I've Caught You, Miss

Having identified the nature of the power he was facing, all that remained was to prescribe the right remedy.

To be clear, Xiang Qian was being so cautious mainly because he feared the Infinity Stones' power was too great and would cause too much destruction, wrecking the sacred sanctuary of magic. It was not because he was afraid that brute force might hurt Wanda.

Now that Chthon's projection had appeared yet had not unleashed any massively destructive dark magic, and since the force sealing the door was most likely Wanda's own mutant ability, it showed that the girl behind the door had retained some degree of self-awareness.

It was like there was still a chance to rescue a hostage. As a responsible Kamar-Taj mage, Xiang Qian naturally had to do everything he could to protect the hostage's safety. It had absolutely nothing to do with him being soft-hearted toward a beautiful woman.

With the Reality Stone empowering him, Xiang Qian gently blew at the door. The door did not open, but with a soft pop, it turned into a mass of weightless bubbles. Reflected in red and black light, they inexplicably took on a pink hue as they drifted leisurely into the inner room.

Xiang Qian stepped through the entrance and entered the place where the dark magic was most concentrated. Even as he quietly let out a breath, his mind became intensely alert.

That breath just now had nearly blown his lungs apart. Drawing upon the Infinity Stones' power truly came with crushing pressure—especially when he wanted to handle things gently while putting on an effortless show. He was simply asking for trouble. From here on, he had better be practical, lest he capsize in a gutter.

The furnishings in the side chamber were exceedingly simple: one bed and