Chapter 154 : End of Universe!

The space illuminated, and the two Stranges gazed at each other like mirrored reflections, creating an illusion of temporal and spatial dislocation.

Yet, their eyes held starkly contrasting expressions. One gleamed like a clear spring, while the other simmered like abyssal magma, embodying extremes.

["Join with me, and together we can save Christine!"]

[However, faced with the fervent plea of his other half, the benevolent Strange unequivocally declined:]

["You can't resurrect her! The outside world is crumbling!"]

[This declaration incensed Dark Strange!]

[It mattered not if others failed to comprehend him; it was the opposing self who uttered such words!]

["Don't attempt to deceive me, coward!"] 

[boom!!]

Violent demonic flames erupted from his form, twisted entities writhing within the inferno! Chaos, disorder, madness—various negative emotions surfaced! Dark Strange seemed on the verge of losing control at any moment!

"It seems that due to your incomplete form, you can't fully harness these powers!" Tony Stark speculated, and Ancient One's eyes revealed no surprise.

If not for the absolute future time point, Tony was also one of her candidates!

The vision vanished, Dark Strange panting for breath! Just because he succumbed to emotions, he nearly succumbed to the engulfing power!

[This is a dire sign; he must swiftly assimilate his other half!]

Yet, no matter how he implored his other self, the counterpart adamantly rejected fusion! Without an alternative, Dark Strange abandoned his illusions entirely! He seized the opponent's arm, employing the Time Stone to return to modern times! 

["Now, let us become one!"] 

The proclamation hung in the air as Dark Strange cast the Devouring Spell! However, the potent force capable of absorbing beholder tentacles was thwarted by Vishanti's formidable defense spell!

Dark Strange displayed no surprise, for the other half wouldn't squander his potential!

In the ensuing moment, he pushed with one hand, and hellish flames imbued with dark red mana relentlessly surged toward his adversary! Confronting the all-consuming flames, the benevolent Strange molded defensive circles with both hands to repel the onslaught!

Yet, in the next moment, he witnessed the other's hands undergoing rapid deformation! The pair of peculiar palms exuding an ominous aura, unmistakably inhuman, shattered the barrier and clutched his neck!

Dark Strange's deformed hand sought to erase the runes on his counterpart's face, but it was promptly sent flying by the golden lightning unleashed by Vishanti's defensive spell!

The two locked eyes and attacked without hesitation in the subsequent moment! For a while, the entire beach flickered with the radiance of two golden magic circles, as a myriad of peculiar spells were wielded by the two combatants!

[Lightning, Teleportation, Space Manipulation, Invisibility, Summoning, Shadow Control, Illusion!]

[The mage's peculiar attack and unpredictability were vividly demonstrated in this moment! 

Off-screen, Deadpool jolted awake with a 'ga'!

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

Deadpool knelt on the ground, unable to contain himself.

Gu-yi, who had complete control over Kamar-Taj, saw Deadpool waking up, thinking that he was scolding her and the other two for purposefully stepping on him just a moment ago.

But the next moment, she realized she was overthinking it!

Deadpool burst into tears and wailed:

"How much does it cost to have so many special effects, and why don't I have them!"

"Forget it, Uncle Deadpool won't play with you in the future!"

Afterward, Deadpool pierced his heart with a knife, hoping to return to the arms of his big sister.

However, his formidable self-healing prevented his death, only making blood splatter!

The speechless Deadpool wished for Ancient One to give him a slap, only to find the other three people in the room were gone.

"Where is that guy?"

Deadpool, with a knife in his chest, ran out bleeding and screaming strangely.

On this day, countless Kamar-Taj Masters would never forget the crimson shadow etched in their hearts!

[Although he couldn't use all his power for fear of losing control, even this type of Strange was no match!]

[Boom!]

(The two collapsed to the ground entangled!)

[At this moment, the benevolent Strange had no power to fight back, and only one rune remained in the shining Vishanti heavy defensive spell!]

[Staring at the hand extended by the opponent, he prayed:

["You can't do this."

[Dark Strange's eyes didn't waver at all, and he slowly pressed his finger down:]

(But we have to do it!")

[As the voice fell, the last defensive rune vanished, and the engulfing rays of light rushed out of Dark Strange's mouth and nose!]

[The next moment, the two Stranges finally merged into one!]

Ancient One sighed; she had already foreseen the outcome!

[Strange exhaled excitedly, crossed his hands, and the time gem lit up again!)]

[Injecting energy frantically, the dark green light turned dark red!"]

At this moment, Strange's form has vanished, and all that remains is a horrifying countenance in the crimson glow, adorned with a myriad of eyes in various hues!

(Within those eyes, he absorbs the mightiest creatures!)

["Ahhhh!!!] 

[In the midst of Strange's ceaseless agonizing cries, a flame-like energy erupted from his body, spreading relentlessly outward!

The Time Gem, in that very moment, turned a dark shade of red!!

[What a taste!!)

[At times, there are things unseen and the resonance of shattering sounds!]

Off-screen, many individuals were enlightened!!

Undoubtedly, it's time for dissolution!!

Indeed, the next moment.

[The Lamborghini, wrecked and distorted by the sea, ascended, revealing a blue soul within!)

[Strange formed a dark red circle once again!)

[Suddenly, Christine's soul drifted towards him, and concurrently, his body rapidly condensed!)

[Finally, in his embrace, Christine is resurrected after meeting her demise at an absolute point in time!!]

[Just as Strange felt elation, Christine opened her eyes and recoiled in horror!"

Witnessing that Strange was now adorned with tentacles, massive bat wings, goat hooves, and numerous pairs of eyes protruding from his back!

[At this juncture, he has fully assumed the guise of a dreadful demon!)

[Swiftly, Strange reverted to his normal state, but before he could elucidate to Christine, he witnessed her form beginning to disintegrate!)

[The extreme time paradox heralds the demise of the entire universe!]

[Within a mere dozen seconds, the entire universe was rapidly crumbling, leaving only a few kilometers of space surrounding Strange!!!)

This spectacle left countless viewers aghast!

Who would have anticipated doomsday arriving so swiftly? In a brief span, only this much of the universe remains, and myriad lives have perished!

Countlessly more horrifying than Thanos snapping his fingers!!

[Strange cannot fathom such a sight!!

[I sacrificed everything, even my soul, and what I received in return is this conclusion!]

[Christine is on the brink of death once more, and the world is on the verge of extinction!)

"No!!!" Strange roared with fury, and dark red rays shot towards the true nothingness in the sky!

Line after line construction appeared, as Strange strengthened the remaining space.

However, this was nothing more than procrastination!

But in this moment, he finally sensed that vague existence once again!

Strange prayed to the dark void:

"You, you can end all of this!

Please, please, let the world get back on track!"

The Watcher, like an emotionless spectator, coldly remarked, "Like when you rescued Christine?" Strange lowered his head in pain, admitting, "I know I'm wrong, but the world shouldn't pay for my arrogance. I acknowledge your existence and can feel your power! You are a god; you can definitely fix this!"

The Watcher shook his head, stating, "You and I are not gods." 

Despite this, Strange continued to pray:

"Then punish me, but don't let this world be destroyed. Don't let Christine die."

The Watcher remained unmoved. "If I could, I would definitely punish you. But as an Watcher, I can't intervene; everything is a foregone conclusion." 

With these words, the Watcher departed, leaving Strange in despair.

In the next moment, amidst Strange's cries of pain and despair, the entire universe and Christine disintegrated!

In the colorless emptiness, only a tiny pocket universe remained, where Strange was imprisoned.

It only took one person, one choice, and one moment to destroy the entire universe!

Countless viewers were shocked and sighed simultaneously.

And at that moment, the darkened picture lit up once again!

The Watcher in the tiny pocket universe knelt on the ground, gasping for breath. He looked up at Strange and said helplessly, "Although I don't want to say it, I need your help."

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