Chapter 531

The moment he appeared above Kamar-Taj, several sorcerers immediately took notice.

At first, they didn't react much upon seeing a white-clad figure in the sky. But when they recognized who it was, their expressions changed drastically.

"White Cloak?"

"Why is White Cloak here at Kamar-Taj?"

"Quick, inform the Sorcerer Supreme!"

As they were panicking, a golden portal shimmered into existence. From it stepped out a bald woman in a yellow robe—none other than the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One.

Following closely behind her were several sorcerers. Among them was Wong, dressed in black and red robes, his stocky frame and Asian features unmistakable. Beside him stood Mordo, clad in pale green robes, his dark complexion setting him apart.

Even Doctor Strange and Kaecilius emerged from the portal moments later.

The moment they stepped out, their gazes turned skyward, locking onto the white-clad figure.

Ancient One's expression was solemn as she spoke, "White Cloak?"

"Why have you come to Kamar-Taj?"

Under the scrutinizing gazes of the sorcerers below, Syd didn't bother with pleasantries and got straight to the point.

"I need the Time Stone inside the Eye of Agamotto. Hand it over to me."

As soon as the words left his mouth, not only did Ancient One's expression change, but so did those of Doctor Strange and the others.

They all knew exactly what the Time Stone was—and just how dangerous it could be.

"White Cloak, what do you need the Time Stone for?"

"The Time Stone carries immense risks. If misused, it could destabilize reality itself." Ancient One frowned.

Before she could finish speaking, Syd simply raised his right hand.

In the next moment, the golden Infinity Gauntlet on his hand radiated light, its six embedded Infinity Stones glowing in unison.

The brilliance was dazzling, instantly capturing the attention of everyone present, including Ancient One.

"Six Infinity Stones?"

"White Cloak has collected all six?"

"That's impossible!"

Gasps of shock echoed among the gathered sorcerers. They stared at him in disbelief.

"Wait a minute, isn't the Time Stone with the Sorcerer Supreme? Then how does he have one?"

All eyes turned to Ancient One, who was just as taken aback. She quickly made a gesture, and the Eye of Agamotto on her chest opened, revealing the unmistakable green glow of the Time Stone.

The Time Stone was still there!

Seeing this, everyone let out a small breath of relief. But at the same time, a new question arose in their minds—if the Time Stone was still with Ancient One, then where did White Cloak's come from?

A fake?

A replica?

Syd's calm voice interrupted their speculation.

"No need to guess. This Time Stone was created by me—it's a counterfeit."

"Of course, while it may be fake, its effects are indistinguishable from the real one, at least for a limited time."

As he spoke, the green glow of the "counterfeit" Time Stone intensified.

The next moment, something shocking happened—Doctor Strange and the others found themselves unable to move!

No, rather than being physically restrained, the flow of time around them had slowed to an extreme degree, making it impossible for them to move freely.

Fortunately, Ancient One's Eye of Agamotto pulsed with green light, counteracting the anomaly and restoring their movement.

The moment they regained their mobility, Wong and the others erupted into hushed discussions.

"That was definitely the power of the Time Stone!"

"But how can it be a fake if it works just like the real one?"

"He actually managed to create a working replica of an Infinity Stone?"

As their disbelief grew, Syd's steady voice echoed once more.

"Ancient One, have you made your decision?"

"Will you hand over the Time Stone, or will we fight?"

Below, Ancient One took in the sight of the white-clad figure in the sky and the six glowing Infinity Stones on his gauntlet. She then glanced at the sorcerers around her, took a deep breath, and slowly extended her hand toward the Eye of Agamotto.

A moment later, she withdrew the real Time Stone.

"Sorcerer Supreme, you can't!"

"We can't let him take the Time Stone!"

Wong and the others were visibly alarmed, trying to stop her.

If White Cloak truly gained possession of the Time Stone, then no one—not even now—could stand against him!

…Though, to be fair, no one could stand against him now anyway.

Ignoring their protests, Ancient One simply shook her head. Holding the Time Stone delicately between her thumb and forefinger, she raised it before her.

"Take it, White Cloak. I hope you use it wisely."

Syd lifted his right hand.

A deep crimson glow of Chaos Magic wrapped around the green Time Stone in Ancient One's hand.

With a swift motion, the Time Stone flew toward him.

As he gazed at the real Time Stone in front of him, even Syd couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The final Infinity Stone—at last, it was his!

While possessing all six Infinity Stones didn't make one truly invincible, it did elevate one to a universe-level existence, granting dominion over an entire cosmos with ease.

But just as he was about to affix the real Time Stone to his gauntlet, a panicked voice suddenly rang out from above.

"White Cloak, I need your help!"

Hmm?

Not only did Syd hear the voice, but so did Ancient One and the others below.

"Who's that?"

"Where's the voice coming from?"

Doctor Strange and the others were puzzled.

Then, Syd's gaze sharpened as he sensed something.

Turning his head, he stared into the sky.

With a resounding CRASH, the very fabric of space shattered like glass.

A figure in a blue robe, sporting an oversized head, tumbled out from the fractured void.

BOOM!

He crashed heavily onto the ground, forming a crater in his shape.

Dust and debris billowed into the air.

While the ordinary sorcerers of Kamar-Taj were still trying to process what had happened, the more skilled among them—Mordo included—immediately sensed the gravity of the situation.

This person… seemed to be from another universe?

As confusion spread, a new figure emerged from the rift in the sky.

Floating down was a being with a metallic body and a red head, exuding an eerie presence.

"Who is that?"

"Doesn't look human… some kind of machine?"

Since the Mind Stone had always been in Syd's possession, Vision had never come into existence. As a result, Doctor Strange and the others had no idea who this being was.

No—rather, it wasn't Vision at all!

"That's Ultron!"

The Watcher, still sprawled in his crater, struggled to rise as he called out in alarm.

(End of Chapter)

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