp stalagmite that shot out from the ground in front of Doctor Strange and pierced directly through Doctor Strange's heart.

This is Dormammu's world; killing a weak human like Doctor Strange wouldn't even require lifting a finger.

"Ants!!"

Dormammu scoffed, and as if venting his anger, he summoned another stalagmite, piercing Doctor Strange's body once more.

Then it turned back and sped towards Earth again.

Doctor Strange's body was suspended in mid-air, impaled by two stalagmites. Without the protection of his internal energy, the surrounding Dark Energy had begun to devour the corpse, and both the clothes and the exposed skin were slowly but visibly decomposing.

Ten minutes later, the corpse on the ground suddenly disappeared, and everything around seemed to rewind, returning the ground to its state ten minutes earlier. A golden portal opened in mid-air, and Doctor Strange stepped into the area once again.

Dormammu peeked out again.

Dormammu is no ordinary being; he has long been able to resist certain forces of the law.

Although Doctor Strange used the Time Stone to set a ten-minute loop, and Dormammu repeated his actions under the influence of the rules, craning his neck to look in this direction, he still retained the memory of what had just happened.

"What have you done to me, Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj?"

Feeling as if time had reversed for a moment, Dormammu angrily addressed Doctor Strange.

A tremendous roar rolled towards Doctor Strange. Doctor Strange barely managed to regain his footing and spoke to Dormammu.

"I'm here to negotiate with you about Earth. I hope you'll abandon the idea of devouring the Earth."

"Ha ha!!"

Dormammu laughed loudly, and the enormous sound knocked Doctor Strange to the ground.

Dormammu looked at Doctor Strange rolling on the ground and said...

"You can't even withstand my laughter, and you expect me to abandon Earth? By what right? You ant!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a long whip made of dark matter appeared in the air.

With a "smack!", Doctor Strange was sliced in two.

Doctor Strange has failed again!