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Bullets transformed into a barrage of metal, and rockets emitted terrifying trails of flame.
However, under the influence of the golden lightning emanating from Jing Yuan's body, these things were instantly annihilated by the powerful energy, turning into a patch of black ash.
The sky gradually darkened, and thick clouds appeared in the desert, with endless thunder brewing within them, which looked extremely terrifying.
Seeing the lightning on Jing Yuan's body growing brighter and brighter, the commander of the Ten Commandments Gang clearly sensed that something was wrong.
At that moment, he chose to trust his instincts and turned to run.
But the next second, he couldn't run anymore, because in that instant, he felt his whole body was filled with energy.
Of course, this energy was not something he could utilize; it was a destructive energy. Golden lightning descended upon the area, taking the lives of these Ten Commandments henchmen and detonating countless munitions. A spectacular explosion made the area resemble a small earthquake.
"What...what is this thing?"
Leaning against the stone wall, Tony Stark barely managed to keep himself from being knocked over by the violent tremors.
Just now, because he was worried about Jing Yuan's situation, he hesitated for a moment before rushing out with his weapon.
However, as soon as he came out, he saw Jing Yuan swing his weapon down from high in the sky.
The sky was filled with golden lightning, which destroyed everything. Powerful modern weapons were simply no match for this terrifying force.
Of course, Jing Yuan did not use the Divine Lord. In his eyes, these henchmen of the Ten Commandments were nothing more than primitive people from some native planet. If it would take the Divine Lord to deal with them, then the Divine Lord would be too demeaning.
Therefore, he merely invoked his own power and incidentally resonated with the natural power of lightning to unleash a thunderous attack.
“Mr. Tony, it seems you’ve come at just the right time. I’ve just finished dealing with these guys.”
Jing Yuan slowly landed on the ground and smiled as he spoke to Tony Stark.
"Are you... really from Earth?"
Tony Stark asked this question instinctively, because in his mind, this was simply not a power that an earthling should possess.
But after asking the question, he realized he had asked a stupid one, because planets in the universe have different environments, and it is basically impossible for a race exactly like humans to appear.
But if it's an Earthling, where does this power come from?
"That's a good question. I'm not from Earth, but from the Celestial Journey."
Jing Yuan didn't hide anything, after all, his clothes and power were completely out of place with the style of this world.
"what?"
Tony Stark's mouth dropped open.
"Are you really an alien? Was that ability you just had a superpower? Or some kind of high-tech weapon?"
He couldn't contain his curiosity any longer and bombarded the other with a string of questions.
Jing Yuan nodded casually. "In a way, you can call this ability a superpower. As for high technology, the weapon in my hand is a monomolecular blade, weighing 6000 jin, which can easily tear enemies apart."
"6000 pounds?"
Tony Stark looked Jing Yuan up and down, his mind filled with questions. Even if he was all muscle, he couldn't possibly lift such a heavy weapon. That's just not scientific.
"So what exactly is your purpose in coming to Earth?"
After keeping the idea of research to himself, Tony Stark asked curiously.
"It's simple. Find someone, Mr. Tony. In exchange, I helped you a little, and you need to help me find one of our companions."
"Of course that's no problem."
Tony Stark agreed without hesitation. It was just a matter of finding someone; with tens of millions of dollars at stake, who couldn't be found?
Moreover, he was genuinely curious about what kind of civilization this so-called immortal ship belonged to, as it seemed to have a distinctly Chinese feel to it.
He used to focus on Earth, but now he feels that perhaps he can look to the universe.
"very good."
Jing Yuan nodded in satisfaction. If Fu Xuan were here, he might not need to pay attention to this guy named Tony, but since Fu Xuan wasn't here, there was nothing he could do. The money and power of a merchant were still very strong, and as a general, he knew this very well.
"Then let's go, I'll take you flying out of the desert."
While Jing Yuan was leading Tony Stark and the others out of the desert, Bai Zhi was witnessing something interesting with the Ancient One.
A circle sparking with electricity appeared, but what appeared in front of it was not the scenery of Earth, but a bizarre and surreal landscape.
"Do you... have any thoughts on this?"
Looking at the bizarre and wonderful scenery, Bai Zhi stared blankly at Gu Yi, wondering what this big shot was up to now.
"Hehe." Gu Yi looked at Bai Zhi and showed a kind smile. "You'll know once you come with me."
Having said that, he didn't give Bai Zhi a chance to resist and grabbed her as he stepped into the teleportation portal.
"Uh..." After stepping into this bizarre world, Bai Zhi frowned slightly. After arriving here, she suddenly had a strange feeling. Although the surrounding environment was very strange, she actually felt a strange sense of familiarity.
This made her feel very uneasy. This place was clearly very different from the world she was used to. According to normal psychology, she should feel unfamiliar and scared.
But she didn't feel that way now; instead, she felt as comfortable as a dragon entering the sea.
"Can you feel it?" Gu Yi turned around and looked at Bai Zhi with a smile.
"I can feel it, it feels very familiar here," Bai Zhi answered honestly, without any intention of lying. In front of someone as shrewd and experienced as Gu Yi, it was best not to do so.
She certainly didn't want to be banished to some strange place.
"Yes, that's right. It seems your talent is indeed real. Guess where this is?"
Hearing Bai Zhi say that, Gu Yi's smile widened.
"Uh... I don't know."
Bai Zhi shook her head. Although she had a vague guess, she didn't dare to say it out loud because it was somewhat shocking.
But seemingly seeing through Bai Zhi's hesitation, Gu Yi directly pointed out her thoughts, "That's right, this is Dormammu's Dark Realm. I didn't expect your talent to be so extraordinary, that you could directly seize Dormammu's authority over the Dark Dimension and absorb his power."
58 Gu Yi: I have a favor to ask of you.
"So, what are your thoughts?"
Floating in this strange world, Bai Zhi asked Gu Yi curiously.
Gu Yi was about to speak, but her expression changed slightly. She immediately waved her hand, and a portal opened in front of the two of them. Then she quickly led Bai Zhi inside.
"Phew..." Bai Zhi couldn't help but let out a soft breath upon seeing the antique-style building.
However, as she stepped into the portal, she seemed to hear a roar, and the owner of that roar seemed to be extremely angry.
"Hmm, how was your experience there just now?"
Gu Yi made a gesture of grasping, and the teapot beside her immediately poured a cup of tea into the teacup, which was then presented to Bai Zhi.
After taking the tea offered by Gu Yi, Bai Zhi took a small sip before replying, "It was a wonderful experience. It felt like coming home. However, I didn't like the scenery there. It was like hell, with all sorts of strange colors piled up together, bizarre and grotesque, with no normal scenery at all."
If it weren't for the somewhat comfortable feeling that diluted the impact of this bizarre scenery, Bai Zhi was certain that she would have been left with some psychological trauma.
Moreover, even if she felt comfortable there, she wouldn't want to stay there for long. After all, her mental structure was mainly based on the human worldview, and such a hellish place would wear down her will and drive her sanity to zero, turning her into a madwoman.
Thinking about this, Bai Zhi understood why the original Holy Lord had his intelligence eroded in Hell. Staying in such a place, even the smartest person could go insane.
"It seems your talent is truly outstanding. Ordinary beings in the Dark Dimension would find it difficult to maintain their individuality and would be quickly corrupted by the power within and Dormammu's will, becoming part of the Dark Dimension. But you are different. I can see that the power of the Dark Dimension is drawn to you. They have not assimilated you, but rather have been assimilated by you and are now under your control."
Gu Yi poured herself a cup of tea and said this after taking a sip.
"so?"
Bai Zhi couldn't stand this guy anymore. He was talking for so long, like he was speaking in riddles. Couldn't he just finish it all at once?
"Hehe." Gu Yi smiled slightly, not annoyed by Bai Zhi's somewhat impatient behavior, and asked, "Do you know where the mages of this world get their power?"
Bai Zhi:?
How would she know? She's just an ordinary person who's watched Marvel movies. Of course, she's also dabbled in some special comic book worlds, like the zombie universe.
However, she was not very clear about many of the specific settings in the Marvel universe.
After all, watching movies is for entertainment; who has the time to study all those details every day?
However, she did know that the Ancient One had stolen the power of the Dark Dimension, which was then discovered by her disciple, leading to a series of events and her eventual death.
However, Bai Zhi was actually quite suspicious. Gu Yi had the Time Stone, so how could she not see her own ending?
Moreover, given that the other party is at this level, she really doesn't believe that physical death can really have any effect.
After all, most mages are extremely powerful in the spiritual realm; their spirit is their core, not their physical body.
The Ancient One slowly narrated: "Most sorcerers borrow their power. The power of white magic comes from the Vishanti, while... the power of black magic comes from the demons of other dimensions, and one of them is Dormammu."
The Ancient One stretched out her hands, one side emitting a faint white light, appearing righteous and peaceful, while the other side was slightly sinister, carrying a strong corrosive quality.
"This is the difference between black and white magic. The power of Vishanti is not corrosive, so it will not change the spirit of mages. Although there is still some cost, it is not particularly high. However, the power from the dark dimension is the other extreme. It contains the will of Dormammu and will erode those beings with weak wills."
“I can easily suppress the power of the dark dimension, but it’s not the same for others. Using black magic is like walking a tightrope; if you’re not careful, you’ll fall into an abyss.”
"But compared to the white magic of Vishanti, the power of the dark dimension is more powerful, easier to obtain, and has a wider range of applications."
After Gu Yi finished speaking, Bai Zhi roughly understood what he meant.
In summary, the source of power for Vishanti's white magic is relatively pure, with fewer requirements. As long as the standard is met and the price is paid, the power can be borrowed and used. However, there are many restrictions, and for ordinary mages, the upper limit is not high.
But Dormammu's dark dimension power is different; you can borrow it at will, and there are many ways to use it.
However, just like borrowing money at high interest rates, this power that can be borrowed at will is not Dormammu's kindness, but because Dormammu is eyeing the mage himself.
The more the power of the Dark Dimension is used, the more it is corrupted, until the mage finally becomes Dormammu's puppet, then merges into the Dark Dimension, becoming nourishment for Dormammu to become stronger.
The Ancient One was simply too powerful, so even though she had borrowed money at exorbitant interest rates, she wasn't afraid of Dormammu coming to collect the debt.
The roar heard through the portal was probably Dormammu's reaction to the Ancient One daring to cause trouble in his territory.
"So... what do you mean?"
Gu Yi smiled slightly as she looked at Bai Zhi.
“You are very talented, an outsider, and in my opinion, you are not evil at heart. So, may I ask you for a favor?”
"You're joking, there's no need to be so polite."
Bai Zhi didn't dare to say anything in opposition. The other party's strength far surpassed hers, and she didn't have Jing Yuan protecting her. To say anything defiant at this time would not be self-respecting, but foolish!
"It's nothing. Your talent is so strong that it can erode Dormammu's control over the dark realm, and the power you've eroded..."
The Ancient One stretched out his hand, and a ball of dark power shone with a faint glow on it. "There is no strong will erosion in these powers."
"The dark dimension power you controlled has been transformed into a purified power, similar to white magic... Of course, this is also because you didn't inject your own thoughts into it, but based on this, we can have a proper talk."
"Could it be... that you want me...?"
Bai Zhi hesitated, but she wasn't stupid. Gu Yi had already explained her ideas very clearly, and any normal person could understand what she was thinking.
59. Corroding the Dark Dimension
"Hehe, you're very clever. I believe you already understand what I'm trying to say."
The smile on Gu Yi's face still had that calm and serene quality.
“That’s right, I want you to conquer and corrupt Dormammu’s dark dimension, and then use you as a source of power for the mages.”
"what?"
Although she already had a plan in mind, Bai Zhi still couldn't help but ask this question after actually hearing Gu Yi's thoughts.
Looking at Bai Zhi's wide-open mouth, Gu Yi smiled quietly.
After a long pause, Bai Zhi whispered, "Have you considered that Dormammu, as the ruler of the Dark Dimension, would definitely find out if I tried to invade his domain? I would definitely die!"
Although Bai Zhi was genuinely interested in the idea of corrupting Dormammu's dark dimension, she wasn't stupid. Even if she had the Dog Talisman and couldn't die, it didn't mean that others couldn't harm her.
Bai Zhi had no desire to experience physical or mental torture, nor did she want to know just how cruel Dormammu, the dark overlord, truly was.
Moreover, even if she were to be corrupted, she most likely wouldn't be able to take that power with her, because it's dimensional power, not her own.
To give an analogy, it's like the Dark Dimension is a territory that Bai Zhi conquered, making her the queen. The power of that land can be used by her; she can summon soldiers and produce weapons to wage war against other countries.