When the Dark Dimension invaded, Doctor Strange and William traveled to Dormammu's world. There, they negotiated with Dormammu and died hundreds upon thousands of times. Through those countless deaths, Stephen Strange's understanding of magic steadily deepened, elevating him from a certified sorcerer to a master sorcerer.
Later, during their journey through Hell, they fought Mephisto, Lord of Hell, alongside Ghost Rider. His understanding of magic improved once again, and now he felt that he was only one step away from becoming the Sorcerer Supreme.
That was why he had mastered more secret arts, such as these Images of Ikonn.
Simply put, it was the legendary Shadow Clone Technique. It could create numerous different clones and launch attacks simultaneously. Moreover, these clones were not illusions; each retained part of Doctor Strange's abilities, making it impossible to tell which was real and which was fake.
Hundreds of Doctor Strange's clones filled the sky, blotting out the sun. Countless golden magical whips flew toward Ebony Maw. His expression shifted in surprise, and in the next moment, the magical whips wrapped around his body, rendering him unable to move.
Just then, Daisy, Johnny Blaze, and Robby Reyes walked over. Quake first unleashed a powerful Seismic Blast that struck Ebony Maw, then the two Ghost Riders opened their mouths and spewed surging hellfire.
Ebony Maw truly was the strongest of the Black Order. Faced with danger, there was no panic on his face. Then, his eyes lit up, radiating dazzling white light as a terrifying psychic shockwave erupted!
In an instant, the countless Doctor Strange clones in the air were shattered by the psychic storm. Quake staggered back several steps, blood beginning to flow from her nose, while the hellfire around the Ghost Riders weakened considerably.
"Lowly humans, I will give you one last chance.