Dormammu looked up with a face full of unwillingness, staring at the man in front of him. "I... I agree! I'll do it!"
He had no choice now. His only other option was to keep fighting Cassius until one of them died, which would not benefit either side. A step back and a compromise was the only option left. Besides, human lives were short. He could just wait until this human's life was over before invading again. After all, a dimensional demon's life was practically infinite.
"You've made a wise choice." Cassius didn't push Dormammu any further. Although he was now a match for Dormammu, they were in the Dark Dimension, and that didn't give him an advantage. Moreover, his condition was simple: for Dormammu to stop bothering reality.
As Cassius and his group were about to leave, Dormammu let out a sigh of relief. This guy was more like a Dark Lord than he was.
Ding!
[You have forced Dormammu to make a deal!]
[Reward acquired: Ancient Doomsday Bloodline (High-Quality)!]
"Oh? My luck's pretty good!" Cassius was surprised. He knew how terrifying the Ancient Doomsday Bloodline was.
[Ancient Doomsday Bloodline (High-Quality)]
A refined Ancient Doomsday Bloodline, free of impurities, can be perfectly adapted to any human and will not cause any rejection.
He was well aware of how terrifying this reward was.
What was Ancient Doomsday?
To start, its most terrifying ability was its endless resurrection. It was a monster that was practically unkillable!
Although it was still a far cry from Silver Superman, its special qualities were what made it truly horrifying!
The Ancient Doomsday Bloodline could constantly adapt to various environments and battles and then evolve. This meant that if someone killed him with fire, when he resurrected, his fire resistance would rise exponentially. This was the most terrifying thing about Ancient Doomsday.
While Captain America could fight all day, Ancient Doomsday's bloodline was truly meant for a fight that never ended!
The thought of that near-invincible power made Cassius's heart beat a little faster. Although he had received the power of perpetual regeneration from the Twelve Talismans, it was still very different from the Ancient Doomsday Bloodline, which could also adapt. If he couldn't adapt, he would just be slaughtered over and over again by a more powerful enemy.
What excited him even more was that this Ancient Doomsday Bloodline was a refined version. This meant he didn't have to worry about his appearance mutating. Most importantly, there were no side effects.
As Cassius was thinking about his reward, a pair of eyes were staring at him.
He must be the strongest being on Earth, right? Stephen thought to himself as he looked at Cassius's profile.
That fight had left an extremely deep impression on him. This was a being who had forced Dormammu to beg for mercy, and in the Dark Dimension no less. He knew that in the Dark Dimension, Dormammu was the supreme god. No one could threaten him.
He had been thinking about how he would have survived if he was in Cassius's position. That's right, he was only thinking about how he could have survived. The only way was with a time loop, but that would not have done any damage to Dormammu. And it was not entirely without side effects. Although he could keep coming back to life, it would still leave a mark.
Not only Stephen, but Wong and Mordo had also not recovered from their shock. They had seen the Phoenix Force, but they had never thought that someone would use it to force Dormammu to surrender. This was unheard of, yet it had happened right in front of them.
Wong looked at Cassius with a complex expression. He finally understood why the Ancient One was so polite to him. This guy was the real monster. If he was in a bad mood, he could easily destroy Earth.
As for Mordo, he was even more dumbfounded. This being... wanted a look at the Book of Vishanti? He had never been more embarrassed! Although the Book of Vishanti was precious, it was nothing to a being like this. This was a man who could push Dormammu around. For a being like this to be peacefully residing on Earth, doing nothing, was a miracle in itself.
"What's wrong? Do you have something to say?" Cassius noticed that Stephen was looking at him with a strange expression. A smirk appeared on his face. He guessed that everything that had happened today had a huge impact on Stephen.
Stephen opened his mouth, hesitated for a long time, then shook his head. "No." Although he had a lot of questions, he didn't know where to start. His mind was in a complete mess. It was like a one-year-old child taking on Mike Tyson and beating him into the ground.
"You won't even call me godfather," Cassius said, pretending to be disappointed. "I'm heading back."
"Godfather." Stephen's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth as he said it. He would do it. What's the harm? It was a powerful being after all. Having such a great godfather wasn't so bad.
He even thought to himself, Who knows, maybe Cassius is an old monster who's been alive for hundreds of years. Plus, Cassius had helped him a lot this time. At least they wouldn't have to worry about Dormammu's invasion again.
"Hey, my good son!" Cassius looked at Doctor Strange calling him godfather with a half-smile. He felt a sense of relief. Although he was already incredibly powerful, it felt great to have his former idol call him godfather. It was a kind of difficult-to-describe, mischievous pleasure.
Stephen felt his teeth grinding as he looked at Cassius's playful expression. He was a man of his age, yet he was calling someone who looked so young his godfather...
"Alright, the Master had her reasons for wanting Mr. Cassius to be your godfather," Wong grinned and walked over, patting Stephen on the shoulder. Then he turned to Cassius. "Mr. Cassius, would you like to have a cup of tea?"
Although he didn't know why Cassius had hidden his power so well, it was clear that he was helping to protect Earth. And he always trusted the Master's choices, so this was definitely the right one.
"Sure." Cassius stretched. The Dark Dimension was pretty novel, but if he stayed there for too long, he would go crazy. It was just another dark space, after all. Power wasn't everything. Enjoying life was the most important thing in the world.
He sat at the old-fashioned tea table, with Wong as his companion. He tried to mimic the Ancient One's every move, clumsily making tea.
"I'm sure you have a lot of questions too, right?" Cassius took a sip of the tea, a smirk on his face. He could tell that Wong had something to say.
Wong was stunned for a moment, then gave a sincere smile. "No. Although I want to know, I don't want to ask." He only needed to trust the Master. All he had to do was his duty. Sometimes, too much curiosity was not a good thing.
A moment later, Baron Mordo walked in with a solemn expression, holding a book in his hand. "Mr. Cassius, this is the Book of Vishanti that you need."
He had gone to get a copy of the book. An existence this powerful was probably just curious about what was inside. Besides, Cassius had already helped them with a huge problem. With the Ancient One gone, the Sorcerer Supreme was an empty position. If Cassius didn't care, Dormammu's invasion of this universe would only be a matter of time. Giving him the Book of Vishanti was his way of thanking him and apologizing.
"Book of Vishanti." Cassius opened it and glanced at it, his eyes narrowing and a smile on his face. The spells inside were a lot more interesting than he had expected. Although they were white and defensive magic, they might come in handy sometime.
Stephen and Wong sat to the side, silently agreeing with Mordo's decision.
"It's getting late." Cassius finished the fragrant tea in his cup. "The tea is good, I like it. It's time to go back and rest."
With that, he stood up and opened an Inter-Dimensional Portal to his estate. He disappeared in a flash of golden light.
The estate had many houses. Besides Cassius's main house, there were also many standalone villas. These villas were for guests. He had given Hela a separate villa because of her unique situation. Although Hela was now one of them, he was still a little uncomfortable with her living in the same house.
After all, Wanda would occasionally come to stay, and who knows, maybe Lorna would come in the future. It would be a little awkward, especially since the soundproofing of the house couldn't block his enhanced senses.
After returning to the house, Cassius wanted to call Wanda over to catch up. Of course, he didn't have any ulterior motives. He just wanted Wanda and Lorna to chat. After all, although Wanda had met Lorna last time, she had to rush back because of the emergency.
But when he called Wanda, she told him that she was too busy and had no time. Cassius wasn't surprised. After all, Baron Zemo had likely caused a lot of trouble last time. The authorities would definitely want the Avengers to cooperate with the investigation.
Although she couldn't come over, Wanda insisted on video chatting with him all night. Cassius seriously suspected that Wanda was worried that he and Hela were having an affair.
Thinking about this, a smirk appeared on his face. If he really wanted to, who said it only had to be at night? He didn't hang up and chatted with Wanda late into the night. Sometimes, besides physical intimacy, emotional connection was also important.
The next morning.
"This Ancient Doomsday Bloodline really is something." Cassius lay on a deck chair, sunbathing. He could clearly feel the changes in his body. When the sunlight hit his skin, it began to seep into his body. The surface cells were rapidly changing, eliminating the side effects of the ultraviolet rays.
"But this means it's going to be really hard for me to get a tan!" Cassius sighed helplessly, shaking his head.
Since the Ancient Doomsday Bloodline could prevent side effects, and tanning was a side effect, it was no longer possible. But this also came with other benefits. He could feel the Ancient Doomsday Bloodline using the heat to nourish his body. This change from within would eventually change his potential on the outside. Over time, his physical abilities would become even more powerful.
As Cassius was enjoying his leisurely life, his brow suddenly furrowed, and he looked at the sky in the distance. The sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, lightning, and thunder. The deafening thunder was accompanied by lightning.
"Who is it now?" Cassius could vaguely feel a familiar energy gathering in the clouds.
"The Rainbow Bridge?!" In the next second, Cassius remembered the source of this energy. He had felt this energy in New York when Thor had first appeared. And this energy was exactly the same as the last time.
He stood up in surprise, squinting as he looked into the distance. With a single glance, he saw the sky over a dozen miles away.
"Asgardians?"
At the same time,
[Boss, I've detected an abnormal energy wave!] At the Avengers' headquarters, Tony was chewing on a lollipop and signing documents. He frowned at the news.
"Where is it? What's the energy fluctuation like?" Tony asked, frowning. He had just had a couple of days to breathe, and now something else was happening?
[Energy fluctuation Level Three, high-risk!] F.R.I.D.A.Y. immediately reported the situation, her voice sounding serious.
"Got it!" As soon as Tony knew the location, he immediately sent a team to investigate.
Meanwhile, on a large plain in the suburbs, over a thousand golden-armored warriors stood in formation. Their bodies exuded a terrifying presence. From a distance, they looked like a golden sheet of foil.
In front of this army stood a single figure. The golden-armored warriors behind him looked at him with reverence. It was as if nothing could stop them as long as this figure was present.
This figure was wearing armor, with white hair and beard, and was sitting on an eight-legged warhorse. His majestic body exuded a terrifying aura. This was Odin!
"Thor, is this it?" Odin held the reins of the eight-legged warhorse and asked in a calm voice.
"Reporting, Father. Hela's presence is nearby." Thor frowned and felt it for a moment before nodding with certainty. He was very familiar with Hela's presence. Even if it was a little far, it wouldn't be by much.
"Very good!" Odin snorted coldly and jumped off the horse. With a forceful grip in the air, a golden light instantly appeared in his hand. The moment the golden light appeared, the surrounding trees and ground were crushed by an invisible force, flying in all directions.
This was Odin's weapon, Gungnir!
He raised the Gungnir and slammed it into the ground! It was like a hot knife slicing through butter. A terrifying force quickly spread underground.
Boom!
The ground around Gungnir shattered and flew in all directions. A golden wave of energy instantly swept out in all directions. In an instant, the entire land shook. Odin took a deep breath and let out a majestic roar. "Hela! The All-Father has descended! Come and greet me!"
This voice pierced through the land for thousands of miles, shaking the entire East Coast! Even the clouds in the sky dissipated!
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