Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

Thanos finally smiled with satisfaction.

"make a deal."

At this moment, the two cosmic overlords, each with their own agendas, reached a perfect "win-win" consensus.

Thanos believed he had successfully traded a tool for a powerful force that rivaled his own, bringing him one step closer to acquiring the Infinity Stones.

In Dago's mind, this was also a perfect deal.

As a pawn planted in the shadows by Azu, Dago's mission is to play the role of an unparalleled tyrant, spreading pure fear throughout this universe.

However, it would be too inefficient for one person to cause destruction everywhere in order to achieve this.

Building a force from scratch is too time-consuming.

The easiest way is to just take what's readily available.

The Dark Order, an army renowned throughout the universe for its carnage, was practically a tool tailor-made for him.

Dago sneered inwardly.

"Your destiny is about to end, Thanos. And the fear of all living beings will begin with me."

……

the other side.

The Vought Sacred Expedition is hovering quietly in its orbit.

Outside the panoramic porthole lies a vast and boundless sea of ​​stars.

The dazzling nebulae flowed slowly against the dark backdrop of the universe, like a colorful painting.

The Ancient One sat cross-legged on a woven futon.

Place your hands naturally on your knees, close your eyes slightly, and face the starry sky.

She had been sitting there for a long time. She hadn't spoken or moved.

It seemed as if it had become one with this tranquil universe.

Suddenly, Gu Yi's previously relaxed brows furrowed slightly.

Even the usually calm and composed Supreme Master's breathing became slightly disordered at this moment.

"Teacher, you seem to be very unsettled."

Ah Zu's voice sounded behind her.

He walked over slowly, carrying a steaming cup of milk, with a seemingly concerned smile on his face.

Gu Yi slowly opened her eyes, a hint of unease flashing in them.

"It's you, Anthony." The Ancient One smiled slightly. "You always seem to appear at the most opportune moment."

"What happened? It's rare to see the Sorcerer Supreme troubled." Azu walked up to the Ancient One and sat cross-legged.

"I sense a threat." The Ancient One turned his head, looking out the porthole at the boundless starry sky.

"A threat?" Azu raised an eyebrow. "From Thanos? Or the Grandmaster?"

"I can't pinpoint the exact source," the Ancient One shook her head, "but a sorcerer's premonition is never unfounded."

Upon hearing this, Azu couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"You're too nervous, teacher," Azu teased. "With your strength, there aren't many people in this universe who can threaten you. As long as you don't court death, you have at least ten thousand ways to deal with your enemies, right?"

Gu Yi looked at Azu's nonchalant expression and a helpless smile appeared on her lips.

"You overestimate me, Anthony," the Ancient One explained calmly. "I am not omnipotent. I am just a long-lived and diligent arcane mage. I am not as powerful as you imagine."

Gu Yi stood up and walked to the porthole, his back view appearing somewhat frail.

"We are not on Earth now, so I cannot use the magical network of the three great temples to enhance myself. Besides..."

"The Dark Dimensional Mark on my body has completely lost its power with Dormammu's death."

The Ancient One looked calm, as if losing her powers was no big deal to her.

"In order to protect the Earth, I had to draw energy from the Dark Dimension, which led to my connection with Dormammu and left this mark. Although it was a desperate measure, it also granted me extraordinary magic and lifespan."

"That used to be a large part of my strength. Now I can't compare to what I used to be."

She looked at Azu again and said seriously, "But now that I'm standing here, no matter who my opponent is, I will fight with all my might, even if it costs me my life."

After listening, Azu looked at Gu Yi quietly, a meaningful smile gradually appearing on his face.

"teacher."

There's something I might not have made clear to you.

Gu Yi looked at Azu with some doubt, waiting for him to continue.

Azu also stood up, walked to the panoramic porthole, looked at the dazzling starry sky outside, and slowly spoke.

"Dormammu is indeed dead, utterly and completely dead. But..."

Ah Zu lowered his voice, his tone exuding an air of domineering control.

"...The Dark Dimension is now under my control."

The Ancient One's pupils contracted slightly.

For once, a look of shock appeared on her usually calm and collected face.

Azu smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the Ancient One's shocked expression.

"So, teacher."

Ah Zu extended his hand, making a gesture of invitation.

"You can try now to reconnect with the Dark Dimension," he said, winking mysteriously. "I guarantee you'll get a huge surprise."

Gu Yi looked at Azu's confident eyes and remained silent for a moment.

She closed her eyes again and quickly formed hand seals in front of her chest.

Then, her consciousness followed her past memories, extending towards that familiar dark dimension.

In the past, every time she came into contact with the Dark Dimension, she had to expend a great deal of mental energy to resist Dormammu's mad will full of destruction and corruption.

Endure the pain that feels like a million poisonous insects gnawing at your soul.

But this time, everything changed.

The moment her consciousness touched that dimension, there was no obstruction, no pollution, no mad rambling.

Only a vast and boundless energy, like a tranquil sea, gently enveloped her.

This power, like a gentle stream, flowed continuously into her body through her stellar pathways.

It is endless and has no side effects.

Gu Yi suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with unbelievable shock.

"This...this is..."

After this pure dark energy entered her body, it began to spontaneously repair the hidden injuries that had accumulated over thousands of years.

The cracks left on his body from years of resisting Dormammu's spiritual corruption are being rapidly healed.

Azu quietly observed the changes before him.

The Ancient One's originally slightly withered and pale skin visibly regained its elasticity and luster.

Her thin figure became full and shapely under the nourishment of magic, brimming with vitality.

Even more astonishing is that a head of smooth, jet-black hair has grown from her signature bald head, cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall.

In just one minute, this ancient cultivator shed the traces of time and transformed back into a young woman of stunning beauty and ethereal grace.

She stood there, surrounded by powerful and stable magical fluctuations, as if she had merged with the dark energy of the universe.

It was only at this moment that Gu Yi truly realized that the man in front of her, who always talked about heroes and love, was a womanizer and vain.

She has grown to a terrifying level that even she cannot reach.