Nick Fears Black Magic, Lin Du's Strength

Lin Du glanced at the screen and said evenly, "Nick, you know as well as I do that dark mages and even gods cannot possibly turn a blind eye to the Cosmic Cube."

Nick nodded silently, his brow tightly furrowed. Clearly, he too had realized the gravity of the situation.

He knew full well that the Cosmic Cube was not merely a powerful energy source, but also the focus of every faction's covetous gaze.

Should it fall into the hands of dark mages or gods, the consequences would be impossible to predict.

Lin Du's words were no different from sounding an early warning bell.

Loki in particular—being the God of Deception—was unmatched in cunning and treachery.

They had to proceed with utmost caution.

"Let's go in. In my opinion, no one but you can uncover the Cosmic Cube's secrets."

Nick looked at Lin Du and spoke seriously.

Before the gods and mutants discovered the Cosmic Cube, they had to properly deal with this hot potato.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Du signaled for Nick to lead the way.

Nick led him through laboratory after laboratory filled with high-tech equipment and transparent isolation walls.

At last, they stopped before an exceedingly concealed metal door.

The guard beside it recognized Nick at once and, without another word, swiftly opened the hidden door after verifying both a password and fingerprint.

The door slid open without a sound, revealing a spacious room beyond.

At the center of the room stood a transparent energy barrier.

Within it floated a cube that flickered with an eerie blue light. It was the legendary Cosmic Cube.

The instant Lin Du's gaze touched the cube, a vast wave of energy surged toward him like a tide, striking straight at his heart.

"That's right. This is the Cosmic Cube," Nick murmured from beside him, his voice full of reverence.

"It holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of space."

Lin Du said nothing and merely stepped slowly toward the transparent barrier.

His fingertips trembled faintly as he slowly reached out, brimming with anticipation.

The moment his hand touched the barrier, a violent surge of energy sent a shock through his heart.

But he quickly steadied himself and pressed his hand firmly against the barrier.

With his eyes lowered, he immersed himself completely in that indescribably powerful force.

The Cosmic Cube symbolized the ultimate power of space.

By merging with it, one could comprehend and master unprecedented spatial magic.

The moment this thought crossed Lin Du's mind, a calm, clear notification sounded in his head:

[Contact with the Cosmic Cube detected. Beginning comprehension of spatial power...]

Lin Du's consciousness was pulled along by a surging stream of energy, and he felt as though he were floating amid a vast river of stars.

Brilliant stars surrounded him, and space felt so real that it seemed he could touch it.

He tried to awaken the magical energy within his body and let it communicate with the spatial power inside the Cosmic Cube.

Second by second, Lin Du gradually sensed that a subtle, mysterious bridge had formed between himself and the Cosmic Cube.

The surging power gave him an unprecedented sense of strength.

Images flashed rapidly through his mind, crossing boundless dimensions, space, and time as the secrets of space gradually unveiled themselves before him.

Lin Du devoted himself fully to the journey of exploring spatial power, and the time around him seemed to come to a standstill.

His mind roamed the boundless universe, experiencing firsthand the wonder and immense strength of space.

[Fusion complete. Based on Cosmic Magic, you have unlocked new skills: Space Rift, Spatial Creation, Spatial Stasis.]

[Within a space you create, you can control the flow of time or even stop it completely.]

Lin Du slowly emerged from that profound realization, his eyes shining with shock and joy.

He realized that he had mastered a brand-new power, one that could tear open, create, and even halt space. This ability elevated his understanding of magic to an entirely new level.

"I... I saw it," Lin Du said as he opened his eyes, his voice filled with incredulous shock.

"This cube is not merely a weapon. It is a key—a key that opens mysterious doors to endless parallel worlds and unknown realms."

Nick stared intently at Lin Du, intense curiosity gleaming in his eyes.

"Have you already touched its deeper power?"

"More than touched it. I've mastered several spatial techniques never seen before."

The moment he finished speaking, Lin Du vanished from where he stood as if performing a magic trick.

In the blink of an eye, he was standing at the other end of the room. Another blink later, he had returned before Nick.

Nick's mouth fell slightly open. Amid his shock, he sincerely admired Lin Du's incredible display.

Unable to contain his curiosity, he hurriedly asked, "Lin Du, how did you find these methods within the vastness of the universe? Tell me quickly!"

Unhurried, Lin Du slowly paced toward Nick.

He gently raised a hand, his fingers tracing through the empty air as though sketching a picture.

With his movement, a faint spatial crack quietly appeared before them.

The ground trembled as though some enormous creature were trying to break free from beneath the earth.

A faint smile rested on Lin Du's lips as he said slowly, "You'll see for yourself soon enough."

The moment his words fell, the thin crack abruptly expanded into a mysterious passage leading to an unknown realm.

Nick stood dumbfounded as the ground beneath his feet slowly split apart, revealing a pitch-black, bottomless fissure. In that moment, he almost suspected that he was dreaming.

"W-what kind of miraculous spell is this?"

Lin Du suddenly grabbed Nick and, without the slightest hesitation, strode into the deep fissure.

"Follow me."

His words were concise, yet his voice carried an unquestionable force of resolve.

The instant they crossed the fissure, the two were swept into an entirely different world.

The sight before them left Nick dumbstruck—scorching lava flowed slowly beneath their feet, while spheres glowing with strange light floated in the sky.

An ancient, mysterious energy permeated the surrounding air.

The shock in Nick's heart could not be concealed. "Lin Du, what is going on? How did you do this?"

The corners of Lin Du's lips lifted slightly, and a calm smile crossed his face.

"These are all powers I just comprehended from the Cosmic Cube."

The words struck like a bolt from the blue, making Nick widen his eyes as he stared at Lin Du in disbelief.

He had known that Lin Du was extraordinarily powerful, but he had never imagined that he had become this strong.

He had transcended the ordinary and reached a realm beyond anyone's imagination.

"The Cosmic Cube..." Nick repeated softly, his thoughts racing as he tried to make sense of the mystery behind it all.

Lin Du nodded lightly, his eyes half-closed. "That's right. This power originates from the deepest source of the universe. Only by resonating with it can one wield it freely."