Ancient One

However, now that the attack is about to land on him, only a fool wouldn't defend themselves!

Finally, as Tony's suit ran out of energy and Thor's godly powers were exhausted, the devastating energy torrent gradually shrank from the thickness of a barrel to nothing.

It eventually vanished completely, leaving only a clear path straight to the main brain.

The energy shield around the main brain still remained, but its color had dimmed to the extreme.

In an instant, the glimmer of hope in everyone's eyes was extinguished. They knew that they couldn't launch another attack like that. The Chitauri army wouldn't give them another chance.

Even if they could muster another attack, it would only force the main brain to sacrifice more of its forces. The final outcome wouldn't change in the slightest.

Everyone in front of the screens panicked at that moment. They also sensed that the Earth might be losing. And if they lost, it meant that the man who seemed to control everything would destroy the Earth.

Immediately, a torrent of insults erupted. Countless people, filled with boundless malice, watched the disheveled superheroes on the screen. They vented their inner panic and fear without restraint, using the most venomous words.

"Useless! You call yourselves superheroes? Even whores are better than you!"

"You're all garbage! If you die, just die, but don't drag us down with you!"

"I should never have worshipped you clowns."

Most people hurled insults at Tony and the others without a shred of guilt, completely forgetting that they had once saved countless lives. And now, these battle-worn heroes were fighting for those sitting on their couches, drinking beer, and watching TV.

There's a saying: there are two things in the world that cannot be directly observed. One is the ancient stars in the sky. The other is the unfathomable depths of the human heart.

However, a few did not engage in such low behavior. Some embraced their partners with closed eyes, unable to bear watching the fate that awaited Tony and the others.

Others quietly clasped their hands together, praying to the old man in the sky that Tony and the others would prevail. Some picked up the phone to pour out their hearts to distant loved ones.

Just when everyone was in despair, the Ancient One, who had only intervened at critical moments and had otherwise been unnoticeable, suddenly had a brilliant light flash in her eyes.

Zane, who was seated in the air and observing everything with interest, looked at her. Then he turned his gaze to the Chitauri main brain, still smug inside the shield, with a hint of playful amusement in his eyes.

Things were getting interesting...

Just as the Chitauri army was about to fill the empty passage that Tony and Thor had created with their combined attack, two intricate magical circles suddenly appeared in the Ancient One's hands.

Immediately, the space on either side of the empty passage began to ripple. Two mirrored space barriers extended to the top of the barrier, blocking all the soldiers outside.

The rippling space then spread, tightly encircling the main brain that was trying to teleport away. In an instant, all the soldiers panicked. The main brain, as their protected target, was positioned at the very back, right at the edge of the arena, shielded by the barrier, so no one could sneak up on it. In other words, behind the main brain was the barrier that was steadily closing in.

At this moment, the Ancient One's mirrored space barriers also locked everyone outside, leaving only the main brain inside the protective shield. The main brain, which had a head three times larger than a normal Chitauri and a frail body that required its subordinates to carry it, was now isolated. It could only watch helplessly as the barrier slowly approached, like Death itself taking measured steps toward it.

Panic gripped the main brain, which frantically connected with the minds of the army. In the next moment, all the Chitauri soldiers began firing wildly at the mirrored space barriers the Ancient One had conjured.

The Ancient One staggered slightly; her once healthy complexion turned pale as paper. Wrinkles etched onto her face at a visible speed. Yet, due to her desperate effort, the mirrored space barriers held firm.

Seeing this, the once hopeless heroes felt a spark of hope reignite in their eyes. The viewers in front of their screens also ceased their insults, staring intently at the scene. Everyone instinctively tensed their muscles, clenched their fists, and gritted their teeth, as if this could somehow lend strength to the Ancient One.

Everyone was silently chanting the same words in their hearts: "Hold on, hold on..."

However, after a brief moment of panic, the main brain calmed down slightly. It quickly identified the source of its predicament. In an instant, the soldiers who had been attacking the mirrored space barriers turned their weapons toward the Ancient One.

As the pressure on the mirrored space barriers lessened, the Ancient One felt a sudden relief. The abrupt change caused a chaotic surge of magical particles within her, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.

The magical circles on her hands, which maintained the mirrored space barriers, flickered and almost collapsed. But in the next moment, the Ancient One, with immense willpower and control, suppressed the chaotic magical particles within her. However, the wrinkles on her face deepened, and a gray sheen covered her once bright blue eyes.

Five years ago, the Ancient One had used the Time Stone to forcibly reverse time and resurrect all the superheroes, paying a much heavier price than Zane had imagined. The cost had completely ruined her foundation; now, every time she used magic, it was no longer her mental strength being consumed, but her lifespan.

In other words, the Ancient One was now like a candle burning at both ends. Every use of magic stoked the flame, bringing it closer to extinction.

Seeing that the Ancient One was nearing her limit, the main brain immediately adjusted its tactics. Under its command, half of the army continued to relentlessly attack the mirrored space barriers, adding to the Ancient One's burden and hastening her demise. The other half, meanwhile, fired as they advanced towards the Ancient One, aiming to eliminate her.

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