Stephen Remained in the Past! See You in the Future!

[Kill the Deviants]

[Luck Value +200]

A clear and pleasant voice announcement rang out.

The Deviants were instantly wiped out!

This is a clean and efficient method, an unbelievable way of attacking.

This caused a subtle expression to appear on the faces of the two Eternals.

He couldn't help but become secretly on guard, fearing that the spatial Cosmic Cube would trap him, and he would die from the compression of spatial power like this Deviants!

"Don't worry."

"I have no intention of being your enemy."

"I'm just a passerby in this place."

"Perhaps..."

We will meet again.

Chen Ji smiled.

He then extracted the Pink Entry and, together with young Stephen, returned to the blank Lost Book City.

Will we meet again?

Ikaris murmured softly.

They watched the two mysterious figures leave without making any move.

At this moment, he had not yet understood the mission of the Eternals, nor had he begun to turn evil.

This gave Chen Ji room to maneuver!

Lost Book City.

Chen Ji and young Stephen returned to this place and revealed the plan to Stephen.

"You want me to stay in this era...?"

"To keep Deviants in captivity without the Eternals' knowledge?"

Do you really think this is feasible?

Stephen was startled.

He almost thought he was hallucinating!

Stay in the era of human civilization!

Enduring seven thousand years of loneliness and solitude!

Can't they even show their faces in public?

This!

How could he possibly accept that?

"Stephen."

"Don't you want to resurrect Christine?"

"When Christine is struck by a sudden tragedy and on the verge of death, you can secretly intervene and make another Stephen believe that Christine is dead."

"It will not disrupt the trajectory of future destiny."

"It will also allow you to reunite with Christine!"

"Only when you become a part of history will your actions not create a time paradox."

Chen Ji smiled.

He dropped a bombshell!

Stephen's eyes widened instantly.

He was deeply moved!

"To become a part of history..."

"Indeed."

"This aligns with the Sacred Timeline Law."

"But how can I fake Christine's death?"

"Magic?"

"There's no way to fool the forensic doctor."

Stephen shook his head.

"I am ready."

"This is..."

Divine Brush.

"You can bring the virtual to reality; through your summoning magic, you can create a painted avatar to replace your physical body."

"You possess my power and can unleash the full potential of my Divine Brush; this might very well be a sign from heaven."

Chen Ji flipped his hand over.

A crystal-clear judge's pen immediately and steadily landed in his palm.

This divine Divine Brush, formed from his blood and inheriting his genetic material, now contains an additional entry!

Even...

This Divine Brush can connect the Painted Realm Dimension and unleash its infinite wonders!

Draw food and electrical appliances.

Draw everything that young Stephen needs!

Fake Christine's death would be a piece of cake!

Divine Brush?

"Is this a magical artifact?"

Young Stephen's eyes flickered.

Upon receiving the Divine Brush, one can feel an immense energy swirling around its tip.

As he wielded his brush, streaks of crimson light flashed in the air, and he drew a Deviants.

This Deviants is almost indistinguishable from a real one!

But...

All entries are grayed out!

[Deviants]

[Level]: Ultimate

[Entry]: Infinite Evolution (Gray)

The Deviants had barely appeared when they prostrated themselves before the two.

I submit not only to the Divine Brush, but also to the Painted Realm Lord!

Seem...

As Chen Ji's strength soared and he acquired the Five-Gold Panel, he no longer needed summoning spells to make the painted beasts manifest in the world!

"List."

"You're practically Agamotto reincarnated!"

"I agree!"

"I will raise the Deviants for you. We... will meet again in the future!"

Young Stephen smiled.

With Divine Brush, Christine could create a painted image when she was on the verge of death, deceiving her mortal self!

At that moment, he couldn't help but realize...

Could it be that Christine never actually died, and that he only saw a painted portrait?

According to the Quantum Entanglement Theory, the past and the future occur simultaneously.

Doesn't this mean that in another time and space, there was a Stephen in a black robe hiding behind the scenes?

"Stephen."

"You can spread my faith and imprint the name of the God of Knowledge and Talent into the river of time."

"Wanda is now the Sorcerer Supreme."

"But Vishanti's faith is deeply entrenched, and it won't be so easy for me to replace Vishanti."

Chen Ji's eyes flashed.

If young Stephen decided to stay in the past...

Then, he could simply establish his own Strange Academy and train a large number of Holy Blood Wizard!

After he returned to the future, countless Holy Blood Wizard helped him govern Kamar-Taj!

The time paradox.

To put it bluntly...

It's actually a 'rejection reaction' from the Temporal Hidden Force.

Because he does not belong to the current point in time, based on the 'rejection reaction', his actions will be corrected by the Temporal Hidden Force.

Young Stephen's decision to stay here meant that he had become a part of history!

Therefore, there will be no rejection reaction!

Therefore, by implementing his plan through young Stephen, everything can be guaranteed to go smoothly!

"To establish a Strange Academy?"

"You're really something."

"List."

"You really are treating me like a donkey."

Young Stephen was both amused and exasperated.

However, he gladly accepted this mission.

Seven thousand years!

I'm just killing time anyway.

But...

How can the existence of the Strange Academy be kept secret from Kamar-Taj? From the Ancient One?

"This is your task."

"Stephen."

"I believe in your Extraordinary Wisdom."

Chen Ji nodded secretly.

He now completely trusts Stephen.

After all, he is the Creator of Painted Realm Being. Without him Painted Realm Lord, there would be no young Stephen!

"I also believe in my wisdom."

"List."

"Seven thousand years later..."

"Goodbye."

"Perhaps, I'm already too old to look like a child."

Young Stephen had a deep gaze.

Certainly.

He also knew that his seven thousand years might only be a fleeting moment for Chen Ji.

Because when Chen Ji returned to the future, it was already seven thousand years later.

"Do you have any other requests?"

"I can try my best to accommodate your requests."

Chen Ji said sincerely.

After all, young Stephen will be left in the past, and if anything goes wrong during that time...

This could potentially cause significant changes to the future he knows.

But this is not what he needs.

"Require?"

"I have no other desires."

"List."

"With this Divine Brush, that's enough."

Young Stephen smiled.

See you next time.

That is the future, seven thousand years from now.

He also secretly vowed to keep the existence of the Strange Academy hidden from public view.

Until...

He would do his utmost to help Chen Ji whenever he needed him!

"Good."

"See you seven thousand years later..."

Chen Ji waved his hand.

Things have come to this.

Then he can return to the future with peace of mind.

Buzz!

A burst of green light swept out.

The Temporal Hidden Force transformed into a vortex.

It completely obscured Chen Ji's figure.

In the blink of an eye.

He then returned to the future, relative to the era of human civilization.

That is, the present moment he is in!

Chen Ji, being in the Painted Realm Dimension, carefully sensed the passage of time in the outside world and discovered a tiny, insignificant change, but it was still within his tolerance.

Leaving the Painted Realm.

Then you see Sokovia, a building with a futuristic feel, standing in the main city area.

The logo of the Vought Tower gleamed in the sunlight.

Members of the Disaster Recovery Department are also repairing other roads.

Laughter and joy have returned to this city that was in dire need of rebuilding.

Furthermore, technology from the Chitauri Civilization is almost ubiquitous and has begun to replace older infrastructure.

The Arc Reactor Power Plant rose from the ground.

Clean, new energy sources have replaced thermal power generation.

Post-war subsidies were also distributed to the bank accounts of every household.

The Battle of Sokovia not only destroyed the civilized order, but also made Baron Zemo's decrees go unchecked!

In conclusion

Everything is developing in the direction Chen Ji had hoped for!

"List?"

What are you doing standing here?

A round of greetings rang out.

Raven strolled over, a smile playing on her lips. She was the CEO of the Vought Group and also held a nominal position in the S.W.O.R.D..

The United Earth Army and the S.W.O.R.D. have been officially listed as major projects.

Even Donghua successfully joined this global organization through negotiations, shocking the other powers!

Certainly.

Sokovia also paid a heavy price, needing to transport five Leviathan Warships to Donghua!

If Baron Zemo goes back on his word, Donghua must immediately withdraw and condemn Sokovia!

"Raven."

"How's the discussion about the X Academy going?"

Has Charles made a decision?

Chen Ji smiled.

Future.

There have been no major changes, and it seems that young Stephen has kept his duties and mission firmly in mind.

I wonder where young Stephen is now, and how I can contact him...?

Not yet.

"Charles ..."

"He is mild-mannered by nature and does not wish to become enemies with the Federation."

"However, you have a guest who has been waiting for your return at the Vought Group for some time."

Raven's expression darkened, and then, remembering something, she quickly reported back.

"Guest?"

"Could it be...?"

Chen Ji's heart skipped a beat.

A smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

It seems that young Stephen had anticipated this day and arrived at the Vought Group ahead of schedule!

Then, led by Raven, he arrived at the reception hall of the Vought Group and saw an elderly man with white hair, dressed in a black robe, with a beautiful woman by his side.

Although time has left its mark, sculpting it into a different form, its essence remains unchanged!

"Stephen."

"It seems your plan succeeded."

Chen Ji curled the corners of his mouth.

This white-haired old man is none other than Stephen, who has remained in the past, enduring seven thousand years of hardship alone, and has remained hidden until now!

Stephen Strange!

He was no longer a boy, but a man with white hair and beard, like a grandmaster with profound cultivation, his eyes gleaming with a mysterious light.

View his Entry Panel.

They discovered that the Power of Knowledge had been upgraded to gold!

[Name]: Stephen Strange

[Identity]: Sorcerer Supreme of the Painted Realm

[Entry]: Extraordinary Wisdom (purple), Elder God Power (red), Doing What Others Can't (red), Power of Knowledge (gold).

Golden Legend!

Moment!

Chen Ji then sensed a tremendous energy being transmitted into his mind through the Tree of Knowledge and Talent.

Countless pieces of knowledge, words, information, and symbols appeared out of thin air in my mind!

Almost all of these are Stephen's experiences over the past seven thousand years!

Stephen Strange, without the slightest slackening, truly hid in the shadows of the world for seven thousand years, and even created a painted body through Divine Brush, deceiving his past self!

This ensured that his fate did not take any major turns, successfully closing the time loop.

Furthermore, he established a Strange Academy in the location of the Lost Book City, secretly spreading the faith of the God of Knowledge, and his Protégé were all elites!

There are no weaklings!

If Strange Academy were to Kamar-Taj and replace the Vishanti faith, it would be a piece of cake!

"Stephen."

You've worked hard.

Chen Ji's expression was moved.

If it were him...

They certainly couldn't endure it for seven thousand years.

That's seven thousand years!

Two and a half million days and nights!

The once-young Stephen has aged into a man with white hair and beard, adding to his mature masculine charm, and every gesture exudes authority.

"Hard?"

"No."

"I saved Christine, and it was all worth it."

Stephen smiled.

He looked at Christine beside him.

Her soft red hair cascaded over her fragrant shoulders, her pale red lips curved into a smile, and a hint of joy and sweetness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

She had long been Doctor Strange's spouse.

He also became a member of the Strange Academy.

"If Stephen didn't say it himself..."

I still can't believe it.

"He endured seven thousand years of loneliness just to save me."

Christine held Stephen's large hand tightly, her expression a mixture of tenderness and concern.

When love runs deep, one often feels indebted.

She owes Stephen far too much!

"This is my choice."

"No one forced me."

"Christine."

"If you can't adapt to the rigid rules of the Strange Academy, you might as well stay in your old profession at Vought Group."

Stephen's gaze was gentle.

My old profession.

This naturally refers to medical and nursing work.

"May I?"

Christine exclaimed in surprise.

"Certainly."

"You could also go to a local hospital and become its director."

Chen Ji nodded slightly.

The casualties in the Battle of Sokovia were appalling, and the government built a general hospital to treat war refugees.

What we really need is a dean with both high moral character and excellent conduct!

"Then I'd like to go to this general hospital..."

Christine said seriously.

To save lives and heal the wounded.

This was her ideal and her calling.

She and Stephen had been following the Battle of Sokovia closely.

Only after young Stephen made his decision did the two dare to reveal themselves, to avoid a paradox arising from the Temporal Hidden Force.

"Then so be it."

"Raven."

"The paperwork is yours."

Let's go.

"Stephen."

"Because of your death, the Ancient One has been blaming me ever since."

Chen Ji smiled bitterly to himself.

I believe that Ancient One would be terrified upon seeing Old Stephen.

After all, in her eyes, Stephen Strange had already died a heroic death, dying from his own self-destruction!

"I was prepared long ago."

Stephen laughed.

Immediately, the portal opened.

The two walked through the door.

Then we arrived at the legendary sacred site of secret arts.

This secluded sect is filled with celestial energy, and auspicious ornaments can be seen almost everywhere.

Is anyone getting married?

Stephen asked in surprise.

"No."

"This is to celebrate the Ancient One's millennium birthday."

"As for the Deviants..."

"Stephen."

Don't tell me you've forgotten.

Chen Ji's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

How could I forget?

"The Lost Book City, which is also the underground of the Strange Academy, imprisons a large number of Deviants. Because of my presence, the Deviants also—"

Stephen's expression was subtle.

Just then.

The Ancient One approached, exuding an air of refined elegance. A leaf Totem adorned her forehead, signifying that she had mastered the Sacred Blood!

It's no different from a mythical Mythic Skyfather!

However.

Upon seeing the familiar-looking white-haired old man, the Ancient One's eyes widened suddenly!

Almost losing his composure, suppressing his excitement and astonishment, he strode over.

"Stephen...?"

"You're Stephen Strange?!"

"How come you look older than me?"