Chapter 670: A New God Appears in the Cosmos (Part end)_2

As his words echoed, the group stepped through the teleportation portal, and before their eyes appeared something utterly different from the antique Kamar-Taj.

All the fire basin pillars have been removed, with only the wooden structure and the curtains hanging on the walls retained. The area is filled with a series of tables hosting countless glowing orbs.

Strange grabbed one and said, "This stores our latest research. If anyone can enhance the technology based on this, he can harness the power within this crystal..."

Shiller observed numerous mages conversing around various crystals. Some were dressed in suits, some in ancient attire. There were gun holders, sword bearers, those with large pets, and even those with tentacles growing from their backs. Upon seeing the group's bewildered expressions, Strange explained, "Don't worry, all those allowed here have passed Earth's Magical Defense Network test. The Demon Gods they contracted with are our members, so no one will cause trouble."

Beyond the hall, there sat a succession of palaces that seem to be transformed into dormitories. The square encircled by three surrounding buildings was bustling. Apart from those dueling in the center, there were munching and spectating Demon God shadows behind them.

Mephisto commented between bites, "Look at my agent, with his beautiful skull head, so rare even in Hell, and his motorcycle... oh, I think the motorcycle is a mistake. I preferred the horse owned by the previous one..."

Motionless, Modu held up his magic wand and said, "Stand back, the third round is about to begin. We bear no responsibility for accidental injuries..."

He repeated, "The energy available to both participants is fixed, so are the Gods backing them. Anyone who breaks the rules will bear the consequences..." Modu continued to brief with an expressionless face.

"Wait! Over there! You've exerted too much power! Yes, you, that Demon God..."

At Modu's command, the Grand Mage swiftly located the physical form of the Demon God using the shadow image and chopped him off. Mephisto gleefully taunted, "That's what you get for breaking the rules. Now you are reduced to seeds. Pass me some more..."

"Is this... okay?" Stark looked at the chaotic scene and asked, "Why do I feel something is off?"

"That's just your imagination," Strange replied, pushing Stark further into the crowd. They passed through palaces and squares, and arrived at a structure with a circular dome. This seemed to be the research center.

In the center of the entire circular dome, a gigantic energy source emanated a soft glow. Many mages were busy bustling around the glowing orb. Strange turned to Stark and explained, "This is the energy we've accumulated so far. Most of it is used to boost the strength of Earth's Defense Network, and a small part for research."

"Observing your ascension process is extremely valuable to Kamar-Taj. Hence, we can reimburse the magic energy consumed. Of course, unless someone is extremely altruistic..."

"Reimburse? How?" Shiller's eyes lit up. Strange rolled his eyes and said, "Don't get any ideas. We only reimburse actual expenditures. There's no room for playing games. Pack up your abacus...".

Shiller snorted in disappointment, subsequently stepping back alongside the other mages. Strange and Stark stood before the orb.

After Strange filled Stark's magic core, he instructed, "Stay alert. Once you feel yourself breaking through the cosmic barrier, focus immediately on what you want to see. After you are done, do not linger. Come back immediately. The whole process needs to be as short as possible - if you stay too long, no one knows what might happen...".

Stark nodded to indicate his understanding. Then, he inserted the core into the chest piece of his iron armor. In an instant, a dazzling magic light column pierced into the sky. The massive shadow of the Iron Demon God flickered once and then vanished into the starry sky.

From the magical vision, more could be seen: Stark's figure gradually became ethereal, and many points of light sparkled within his body before he vanished into the deep cosmos.

From Stark's perspective, he initially reached the boundary of the individual universe. Then, aided by ample energy, his wisdom broke through the individual universe barrier. Upon reaching the realm beyond the universe, he regained that multi-line sight, enabling him to see different events on different timelines simultaneously.

Stark focused his mind and directed his vision towards Peter Parker. He quickly saw multiverses' reflections of Peter Parker passing by. A tinge of melancholy marked most Peters' face, quite different from the sunny Peter from Stark's universe.

Following the story of Peter Parker, he saw the Morlun Family's base independent from the multiverse, bearing the semblance of a Gothic castle. Yet it was enveloped in scarlet with squirming shadows shrouding the structure, appearing evil and terrifying.

Stark concentrated even harder, trying to gaze into the castle's interior. He discovered numerous Morlun Family members, dressed like vampires, gathered in the castle's hall. They were touching their shoulders, heads bowed low, chanting prayers that grew louder by the second.

Just as Stark wanted to listen to what exactly they were praying, all of a sudden, everyone was stunned. The family patriarch leading them appeared extremely bewildered.

But soon, they resumed their prayers. As their prayers amplified, Stark noticed the golden Faith Power emanating from their bodies, gradually morphing into a line, shooting off far towards the cosmos.

In the unseen, Stark heard their thoughts:

"Focus... more focus... more faith… We need to control the newly born totem… It will bring us even greater power...".

"The totem has responded to us... we are close to success... almost successful...".

As the prayer voices intensified, Stark strived to look farther. He saw, at the end of the golden line, a dazzling brilliance lighted up in the far-off cosmos...

A tri-layered halo illuminated the universe. Stark's thoughts raced. Amidst the extensive Milky Way, he heard an airy voice that accompanied the stars:

"The universe rises and falls with life, everything has its end. I sprout from destruction, and I must bring rebirth to all things destined for annihilation. I shall destroy all things that are destined to be destroyed, and then... I will destroy fate."

"My name... is Adelaide Edward Helen Stark."