MTS: Marvel and Beyond

Aside from the Taoist Master's Mansion, the Lü family, and the remnants of Quanxing, other major supernatural factions such as the Lu and Gao families also received news of the Wang family's destruction. Yet, none of them responded, not even the employees of Express Delivery.

The power Alex displayed in this incident was beyond anyone's imagination—comparable to a walking nuclear weapon. Such strength deterred even national authorities from intervening. Thus, the matter quietly came to an end.

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In a small inn at the foot of Mount Longhu, Alex was tirelessly opening portal after portal, striving to increase his skill proficiency.

The system interface continually refreshed with updates:

[Portal XP +1]

[Portal XP +1]

[Portal XP +1]

...

Suddenly, amidst the repetitive notifications, a new message appeared:

[Congratulations, your skill "Portal" has leveled up!]

A surge of knowledge flooded Alex's mind. His brain quickly processed and assimilated the information.

Moments later, Alex grasped the new capabilities of his upgraded skill:

[Portal lv6 (1/50,000): Expends energy to create a portal to any chosen world. These portals can now remain open indefinitely, as long as energy reserves are maintained.]

Unlike the previous level, where portals could only open to random worlds, level 6 allowed Alex to designate specific destinations. Furthermore, the portals could remain active for extended periods, enabling long-term connectivity between different worlds.

With this newfound power, Alex envisioned linking the worlds he had visited to form a Multiverse Traveler's Alliance!

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Following the upgrade, Alex checked out of the inn and returned to the Mansion. With their help, he hosted a recruitment event at Mount Longhu.

Representatives from nearly every supernatural organization attended, including the three major families and Express Delivery. The turnout was massive, with even high-ranking leaders from various factions arriving to apply.

Despite the overwhelming interest, Alex selected only a handful of candidates—primarily individuals with proven integrity from the original storyline.

Once the recruitment was complete, Alex began constructing a multiverse network using his portals.

He linked the worlds he had previously visited, establishing permanent portals in each one. Every world now had access to portals connecting to all the others.

With this, a grand multiverse network was born, with countless worlds interconnected to form the Multiverse Traveler's Alliance.

This achievement allowed characters like Luffy and his crew to freely return to the One Piece world to reunite with friends, while Zhang Chulan and others explored new worlds and marveled at their wonders.

In no time, individuals from various worlds began traveling across dimensions, fostering cultural exchanges and sparking fascinating collisions between civilizations and power systems.

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After completing the multiverse network, Alex opened another portal and vanished from the Outcast world. He was off to explore new adventures in another realm.

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As he stood at the crossroads of endless possibilities, Alex hesitated briefly, pondering his next destination.

Countless worlds called out to him, each with its allure. But after some thought, he settled on the Harry Potter world.

Despite being a magical world, the magic of Harry Potter was uniquely different from that of other worlds. It lacked overwhelming destructive power but excelled in other subtle ways, functioning almost like a form of will-manipulation.

This particular quality reminded Alex of chaos magic from the Marvel Universe, wielded by the Scarlet Witch. Like chaos magic, Harry Potter world's magic wasn't bound to rigid effects. Instead, its essence lay in reshaping reality itself.

The Scarlet Witch's most famous use of chaos magic was when she uttered, "No more mutants," wiping out the X-gene from the universe and erasing the existence of mutants altogether.

Inspired by this, Alex decided to delve into the mysteries of chaos magic in the Harry Potter world. He sought to use chaos magic as a foundation to integrate and refine his numerous abilities.

Although Alex was already immensely powerful, the sheer number of his skills made his power somewhat scattered and unstable. By merging similar abilities, he aimed to create new, more potent ones.

This would not only raise the upper limit of his strength but also purify and stabilize it, making him a more formidable force.

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As Alex opened the portal to the Harry Potter world and prepared to step through, he was suddenly met with an intense repelling force.

It was the instinctive rejection of the world's will.

Alex paused for a moment, then used his Six Eyes to analyze the rejection. He quickly discovered what made the Harry Potter universe unique.

If worlds like Outcast or One Piece were fully developed, the Harry Potter world was like a growing seed—a world still in its early stages, floating in the chaotic sea, and showing signs of immense potential.

Judging by the quality of this "world seed," Alex speculated that once the Harry Potter world matured, it might even rival the Marvel Universe.

This realization excited Alex. At his current level, few things could stir his heart, but a young, untapped world brimming with potential? That was a rarity.

If he could grow even stronger, Alex could potentially gain the ability to devour entire worlds. By absorbing the Harry Potter world in its nascent stage, he wouldn't just gain chaos magic but also inherit the entire world's energy.

As the Harry Potter world evolved and leveled up, Alex's power would rise exponentially, with no limits until he reached a being like the One-Above-All.

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However, there was a problem. The Harry Potter world instinctively rejected beings above the single-universe level. Even single-universe entities who entered would have their powers severely diminished, losing their abilities from other worlds.

While Alex could force his way into the Harry Potter world, the strain on the world would be catastrophic.

The only reason Outcast/Hitori no Shita could bear his presence was due to Alex sealing his power and tricking the world's rules. But the Harry Potter world, with its higher potential, could detect his hidden strength, rendering self-sealing ineffective.

Fortunately, Alex came up with another solution: creating an external avatar. By splitting off a fragment of his soul, he could infiltrate the Harry Potter world.

Once inside, he could subtly manipulate the storyline, disrupt the rules, and gradually absorb the world.

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Determined, Alex returned to his dimensional hub and informed his allies that he would be retreating into seclusion for a while. Afterward, he secluded himself in his seaside villa, cutting off a fragment of his soul and sending it into the Harry Potter world. Meanwhile, his main body remained behind, methodically training and refining his abilities.

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The fragment of Alex's soul, imbued with extraordinary rank, traversed the chaotic sea, bypassed the rules of the Harry Potter world, and descended into its realm.

When Alex opened his eyes again, he found himself in a rundown courtyard. His new body appeared small and childlike—an 11-year-old, the perfect age to enter Hogwarts.

Using his mastery over space and time, Alex had ensured that despite his main body being barred from entering, this fragment could seamlessly integrate into the Harry Potter timeline. He even fabricated a detailed identity for his soul fragment to blend into the world.

Just then, a gentle voice called out nearby:

"Alex, are you here? Don't wander off! There's a letter for you!"

Alex jogged over to a middle-aged woman and grinned.

"Thank you, Aunt Lorrie."

Noticing the commotion, several other orphans gathered around, surrounding Alex. One of them shouted excitedly:

"Alex, open it! Let's see what's written inside!"

Alex carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a piece of parchment, which read:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, First Class Order of Merlin, Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot)

Dear Mr. Alex,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enclosed is a list of required books and equipment.

The term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.

Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

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One of the older, more literate orphans shook their head after glancing at the letter.

"This has to be fake. I've never heard of any Hogwarts, let alone a school of magic."

The other orphans shared the sentiment, laughing it off before dispersing, losing interest in Alex and his mysterious letter.

Alex paid no mind to their skepticism. Just as he was about to compose a reply, the orphanage director, Aunt Lorrie, approached him with paper and a pen. She smiled warmly and said:

"Writing a reply, Alex? Don't worry about what they think. This letter is real. I remember hearing about something similar decades ago—a boy named Tom received the same letter. At the time, the director was my mother, and she told me all about it.

I thought it was just a story, but now I know it's true. Alex, don't waste this opportunity. You're destined to become a great wizard."

Indeed, Alex had intentionally chosen to place himself in Wool's Orphanage, the very same Muggle orphanage where Tom Riddle, the future Voldemort, had grown up. He knew this location would catch Dumbledore's attention and provide more chances to alter the storylines of this world.

After finishing his reply, Alex handed it to the waiting owl. He fed the bird a piece of dried meat and then smiled—a smile uncannily reminiscent of young Tom Riddle's.

"Of course, Aunt Lorrie. I'll become a great wizard."

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Time passed quickly. A few days later, Alex was in his room, quietly absorbing the chaotic magic energy that lingered in the air to enhance his own magical reserves.

A sudden knock at the door interrupted him.

He paused, turning toward the sound, and opened the door to find none other than Minerva McGonagall standing there, her expression serious and her gaze sharp as she scrutinized him.

Alex immediately understood what was on her mind. She had undoubtedly been reminded of Tom Riddle upon arriving at Wool's Orphanage—exactly the reaction Alex had been hoping for.

Feigning the innocence of a child, Alex looked up at her with wide eyes and asked in a sweet, polite voice:

"Are you Professor Minerva McGonagall?"

Seeing Alex's polite and calm response, Minerva McGonagall let out a soft sigh of relief. She mentally chastised herself for overreacting.

There were only ever two Dark Lords, and not just anyone could follow in their footsteps.

Her usually stern demeanor softened as she offered him a warm, reassuring smile.

"Mr. Alex, I am Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. You'll need to purchase some school supplies, and I've been assigned to assist you in the process."

"Thank you, Professor McGonagall," Alex replied sincerely.

After receiving Aunt Lorrie's permission, Alex and Professor McGonagall headed to Diagon Alley, where they began purchasing all the necessary items for his first year at Hogwarts.

The process went smoothly, without the kind of dramatic incidents many fictional travelers often encountered. Even at Ollivanders, Alex found his wand after only two attempts—a smooth and unremarkable experience.

During their time together, Professor McGonagall noticed that Alex appeared to be a perfectly ordinary child. He displayed no extraordinary talents or abilities and was not chosen by a particularly unique wand, unlike Tom Riddle. This put her mind completely at ease.

After they finished shopping, Professor McGonagall quickly departed to assist other students, leaving Alex to return to the orphanage.

Once back at Wool's Orphanage, Alex walked through the iron gates, and with a casual wave of his hand, the heavy gate slowly creaked shut behind him. He neither used a wand nor uttered an incantation. Wandless, wordless magic came as naturally to Alex as breathing—his mastery far exceeding that of even seasoned Aurors.

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Two months later, Alex bid farewell to Aunt Lorrie and prepared to leave the orphanage.

Before departing, he quietly left a sealed envelope containing £1 million in Aunt Lorrie's room. It was a fortune in this era.

Though Alex's life at Wool's Orphanage had been brief and carefully constructed, Aunt Lorrie's care during this time was genuine, reminding Alex of his mother in his previous life.

The money, earned through subtle use of chaos magic, was a small token of gratitude. After all, he knew he would likely never return.

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Boarding a bus, Alex made his way to the train station.

At King's Cross, he stood near Platform 9¾ and spotted a couple with kind expressions looking confused, accompanied by a young girl with bushy hair.

The girl's puzzled expression immediately gave her away. Alex recognized her at once—it was Hermione Granger.

Knowing he was destined to interact with characters from the original story to alter the timeline, Alex approached with a friendly smile that radiated warmth and confidence.

"Excuse me," he said gently, "are you looking for Platform 9¾? I can help."

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