Demon Legion Beyond the Boundary

Hong Kong Sanctum.

Dilapidated.

Pitch black.

It seems that no monks have been stationed there for many years.

The ground was stained with dark red blood, and the air was filled with a foul stench, as if all sorts of Hell creatures frequently defecated there.

Chen Ji and the Doctor Strange paced back and forth, their eyes flashing with an inexplicable light, their hearts filled with mixed emotions, and they couldn't help but look at each other in silence.

This Sanctum is completely abandoned!

It simply cannot serve its purpose of protecting reality.

Outside the Sanctum.

A mournful, piercing roar echoed endlessly.

This shows that this fragment of the planet has completely become the territory of demons, devoid of any living beings, and is a scene of utter devastation and ruin.

"Stephen."

"We should repair the Sanctum."

"Save your universe, starting with activating the Sanctum."

"Once the two great Sanctum in Hong Kong and London are repaired, they will be able to prevent the Demon Lord from invading. Only in this way can we prevent the Demon Lord from hindering us in collecting the Infinity Stones."

Chen Ji then shared his thoughts.

The Doctor Strange nodded secretly.

However.

How exactly should the Sanctum be repaired?

He has absolutely no relevant knowledge!

Because the Earth has fallen apart and its Ley Lines have been shattered, even the Sling Ring cannot cross different dimensions, and there is no way to return to Kamar-Taj!

"Don't forget."

"My universe, Kamar-Taj still exists. I will find the knowledge to restore this London Sanctum."

"Before that, I can also try using Rune Magic!"

A slight smile appeared on Chen Ji's lips.

Since the term can be applied to the New York Sanctum, it can certainly be applied to the Hong Kong Sanctum as well.

The next second.

He rubbed Rune in his hands, and a dazzling, intense light shone forth, the Rune's energy surging outwards.

This once again amazed the Doctor Strange.

[The Pink Entry has been generated. Please name the entry; the name will determine its effect.]

Chen Ji pondered for a moment.

Immediately, he began the naming process!

"Let's name the entry... Evil Repulsion!"

The entry for "[Evil Repulsion]" has been successfully named.

[Evil Repulsion] (Pink): Units possessing this attribute can resist the invasion and attacks of demons and monsters, isolate themselves from the damage and spying of evil spirits, and also increase the dual resistances of the unit. Without invitation, all evil will retreat.

The Rune immediately took on a fixed shape and were then shoved into the Sanctum.

The next second.

A dazzling light shone from the Hong Kong Sanctum!

All the dull and lifeless lines of the magic circle regained their magic power, and the overall shape was completely renewed, completely isolating the demons from invasion!

"Rune Magic..."

"How could you possibly have mastered Rune Magic?"

"Odin..."

"Arrogant and conceited, I would never teach you the Rune!"

"Could it be that you came into contact with Rune Stone and deciphered the Mystery of Rune on your own?"

The Doctor Strange's eyes flickered.

It's unbelievable.

Unravel the Mystery of Rune on your own!

It's easy to imagine just how astonishing Chen Ji's talent for secret techniques was!

"That's right."

Rune Stone.

"Is there one in this world too?"

"It seems that the historical processes of the two worlds are largely similar."

"The difference is that in this world, I don't exist."

Chen Ji sighed deeply.

There is a mysterious connection between Rune and inscriptions.

Perhaps, the two are originally one!

And... the tree-shaped tattoo on his left wrist that extends to the inside of his forearm also looks exactly like the Time Tree created by Loki, the God of Time!

Could it be that the He Who Remains have died, Loki has ascended to the throne, and the Multiverse has truly begun?

It seems that this possibility is not entirely out of the question!

Otherwise, Chen Ji's power alone would be no match for the Time Stone!

World Tree...

The Multiversal Tree...

This gave Chen Ji a lot to think about.

Could it be that the Mystic Statue was left by Loki, allowing him to travel to the Marvel Universe and defeat the Ravenous Ambition Council of Kangs?

Loki was at the end of time, watching his every move?

Chen Ji was lost in thought.

However, it's impossible to connect all of this together.

We can only put speculation aside for now.

But...

The act of bestowing an inscription upon the Hong Kong Sanctum has already attracted demons from the nearby Hell!

A legion of demons, with bizarre and hideous appearances, blue faces and fangs, surrounded the Hong Kong Sanctum like sharks that had smelled blood!

They attempted to break into the Sanctum!

Buzz!

A surge of powerful energy emanated from it, forming a Rune shield!

The inscriptions enshrined in the Hong Kong Sanctum have blocked the attacks of all demonic creatures!

[Evil Repulsion]!

As Pink Entry, it inherently possesses boundless magical power, and its quality falls between that of Blue Entry and Purple Entry.

Without the Purple Entry, it would be impossible to destroy this Sanctum!

"You're such a troublemaker."

"The demon army... has all been attracted here, what are you going to do?"

"If we destroy the demon legion, we will surely attract the Demon Lord!"

"The Hong Kong Sanctum has not been fully restored."

The Doctor Strange's expression darkened, his tone carrying a hint of reproach.

The Demon Legion.

There is absolutely no threat.

The Demon Lord is the real threat!

No one can ignore the power of a Demon Lord!

Demon Lord are generally superior to Mystic Arts Master, and if they occupy an entire dimension, they will be promoted to Dimension Lord.

His strength is comparable to that of the Sorcerer Supreme.

Moreover, Dimension Lord have generally lived for tens of thousands of years. After their mutual warfare proved fruitless, they established the Hell Lord Council to jointly adjudicate disputes arising in their territories.

While Doctor Strange and Chen Ji may possess Boundless Magic, they might not be able to rival the Hell Lord Council.

In conclusion

In this world, power and influence are everything!

Did you think I hadn't considered it?

"Now... it's your turn to perform. Activate your Soul-Seizing Curse and stabilize all the demons."

"Before our identities are exposed, we just need to repair the other two Sorcerer Sanctum."

"Perfect timing. I'm also very curious about the Soul-Seizing Curse you created."

Chen Ji laughed.

He had anticipated this!

[Super Genius], is it just talk?

"You want to steal my Soul-Seizing Curse?"

"You will personally occupy the body of Cosmic Celestial?"

"I advise you to act according to your strength. Your spirit is too fragile. You'll probably be completely destroyed before you even cast the Soul-Seizing Curse."

The Doctor Strange shook his head.

Speak freely and without reservation.

This immediately made Chen Ji realize the problem.

The strength of the Doctor Strange's spirit is far beyond what Chen Ji can match!

It seems...

Is the prerequisite for casting the Soul-Seizing Curse that the spirit's strength meets the required standard?

The Doctor Strange did not answer Chen Ji's question. His spirit became ethereal, passed through the walls of the Hong Kong Sanctum, and immediately transformed into a stream of light, taking over the body of a ferocious demon!

This demon's strength Infinity on par with Demon Lord, its status is above all other demons, and it is the ruler of this region, capable of commanding all demons!

"Get out of here!"

"This is my territory!"

"Anyone who dares to step forward, don't blame me for tearing them apart with my bare hands!"

The demon leader threatened sternly.

Before he could finish speaking...

All the lower-level demons immediately showed fear and fled in all directions, afraid that if they were too slow, they would become the demon leader's meal.

"Stephen."

Come in.

"I must admit, your Soul-Seizing Curse is indeed extraordinary."

Even I can't see any clues.

Chen Ji's eyes showed admiration.

He immediately checked the Doctor Strange's Entry Panel.

[Name]: Murs (occupying)

[Identity]: Demon Lord, Weird Vengeful Soul

[Entry]: Heaven-Shaking Hatred (Green), Dark Energy (Blue), Undying Body (Blue).

[Heaven-Shaking Hatred] (Green): Before he was transformed into a demon, his heart was filled with hatred, which made him immune to Mind Stone attacks. Anyone who forcibly manipulates his Mind Stone will also suffer the backlash of hatred.

[Dark Energy] (Blue): As the leader of demons, Murs possesses a vast amount of dark energy and can also initially utilize it to transform it into various attack methods.

[Undying Body] (Blue): He seems unkillable. Have you thought of a solution?

"... Before being transformed into a demon?"

"Could it be that all demons were once human?"

"Undying Body?"

"Stephen certainly knows how to pick."

Chen Ji thought to himself.

There is no need to worry about the safety of the Hong Kong Sanctum for the time being.

Doctor Strange is capable of protecting this Sanctum.

This will buy him valuable time for repairs!

Once the Hong Kong Sanctum is repaired, this fragment of the planet will become self-contained, completely isolating it from the invasion of the Demon Lord.

I just don't know... if his 'save point' has refreshed yet?

Will I appear at the Hong Kong Sanctum the next time I enter this Weird World?

And... the oil paintings displayed in the room...

There must have been corresponding changes, right?

Chen Ji pondered silently.

Then the Doctor Strange appeared before him and closed the Sanctum doors tightly once more.

"List."

"The burden of saving the Demon Universe rests on your shoulders."

"I will also secretly investigate the situation in the Outer Realm, trying to find the whereabouts of the Infinity Stones."

The Doctor Strange's voice was magical; he had complete control over the demon leader and utterly suppressed the demon's soul.

And all of this was thanks to his Soul-Seizing Curse!

"Call."

With great power comes great responsibility.

"I will not forget my duty."

Chen Ji nodded.

Then, a ray of light appeared at the boundary between heaven and earth, and his figure gradually disappeared.

Only the Doctor Strange remained, his face displaying an extremely complex expression—painful yet deeply gratified.

At least...

He is no longer fighting alone.

Collect all six Infinity Stones and snap your the Snap.

Perhaps we cannot stop the Divine Awakening, but we can bring the Earth together again!

At the same time.

Ta Lo.

Inside the bamboo house.

Chen Ji opened his eyes, and a feeling of being in another world washed over him.

He returned to the real world.

Lying on my back on the wooden bed, I couldn't calm down for a long time; the pressure suddenly increased.

Unbeknownst to him, he had taken on the responsibility of maintaining peace between two universes, yet his Luck Value remained unchanged.

Did his actions not bring about a major turning point in the fate of this Weird World?

Still...

The turning point in his life has been mixed so far, so it's impossible to reward him with Luck Value?

"Never mind."

"Getting the Energy Ring done as soon as possible is the key."

"If I could obtain the Mechanism Arts of the Ta Lo Secret Realm and use them to build the Rune Academy... perhaps, there would be a glimmer of hope for the outbreak of Ragnarok!"

Chen Ji secretly looked forward to it.

The Mechanism Arts.

It's actually ancient technology!

Through magic arrays, runes, specific manufacturing processes, and materials with magical properties, the mechanism is given kinetic energy!

This is a technological method that is almost like magic.

Certainly.

If the Ta Lo Secret Realm decides to explore the ruins alone, Chen Ji will be completely lost.

Fortunately...

Ying Nan has already persuaded Uncle Guang.

There was a knock on the door.

The door opened.

Ying Nan's plump and pretty figure appeared in front of Chen Ji, a charming smile playing on her lips, and she immediately handed over a money pouch.

It was completely filled with Ancient Coins!

A total of two thousand Ancient Coins!

"List."

"I've made my decision. I'll hire you to excavate the Ancient Ruins; this is the reward you deserve."

"Two thousand Ancient Coins."

Ying Nan handed over the money bag.

"A wise move."

"I will definitely do my best."

Chen Ji was secretly delighted.

Two thousand Ancient Coins.

What originally belonged to Sally Valence has now become his personal stash, instantly turning him into a 'thousand-yuan household'.

Even in the Hidden World, they are considered genuine tycoons!

This shows how much the people of the Ta Lo Secret Realm value this Ancient Ruins Ancient Ruins, and its value far exceeds that of two Ancient Coins.

This caused Chen Ji's heart to tremble.

Immediately, under Ying Nan's guidance, they arrived at the depths of the Ta Lo Secret Realm, the place where the Dark Dweller appeared, and where magical energy had corrupted the entire environment.

It is almost uninhabitable.

The scattered mechanical parts on the ground testify to the prosperity of the Ta Lo Secret Realm.

However, things are different now.

The Ta Lo Secret Realm has lost all its inheritance and can only survive by selling Dragon-Scale Metal.

"List."

"We've retrieved another twenty pieces of Dragon-Scale Metal. Two Ancient Coins will suffice if you need them."

Ying Nan smiled.

This instantly made Chen Ji feel uneasy.

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune?

He hadn't even had a chance to properly enjoy his money before he was already going to return it to Ying Nan?

However, the price is reasonable, averaging one hundred Ancient Coins for one piece of Dragon-Scale Metal.

Even if Kamar-Taj were to acquire Dragon-Scale Metal, the price wouldn't be higher than this!

"Make a deal."

Chen Ji thought for a moment.

Thirty pieces of Dragon-Scale Metal are enough to support the development of the Energy Ring, and may even help Tony create an unprecedented Dragon Scale Armor!

If... we could transform the Lake Dragon from a shared resource into a private one, making it exclusively produce dragon scales for it...

Wouldn't that allow one to become a major capitalist in the Hidden World?

Moment.

Chen Ji then had a wildly audacious thought.

He wants to become the master of Ta Lo!

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