章節 587: Noor Energy
First, Earth is the center of most events in this world, and if he were banned, it would be very challenging for him to gain any benefits. Second, the position has benefits, such as the Time Stone and the Supreme Sorcerer Title.
Yet, the most compelling reason for Edward's inclination towards acceptance was the urgent need for a legal identity in this universe. His past experiences in Fate and the tumultuous entry into this world had made it clear to him that this realm, with its fusion with the comic world, held a much higher power ceiling than his home.
As such, his entry into this universe will not go unnoticed. In the comics, the Supreme Sorcerer was a position acknowledged by Eternity— an abstract entity that embodies the Marvel Universe and the personification of time.
'If I become the Sorcerer Supreme and am restricted by an oath, then these top entities might be more lenient on my actions if they take notice of me," analyzed Edward.
'Those are the pros, but there is also a con—I would be stuck in this world and cannot run away until I exhaust all my abilities.'
He frowned before realizing the choice was obvious; he came to this world to train for the upcoming war, and in that war, he would not be able to run no matter what.
'Since I need to push myself, why hesitate?'
Edward immediately decided to accept the position, but he would wait three days to give her his answer. So, he began checking his body.
'My body, soul, and mana are fine, but my mind is still a little bit chaotic,' thought Edward. His body did not have to adapt to this world, or it was possible he already adapted after decades in a coma state.
He raised his hand to summon a weird power but failed. 'I cannot control any rules. It seems the Willpower level of this world is the highest — 10." Edward frowned as his Willpower was only 9, short by 1 point.
He raised his hand to open a tear in the void and took out a potion he drank. 'I can access my personal dimension, but most of my things were in the floating city.' He frowned even deeper, 'If I cannot accept the mana from the city, I will have to use plan B.'
The next thing Edward checked was whether he could sense Netheril or Albion, but the answer was negative. 'I'll have to wait for Morgana to wake up,' he said.
He then raised his hand to cast a small flame. In the next hour, the flame kept extinguishing before reappearing.
'This world can adapt perfectly to all the magic systems I know; this is an anomaly,' thought Edward. All the magic systems he used blended perfectly, and he sensed no rejection or even incongruity; it was as if the MCU already contained these power systems.
'There are two ways that could explain the situation. The MCU was already introduced to these systems and adapted them. But if that's the case, where?' Edward thought of one possibility—Lord Gods are active in this world, just like the Naruto Universe. If the Universe Will of the MCU learned these power systems from the Reincarnators, it could explain this anomaly.
'Another explanation is that the Marvel Universe is adapting to these magic systems to strengthen the entire universe and prepare for the war. The fusion with the comics and this adaptation might be part of this strengthening process.'
Edward felt both those theories might be correct and there might be a correlation between them. The Universe Will already knew the existence of these reincarnators and the magic systems, and when the fusion started to prepare for the war, it chose this method as another form of strengthening.
'Everyone is preparing; I must hurry.'
Edward meditated to facilitate the potion's fast absorption. The next morning, he woke up and went to see Aisha.
"I can send you home anytime, but before you leave, can I see your Noor?"
"Oh, alright." Aisha created a fist made of hard light, and Edward's eyes turned purple as he analyzed it.
"A potent cosmic power with primary photonic properties; it seems to contain reality-warping capabilities but is severely restricted in this dimension." He raised his hand to take a sample, and from it, he calculated the coordinates of the Noor Dimension, which is Aisha's home.
Edward frowned for a few seconds as he cast a few spells. "Alright, I found you a way home. Do you wish to go now?"
"Right now?"
"If you want, you can delay."
"No, I'm ready," replied Aisha.
"Are you sure? You could see your family before leaving? Or even take them with you."
"No, I don't want to disrupt their lives. Plus, I might face some trouble after returning." She was banished from the Noor Dimension, and she will face some trouble after returning.
"If you say so," nodded Edward before taking a syringe.
"What's this?"
"This is my reward for taking care of me," replied Edward. "This thing contains nanites that will heal you in an emergency and serve as a supercomputer. It can help you better understand or control your Noor or aid you in anything you wish to accomplish after returning."
"Your dimension is so technically advanced?"
"It is," nodded Edward. "Do you want me to inject or do it yourself?"
"You can do it."
"Are you sure?"
"I spent so many years guarding and protecting you; I feel like I know you," said Aisha calmly.
"I don't know whether that's very kind or stupid of you," said Edward as he injected her. Aisha saw a screen that only she could see. For the next five minutes, she followed a tutorial with instructions on how to use the nanocomputer.
Once she finished, Edward opened a portal, and all the members of the Clandestine appeared in the room unconscious. "It might be better to return with them lest they seek revenge on your family."
"That's a good idea," nodded Aisha before hesitantly saying, "Can you keep an eye on them for me?"
"No problem. If you want, I can ensure they live a life of wealth and without worry."
"No, just ensure their safety."
"Alright."
Edward waved his hand to open another portal, but Aisha frowned, "Why can't I sense any Noor Energy?"
"Your dimension will align with Earth on a specific date, and now is not the time. So, we must pass a few other dimensions to reach your destination."
"I see." Aisha exhaled before creating a large hand to carry the other Clandestine members. She then stepped into the portal without hesitation. Edward followed her, and they traveled through a few portals before finding themselves in one full of Noor Energy. Aisha could immediately sense her home.
"Thank you," she said, looking him in the eyes.
"I should be the one thanking you," said Edward with a smile. "Plus, I feel this won't be the last time we meet."
"You can think so?"
"My intuition is usually correct."
"Well, I'll look forward to it," said Aisha before entering and disappearing. Edward gathered enough Noor Energy from the portal to study before returning to Earth.
Two days later, the Ancient One came to see him.
"Thank you for allowing me to send her home," said Edward. Earth is protected from dimensional travel, so he could not bring her home without her consent.
"No problem," nodded the Ancient One. "Have you thought about my offer?"
"Yes, and I accept."
"Excellent. Follow me to Kamar Taj for the oath."
"No problem. But I should tell you I will need a month's break before I start my duty."
"Oh, is there a reason?"
"I need to save someone, and it's about time I became stronger." He's been stuck in Tier 8 for too long, and it's about time for a change.
"That's good news to hear," said the Ancient One. The stronger he was, the higher the chances of their world surviving. The Ancient One opened a portal leading to a secret room in Kamar Taj for the oath. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible to relax.
章節 588: Breaking the Soul Limit
"This is the oath stone, linked directly to the Cosmos," said the Ancient One. "You only need to hold it and make the oath."
Edward held the stone and looked at it. "The Universe Will? No, it is an entity that represents the cosmos. So, Eternity is the one binding the contract."
"You seem to know a lot."
"I'm curious, and I've lived a long life—well, compared to humans," Edward explained casually. After knowing how this thing worked, he had no issue swearing. Once he finished, a chain came out of the stone and entered his head.
Edward swiftly checked, and as expected, the chain appeared around his Soul Flame, meaning it was truly the most binding contract form.
"What now?" asked Edward as he returned the stone.
"You will study under Wong, and once you've shown your talent, you can learn everything from me."
Edward frowned, "Give me access to all your books, and I can master everything in less than two weeks."
"I have no doubt about that," said the Ancient One. "However, you must participate in this performance."
"You want me to build prestige amongst the other Sorcerers?"
"Although I have the right to directly elect my successors, it would be easier if they could see how capable you were and accept my decision."
"What about Kaecilius?" asked Edward.
"What about him?"
"How do you want me to deal with him?"
"Do as you please. Since I've chosen you as my successor, I won't intervene."
"The Time Stone?" continued Edward.
"In six months, you should have everybody accept your status as the next Sorcerer Supreme. Afterward, I will hand it to you."
"Hmmm," muttered Edward. "The situation is better than I anticipated."
"What did you expect?"
"Despite the oath, I expect more distrust and political struggle," replied Edward honestly.
"When you get your hands on the stone and see the future I saw, you'll understand why I give you free reign."
"Now, I want to know what you saw," said Edward, who immediately cast a spell to see the future.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you."
"Why?"
"You should not be messing with any time magic not affiliated with the Time Stone before the year 2008," said the Ancient One.
'2008? That's when Iron Man started,' thought Edward. "Is it because of the TVA? I thought they had already opened the multiverse since no one came to prune me."
Edward knew about the TVA and ensured his landing would be after the event of Loki 1 when the TVA underwent a shuffling, opening the Multiverse. Otherwise, his presence would have opened another timeline, and these people would have come to prune him to ensure the sanctity of the sacred timeline.
"Yes and no," explained the Ancient One. "2008 is a cutting point for the world; it's when everything goes into motion, and the Earth enters a new era. Your time magic might disrupt this event, leading to many problems."
"Was that one of the timelines you saw?"
"Yes," nodded the Ancient One.
"Very well." Edward controlled his curiosity. He had a month's break before starting his Sorcerer duty and training. "By the way, do you know the coordinates of the planet Vormir?" He tried divination to no success, so this planet was either naturally protected because of the stone or his divination skill was not up to par to find the coordinates.
"You want the Soul Stone?"
"Yes."
"Sorry, but I don't," said the Ancient One.
"Alright. I'll figure it out," replied Edward before leaving. He could have teleported to another timeline and taken it from Thanos' dead hands, but he figured it might be a better idea to use the one in his universe.
Edward's next destination was to find Gamora and get the location from her mind. She was not protected, so it was easy to find her location while on a mission for Thanos on a planet called Grir. Watching her assassinate a man, he took the information from her mind before silently disappearing.
He opened a portal to the planet Knowhere, full of outlaws and criminals. He needed to find a cruel man full of sins who also cared deeply about someone, either their wife or daughter. That person also needed to be terrible and full of sins.
It took a moment, but he found who he was searching for — a pair of criminal lovers called Lom and Vie; they are one of the biggest child traffickers on the side of this galaxy, and although they've committed many atrocities, they are also famous for their endearing live, willing to do anything for each other.
Edward gave Lom a prophesied dream that he was destined to rule the universe as he was willing to sacrifice everything after reaching a place called Vormir. After this hypnosis, Lom woke up the next day and looked at his wife with complicated emotions. Then, on the same day, he hopped on his ship with her, heading directly to Vormir.
By the time they reached their destination, the drug he placed on her beverage had functioned, and she passed out. Lom carried her onto the planet, and after the Guardian (Red Face) explained the situation, he kissed her one last time on her forehead before throwing her down the cliff.
He did hold the stone in his hand, feeling the power coursing through his veins. With tears in his eyes, Lom walked inside his ship, preparing for his glorious future. However, his body immediately disintegrated. If not for Edward's power, how could he hold an infinite gem with such a weak and mortal body?
As Edward held the stone, powerful energy rushed into his body. He controlled it to enter his Soul Dimension, heading directly to Morgana. He watched as her pale body rapidly recovered until it returned to normal.
'That's enough for now,' he thought; she should be back to wake up in a few months and return to normal. He teleported to a deserted planet, where he immediately began to lay enchantments. For the next week, the planet was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of magic circles with the Soul Stone at the center.
'Let's begin,' thought Edward as he activated the enchantments. A powerful soul energy rushed into his Soul Dimension, and he immediately started the process of fusing his soul into the Soul Flame. With the method he received from his Nasuverse counterpart, the process was fast and had no issue.
Edward's soul released a blinding light, and afterward, he saw two small flames in his soul's eyes.
"It looked like an undead," commented Edward before shaking his head. The appearance did not matter; this experience's true value was breaking his soul's limit. Edward now felt it was a simple matter to reach higher tiers.
'The next step.' The next step was to temper his body, and the soul stone was also the core of this process. He converted the soul energy released by the stone into life energy that tempered his body. In the meantime, he observed the new soul flame that grew on the fourth layer of his dimension while gathering data and experimenting.
Edward knew this method was universal but still needed to test it out. So, while training his body and waiting for his second soul flame to appear, he conducted experiments on this method of breaking the soul limit.
'It is universal, and Soul Energy is not required but can help accelerate the speed of the process while also making it safer,' concluded Edward. The process was not 100% as his experiments revealed that the Soul Flame could, in fact, destroy the soul despite its inherited connection, or they might reject the fusion.
'Now, let's test the Soul Divinity and reach Tier 10 in one fell swoop,' thought Edward before proceeding with the next part of his work.
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