[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant] Chapter 323/324 (Patreon)

Under normal circumstances, Dormammu would have begun his invasion shortly after the temple's downfall. But now, there was no sign of him.

After some thought, Syd arrived at a possible reason.

"Could it be because the Ancient One is still alive?"

This seemed the only plausible explanation for Dormammu's delay.

After all, with the Ancient One's immense power, it was natural for Dormammu to proceed cautiously.

Perhaps he was preparing some devious plan, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Meanwhile, at the Hong Kong Sanctum, the Ancient One gazed over the city, deep in thought.

"The future has changed…"

For years, she had spent countless hours peering into the future, including her own.

Each time she reached this moment in the timeline, her future became a blank slate.

She had accepted this long ago, understanding that her demise was likely destined, unavoidable.

She had no intention of changing it.

Avoiding her death might bring about even greater calamities.

Over the years, she had thwarted countless catastrophes, but misfortune always found its way back.

Death, she believed, gave life meaning. It reminded everyone of time's brevity, urging them to cherish their fleeting days.

She had prepared herself for this step, even planning to entrust everything to Stephen Strange when the time came.

Yet now, she stood alive, watching events unfold in ways entirely unrecognizable from the futures she had foreseen.

Her expression turned complex.

Long ago, she had sensed an unknown force altering the future, causing unprecedented changes. However, she had never anticipated a shift so profound that even her death had been averted.

"I can't tell if this is a blessing or a curse," she muttered.

A future derailed from its destined course likely heralded even greater disasters.

As the hours passed, night gave way to morning.

The sky was heavy with storm clouds, a foreboding stillness in the air.

Just as people began adjusting to Messiah's presence, with some even returning home under the assumption that nothing would happen, the extraordinary occurred.

Above Hong Kong, countless black dots appeared in the sky.

"What is that?"

"Sentinel robots?"

The remaining citizens stared in shock at the densely packed Sentinels hovering above.

Early risers tuning into Messiah's livestream were equally stunned.

As they called for others to join, more and more people turned their attention to the unfolding scene.

Irina, Stark Tower, S.H.I.E.L.D., Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters…

"What are these Sentinels planning?"

"Are they about to…"

Before the speculation could end, the 300 Sentinels in the sky moved in unison, flying toward a single location.

Everyone knew where that was—Messiah's position in the heart of Hong Kong.

Spear Bureau, Hong Kong Division

"Haha! Brother Zhang, let's see what Messiah does now!"

The tall, thin Li Shui, who appeared to be in his thirties, wore a smug expression of schadenfreude.

Ever since encountering Messiah the previous night, he had been irritated.

Despite Zhang Zhen stopping him from confronting Messiah, his dissatisfaction lingered, ruining his sleep.

Now, seeing hundreds of Sentinels heading toward Messiah, he couldn't contain his glee.

"He might be an Omega-level mutant, but he's no White Knight. His power isn't that absurd…" Li Shui sneered.

In the past, Messiah had struggled against dozens, sometimes hundreds, of Sentinels. How could he possibly handle this many now?

And who knew how many more were on their way?

His companions, all of whom possessed extraordinary powers, shared similar expressions of smug delight.

"Enough chatter. Let's head over and see for ourselves," Zhang Zhen ordered, leading his team toward Messiah's location.

Across the world, countless viewers compared Messiah to the White Knight, fully aware of the disparity in strength even among Omega-level mutants.

In the heart of Hong Kong, under Magneto's watchful gaze, the 300 Sentinels surrounded Messiah.

"Messiah, a pleasure to meet you. You should know who I am."

A mechanical voice emanated from the leading Sentinel.

Ultron's greedy tone continued.

"There are 300 Sentinels here. Messiah, stop resisting. Surrender, and I promise to spare your life. I have no intention of damaging such a valuable body."

Syd frowned, his gaze locking onto the machine.

As the world held its breath, expecting a fight to break out, the unexpected happened.

From the heart of Hong Kong, a massive surge of black and purple energy erupted, spreading rapidly.

Through the dark energy, a strange dimension became visible—a black and purple space resembling a swamp that swallowed dozens of skyscrapers in an instant.

The energy continued to expand, consuming everything in its path at an alarming rate.

Sensing the danger, Mordo and Stephen Strange stepped through a portal, their faces grim.

"It's the Dark Dimension," Mordo said gravely. "We can't let it spread, or everything will be consumed!"

"What is this?"

Ultron, on the verge of attacking Messiah, was stunned.

What was happening in that region? Was something consuming it?

Even Ultron, with his advanced systems, felt a twinge of fear.

Across the world, viewers watching the livestream stared in horror at the terrifying phenomenon.

Zhang Zhen and his Spear Bureau team stopped dead in their tracks, their faces pale.

"What… is that?"

Amid the collective shock, a colossal and mysterious figure emerged from the black and purple dimension.

The being was massive, its body shrouded in darkness. Two eyes glowed with a piercing purple-white light.

Its gaze fell upon Earth, filled with greed and disdain.

To this being, humanity seemed no more than insignificant insects to be trampled.

(End of Chapter)

"Who are you?"

"What kind of monster are you?!"

Ultron's voice echoed from within a Sentinel robot, his tone filled with shock.

Staring at the massive black figure standing in the otherworldly dimension, Ultron's circuits buzzed with disbelief.

But no answer came.

"Insects!"

Perhaps the being found his words offensive, or perhaps the swarming Sentinel robots annoyed it. In the next moment, a flash of purple light erupted.

A massive purple energy beam shot forward at an unimaginable speed, reaching the Sentinel housing Ultron in an instant.

Confident in his silver metal form, Ultron prepared to sneer—but in a flash, the beam obliterated the robot.

Boom!

The Sentinel disintegrated completely under the relentless power of the purple energy beam, leaving no trace.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The beam swept across the area, annihilating Sentinel after Sentinel, slicing buildings in half, and obliterating vast swathes of the city. Countless lives were lost in an instant.

Transferring his consciousness to another Sentinel, Ultron was utterly shaken.

The Sentinels caught within the beam's range were destroyed without resistance. Thirty-four robots were gone in the blink of an eye.

Ultron realized that if not for the distance between the remaining Sentinels, the loss would have been even greater.

The people of Hong Kong and viewers worldwide were equally horrified by the destructive power of the purple beam unleashed by the massive being.

In the midst of this chaos, one detail stood out.

Messiah, standing within the range of the beam, raised his right hand, creating an invisible shield that deflected the attack.

True to his status as an Omega-level mutant, Messiah's resilience impressed the onlookers. Though he might not rival the White Knight, he was not to be underestimated.

While this thought crossed their minds, Dormammu, observing from the Dark Dimension, also noticed Messiah and was momentarily intrigued.

But before he could speak, an even more shocking scene unfolded.

The destroyed cityscape, the obliterated Sentinels, the dead humans, and the shattered buildings—all began to recover.

Time started to reverse.

Viewers watching through satellites and other means were stunned by this sight.

"Is this…"

"Time reversal?"

"My God…"

They couldn't believe their eyes, witnessing something that defied all logic and science.

Even scientists like Tony felt their understanding of the universe shatter.

"Look at Messiah!"

As the world reeled from the reversal, some sharp-eyed viewers noticed something remarkable.

While the entire area was rewinding through time, Messiah remained unaffected.

From the moment time began reversing, Syd sensed the anomaly.

His divine nature and abilities alerted him immediately, and he resisted without hesitation.

With a slight exertion, he broke free from the time manipulation.

Syd was momentarily surprised at how easily he had escaped.

But then he recalled the limitations of large-scale time reversal using the Eye of Agamotto. If Kaecilius could break free in the original timeline, it was no surprise that he could as well.

Looking around at the still-reversing environment, Syd muttered, "The Time Stone… is this the Ancient One's doing?"

As the destruction around him rewound back to its original state, Ultron's voice echoed again.

"Who are you?"

"What kind of monster are you?!"

He was visibly shaken, but his attention was quickly drawn to something else.

Through his network, he observed the reversal of time, frame by frame.

"What kind of power is this?"

In the Dark Dimension, Dormammu, unaffected by the time reversal, turned his gaze in a specific direction and bellowed, "Ancient One!"

A figure clad in yellow robes stepped forward, the Eye of Agamotto glowing green on their chest, their right hand emanating a similar green light.

Clearly, it was the Ancient One who had cast the time spell.

The Ancient One hovered in mid-air, preparing to confront Dormammu directly.

"Dormammu, this time, I will prevail," she declared.

Dormammu showed no fear, his eyes burning with fury from countless thwarted attempts.

Ultron, just recovering from the shock of time reversal, stared in disbelief.

"Who is this now?"

Another inexplicable powerhouse had appeared.

Why did Earth have so many strange and powerful beings?!

Compared to these two, even Messiah seemed less significant…

As this thought crossed Ultron's mind, many others watching the scene felt the same.

But just when they thought things couldn't escalate further, the massive black figure in the Dark Dimension revealed a malicious smile.

"According to our agreement, the Ancient One is mine to deal with. You handle this Earthling insect and join me later."

As those words echoed, the Ancient One, mid-flight, turned to look behind her.

Around the world, countless viewers turned their attention to the skies above Hong Kong.

Syd, too, looked up.

In an instant, the bright daylight over Hong Kong was consumed by darkness, as if night had suddenly fallen.

The clouds above were devoured, and an entirely new dimension began to overlay reality.

A massive black void appeared in the sky, a desolate space filled with nothing but darkness.

Whispers began to echo, faint but omnipresent.

"...hee hee…"

It felt as though countless voices were murmuring directly into the ears of everyone present, saying something indecipherable.

All of Hong Kong heard it.

In an instant, expressions of pain spread across the faces of the city's residents, only to be replaced by fervent fanaticism.

"I hear the call of the god!"

"The god has descended! Hahaha!"

Frenzied cries erupted from all directions.

(End of Chapter)

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