Chapter 382: The True Phoenix

The sudden curse from Clark was triggered by the dark energy floating in the air of this universe.

As he was explaining his actions, the previously calm dark energy suddenly became violent.

In an instant, an invisible vortex formed, rapidly drawing in the surrounding dark energy. Within moments, all the dark energy within ten kilometers was attracted to the vicinity of the Himalayas, becoming almost visible to the naked eye in its intensity!

This was just the beginning, and Clark had reason to believe that if this continued, over a hundred mutants facing him would be corrupted by the dark energy, becoming like dark apostles. Even the Avengers, if they stepped outside the area protected by the Heavenly Sword, would be at risk of corruption.

What a prepared scheme by Dormammu, one despicable tactic after another.

He first opened the gateway between two worlds, allowing Clark to enter and inspect. Then he created an apparent opportunity, attracting Clark to set up the Heavenly Sword array. After Clark left, Dormammu began to rapidly intensify the corruption of this world, leading to a misunderstanding between the X-Men and Clark that was hard to clarify quickly.

Now, seeing the right moment, was everything coming to a head?

Clark was confident that he could control the situation if it were only happening here.

But what about other places? Who could guarantee that similar problems wouldn't occur elsewhere, such as where other mutants were located, or where human leaders in this universe were...?

And other places in the universe where different teams of Avengers were located.

If problems occurred simultaneously in these locations, even Clark, despite his abilities, couldn't attend to every place at once!

Without wasting time on further discussion, Clark's form flashed, and he disappeared from above the Himalayas. The next moment, he was in the extradimensional space near the X-Men universe.

There, Dormammu's true form was manipulating the dark energy he had previously injected into the X-Men universe. Seeing Clark appear, Dormammu's lips twisted into a cruel smile.

The next moment...

"Bang!"

Clark, upon appearing, immediately formed a massive fist of divine power and fiercely slammed it into Dormammu, who was fully engaged in controlling the dark energy and couldn't dodge or evade in time.

With that single blow, Dormammu was sent flying ten kilometers away, and the dark energy within the X-Men universe, having lost Dormammu's control, dispersed once again.

The gloom cleared, allowing everyone previously under the shadow of the dark vortex to breathe a sigh of relief.

Just one punch had resolved the immediate crisis caused by Dormammu in the X-Men universe, a feat impressive enough to be proud of.

However, despite this result, Dormammu showed no sign of discouragement, and Clark did not display any triumph.

Because this outcome was predetermined the moment Dormammu began stirring the dark energy in the X-Men universe. The moment he did so, it was inevitable that Clark would track him down through the chain of events, and with Clark's current power, stopping him posed no difficulty.

In terms of realm, Clark, who had assimilated four Infinity Stones, had reached the mid-phase of the multiversal level, almost equal to the current Dormammu. Even if slightly inferior, the gap wasn't significant. In this state, when facing Clark, Dormammu naturally couldn't afford to be distracted by other matters.

Similarly, while Dormammu couldn't afford distractions, neither could Clark!

Seeing his fated adversary drawn out from his own universe, Dormammu's smile deepened: "Heh heh... you despicable thief, finally willing to step out from your own universe?"

At this point, Clark also had to abandon his plan to return to the Himalayas to take charge, shaking his head lightly: "Dormammu, you've gone to great lengths to draw me out, thinking I hold some formidable power capable of crushing you." As he spoke, his form expanded to equal Dormammu's in stature, examining him closely: "Now it seems, that's hardly the case."

"Hmph!"

At Clark's disdain, Dormammu bellowed angrily, firing a highly concentrated beam of energy at Clark: "Killing you is sufficient!"

Clark, however, didn't dodge or need to. With a flick of his hand, he opened a portal in front of him, reflecting Dormammu's energy beam back at him, once again sending the schemer flying backwards.

"Snap!"

Following a snapping sound, the void suddenly resonated with the steady sound of a guqin. The rhythm quickly sped up, accompanied by a rapid singing voice.

"Laughing at how we both wasted our cunning, chasing the beauty of illusory flowers, fearing that luck will soon flee, entrapped by greed, hatred, joy, and rage..."

Under the ultimate evolution of Leader Joe's sound system, Clark surged forward, his hands channeling terrifying divine power enhanced by the music, launching an attack that formed a dragon capable of devouring planets, roaring as it rushed towards Dormammu.

The confrontation

 between two multiversal-level powerhouses unfolded like a clash between martial arts masters, an undoubtedly bizarre spectacle. Yet, with the backing of the BGM, Clark, initially less powerful than Dormammu, unleashed a ferocity that forced the seasoned multiversal entity into a relentless retreat!

Receiving +99999 admiration points from Dormammu!

Receiving from Dormammu...

Receiving...

...

"Damn it!"

After being hammered relentlessly by Clark in the extradimensional space, Dormammu's frustration was palpable, with a steady stream of admiration points emerging, and his curses unceasing.

However, despite being beaten so miserably, Dormammu, a seasoned multiversal-level powerhouse, maintained his pride, refusing to retreat or change his combat strategy, stubbornly fighting Clark to a standstill.

The multiversal-level conflict transcended the limits of time, space, and dimensions beyond ordinary human comprehension. The battle, initially tense and fierce, became indescribable...

Regardless of how indescribable the battle's progression was, the advantages and disadvantages between them did not change, with Clark, backed by his BGM, keeping Dormammu pinned down, allowing him no chance to counter.

As Dormammu's injuries worsened and his divine power was scattered by Clark, he shifted from a position of overwhelming superiority to being merely on par with Clark in terms of power. Finally, the seasoned multiversal boss could no longer endure.

"Boom!"

Another divine dragon slammed Dormammu back, who suddenly shouted: "Damn it, are you just going to watch this happen? Weren't we supposed to join forces? Don't think about appearing after he kills me; you should know that once Clark, who fully controls the rules of space, decides to leave, you can't keep him here."

Indeed!

Dormammu, a cunning planner, had indeed arranged a backup in this multiversal-level confrontation!

"To be so embarrassed by a kid who rose less than a decade ago, you truly are a complete waste, Dormammu!" Following a voice filled with infinite scorn, a sudden cry of a phoenix echoed through the void.

Then, Clark felt the surrounding space enveloped by an energy filled with heat and destructive aura, making it difficult for him to use his spatial abilities to escape.

His gaze unconsciously shifted toward the direction where the destructive aura was thickest, and what appeared before his eyes was a gigantic fire phoenix, hundreds of times larger than the sun, mockingly staring at him!

"Kid, I remember telling you not long ago not to let me catch you in extradimensional space. I didn't expect you to be so bold, dismissing my words as nothing and daring to venture here so soon."

The True Phoenix!

Seeing this formidable adversary suddenly appear, Clark felt a surge of dread.

As for today's battle, although it seemed he had been passive, dragged around by Dormammu's schemes, everything had actually been within his expectations.

Both being multiversal entities, they clearly understood each other's potential tricks.

It was not surprising that Dormammu could anticipate Clark's strategies, and vice versa. While Clark might not have predicted the exact processes, the general direction of events never strayed from his expectations.

This included Dormammu using his home-field advantage to pin the dark energy blame on Clark and employing drastic measures to force Clark out of his own universe to confront him directly in extradimensional space.

All of this was within Clark's calculations. He had already planned countermeasures, and even with the help of BGM, he felt confident facing Dormammu head-on.

However, the appearance of the Phoenix was something Clark had not anticipated!

Although he and Dormammu had long been in a relentless struggle, attracting the attention of the True Phoenix in their previous encounters, he did not expect Dormammu to dare seek collaboration with the Phoenix, nor did he anticipate the proud Phoenix actually agreeing to join forces with Dormammu to target him.

Now, the situation was getting seriously complicated!

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