Infinite: Starting from Infiltrating Other Spaces

This made the small table next to the flower bushes seem less conspicuous.

Coffee? Tea? Beer?

"Let me make the tea."

Li Xia nodded to the three little ones, and Master Miao, who had long been skilled in tea art, immediately stepped forward and took out all kinds of tea sets from his space.

Soon, a small red clay stove was set up on the table, the flames from the pine cones were warm and gentle, carrying a faint scent of pine.

The warm red flames shone from the stove opening, licking the jar above. Soon, the spring water inside began to bubble and boil.

Li Xia and Gu Yi, who were clearly on the verge of conflict just moments before, are now calmly enjoying tea as if they were old friends.

It looked a bit strange, but neither Li Xia nor Gu Yi felt there was anything wrong with it.

Regardless of the actions taken, or even the actions of the Ancient One in the past, if it is not ultimately a matter of life and death, then dialogue is inevitable.

Gu Yi needs to understand Li Xia's purpose, and Li Xia needs to know what it would take for Gu Yi to be willing to take action.

Fighting will only continue if negotiations break down, and then negotiations will resume after the fighting ends.

This world has always been like this, unless the positions are so opposed that a life-or-death struggle is necessary.

So who exactly are you?

Gu Yi put down her teacup. At this moment, all she could think about was the curiosity about the 'existence' she had sensed earlier, an 'existence' that seemed to have a stronger presence than the world itself.

But how could this possibly have a greater 'presence' than the entire 'world'?

"Me? Xia, the deputy director of the Divine Spear Bureau."

Li Xia put down her teacup and reiterated her request:

"As I said before, I need the Reality Stone, and I also need your help."

"S.M.A.?"

Ancient One knew about S.H.I.E.L.D. as expected; her eyes narrowed slightly.

"The power of the Infinity Stones is too great. Any research, use, or development of the Infinity Stones is like staring into an abyss."

One wrong step and you could fall into an abyss.

Most importantly..

Gu Yi looked at Li Xia calmly:

"As the Sorcerer Supreme, my mission is to maintain the balance of this world and I will not easily set foot in the affairs of the mortal realm."

Even if there's a crisis two days from now that could potentially destroy the Earth, I won't intervene; that's a matter for the real world.

The Sorcerer Supreme is only responsible for matters of magic.

It seems that, just as he thought, the Ancient One also knew what would happen two days later.

That's normal. She even knew that Doctor Strange wouldn't go to Kamar-Taj for another five years, so this little thing is quite normal.

Li Xia picked up his teacup and said calmly:

"I am balance."

Gu Yi's pupils suddenly contracted, and then she heard Li Xia continue speaking:

"The entire multiverse exists because of me. When I leave this universe, it comes to a standstill. When I enter time, it begins to flow again."

I came here simply because I need the Reality Stone, nothing more.

really!

The person in front of you is just a body, or even a physical body occupied for the convenience of movement?

His true form is the phantom he sees, so what is he?

The Ancient One's figure suddenly swayed slightly, as if thousands of phantom images were superimposed on her body at the same time.

Li Xia glanced at her with some surprise, it seemed like...

"You took the Reality Stone out of this time and space?"

The Ancient One's voice was filled with cold anger. She suddenly waved her hand, creating a beam of light in front of her.

"That's absolutely impossible! The six Infinity Stones maintain the operation and balance of the world. If the stones are taken away, it will cause damage and bring about the destruction of this universe!"

Her gaze fell on Li Xia, and she said, word by word:

"I will not allow this to happen!"

At this moment, the Supreme Mage who had protected Earth for thousands of years across multiple dimensions had made up her mind that even if Li Xia was an existence she did not understand, she would use her power to protect this planet once again.

Did they use the Time Stone to see the future?

Is it similar to the way Doctor Strange ended after watching 14 million different endings?

Seeing the enraged Gu Yi, Li Xia delivered another devastating blow to her:

"But what if time doesn't exist, or what if everything you're worried about doesn't exist?"

Does not exist? What does that mean?

"Just like I said before..."

Li Xia stood up; this was the first time he had so boldly revealed things to the characters in the story.

Just like many apostles have done, except many apostles have failed miserably.

"The entire multiverse exists because of me. When I leave this universe, it comes to a standstill. When I enter time, it begins to flow again."

Li Xia still held a bargaining chip, and it was this chip that gave him the confidence to negotiate terms with Gu Yi.

This chip was so inconspicuous that Li Xia mostly ignored its existence.

But when it comes to actually using it, this chip is incredibly heavy.

"I cannot go into too much detail for certain reasons."

Li Xia's smile held a deeper meaning as he looked at Gu Yi and slowly said:

"As the strongest person on Earth, recognized by many outsiders, I think you understand what I mean."

Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still.

The three little ones squatted to one side, their eyes wide open, holding freshly roasted melon seeds and peanuts from the stove in their hands.

While skillfully peeling the shells, they watched the show.

Gu Yi's face gradually turned ashen, and she even seemed to be swaying precariously. She opened her mouth, but her voice was hoarse and trembling.

"You mean, this universe—"

"No need to say it aloud, this is my testing ground."

Li Xia's voice remained calm, but her words echoed like muffled thunder:

"Do you want to get out of here? Do you want to... truly live?"

That's his bargaining chip.

He dared to do what other apostles dared not do, and he could do what other apostles could not do.

Overseas assignment authority, special permission granted by the hall, this is the reserve officer acting on behalf of the military!

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Chapter 5: The Great Battle Begins

Truly living...the outside world?

Gu Yi's ashen eyes flickered slightly, but there was no improvement.

The three little ones immediately put down their sunflower seeds and peanuts. Oh no!

The Ancient One's current state is not quite right, and the reason why is not quite right is also recorded in the Hall.

Simply put, it means that one's outlook on life and the world has collapsed, and there is a huge gap between reality and one's own perception.

It's like telling an ordinary person that they've always lived in a game and are actually an NPC.

After he fully recognizes this reality, his worldview will collapse, but ordinary people may rebuild and recover their worldview after a while.

Because the 'existence' of ordinary people in the world is not that important, they may even find a strange comfort in self-abandonment.

For example, 'Ah...life is already so hard, so what if I'm an NPC? Whatever, it doesn't matter.'

Or perhaps: 'When Heaven unleashes its killing intent, stars shift and constellations change; when Earth unleashes its killing intent, dragons and snakes rise from the land; when humanity unleashes its killing intent, Heaven and Earth are overturned. This is an era of great change, and I may well ride the wind and soar ninety thousand miles into the sky.'

But the Ancient One is different; her presence in this world is incredibly strong, and she has protected Earth for thousands of years.

In other words, the Ancient One had an extremely strong belief. If all of this was false, then what about the things she had persisted in for thousands of years?

What about her protection, her beliefs?

Is it just a joke?

Therefore, the more prominent a figure is in a derivative world, the more violently they will collapse after learning the truth. This is why even the Temple of Light does not strictly prohibit its apostles from revealing their identities.

However, very few apostles reveal their origins to the characters in the story, for fear that these characters will break down.

If the top experts in these derivative worlds really went mad, they could cause tremendous destruction.

Are we still going to complete the task? Do we still want the reward?

"I know what you're thinking and what you're doubting."

Li Xia poured himself a cup of tea, looking at Gu Yi, who was somewhat devastated due to a misunderstanding.

After taking a sip from the cup, he said softly:

"But the person you are today, and the memories of your past, are real. Even if it's all just an illusion, at least you can recall them in this moment."

So you are real, right?

"You mean to say...."

Gu Yi raised her head, and miraculously, her ashen complexion improved slightly:

"The only thing I can be sure of is the existence of my own thoughts, because when I doubt other things, I cannot doubt my own thoughts at the same time."

"I wonder... am I here?"

Li Xia nodded. It was convenient to chat with a magician who had lived for so long, even about philosophical questions that seemed difficult to ordinary people.

They can also figure it out through their long-standing understanding of the world and their own reflections.

"Yes, you cannot deny your own existence, because when you deny or doubt, you already exist!"

After saying this, Li Xia stopped talking, picked up her teacup, and leisurely sipped it while enjoying the rather pleasant scenery around her.

The sun was setting in the west, its warm rays shining on Greenwich Street, and a gentle breeze was blowing across the third-floor open-air balcony, making it exceptionally warm and comfortable.

The rich aroma of tea filled the air, and even the air seemed to be filled with a lazy atmosphere.

Just watch the sunset quietly until it is gradually swallowed by the horizon, with only the distant sky still bearing the red glow of the evening.

"So what are we?"

Gu Yi closed her eyes, let out a long breath, picked up the now-cold teacup, and asked softly:

"God's paradise for growth? Or God's classroom?"

"Once you're out there, you can find out for yourself and come to your own conclusions, which is far better than me telling you directly."

Li Xia felt increasingly relaxed, as long as she could pull herself out of her collapse, even if she hadn't rebuilt her values.

But once she starts asking questions, it means she's begun to accept the situation, and once she accepts it, everything will be easier.

Gu nodded. It was indeed better to explore the answers himself than to have someone tell him directly.

She then asked another question:

Are you sure you can let me out of the box?

"can."

Li Xia gave an exceptionally affirmative answer: