Chapter 328 - 165: The Reality Stone and the Mind Stone! (Part 2)

Chapter 328: Chapter 165: The Reality Stone and the Mind Stone! (Part 2)

Strange’s voice broke the brief silence. He raised his hand and drew a circle in the air, instantly unfolding a pale golden magical projection.

The projection displayed Westview, New Jersey. What should have been a tranquil small town was currently completely enveloped by a massive, abnormally brightly colored hemispherical energy field.

The boundary of the energy field resembled flowing stained glass, constantly twisting and warping. The scene inside was bizarre and grotesque, with countless human figures moving slowly like marionettes, their movements eerily stiff.

At the edge of the energy field, the S.W.O.R.D. emblem could be seen, along with heavily armed military forces completely surrounding the town under strict guard.

"A massive reality-warping illusion," Strange pointed at the projection, his brows tightly furrowed.

"Its intensity far exceeds any known magical or technological means. We analyzed the nature of the energy, and the core fluctuation frequency highly matches the Mind Stone. You could even say this is an extremely magnified and distorted Mind Stone energy field."

Wong added from the side, his expression grim. "This power is terrifyingly strong and carries a severe mental corruption. We attempted a remote investigation, but the several magical messengers we sent out were assimilated and twisted the moment they touched the energy field’s boundary, becoming a part of the illusion inside."

He swallowed hard and lowered his voice. "Inside... it’s like an independent, maddening pocket universe constructed purely from mind power. The source is highly likely the Mind Stone itself."

Strange’s eyes flickered, his tone carrying speculation. "This universe’s Scarlet Witch has already sealed herself. I suspect a more powerful, evil entity has used the Mind Stone’s power to enter this world."

Alex’s gaze locked tightly onto that twisted, colorful prison in the projection.

The Mind Stone—the gem that was once embedded in Vision’s forehead, granting him consciousness and power—had not dissipated with Vision’s death. Instead, it was being utilized by an unknown entity, triggering the mutation of the entire town.

With no news of the Reality Stone, searching for it could take an incalculable amount of time. But the Mind Stone was right in front of them. Although trapped in a dangerous illusion, the target was distinct and its location clear.

"With the trail for the Reality Stone gone cold, there’s no need to waste any more time waiting in vain."

Alex’s voice was cold and decisive. The three stones in his palm vanished instantly as he shifted his gaze from the projection to Strange and Wong.

"Westview and the Mind Stone—that is my next target."

His tone held not a shred of hesitation, nor did he need to ask for their opinions.

The moment his words fell, the deep blue light of the Space Stone lit up between his fingers. A powerful spatial force began to surge, outlining a portal within the stone chamber.

Through the other side of the portal, the twisted energy field of Westview could be faintly seen.

Alex stepped into the deep blue glowing ring. Before his figure disappeared, he left behind a single instruction:

"Keep searching for news of Banner. Wait for my return."

In the next second, his figure appeared at the border of Westview, New Jersey.

Without the slightest pause, he stepped directly into the colorful energy field.

However, the scene before his eyes was entirely different from the magical projection.

The entire town had been completely reduced to a wasteland. Houses were collapsed, the streets were littered with rubble and rotting matter, and the air was thick with the stench of blood and decay.

The sky was shrouded in murky, grayish-yellow clouds. Sunlight could not penetrate them, casting only oppressive shadows that made the whole town seem utterly lifeless.

Alex’s appearance was like tossing a pebble into stagnant water.

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