In the rankings, " Five-Star God " is a thing of the past; he has risen from the Bronze Peak to " Seven-Star Lord ".
Basic grip strength surged from one million tons to five million tons, and punching power also skyrocketed from ten million tons to sixty million tons, a fivefold increase.
The newly added annotations such as " Absolute Strength " and " Super-Mobility State " reveal the essential leap between the two abilities, which can be described as a breakthrough in combat power in another dimension.
Chen Xiao's gaze swept over the updated Krypton data, finally landing on the X-Gene ability section, especially lingering on the new label " Energy Fission ".
Level Two Fission has become a common capability: it starts with a tenfold increase and can reach a hundredfold at its limit.
More importantly, at the 100x level, the foundation is no longer damaged; the only cost is severe energy depletion and temporary weakness.
"A hundredfold increase... not bad." He nodded softly, his expression satisfied.
With his current strength, if he were to unleash three times his original power and then add a hundred times the limit of the Level Two Fission, it would be equivalent to pouring out three hundred times his combat power. If he were to fight with all his might, the magnitude of his power would be immeasurable.
The biggest gain this time is undoubtedly the ability to "rewrite reality at will" granted by the Reality Stone.
If he truly integrates this power into actual combat, he will be virtually invincible.
At that point, there would be no need to adjust the enemy's combat strength or alter the laws of reality; he would simply need to instantly switch his state to that of a "true Silver -level Superman "...
"As expected, choosing the Stone of Reality as the first Infinity Stones was the most correct choice."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xiao's mind stirred, and a deep, dark rift silently opened. He stepped into it, and his figure vanished in an instant.
Beyond the star-studded castle, on the lush green slope, Merlin, in his flowing robes, stands side by side with Roma, clad in golden armor.
Brian stood before a rough rock, his scabbard half-buried, a simple, ancient longsword deeply embedded in the stone.
Following Merlin's instructions, he reached out and gripped the sword hilt tightly. In an instant, countless images flashed before his eyes of how he had stood up and severely injured supervillains over the years, with cheers erupting from the crowds in the streets and alleys.
A burning and pure sense of justice and fearless courage surged from the bottom of my heart.
In an instant, the ancient sword trembled and hummed softly, its blade gleaming with a warm, subtle light; Brian exerted force with his arm, and the longsword shot out without any hesitation.
Just as he raised the Sword in the Stone,
boom!
A dazzling golden light suddenly exploded!
The sword light tore through the sky, unstoppable, causing space to crumble inch by inch along its path. It forcefully cleaved a dark chasm stretching tens of thousands of kilometers in the vast void, its depths unfathomable, like a scar on the universe.
This horrifying scene left Brian deeply shaken and speechless for a long time.
If this sword were to strike Earth, the entire planet would likely be cleaved in two.
While he was still in shock, Merlin spoke slowly, "This is the sword of kings, the blade of justice, containing immeasurable power."
"Only those who truly possess the demeanor of a king or a heart of unwavering justice can pull it out."
"In an ordinary universe, a single strike from this sword would be enough to Oblivion everything, and even dissect the entire structure of the universe."
"But your universe is extraordinary and resilient; it has spontaneously suppressed the power of the Sword in the Stone, making its sharpness roughly equivalent to that of an Infinity Stones."
"... My universe can suppress it?" Brian was completely confused.
At this moment, Roma shook his head with a smile, "You don't actually think we come from the same universe as you, do you?"
"Mr. Merlin... isn't he the legendary wizard from the time of King Arthur?" Brian asked, looking doubtful.
Roma waved his hand gently. "Of course not. That's just a legend my father intentionally spread in your universe."
"My father and I both originate from the omnipotent universe, and our true forms are Immortals born from Earth. This ' Citadel of Starlight ' is the ultimate place where all realities converge after the end of all worlds."
"The so-called omnipotent universe encompasses the core matrix of all forms of existence, including multiple universes, composite universes, multiverses, parallel universes, and dimensional universes."
In other words, your universe is merely a particularly powerful branch of an omnipotent universe.
"Besides, the universe is incredibly diverse, ranging from vast as an abyss to fragile as a candle; some span billions of light-years, while others are confined to the solar system, their spatial structures extremely fragile."
"Faced with the latter, the Sword in the Stone unleashed a single strike, enough to completely obliterate it."
Roma's words only made Brian more confused.
Seeing this, Roma sighed helplessly. Brian's experience in this universe was still limited, and he had no concept of these grand visions.
Merlin spoke at the opportune moment, his tone gentle yet firm. "It's alright if you don't understand. At your current level, knowing too much would only add to your burden."
"Now that you possess two priceless treasures, the Sword in the Stone and the Amulet of Life, and your body has been fully restored, it is time to return."
Upon hearing this, Brian's eyes suddenly hardened. "That's right! I have to go back and seek justice for my comrades, and defeat that Mutants with my own hands!"
He bowed deeply to the two of them, saying, " Merlin Master Merlin for his rescue, and even more so to Miss Roma for bestowing upon me divine weapons. Once I have quelled the calamity, I will certainly visit you again to express my gratitude!"
After saying this, he turned and Merlin, his figure disappearing in a flash.
As the passage slowly closed, Roma hesitated for a moment. "Father, that Sword in the Stone... you originally intended to give it to Brian from the omnipotent universe, didn't you?"
"He is dead," Merlin said calmly.
Roma was taken aback. "What? But I clearly saw him punishing evil and promoting good on Earth not long ago!"
Merlin's expression turned solemn. "At the very instant Brian activated the Amulet of Life, the original form in the omnipotent universe has already perished."
"When he established a connection with Citadel of Starlight, the coordinates of his universe shifted, and the real-world anchor I was originally anchored to collapsed, completely losing my monitoring capabilities."
Roma was stunned. "Father, how could this be?"
"It's still unknown." Merlin slowly shook his head. "Theoretically, we can indeed overlook every corner of the omnipotent universe, but the prerequisite for 'overlooking' is the area that our eyes can reach."
"An endless universe, infinitely diverse, with layers upon layers of planes—how vast it is!"
"Let alone us, even the supreme Adjudicator, the ' Living Tribunal,' cannot truly govern everything. Otherwise, how could that cataclysm that swept across the entire realm have spiraled out of control and caused such turmoil throughout the world?"
Roma hesitated for a moment. "Then... why did you entrust the Sword in the Stone to this Brian...?"
"That opponent's abilities are quite unique." Merlin paused, gazing into the distance. "I want to see if he can cross the threshold forged by this sword. If he can..."
He suddenly stopped, gently shaking his head. "Never mind, let's wait and see."
He stared in the direction Brian had gone, his eyes deep and unfathomable, revealing the turbulent thoughts churning within them.
When Chen Xiao and Clarice teleported to appear in front of Yidileisi...
Agatha and Wanda felt a chill run down their spines, as if a terrifying will, powerful enough to obscure the stars, lay dormant within the black-haired youth before them.
Chen Xiao glanced at Wanda, his gaze finally settling on Agatha, his voice indifferent. "I heard you were looking for me."
Agatha nodded in greeting. "Mr. Vitas, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Agatha, a mage belonging to the Earth's Secret Alliance."
Agatha? Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. Another ancient spellcaster who has lived for hundreds of years?
A slight tremor ran through him, but he showed no sign of it on his face, simply saying, "I have no prior dealings with the Master. Your visit is likely related to the matter of Britain."
Agatha nodded frankly. "Indeed. Your sudden killing spree in London has caused quite a stir."
"The Prime Minister of Britain personally visited me, earnestly requesting that I mediate and convey Mr. Vitas's demands: What kind of compensation do you hope to receive before you will be satisfied?"
Chen Xiao chuckled lightly, "Ms. Agatha, your words make it sound like I'm a wicked villain deserving of everyone's wrath."
"The truth is that Britain secretly instructed and paid someone to ambush me, but I ended up killing them on the spot. Now that I've come to seek justice, am I wrong?"
"Or do you think that others can kill me, but I don't even have the right to defend myself and fight back?"
Agatha slowly shook her head. "Mr. Vitas's statement differs considerably from the Britain Prime Minister's account. It's difficult to discern the truth, and I cannot judge for the moment."
"But now that things have come to this, arguing about right and wrong is pointless. I'm willing to act as In-Betweener, hoping this matter will end here and not escalate further."
"If you clash with Britain again, and casualties increase, it could trigger a very serious chain reaction."
These words surprised Chen Xiao slightly. "What chain reaction?"
"Mr. Vitas, are you really unaware?"
"I really don't know."
Agatha gazed into his eyes, confirming that he was telling the truth, before continuing:
"In recent years, Earth has been continuously attacked by alien forces and evil gods, among which the dark god Dormammu is the most troublesome."
"To defend against their invasion, the Ancient One gathered a large number of top wizards and sorcerers in her early years to jointly construct a giant magical barrier covering the entire globe."
"And London is one of the key nodes in this barrier."
"Under normal circumstances, the barrier is invisible and undetectable, serving only as a magical relay hub to silently maintain the global energy balance."
"But once the death toll surges near a certain node, the pervasive resentment will penetrate the barrier and be captured and exploited by Dormammu."
"If the barrier is damaged as a result, and the Ancient One is powerless to repair it, the consequences would be unbearable for anyone."
Chen Xiao knew about Dormammu, but he didn't know that London was one of the core elements of the barrier.
He hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Since Ms. Agatha has intervened, I'll give you that opportunity today. Please hand this USB drive over to them."
"There are some technical documents inside. As long as they fulfill their promises, all previous grievances will be wiped clean."
Before he finished speaking, he flipped his palm, and a black USB drive quietly appeared, which he casually tossed to Agatha.
The so-called "technical data" is actually highly enriched fissile material sufficient to assemble a billion-ton nuclear weapon.
Chen Xiao never intended to destroy Britain. Destroying the Buckingham Palace and making threats were merely tactics to exert pressure. His high-profile appearance this time, which also forced out the secret magician alliance, made his trip worthwhile.