MTS: Marvel and Beyond

Faced with Xia He's provocation, Xu San adjusted his glasses, feigning helplessness: "Ah, you're right. If we don't make a move, we really won't be able to save Zhang Chulan.

I can't do it, so it's all on you."

Suddenly, the ground trembled slightly as a small mound of earth began to rise and move toward Zhang Chulan.

From within the mound, a pair of hands emerged, grabbing Zhang Chulan and attempting to pull him over to Feng Baobao and the others.

However, just as the hands made contact with Zhang Chulan, Xia He noticed and instinctively struck out, sending the rescuer flying—ironically landing right in front of Feng Baobao and Xu San.

This turn of events drew everyone's attention to Xia He, who looked a bit awkward: "I should've grabbed instead of punching just now..."

But it was too late to regret. Zhang Chulan had already been rescued. Moments later, employees from Express Delivery Company emerged from the shadows and began pursuing Lü Liang and the others.

As for Xia He, her strength was too overwhelming, and the agency members knew they couldn't handle her, so they simply left her alone.

Xia He mounted her motorcycle but didn't leave immediately. Ignoring the surrounding agents, she walked over to Alex. Leaning forward seductively, she teased, "Sir, I still don't know your name."

Alex was completely unfazed by Xia He's attempt at seduction. If this had happened right after he'd transmigrated, such tricks might have worked on him, given his notorious weakness for beauty. But now, as a seasoned expert, he wouldn't fall for something so trivial.

With a calm demeanor, Alex replied,

"You can call me Alex."

Xia He had expected some kind of fabricated Zhang family name, but to her surprise, it wasn't even remotely related. Internally, she mocked him:

'Does he think I'm stupid? How could someone not of the Zhang family possibly be a core disciple of the Taoist Master Hall?'

But before she could speak, Alex seemed to read her thoughts and added,

"In my era, Junior Brother Zhang hadn't established the Hall yet, so our sect's rules were completely different."

Seeing Alex's confident expression, Xia He didn't believe a word of it.

From the moment Alex appeared, his behavior had been entirely unreliable. Xia He even began suspecting there might be something wrong with his mental state.

But in Quanxing, who didn't have issues? A little insanity was nothing unusual. To recruit Alex into Quanxing, she pressed further:

"Alex, didn't you say you're a member of Quanxing?

Why not come with us? Return to Quanxing. I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to have you!"

Alex rejected her without hesitation:

"No, I may be a part of Quanxing, but I'm not like you."

Xia He's eyes gleamed as she probed,

"Could it be… that your ideals are still aligned with those of a thousand years ago?"

But to her surprise, Alex shook his head again and chuckled:

"No. Before ascending, maybe I still thought that way.

But if I still cling to those ideals after ascending, wouldn't that make the entire process pointless?"

"So?" Xia He gazed at Alex, awaiting his answer.

For reasons unknown, she suddenly felt a chill in the air—not from the environment but from the sheer force of Alex's willpower, a terrifying pressure emanating from his presence.

Alex's expression turned cold as he smiled and declared, "Now, I have only one principle: anyone who pisses me off, I'll kill them. No exceptions, no matter who it is."

Hearing Alex's words, everyone's attention shifted to him.

It wasn't the first time they'd encountered someone arrogant, but this level of arrogance was unprecedented.

Xu San couldn't help but laugh out loud. With a sarcastic tone, he retorted, "Oh, is that so? Then tell me, if the old Taoist Master pisses you off, would you kill him too?"

Alex glanced at Xu San, his tone as calm as ever: "Of course. However, since he is from the Hall, I'd consider giving him a chance to reflect on his actions. If he admits his mistakes, I might think about sparing him."

The moment these words left his mouth, the entire scene fell silent. Even Xia He couldn't help but rev her motorcycle and move further away from Alex.

Though the old Taoist Master hadn't fought in years, everyone knew he was the strongest figure in the world of the Outcast.

For a moment, everyone was stunned, and then they began to laugh.

Xu San, while aware of Alex's considerable strength, had yet to witness him in action. Unsure of the exact extent of his power, Xu San gave an order to the company members: "If you're part of Quanxing, then stay here with us! Capture him!"

Hearing the command, the agents immediately launched an attack on Alex. Among them were secular disciples of the Hall, their bodies glowing with golden light.

They had already been furious when Alex claimed to be the founder of the Taoist Master Hall. Now, after hearing him dismiss every opponent, even the old Master, they couldn't wait to strike him down.

One of the sect's disciples charged at Alex, chanting scripture as he advanced: "Revered Sect of Heaven and Earth, the root of all energy,

Through myriad tribulations, I affirm my divine power.

Above and below the three realms, the Dao stands supreme.

My body is enveloped in golden light, shielding me from harm!

You scoundrel, dare insult my Taoist Master Hall? Prepare to meet your end!"

(A/N: Bro is too much)

Xu San and Xia He both knew Alex wouldn't be hurt by these underlings, so they carefully observed his moves, hoping to deduce his sect and develop countermeasures.

What they didn't expect was Alex calmly chanting the same scripture:

"Revered Sect of Heaven and Earth, the root of all energy,

Through myriad tribulations, I affirm my divine power.

Above and below the three realms, the Dao stands supreme.

My body is enveloped in golden light, shielding me from harm…"

It was the Golden Light Incantation!

When Alex finished chanting, radiant golden light erupted from his body like a blazing sun, illuminating the surroundings for kilometers, making night as bright as day.

If the golden light of the Sect's disciple was like a light bulb and Zhang Chulan's like a car headlight, then Alex's golden light was akin to the scorching midday sun.

The former were differences in degree; the latter was a difference in dimension.

The Sect's disciple charged at Alex—only to be sent flying moments later.

Then came the rest of the Company members, followed by Xia He, Zhang Chulan, Feng Baobao, and the others.

From the weakest agent to the strongest, Xia He, none could withstand the blazing sun-like power. They were all blown away by the overwhelming shockwave.

When the dust finally settled, carried away by the evening breeze, the sight of the ruined, abandoned building was replaced by a massive crater.

Hovering above the crater, Alex radiated golden light, a vision of transcendence:

Majestic, as though riding the wind into the heavens, his destination unknown. Graceful, as if detached from the mortal world, ascending to immortality.

An immortal? He seemed to be nothing less.

Xu San, Xia He, Feng Baobao, Zhang Chulan, and the others stared wide-eyed at the scene before them.

What had just happened?

What kind of ability was this?

Could this truly be the Golden Light Incantation?

Was the Golden Light Incantation even capable of such an astonishing effect?

Everyone questioned it silently in their hearts and came to the same conclusion:

Even the old Taoist Master's Golden Light Mantra might not reach such a level!

Surely, only a mythical immortal could achieve such heights!

"Could he really be an immortal?" The others could think of no better explanation.

After the shockwave, everyone had been blown away, landing in the distance.

Apart from Xia He and a few other top-tier fighters, the rest were severely injured and unable to move.

Even Xia He and the stronger ones bore injuries, with cuts and scrapes scattered across their bodies.

Alex strolled through the air, descending step by step as though walking on an invisible path.

Originally, Alex hadn't known the Golden Light Incantation, but the moment the disciples performed it before him, he immediately mastered it.

And then came the scene everyone had just witnessed: golden light blazing like the sun, banishing all darkness and overwhelming every member of the Company in an instant.

…

Xia He stood at a distance, her pale knee marred by a noticeable scrape—a wound from being hurled into a rock during the shockwave.

She hesitated, unsure whether to extend another invitation to Alex.

Even if Alex didn't possess any other abilities, just that one Golden Light Mantra would make him a peerless force, no weaker than the two legendary figures of the Outcast community.

If Alex joined Quanxing, the faction would gain a formidable powerhouse, significantly boosting its influence.

But now, Xia He was somewhat afraid of him—not for any specific reason, but in the same primal way animals fear fire. She, as a weaker individual, instinctively feared someone vastly more powerful.

Moreover, while Alex's temperament didn't seem outright bloodthirsty, it was far from mild.

After much deliberation, Xia He finally asked again: "Mr. Alex, are you sure you won't join Quanxing? You know, in those so-called righteous sects, you'll never find the freedom you seek."

Xu San watched Alex nervously, dreading his potential agreement.

He hadn't anticipated Alex being this strong. If someone like him joined Quanxing, they would become even harder to contend with.

What made matters worse was the Company's recent attack on Alex. It was entirely possible that their actions had pushed him closer to Quanxing. The situation was rapidly tilting against them.

As Xia He repeated her invitation, Alex smiled and responded:

"No, I won't join Quanxing. You're too… petty."

"Petty?" Xia He muttered, confused by his choice of words.

Alex elaborated:

"A true powerhouse doesn't adapt to the world; the world adapts to them.

When you're strong enough, no matter where you go, people will conform to you, not the other way around.

Your Quanxing band together, proclaiming so-called freedom. But isn't it just a group of stray dogs huddling for warmth?

Even if you have superficial freedom, the moment you truly anger the big players, they'll wipe you out.

But I'm different. I am truly powerful. Wherever I go, I act without fear or restraint.

Even if I were as unrestrained as you, casually using my abilities however I liked, no one would dare come for me.

Why? Because they simply can't beat me."

"Just like now. I struck out against the Delivery Company—do you think they dare retaliate against me?"

Alex turned his piercing gaze toward Xu San, the golden light emanating from his body growing even more radiant. He asked with deliberate slowness:

"Do you... dare?"

Xu San quickly shook his head, replying nervously: "No, no, I don't dare!"

Seeing Xu San's reaction, Xia He finally grasped the fundamental difference between Alex and Quanxing.

Alex was also part of Quanxing, but he was of a higher tier—a transcendent version of Quanxing.

He was destined to be unbound by any organization or system. He was his own master.

He had no regard for the current Quanxing.

Realizing this, Xia He immediately understood that someone like Alex was impossible to recruit.

Accepting the futility of her attempts, Xia He walked over to the rubble, dug out her motorcycle, and, after confirming it could still start, mounted it.

As she turned to leave, she glanced back at Alex and said: "In that case, I hope your version of Quanxing holds up. Just don't let the old Taoist Master smack it out of existence with one blow."

Before she could finish speaking, a streak of golden light pierced through the night and shot straight into her motorcycle's tire.

With a startled cry, Xia He leapt off the bike just in time, narrowly avoiding crashing to the ground along with it.

Looking at the now slightly disheveled Xia He, Alex smirked and raised a middle finger at her.

"Little one, show some respect. It should be me, the elder, who has high expectations for you, not the other way around."

Xia He dared not say another word. She abandoned the damaged motorcycle and sprinted away on foot.

Alex then turned his attention to the Company members.

"So, do you all still want to fight?"

The members shook their heads vigorously in unison.

…

In the end, Lu Liang still managed to escape just as he had in the original timeline. Meanwhile, Liu Yanyan was abandoned by Lu Liang and captured by the Company.

The members of the Company returned to their headquarters, while Alex made his way back to the hotel he had booked.

Several days passed, during which Alex had been practicing his skills, focusing on increasing his proficiency. Today, he finally saw some results.

[Skill: "Blue" Experience +1]

...

[Congratulations, your skill "Blue" has leveled up!]

[Skill: "Blue" lv6 (11/50000): Create a powerful gravitational pull. After consuming large amounts of energy, you can slow the flow of time around you through immense gravity, create eternal black holes, and gain partial mastery over the fundamental rules of time!]

After upgrading, the power of "Blue" greatly increased.

For example, Alex could now consume vast amounts of energy to create eternal black holes, and these black holes could now devour more than just physical matter—things like souls and thoughts, which were once intangible, could also be absorbed.

Moreover, he had gained partial control over the fundamental rules of time, deepening his understanding of time manipulation, much like the God of Stories, Loki.

If Alex were to return to the Marvel world now, he would be unaffected by Loki's time-stopping abilities and could move freely.

Since the progress of "Blue" was the same as that of "Red," when "Blue" leveled up, "Red" also upgraded.

The upgrade of "Red" was nearly identical to that of Blue—the only difference was that the eternal black hole became a white hole, which allowed Alex to expel anything from it.

This gave Alex the ability to create material by using less energy through the white hole.

[Skill: "Red" lv6 (1/50000): Generate repulsion from the center of "Red," with the minimum power being twice that of "Blue," and the maximum output being infinity. Can create eternal supernovae and partially master the profound mysteries of time!]

With both skills upgraded, Alex now had the confidence to face enemies who could manipulate time.

He could now truly control time. Previously, his control had been weak due to the low level of his foundational abilities, and he could only manipulate time through gravity and repulsion, which were simply physical rules. Now, his ability to control time was on a completely different level.

Several more days passed, and while Alex was enjoying some playful banter with Catwoman, Nami, Robin, and the other ladies, the door suddenly knocked. After enduring for days, the members of the Express Delivery Company finally couldn't hold back and decided to pay Alex a visit...

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