Wanda and Bella, along with Pietro, embarked on an interstellar journey. In the blink of an eye, it was already 2009.
These past few years have been relatively calm.
So calm that it feels real.
However, beneath this calm surface, a crisis is brewing, one that cannot affect or spread to Earth and remains mostly unknown.
Bi Xiao, the ruler of Fairyland, governs both Fairyland and Hell.
Even the human realm falls under his dominion, and even Asgard has acknowledged that Earth is within Bi Xiao's sphere of influence.
Fairyland, originally the Heaven Dimension, was transformed into its current state after Bi Xiao slaughtered Yahweh and all the archangels.
It has been remade into a true Fairyland, as its name suggests. It's a beautiful place with sprawling seas and interconnected floating islands that resemble satellites around a central body. Each island is like a continent, teeming with life, with lush mountains, vegetation, and lakes.
Classical palaces have been constructed on these islands.
With Thor and Loki's endorsement, the reputation and status of Fairyland have surpassed that of the former Heaven, making it a place of longing.
On Earth, Fairyland remains largely unknown.
Initially, Fairyland had only a handful of inhabitants, but it has now grown to accommodate tens of thousands.
These tens of thousands include the first batch of maids, housekeepers, and cooks from the manor. Subsequently, under Bi Xiao's deliberate manipulation, some orphans and street children, who had been tested by life, "accidentally" stumbled into Fairyland.
They were then accepted and nurtured by Fairyland.
Each was imbued with a magical core similar to that of Wanda and Pietro. Bi Xiao is not afraid of these children betraying him as the magical core subtly influences them over time.
Even if they did grow powerful enough to pose a threat, Bi Xiao could end their lives with a single thought due to the magic he bestowed upon them.
Unless these individuals completely stripped away their magic, which is impossible because the magic has already integrated into their bones, cells, and genes. Complete removal would mean stripping away their very essence, making survival impossible.
Over the years, these children have grown rapidly. From the start, Bi Xiao had carefully selected them, ensuring that they were morally sound.
Although there are occasional conflicts due to power struggles, these disputes generally stay within acceptable bounds and do not result in deadly feuds.
These children's adoration for Bi Xiao has reached the level of fanaticism.
To them, Bi Xiao is their supreme deity. Especially as they grow and read historical texts about Bi Xiao's trajectory, their reverence for him deepens.
Bi Xiao does not officially hold a divine title, primarily because he is too low-key and lacks a widespread following.
Those aware of Bi Xiao's power do not lightly bestow divine titles upon him, as doing so would be tantamount to courting death.
The title of a god comes with inherent responsibilities and abilities.
For example, Odin is the King of the Gods. This title refers specifically to the Asgardian Aesir and Vanir gods, not all deities. He is the chief god of the Aesir, with powers over time, wisdom, authority, death, war, magic, prophecy, healing, and poetry.
Similarly, Thor is the God of Thunder and Storms, wielding control over these elements.
There are other examples like Tyr, the God of War, Balder, the God of Light, and Hodur, the God of Darkness. Their titles reflect their responsibilities and powers.
Many gods belong to specific pantheons. Some are innate deities, while others inherit titles and powers from predecessors, creating a structured hierarchy.
Bi Xiao, however, does not fit into any existing framework. His methods of gaining power are fundamentally different from those of many divine pantheons, and he distances himself from them. Consequently, he has no divine title, and those who know him do not dare to assign him one.
Therefore, he is commonly referred to as the Lord of Fairyland.
Bi Xiao's strength is undeniable. Over the past few years, while constructing Fairyland and the Golden City, he has also been consolidating his own power. Additionally, he ventured into another universe and fought against a powerful being of the same level.
The battle was brief, with minimal disruption, as Bi Xiao quickly gauged his strength against another universe-level entity.
After that fight, Bi Xiao confirmed that he ranks among the strongest at the universe level.
However, he is not in a hurry to explore the multiverse for new targets.
Instead, he is perfecting his abilities and skills and refining the structure of the Golden City. Since there are still areas for growth, he intends to address these gaps first.
He prefers being the strongest within a given level, ensuring dominance over peers and preparedness for higher-level challenges. This cautious approach has always characterized Bi Xiao, even after reaching the universe level.
He understands that while the universe level is formidable, it is not the pinnacle in the Marvel Universe. In many major events, universe-level beings are comparable to super soldiers.
Yet, he has ample time to grow. Bi Xiao is a highly rational and patient hunter who never reveals his intentions until he is ready to strike.
When he does reveal his intent, his prey stands no chance.
While refining his universe-level skills and perfecting Fairyland and the Golden City, Bi Xiao also explores the multiverse, documenting various universes and identifying future targets.
His next goal lies within an extraordinarily unique universe.
This universe is the most frightening and challenging he has ever encountered, yet it promises exciting growth opportunities beneath its terrifying surface.