Chapter 134: Chapter 134: The Traveler's Ring
In the following days, Azu repeatedly recited all the interstellar travel knowledge he had learned from the Kryptonian ship, thoroughly teaching Su Rui and the other Wakandans.
During the lessons, Su Rui would often raise questions, and Azu, of course, could not answer them. In response, he would simply flash a mysterious smile, offering no explanation.
This led the Wakandan princess to misunderstand his intentions, thinking that Azu was deliberately testing her. With this, Su Rui's enthusiasm for learning soared, and her gaze toward Azu subtly changed.
Unfortunately, Azu wasn't interested in chimpanzees, let alone someone like Su Rui, who was a "slender" type. He wasn't desperate enough to be picky in his hunger.
One day, Azu finally finished imparting all his knowledge on interstellar travel. He was thinking of taking the time to study the Cosmic Cube when suddenly, a series of shocked exclamations sounded outside.
Azu hurried to the living room, where someone had opened the door, but outside, a dazzling array of colorful light filled the sky.
The cosmic gate had opened!
"Great Conqueror, what is this?" T'Challa, too, had never seen such a phenomenon and looked toward Azu in confusion.
Azu casually replied, "It seems that I'll have to leave for a while."
"While I am gone, you all must focus on studying the knowledge I've imparted to you. Strive to achieve interstellar travel as soon as possible."
He then looked at the Wakandan prince.
"Also, keep an eye on those superheroes and track their movements."
"Pay special attention to Iron Man and Captain America."
"At the same time, use Wakanda's international influence to put some pressure on these superheroes. Don't let them run rampant across the world."
T'Challa nodded eagerly. Though he had initially resisted being conquered by Azu's force, over the next period, he witnessed firsthand how Azu manipulated both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers.
Furthermore, Azu had taught Wakanda the knowledge of interstellar travel. Whether through power or wisdom, the Conqueror and Wakanda were clearly in different leagues.
Now, all that remained in T'Challa's heart was awe and no more doubt.
"Please, bring Miss Lin to me."
After Azu spoke, he went to his room to grab the suitcase containing the Cosmic Cube. Upon returning to the living room, Lin Aida had arrived.
After explaining the situation briefly, Azu took the girl and entered the cosmic gate, heading back to the Black Cloak Universe.
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Above All Dimensions
In a world beyond description, there existed a room. This room resembled a command center, filled with countless holographic screens. On one of them, a scene showed Azu leading Lin Aida through the cosmic gate.
Below the screen was a string of numbers: 820412.
Then, a voice, like celestial music, echoed, both beautiful and serene. When translated into Earth's language, it read:
"ID 820412 has completed two 'multiverse events.' Mark for special attention."
"ID 048840 has completed three 'multiverse events.' Mark for special attention."
"ID 455620 has completed five 'multiverse events.' Mark for urgent attention."
If Azu had been there, he would have seen countless screens filled with "countrymen."
Some wore azure battle suits, with flowing rainbow flags draped over their shoulders, tall women with golden hair and blue eyes. They sat on thrones, while men knelt before them, eager to kiss their feet.
Others were towering giants, hands on hips, laughing heartily while overseeing human-like ants building statues of the countrymen.
There were also strong, blue-armored rats, multi-eyed and multi-limbed aliens, demons with eyes and hair aflame.
Various figures of "countrymen" appeared on those countless screens.
And there were far too many screens to count.
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Back to the Marvel Universe
Much like his previous journey to the Marvel Universe, Azu's eyes were filled with dazzling lights as he passed through the cosmic gate. In the next moment, he found himself on a night street, where a passerby quickly walked by, glancing at him.
Azu turned around. It was the music shop where Lin Aida worked.
"We're back, Xiao Lin," Azu said.
Lin Aida asked, "Where are we now?"
"Outside the music shop. It looks like we just came out. See? The door is still unlocked."
As he spoke, Azu locked the door.
"Come on, let me walk you home."
After sending Lin Aida to her apartment in Chinatown, Azu entered the rental apartment across from hers and immediately flew out of the window.
He soared toward the Seven Towers, reaching it quickly using the first cosmic speed.
At that moment, a line of information appeared on his retina:
[The Multiverse Event "Avengers" has concluded!]
[Event evaluation and settlement in progress.]
[Evaluation complete, details as follows:]
[1. You conquered Wakanda, changed some of their beliefs, and altered their fate. You earned 'Proficiency Essence' *25, Vibranium 10 tons.]
[2. You destroyed one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s airborne carriers, along with many personnel, earning 'Proficiency Essence' *10.]
[3. You altered Clint Barton's fate, earning 'Proficiency Essence' *20.]
[4. You defeated the Chitauri army, earning an elite unit of Chitauri soldiers (suitable for space combat), a Chitauri spaceship, 'Proficiency Essence' *32.]
[5. You influenced Tony Stark's ideas, earning 'Arc Reactor' manufacturing technology.]
[6. You completed the second multiverse event, earning 14 Multiversal Crystals.]
After reviewing the results, Azu commented, "Hmm, this time I gained quite a bit of 'Proficiency Essence' and 'Multiversal Crystals.'"
"Additionally, I obtained Vibranium, a Chitauri elite unit, a spaceship, and the Arc Reactor technology."
"Some miscellaneous items too, but unlike last time, there's nothing that directly improves me."
"Still, in the Marvel Universe, I used the 'Mind Stone' for a transformation and evolution. That gain far outweighs any 'Justice Cloak' or 'Seed of Destruction.'"
"And, of course, I brought the Cosmic Cube back with me."
"This invisible gain far surpasses what the event itself offered."
Thinking about the Cosmic Cube, Azu opened the suitcase only to jump back in surprise.
The Cosmic Cube had turned into a simple, ordinary crystal block.
No light. No energy.
"What…?"
Azu slapped his forehead. "Could it be that the Cosmic Cube only works in the Marvel Universe?"
He immediately regretted his decision. If he had known, he would have focused on studying the Cosmic Cube rather than teaching those chimpanzees about interstellar travel.
"Don't panic. If I take the Cosmic Cube back to the Marvel Universe, it should regain its original effect."
Azu then sighed, covering his face. "But who knows which universe Lin Aida will take me to next."
"Do I have to take the Cosmic Cube with me every time?"
"Dammit!"
As Azu brooded over his 'stupidity' inside the Seven Towers, far away in New York, in the home of CIA Deputy Director Susan Raina, Butcher was once again face-to-face with her.
"Darling Susan, it's been so long. Why do I still see that caped bastard living his carefree life?"
"Shouldn't you have locked him up by now?"
"Or maybe let this damn news hit the headlines?"
"Hmm?"
When the deputy director turned on the lights in the living room, Butcher's presence in the shadows startled her. He smiled and continued to speak, watching her every reaction carefully.
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