Chapter Summaries

Old Wang negotiated Loki’s fate with Tony, Thor, Egghead, and Minister Ross after the battle in New York. He proposed imprisoning Loki at Kamar-Taj rather than killing or releasing him, and Odin agreed.

• Tony tried to excuse his use of the Cosmic Cube and asked Thor to pay for the damage, while Old Wang insisted Thor was his brother.
• Old Wang sent the others to help restore order across the world, leaving Wanda, Egghead, Tony, Minister Ross, Thor, and Loki on Stark Tower’s roof.
• Old Wang warned that killing Loki could provoke Odin and a war between Earth and Asgard, but argued that Loki could not simply be taken away.
• Old Wang offered to imprison Loki at Kamar-Taj under the Sorcerer Supreme’s supervision, and Odin said he agreed.

Frigga and Ancient One agreed to keep Loki alive but imprison him at Kamar-Taj until Odin and Ancient One were dead, leaving his eventual fate to Earth's future protector and Asgard's king. Thor then negotiated over the Mind Stone Scepter and Cosmic Cube, learning that the Cube contained the Space Stone and agreeing that it could be returned to Earth after repairing the Bifrost.

• Frigga pleaded with Ancient One to spare Loki, but Ancient One proposed imprisoning him at Kamar-Taj until Odin and she were dead.
• Old Wang guaranteed Loki's safety, and Odin agreed to the imprisonment arrangement.
• Odin told Thor that Loki's fate would be decided by him and Earth's future protector, the Immortal Iron Fist, and urged him to use wisdom and work with Old Wang.
• Thor demanded that Asgard take the Mind Stone Scepter and Cosmic Cube, but Old Wang said the scepter belonged to Wanda and challenged Thor's claim to the Cube.
• Odin revealed to Thor that the Cosmic Cube held the Space Stone, which governed space and had been used to create the Bifrost.
• Old Wang offered to let Thor use the Cosmic Cube to repair the Bifrost if he returned it afterward, and Odin told Thor to let it be.

After the battle, Director Wang claimed the Cosmic Cube for the Shengun and recruited Tony Stark to study it, while Odin and the Ancient One discussed the threats awaiting the next generation. A week later, Wang went to the United Nations headquarters for a conference about who would control Earth’s defenses and weapons.

• Wanda escorted Loki to Kamar-Taj, while Thor went along at Old Wang’s invitation.
• Egghead, Tony, and Ross each argued that the Cosmic Cube belonged to them or their government, but Old Wang kept it for the Shengun and persuaded Tony to join its research team.
• After Tony and Old Wang left Stark Tower, Egghead and Ross realized the damaged tower had no usable way down.
• In Asgard, Odin and the Ancient One discussed the threats to come after their deaths and the successors who would protect the Nine Realms and Earth.
• Old Wang returned to the Shengun, installed the Cosmic Cube as its energy core, and brought Skye, Ghost Rider, Hulk, and the others back to Azeroth Laboratory.
• After a week of worldwide turmoil, Old Wang went to the United Nations headquarters for a conference that would determine humanity’s fate.

After the alien attack on New York, world leaders publicly acknowledged the Shengun Bureau and S.H.I.E.L.D. and told humanity that Earth could defend itself. As the world adjusted to the new era, Old Wang left Earth and arrived in another world.

• The alien invasion spread panic and debate across the world, and people formed conflicting beliefs about aliens and Earth's gods.
• After negotiations, the United Nations Secretary-General announced the Shengun Bureau and S.H.I.E.L.D. to the public and credited them with protecting Earth.
• Old Wang's popularity surged as people flooded the organizations' websites and asked how to join.
• Governments increased defense spending and bought Azeroth Iron Soldiers, while Skye released games based on the alien invasions.
• Azeroth Group's stock rose, making Old Wang the world's richest man, and he arrived in another world countless light-years away.

Old Wang and Thor returned to Asgard, where Old Wang asked Odin to share his knowledge of the Infinity Stones in exchange for the Cosmic Cube. The chapter ended with Thor wondering whether Old Wang was secretly another son of Odin and Frigga.

• Old Wang used the Cosmic Cube to bring himself and Thor to Asgard, then gave Heimdall a vial of energy in thanks for sending him to Earth.
• Old Wang and Thor met Odin and Frigga in Odin's Temple, where Old Wang sensed that Frigga's power had grown to Skyfather Level through her connection to Odin and Asgard.
• Odin demanded that Old Wang hand over the Cosmic Cube, and Old Wang briefly showed it before putting it away.
• Old Wang asked Odin to tell him the ancient knowledge he had about the Infinity Stones.
• Thor learned that Odin had once collected the Infinity Stones and wondered whether Old Wang was Odin and Frigga's secret son.

Old Wang studied Asgard’s Book of Infinity, then helped Odin use the Cosmic Cube to repair the Bifrost. After the bridge was restored, Odin returned the Cube and Old Wang departed for Kamar-Taj.

• Frigga lent Old Wang the Book of Infinity, and he learned Odin’s recorded knowledge of the Space Stone, Reality Stone, and other Infinity Stones.
• Old Wang returned the book and lent Odin the Cosmic Cube so Odin could repair the damaged Bifrost.
• Odin used the Cosmic Cube to reconnect the broken spaces of the World Tree while Frigga, Thor, Sif, Heimdall, and the Warriors Three stayed nearby.
• Old Wang drank with Thor and the Warriors Three, got Sif drunk, then meditated while Odin continued the repairs.
• Odin finished restoring the Bifrost and returned the Cosmic Cube to Old Wang, who said goodbye to the Asgardians and teleported to Kamar-Taj.

Old Wang arrived at Kamar-Taj and asked Ancient One for knowledge about the Infinity Stones so they could face Thanos and Dormammu. Wanda began using the Mind Stone Scepter to extract Loki’s memories, while Old Wang stayed to watch.

• Wang the Fatty welcomed Old Wang and led him to Ancient One and Wanda.
• Ancient One explained that the Infinity Stones could not affect Dormammu, then showed Old Wang the magically sealed space containing Supergiant and Loki.
• Old Wang transferred knowledge about the Mind Stone Scepter to Wanda and cautioned her to practice in the Mirror Dimension.
• Loki begged Old Wang to release him, while Supergiant threatened them with Thanos’s vengeance.
• Wanda used the Mind Stone Scepter to invade Loki’s mind, and Old Wang restrained him with the Crimson Magic Belt as his memories formed an illusion.

Wanda extracted Loki’s memories and knowledge, then did the same to Supergiant while Loki taunted her about Thanos. After Wanda finished, Loki prepared to kill Supergiant, while Thanos learned she was dead and decided to deal with Carol Danvers himself.

• Loki relived a thousand years of memories and recalled the limited knowledge Thanos had given him about the Mind Stone Scepter and Cosmic Cube.
• Wanda extracted Supergiant’s memories as Loki urged her not to resist and mocked her loyalty to Thanos.
• Supergiant’s despair turned to rage, and she attacked Loki with psychic power, but Loki said his mind had recovered and was stronger.
• Wanda confirmed she had remembered everything, and Old Wang left with her; Loki then approached Supergiant with a dagger, saying she had been left for him.
• Nebula reported that Carol Danvers had destroyed a Kree fleet, and Thanos ordered her to help Ronan find the Power Stone before deciding to kill Carol himself.

Old Wang returned with Wanda and convened The Laboratory’s Level A leadership to establish a secret facility for studying the Cosmic Cube and Mind Stone Scepter. He appointed Tony Stark as director and Bruce Banner as deputy, leaving the team poised to begin research into the Infinity Stones.

• Old Wang left Supergiant for Simmons to study, then departed with Wanda after warning Ancient One that he would return if needed.
• Ancient One warned Old Wang about threats from Dormammu, Mephisto, Thanos, the Kree Empire, the Shi'ar Empire, and Cyttorak, and urged him to grow stronger before her connection to the universe was severed.
• Old Wang returned to Azeroth Laboratory with Wanda and explained that the Cosmic Cube and Mind Stone Scepter would be studied without extracting their Stones, with Wanda helping guard against danger from the Scepter.
• Old Wang summoned The Laboratory’s Level A leadership and appointed Tony Stark as a scientific consultant across all fields.
• Old Wang announced the creation of the secret Infinity Stones Laboratory, named Tony director and Bruce Banner deputy, and explained that the Space Stone and Mind Stone emitted Gamma Rays.

Old Wang set Azeroth Laboratory’s research priorities before planning to use the Cosmic Cube to reach the starry region where the recent battle had taken place. Meanwhile, Thor led an expedition through the restored Bifrost, choosing Vanaheim as its first destination.

• Old Wang assigned research on the Infinity Stones, unlimited energy, the Super Soldier Program, Chitauri technology, the Quantum Brain, and the World Tree and Nine Realms.
• Tony, Banner, and Dr. Simmons were tasked with joint research on the Super Soldier Serum and Extremis Virus, while Fitz and Simmons would lead research on Chitauri ships and aircraft.
• Old Wang planned to use the Cosmic Cube and ancient knowledge to travel through the universe and search for resources in the aftermath of the recent battle.
• Thor led Sif, the Warriors Three, and Asgardian warriors across the restored Bifrost to Heimdall's Temple.
• Thor chose Vanaheim as the expedition’s first stop, intending to look after Hogun before visiting the other realms.

Old Wang salvaged the Chitauri wreckage in deep space, exchanging the unusable remains for 2,234 grams of Azeroth Blood. He used the haul to obtain Shenlong's Staff and began listening to its history.

• Old Wang found the Chitauri battlefield untouched and decided to salvage the wreckage.
• Old Wang opened a portal and brought the Shengun through, then sent its ships, combat aircraft, Azeroth Iron Soldiers, and the Crimson Magic Belt to clear the debris.
• Old Wang exchanged the unusable Chitauri remains for Azeroth Blood while keeping the ships and other salvageable wreckage for repairs and study.
• Old Wang finished the cleanup with 2,234 grams of Azeroth Blood, enough to upgrade his equipment.
• Old Wang exchanged Azeroth Blood for Shenlong's Staff and resonated with it to hear its tale.

Old Wang used the Staff of Mists to spread spiritual mist across the entire Earth, then drew it back into the staff. Heimdall and Odin could not see Earth while it was covered, and Ancient One discovered that the mist calmed and healed those it touched.

• Old Wang infused the Staff of Mists with his spiritual power and transformed it into mist that spread from San Juan across the Earth.
• The mist enveloped the planet, briefly disrupting communications, then rapidly contracted back into the staff as pure spiritual power.
• Heimdall found that the mist blocked his sight of Earth and suspected it was connected to Director Wang; Odin arrived and saw Earth disappear from view before the mist vanished.
• Ancient One observed that the mist soothed her mind and eased the Dark Dimension's influence, while cleansing and nourishing people across Kathmandu.

Old Wang used the Staff of Mists to plan how to heal Earth and cultivate by sharing in the planet’s life force. He obtained the Four August Celestials’ blessings and began analyzing the Mind Stone Scepter at the newly established Infinity Stones Laboratory.

• Old Wang realized the Staff of Mists could release much more of his mental power and could help him improve Earth’s natural and mental environments.
• Old Wang spent 400 points of Azeroth Blood to receive the blessings and inheritances of White Tiger Xuen, Azure Dragon Yu'lon, Red Crane Chi-Ji, and Black Ox Niuzao.
• Old Wang summoned the Four August Celestials’ spirits and found they could aid his cultivation and help him approach the demigod level.
• Old Wang visited the Infinity Stones Laboratory, greeted Tony, and used the Heart of Azeroth to begin analyzing the Mind Stone Scepter.

Old Wang learned that Cosmic Energy could power the world if stored in specialized containers, but Vibranium was scarce and the Cosmic Cube’s output was limited. He decided to develop containers from multiple materials and establish Azeroth Unlimited Energy Co., Ltd., leaving the scale of the energy supply in doubt.

• Fitz explained that the laboratory had built a Vibranium container that could store far more Cosmic Energy than other materials and power New York for a year.
• Fitz told Old Wang that ordinary alloy containers could still provide useful clean energy, while Vibranium supplies were too scarce for large-scale production.
• Old Wang ordered the development of energy containers made from materials with different capacities and prioritized safety.
• Old Wang decided to establish Azeroth Unlimited Energy Co., Ltd. and imagined replacing fossil fuels with Cosmic Energy.
• Fitz warned Old Wang that the Cosmic Cube could not supply the entire world and could raise civilization only to about Kardashev Type 0.81.

Old Wang acquired research metals and tracked down Ulysses Klaue to obtain Vibranium. After collecting Klaue’s hidden supply, he took him to Azeroth Laboratory and set off with Tony and the others for Wakanda.

• Old Wang exchanged 100 grams of Azeroth Blood for over a thousand tons of metals and asked Dunhuang to find Ulysses Klaue.
• Old Wang invited Banner, Fitz, and Tony to visit Wakanda and asked Dunhuang to contact King T'Chaka about a technological exchange.
• Ulysses Klaue recalled stealing 250 kilograms of Vibranium from Wakanda and prepared to sell ten kilograms to an American capitalist.
• Old Wang appeared aboard Klaue’s ship, crushed his pistol, and used mental control to make him reveal where he had hidden his Vibranium.
• Old Wang collected eighty kilograms of Vibranium from Klaue’s hiding places, took him to Azeroth Laboratory, and flew with Tony and the others toward eastern Africa.

Old Wang and his companions arrived in Wakanda, where defense commander Wakabi verified their invitation and brought them into the country. After Old Wang questioned Wakanda’s secrecy and the Border Tribe’s nomadic life, a hidden aircraft arrived to collect them.

• Old Wang introduced himself to Wakabi as the Shengun Bureau director and explained that Wakanda’s king had approved his visit.
• Wakabi contacted the king, identified himself as Wakanda’s defense commander, and asked Old Wang’s group to wait while their belongings were inspected.
• Old Wang ordered Dunhuang to send the Flying Sky away, then followed Wakabi into Wakanda with his companions.
• Old Wang told Wakabi he knew about Wakanda’s advanced technology and questioned why its Border Tribe maintained nomadic customs.
• Wakabi explained that Wakanda respected tradition and concealed itself to avoid outside interference, while Old Wang considered the country’s social divisions and secrecy.
• After two hours, a black aircraft emerged from stealth and landed outside the house.

Old Wang arrived in Wakanda with Prince T'Challa and saw the nation's advanced aircraft, technology, and hidden capital. The chapter ended as he took in Kansas, a city built atop immense Vibranium deposits.

• Old Wang compared Wakanda's fusion-powered aircraft with the Flying Sky fighters and judged them roughly equal.
• Old Wang recognized Prince T'Challa as the current Black Panther and identified the demigod mark within him.
• Wakabi introduced T'Challa, who welcomed Old Wang and escorted him to meet King T'Chaka.
• T'Challa's aircraft flew Old Wang to a mountain valley, where Wakanda's concealed city appeared.
• Old Wang surveyed Kansas and sensed the vast Vibranium deposits beneath the city.

Old Wang brought Ulysses Klaue to Wakanda as a gift and arranged a technological exchange between the Shengun Bureau and Wakanda. T'Challa led the scientists to the research institute with Princess Shuri, while Old Wang entered the palace with King T'Chaka.

• Old Wang arrived in Wakanda and greeted King T'Chaka, the Queen, and Princess Shuri.
• Old Wang opened a portal and presented Ulysses Klaue to King T'Chaka, who ordered his men to take him away for judgment.
• King T'Chaka thanked Old Wang and agreed to a technological exchange with the Shengun Bureau.
• King T'Chaka sent T'Challa to show the scientists around Wakanda's research institute, and allowed Shuri to join them.
• Old Wang followed King T'Chaka into the palace.

Old Wang negotiated with Old King for Wakanda to sell Vibranium, arguing that technology exchange, education, and Cosmic Energy could support Wakanda’s development. Old King rejected the proposed sale but agreed that technological exchange was worthwhile, and Old Wang ended by offering Cosmic Energy in exchange for Vibranium.

• Old Wang discussed Wakanda’s politics and traditions with Old King and members of the Council of Elders before asking to negotiate privately.
• Old Wang requested a thousand tons of Vibranium for the Shengun Bureau, but Old King refused to sell it and offered ten kilograms as a gift.
• Old Wang argued that Wakanda should open itself to international cooperation and exchange technology with the Shengun Bureau, and Old King agreed.
• Old Wang proposed that Wakanda send students to Azeroth Group’s schools and described Bruce Banner teaching at a kindergarten, impressing Old King.
• Old Wang offered to exchange unlimited Cosmic Energy for Wakanda’s limited Vibranium.

Old Wang lent Wakanda the Cosmic Cube for research and used his charm to draw Princess Shuri into considering a future among his scientists. After learning why Wakanda had only one Black Panther, he asked to see the ritual site and the Heart-Shaped Herb.

• Old Wang offered the Old King the Cosmic Cube for Wakandan research, and the king accepted his offer to stay and lend it to the scientists.
• Old Wang joined Tony, Banner, Fitz, T'Challa, and Shuri at the research institute, where they examined the Cosmic Cube and he invited T'Challa to help study it.
• Old Wang walked with Shuri and encouraged her to consider learning from Tony, Banner, Fitz, and other scientists; she eagerly agreed.
• Old Wang asked Shuri about Wakanda's Black Panther tradition, and she explained that only the king became the Black Panther and shared her wish to protect her family and people.
• Old Wang asked Shuri to take him to the ritual site to see the Heart-Shaped Herb.