Chapter 276: Only then can we truly save the world
When Arthur woke up again, he found himself in an unfamiliar place.
He was surrounded by dilapidated ruins, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of smoke.
He tried to stand up, but found his body extremely weak, as if all his strength had been drained.
Just then, a familiar voice sounded in his ear: "Arthur, you're awake!"
Arthur turned his head and saw Wanda standing anxiously beside him, her face full of worry and concern.
Her magic runes shimmered in her hand, emitting a warm glow that illuminated his face.
"Wanda, what happened to me?" Arthur asked weakly, with confusion in his eyes.
Wanda shook her head, a hint of tears flashing in her eyes: "I don't know, we were brought to a strange space by that power.
When I woke up, I found you had been unconscious, so I stayed by your side."
As Wanda spoke, she tightly grasped Arthur's hand, as if afraid he would leave her again.
Arthur felt the warmth and strength in her palm, and a wave of emotion surged in his heart.
He knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they would face in the future, as long as Wanda was by his side, he would have enough courage to face them.
Just then, Diana, Carol, and Barbara also walked over.
Their faces were all filled with worry and concern, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Arthurwake up.
"Arthur, you're finally awake!" Diana said, holding her Truth Lasso, her eyes firm, "We've been worried about you."
The Photon Energy around Carol constantly fluctuated, and she looked up at the sky as if she could see through space: "We must quickly figure out the situation here and find a way back."
Barbara, on the other hand, held her Energy Sword tightly, the tip of the sword leaving a mark on the ground: "No matter where this is, we cannot give up hope; we must find a way out and return to our original World."
Arthur took a deep breath, feeling the strength and bravery of his companions.
He knew that in this strange place, they had to be more united to find a way out and overcome future dangers.
He tightly held Wanda's hand, his eyes firm: "We will definitely get out, and no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up."
Arthur's words re-energized everyone.
They began to carefully explore this unfamiliar space, looking for clues that might help them leave.
Wanda used her magic to sense the surrounding changes, hoping to discover something unusual that could provide direction for their escape.
"The energy here is very chaotic, but there seems to be some kind of pattern," Wanda said, frowning and trying to concentrate, "If we can find the source of the pattern, maybe we can find a way out."
Diana, relying on her combat experience and Amazon Warrior training, inspected the surrounding ruins, looking for possible exits or hidden mechanisms.
"These ruins look like they've been through a major battle, but the structure is still intact, which means there might be a secret passage here," she said, gently tapping a seemingly ordinary wall with her Truth Lasso.
Carol flew into the air, her Photon Energy shimmering in the sunlight, trying to observe the entire space from above, looking for any possible breakthroughs.
"This space is very large, and the energy fluctuations are very strong, but I feel a force guiding these energies.
If we can find the source of that force, maybe we can control these energies and find a way out," Carol's voice came from above, her tone firm and full of determination.
Barbara remained calm and brave, holding her Energy Sword tightly, moving back and forth through the ruins, always alert to possible dangers around her.
"We don't know what's here, so everyone must be careful.
Don't ignore potential threats just because you want to leave quickly," she said, her gaze sharp, looking around.
Arthur looked at his companions, his heart filled with gratitude and admiration.
He knew that everyone was strong and brave, and the tacit understanding and trust between them were the most precious things.
He tightly held Wanda's hand, feeling the warmth and strength coming from her, and an unprecedented sense of determination and courage ignited in his heart.
"We will definitely get out, and no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up," Arthur said again firmly, his eyes shining with indomitable light.
Just then, Wanda's magic perception suddenly detected an unusual energy fluctuation.
She turned back sharply, pointing to the depths of the ruins and saying, "There's a strange energy over there; it's different from the others."
Everyone immediately rushed in that direction, passing through patches of ruins, and finally arrived in front of a seemingly ordinary stone door.
As they approached, the abnormal energy indeed came from behind the door.
"Something must be hidden behind this door," Diana said, forcefully pushing open the stone door, and everyone was instantly pulled in by a powerful suction.
When they could clearly see their surroundings again, they found themselves in a room filled with strange lights and runes.
In the center of the room, a dazzling gem was suspended, and the abnormal energy was emanating from it.
"This is...the cosmic heart?" Carol exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with shock and awe.
She had heard of the legend of the cosmic heart and knew that it possessed the power to change the Universe.
"We have to be careful; this power is too strong, and if not controlled properly, it could lead to destruction," Barbarawarned, clutching her Energy Sword tightly, ready to deal with danger at any moment.
Arthur gazed at the gem, and an inexplicable impulse surged within him.
He seemed to hear the gem whispering, calling him to touch it, to control its power.
He took a deep breath and slowly approached the gem.
The moment he touched the gem, a huge force instantly surged into his body.
His vision went dark, and he was then pulled into the World inside the gem by an irresistible force.
In this World, Arthur saw the birth and destruction of the Universe, and the rise and fall of countless stars.
He felt the vastness and mystery of the Universe, and also realized how small and powerless he was in front of this power.
But just then, he heard the calls of his companions and felt the power brought by the deep affection between them.
He knew that he could not give up now; he had to master this power, for himself and for his companions.
He desperately clutched the gem, resisting the power that threatened to engulf him with all his might.
For the first time, such a firm and brave belief surged in his heart, and his eyes showed an indomitable light.
Finally, with his persistence, the power was slowly brought under his control.
His vision went dark, and he then returned to the real World.
The gem in his hand had merged into his body, and he felt the power and mystery of that force.
"Arthur, are you alright?" Wanda asked anxiously, her eyes full of worry and concern.
She noticed the change in Arthur's body and understood what he had just experienced.
Arthur smiled and shook his head, tightly holding Wanda's hand, his eyes showing determination and courage.
"I'm fine, and I've gained the power of the cosmic heart.
Now, we have a more powerful weapon to counter future crises."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes filled with anticipation and determination.
They knew that with Arthur's new power, the future held infinite possibilities.
Just then, an unprecedentedly powerful energy came again.
This time, they were no longer afraid, but full of anticipation and determination.
They understood that this was the beginning of a new journey and the first step in countering future crises.
"Are we ready?" Arthur asked, his eyes shining with determination and courage.
Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara all nodded in agreement, their eyes also shining with firm light.
"We are ready."
After speaking, the five embraced tightly, feeling the warmth and strength between them.
They knew that no matter what difficulties they encountered in the future, as long as they were united, no one could stop them from moving forward.
Just then, that powerful energy suddenly erupted, instantly engulfing them.
They only felt darkness before their eyes and then lost consciousness.
But before losing consciousness, they all felt each other's firmness and courage, and also understood that the road ahead was still long.
When they woke up again, they found themselves in a brand new space.
It was full of the unknown and mystery, but also infinite possibilities and challenges.
They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with anticipation and determination.
They knew that a new journey was about to begin, and they would face future challenges together.
"We will definitely succeed," Arthur said firmly, his eyes shining with indomitable light.
His heart was full of hope and confidence for the future, and also full of trust and love for his companions.
Just then, a mysterious voice sounded in their ears: "Welcome to the new World, Arthur, and your companions.
The challenges here will be more difficult, but your power will also become stronger.
Only by constantly improving yourselves and mastering the power of more artifacts can you truly save this World."
Arthur turned to look in the direction the voice came from, but found nothing.
The mysterious voice seemed to come from another World, elusive.
His companions also raised their guard; Wanda tightly held her magic staff, Diana's Dianas Lasso of Truth was ready, Carol was surrounded by Photon Energy, and Barbara held her Energy Sword, which gleamed with cold light.
"Who are you? Why did you bring us here?" Arthur asked in a deep voice, trying to sound calm, but his heart was full of vigilance.
The voice chuckled lightly, as if it had anticipated their reaction.
"Who I am is not important; what's important are the trials you are about to face.
This World is on the verge of collapse, and dark forces are spreading.
Only you, those destined for artifacts, can stop all this."
Arthur frowned, looking at his companions, seeing the same determination in their eyes.
"We won't stand by and watch the World be destroyed; tell us what to do."
The mysterious voice was silent for a moment, as if evaluating their resolve.
"There are seven artifacts in this World, each possessing powerful strength.
Only by collecting all seven can you fight against the darkness.
But artifacts are not easy to find; they are guarded or hidden in unknown places, and you will have to rely on your wisdom, courage, and strength to find them."
Chapter 277 Eyes Full of Admiration
"Seven artifacts?" Wanda whispered, her magic sense beginning to explore the secrets of this new World.
Diana said with firm eyes, "No matter where the artifacts are, we will find them. Amazon Warriors are never afraid of any challenge."
Carol flew into the sky, looking around as if she wanted to see through everything. "Let's start then, time waits for no one."
Barbara remained calm and reminded, "Don't mess around, let's make a plan first, split up, and keep in touch. That's the most efficient way."
Arthur nodded, looking at his companions, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that as long as they were together, there was no difficulty they couldn't overcome. "Okay, we'll split up, but we must be careful, this World is full of unknowns and dangers."
So, the five of them split into two groups, Arthur and Wanda in one group, Diana, Carol, and Barbara in another, and set off in different directions.
Arthur and Wanda walked into a dense forest, where the trees were tall and ancient, as if telling the history of this World. Wanda held her magic staff tightly, constantly detecting the energy fluctuations around her.
"Arthur, I feel a strange energy fluctuation ahead, it might be related to the artifact." Wanda suddenly stopped, her brows furrowed, and a hint of caution in her eyes.
Arthur immediately became alert, "Then let's approach carefully and see."
They carefully walked through the forest and finally arrived at the source of the energy fluctuation. A huge stone tablet stood in the open space, covered with ancient runes, emitting a mysterious aura.
"Is this the artifact?" Arthur asked, puzzled.
Wanda shook her head, she walked to the stone tablet and gently touched the words with her magic staff. "It's not an artifact, but this stone tablet has clues about the artifacts written on it. Look, these words seem to indicate a direction."
Arthur approached the stone tablet and carefully looked at the symbols, indeed finding some patterns. His heart lit up, and he looked at Wanda: "Then let's follow this instruction to find them."
At the same time, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were struggling to move forward in a desolate desert. The desert was steaming hot, and sandstorms often blew, but they didn't flinch at all.
"Diana, look over there, there's an ancient ruin, the artifact might be there." Carol pointed to a distant sand dune and said.
Diana nodded, she held the Truth Lasso tightly, her eyes firm. "Let's speed up, don't let the sandstorm delay us."
The three quickened their pace and finally arrived in front of the sand dune. The gate of the sand dune was tightly closed, surrounded by mechanisms and traps.
"Be careful, there might be danger here." Barbarareminded, her Energy Sword already in her hand, ready to deal with any sudden situation.
Diana stepped forward, knocked hard on the door, and shouted loudly: "Is anyone there? We are here to find the artifacts."
She called out several times, but no one responded. Dianapushed the door, and a powerful force immediately rushed towards them. The three became alert and cautiously walked in.
Deep inside the sand dune, they found a huge box, covered with mysterious writing, exactly like the words on the stone tablet Arthur and the others saw.
"This must be one of the artifacts." Carol said excitedly, about to step forward to open the box, but was stopped by Barbara.
"Wait, there might be a mechanism in the box." Barbarasaid cautiously.
Diana nodded, carefully looked at the runes around the box, and finally found a way to crack it. She gently pressed it, and the box slowly opened, a dazzling light shooting out from it.
Just then, Arthur and Wanda, following the hints on the stone tablet, also arrived in front of a mysterious cave. A powerful energy emanated from the cave, and they knew that the artifact was inside.
They walked into the cave, only to see a huge crystal ball suspended in the center of the cave, filled with endless power.
"Is this the artifact?" Arthur said in surprise.
Wanda nodded, walked to the crystal ball, and gently touched it with her hand. "Yes, I can feel its power. But how do we take it back?"
Arthur thought for a moment, and suddenly thought of the power of the cosmic heart. He closed his eyes, concentrated, and tried to communicate with the cosmic heart. A moment later, he opened his eyes, stretched out his hands, and the crystal ball slowly flew into his palm.
"We succeeded." Arthur said excitedly.
Just then, their communicator suddenly rang, it was Diana's voice: "Arthur, Wanda, we also found an artifact, how are things on your side?"
Arthur smiled and said: "We found it, it seems our luck is good."
The five people gathered again, sharing the joy of finding the artifacts. But they all knew in their hearts that this was just the beginning, and there were five more artifacts waiting for them to find.
They continued to move forward, overcoming difficulties again and again with wisdom, courage, and strength. In this process, the friendship between Arthur and Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara grew deeper and deeper, and their intimacy also continued to increase, and Arthur also gained more power as a result.
Finally, after countless hardships, they gathered all seven artifacts. When the seven artifacts were placed together, an unprecedented powerful energy surged out, completely dispelling the darkness.
But just when they thought everything was over, that mysterious voice sounded again: "Congratulations, you have successfully saved this World. But your journey is far from over, greater challenges are waiting for you ahead…"
As the seven artifacts converged, a vast and pure energy wave rippled out, the darkness receded like a tide, and light and hope once again spread across the land. Arthur stood there, feeling this power, his heart filled with excitement. He looked around, Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara each looked tired, but their eyes were full of determination and the light of victory.
"We did it." Arthur said softly, his voice trembling slightly. Wanda held his hand tightly, and warm magic passed through the contact to him, as if silently comforting and encouraging him.
"Yes, we did it." Wanda replied, her smile full of relief and joy. At this moment, Arthur felt that his relationship with her had gone a step further, and a new power quietly awakened within him—that was the profoundness and mystery from Wanda's magic, making him more proficient in controlling space and energy.
Diana stepped forward, the Truth Lasso gently resting on Arthur's shoulder, that power and trust warmed Arthur's heart. "Arthur, your courage and determination have inspired all of us. The glory of Amazon is with you." As her words fell, Arthur felt a toughness and strength from the ancient land enter his body, that was the 597 given by Diana, allowing him to remain unyielding when facing any difficulties.
Carol flew to Arthur's side, Photon Energy leaping around her, illuminating everything. "Arthur, your wisdom has led us through many difficulties. Now, let this light also become a part of you." With her words, Arthur felt an unprecedented power of light and hope, which enhanced his perception, allowing him to see further into the future and also detect more subtle changes.
Barbara looked at Arthur with her usual calm and firm gaze, her Energy Sword turning into a ray of light and returning to its sheath. "Arthur, your plan is meticulous, and your actions are decisive, you are the key to this success. Your calmness and strategy will also become your greatest help." As Barbara finished speaking, Arthur felt his mind become clearer, and his tactical thinking and emergency response capabilities had improved qualitatively.
The four female Super Heroes, as their relationship with Arthur grew closer, each bestowed upon him four different abilities. These abilities complemented each other, making Arthur more comprehensive and powerful.
Just at this moment, members of the Avengers and Justice League arrived one after another, they witnessed this scene with their own eyes, their eyes filled with admiration and relief.
"Arthur, you not only saved this World, but also showed us the perfect combination of love and power." Iron Man Tony Stark said, with respect in his tone.
"That's right, Arthur, you proved that in the darkest of times, love and unity can also be our strongest weapons." Batman added, his eyes full of appreciation.
Arthur smiled and looked at his companions, his heart filled with gratitude. "This is not just my credit, it's all of ours. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."
The celebratory atmosphere did not last too long, because everyone understood that although this crisis had been resolved, the threats in the Universe would never disappear. In order to better protect this World, Arthurand Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara decided to disperse and hide the seven artifacts, and each of the five of them would guard them, while strengthening the cooperation between the Avengers and Justice League to jointly establish a stronger defense system.
Days passed, and the relationship between Arthur and the four female Super Heroes deepened in the process of jointly guarding peace. He and Wanda studied magictogether, and each conversation brought their hearts closer, and Arthur also learned more about the deep knowledge of time and space; he trained with Diana, learning the combat skills of Amazon Warriors, and the power from the earth made him stronger; Carol took him to travel the Universe, exploring unknown Planets and civilizations, and the Photon Energy merged with the new power in his body, giving him an unprecedented understanding of the Universe; and Barbara's calmness and wisdom made Arthur more at ease in strategy and arrangements, whether facing sudden situations or long-term planning, he could make the best choices.
However, the days of peace did not last long, an unknown force from the depths of the Universe began to stir, it was powerful and **, seemingly wanting to swallow all light. The appearance of this force plunged the entire World into panic once again.
Chapter 278 We Can't Lose Like This
The Avengers and Justice League quickly assembled. Arthur, Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara stood at the forefront, knowing this would be an unprecedentedly difficult battle.
"No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together," Arthur said firmly, his eyes filled with determination and courage.
Wanda gripped his hand tightly, her eyes shining with unwavering resolve. "We've always been together, Arthur. No matter in life or death, no one can separate us."
Diana, Carol, and Barbara also expressed their resolve, their voices filled with strength and conviction. At this moment, Arthur felt an unprecedented unity and power. He understood that as long as everyone thought as one, there would be no difficulty they couldn't overcome.
The battle was imminent. Arthur and the four female heroes fought side by side, relying on the energy brought by their close bond, coupled with the powerful support of the Avengers and Justice League, bravely confronting the unknown force.
The battle was exceptionally fierce, the entire Universeseemed to tremble, light and darkness intertwined, creating a breathtaking scene. Arthur unleashed unprecedented power, the four forces within him merging into a powerful energy wave that surged towards the unknown force.
Just at the critical moment, a sudden, strange energy fluctuation disrupted the battle. This energy was neither from their side nor from the unknown force, but from a completely unknown place. It was irresistibly powerful, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield, causing everyone to temporarily lose consciousness.
When Arthur opened his eyes again, he found himself in a strange space with nothing around, and Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were gone. His heart tightened, and he quickly tried to contact them, but found all communications had failed.
"What's going on?" Arthur's heart was filled with doubt and anxiety. He knew he couldn't sit idly by; he had to find his companions and fight the unknown force together.
Just then, a familiar yet strange voice echoed in his mind: "Arthur, to find your companions, you must first pass my test. Only by truly understanding the essence of love and power can you save this World."
Arthur's heart trembled upon hearing this. He knew this would be the most difficult test of his life. But he also understood that for his companions and for the World, he had to press forward, no matter what lay ahead…
Arthur took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He looked around; this empty space seemed endless, and even the concept of time became blurred. He focused his mind, trying to feel the familiar forces—the depth of magicWanda gave him, the resilience Diana brought him, the light of hope Carol provided, and the calm strategy Barbara offered. However, in this strange space, these forces seemed to be isolated.
"I can only rely on myself," Arthur secretly resolved. He began to recall every little detail of his experiences with his friends: the days they fought together, the words of encouragement, and the emotions inadvertently revealed. These memories flowed into his heart like a warm current, making him feel a power he had never experienced before.
"What exactly are love and power…?" Arthur murmured, closing his eyes, trying to fully open his heart to feel everything in this space. Suddenly, he felt a faint but clear fluctuation—was that… Wanda's voice?
"Arthur, I'm here! Don't give up, our hearts are always together!" Wanda's voice, though faint, was full of determination and warmth. Arthur's heart trembled. Following this fluctuation, he searched forward, as if traversing endless void, and finally saw a blurry figure.
"Wanda!" Arthur shouted excitedly, desperately running towards the figure. As the distance shortened, Wanda's figure gradually became clearer. She stood in an illusion formed by magic, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Arthur, you found me," Wanda said with a smile. Her magic seemed to resonate with Arthur's spirit at this moment, and a powerful force flowed between them.
"I will never give up on you," Arthur tightly held Wanda's hand. At that moment, he seemed to feel the profoundness and mystery in Wanda's magic again, and his spatial and energy control abilities were greatly enhanced.
"Now, let's go find the others," Wanda said. She waved her magic wand, and a dazzling light enveloped them. When the light dissipated, they were already in another space—was this… the Amazon jungle?
"Diana!" Arthur immediately saw Diana fighting a group of phantom enemies. Her Truth Lasso drew graceful arcs in the air, each attack filled with power and determination.
"Arthur, you're here," Diana said, a relieved smile on her face as she saw Arthur. With a gentle wave of her hand, the Truth Lasso immediately wrapped around Arthur's wrist, and a surge of ancient Earth's resilience and power once again flowed into his body.
"Together, no one can stop us," Arthur said firmly. He and Diana fought side by side, quickly defeating the phantom enemies.
"Next is Carol," Diana said, pointing to the sky, where a dazzling light was flickering. Arthur and Diana exchanged a smile, knowing it was Carol's Photon Energy.
Following the direction of the light, they arrived at a cosmic space filled with unknown Planets and civilizations. Carolwas fighting a group of alien creatures, her Photon Energyshining like brilliant stars, illuminating the entire space.
"Arthur, Diana!" Carol exclaimed, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes as she saw them. She waved her hands, and a powerful surge of Photon Energy rushed towards them. Arthur felt his perception enhance again; he could clearly see the weakness of every alien creature.
The three of them combined their efforts and quickly ended the battle. Then, following Barbara's unique energy fluctuations, they found a virtual space filled with high-tech equipment. Barbara was battling enemies composed of data, her Energy Sword gleaming coldly in her hand.
"Arthur, Diana, Carol, you're finally here," Barbara said, a look of relief on her face as she saw them. She waved her hand, and the Energy Sword transformed into a ray of light, returning to her body, and a power of calmness and wisdom was transmitted to Arthur.
"The five of us, not one can be missing," Arthur said, feeling an unprecedented unity and power. The five of them fought together, no matter what enemies they encountered, they would charge forward without fear.
Just then, the familiar yet strange voice echoed in Arthur's mind again: "Arthur, you have passed my test. You understand the true meaning of love and power. Now, you can take your companions back to the real World to fight that unknown force."
Arthur's heart filled with joy upon hearing this. He looked at his companions beside him, their eyes filled with determination and courage. The five of them exchanged a smile, and then a powerful force enveloped them.
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When the light disappeared, they returned to the original battlefield. The unknown force was still raging, but Arthurand his companions were no longer afraid. The five of them stood together, facing the unknown force.
"No matter who you are, we won't let you destroy this World," Arthur said firmly, four distinct powers surging within him, intertwining to form an unprecedentedly powerful energy.
Wanda waved her magic wand, and a dazzling magic circle appeared beneath her feet; Diana wielded her Truth Lasso, and the power of the ancient Earth condensed around her; Carol waved her hands, and Photon Energy shimmered like stars, illuminating the entire battlefield; Barbara, meanwhile, swung her Energy Sword, and a sharp sword light cut through the sky.
Arthur stood at the forefront, feeling the power of his companions, his heart filled with indescribable excitement and emotion. He took a deep breath, then fiercely swung his right fist, and an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave crashed towards the unknown force.
The battle resumed, light and darkness intertwined, the scene breathtaking. Arthur and his companions, relying on their synergy and trust, bravely faced the unknown force. Every one of their attacks was filled with power and determination, as if to save the entire World.
However, just as they were about to win, the unknown force suddenly released an astonishingly powerful energy wave. This force was extremely violent, instantly sending all five of them flying.
Arthur fell to the ground, feeling a sharp pain. He endured the pain, looking up at the unknown force, which was slowly gathering its strength, seemingly preparing for a final attack.
"We can't lose like this," Arthur secretly resolved. He struggled to his feet, looking at his companions beside him. Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were also slowly getting up, their eyes still filled with determination and fearlessness.
The five of them exchanged a smile, understanding that this battle was not over. They stood together again, ready to meet the final wave of the mysterious force's attack. Just then, Arthur suddenly felt an unprecedentedly powerful energy surge within him. Was that… the perfect combination of five powers?
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Arthur's heart trembled. The power within him surged like a turbulent ocean, and burned like a scorching Fire. This was not just Wanda's magic, Diana's Earth power, Carol's bright hope, Barbara's calm wisdom, but also the crystallization of their deep friendship, the result of the fusion of love and power.
"Companions, I feel it… an unprecedented power!" Arthurshouted excitedly, his eyes gleaming with firm light. Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara, upon hearing him, showed surprised yet expectant expressions.
"Arthur, that's our power, you connected us," Wanda said softly. Her magic at this moment seemed to resonate with the fused power within Arthur, making the magic circle's light even more dazzling.
Chapter 279 This Punch Combines Magic, Divine Power, Energy, and Wisdom
"Yes, Arthur, that is our combined strength, proof of our battles together," Diana said, gripping the Truth Lassotightly, her voice filled with power and conviction. The Lasso in her hand seemed to come alive, wrapping around Arthur's wrist, transmitting the resilience and power from the earth.
"Arthur, with this power, we can definitely defeat that unknown force!" Carol waved her arms, Photon Energypulsating around her, illuminating the entire battlefield. Her eyes were full of hope and determination, as if she already saw victory in sight.
"Arthur, don't hesitate, let's face the final battle together!" Barbara swung her Energy Sword, its light like a rainbow, cutting through the sky. Her voice was calm and firm, full of trust and support for Arthur.
Arthur took a deep breath, feeling the fused power within him, an indescribable excitement and emotion surging in his heart. He knew this was a miracle created by the five of them, a perfect combination of love and power. He held Wanda's hand tightly, looking at his companions beside him, their eyes filled with determination and courage.
"Companions, let us, together, use this power to protect this World!" Arthur said firmly. His voice was full of strength and determination, as if it could penetrate all obstacles and strike directly at people's hearts.
The five looked at each other and smiled, knowing that the real battle had arrived. They stood side by side again, facing the unknown force, without fear or retreat in their hearts. They believed that as long as their hearts were connected and their hands were held, no one could stop their progress.
That mysterious force seemed to sense Arthur's determination and bravery, and began to struggle madly, trying to break free and launch a final attack. But Arthurand his companions did not flinch; they stared intently at that force, preparing for the final showdown.
Suddenly, the fused power within Arthur erupted, transforming into an unprecedentedly powerful energy that blasted towards the unknown force. This energy contained the profoundness of Wanda's magic, the resilience of Diana's earth, Carol's bright hope, Barbara's calm wisdom, and Arthur's own courage and determination.
The unknown force felt the attack and retaliated madly. The two forces collided violently in the air, emitting a deafening roar. Light and darkness intertwined, a shocking scene. The entire battlefield shook, as if it could be torn apart by this power at any moment.
Arthur and his companions gritted their teeth, desperately resisting the counter-attacking force. Their bodies trembled, and their stamina was constantly depleted, but their eyes remained firm and brave. They understood that the battle had reached its most critical point, and they could not retreat or give up.
Just then, Arthur suddenly felt the power of Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara re-inject into his body. This power was like a warm current, warming his heart and strengthening his power. He felt an endless surge of energy within him, allowing him to persevere.
"Arthur, we are with you!" Wanda's voice sounded in his ear, her magic intertwining with Arthur's power, forming an even stronger force.
"Arthur, hold on, we can definitely win!" Diana gripped the Truth Lasso tightly, her voice full of power and encouragement. The power of the Truth Lasso merged with Arthur's power, making him face the unknown force more resolutely.
"Arthur, don't give up, light will always defeat darkness!" Carol waved her arm, Photon Energy reflecting Arthur's power, illuminating the entire battlefield. Her eyes were full of hope and belief, giving Arthur unprecedented strength.
"Arthur, respond calmly, we can definitely find a weakness!" Barbara swung her Energy Sword, its light intertwining with Arthur's power, forming a sharp attack. Her voice was calm and firm, allowing Arthur to see the weakness of that force more clearly.
Arthur took a deep breath, feeling the power and support given by his companions, his heart filled with gratitude and determination. He knew that this battle was not just his alone, but theirs, all five of them. They would use love and power to jointly protect this World.
He fiercely swung his right fist, and the fused power erupted again, transforming into an unprecedentedly powerful energy wave that rushed towards the unknown force. This energy contained the love and power of the five of them, as well as their firm resolve to protect this World.
Arthur and his companions attacked the mysterious force, causing it to totter, seemingly unable to resist any longer. They seized the opportunity to continue their fierce assault, each strike filled with power and determination, as if to completely annihilate this unknown force.
At this moment, that force suddenly unleashed an unprecedentedly strong counterattack. This counterattack was so fierce that it instantly knocked all five of Arthurand his companions flying. Arthur fell to the ground, feeling a sharp pain. He endured the pain and looked up at the mysterious force.
He saw it struggling madly, as if making a final resistance. Arthur's heart tightened, knowing the battle was not over. He struggled to his feet, looking at his companions beside him, and found that Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbarawere also slowly getting up, their eyes still firm and brave.
The five looked at each other, understanding in their hearts that this battle had reached its most critical moment. They stood side by side again, ready to meet the final attack. Just then, Arthur suddenly felt an unprecedented power surge within him; it was the ultimate fusion of five powers, enough to change everything!
Arthur tasted blood in his mouth, and the sharp pain in his ribs made him almost unable to stand. But when he looked up and saw the dark purple energy cluster suspended in mid-air, his pupils suddenly constricted—five distorted faces actually emerged from the core of that energy cluster.
Wanda… Diana… Carol… Barbara… and me? Arthur's breath turned to white mist inside his mask. He saw those faces twisting in pain, like souls trapped in an energy vortex. Cold sweat ran down his spine. He remembered the blood-colored altar with their five names carved on it, in the Underground Room of the Starfall Laboratory three months ago.
This is no coincidence. Barbara suddenly spoke, her Energy Sword flickering in her hand, "My tactical goggles are analyzing these energy signals… They carry traces of quantum entanglement from parallel Worlds." Her voice was calm, but Arthur noticed her sword-holding fingers had turned white.
Diana's Truth Lasso suddenly tightened, emitting a metallic clanging sound. The Amazon Warrior's eyes rippled with golden waves: "These faces… are us from different timelines." Her combat boots left deep marks on the ground, and the power of the earth formed a green shield around her, "Arthur, the fused power within you is resonating."
Arthur looked down, the energy vortex in his chest was violently churning. Wanda's Chaos Magic transformed into red chains wrapped around his right arm, Carol's Photon Energy condensed into a solar corona emblem on his left shoulder, Diana's earth power climbed up his entire body along the Lasso, and Barbara's tactical armor automatically generated behind him—these powers were uncontrollably fusing together.
"It's absorbing our emotional connections." Wandasuddenly reached out and pressed Arthur's mask, scarlet energy surging from the contact point, "Cut off the mental link! Arthur, remember the first time we met…"
Memories stabbed into Arthur's mind like sharp blades. He saw himself, lost in a downpour when he first arrived in New York, stumbling into Wanda's attic filled with magicrunes; he saw the sunlight piercing through Diana's golden long hair when she bound enemies with her Truth Lasso in the museum; he saw Carol rushing into the pet hospital with a comatose stray cat, Photon Energy illuminating her anxious face; he saw Barbara rapidly typing on a keyboard in the Hacker Alliance Base, holographic projections reflecting her cunning smile.
"No!" Arthur suddenly roared, and the energy vortex in his chest erupted with dazzling light. Those memories actually manifested in reality, and five phantoms walked out of the light—they from different timelines simultaneously swung swords, cast spells, threw punches, and hacked. The dark purple energy core cracked under the multiple attacks, and countless quantum entanglement chains snapped with a roar.
"You think emotion is a weakness?" The unknown entity roared with a five-fold voice, and the dark purple core instantly expanded. Arthur saw visions of his potential future deaths flashing in the core: Wanda consumed by magic, Diana swallowed by the earth, Carol burned by Photon Energy, Barbara backfired by tactical armor… and himself torn apart by five forces.
"Arthur!" Carol suddenly transformed into a beam of light and rushed towards him, forming a Photon Energy bridge between them. Her goggles shattered, revealing her tear-filled emerald eyes: "Do you remember that night on Sakaar? You said…"
"You said you would take all of us to see the galaxy." Arthur caught her falling body, Photon Energy and Chaos Magic fusing in his palm. He remembered in the Sakaararena, when Carol was smashed into the ground by Hulk, he had rescued her with a Photon punch combined with Wanda's magic. At this moment, he clearly felt the five powers finding a perfect balance point within him.
Diana's Truth Lasso suddenly wrapped around the dark purple core, and earth power surged from the ground, forming emerald-like chains. Barbara's Energy Swordpierced into the core's crack, and her tactical armor unfolded into a hexagonal barrier. Wanda's Chaos Magictransformed into a blood-red giant python coiling around the core, and Arthur's Photon punch also struck fiercely—this punch fused magic, divine power, energy, and wisdom.
The dark purple core collapsed in a burst of strong light, turning into scattered stardust. However, Arthur saw a crystal float out from the depths of the core, sealing the figures of five people inside. Diana's breathing became rapid: "That is… our extracted timeline afterimages!"
"It's not over yet." Barbara suddenly pointed to the sky, her tactical goggles reflecting a massive dark cube approaching. Arthur's heart tightened—that was the Starfall Laboratory's quantum collider, now being transformed into a trans-dimensional portal by the unknown entity. Countless metallic tentacles extended from behind the door, and at the very front was Arthurwearing future battle armor, his faceplate inlaid with five gems.
"Arthur-Q." Carol's Photon Energy suddenly became chaotic, her voice trembling: "The future we once saw… you became its puppet."
Chapter 280 You Will Never Be Able to Defeat Me
Arthur looked at the person identical to himself, whose chest core was frantically absorbing spacetime energy. He felt five powers surging in his blood: Wanda's magic, Diana's divine power, Carol's hope, Barbara's wisdom, and his own hidden courage—these five gems were resonating.
This time, he decided to take a different path. Arthur tore off his helmet, revealing a face covered in energy patterns. He reached out to touch Wanda's finger, and Chaos Magicinstantly erupted from his entire body. Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his wrist, and the power of the earth poured into his bones. Carol's Photon Energy unfolded wings on his back, and Barbara's tactical armor transformed into a dark battle robe.
As Arthur-Q unleashed the world-ending beam, Arthuropened his arms, facing the light pillar. Five streams of power exploded with dazzling light within him. He saw Wanda's magic weave a protective shield, Diana's divine power summon ancient Titans, Carol's Photon Energyevaporate metal tentacles, and Barbara's wisdom find the weakness of the dimensional rift.
"Not five gems," Arthur laughed in the bright light, as his four lovers behind him turned into light spots and merged into his body, "This is… a five-fold bond."
His right fist struck suddenly, and time stood still at this moment. The world-ending beam suddenly twisted three meters from the ground, transforming into a sky full of stardust. Arthur-Q's armor cracked, revealing a scorched body inside—that was Arthur himself, with his timeline drained.
"You… how…" Arthur-Ω's faceplate suddenly shattered, revealing a face identical to Arthur's. The five gems on his chest extinguished one by one, and as the last Photon Gem disappeared, tears welled up in the future Arthur's eyes.
"Because I found something more important than power." Arthur caught his falling future self, and their figures overlapped in the strong light. He heard Wanda's laughter, Diana's roar, Carol's cheers, and Barbara's sigh, these voices interwoven into a quintet in his ears.
As the dark cube began to collapse, Arthur suddenly heard a voice from the other end of spacetime. He looked down at his future self in his arms, who was tightly clutching a crystal containing five smiling figures.
"It's time to fix the timeline." Arthur pressed the crystal to his future self's chest, and five streams of power turned into light pillars shooting straight into the sky. The last thing he heard was Barbara's voice: "Arthur, remember to bring…"
The quantum portal opened in the bright light, and Arthur's figure and the crystal disappeared simultaneously. The battlefield returned to calm, with only Wanda's magicembers floating in the air, slowly forming five intertwined letters: H-O-P-E.
Quantum foam surged around Arthur, and spacetime coordinates flickered wildly on his tactical goggles. His future self in his arms was gradually quantumizing, and the five figures in the crystal suddenly opened their empty eyes. Wanda's magic embers pierced through the dimensional barrier, forming a red arrow in the corner of Arthur's vision—pointing to a flickering coordinate deep within the crystal.
"New York Sanctum… 1998." Arthur's finger traced through the air, and Photon Energy condensed into a data chain at his fingertip. He saw a young Wanda kneeling in the ruins of Sokovia, chaotic magic burning the surrounding ruins like uncontrolled flames. And at that time, he himself was running through the ruins, holding his injured left arm, with the energy vortex in his chest not yet awakened.
"The timeline is collapsing." Barbara's voice suddenly rang out on the quantum channel, her holographic image flickering before Arthur: "The future in your arms is creating a paradox…"
Arthur suddenly realized that dark purple energy was seeping from the battle armor of his future self. This energy flowed into the crystal through his hand, and the corners of the five figures' mouths simultaneously showed a strange smile. Wanda's magic embers suddenly turned, pointing to a dark vortex forming behind Arthur—countless metal tentacles extended from the vortex, with Arthur-Ω in future battle armor at the forefront, and the five gems on his mask lit up simultaneously.
"You cannot escape your destiny." Arthur-Q's voice resonated through the spacetime corridor, his world-ending beam piercing through three parallel Universes, trapping Arthur in a quantum rift. Arthur saw his reflection raise his right hand simultaneously in countless spacetimes, and five streams of power triggered a chain reaction in different timelines.
"Wanda!" Arthur hurled the crystal at the incoming beam, and Chaos Magic exploded into a huge wave upon Impact. He seized the opportunity to rush towards the 1998 coordinates, and Photon Energy formed a spacetime shield around him. The moment his toe touched the ruins of the Sanctum, reality suddenly twisted—a young Wanda was using magic to lift a concrete slab, and beneath the slab was… Diana?
"Impossible…" Arthur's breathing stopped amidst the spacetime vibrations. He saw unfamiliar runes carved on Diana's Amazonian armguards, the Lasso of Truth wrapped around Carol's Photon battle armor, and Barbara's Energy Sword was plunged into the center of Wanda's soon-to-be-activated magic array.
"This is a time anchor." Wanda's mature voice suddenly came from behind him, her red cloak sweeping past Arthur's tactical goggles, "Every choice will bring a new nightmare…"
As Arthur turned, Chaos Magic suddenly erupted in Wanda's eyes. He saw himself and his four lovers kneeling simultaneously in the ruins of the Sanctum, their five powers being extracted by some entity. That entity emerged from a spacetime rift, and it was an elderly version of himself, whose chest energy vortex had already become a black hole.
"You will never defeat me." The elderly Arthur's voice echoed with spacetime, his right hand gripping the five Infinity Stones, "Because I am…"
A sudden quantum tremor interrupted his words. Arthurfound himself suspended in space, with the Avengers' battleship burning in the background. Diana's Lasso of Truth entangled Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet, Carol's Photon Impact collided fiercely with Darkseid's Omega Beams, and Barbara's Hacker Virus was devouring Anti-Monitor's anti-matter cannon.
"Arthur!" Wanda's scream pierced through the smoke of the battlefield. Arthur looked down and saw the fifth gem—the Reality Stone—emerging from his chest, and the powers of Wanda, Diana, Carol, and Barbara were rapidly draining from the gem.
"Cut off the mental link!" Arthur used his Photon EnergySword to sever contact with Wanda's fingertip, and chaotic magic instantly transformed into a blood-red barrier. He saw his older self emerge from a spacetime rift, the five Infinity Stones forming a gauntlet in his hand.
"Every relationship is your weakness." The elderly Arthurraised his left hand, and the five gems glowed simultaneously. Arthur suddenly found himself experiencing five different lives simultaneously: being saved by Wanda as a magic apprentice, fighting alongside Diana as an Amazon Warrior, drifting through the Universewith Carol as a galactic wanderer, and infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D. with Barbara as a Hacker Genius…
"No…" Arthur's consciousness began to blur. He saw five beams of light shoot from the gems, flying towards his five lovers. But just as the beams were about to strike, Wanda's magic array suddenly lit up beneath the elderly Arthur's feet, Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his ankle, Carol's Photon Energy evaporated his left arm, and Barbara's virus invaded his neural interface.
"You will never understand…" Arthur heard his own voice overlapping in the bright light, "True power…" His right fist struck suddenly, and five gems erupted with dazzling light before his fist. As the beam pierced through the elderly Arthur's chest, he showed a relieved smile.
"Now… you understand." The elderly Arthur turned into stardust, and five gems fell into the Blue Star's atmosphere. Arthur reached out to catch the Chaos Magicchain flying from Wanda, Diana's Lasso of Truth wrapped around his waist, Carol's Photon Energy supported his battle boots, and Barbara's tactical armor covered his entire body.
But when he looked down, his pupils suddenly constricted—in the ruins of the New York Sanctum, a young Wandawas activating the Darkhold, Diana's Amazonian sisters were fiercely fighting the Apokolips army, Carol's Photon fighter jet was being besieged by the Kree fleet, and Barbara's neural network was under attack by Brother Eye.
"Arthur, catch this!" Wanda's voice suddenly became childlike. As Arthur turned, Chaos Magic, carrying the five Infinity Stones, slammed into his chest. Amidst the sharp pain, he saw five beams of light shoot from the gems, entering the spacetime coordinates of his four lovers.
When he opened his eyes again, the quantum portal was closing. He saw Wanda's magic embers spell out the final message: "We are in…"
Photon Energy suddenly erupted, pushing Arthur out of the spacetime rift. He crashed onto the rooftop of Avengers Tower. The five gems on his chest had disappeared, but energy patterns flowed beneath his skin. Tony's holographic projection appeared from the sky: "Arthur, you're back… but an unknown energy source is approaching Blue Star."
As Arthur looked up, the Tesseract suddenly cracked open in space, and what poured out was not Thanos's army, but countless versions of himself from different timelines. Some wore future battle armor, some were entangled in Chaos Magic, some had Photon wings unfurled on their backs, some held Energy Swords—and the one at the very front was holding a unconscious Wanda.
"Arthur, you have created infinite possibilities." That self's voice echoed with spacetime, "Now… the…",
All versions of Arthur across all timelines simultaneously raised their right hands, and five powers triggered a chain reaction in the Universe. The sky of Blue Star began to crack, and countless Wandas, Dianas, Carols, and Barbaras emerged from the rifts, their powers resonating with all the Arthurs.
Arthur felt himself being quantumized. He saw Wanda's magic, Diana's divine power, Carol's hope, and Barbara's wisdom weave into a new net in the Universe. As the first quantum meteor streaked across the sky, he heard all versions of himself from all timelines speak simultaneously:
"This is… the Multiverse of Love."