The power of the Black Magic Authority, the Chaos Dimension Authority, and the White Magic Authority all converged simultaneously within Sebastian's body. This caused him to rapidly expand and transform into a slightly chaotic humanoid form composed entirely of brilliant light. Clearly, for Sebastian in his current mortal state, directly absorbing the overwhelming power of Chthon's and Hoggoth's authorities far exceeded his physical body's limits and capacity.
Of course, this dangerous outcome was completely within Sebastian's expectations and calculations. This was precisely why he needed a third and final snap of his fingers to aid him in this critical moment.
"Sebastian Shaw! Rashly seizing such incredibly powerful authorities will only bring you utter destruction and oblivion. Give me back my authority immediately!" Hoggoth roared furiously.
Using the combined power of the six Infinity Stones working in perfect unison, Sebastian successfully seized approximately thirty percent of Hoggoth's White Magic Authority. Of course, the complete and total White Magic Authority belonged to the Vishanti collectively and their divine companions. Hoggoth's thirty percent share was roughly equivalent to one-tenth of the total White Magic Authority that existed throughout the universe. Even so, it was still an extraordinarily and immensely powerful force beyond mortal comprehension.
Hoggoth, of course, would absolutely not easily or willingly relinquish this divine power that belonged to him.
Just like the second snap before it, the third snap also needed a brief moment to adjust and stabilize the magic circle system's connection. So Sebastian unleashed his final preparation and trump card. A deep red crimson mark suddenly appeared floating before him in the air. Without any hesitation, he reached out and crushed it with his bare hands. Instantly, an immense and overwhelming force descended from another dimension entirely. A giant, deep red crimson hand appeared out of thin air above them. It slapped Hoggoth with devastating force and sent him flying violently through three massive icebergs before finally crashing into the freezing Arctic sea and sinking rapidly to the bottom of the ocean.
At the same time, the powerful and ancient voice of Cyttorak suddenly echoed directly in Sebastian's mind with great enthusiasm.
"Human mage, the war you have brought to this world is exactly what I have longed for across countless millennia. It is the first war in tens of thousands of years that has given me true satisfaction and genuine entertainment. For this magnificent gift, I am willing to offer you even more unconditional assistance in the future. Take back that crimson mark you just used, and I will grant you two more opportunities for unconditional assistance from my power. If you want even more assistance beyond that, then bring me an even greater and more spectacular war to witness!"
Previously, Sebastian had traveled alone through a dimensional portal to the Crimson Cosmos itself. There he had made a binding deal directly with Cyttorak, the demon god who ruled that dimension. The agreement was simple: if Sebastian brought Cyttorak a grand and entertaining war to observe, then Cyttorak would intervene on Sebastian's behalf when summoned. Clearly, this war taking place today far exceeded even Cyttorak's ancient expectations. It filled the demon god with immense satisfaction and delight at the chaos and destruction unfolding.
Because of this unexpected pleasure, Cyttorak decided to be even more generous than their original agreement required. He once again granted Sebastian a new crimson mark that would allow him to summon Cyttorak's devastating help in the future.
The crimson mark materialized in the air before Sebastian. It was cast directly into Sebastian's body and merged with his very essence. At that precise moment, Sebastian's third and final snap of his fingers finally rang out clearly across the Arctic wasteland.
"The third snap merges the authority of black magic, white magic, and the new magic system into one true and unified magical authority. It extracts substantial fragments of the Hell dimension itself and places them within the new dimension I have created, forming a completely new Hell within that dimension. My Hell authority transforms and becomes the new dimension's Hell authority, serving as the final resting place for free-spirited mages throughout eternity. The new dimension's authority merges completely with the magical authority I now possess.
From this day forward and for all time, the new dimension shall be called the Magic Dimension. It will serve as the final resting place and eternal home for my billions of mages across countless generations!"
Snap!
With the third and final snap echoing across the world, Sebastian's entire body instantly transformed into a brilliant streak of pure magical light. He soared high into the sky at incredible speed, drawing in the six Infinity Stones that flew rapidly from their six locations scattered across Earth. Together, Sebastian and the Stones plunged directly into the newly born Magic Dimension that floated just beyond Earth's reality.
The instant Sebastian arrived physically in the Magic Dimension, he immediately felt an incredibly close and intimate connection to it. His original magical authority and Hell authority both rapidly merged into the very fabric of the Magic Dimension itself. They transformed together into a completely new and unique Magic Dimension authority. This new authority possessed both the fundamental characteristics of a dimensional authority like those held by other Dimension Lords, while simultaneously retaining all the versatile power of a magical authority!
Rumbling sounds like thunder filled the air throughout the dimension as Sebastian's arrival caused a dramatic and instantaneous shift in this newly formed realm. What had been nothing more than a desolate and incredibly small space rapidly expanded exponentially upon his arrival. Magical power radiated outwards in all directions from his landing point like ripples on a pond. This caused the barren new world to quickly give birth to solid earth, open sky, colorful flowers, tall trees, flowing rivers, calm lakes, deep basins, towering mountains, gentle breezes that carried pleasant scents, and soft clouds that drifted peacefully overhead.
As for the Hell realm within the magical dimension that existed beneath the earth's surface, it was also gradually taking shape and form. Sebastian could clearly sense through his connection to the dimension that he had not only successfully extracted substantial fragments of the Hell dimension itself, but had also inadvertently brought along the souls of some mages who had died over the centuries. However, these ancient souls were currently slumbering peacefully within the developing Hell realm, patiently awaiting its full completion before they would awaken.
Of course, at this precise moment, Sebastian's other soul imprint also suddenly vanished into nothingness. He had successfully broken his binding soul contract with Mephisto just as he had with Chthon before. Naturally, the soul imprint that had signed and sealed that dangerous contract was now completely shattered beyond recovery. However, it would absolutely not be so easy for Mephisto to cause any serious trouble for Sebastian now. Sebastian had grown far too powerful, and he now possessed his own dimension as protection.
When the magical dimension finally expanded to a size comparable to Earth itself in total area and volume, the rapid expansion and dramatic change finally began to slow down significantly. Simultaneously, the six Infinity Stones that had been constantly rotating and surrounding Sebastian's body dimmed visibly for the first time since he had activated them. They fell gently to the ground below like ordinary colorful gemstones, their cosmic power temporarily exhausted.
Sebastian could also vaguely sense something unusual through his connection to the Stones. The Soul Stone, which was the only one among the six Infinity Stones that possessed a certain degree of self-awareness and independent will, was issuing what felt like a stern protest directly to Sebastian's mind. It was expressing clearly that it and the other five Stones desperately needed rest and recovery time after such an enormous expenditure of cosmic power.
Sebastian did not object to this reasonable request at all. He no longer needed to rely on the Infinity Stones quite so heavily anymore. He had achieved his primary goal and obtained the authorities he desperately needed for survival.
With a single focused thought, Sebastian's rapidly expanding and brilliantly radiant body quickly returned to its original normal state and human form. However, this physical transformation did not mean he had already fully absorbed and perfectly integrated all the overwhelming power and divine authority he had forcibly seized from Chthon and Hoggoth. He would need to remain here in the magical dimension for an extended period, slowly absorbing and carefully integrating everything with the dimension's assistance and support. If he rashly left the magical dimension at this point before completing the integration process, the only possible outcome would be catastrophic. He would essentially become a colossal magical bomb that could detonate at any moment and destroy everything around him.
"Hoo..." Sebastian exhaled deeply, his breath visible in the air.
He found himself recalling his previous elaborate plans and the desperate gamble he had just undertaken. It was truly like walking a tightrope suspended high above a deadly chasm, a genuine near-death experience that could have ended in complete disaster. If his careful preparations had been even slightly less thorough or detailed, he absolutely would not be standing here today in triumph. He would likely be dead or worse.
With this sobering thought weighing on his mind, Sebastian slowly sat back down on the ground to rest. Just then, as if responding to his unspoken desire, a somewhat rugged obsidian throne began to rise up from the earth itself. It was imbued with a unique magical rhythm that pulsed in harmony with the dimension around them. The throne emerged completely from the ground beneath him, automatically supporting Sebastian's exhausted body as he sat down gratefully upon it.
"Staying here in my true form is not a good idea for managing my responsibilities on Earth. I need a magical avatar to travel in my place and handle affairs. Now, with full access to the reality-warping authority within the Infinity Stones, I should be able to create a nearly tangible and fully functional avatar that can act independently."
Thinking this through carefully, Sebastian reached out with his hand and grabbed several items from his now completely destroyed and shattered storage bag. These precious items detached themselves from the collapsing alternate dimension where they had been stored and appeared floating before him in the air. There was a small branch from the legendary World Tree Yggdrasil, half a branch from the magical Golden Apple Tree, a single hair from his own body for the genetic connection, a substantial piece of vibranium, and a piece of adamantium.
Sebastian gazed at these carefully selected objects floating before him, then with a single decisive grasp of his hand, he began his work. Using the combined reality-warping power of the Reality Stone and the consciousness-shaping power of the Mind Stone simultaneously, he created a perfect clone body capable of safely bearing a significant portion of their immense power. He then reached out again with his other hand, and the remaining World Tree branches responded to his will. They rapidly twisted and shrank in size, instantly transforming themselves into an elegantly crafted wand. The wand was inscribed with countless intricate runes and complex magical patterns that glowed faintly with inner power.
Having accomplished this first step, Sebastian pointed once more with his finger, and all the glass spheres that had been carefully storing his collected Phoenix Force power suddenly shattered simultaneously into countless pieces. All the stored Phoenix Force that had been contained within them was immediately suppressed by Sebastian using the overwhelming power of the Infinity Stones working together. He forcibly compressed and transformed the raw Phoenix Force into a single crystal-clear phoenix feather that looked exactly like a perfectly cut fiery red crystal. This beautiful feather gradually became the wand's magical core, providing its fundamental power source. Sebastian then carefully sent it into the hollow center of the wand he had crafted from the World Tree branches. He then sealed and magically fused everything together permanently, directly connecting the finished wand to the magical dimensional authority that now resided within his own body!
At the precise moment of complete fusion, an absolutely astonishing energy fluctuation instantly spread outward from the magical dimension itself. It reached across the entire universe in the blink of an eye, instantly attracting the immediate attention of most of the demon gods and dimensional lords who existed throughout reality. Most of them cast covetous and greedy glances towards this newly born magical dimension, already considering whether they might be able to conquer or absorb it for themselves.
The newly created wand was so tremendously powerful that it actually suppressed and overshadowed even the six Infinity Stones themselves when they were nearby.
This undoubtedly meant that the wand completely surpassed the individual power of any single Infinity Stone on its own. In terms of cosmic treasures and artifacts throughout the universe, it was absolutely top-tier and unmatched. The wand represented the pinnacle of magical craftsmanship combined with cosmic power.
The new clone body shared complete memories and all sensory experiences with Sebastian's original body that sat upon the throne. Of course, the original body could freely turn this shared connection ability on and off whenever desired for privacy. As for accessing the original body's vast power, the clone could directly borrow any of the power and authority that Sebastian had already successfully absorbed and integrated, with an upper limit of approximately one-tenth of Sebastian's current total power and authority after he finished fully absorbing everything. Even with this significant limitation, the clone's individual strength would still far surpass Sebastian's previous strength before he obtained the new authorities.
The clone's body, which was now completely naked after its creation, casually snapped its fingers together. Instantly, a long, flowing black robe materialized from nothing and draped elegantly over the clone's body, covering it completely. Simultaneously, the clone's hand shot out and caught the falling new wand as it descended through the air. As a direct extension of Sebastian's original form, functioning like additional limbs, the clone could naturally wield this incredibly powerful new wand that was unique to Sebastian without any difficulty whatsoever.
"From this moment forward and for all eternity, you shall be called the Supreme Wand. You are the source and master of all wands that exist in this world. Perhaps one day in the distant future, a completely new wand authority will be born within you and transform you into something even greater."
With those momentous words spoken aloud, Sebastian's clone raised its hand decisively and collected all six of the resting Infinity Stones from where they lay on the ground. Then it turned and left the magical dimension behind, carrying the Stones with it for safekeeping. Accompanied by a swirling vortex of black smoke that twisted through dimensional barriers, Sebastian descended upon Earth once more, but this time in his clone form rather than his true body.
However, unlike before when he could move freely, Sebastian could now clearly feel Earth itself exerting a repulsive force against him through his clone's body. Though the force was not overwhelmingly strong yet, it was still considerable and noticeable. He finally understood completely why the Vishanti members so rarely descended to Earth in their true divine forms anymore. The force of this planetary repulsion was simply too overwhelming for most beings to endure comfortably, even for a Demon God or a Dimensional Lord who possessed immense power.
This rejection was still relatively mild for Sebastian compared to what others experienced. The reason why Oshtur and Agamotto of the Vishanti had originally been born directly on Earth in ancient times was specifically because Earth's natural rejection of them as native beings would be far less severe. If they had been foreign entities like Hoggoth, Earth's rejection would have been even stronger and more violent. This was also why Dormammu had not been able to simply conquer Earth immediately despite his vast power, since his true form could not even fully appear on Earth without being violently rejected by the planet itself.
Looking around carefully at his surroundings, Sebastian found himself standing on the European continent, probably somewhere near Germany based on the architecture he could see. He turned his body and took a single step forward through space itself. In an instant, Sebastian was standing on the Himalayas mountain range on the opposite side of the world. Seeing Black Bolt and the other Inhumans who had already fled the area because of the dangerous Infinity Stones' activation, Sebastian casually conjured a massive avalanche with a wave of his hand. The avalanche swallowed and buried all the remaining Black Order soldiers who had been left behind completely. Then he turned again and took another step through space, instantly arriving at the bottom of the ocean.
At this moment, Namor was locked in a fierce and brutal battle with Corvus Glaive in the underwater depths. Their respective soldiers were positioned on opposite sides of the battlefield, ready to charge forward and join the fight at any moment.
Silently approaching Namor and Corvus Glaive without making any sound or disturbance, Sebastian slightly extended his hand and made a simple separating gesture towards Namor. Understanding immediately, Namor quickly retreated backward through the water, widening the distance between himself and Corvus Glaive significantly.
Namor's face lit up with pure joy as he looked at Sebastian standing before him. He asked eagerly, "Sebastian, you succeeded in your plan?"
Sebastian nodded with a satisfied smile and replied confidently, "I succeeded by sheer luck and careful planning. Now, leave these remaining enemies to me. You have done enough."
Snap!
With a single snap of his fingers, all the Black Order soldiers in the area, including Corvus Glaive himself, instantly turned into countless black bubbles that floated through the water and vanished completely into the sea without a trace.
Namor felt a chill run down his spine at the casual display of overwhelming power. He was extremely thankful he was on Sebastian's side rather than opposing him.
Corvus Glaive's body had been reduced to black bubbles, but the mystical blade in his hand remained completely unchanged and undamaged. Soon, small black particles began to emerge from the blade's surface, gathering together in the water. They first formed a skeletal hand, then a complete arm, a shoulder, and a torso. Finally, the complete form of Corvus Glaive reappeared before Sebastian in the underwater depths, though his expression was extremely grim and filled with pain. This suggested his resurrection process had not been without serious side effects and consequences.
Witnessing Corvus Glaive's resurrection for the first time directly, Sebastian finally sensed clearly what was actually contained within the mystical blade itself. It was the very thing he had been searching for across the universe: the second strand of the Death Authority remaining in existence throughout reality!
With a flick of his wrist, Corvus Glaive's blade was suddenly torn from his grip. It flew swiftly through the water towards Sebastian against Corvus Glaive's will.
Corvus Glaive, completely undeterred by this setback, immediately followed the blade's trajectory through the water. He grabbed it firmly with both hands, intending to use the momentum to attack Sebastian directly.
However, the instant Sebastian's hands grasped the blade's handle firmly, bolts of pure magical lightning shot from his hands. The electricity ignored the seawater's natural conductivity completely, flowing along the blade's length and onto Corvus Glaive's body. The lightning reduced him to ashes that scattered and dispersed with the ocean current.
Having accomplished this, Sebastian looked down at the blade held in his hands. He gripped it tightly with both hands and snapped it cleanly in two pieces. His clone body, which had been forged from the World Tree, the Golden Apple Tree, vibranium, and adamantium alloy, possessed absolutely immense physical strength far beyond normal limits. Combined with the magical power channeled directly from his original body in the Magic Dimension, he easily broke Corvus Glaive's supposedly indestructible blade in two pieces. This completely annihilated the soul that had been trapped within and stripped away the precious wisp of Death Authority that had been contained inside.
Sebastian looked carefully at the wisp of black smoke floating in his hand. He clenched his fist tightly around it and sent the wisp of Death Authority directly into his clone body. From there it traveled to his true body and merged seamlessly into the Death Authority he already possessed within himself.
"Namor, I need to check on the others and make sure everyone is safe. Are you coming with me, or would you prefer staying here?"
Hearing Sebastian's words, Namor immediately gave quick instructions to his second-in-command about securing the area. Then he followed Sebastian out of the sea, heading to Antarctica to find Tony and Vision.
Just like before with the other locations, Sebastian merely snapped his fingers once. All the Black Order soldiers in the area instantly turned into black smoke and disappeared completely into the air without leaving any trace behind.
Seeing Sebastian and Namor arrive together, Tony, who was panting heavily from exhaustion, smiled broadly at Sebastian. He said with genuine warmth, "Those guys were tough, but I could have taken care of them even without your help eventually, so do not worry about it. Also... congratulations on your incredible success, Sebastian. Welcome back to Earth!"
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