Hyperdimensional Space

Seeing the white-haired old man, who looked no different from an Earthling, Nalan Bai was utterly bewildered.

She turned and cast an inquisitive look at Li Congxin, only to find a playful smile already tugging at the corners of his mouth.

What a small world!

Received Impression Points from the Cosmic Source Will, automatically converted into one Random BGM Draw Card!

Speaking of which, it seemed like Li Congxin had not seen this kind old man for quite some time.

He patted Nalan Bai on the shoulder, signaling for her to stay put, then stepped forward. First, he nodded at the bald giant—namely, the Observer Uatu—then bowed slightly to the old man who was rambling on and said, "Old man, long time no see."

The old man looked up at the sound of his voice and smiled at Li Congxin, then continued his lengthy speech about things like "picking up girls at Stark’s charity gala" and "getting poisoned by drinking beverages." Nalan Bai, standing nearby, struggled to hold back her laughter, and the surface of the moon was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Taking advantage of the moment, Li Congxin opened the system interface and used the Random BGM Draw Card.

Then…

"Find Friends"

Level: 1 (0/10)

Effect: Locks onto the location of one character from a non-hostile faction (limited to the same city). If you find them before the music ends, you can increase their favorability slightly. (Note: This effect can only activate once per person.)

The ability of this BGM seemed pretty good, but unfortunately, it could not be used on characters from hostile factions.

Otherwise, he could find people like Kaecilius and the Phoenix Force, then kill them, kill them all…

There was nothing more to say. With Li Congxin’s illustrious reputation throughout the universe across two timelines, he would never lack Impression Points. He casually pumped the card all the way to max level.

Then the effect of the BGM became…

"Find Friends"

Level: 10 (MAX)

Effect: Locks onto the location of one character from a non-hostile faction. If you find them before the music ends, you can increase their favorability slightly. (Note: This effect can only activate once per person.)

In other words, no matter who he wanted to find, as long as they were not hostile toward him, he could easily locate them anywhere under Heaven and Earth?

"Mr. Clark, is there something you need from me this time?" Just as Li Congxin was studying how to use this new BGM, Observer Uatu had already turned around and asked him solemnly.

Pulling his attention away from the system interface, Li Congxin glanced at Uatu, then at the white-haired old man still rambling beside him.

Speaking of which…

Were all Observers this impressive?

How had he managed to treat the words of the Cosmic Source Will like they were nothing?

Forget it. The old man did not seem to care either, so Li Congxin simply pretended he had not noticed. After clearing his throat, he asked instead of answering, "There was an incident where Dormammu of the Dark Dimension invaded Earth. I wonder, Mr. Uatu, did you see and record what happened?"

Uatu nodded. "Naturally. Observing the major events occurring on Earth is my duty."

Li Congxin asked again, "When observing that battle, did you see a Dark Apostle named Kaecilius escape through the spatial passage created by Dormammu?"

Uatu continued nodding. "Of course I did. However, I cannot tell you where he went."

"Why not?"

Uatu answered as though it were self-evident, "I am one of the Observers. We absolutely never interfere with anything that happens in the universe. We only observe and record it. Therefore, I’m afraid I cannot help you with this matter."

Heh…

Did he actually believe that himself?

Li Congxin gently coaxed him, "Mr. Uatu, look… things are like this. I’m not asking you to interfere in Earth’s development. I merely want to chat with you about your work. Aren’t you responsible for observing and recording things?"

"But my battle with Dormammu took place in the Dark Dimension. You probably didn’t see the details clearly, did you?"

"We’re all important figures in the universe. We’re merely exchanging information." Li Congxin continued in the tone one might use to trick a child into accepting a lollipop. "You tell me what I failed to notice, and I’ll tell you what you didn’t see. We can complement each other and record this important piece of history together. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

Uatu fell silent. Seeing that he was wavering, Li Congxin decided to add more fuel to the fire. "We’re all Cosmic Deities. Exchanging information is perfectly normal. How can matters between Cosmic Deities count as interference?"

Uatu shook his head again. "I still cannot exchange information with you. My duty is only to record what happens on Earth. Both your battle with Dormammu and Kaecilius’s whereabouts fall outside my duties. They are not within my jurisdiction."

So that meant Kaecilius had already left Earth and entered the universe, going somewhere Uatu had not noticed?

Received +666 Impression Points from Nalan Bai!

Received Impression Points from the Cosmic Source Will, automatically converted into one Random BGM Draw Card!

Sure enough, even the old man found the antics between Li Congxin and Uatu rather speechless.

Having received the answer he wanted, Li Congxin stopped pressing the matter. Instead, he called Xiao Bai over to keep the old man and Uatu company, then invited them to sample the mooncakes.

After taking a bite of mooncake, Uatu finally relaxed his previously stern expression and asked Li Congxin, "From my observations, you seem to possess the ability to foresee many dangers that will occur on Earth."

Li Congxin nodded. There was nothing to hide. In fact, ever since he had gained strength that nobody dared provoke lightly, he had already begun playing the role of a mystic.

Uatu nodded. "Then do you know that Earth still harbors a tremendous hidden danger? It could erupt at any moment and drag Earth into an abyss of eternal ruin?"

Intervener Uatu had officially entered the stage!

Li Congxin nodded. "Isn’t what I asked you about earlier related to this matter?"

Uatu shook his head. "The danger I’m talking about does not come from Dormammu."

Li Congxin frowned slightly. "Then is it a danger from the Phoenix?"

Uatu continued shaking his head. "It comes from a Celestial in the universe. Although his strength is inferior to yours, in the universe we inhabit, killing him would still be no easy task. More than thirty years ago, he came to Earth and planted a seed somewhere—a seed capable of devouring the world."

It was Star-Lord’s father!

Li Congxin still remembered the approximate location of that seed. It was in Missouri, America.

His gaze shifted, and Li Congxin’s mental power instantly locked onto the entirety of Missouri. After searching repeatedly, he turned to Uatu with a puzzled look.

The latter helplessly shrugged. "I can’t find the seed’s current location either. The other party’s strength is not weak. To prevent accidents, he even sealed away its energy fluctuations. When it doesn’t erupt, no one can sense its exact location."

Li Congxin nodded in understanding, a murderous glint appearing in his eyes. "In that case, I can only solve the problem at its root."

Uatu nodded lightly. He had considerable confidence in Li Congxin’s abilities.

He believed that with nothing more than that warning, even if he did not interfere any further, Li Congxin would still easily resolve this trouble.

After all, he was an Observer. If something could be left alone, it was better not to interfere.

What followed was a joyful holiday. Li Congxin returned to Earth, bought a huge pile of mooncakes, fruits, and melons in Chinatown, then brought Nalan Bai back to the moon to spend an unusual Mid-Autumn Festival with the Observer and the old man.

After bidding farewell to the two Observers and sending Nalan Bai back, Li Congxin told her to get some good rest. He then used his spatial abilities once more and went directly beyond the Singular Universe where they resided.

This was also where powerhouses of Multiversal Level and above lived. It was called Hyperdimensional Space.

It was a special region connected to every Parallel Universe in the Marvel Multiverse, yet independent of all of them.

If the Marvel Multiverse was a river, then each Singular Universe was a bubble floating in its waters, while Hyperdimensional Space was all the water outside those bubbles!

Here, the power of the strong would no longer be suppressed and could even increase without limit.

Even Li Congxin, a rookie who had only just reached Multiversal Level, was far stronger here than within a Singular Universe. However, he did not dare show off, because the old-school Multiversal Level big shots were only stronger still.

Within a Singular Universe, his strength had already touched the ceiling, allowing him to fear no one.

But that was not the case here. There were far too many powerhouses capable of crushing him, hidden away in some remote corner. If one of them discovered him, Li Congxin did not dare optimistically assume they would treat him with goodwill.

Still, with his mastery of spatial abilities, he possessed a certain means of self-preservation. He needed to remain vigilant, but there was no need to become so jumpy that he saw danger everywhere.

Looking around, he saw a vast expanse filled with special currents containing Cosmic Energy. If anyone below the Skyfather Level came here, they would probably be ground into dust by these special currents in an instant!

Cosmic Energy, which was exceedingly precious within a Singular Universe, could be found almost everywhere here.

However, for Li Congxin now, Cosmic Energy could no longer bring about a qualitative increase in his strength. At most, it could replenish his expenditure during battle.

Moreover, the Cosmic Energy here was exceptionally violent. Even with Li Congxin’s current strength, absorbing and utilizing it was no easy task.

Not in the mood to get involved with those streams of Cosmic Energy, Li Congxin recalled the appearance of the Living Tribunal and snapped his fingers.

At the same time, a burst of cheerful music immediately rang out across the vast Hyperdimensional Space.

"Find, find, find a friend; find a good friend…"

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