It Exploded

"Are you really children, or just pretending to be?"

Sersi looked at the four children and asked suspiciously. She had always been soft-hearted and was unwilling to attack children.

"Of course we’re real. But you don’t need to hold back, because we’re here to destroy your planet. Besides, you’re no match for us."

The four Franklins wasted no time. They raised their hands in unison, and four small planets rapidly appeared overhead. Space and earth could not withstand the pressure of the planets and swiftly began to collapse.

"This is bad."

Sersi and Captain Marvel’s expressions changed. No longer caring that their opponents were children, they attacked at once.

Los Angeles. Strange, who had been throwing his weight around with the support of five Vishanti, wore a grave expression for the first time. Looking at the yellow figure opposite him, he said bitterly, "Master, why did you become like this?"

The person facing Strange was none other than the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One. However, unlike the Ancient One of this universe, the alternate-universe Ancient One’s face was covered in strange dark markings. One look was enough to tell she was no decent person.

"Among so many parallel universes, it isn’t strange for there to be a Dark Ancient One, just as there is a Dark Strange."

Ancient One smiled wickedly and said, "I am one of the failures among the Ancient Ones. To protect Earth, I went to the Dark Dimension, intending to perish together with Dormammu. In the end, I fused with Dormammu and became the new ruler of the Dark Dimension."

"Since you’re the new ruler of the Dark Dimension, why are you attacking Earth?"

Strange asked in confusion, "If you wanted someone, shouldn’t you have gone after Dormammu?"

"I already did. I devoured that Dormammu."

Ancient One smiled. "Strange, I’m not here to destroy Earth. I’m here to save it."

Strange was stunned. "Save Earth?"

"That’s right. Earth is about to undergo fusion, and when that happens, all life will be randomly erased."

Ancient One nodded and said, "There is only one way to avoid that: bring them all into the Dark Dimension and turn them into dark puppets."

"What difference is there between becoming puppets and being erased?"

Strange sneered. "Master, I respect you, so I will inherit your will and protect Earth with everything I have."

"Then let me see how much of my skill you learned."

Ancient One shook her head. The sky abruptly turned pitch-black as the Dark Dimension officially descended.

Strange took a deep breath and respectfully bowed to Ancient One. Then, he condensed a Space Blade, preparing to defeat his former master.

Wakanda. Under Hela and Thor’s successive attacks, Odin, who had already been severely injured, finally could not hold on any longer. Covered in blood, he leaned against the Six-Legged Celestial Horse.

Odin showed no anger. Instead, he said with relief, "You’ve finally grown up."

Thor said sincerely, "Father, leave. Take your people and return to your Asgard. Don’t come back again."

Odin shook his head. Looking at Hela, he asked, "Hela, you won’t kill me either?"

"I never intended to kill you from the start. I’m no longer the Hela I used to be. Now, I’m just the owner of a stinky tofu shop. New Yorkers call me the Stinky Tofu Fairy Queen."

Hela smiled. Thinking of something, she turned to Loki and said, "She might not feel the same way."

Loki snorted. "You make it sound like I’m some unfilial daughter."

"If you aren’t an unfilial daughter, then who is?"

Hela and Thor sneered at the same time. Loki rolled her eyes and shouted, "I can spare you too, but you have to pass the throne of Asgard to me. I have a way to save Asgard’s people."

Loki really did have a way. She would go beg the Blood God, then have him slaughter Asgard and collect the souls for resurrection.

"You really have a way?"

Odin’s eyes lit up. Just as he was about to say something, three streams of rainbow light descended from the sky. Immediately afterward, three Odins riding Six-Legged Celestial Horses appeared before them, each more imposing than the last.

"Fuck."

Hela and Thor cursed at the same time. They might not have been able to handle even one Odin, and now there were three?

"Looks like your luck is terrible. So is mine."

The heavily injured Odin sighed. The other three Odins would definitely not spare him. There was no doubt about that.

"Sister, Loki, it seems the three of us siblings will die here this time."

Thor sighed and turned around, only to find that Hela was the only one left. Loki had disappeared again.

Inside the Defense Shield, Loki sighed repeatedly. Her luck had been awful lately. There were actually so many Odins. This time, she would probably really die.

Black Panther stared blankly at Loki. Was his Defense Shield made of paper? She came and went whenever she pleased?

"You’re the one who’ll die here. I’m only a consciousness."

Hela shrugged and said, "Foolish little brother, I’ll see you off."

"Then thank you."

Thor smiled without the slightest hint of fear. He was no longer that dead fat guy from before. He was Thor, the symbol of courage.

At Avengers Base, Friday warned, "A large number of alternate-universe visitors are approaching, including villains such as Green Goblin and Abomination."

"We’re finished. Everything has completely collapsed."

Nick Fury stared at the screen and cursed loudly, "Several million people have already died, and there will be even more next. What are you still hesitating for?"

The Super Heroes fell silent. After a moment, Tony said, "I can’t take this guy down. I agree to carry out the Blood God’s plan."

Steve also said, "I agree. Even if Tina, Kingo, and I team up, we still can’t beat Phoenix."

Natasha shouted, "Start already! The Black Widow Corps has suffered terrible losses."

"Carry out the Blood God’s plan."

Captain Marvel said while panting. Those four little brats were simply too difficult to deal with.

"I have no objections."

Strange wiped the blood from his face and spoke. Old ginger really was spicier. Dark Ancient One was far too terrifying.

"Help!" This was Loki shouting.

"Looks like everyone agrees."

Nick Fury took out the Blood Stone Wang Bert had left behind and shouted, "Blood God, please destroy Earth."

"You really do sound like a supervillain."

Wang Bert laughed and said, "No rush. Let them fight a little longer."

Nick Fury froze, then hurriedly said, "Fight a little longer? Blood God, several million people have already died. If this continues, the casualties may exceed a hundred million."

Wang Bert said, "Don’t worry. I’ve already collected their souls. It doesn’t matter how many die, because they will be resurrected."

"You collected them all?"

Nick Fury was overjoyed. "As expected of the Blood God. You always handle things so reliably."

Wang Bert said, "Tell everyone to go all out and fight the enemy to the death. Once everyone from the four universes has entered Earth, I’ll wipe them out along with Earth in one stroke.

"Also, tell them not to fear death. I’ll collect their souls in time and resurrect them."

"Good idea, Blood God. I know what to do."

Nick Fury’s eyes lit up. He relayed the Blood God’s words to everyone, and they immediately brightened. Those several million people had not truly died. That was wonderful.

"The Blood God is the Blood God. He never disappoints."

Tony shouted, "I’ve never died before. This is the perfect chance to have some fun. Blood God, remember to set my age to eighteen."

"I’m eighteen too."

Black Widow shouted. A chorus of boos sounded through the channel. Those two really had no shame.

With Wang Bert’s guarantee, everyone completely cast aside their reservations and fought the enemy in bloody battle.

Over the next six hours, more and more villains entered Earth. Countless cities across the Americas, Europe, and Africa were destroyed, and over a hundred million people around the world were declared dead.

At the same time, Falcon died in battle, Winter Soldier died in battle, Nick Fury died in battle, Thor died in battle, Loki died in battle, Ant-Man died in battle…

During this process, Dr. Banner successfully completed his Biological Armor and killed dozens of major villains in succession, thoroughly proving himself.

In addition, Spider-Man resonated with Spider-Men from other universes, greatly increasing his strength. Unfortunately, he was too soft-hearted and was ambushed by the young Green Goblin, dying miserably on the spot. Even his corpse was sunk into the sea.

Iron Man Tony Stark’s battle with the Sentinels nearly reduced America to ruins. In the end, the two perished together, and the massive explosion shattered the Americas.

Although some Super Heroes were still putting up desperate resistance, everyone could see that Earth’s fate was sealed. Its complete destruction was only a matter of time.

On the main ship, Female Kang the Conqueror said smugly, "These Super Heroes are truly overestimating themselves. No matter how powerful they are, they can’t possibly defeat four universes."

"Of course. The Blood God will act soon."

Nemesis said, "If he doesn’t act soon, Earth will become history. To be honest, I’m already surprised he has endured this long."

"If I’m not mistaken, he has probably guessed something, which is why he has delayed acting."

Female Kang the Conqueror said, "If he acts now, he can indeed save Earth. But without preparation, he can’t stop you at all. Earth will still be destroyed then."

"So he is hesitating. However, in the end, he will definitely act."

Nemesis said, "Because that’s the kind of person he is. If he didn’t care about Earth, there wouldn’t have been so much trouble. His true body would have forcefully descended long ago."

"Once he acts, we will have this battle in the bag."

Female Kang the Conqueror smiled. "Honored goddess, I’m going to prepare for the final fusion. Before long, only one Kang the Conqueror will remain in this universe."

"Go. You have my blessing."

Nemesis understood Female Kang the Conqueror’s meaning and nodded. Female Kang the Conqueror was delighted. She had worked herself to the bone for this blessing.

With Nemesis’s blessing, Female Kang the Conqueror would definitely become the final victor. That was why she had been sucking up to Nemesis all along.

Just then, Nemesis sensed something and abruptly turned her gaze toward Earth. The next second, the Earth’s core exploded with a thunderous boom, and most Earthlings and alternate-universe visitors alike turned to ash.

"Earth exploded?"

Female Kang the Conqueror stared at the screen in utter confusion. Hadn’t they agreed that the Blood God would act? Why had Earth suddenly exploded? Which villain was so capable? Nemesis looked astonished. "The Blood God didn’t protect Earth. He blew it up instead? Ha, I truly can’t see through him."

"The Blood God blew up Earth?"

Female Kang the Conqueror was even more confused. Was this the legendary when I get ruthless, I even kill myself? Wasn’t the Blood God supposed to be full of mercy?

"It was indeed the Blood God. He used Mental Projection to control Tiamut of the Celestial Group and make it explode at Earth’s core. Earth instantly shattered into pieces."

Nemesis said, "He truly is an unfathomable man."

Female Kang the Conqueror asked again, "So our plan has completely failed?"

"It doesn’t matter. It would have been good if it succeeded, but even without it, the Blood God is still doomed to die."

Nemesis said casually. The true purpose of Time-Space Fusion was for the Ego Stone to return to its place. Weakening the Blood God and preventing his true body from descending were merely side benefits.

With Nemesis’s power, dealing with the Blood God would be more than easy. This plan was merely an act of caution.

Nemesis said, "Speed up the Time-Space Fusion. I can’t wait to blast the Blood God to death."

"Yes, Blood God."

Female Kang the Conqueror nodded repeatedly. Since the scheme had failed, they would settle things with an open and final battle.

On the moon, the Super Heroes in both physical and soul forms looked at Earth, now transformed into a meteorite belt, with complicated expressions.

Soul-form Tony asked, "Bert, what did it feel like to blow up Earth?"

"It didn’t feel like much. It’s a pity you destroyed America. Otherwise, blowing up America would probably have felt pretty good."

Wang Bert answered calmly in the Mind Sea. It was worth mentioning that an Earth floated above the Mind Sea, and its humans were living as they normally did.

This Earth and its humans were all souls. They did not know that they had already died, and their memories began from yesterday.

When Wang Bert’s true body descended in the future, he would use a great method to turn this Earth into reality. That way, Earth’s people could easily survive this disaster.

What? Could Wang Bert lose? Heh, when had Wang Bert ever lost? "America will cry."

Tony sighed and asked, "Are all those invaders dead?"

"They’re all dead. Also, with Earth gone, the other invaders won’t come over anymore."

Wang Bert said, "I’ll resurrect you first. Get ready for the final battle."

As he spoke, beams of Light of the Mind fell onto the Super Heroes who had died in battle. Their bodies swiftly solidified and returned to normal. Tony even had his Anti-Iron Man Armor restored.

Tony asked in surprise, "Blood God, is resurrection really this simple? Also, what about my eighteen years old?"

"You’re an old man. Stop pretending to be young."

Wang Bert said, "You haven’t truly been resurrected. You are resurrected only because I believe you are resurrected. For true resurrection, my actual body must come here."

"That’s far too idealistic. I can’t understand it. I’m a firm materialist."

Tony shook his head. "Forget it. In any case, we’ve been resurrected."

"Blood God, this isn’t a suitable time for you to resurrect us, is it?"

Nick Fury asked. Nemesis’s scheme could not fool him. After all, he was an old fox.

"Don’t worry. Everything is ready."

Wang Bert smiled. "In the coming final battle, I’ll deal with Nemesis. You will deal with Kang the Conqueror and the villains he summons."

"No problem."

The Super Heroes all nodded. Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals, kings against kings. Very reasonable.

Tony said confidently, "After dying once, I feel even stronger. Bert, once we clear out the grunts, we’ll come help you immediately."

Wang Bert shook his head without speaking. Forget participating in the battle between him and Nemesis, the Super Heroes were not even qualified to watch it.

Strange asked, "Blood God, can we win?"

"Of course."

Wang Bert smiled. Everyone felt completely reassured. If the Blood God said they could win, then they would definitely win. They had never doubted that.