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Chapter 211

Perhaps stimulated by the power of time, Wang was slowly regaining consciousness. He was now the most powerful magician in Kamar-Taj after Doctor Strange.

Hearing Strange's last few words, he looked around and asked suspiciously, "Wasn't Nightmare sealed by the Ancient One? Besides, even if the newly sealed Nightmare lacks enough nightmares as a source of energy, how could she affect so many people at once, including the magicians of Kamar-Taj?"

Strange replied, "Because of the Mind Gem!"

The ability to create nightmares essentially involves advanced mental manipulation. For most people, this effect is overwhelming and nearly impossible to escape, but for magicians with high mental strength, the effect is less severe.

And the Mind Gem enhances her abilities.

Wanda glanced at the corner of the battlefield where had remained unaffected from the start. A figure was vaguely visible, holding a golden gemstone that gleamed.

"Do you see it?"

Strange spoke suddenly.

"See what?" Wang asked, confused.

Doctor Strange did not respond and continued, addressing Wanda: "This is Nightmare; only you can see her, and only you can stop her."

Wanda stepped forward and suddenly turned around, asking, "If I lose, what will happen?"

Strange looked at her with a complex expression: "The entire universe will become a cold, dead place."

Wanda nodded, her confused gaze turning resolute. She flew towards Nightmare, and in Nightmare's disbelieving eyes, Chaos energy flowed into her mind.

...

The previously invisible Nightmare became visible, and an energy storm immediately surrounded her and Wanda.

Wanda's pupils gradually changed, and a faint red light began to emerge...

Strands of dark green nightmare energy mixed with dark red Chaos energy in the storm around them, creating a mesmerizing display.

"Oh…

...

The static state of time and space ended; Strange's magical effect had reached its limit and could no longer be maintained. At the same time, the Avengers awoke from their nightmares.

"Is this the end?" Wang asked, incredulous.

"It's not that simple."

Strange looked at the center of the storm where the two figures confronted each other: "She has merely forced Nightmare to withdraw her nightmare power to compete with her. If she wins, it's fine, but if she loses, the consequences will be just as I warned!"

Wanda was essentially bearing the fate of the entire universe, and no one else could assist her.

Nightmare had initially been positioned near Thanos's army, surrounded by a large number of Chitauri. The moment their energies clashed, the powerful storm turned everything in the area into dust.

This was a battle between the highest powers in the universe, and no one could interfere without being instantly torn to shreds.

If the Time Gem were still present, Strange might have tried to intervene, but not in this state...

In the dark expanse, fierce battles were underway.

"Boom!"

Thor held the Power Stone in front of him, deflecting Dormammu's palm strike.

"Let's go back. Even though we are not your match, we can at least withstand your attacks!"

Thor shouted.

"Hahaha..."

Dormammu's booming laughter reverberated, shaking the entire dark space: "You've always tried to solve problems through negotiation, which shows you're more desperate than I am."

Thor remained silent.

"Don't you wonder how Surtur, who is so far from Titan, reached Asgard?"

"I didn't know before, but I understand now," Thor said, his face growing darker.

With Surtur's strength reaching Asgard from such a distance, it must have involved Dormammu's intervention.

"Then you have two choices. First: Wait for Asgard's destruction; your companions won't last long. Second: Allow Asgard to join the forces of darkness!"

Dormammu finally revealed his true intentions.

Jean, standing behind Thor, looked at him with concern, uncertain about his decision.

The anger in Thor's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a chilling coldness: "I have a third choice. Don't force me to kill you!"

"Hooooooooooooooooooo..."

Dormammu's grotesque laughter echoed loudly: "That's the funniest joke I've ever heard. Even the Ancient One wouldn't dare to say such a thing. How can you kill me? Do you even have the ability?"

"Definitely... yes!"

Thor looked back, unflinching.

"Jean, break the seal and unleash your power!"

This is the reality of the situation.