The accumulation of power, known as the principle of quantitative change leading to qualitative change, meant that over three thousand low-tier dimensional beings were a formidable force anywhere. Even the colossal high-tier dimensional entities would hesitate to provoke such a horde, as there was little to gain and a high chance of getting into trouble.
If these three thousand low-tier dimensional beings were unleashed upon the main world, they would inflict irreparable damage. Even if the Ancient One and all her disciples sacrificed themselves, they would be unable to clear out such a vast number of dimensional creatures.
Now, these three thousand dimensional beings were under Bai Qi's control. One could only imagine the terrifying power this represented.
Just as the Ancient One had guessed, Bai Qi indeed harbored plans to conquer the fringe worlds. After all, the fringe worlds were the closest to the void. Coupled with their harsh environments and numerous dimensional beings, if utilized properly, they would undoubtedly become a formidable forward base, capable of both offense and defense.
For Bai Qi to achieve his ambitions, a prerequisite was the conquest of the fringe worlds. Even if not a hundred percent, at least seventy percent control would be necessary, ensuring that the vast majority of fringe worlds fell firmly under his grasp.
To this end, Bai Qi had specifically courted the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, who constantly yearned to fight dimensional beings. However, even with her aid, Bai Qi was not entirely confident in taming this wild horse. Moreover, absorbing the energy of the Infinity Stones would allow Bai Qi to gain a more direct understanding of the fringe worlds' strength.
Unexpectedly, this absorption of the Mind Stone's energy not only met Bai Qi's expectations but also presented him with a significant boon.
Keeping the Mind Stone within his body for an extended period not only allowed him to absorb its ambient energy but, more importantly, subtly enhanced his affinity with the Mind Stone's power. This was why Bai Qi could wield it so perfectly immediately after absorbing its entire energy.
Indeed, the Mind Stone's energy was truly potent. Bai Qi's fear of the bizarre and terrifying visions vanished completely, and his soul and mental fortitude ascended to an entirely new level.
This was not all. With this immense mental power, Bai Qi was able to effortlessly control such a vast number of low-tier dimensional beings, laying a solid foundation for his expansion into the fringe worlds.
With the protection of such a large contingent of low-tier dimensional beings, not only was there no need to worry about other dimensional entities targeting this rift, but these beings, having lived in the fringe worlds for so long, had already developed a degree of resistance to dimensional storms.
Should a dimensional storm unfortunately appear near the rift, this multitude of dimensional creatures could physically block the storm's path, keeping it outside the rift. Sultan Novel Network.
While this might seem cruel, it was a necessary sacrifice for Bai Qi's grand enterprise. Furthermore, low-tier dimensional beings were abundant in the fringe worlds; as long as Bai Qi desired them, he could replenish them regardless of the cost.
Since the Mind Stone had provided such a pleasant surprise, Bai Qi decided to press his advantage and absorb the Space Stone as well.
Without delay, after making some simple arrangements, Bai Qi began absorbing the Space Stone's energy.
Unlike before, with the three thousand low-tier dimensional beings acting as his guardians in the fringe worlds, Bai Qi's surroundings were considerably calmer. Even if some suicidal dimensional beings, drawn by the scent of the Space Stone's energy, attempted to intrude, they were swarmed by the vast number of dimensional creatures under Bai Qi's control and torn to shreds the moment they approached.
Even the few lucky ones who managed to breach the dimensional creature defense line and penetrate the Shadow Kingdom were either annihilated by the restrictions Bai Qi had established or obliterated by the concentrated firepower of his fleet.
This time, the Ancient One, who no longer had to dart around patching up rifts, was also invited by Bai Qi to absorb the spatial energy emanating from the Space Stone alongside Bai Qi.
However, compared to Bai Qi, a monstrously talented anomaly, the ambient energy the Ancient One could absorb was minuscule. Still, something was better than nothing.
As time ticked by, the Space Stone's entire energy was soon absorbed by Bai Qi.
Without its energy source, the Space Stone, much like the Mind Stone before it, dissolved into starlight and vanished. Upon absorbing the Space Stone's full energy, Bai Qi gained new abilities.
This ability was similar to Bai Qi's blink, but without distance limitations. As long as Bai Qi had coordinates, he could perform extremely long-distance spatial jumps. Moreover, this jump was not limited to himself; he could also take targets within a certain range with him during the spatial jump. This range was determined by Bai Qi's mental sphere of influence.
"This is like an old lady getting into a quilt, making me laugh."
If it were before, Bai Qi might not have been able to transport many people at once. However, after absorbing the Mind Stone's energy, Bai Qi's mind had ascended to an incredibly terrifying level. If he wished, with full exertion, his mental power could encompass the entire Earth, enabling him to perform spatial jumps that would encompass the entire planet.
Of course, long-distance spatial jumping was merely a versatile application of spatial energy. There were also spatial collapse, spatial tearing, and spatial compression. As long as Bai Qi desired, spatial powers offered considerable room for development.
Having completed the absorption of the Space Stone's energy, Bai Qi did not immediately find an open space to study his newfound abilities. Instead, he contacted Chromius through telepathy, instructing him to proceed with the next phase of the plan.
It turned out that after discovering his ability to control dimensional beings on a large scale, Bai Qi had secretly assigned Chromius a new task.
Upon receiving Bai Qi's orders, Chromius immediately began directing his subordinates.
In the Shadow Kingdom, numerous异魔 (Yì Mó –异魔) manipulated large machinery. In the fringe worlds, after materials were sent over, Bai Qi's controlled dimensional beings would handle the construction.
With both efforts running concurrently, a forward outpost was quickly established in the fringe worlds.
Although the scale of this forward outpost was not immense, it marked humanity's first foothold in the fringe worlds.
Through the establishment of this forward outpost, Bai Qi could dispatch researchers to study the fringe worlds, and security would not be an issue.
Besides a small contingent of warships and 异魔 for protection, let's not forget the vast number of dimensional beings under Bai Qi's command; they themselves served as the best defense.
"So, you had all of this planned out?"
Looking at the established forward outpost in the fringe worlds, the Ancient One's expression was complex.
After all, as the Sorcerer Supreme, she had been fighting dimensional beings for countless years, always on the defensive, constantly patching up rifts that threatened to be breached by dimensional creatures. Now, look at him; he had not only fundamentally solved the problem of dimensional creatures invading the main world but had also established a forward outpost in the fringe worlds, showing every intention of taking control of the entire region.
Bai Qi smiled, patted the Ancient One on the shoulder, left her with a cryptic smile, and turned to leave with a flourish.