MTS: Marvel and Beyond

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Template 80%

The energy of the entire planet was manipulated by Alex and forcibly infused into Peter's body. During this process, the dormant Celestial gene within Peter began to awaken and gradually perfect itself.

As the immense energy poured into Peter, his body started to break down. However, under the influence of Alex's reverse curse technique, Peter's body was immediately repaired every time it collapsed. Simultaneously, the Celestial gene within him evolved toward an even more flawless state.

At the same time, Ego felt a massive portion of his energy being rapidly drained into an invisible black hole. In just a few seconds, one-tenth of his total energy had vanished completely.

He immediately tracked the direction of the disappearing energy and saw Alex leisurely siphoning off his energy while Peter's Celestial gene awakened under the influx of power.

"No! You damn thieves!" Ego roared.

Abandoning his attack on Rocket and the others, Ego attempted to stop Alex from further draining his energy. This energy had taken him millions of years to accumulate!

However, just as he moved, Rocket and the others intercepted him. Despite his immense strength, Ego, not yet fully awakened, was unable to break through their blockade quickly, especially against their formidable Devil Fruit powers.

Another dozen seconds passed, and Ego felt another two-tenths of his energy disappear. The loss drove him into a frenzy.

The overwhelming emotional turmoil, combined with Alex's relentless energy siphoning, finally triggered Ego's full awakening as a Celestial.

The ground cracked open as countless energy tendrils, each as massive as mountains, erupted skyward, twisting and writhing in the air.

Ego's energy body rapidly grew in size, fully transforming into a colossal energy form hundreds of meters tall.

Now fully awakened, Ego became an overwhelming force. Rocket and the others, who had been holding their ground, were no longer his match. Even the strongest among them, Drax, was overpowered.

Drax activated his tattoos, unleashing power surpassing that of Thanos, the Titan of Titans, and reaching Odin's level. Yet, even with this strength, he was swatted away by a single blow from Ego. Drax flew out of the palace, smashing through a mountain dozens of kilometers away.

Finally, Ego broke through the blockade and approached Alex. His towering energy form reached out like a mountain, aiming to crush Alex beneath it.

"Thieving brat, stop it! That's my energy!" Ego bellowed in rage.

But no matter how furious he was, Ego was still just a Celestial. And against Alex, it made no difference.

Annoyed by the interruption, Alex swatted at Ego dismissively.

"Stop being a nuisance."

With a simple slap powered by his vector manipulation, Alex redirected a repulsive force comparable to that of a supernova straight into Ego's energy form.

The blow shattered Ego's colossal body into fragments, the shockwave rippling outward and devastating everything in its path.

Half of Ego's planet was obliterated in an instant by that single strike.

Nearby, Rocket and the others felt the overwhelming force brushing past them. Wide-eyed, they shouted in unison: "Oh my god!"

At first, Rocket and the others thought their end was near. But in the next moment, Alex displayed an astonishing level of power.

With a casual strike, he obliterated half the planet.

"Does such a human really exist?" they wondered.

It was no surprise now that Alex had the confidence to propose annihilating all the Celestials—he truly had the power to back up such a claim.

"No! Stop it!" Ego screamed in fury.

The Celestial reformed his energy body and charged at Alex, only to be shattered again with a single slap.

After being obliterated several times, Ego finally realized he was no match for Alex. Changing his strategy, he resorted to begging:

"Mighty one, please spare me! I will serve you as my master!

You're transferring my energy to Peter, presumably to create a strong subordinate to share your burdens. But why not choose me? I've survived for millions of years, my control over energy is far more precise than Peter's, and my combat ability and knowledge far exceed his!"

But his pleas were futile.

Alex, clearly annoyed by Ego's rambling, calmly immobilized the remaining half of the planet. Once the area fell silent, Alex spoke again:

"No, you're wrong. In the end, everything I've done is just because I find it fun."

Ego's energy form trembled violently, reflecting his rage and despair.

To kill a Celestial, a being as grand as himself, just for amusement—such absurdity was maddening.

But there was nothing Ego could do. Even speech was beyond him now as Alex confined the entire planet, draining every ounce of energy into Peter.

When the planet's energy was finally depleted, Ego could no longer create energy forms. The core at the heart of the planet also fell silent.

With a gentle stomp, Alex sent a twisting vector force into the planet's core, shattering it completely.

In the next moment, the planet began to disintegrate. Large sections of land broke apart and floated away into space as debris.

By this time, Alex had already teleported himself, Rocket, and the others back to their spaceship.

The group stood at the viewing port, watching Ego's planet crumble into dust and fade into the vast expanse of the cosmos.

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Afterward, everyone gathered around Peter, eager to witness the changes in him.

Peter raised his arm, flexing his fingers as he carefully sensed the immense energy within him.

With just a thought, a vast surge of energy erupted from his body, moving effortlessly under his control.

He even had a sudden realization: if he unleashed his full strength, he could destroy an entire planet with ease.

After taking a moment to adjust to his newfound power, Peter turned to Drax.

"Drax, let's spar. I want to test this power," Peter said with determination.

Drax, as expected, didn't hesitate to accept.

"Oh, my dear Peter, let's see how strong you've become now. Judging by your new form, I'd say you'll last much longer than before!"

The two made their way to the ship's spacious training room and began their battle.

Peter, recalling Ego's guidance, channeled the energy within him to strengthen his body. Trading punches with Drax, their duel became a test of raw power and precision.

Ripples visibly spread from the point where Peter and Drax collided, radiating outward.

When these ripples hit the surrounding metal walls, they tore the ultra-high alloy apart—a material that made up the interstellar flagship's structure.

This wasn't surprising, though. Both fighters had now stepped into the realm of All-Father-level powerhouses.

Particularly Peter, who had fully awakened the Celestial gene within him and absorbed Ego's energy reserves accumulated over millions of years. His strength now likely surpassed Odin and the Sorcerer Supreme, approaching a level comparable to universal-class beings.

In a direct clash of raw power, Drax was sent flying, crashing through the walls and tumbling into outer space.

Peter emerged victorious.

Alex had anticipated this outcome. With a casual wave of his finger, he teleported Drax back from space, then reversed the surrounding spacetime.

The damaged ship's cabin and the shattered debris reassembled before their eyes, restoring everything to its original state within seconds.

After this sparring session, the hierarchy of strength among the crew had shifted.

The strongest was no longer Drax the Destroyer but Peter, the once-sassy galactic thief. He had now fully transformed, becoming the most powerful All-Father-level being in the universe—strong enough that even an awakened Thor would stand no chance.

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Once everything settled, Peter was still brimming with energy. The immense power he had gained filled him with a restless desire to act.

Turning to Alex, he asked eagerly, "Alex, what's next? I feel incredible! I could probably take down an entire civilization by myself!"

Alex smiled slightly and replied, "Alright, let's fulfill that wish. We'll head to the Kree Empire. You'll defeat their fleet and demand more ships from them."

Peter's expression froze, and he stammered, "Uh, Boss Alex... I was just joking! I mean, I think we're better off working together. I'm not really capable of taking on an entire civilization alone."

But Alex smiled warmly and said, "I know you were joking. But I'm not."

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Alex had already decided on the next steps in his plan: to conquer the universe and bring every power under his command.

He would unify languages and standards of measurement, establishing himself as the Cosmic Emperor of the universe.

The first stop was the Kree Empire—either to bring them to heel or to destroy them. Afterward, he would track down Thanos and settle their past grievances.

Next would be other cosmic powerhouses like the High Evolutionary and the Elders of the Universe. Finally, he would eliminate the Celestials entirely and establish dominion over Earth.

Imagine, when Alex descended on Earth with thousands of warships, how would the Sorcerer Supreme and Nick Fury respond?

As the ship glided through space, Alex didn't waste time. Besides enjoying the breathtaking views of the cosmos, he continued honing his skills, leveling them up steadily.

Lower-level abilities gained experience more quickly and required fewer resources to improve. So, even without targeted training, these skills advanced faster than higher-level ones.

[Mirror Dimension EXP +1]

[Mirror Dimension EXP +1]

[Mirror Dimension EXP +1]

...

Ding!

[Congratulations, your skill Mirror Dimension has leveled up!]

[Mirror Dimension Lv4 (1/5000): Create a permanently stable dimensional space. Current maximum size: approximately equal to the Solar System.]

The upgrade to Lv4 brought Alex an unexpected surprise: the ability to create a permanently stable dimensional space at this scale.

Upon processing this newfound memory, Alex immediately opened a portal back to his Pocket Dimension. Within that space, he unleashed the upgraded Mirror Dimension skill.

A low hum filled the air as subtle vibrations spread throughout the Pocket Dimension. The residents, including Selina, felt the waves and observed the rapid expansion of what was once a confined space.

Within seconds, the dimension stretched beyond their sightlines.

Selina, already accustomed to Alex's feats, reassured newcomers like Luffy and Nami, "Don't worry. This is just the master expanding the space again. As his strength grows, this dimension also expands. It used to be no bigger than a town. Now..."

She gazed into the far distance. "It's probably as large as Earth now."

Nami, familiar with concepts like Earth and multiverses from her time in the Pocket Dimension, was awestruck. "Does this mean Alex can now create worlds as vast as ours?"

Luffy, however, was thrilled. To him, following Alex wasn't about understanding; it was about chasing adventures beyond his imagination. And Alex's power always exceeded expectations.

When the vibration subsided, the Pocket Dimension had expanded to Solar System size.

At this scale, it no longer felt appropriate to call it a "Pocket Dimension." The upgraded Mirror Dimension had transformed it into a Dimensional Universe—a full-fledged alternate reality.

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The energy from the Power Stone further enhanced the Dimensional Universe's core energy quality. This accelerated Alex's Fusion Template with the Root's Mystic Eyes to an astonishing 80% synchronization rate.

Ding!

[Template Fusion: 80% Complete]

[New Skill Acquired: Root Lv1]

[Root Lv1 (1/100): Perceive and connect to the root of existence. Understand and manipulate the universe's foundational rules.]

The skill provided Alex with a newfound perception of the universe's underlying fabric, allowing him to manipulate its fundamental laws.

Gravity: Alter its strength or direction.

Light Speed: Adjust the speed of light.

Mass: Change an object's inherent mass.

Unlike Vector Manipulation, which twisted the rules forcefully, Root allowed Alex to align with them seamlessly.

Though its destructive capacity was less than Vector Manipulation, Root consumed less energy and sustained changes for extended periods. Even at Lv1, Alex could alter universal rules for months with minimal effort.

Moreover, Root could stack with Vector Manipulation and amplify all other abilities, boosting Alex's overall strength by 20%.

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As Alex trained, news of his exploits spread across nearby galaxies. The looming presence of his fleet unnerved every faction in the region.

When it became clear that Alex was heading toward the Kree Empire's capital, Hala, in the Magellanic Cloud, the reactions were mixed.

The Skrulls and Shi'ar Empire: Celebrated the news, delighted that Alex might weaken the Kree, a long-time rival.

High-alert protocols were immediately activated. Some officials fumed at Ronan the Accuser, blaming him for provoking a foe of Alex's magnitude.

Others dismissed the rumors, convinced they were exaggerated.

"How could a mere Terran possess such destructive power? Destroying planets? Controlling lightning and fire? Even Thanos fears him? Preposterous! If even the mighty Kree cannot achieve such feats, how could a primitive Earthling possibly succeed?"

They eagerly awaited Alex's arrival, determined to prove their superiority by crushing him and cementing their place in galactic history.

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