Galactus’ Fist

"Are you going to kill every Thanos?"

Thanos’ expression changed drastically. If anyone else had said that, he would not have cared, because it was simply impossible. But the Blood God had always kept his word.

Thinking of something, Thanos asked in bewilderment, "Wait, you’re not a Creator God yet?"

I’m a mighty Creator God, yet you beat me like a dog—and now you’re telling me you’re not a Creator God? Are you sure you’re not joking with me?

Death shook Her head. She had known about this long ago. Honestly, the Blood God was absolutely the greatest oddity in the multiverse.

"That’s right. I’m not a Creator God. I’ve been trying to figure out how to become one."

Wang Bert shrugged and said, "Your method and Wanda’s method don’t suit me. The Five Creator Gods’ method doesn’t suit me either. I searched for a long time before finally finding a viable path."

Wanda and Thanos’ method was to fuse with their counterparts from other universes. The problem was that Wang Bert was a transmigrator; he had no other selves—Bert Wang from other universes did not count.

As for the Five Creator Gods’ method, it was to become part of the universe’s laws. That did not suit Wang Bert either. He wanted to be a person, not a deified rule.

"So my defeat wasn’t unjust. It wasn’t that I was weak—it was that you, Blood God, were too strong."

Thanos sighed and did not ask any further questions. He said, "Blood God, I don’t know what you intend to do, but I hope you can spare Death. She was only carrying out Her duty. She isn’t a bad person."

Wang Bert rubbed his nose. He did not particularly care whether Death lived or died. The question was whether Death would be willing to leave him.

It could not be helped. He was simply too outstanding. Death was getting a little addicted.

Death could not help glancing at Thanos. No wonder Her counterparts in other universes liked using Thanos as a tool. This simp was just too useful.

"Thanos, farewell. If there’s a next life, don’t be a simp again."

Wang Bert said no more. He spread out his hand and extracted Thanos’ weakened soul from his body.

Thanos still wanted to say something, but Wang Bert’s heart stirred. Seawater from the Mind Sea appeared out of nowhere and poured endlessly into Thanos’ soul, rapidly erasing his sense of self.

Thanos was filled with unwillingness. At that moment, Death suddenly said, "Thanos, I bear witness to your death."

Death’s words calmed Thanos. He nodded to Death, closed his eyes, raised his head, and accepted his death.

A minute later, Thanos had completely fallen. However, Wang Bert kept both his body and soul. These were Creator God-level materials and could not be wasted.

The moment Thanos died, the Resentment Universe immediately began to collapse. This universe had been created for Thanos. Now that he was dead, the universe had naturally reached its end.

Wang Bert returned to the Mind Sea carrying Thanos’ arm, which had reverted to its original form after death, and his soul. Countless drops of seawater thanked Wang Bert at the same time.

"No need to thank me. I help you, and you help me."

Wang Bert smiled faintly. His consciousness entered a deeper layer of the Mind Sea and merged closely with it.

"You didn’t take this chance to leave? You merged with the Mind Sea instead?"

Death was greatly surprised. At this moment, the entire Mind Sea was grateful to Wang Bert. If he wanted to leave, it would have been easier than ever.

"Earth’s problems haven’t been resolved yet, so I can’t leave. Besides, the Mind Sea and I are fated to be together."

Wang Bert smiled, then stored Thanos’ arm in his small space to complete the body he had collected earlier. This Creator God shell would be extremely useful.

After doing that, Wang Bert threw Death’s head into the Mind Sea, blinding Her senses. Death simply had no hands; otherwise, She would definitely have given Wang Bert the middle finger. Was this any way to treat a Creator God?

"Main body, prepare to receive Thanos’ soul—a Creator God soul."

Wang Bert contacted his main body. The main body said, "Wanda and I will team up to make the Mind Seas of the two universes resonate. When the time comes, transmit Thanos’ soul over. By the way, do you need any more help over there?"

"No need. I’m confident I can resolve the remaining problems."

Wang Bert smiled. This trip to the Future Universe had indeed run into some trouble at first, but from the moment Thanos fell, nothing was a problem anymore.

He was the Invincible King.

"Good."

The main body was very satisfied. He said, "The resonance has begun. Send Thanos’ soul over."

Wang Bert did as instructed. Thanos’ soul suddenly vanished. Then Wang Bert let out a breath and turned his gaze toward Golden Rice Star. It was time to deal with Arishem. Besides, Old Tony’s secret needed to be exposed. This matter had been delayed for far too long.

In the Main Universe, Wang Bert received Thanos’ soul and smiled. "Thanos, I’ve treated you well enough. I even let you return to your roots."

Wanda mocked, "If you really wanted to treat him well, you should have taken him with you to find Death, then gotten intimate with Death right in front of him. Only then would he truly rest easy, because he’d know you would take care of Death for him."

"Are you trying to make sure he dies with his eyes open?"

Wang Bert complained, "Wanda, don’t worry. Death isn’t like you. I was just having some casual fun. If you don’t want me to, I won’t see Her again."

Wanda knew Wang Bert was telling the truth, because Wang Bert truly loved her. More importantly, he was a scumbag. Abandoning women after winning their hearts was perfectly normal to him.

"I’m not that petty."

Wanda said, "How are you planning to use Thanos’ soul?"

"I’ll use the Isotope Concept within Thanos to resonate with every Thanos in every universe, then turn all of them into me."

Wang Bert smiled. "Since I don’t have clones, I’ll create them myself!"

Wanda somewhat understood. "You’re going to do the opposite of me?"

"That’s right, Wanda. I need a few days of secluded cultivation. You handle the wedding preparations first."

Wang Bert said, "Once I emerge from seclusion, I’ll become a true Creator God."

Wanda asked, "You can become a Creator God in just a few days?"

"A few days will be enough."

Wang Bert was all smiles. As long as he found the right direction, becoming a Creator God would not be difficult for him. After all, he already possessed Creator God-level strength.

"Fine."

Wanda nodded first, then asked suspiciously, "Wait, you didn’t develop this advancement method so you could pick up girls more effectively, did you? So you could get every girl in the multiverse?"

Wang Bert laughed loudly. He stepped forward, kissed Wanda, and said, "Wanda, you really do understand me."

"At least try to explain yourself."

Wanda complained. Her fiancé was about to go from being a universe-level scumbag to a multiverse-level scumbag. How very congratulatory. How very congratulatory.

"Why explain? This is just who I am!"

Wang Bert smiled. His body returned to the depths of Earth to begin secluded cultivation. Wanda laughed helplessly. Right, this was who he was. He would never change.

Wanda sighed. She had simply been too young back then.

On Golden Rice Star, the battle continued. Overall, Earth’s side held the advantage. Whether it was the awakened Eternals or the Super Heroes, they were nearly done completely defeating their opponents.

As for Arishem, He was still being besieged by over a hundred Stranges. While barely holding on, Arishem drew power from the other Celestial Group members. He was almost across that threshold.

At the same time, miniature Arishem and Tony fought fiercely in the air like two streaks of light. Miniature Arishem could use all the Eternals’ abilities, while Tony could continuously create new devices. They traded blows, but Tony gradually began to gain the upper hand.

That was right, Tony was beginning to gain the upper hand. He laughed. "Your openings are getting bigger and bigger, Arishem. Before long, you’ll die by my hand."

Tony possessed the concept of analysis. The longer the battle dragged on, the greater his odds of victory, because he could create all kinds of devices specifically designed to counter Arishem.

Miniature Arishem was somewhat enraged. He fused Ikaris and Gilgamesh’s abilities, forming crimson gauntlets, then blasted toward Tony at light speed.

Tony controlled Nanoparticles to form a device shaped like a sandbag. Miniature Arishem’s fist struck the sandbag, and all its force was absorbed.

Miniature Arishem refused to give up. His fists wildly assaulted the sandbag. He moved so quickly that it seemed countless streaks of light were bombarding it.

Though those streaks of light could destroy a small planet, the sandbag remained unchanged, absorbing every bit of force.

"This device was created by imitating Bert’s ‘returning the other’s way unto them.’ In this world, intelligence is the most powerful thing."

Tony smiled faintly and controlled the sandbag to transform into a gauntlet over his fist. Then he threw a punch. The heavens and earth shattered, space-time broke apart, and miniature Arishem, wearing an expression of disbelief, was reduced to ashes amid the surging force.

"That felt great. No wonder everyone likes close combat. It feels completely different from firing lasers from afar."

Tony looked smug. In contrast, Arishem’s expression changed. His avatar had actually been destroyed by Tony? That was completely unscientific! I can’t delay any longer.

Though He had not yet absorbed enough power, Arishem gritted His teeth and forcibly ascended toward the Creator God level. His aura surged wildly as countless golden lights bloomed in the air, suppressing the hundred-plus Stranges for the first time.

"Sorry, you’re too late. Everyone, come back."

Strange grinned viciously and recalled all his avatars. Immediately afterward, his body rapidly expanded. In the blink of an eye, he became a super giant as large as Arishem.

Then Strange’s fist lit up with dazzling purple light. He roared and punched toward Arishem. There was no trickery in this punch, only power so overwhelming that even the universe trembled.

This punch was a world-destroying fist, Galactus’ Fist, a Creator God’s fist. Once unleashed, space-time collapsed and the surroundings rapidly turned into chaos.

"How is this possible? You actually dared to steal Galactus’ power?"

Arishem was dumbfounded. In fact, not only Him—even ancient gods such as Vishanti were stunned. That took some nerve. Strange had dared to steal even a Creator God’s power?

While shocked, ancient gods like Chthon felt much more balanced. After all, even Galactus had had his power stolen by Strange.

"I can’t lose. I have to kill Iron Man and save the universe."

Arishem completely threw caution aside. He roared and used the concept of creation to create one of Galactus’ arms. Then He swung His fist, shattering space-time all the way as He met Strange’s fist head-on.

In this situation, only risking everything could offer even a sliver of survival.

"Damn it, run!"

As space-time collapsed, everyone except a handful of ancient gods and powerful beings who possessed concepts fell into a daze. Tony cursed, then rapidly moved the Super Heroes away with Captain Marvel, Thor, and the others.

The eight ancient god-level Eternals also hurriedly transferred away the awakened Eternals. As for the puppet Eternals, they had no time to care about them.

Thor used a lightning net to ensnare several Super Heroes. As he fled Golden Rice Star, he shouted, "Isn’t this too ridiculous? What did Strange take? And where can I buy it?"

Captain Marvel bound several Super Heroes with Space Energy and shouted, "Is he insane? If that punch lands, Golden Rice Star will definitely collapse. It might even affect Earth."

"He was already insane. Damn it, why am I not the insane one?"

Tony said sourly. Why was it always someone else getting the spotlight? He wanted to be the protagonist too!

He had finally destroyed Arishem’s avatar, yet not only did he receive no applause, he had to run for his life. Tony was suffering, but Tony said nothing.

Old Tony was suffering too. After the Anti-Blood God Armor had been injected with Thanos’ genes, a severe conflict had erupted. He had no choice but to work with Friday to suppress Thanos’ genes with all their strength and gradually fuse them into the Anti-Blood God Armor.

Yet at this critical moment, Strange and Arishem both unleashed their ultimate moves. Once their fists collided head-on, everything around them, including Golden Rice Star, would be reduced to ashes.

When that happened, Old Tony would not escape disaster either. Damn it, was Strange here to save him or kill him?

"And those Super Heroes—weren’t they so passionate and righteous earlier? Why isn’t a single one of them coming to save me now?"

Old Tony could not spare attention for anything else. He fully activated the Space Stone so he could escape Golden Rice Star.

Old Tony’s body had long reached its limit. Now that he was forcibly activating the Space Stone, blood poured from his mouth as if it cost nothing. At the same time, countless cracks appeared across the Anti-Blood God Armor, making it seem like porcelain that could shatter at any moment.

Under the pressure of death, the Titan genes gradually became docile. Old Tony was overjoyed and accelerated the fusion, striving to completely merge with Thanos’ genes.

At that moment, the two Galactus’ Fists finally collided. There was no sound, but everything around them—including the air, the planet, and space-time—turned into chaos, into nothingness.

Very quickly, Golden Rice Star was completely erased, leaving only a faint mass of chaos behind. Wang Bert shook his head and used the power of the Mind Sea to block the chaos, preventing it from eroding Earth and disturbing Earth’s people while they ate.

That was right, Earth’s people were eating while watching the live broadcast of Golden Rice Star in the sky. It was much better than a movie—they did not know that without Wang Bert, they would have become part of the movie.

In the void, Tony and the others who had escaped could not help sighing in relief. If they had still been on Golden Rice Star, they would certainly have died.

Tony set down the other Super Heroes and asked unhappily, "Is that magician really that powerful?"

"Clearly, he is. I never expected him to be this powerful. I truly have to look at him in a new light."

Captain Marvel said in amazement. Thor also said, "That’s right. He’s incredibly powerful. He has even reached the Creator God level."