Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Theo's aura surged violently, expanding without restraint. It clashed against Zhou Tianyu's equally terrifying presence, neither side giving way. The ground across the United States trembled as earthquakes rippled outward, spreading across oceans and continents alike.
The entire planet felt it.
Theo hovered in the air, his hands wrapped in a white pressure shield. The surrounding atmosphere twisted and warped under the force of his power.
There was no doubt.
Both Theo and Zhou Tianyu possessed enough strength to destroy the Earth.
In the distance, Nick Fury, Maria Hill, and Phil Coulson looked up in shock, their expressions stiff with disbelief.
Across the globe, nations and powerful organizations reacted instantly. Satellites locked onto the battlefield. To them, Theo and Zhou Tianyu appeared like two miniature suns, radiating catastrophic energy.
Inside Stark Industries, Tony Stark was jolted awake as his entire building shook.
"Jarvis, what's going on?"
"Two rapidly escalating energy signatures have been detected. If they collide, the resulting impact could lead to planetary destruction."
Tony cursed under his breath and rushed into his lab. A holographic projection displayed two blazing masses of energy, growing more unstable by the second.
"Damn it..."
Around the world, panic spread.
At Kamar-Taj, Ancient One vanished instantly, her presence disappearing from the sanctum as she moved to intervene.
Governnts scrambled. Leaders spoke in urgent tones. Every calculation led to the sa terrifying conclusion.
If those two fought seriously, Earth would not survive.
Back at the battlefield, tension reached its peak.
Theo and Zhou Tianyu stood on the edge of battle.
Lucien remained hidden.
Watching.
Waiting.
His cold gaze flickered between the two. He had no intention of interfering early. If they injured each other, he would take everything.
As for the Earth?
He did not care.
Then, sparks ignited in the air.
A circular portal tore open, and the Ancient One stepped through, her expression grave as she faced both n.
"Sirs, if you intend to fight, leave this planet."
Golden magic flowed through her hands. Space itself bent under her control. If either of them acted, she was prepared to forcibly send them away, no matter the destination.
Theo and Zhou Tianyu both turned toward her.
Their expressions sharpened.
They could feel it.
She was dangerous.
"Ancient One, you know why we're here," Theo said calmly. His body radiated layers of telekinetic force, gravity, magnetism, and repulsion intertwining into chaotic distortions that warped the air.
Zhou Tianyu stood equally prepared, sword Ki forming a solid barrier around him.
Both of them were on guard.
Neither intended to be banished without resistance.
"You cannot stop ," Zhou Tianyu said coldly, his voice empty of emotion.
The words were directed at the Ancient One.
"I cannot stop you," she replied calmly, "but at the cost of my life, I can cripple one of you."
Her gaze hardened.
"Now choose."
She ant every word.
She knew these two were not reckless fools. Others were watching, waiting for an opportunity. If either of them were severely injured, they would beco prey.
Theo and Zhou Tianyu both understood that instantly.
But the Mind Stone, Space Stone, and even the Ti Stone were all within reach.
Walking away was not an option.
More importantly, they had already revealed themselves.
The two n exchanged a glance.
A silent agreent passed between them.
"Ancient One, since you can see the future, then you should already know our answer," Theo said, his smile turning cold.
The Ancient One's heart sank.
They had decided.
To cooperate.
Temporarily.
They would take everything first, then settle their differences afterward.
It was the most efficient choice.
And the most dangerous.
"I know you're here," the Ancient One suddenly said, her voice echoing across the battlefield. "Are you just going to keep watching? I need your help."
Theo and Zhou Tianyu frowned slightly, their senses expanding as they scanned the surroundings.
Loki, Barton, and the others looked around in confusion.
There was soone else?
Silence stretched for several seconds.
Nothing.
"If you refuse to co out, I will hand over the Ti Stone. I believe they will leave once they obtain it."
Her voice was steady, but her intent was clear.
She was forcing him out.
Hidden in the darkness, Lucien clicked his tongue in irritation.
She had cornered him.
"Troubleso woman..."
A ripple spread through the air.
Lucien stepped out.
Maintaining his current appearance, a tall European looking man standing at 1.93 ters, his expression dark and irritated.
The mont he appeared, the atmosphere changed.
All eyes locked onto him.
"What you're doing is unfair," Lucien said, his tone playful as he looked directly at the Ancient One.
"I have no other choice," she replied.
Lucien exhaled slowly, suppressing the urge to lash out. He was annoyed, but not reckless.
For now, cooperation was the only option.
"How should I address you two?" Lucien asked, a faint smile appearing as he spread his hands casually.
"Sword God," Zhou Tianyu replied without hesitation.
Theo lifted his hand, the white pressure shield humming. "Call Whitebeard."
Lucien narrowed his eyes slightly.
Both liars.
But it didn't matter.
"Savior," Lucien said with a faint grin, "nice to et you."
No one revealed their real identity.
They didn't need to.
"Now then," Lucien continued, his tone turning sharper, "how do we settle this?"
"Life and death are decided by fate," Theo said.
"Each relies on their own strength," Zhou Tianyu added.
Their auras surged once more.
This was no longer just about the Infinity Stones.
They intended to kill each other.
Lucien clenched his fist.
Golden white flas ignited around his hand, lightning crackling violently. The sky darkened instantly as black clouds gathered, thunder roaring above.
Three massive distortions ford in the sky, like holes pressing down on the world.
Below, Fury and the others collapsed to the ground under the pressure.
It felt like a mountain crushing them.
Blood spilled from their mouths as their bodies gave in.
The Ancient One moved instantly.
With a wave of her hand, space folded.
In a blink, Lucien and the other three vanished.
Silence fell.
"Cough... cough..."
Fury, Hill, and Coulson struggled on the ground, blood foaming at their lips.
"Who... are they?" Fury muttered, staring at the violent sky.
He felt powerless.
Even the Avengers would be aningless against monsters like that.
Monts later, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents rushed in.
Nearby, Loki lay on a stretcher, barely alive. Blood soaked his body, his breathing shallow.
Yet he refused to die.
With imdiate treatnt, he might survive.
His eyes remained fixed on the sky, empty and shaken.
A streak of fire shot across the horizon.
A red and gold figure crashed down.
Tony Stark.
He stepped out of the armor, scanning the battlefield. His usual arrogance was gone, replaced by rare seriousness.
"You're late," Fury said from inside a vehicle, his body wrapped in bandages.
Tony glanced around, his expression grim.
"Yeah," he muttered. "And things look a lot worse than I expected."
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