The dazzling explosive hurricane bullets were like beams of death. Before some of the Chitauri could even react, they were reduced to dust, vanishing into the void of space.
In a single instant, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon annihilated hundreds upon hundreds of Chitauri.
However, Finney had no time to savor the moment. After this attack, even the dullest Chitauri realized something was terribly wrong and immediately launched a counterattack.
Unfortunately, their limited intelligence could not comprehend why, after the portal had opened, it felt less like they were invading Earth—and more like they themselves were being invaded.
Even if the Chitauri were considered one of the weakest armies in the universe, they were still a cosmic army. The dense barrage of energy bullets alone was enough to make even Finney's scalp tingle.
Fortunately, while the Cosmic Cube was sustaining the dimensional gate, it did not prevent him from opening teleportation portals. With a casual flick of his wrist, a portal crackling with spatial sparks opened, swallowing all incoming fire.
In fact, if he were any stronger, and if the portal could be held open longer, he could have stalled the Tesseract entirely—even without relying on the Mind Staff.
The dimensional gate rapidly expanded, reaching a size large enough to accommodate the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in the blink of an eye.
At the same time, Finney noticed several massive Chitauri mechanical beasts detaching from the mothership and charging toward the gate.
Without hesitation, Finney guided the Blue-Eyes White Dragon straight into the dimensional gate, entering outer space. With the protection of Possessed by Evil Spirits, survival in space was not a concern—for now.
As for the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Finney had already tested it on Vormir. As long as there was oxygen, it could function without issue.
The reason he rushed into space was simple—only there could he unleash his full power.
In space, the restrictions imposed by the three Sanctums no longer applied, allowing Golden Grand Evolution to reach its maximum potential. Moreover, the Chitauri mothership was still some distance away. If he was going to make an announcement, it was better to be closer.
"Explosive Gale Shot!"
At Finney's command, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon unleashed another blast, clearing a vast area ahead. Only then did he finally prepare for the real battle.
Standing atop the dragon's back, Finney panted heavily, his mind split into three simultaneous processes: Golden Grand Technique, Breathing Technique, and Explosive Magic.
More than five months ago, on Vormir, he had threatened the Soul Stone using Explosive Magic.
At that time, he had not yet realized that Golden Grand Technique was unrestricted. As a result, he had nearly unleashed the most powerful explosive spell he had ever cast.
Unfortunately, the Soul Stone had stopped him, and he never witnessed the true power of that magic.
In the months since, although he trained daily and fought Red Skull repeatedly, he had never again gone all out.
Now, though he had just fought Loki and was somewhat exhausted, he was far stronger than he had been five months earlier—and he had also acquired his seventh skill: Breathing Technique.
So he decided that the Chitauri would take the place of Red Skull and the Soul Stone.
They would have the honor of witnessing the strongest explosive magic a mage could unleash.
"Evil and despicable invaders," Finney's deep voice echoed through the vacuum of space, "you will remember this moment forever!"
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon carried him through the storm of attacks. Even as several energy bullets struck Possessed by Evil Spirits, under the reinforcement of Breathing Technique, Finney's outstretched hand did not tremble in the slightest.
"I am the sole wielder of Explosion Magic on Earth!"
"This is my gift to you upon your arrival!"
"In the name of a mage, I bestow upon you the blessing of death!"
"Twisted and dim flames, chaotic crimson darkness,"
"Destroy all things with overwhelming power!"
"Pathetic monsters,"
"Merge with the crimson smoke!"
"Scream in suffocation to atone for your sins!"
"Pierce through!"
A massive magic circle manifested from the void, radiating a dazzling crimson glow across the universe. Amplified by Golden Grand Evolution, empowered by Kamar-Taj's magic, and sustained by Breathing Technique—
Before the spell was even fully completed, a terrifying heat permeated the surrounding space.
Finney's body trembled violently as he maintained the spell lock. No one understood the power of this magic better than he did.
"Explosion!"
he roared, completing the final incantation.
A blinding red light consumed the starry sky.
Nothing remained—only flames.
Finney had never truly understood how terrifying Earth's most powerful weapon—the nuclear bomb—was. But today, he finally grasped how terrifying his Explosive Magic truly was.
He remembered the system's description:
If one Explosion isn't enough, then use a few more.
Unfortunately, he no longer had the strength for a second spell.
After casting the explosion, Finney collapsed onto the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's back, completely drained. Had he not summoned the dragon beforehand, he might not even have been able to maintain flight.
And there was no need for a second spell.
As the Chitauri mothership was engulfed in flames, Finney finally felt he possessed real power.
Destroying a mothership single-handedly—such a feat would be respected even on a cosmic scale.
With the mothership destroyed, the remaining Chitauri forces froze midair and began falling toward the portal.
Their exoskeletons and ships relied entirely on the mothership's control. With the core destroyed, they were rendered helpless.
Worried that Erik Selvig might close the portal prematurely, Finney wasted no time and ordered the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to return.
Before leaving, he had the dragon fire one final Explosive Gale Bullet, ensuring the complete destruction of the mothership.
At this point, even if the portal remained open, it no longer mattered.
Finney had never expected his full-powered Explosion Magic to be this devastating.
He had only planned to kill as many enemies as possible in one strike and then retreat.
If he had known this would happen, he might have let Loki open the portal earlier—it would have been a free experience boost.
Thinking of how badly he had beaten Loki, Finney felt a little guilty and decided to compensate him with a Violet Chicken Wrap later.
On the top floor of Stark Tower—
Aliens continued to emerge from the portal—some were corpses Finney had already killed, while others slipped through unnoticed.
Erik Selvig watched anxiously, his heart pounding.
He desperately wanted to ignore Finney's instructions and close the portal immediately for Earth's safety.
Yet doing so felt unfair to Finney.
Fortunately, he didn't have to struggle for long.
A deafening dragon's roar echoed as the Blue-Eyes White Dragon emerged from the portal.
Without hesitation, Selvig stabbed the Cosmic Cube with the Mind Staff.
After a violent clash of energies, the portal finally closed.
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