"Hurry up. Her Soulfire will collapse soon due to the backlash," Morgana warned, and Ian took quick action.
He expanded his domain, isolating her from the universe, and then quickly scanned her soul, body, memory and Life Code. After completing this, he took away her Time Stone, calmly watched her soul dissipate, and then left.
He summoned his gem and then cast a spell that manifested itself in the form of two magic circles: one above and one below. The two gems rotated around each other, then Fusion became one.
"Successful," Ian commented. "The time energy it can generate has at least tripled."
"More importantly, its connection to the world Law of Time is greatly enhanced," Morgana added. "Do we need to add finding Infinity Stones to our to-do list?"
"Yes." These gems are the most powerful energy source they have access to at present, so Ian plans to make good use of them. "Okay, let's go save that stupid dragon." He knew where the Ancient One imprisoned Albion, so he teleported directly there, bypassing all other security measures.
"How many times do I have to tell you," the dragon said in a weak voice, slowly opening his eyes. "You are wasting your time. Besides, it won't be long before my master comes to save me."
"So, you finally admit that I am your master?"
"Ian, is that you? Thank you Dragon Father. I have never been so happy to see you," the proud dragon said loudly.
"Yeah, you don't look like you're in good condition."
Albion sighed deeply, "Since Dragon Civil War, my luck has been extremely bad." Ian wanted to know more, but now is not the time to talk. "I will let you out first." He destroyed the chains that bound the dragon, and then cast a healing spell on him, returning him to his peak condition.
"Oh, freedom and -- power," the former Thunder Dragon King said. With the power back, including his enhanced perception, he looked at Ian in disbelief. "Your strength -- have you reached Tier 10?" This was his strength in his prime, so he immediately recognized Ian's power level.
"Moreover, your power seems to have exceeded 20 planes."
"Plane?"
"This is a unit that distinguishes the strength of Tier 10 gods."
"So, based on the number of Tier 10 planes they conquered or created?"
"Correct."
"Very direct but also very efficient," Ian nodded. "Okay, let's go." He opened a portal leading outside.
"You haven't told me how you became so strong and so fast?"
"What do you think?"
"That's right. Since you can enter other universes, your exponential growth is indeed possible."
"I thought you would say I was lying. This place is just another plane in our universe."
"I'm not that incompetent yet," Albion explained. "I can feel that my connection with the source of my bloodline is completely cut off. In addition, the Authority of Lightning of this world is completely different, and it's not a small difference like other planes. It's reached the point where I can't use my lightning properties at all. So, I know you're not lying."
Ian looked at him.
"What's your expression?"
"I sometimes forget that despite your species' many flaws, you have always been known for your wisdom."
"What a rude bastard."
"What now?" Ian asked.
"What do you mean?"
"You know what I'm asking."
"Oh, that. Of course, you are my boss now."
"This is quite enjoyable."
Albion sighed. "Even at my peak, I was only at the middle level among the Dragon Kings. Now, I have a chance to become the strongest. What's even better is that I have a chance to reach Tier 11 or even higher. I only ask you two things."
"I'm listening."
"First, let me get rid of the control of the blood source."
"This is of course. I don't want anyone else to have influence on you except me," Ian nodded.
"Secondly, whenever we encounter my kind, give me a chance to persuade them to join our side. Even if they refuse, just imprison them within your ability instead of killing them."
"That's okay, but you should understand that depending on the specific situation or how things develop, killing them may be the only option."
"I know. I just want you to do your best."
"I can do it," Ian nodded. "In the worst case scenario, we will clone or transfer their bloodline." Hearing this, the corner of Albion's mouth twitched. "When we return to our timeline, I will give you all the energy you need to get you back to the top."
"Really?"
"The world is very complicated and I need all the help I can get."
"Is the situation that bad?" Albion has never seen this man so serious. Although the latter rarely showed emotion during their conversation, it could make him take things so seriously.
"We'll talk later."
When the two openly had this conversation in mid-air, it alerted the heroes on Earth. Rhodey/War Machine, Wanda, Vision, Hulk, Sam/New Captain America, Black Panther and Thor rushed to the scene. They looked at Albion with obvious hatred in their eyes.
"Damn dragon, you have to pay for what you did to my friend," Rhodey roared, and countless new weapons appeared on the shoulders and body of his armor. Others also assumed fighting stances.
Sadly, before they could act, Ian raised his hand and fired a beam of light, which instantly burned everyone to ashes except for the armors of Wanda, Vision, Black Panther, and the shields of Mjolnir and Captain America.
With a thought, he put away the hammer, shield and Black Panther's suit. He didn't want to waste even a little bit of Vibranium, and he was also very interested in the metal of Mjolnir. He summoned chains that appeared out of thin air, caught Vision, and even sealed his Mind Stone.
"No," Wanda roared and fired red energy beams at Ian, but these beams were easily blocked by a shield that appeared in front of him.
"Analysis completed," Morgana said in his mind. "I have found the energy source of Chaos Magic." Ian's perception immediately locked on the dimension containing the energy of Chaos.
"In that case, let us continue to collect data." The chains wrapped around Vision began to tighten, crushing his Vibranium structured body.
"No, don't," Wanda repeated, and the intensity of her energy beam continued to increase.
"This is not enough," Ian said, slowly bringing Vision in front of him, and then like Thanos, forcefully pulled the gem from his forehead and killed him in front of her.
"No!" Wanda screamed, her voice full of Wrath and despair. She gathered more violent red energy and fired it out like a beam. Ian calmly raised her hand to block it.
"Her Wrath brings her power to Tier 8 levels," he commented calmly. "On top of that, this attack resonates with Authority of Destruction - all because she wants to completely eliminate me."
Wanda looked at him in shock. She didn't expect that the attack that she had poured all her emotions into would be resolved so easily.
"Did you get all the data?"
"Got it, but getting more data would be helpful," the House-elf replied.
"Okay," Ian nodded, then waved her hand to knock her out and put her into his hyperspace as an experimental subject.
"What a strange world," Albion commented. He had noticed the nonlinear power system of this world before, but it was still weird to see that this human being who might have been stoned to death could actually create such a powerful attack.
Ian ignored him and continued his plunder. The fact that he was here and that this universe would eventually become his enemy completely removed all moral restraints from him.
Therefore, he plundered Vibranium of Wakanda and Talokan, the Library of Asgard, resources and Life Code samples, Infinity Stones, Cagliostro's Lost Library of this universe, and certain specific technologies - including the technologies of other forces in the universe.
The only valuable item that he has not touched is <Darkhold>. He plans to deal with the book in his timeline after he is ready. It is too dangerous for him to touch that thing without sufficient preparation.
Finally, Ian returned home.