Three Kings Clash! Time, Space, and Nuclear Energy

The sky over Wakanda was divided into three colors.

On one side was the purple-blue infinite divine light emanating from Thanos; on the other side was the emerald green nuclear energy storm surging from the reactor in Jiang Li's (the Atomix's ) chest; and the newly added third party—that pitch-black triangular warship—was shrouded in a strange deep blue time field.

"The Conqueror... Kang?"

Tony Stark's armor radar emitted a piercing alarm. "Warning! Unresolved spacetime fluctuations detected! That guy's equipment... looks centuries ahead of my nanotechnology!"

Doctor Strange, suspended in mid-air, was like a puppet on a string. The green-armored man behind him— Kang the Conqueror —sneered as he surveyed the battlefield.

His gaze lingered on Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet for a second, a hint of disdain in his eyes; then he looked at the Omnitrix on Jiang Li's chest, a glint of greed in his eyes.

"What a chaotic timeline."

Kang's voice, amplified by the mask, carried a haughty, electronic quality. "Variable. Your existence has turned the once Sacred Timeline into a tangled mess. The incompetent TVA (Time Variance Authority) can't handle you, so I've come personally."

"Are you here to collect the trash?"

Jiang Li (the Atomix) slowly descended, his feet creating two deep craters in the ground. The nuclear glow on his chest remained undiminished. "Unfortunately, you look like a garbage can to me."

"Arrogant."

Kang raised his hand, and the device in his palm lit up with a bluish light.

Kneel down.

Buzz--!!

An invisible pressure of time descended instantly. It wasn't gravity, but rather a forced slowing down, or even halting, of the Time Stream in this area.

Captain America and Black Panther, who were about to rush forward, suddenly became slower than snails, and even the dust in the air seemed to freeze.

Only two people were unaffected.

One is Thanos, who possesses the Space/ Power Stone for protection.

The other is Jiang Li, who is protected by the Omnitrix (and once possessed the Clockwork form).

"You think you're worthy of making me kneel?"

Thanos snorted coldly. He hated the feeling of being looked down upon.

Boom!

The Space Stone on the Infinity Gauntlet shone brightly with Space Stone light. Thanos suddenly waved his hand, and the laws of space instantly clashed with the laws of time.

"Crush!"

The space around the enormous triangular warship suddenly shattered like a mirror, attempting to tear the Kanglian people and the ship to shreds.

"Crude application."

Kang shook his head. He simply tapped the controller on his wrist a few times.

"Time... rewind."

A miraculous scene unfolded. The shattered space, like a movie playing in reverse, returned to its original state in a mere second. The warship was completely unharmed.

"Now, it's my turn."

Kang pushed his hands out, and countless beams of azure energy shot out from the warship. These beams did not explode; instead, anything hit (trees, rocks) instantly weathered into dust after millions of years of erosion!

This is Time Stripping!

"Danger! Don't try to take it head-on!" Jiang Li shouted.

He suddenly rushed in front of the Avengers, who were still "reacting".

"Omnitrix, energy shield... maximum power!"

"Nuclear Barrier!!"

Jiang Li spread his arms wide, and the nuclear energy within the Atomix was no longer used for attack, but instead transformed into a huge green hemispherical shield, protecting his teammates behind him.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!

A cyan time beam struck the green nuclear shield.

Although there was no explosion, Jiang Li could feel his energy draining away at an alarming rate—because the shield was being worn down over decades due to the effects of "time"!

"This guy... he's got something."

Jiang Li gritted his teeth, cold sweat beading on his forehead (if the Atomix could sweat).

The current situation is very delicate.

Kang wants to eliminate everyone and reconnect the timelines; Thanos wants the Time Stone (which is with Doctor Strange, but Doctor Strange is in Kang's possession); Jiang Li wants to protect Earth and the stone.

A three-way power struggle!

"We must break this deadlock." Jiang Li's eyes hardened.

He suddenly removed his shield and shouted at Thanos:

"Hey! Purple Sweet Potato Spirit! How long are you going to keep watching this show? That guy's going to take the Time Stone to the future! If he leaves, you can forget about the Snap for the rest of your life!"

Thanos's eyes turned cold upon hearing this.

Indeed, compared to Jiang Li, a formidable enemy, the one who controls time poses a greater threat to his plans.

"Snort."

Thanos made his decision.

He stomped his foot and shot off like a purple cannonball, ignoring Jiang Li and charging straight at Kang, who was suspended in mid-air!

"Give me the gem...!!"

Thanos clenched his left fist, and the Power Stone condensed into a purple aura before slamming down on Kang's protective shield!

"Barbarian." Kang frowned, attempting to control Thanos using time stop.

But at that moment...

Hey! Don't forget me!

Jiang Li wasn't idle either.

Taking advantage of Thanos drawing Kang's attention, he clasped his hands together, and the reactor in his chest overloaded once again.

"Since you enjoy manipulating time and space, then I'll flip the table!!"

"Nuclear Fission: Mini Sun!!"

Call--!!

Jiang Li conjured a green sphere, five meters in diameter and as bright as the core of a star, in his hand. He didn't throw it directly at Kang, but rather at the airspace between Kang and Thanos!

"Burst!!"

Rumble------!!!!!

A miniature nuclear bomb detonated between the two men.

The power of this attack even briefly tore apart Wakanda's spatial barrier.

The terrifying heatwave and shockwave instantly tore apart Kang's unsuspecting warship's shields, sending him flying. Doctor Strange also lost control and plummeted from the sky.

Thanos was also hit in the face by the close-range nuclear explosion, his golden armor shattered completely, and he was blasted hundreds of meters away.

"Wang! Catch Doctor Strange!!" Jiang Li roared.

A portal opened precisely in mid-air, catching the unconscious Doctor Strange and instantly transporting him to safety.

In the center of the battlefield, the smoke and dust dissipated.

Although Kang was in a sorry state, he was not seriously injured thanks to his futuristic armor. However, his expression turned extremely grim as he looked at the vanished Doctor Strange.

"You... have ruined the sacred script."

Kang stood up, and several more spacetime portals appeared around him, seemingly preparing to summon his army.

Meanwhile, Thanos also crawled out of the ruins. He was covered in blood, and his injuries were more severe than ever before. But he glanced at Jiang Li, then at the unfathomable Kang. As a master strategist, he knew that the battle was out of control.

If the fighting continues, he might die here.

"Earth..."

Thanos gazed deeply at the land, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.

"I will be back."

Buzz!

The Space Stone lit up. This time, Thanos didn't hesitate at all, immediately opening a portal and disappearing instantly.

He fled.

Carrying four gems, he fled in a sorry state, caught between two forces.

Only Jiang Li and Kang remained at the scene.

"Alright, that purple sweet potato spirit has run away."

Jiang Li turned around, and the Atomix's fist, radiating heat, was aimed at Kang the Conqueror.

"Now, it's time to settle our score, you time thief."

"You think you've won?"

Kang sneered, and his body began to gradually become ethereal.

"I was just here to confirm the threat level of the 'variable.' Now, I have the data I needed."

"Jiang Li, the holder of the Omnitrix."

"Enjoy your last moments. For the next time we meet, it will be at the end of time."

Swish!

Kang's figure, along with the enormous warship, shrank into a single point of light and disappeared into the Time Stream, just like an old-fashioned television being turned off.

The battlefield in Wakanda finally fell completely silent.

All that remained was a devastated land and a group of superheroes who had survived the catastrophe.

Jiang Li deactivated his transformation, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt on the ground. The continuous high-intensity battle and nuclear energy output had left even him feeling exhausted.

"Jiang Li!"

Gwen's voice came through the earpiece, trembling with tears, "You scared me to death! Your vital signs almost dropped to zero!"

"I'm fine..."

Jiang Li lay on the still-warm Vibranium ground, watching the sky gradually darken, a forced smile appearing on his lips.

"At least... we held on."

temporary.