Shadow of the Beautiful World

In the vast yellow sand of the withered world, a group of people are standing in the ruins of the desert, waiting for the arrival of the assembly time.

Presumably anticipating that the prey was about to flee, the hive of the alien evil god hiding in the shadow of the world also rolled up dust flying all over the sky, as if trying to retain the group of intruders.

The Scarlet Witch, who is good at energy projection, stood beside the ruins. She stretched out her hands and manipulated the crimson energy to cover the entire ruins.

The hemispherical energy barrier seemed to be extremely hot. During the collision between the sandstorm and the energy, parasites mixed in the sandstorm and trying to cross the boundary were ignited from time to time, just like mosquitoes stuck by an electric mosquito swatter.

It hasn't given up yet.

Diana folded her arms and stood beside Wanda. The demigod said calmly:

It's still trying to infect us, and it's a really bad way of doing it.

Don't say that, Miss Diana.

Merlin, who was sitting on the stone in the middle of the ruins with Clark and the Red Devil, read the magic book in his hand and said slowly:

A long time ago, I learned not to underestimate any opponent. The hive is a powerful alien who was active in ancient times. Its power is definitely not just what we see. Maybe it is so stupid on purpose to reduce Our vigilance.

Like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark...

Merlin flipped through a page full of obscure knowledge, and he said:

It rushes out when we're most relaxed and injects its deadly venom into our bodies.

There are still 2 minutes.

Wanda, who maintained the crimson enchantment, reminded:

I feel that the number of parasites in the wind and sand is increasing rapidly, and an indescribable consciousness has awakened, and it is waiting for the enchantment to disappear.

Let it wait.

Merlin put away the book, stood up, gestured to the Red Devil, and said:

It won't stand a chance. Asazzo, you take Clark, Diana and Ms. Wanda, and I will take Pietro and Crystal. When the time is up, we will teleport directly to the area opened by the Blackstone, and then leave forever here.

OK.

The Red Devil stood up. This flamboyant guy might have gotten inspiration from Merlin. He changed his appearance a little, and changed into a casual-style slim suit, black tie, and black gloves on his hands. The weird dark red skin and the devil's tail dangling around made him really look like a gentle ruffian.

One minute left.

Wanda took a step back and continued to maintain the crimson barrier. Asazo stepped forward and put his arms around Wanda's slender waist. This action made Wanda look back at the Red Devil. The powerful mutant lady warned:

Keep your hands safe and don't touch where you shouldn't.

The Red Devil laughed, and then stretched out his hand to Clark. The Kryptonian held the Red Devil's wrist, and Clark stretched out his hand to Diana. The demigod looked at Clark, and then took his palm.

You look like a pretty good guy, you remind me of those legendary demigod heroes.

Diana whispered to Clark:

Are you an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. too?

No, I am not.

Clark laughed and said:

I'm just a farmer from Kansas trying to do something good.

30 seconds to go! Get ready.

Wanda sent out a reminder again. On the other side, Merlin walked up to the two young people who were cuddling together. He watched Kuaiyin feeding Crystal with affection. The gentle expression and movements made Merlin feel a little nervous. Can't bear to disturb them... no wonder.

Hey, shall we talk about love after we go out?

Merlin's unceremonious opening spoiled the romantic atmosphere between the two young people, saying:

Stand up and grab my hand. Hurry up, don't dawdle!

Quicksilver immediately supported the weak Crystal to stand up, and the two held Merlin's left and right hands respectively. Outside the crimson enchantment propped up by Wanda, the sandstorm of this abandoned world had spread to the entire desert. The dust tornado on the ground made a sound like a giant beast swallowing water and thunder, like a pillar supporting the sky and the earth.

The hive was hidden in it, and the alien evil god no longer concealed his existence. In the hazy sky between the smoke and dust, a looming figure hovered there.

It has a humanoid body and limbs, but its face is strangely covered with octopus-like tentacles. It is a body made entirely of strange parasites. On its silvery white cheeks, those eyes full of malice are staring dead. Staring at the ruins wrapped in crimson energy.

The momentum of its appearance really feels like the arrival of an evil god, but unfortunately, it can only scare an inexperienced young man like Kuaiyin.

When Merlin was at the border of hell, he had really seen the scene of the ancient evil god descending. Compared with the chaotic power that could affect an entire dimension, the scene in front of him was almost like a child's play house.

Walk!

At the moment when the time returned to zero, Wanda abruptly withdrew the crimson barrier, and the figure of the red devil that had been prepared for a long time flashed. In the flash of red light, he led three people and appeared in the withered city in the next second. In the sky on the other side of the world, before their eyes, a strange black door slowly opened like a whirlpool.

hum

Merlin with Quicksilver and Crystal also appeared in the sky. He looked back and saw that the sandstorm roaring in the desert seemed to be manipulated, rushing towards the people who were about to escape from this world in an overwhelming manner. Come.

The sand and dust controlled by the hive gathered on the ground to form a giant face of a roaring monster, which roared and rose from the ground, rushing towards the sky.

You go first!

Merlin said something to the Red Devil, and the latter led the three of them into the black vortex gate without hesitation.

But Merlin didn't immediately enter the gate leading to the present world. Instead, he stood in front of the black vortex, staring at the giant face of dust rushing from below, and said to Crystal and Quicksilver:

Like I said, I learned a long time ago not to underestimate any opponent. I learned from a friend of mine who wasn't very likable. Before any plan starts, I always have a backup plan.

It's a great habit and it's saved me a few times.

Mr. Merlin, what are you talking about! Go away! It's coming!

Quicksilver screamed, he didn't understand why Merlin made such a nagging speech at this moment, but the next moment, a swarm of black mist sealed the mouth of the young man who was overwhelmed by emotion.

Merlin's eyes fell on the crystal face that was tightly hugging his left arm, and he asked softly:

Mr. Hive, how long are you going to hide?

The pale-faced Crystal's expression changed a bit, pleading, pity, and surprise flashed in her eyes, but looking at the expressionless Merlin, a weird, creepy smile appeared on the corner of the Inhuman Princess' mouth. .

It was as if another soul had taken possession of this beautiful body.

How did you find out? I think I'm a good disguise...I think I fooled all of you.

It was still the sweet voice of Crystal, but there was already an inexplicable smell in it, and the hive had already occupied her.

You're not a good actor, Mr. Hive.

Merlin's left arm dissipated into black smoke, like an illusory chain extending from his shoulder, binding the crystal in the air. He said:

You are in too much of a hurry.

As far as I know, in any record about you, there is no record that you have the ability to manipulate the wind...Look, the sandstorm that covers almost the entire world does not seem to be naturally occurring, and I just know that, This girl, Crystal, has the power to control the elements.

Of course I'm not sure, so I just lied to you.

Merlin shrugged:

I didn't expect that you would answer so simply.

boom

His words seemed to anger the hive, and the crystal trapped in the air by the black mist was filled with crazy elemental power. The flames, the storm and the earth were roaring, and the black mist trapped in her body was easily torn apart.

But the moment Crystal raised his hand and threw out a mass of energy mixed with elements, Merlin jumped into the rapidly shrinking black vortex with the struggling Kuaiyin.

Snapped

The frenzied tearing of the elemental power was emptied, and the entire barren world that was banned became quiet.

The crystal that was thrown here hovered alone in the air. She looked at the empty front, and the strong wind wrapped in heavy sand wrapped around her body. A strange smile appeared on the face of this strange princess. emerge.

Bad actor? Huh.

She said to herself:

Isn't it just to cover up another card by actively exposing one hole card?

Hmm...I have to be patient, I'm about to undo the shackles, there's only...the last step.

My little love, don't let me down...

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boom

Merlin rushed out of the black vortex and stepped on the solid rock of the island. Under his feet, Kuaiyin, whose body was bound, fell to the ground in embarrassment. Behind them, the liquid black stone was rapidly reshaping into a solid body. .

You left her behind! You bastard!

Quicksilver got up from the ground, he rushed towards Merlin like a mad tiger, he roared:

You just threw her in that hell!

You cold-blooded lunatic!

The young man who lost his love tried to grab Merlin's collar, but when he rushed in front of Merlin, he was entangled in the rolling black mist. Quicksilver may have potential, but he is still too young.

Facing Merlin, he had no chance of winning at all.

my little sister...

Queen Medusa seemed to have guessed what happened, she said sadly:

She was infected?

Um.

Merlin ignored Kuaiyin, who was flailing his teeth and claws, and said to Queen Medusa:

I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but as described in your ancient legends, the hive's control over aliens is incomprehensible. If the hive hadn't been too impatient and exposed itself, even we would have been deceived by it.

Merlin shook his head:

I don't even know when the little crystal was controlled, maybe, maybe at the moment we fell into that world, she had already fallen into the control of the hive.

Um.

Medusa nodded heavily, and said:

The development of the situation makes people feel hopeless, but Crystal is an alien, and the hive can only control her but cannot devour her flesh and blood. We still have time, as long as we find the 'lash', as long as we find the special alien who can restrain the hive, There is still hope for everything.”

I'd love to stay and help you guys.

The Scarlet Witch Wanda looked at the watch on her wrist, and she said to Merlin:

But now I have to take my brother out of here, he's sad, he's impulsive, he's a young man and I'm worried he's going to do something irrational.

All right.

Merlin flicked his fingers and released the black mist that bound Kuaiyin. He threw a ball of hellfire and performed a flame disinfection on Kuaiyin. After the worm, Merlin waved to Wanda and said:

I know that you have a relationship with Eric Lancel. I mean, if you want to meet him, you can come to me after this matter is over.

He looked at the Scarlet Witch, and he exhorted:

Don't, don't go to Utopia, understand?

Merlin's reminder stunned Wanda for a moment, she looked at Merlin suspiciously, but after a while, she still nodded.

Wanda helped up her sad-faced younger brother, and she said to Quicksilver:

You also heard what the queen said, Crystal will be fine for the time being, if you really want to help her, then cheer up like a man.

Kuaiyin nodded in disappointment. He stood up, patted the dust off his body, and walked towards Medusa and Black Bolt. Standing in front of Crystal's sister and brother-in-law, he said seriously:

You two, I am Crystal's boyfriend, I will help you rescue her, I swear.

Well.

Medusa and Black Bolt looked at each other, and there was a strange expression in the eyes of both of them.

Crystal is the princess of the Yiren Dynasty, and the Yiren Dynasty implements the caste system. Crystal's identity is doomed that she cannot be with other people except the Yiren nobles, not to mention, the young man in front of her is still a mutant people.

But as elders, Medusa and Black Bolt certainly couldn't refuse Kuaiyin's kindness in front of so many people. The queen sighed, and she stretched out her hand, as if wanting to comfort Kuaiyin.

This scene fell in the eyes of Merlin who happened to turn his head, and it sounded in his heart like a flash of thunder.

An unexplained premonition of danger exploded in his mind.

He and Crystal fell into the honeycomb world together, and Kuaiyin's fall point was not with them, nor with Diana. During these two hours, Kuaiyin was taking care of Crystal, and Crystal was taken care of at the very beginning. The hive is infected.

No, not right!

Every 20 minutes, Merlin would use hellfire to disinfect himself and Quicksilver. The parasites used by the hive to control ordinary people could not survive the scorching hellfire.

Unless...unless Quicksilver, like Crystal, was infected when he fell into the hive world, and the parasites that infected him had already lurked in his body in advance, which was deep flesh and blood that could not be purified by the fire of hell.

Honeycomb took the initiative to expose the card of Crystal, thereby covering up the card of Quicksilver.

Damn it! Don't touch him!

Merlin threw out the Shadow Blade Whip with a flick of his hand, and the whistling sharp blade whip sprang up like a poisonous snake, and shot towards Kuaiyin who was standing in front of Medusa.

Kuaiyin turned his head, a sarcastic and dark smile appeared on the young man's handsome face, the blankness in his eyes was rapidly accumulating, this poor guy didn't even know he had been infected.

swish

This fast-running mutant increased his speed to the extreme in an instant. In the 300 times the speed of sound, he easily dodged the sharp blade whip that danced like a shadow, and dodged the Medusa's swarm The long chestnut red hair dancing like a snake avoided the fist of Black Bolt King, and then resisted the heat rays shot by Clark and the destructive roar of Black Bolt King, dragging the pierced and torn body, and appeared in the Behind Medusa and Black Bolt.

The wound on his body is still bleeding, but he has completed his mission as a puppet and a trump card.

His blood-stained left hand was placed on Medusa's snow-white neck, while his right hand, which was shattered and twisted by the intense sonic detonation, was attached to Black Bolt King's cheek.

That gesture is like a family taking a group photo.

But the moment Kuaiyin came into contact with two powerful aliens, the expressions of Medusa and Black Bolt King became extremely painful, just like the expression when the crystal first fell into the hive world, but the pain soon It dissipated, replaced by an infused hostility.

It's a pity...but you personally sent the two most powerful aliens of this era to my eyes, and they will rebuild my dynasty for me...start here!

Merlin, you are very good, but you... lost!