**Chapter 23: The Battle of the Multiverse**

**Chapter 23: The Battle of the Multiverse** The portal pulsed with an intense light, and the anticipation in the air was palpable. Lucas, Maya, and Robin positioned themselves, ready for whatever was about to happen. Doctor Strange, with a serious expression, looked at each of them and said, "Remember, the key to defeating Kang is the unity of your powers. Trust each other!" As figures began to emerge from the portal, Lucas felt his heart race. There stood iconic heroes: Wolverine, with his claws bared; Spider-Man, swinging through the debris; and even She-Hulk, looking ready to enter the fight with all her strength. "Let's go!" shouted Lucas, leading his friends forward. As they crossed the threshold of the portal, a wave of energy enveloped them, and soon they found themselves in a vast and chaotic battlefield. The sky was tinged with a mix of supernatural colors, reflecting the countless dimensions at stake. Kang stood there, imposing and threatening, surrounded by his soldiers. His armor gleamed under the light of magical explosions around them. "You think you can stop me? The Multiverse is mine!" he proclaimed with a booming laugh. "Not while we're together!" Maya replied, summoning flames that danced in her hands. Lucas felt her power vibrate through their magical connection and knew it was time to act. He concentrated and began to conjure a storm of elements. Flames and shadows intertwined around him as he unleashed a powerful spell toward Kang. "Elements of the Multiverse, unite!" Lucas shouted. The impact was devastating. Kang was pushed back by the force of Lucas's and Maya's combined attack. Robin seized the opening and fired a magical arrow that exploded in a wave of pure energy upon hitting the villain. The battle intensified rapidly. The heroes united in coordinated attacks; Wolverine faced Kang's soldiers with ferocity while Spider-Man used his agility to dodge enemy strikes. Lucas felt his visions return—visions of other versions of himself fighting bravely alongside the Avengers. He realized they were not just images; they were invitations to access an even greater power. "I can do this," he murmured to himself as he closed his eyes again. He focused on his alternate selves—each fighting with bravery and determination. A new wave of energy surged within him. When he opened his eyes, everything became clearer: every enemy movement, every weakness in their defense. He quickly communicated this to the other heroes: "Let's attack together! We need to focus on his weak point!" With perfect coordination among them, their attacks became more effective. They surrounded Kang as he tried to defend against their multiple strikes. The pressure mounted as Lucas felt his magical power growing as he connected his abilities with those of others. Finally, in a decisive blow, Lucas summoned an elemental storm that engulfed Kang in burning flames and deep shadows. "Now!" shouted Robin as he fired his final magical arrow. The arrow struck Kang squarely, causing a magical explosion that illuminated the entire battlefield. When the dust settled, Kang lay defeated on the ground. "We did it!" Maya exclaimed, breathless but radiant with joy. Lucas smiled widely; he felt the power of victory pulsating within him. "It was amazing! We really did it!" Doctor Strange appeared beside them with a satisfied smile. "You all showed exceptional courage and unity today." **Status of Lucas** Name: Lucas Level: 16 Experience: 95% to next level (gained 5% for defeating Kang) Magic Power (MP): 4000 Skills: - Elemental Mastery: 130 - Fire: 100 - Water: 100 - Earth: 90 - Air: 100 - Ether: 100 - Light: 90 - Shadows: 100 _________________________ Melee Combat: 95 Firearm Use: 90 Combat Strategy: 95 **Additional Status** *Strength*: 170 *Endurance*: 130 *Agility*: 100 *Magical Intelligence*: 160 **Inventory** Green Potion (recovers 30% HP) Sacred Artifact (first artifact found) Blue Artifact (second artifact found) Red Artifact (third artifact found) Shadow Artifact (recovered after defeating Shadow) The journey continued, and Lucas knew there was still much more to come in the vast multiverse!