Ch: 208-215
Chapter 208
"Since I can remember, 'parents' has been a foreign word."
"They abandoned me. Laimeng Uncle's sister adopted me!"
Martina explained to Bai Ye with a hint of melancholy and sadness..
Hearing what Martina said, Bai Ye nodded thoughtfully.
"Then, all these years, have you never looked for them?" Bai Ye continued to ask.
"Look for them?" Martina mumbled, pouting her lips.
"Why should I look for them? They didn't want me! Why should I try to cling to them!"
"Hmph, even without them, didn't I still grow up happily!"
Martina lifted her small face, wearing a somewhat forced smile.
However, the sparkle in her eyes couldn't be hidden.
That's right, what child can calmly accept the fact that they were abandoned by their parents?
Fortunately, the woman who found Martina was kind, allowing Martina to have a relatively happy and complete childhood.
Yet, in the dead of night, Martina would still occasionally think of her parents.
She didn't understand why her parents abandoned her.
"Enough about them. What about you? Your parents must be very powerful!"
Martina didn't want to bring up her parents again, so she asked Bai Ye with an envious look on her face.
Bai Ye was so powerful, he could even take her across the Universe.
His parents must also be incredibly powerful beings, making them enviable!
Bai Ye put his hands behind his head, leaned comfortably back in the seat, and replied carelessly:
"What a coincidence, I'm an orphan too!"
"My power is Heaven-Chosen. In the terms of my homeland, I guess you could call me a Son of Destiny!"
"You don't have parents either?!"
Martina's eyes lit up, and she excitedly leaned her head toward Bai Ye.
Hearing this, Bai Ye tilted his head and glanced at her.
This girl... she really doesn't know how to talk! I don't have parents, why are you so happy about it?
Also, shouldn't your focus be on the latter sentence?
"Uh, sorry... that's not what I meant..."
Seeing Bai Ye's expression, Martina awkwardly lowered her head, too ashamed to look at him.
The moment the words left her mouth, she realized they were inappropriate—that was too impolite!
She was just happy to meet someone with a similar fate.
She hadn't expected such a coincidence; Bai Ye hadn't met his parents either.
So the mighty Bai Ye was the same kind of person as her.
If Bai Ye knew Martina's thoughts, he would definitely curl his lip in disdain.
Girl, if you had listened clearly to that last sentence, you wouldn't be talking about similar fates.
"I get it. It doesn't matter to me," Bai Ye said, waving his hand dismissively.
Although Bai Ye didn't care, the topic was still a bit heavy for Martina.
So Bai Ye didn't bring it up again. Martina didn't want to talk for a while, and the cabin fell silent once more.
He had originally wanted to find out what kind of life form Martina was by investigating her parents, but now it seemed hopeless.
But Bai Ye wasn't in a hurry. Unraveling the truth of the Martina incident layer by layer was more interesting, wasn't it?
Clunk!
The descent vehicle slowed down, and with a soft sound, it arrived at Cybertron Planet's Main Control Zone.
The Control Room was a massive, square device, standing in the very center of the Main Control Zone, visible at a glance, and incredibly huge.
Toxitron was also visiting the Main Control Zone for the first time.
However, at this moment, the advantage of being a Cybertronian became apparent.
That is, he could share information with the Main Control Zone.
The layout map of the entire Main Control Zone appeared in Toxitron's private database in less than a second.
He transformed back into an Autobot, took Bai Ye and Martina, and entered the Control Room via facial recognition.
The Control Room looked highly technological, filled with virtual screens and control panels everywhere.
Toxitron walked up to the control panel first and started pressing things randomly.
After pressing who knows what, a tray popped out of the control panel. He turned his head to look at Bai Ye.
"Put the device in."
Bai Ye took the device and gently placed it onto the tray.
The tray retracted, and the voice of the Intelligent System Wall sounded again.
"Now detecting..."
A loading bar appeared on the large screen and quickly reached 100.
"Detection complete. Small Energy Charging Teleportation Device."
"Do you wish to activate the preset Teleportation Gate?"
Toxitron cast an inquiring glance at Bai Ye, who nodded slightly in response.
Toxitron issued the command to the intelligent system: "Activate the Teleportation Gate!"
The Intelligent System Wall immediately replied: "Teleportation channel activated."
"Please designate personnel for teleportation..."
Toxitron turned his head again to confirm with Bai Ye.
"Martina, are you staying here?"
Bai Ye did not immediately select the personnel but spoke to Martina.
"No, I am a warrior. I do not fear any challenge."
"Besides, I don't want to stay in this damned place!" Martina subconsciously glanced around.
This cold metal Planet lacked any trace of life.
It was like a ghost town; Martina definitely didn't want to stay here.
But these words were a direct shot at Toxitron's homeland. The moment they left her mouth, Martinarealized she had spoken inappropriately again.
"Uh, I spoke wrongly." Martina apologized to Toxitron with a look of regret.
Toxitron wasn't angered; he expressed understanding.
After all, herd creatures like humans dislike desolate places.
They generate an emotion called loneliness.
Of course, Autobots also experience this emotion, but not as profoundly as humans.
"Teleport everyone present, Toxitron!"
Bai Ye instructed Toxitron, who nodded upon hearing the order.
The wall began to operate, and circular glowing lines started spinning rapidly beneath their feet.
Optimus Prime left behind a Directional Teleportation Device; it only needed a little energy to activate the startup program inside the device.
The program started, and with a hum, the three vanished from Cybertron Planet.
The teleportation device transported them to another Planet far away from Cybertron.
This was a Planet dominated by a dark red color scheme.
Three blood-red glowing stars of varying sizes in the sky cast a bloody and dark hue over the entire Planet.
Beneath their feet was endless red sand. There were no buildings, only fragments of giant rocks.
Bang! "390"
The moment they teleported over, Toxitron first stumbled, then abruptly performed a single-knee kneel.
His mechanical leg slammed onto the ground like a thousand-pound weight, making a huge noise.
Bai Ye teleported over right after, then raised his eyebrows.
Because the moment he appeared, he felt his body being pressed down by external gravity.
The gravity on this Planet was significantly greater than on Earth.
Bai Ye felt it; it was about six to seven times that of Earth!
Moreover, the surface temperature was terrifyingly low, and there seemed to be no oxygen present.
It could be instantly determined that this was a Planet where carbon-based life could not survive.
Then Bai Ye looked at Martina beside him.
He had deliberately taken precautions earlier, using a Bio-Force Field to protect Martina's life without shielding her from the Planet's environmental changes.
This level of micromanagement was effortless for Bai Ye.
He wanted to see what differences Martina, who had been judged as an unknown life form by the Cybertron Wall System, possessed.
Facts proved Bai Ye's guess was correct: Martina looked perfectly fine, seemingly unaffected by the Planet or the low temperature.
"What do you feel right now?" Bai Ye asked directly.
After teleporting over, Martina was curiously surveying the surroundings.
Hearing Bai Ye's abrupt question, she was stunned and looked at him blankly.
"Feelings? What kind of feelings could I have?"
Martina tilted her head, realizing something: "Oh! I get it!"
"Are you worried that I might be scared of the environment here?"
"Relax, relax. This isn't even as scary as the horror movies I used to watch. I won't be afraid!"
Looking at Martina's silly appearance, Bai Ye helplessly rubbed his head and spoke more plainly:
"Don't you feel that your body is very heavy?"
"Heavy?"
Martina slightly furrowed her delicate brows, then bounced twice in place.
"Now that you mention it, it seems so!" Martina exclaimed with belated surprise.
She felt her body was heavier than usual, but the impact wasn't significant.
Interesting. Toxitron, facing this level of gravity, immediately went down on one knee if he wasn't careful.
Yet, this Martina girl could casually bounce twice in place as if nothing was wrong.
Unknown life form, indeed! Interesting!
"Toxitron, how are you?"
Chapter 209
At this moment, Bai Ye looked at Toxitron, who was still kneeling on one knee. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was proposing!
Toxitron slowly stood up, indicating that he was fine.
He had only knelt because he hadn't reacted immediately to the sudden change in environment.
"I feel it!"
Toxitron faced one direction, raising both arms as if to embrace something.
"Feel what?"
Martina looked at Toxitron curiously, not understanding why this guy was striking a pose to praise the Sun.
"I feel the allspark! It's in that direction!"
Toxitron replied in a deep voice, pointing in the direction he was facing.
Great, he's excited!
He hadn't felt the allspark for several years, returning to the warm embrace of his mother.
Hmm... in short, he felt like crying!
Bai Ye smiled faintly. Alright, he didn't even need to search for it himself.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
The Autobots of this World are different from those in the movies; they can sense the presence of the allspark within a certain range.
They can even absorb the energy from the allspark on their own to repair and strengthen themselves.
It seems like some influential figure in reality wanted to see Transformers battle Terminator, so they deliberately created this Universe.
The settings are definitely different from the movie version... maybe they'll run into some slightly more interesting things later.
Sensing the allspark, Toxitron was even more impatient than Bai Ye, and with a mechanical sound, he transformed back into a black SUV.
"Get in!"
Bai Ye took Martina and sat directly inside Toxitron's vehicle.
"Toxitron, do you need me to provide you with energy?"
The Planet's gravity was too high. If Toxitron wanted to drive at high speed here, it wouldn't be as simple as just exerting a few times the normal force.
"No need, I can already link to the allspark's energy!"
After saying this, Toxitron hesitated slightly before adding:
"The allspark feels wrong. I can't explain it, but prepare for a fight!"
Toxitron had sensed the allspark the moment he appeared.
But now that he was calm, Toxitron sensed an anomaly in the allspark. What was this volatile emotion?
Is Mom angry?
Bai Ye and Martina exchanged glances and both nodded, saying, "Okay!"
As Martina spoke, her hand reached for the holster on her waist, and she adjusted the weapon bag on her back.
There were no roads on the Planet, but the red sand on the surface was relatively hard, which didn't significantly affect Toxitron's driving speed.
Relying on the linked energy of the allspark, Toxitron's speedometer instantly surpassed a thousand miles, and the entire vehicle sped across the Planet!
Before long, Toxitron brought Bai Ye and Martina closer to their destination.
At the edge of his vision, Toxitron could already see a red glowing, punctate object.
That's right, that was the allspark the Autobots longed for!
But why was the allspark flashing red light?
"I see it!" Toxitron announced.
He increased his driving speed again, racing straight toward the light source.
Bai Ye saw the red dot without Toxitron needing to remind him.
Furthermore, Bai Ye saw it even more clearly using his Super Vision.
That red point of light was a metallic cube.
Red patterns surrounded it, and it was constantly vibrating. This must be the allspark!
In his previous life, Bai Ye had seen the complete cubic allspark in the movie, and it was almost identical to the one before him.
After seeing the allspark clearly, Bai Ye immediately shifted his gaze upward.
The allspark was being held in the hand of a giant red and blue colored Autobot.
And this red and blue colored Autobot was none other than the Autobot leader who hadn't appeared yet: Optimus Prime.
Seeing both targets present, Bai Ye withdrew his gaze.
Looking around him, there didn't seem to be any danger, so it looked like he wouldn't need to waste effort dealing with small fry.
Just as Bai Ye withdrew his gaze, Martina suddenly reached out and poked him.
Bai Ye turned to look at her, only to see that Martina's expression was strange and she looked uncomfortable.
Her previously rosy face was slightly pale, and faint beads of sweat were emerging on her forehead.
"What's wrong?" Bai Ye frowned, asking with concern.
"I... I feel a bit strange. I feel palpitations..."
"But it's not severe."
Martina rubbed the area over her heart; her heartbeat had quickened slightly.
She felt as if some invisible thing was slowly invading her brain and heart.
Martina didn't realize that as they got closer to the light source, her heart rate was slowly increasing.
Bai Ye glanced at Martina, then looked at the approaching allspark, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Although Bai Ye had some theories, the priority now was dealing with the anomaly Martina was experiencing.
Thinking of this, Bai Ye released his Bio-Force Field and enveloped Martina.
"How do you feel now?" Bai Ye asked after doing this.
Once the Bio-Force Field completely enveloped Martina, the presence that had been constantly invading her brain instantly vanished.
"Hoo!"
Martina let out a long breath. Her heart returned to its normal rhythm, and the palpitations slowly disappeared.
"Much better. What did you do?" Martina asked curiously.
Bai Ye chuckled, not intending to explain further, and said vaguely:
"I didn't do anything. Maybe you're just a little nervous, coming to the Universe for the first time!"
Martina was skeptical, questioning him: "Is that really it?"
She wasn't nervous right now... Bai Ye nodded perfunctorily: "Definitely!"
"Liar!" Martina rolled her eyes and ignored Bai Ye.
As the vehicle got closer to the light source, the red and blue colored Optimus Prime clearly appeared in Toxitron's line of sight.
"Optimus Prime!"
Toxitron roared excitedly, driving faster and more cheerfully!
Optimus Prime, who was sitting on the ground, seemed to sense something and looked up.
He saw a black SUV speeding toward him.
Chii!
The black SUV braked to a stop in front of Optimus Prime.
The excited Toxitron immediately flung Bai Ye and Martina out, then began transforming with mechanical sounds.
"It's Toxitron!"
Optimus Prime was slightly surprised to see Toxitron arrive, but he did not stand up.
As an Autobot from the same era, Optimus Prime naturally recognized him.
Optimus Prime then shifted his gaze to Bai Ye and Martina, who had been tossed out by Toxitron.
"Hello, sir!"
"Martina, have you been well these past few years?"
Optimus Prime looked at Martina with a nostalgic expression, as if seeing a long-lost friend reunited.
Toxitron was speechless. *I* am your old friend too! Why the preferential treatment?
"Optimus Prime, the Autobots need you, and the Earth needs you too!"
"Since you left, the Earth has already..."
Toxitron forcefully interrupted Optimus Prime's greeting.
He couldn't wait to quickly vent the tragic situation on Earth.
He carried the hope of all Autobots and humans on Earth—the hope of bringing Optimus Prime back.
At this moment, Optimus Prime waved his large hand, directly cutting off Toxitron's words.
"I know what you want to say. Is it Skynet?"
Toxitron was stunned: "You know?"
Immediately, Toxitron grew angry, and his voice involuntarily rose.
"If you know, why didn't you return to Blue Star?"
Optimus Prime's words were unexpected; he actually knew about the situation on Blue Star.
How could this not make Toxitron angry?
Both humans and Autobots were waiting for him, hoping every day that he would reappear on Blue Star.
Seeing compatriots and weaker races struggling to survive in the apocalypse—that was not what a qualified leader should do!
Facing Toxitron's accusation, Optimus Prime neither refuted nor grew angry, merely sighing softly.
"Don't rush, I will explain this later."
"All of this relates to Martina and this gentleman."
Optimus Prime had his own difficulties. Did Toxitron think he didn't want to return to Blue Star to help his companions?
It was just that as the leader, Optimus Prime had to know more and see further than the other Autobots.
Certain things restricted his freedom. Everything he did was for the sake of future peace.
"Hey, Optimus Prime, preparing such a huge blame for me the first time we meet?"
Bai Ye was displeased about being flung out of the vehicle by Toxitron.
After glaring at Toxitron, he spoke to Optimus Prime.
What did he mean that not being able to return to Blue Star had something to do with him? He had never met Optimus Prime before.
Was it appropriate to immediately shift the blame onto him the first time they met?!
"Yeah, why do you say it relates to us?" Martina also voiced her strange query.
She had known Optimus Prime for a long time, but she remembered him as not being the type of scoundrel Autobot who would shift blame!
Such irresponsible blame-shifting should be left to the King of Brakes, Trala, and some Mi electric car!
Chapter 210
"There is a reason why I am saying this."
Optimus Prime explained, though it sounded like a pointless remark.
"If you have any questions, I will answer them one by one."
"However, could you please wait until I have finished recounting the entire process before asking?"
With that, Optimus Prime self-absorbedly fell into contemplation, completely ignoring whether Bai Yeand the others agreed.
Bai Ye shrugged indifferently. Haste makes waste.
He also had many questions about this Universe, so he might as well listen to what this big guy, Optimus Prime, had to say first.
Moreover, the allspark that Bai Ye wanted was right in front of him. Could it possibly sprout wings and fly away?
Even if it did fly away, Bai Ye could capture it!
However, Bai Ye noticed that the allspark in Optimus Prime's hand seemed to be getting brighter?
Following Optimus Prime's melancholic words, the truth behind their departure years ago was slowly revealed...
Just as Bai Ye had anticipated, the development of events in this Universe ran contrary to the movie.
Optimus Prime's narrative skipped directly past the war between the Transformers Autobots and Decepticons.
In the final decisive battle between the Transformers Autobots and Decepticons, Optimus Prime and his allies achieved victory.
Following the expected procedure, the Transformers should have collectively returned to Cybertron.
But due to requests from humans and several other reasons, Optimus Prime chose to stay.
However, the human request was not the primary reason Optimus Prime stayed.
Optimus Prime's decision to stay also stemmed from a Prophet's prophecy.
"A Prophet?" Toxitron interrupted.
His large metal head tilted, slowly forming a question mark.
It was an eye-opener, folks. Having lived this long, he actually didn't know the Transformers had a Prophet. Could he be a fake Autobot?
"Don't interrupt me, Toxitron!"
Optimus Prime chastised him with some displeasure; the emotion he had just built up was almost lost.
Toxitron chose silence and continued listening to Optimus Prime's story.
Not many Transformers knew about the existence of the Cybertronian Prophet.
And Optimus Prime was one of the Transformers who happened to have the authorization to know.
The Prophet left countless prophecies, yet these prophecies were not all the same.
He predicted events that occurred across countless timelines.
Whenever the Transformers faced a major disaster, the Prophet's prophecy would manifest in time.
With the Decepticons completely wiped out, Optimus Prime was the only one left capable of seeing the prophecies.
The Prophet's prophecy was difficult for Optimus Prime to fully understand, but he was greatly shaken!
In the prophecy, he saw destruction and scenes of devastation.
He saw that the disaster originated from a mysterious entity wearing black robes and possessing immense power.
He saw the allspark outbreak and the rebirth of the Decepticons.
He saw the emergence of Skynet and the end of the Earth.
Hearing this, Bai Ye knew he had caught a rat.
Wearing black robes and possessing immense power—this was likely a member of the Crazy Gang.
He wondered if this time he could catch a Crazy Gang member whose strength was at least somewhat interesting.
Guided by the prophecy, Optimus Prime did his utmost to prevent the disaster.
The goal of the Black Robes was the allspark, and it was they who caused the allspark outbreak.
Skynet was also the work of that Black Robe!
How could Optimus Prime allow this group of unknown origin to steal the core of the Transformers? Thus, he fought against the Black Robes.
That fight raged from day to night, and then from night back to day.
They fought until mountains and rivers inverted, the sun and moon reversed, time flowed backward, and space shattered... Hearing this, Bai Ye's gaze grew increasingly strange.
He scrutinized Optimus Prime seriously, tilted his head, and mimicked Toxitron by forming a huge mental question mark.
Optimus Prime, you rascal, you're not being honest! Why did you suddenly start bragging?
The you in the movie wasn't like this!
"Ahem..."
Feeling the questioning gazes of Bai Ye and the two others, Optimus Prime's old face flushed with embarrassment, and he quickly steered the conversation back on track.
Although the fight wasn't as fantastical as he described, it was indeed very intense.
However, he ultimately lost to that Black Robe.
Moreover, Optimus Prime's chassis suffered severe damage during the battle.
Just as it seemed the allspark couldn't be protected, the Black Robe performed some incomprehensible maneuver, mistakenly detonating a sliver of the allspark's energy.
The energy contained within the allspark was immensely powerful; detonating an amount as small as a grain of sand in the sea still caused massive destruction.
The energy explosion directly destroyed over half of Africa.
The explosion was swift, and the Black Robe was caught off guard and injured, causing the situation to instantly reverse.
The allspark was the core of the Transformers. Its outbreak not only failed to destroy Optimus Primebut actually repaired his injuries.
Furthermore, it caused Optimus Prime's combat power to surge dramatically in a short period.
The newly added energy cannon muzzle was even larger than Optimus Prime's entire body.
This time, Optimus Prime genuinely had the capability to fight until the sun and moon reversed.
Left with no choice, the Black Robe could only opt for a temporary retreat.
Before Optimus Prime could breathe a sigh of relief, he discovered that the allspark seemed to have entered a state of frenzy during the explosion.
Its energy eruption did not stop, showing a strong tendency to wipe out the Earth in the next wave.
Optimus Prime panicked. He immediately tried to soothe the allspark, but it had no effect.
Ultimately, Optimus Prime could only choose to strip away a portion of the allspark, which briefly quieted the allspark that was about to erupt a second time.
However, the stripped-off portion turned into a red light and vanished before Optimus Prime, impossible to trace.
"Ah!"
Martina cried out in surprise and said to Optimus Prime:
"So, that massive sinkhole in Africa was blasted out by the allspark?!"
Martina had even visited that Sinkhole when she was a child.
According to official media, it was caused by the massive destruction resulting from a meteor strike.
Due to the meteor's destruction, most areas of Africa were no longer suitable for building any structures.
"That's right!" Optimus Prime replied, his eyes filled with sadness.
That Sinkhole was indeed formed by the allspark outbreak, and countless humans lost their lives because of it.
The Black Robes' actions would receive their deserved retribution sooner or later.
Optimus Prime didn't know what methods the Black Robe used.
He couldn't restore the allspark to its pre-outbreak state and could only continuously suppress it.
This state of constant mental strain made Optimus Prime feel exhausted.
But the allspark's constant self-release of energy also brought endless benefits to Optimus Prime; his combat power was surging non-stop.
Thanks to his surging strength, the Earth enjoyed several years of peace.
But during this period, the allspark still had several small-scale outbreaks.
Optimus Prime began to feel increasingly powerless in suppressing the allspark, and the degree of suppression became weaker and weaker.
The Black Robes also did not give up their covetousness for the allspark.
They arrived on Earth several times, but fearing Optimus Prime's growing strength, they did not engage in large-scale combat.
Until another allspark outbreak—this time, Optimus Prime barely managed to suppress it.
It was this outbreak that caused a large number of mechanical devices worldwide to turn into Transformers, mostly cars, of course.
It was clear this couldn't continue, so Optimus Prime entertained the idea of leaving with the allspark.
Perhaps due to the allspark's riotous state, the New Generation of Autobots was also somewhat agitated.
Optimus Prime had to personally step forward to pacify and incorporate them.
After all this was done, Optimus Prime found the only intact Cybertronian Spaceship on Earth.
He took the allspark and left the Planet alone.
The Autobots knew he left, but they didn't know the reason.
Optimus Prime also did not tell them the reasons behind all this.
In the prophecy, the immense power of the Black Robes was something the Autobots couldn't fight; they wouldn't be able to protect the allspark.
After returning to Cybertron, Optimus Prime teleported over using the Planet Coordinates left in the prophecy.
This was a dark, hidden Planet, capable of isolating all information about the allspark.
And here, the allspark could erupt recklessly without causing the extinction of life.
But the disappearance of the allspark also enraged the Black Robes.
To force Optimus Prime and the allspark out, the Black Robes placed Skynet on Earth, directly ushering in the Age of Apocalypse.
But Optimus Prime could not appear to help the Earth; he still had to watch over the allspark.
Moreover, the number of Black Robes had increased, clearly indicating they had unreasonably called for External Aid.
If Optimus Prime appeared with the allspark, the Earth would only face immediate destruction.
To force Optimus Prime out, they wouldn't immediately destroy the Earth!
Facts proved that Optimus Prime's idea was correct.
And he played the part of this coward for several years.
But whether it was the Transformers or the Earth, there was still a glimmer of hope.
As long as Optimus Prime persisted until the appearance of that powerful human mentioned in the prophecy—Bai Ye—who could destroy the Universe with a wave of his hand.
His appearance would end all current disasters.
At this point, the "story" was nearing its end.
Toxitron's head was buzzing as he looked at Optimus Prime with a mix of emotion and admiration.
He hadn't realized that the reason for the departure of the sky and the allspark was this!
Optimus Prime had endured immense pressure and danger all these years.
"I apologize for my previous impulsiveness, Optimus Prime!"
Chapter 211
Toxitron sincerely lowered his mechanical head.
He had misunderstood Optimus Prime. The reason Optimus Prime did not return to Earth was to protect Earth and the life living upon it.
Optimus Prime was still Optimus Prime, and had never changed.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye nodded thoughtfully. Based on what Optimus Prime said, the identity of the Black-Robed People was already obvious.
They were the Crazy Gang that Deadpool had mentioned to him back then.
Their desire for the allspark also verified Bai Ye's previous conjecture about this group's actions.
While Marvel was secretly promoting the Multiverse Crisis, these guys were also trying to hunt for the powers of other Universes.
They wanted to use powers different from the Marvel Universe system to perform a Zerg Rush Strategy baptism, thereby breaking through the fourth wall and destroying everything.
However, Bai Ye expressed disdain for their actions.
Setting aside whether the schemes they used could pass Bai Ye's test,
even if they did, there were still Marvel powerhouses stronger than Bai Ye.
Omniverse-level powerhouses above the Multiverse level were everywhere.
It was just that these great figures generally did not take action.
Otherwise, these paltry clowns wouldn't be able to jump around much at all.
Marvel's combat power was among the absolute top tier in the U.S. Comic Circle.
Unless these guys jumped out of the U.S. Comic Circle and looked for something obscure,
like those anomalous monsters such as SCP, would they have a chance to defeat these Marvel big shots.
And clearly, these ants did not possess that strength.
"It's alright, I understand how you feel!" Optimus Prime forgave Toxitron.
"I have finished telling you everything that happened. If you have any further questions, I will tell you without reservation."
Optimus Prime directly placed his hope on Bai Ye, not even considering whether the other party was willing to help him.
Hearing this, Bai Ye recovered from his thoughts, pointed to Martina, and stated directly:
"In the message you left, you mentioned asking me to bring Martina. I presume her identity is quite special!"
Martina also looked at Optimus Prime curiously.
She also wanted to know why Optimus Prime wanted to bring her along.
"You mean Martina."
Optimus Prime looked at Martina with eyes full of nostalgia and emotion.
Bai Ye had noticed this before; when Optimus Prime first saw Martina, he had the same expression.
What was with a robot having a loving glow flickering in his eyes?
Instantly, a mischievous thought popped up: don't tell me she's actually your illegitimate daughter.
Of course, the truth was certainly not what Bai Ye thought, and it also aligned with Bai Ye's previous speculation about Martina.
Optimus Prime said: "The reason I asked you to bring Martina is that Martina is the part I separated from the allspark!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye's face showed an "as expected" expression.
Although it wasn't the scandalous, mischievous truth he had imagined, it didn't surprise Bai Ye either.
Martina's reaction when she previously approached the allspark was enough to prove she definitely had a connection to it.
Coupled with Optimus Prime specifically asking Bai Ye to bring Martina in his message, this point could be inferred.
However, when the truth was actually revealed, Bai Ye still felt a moment of emotion.
He hadn't expected the allspark could create an individual identical to humans in appearance, most of their internal structure, and even emotions.
It could only be said that his previous anticipation for the allspark was not in vain; it was indeed worth Bai Ye studying.
That's right, the moment Optimus Prime said that, Bai Ye scanned Martina's internal condition.
In Bai Ye's eyes, Martina truly had a human body, lacking none of the necessary organs.
Intricate blood vessels, a seemingly not-so-smart brain, a sluggishly beating heart, and solid White bones.
The reason Bai Ye said 'most' of the internal structure was mainly reflected in Martina's bones.
Because Martina's bones were entirely composed of dense, solidified energy.
It could be said that apart from this point, Martina was no different from an ordinary human.
As Optimus Prime's voice fell silent, everyone focused their attention on Martina.
Martina stared back blankly; she still hadn't processed the information until this moment.
It could only be said that she genuinely seemed a bit slow...
Martina stared blankly, pointing a finger at herself.
"Me?"
"I'm the allspark?"
Optimus Prime nodded and stated directly: "To be precise, you are the part I separated from the allspark!"
"In a strict sense, you are also the allspark!"
Martina's finger dropped weakly.
Alright, she finally understood the concept Optimus Prime was talking about.
In an instant, the expression on her face was spectacular!
Confusion, disbelief, mixed with a hint of shock.
"O-Optimus Prime, you must be joking, right!"
"This is simply impossible!"
Martina, having reacted, panicked, and awkwardly pulled the skin on her arm upward.
The soft skin was easily lifted by Martina.
"Look, look! I'm a genuine human! How could I be a cold metal block like the allspark!"
Martina hoped Optimus Prime was joking with her.
Optimus Prime fell silent. His expression did not look like a joke at all.
"I know you might not be able to accept this fact immediately."
"Even I didn't believe it when I first learned the truth!" Optimus Prime said.
After he saw Martina back then and confirmed her identity,
he was even more shocked than Martina was now; his big metal head almost crashed.
Martina's eyes gradually lost focus. She didn't know whether she should believe it, but Optimus Primehad no reason to lie to her.
What should she do... Martina suddenly felt like crying.
She originally thought being an orphan was miserable enough!
Now Optimus Prime was telling her she wasn't human at all? She was a part of the allspark?!
Martina looked complicatedly at the allspark emitting red light in Optimus Prime's hand.
What now? Should she call this lump of metal 'Mom'?
Then who was her Dad? Optimus Prime? Since she was separated by Optimus Prime?
Wait, no, the allspark and Optimus Prime were both cold, big machines.
How could they create a body of flesh and blood? That was outrageous!
Martina still didn't quite believe it, and spoke again:
"Optimus Prime, you must be mistaken!"
"I'm flesh and blood! Isn't the allspark a metal lump!"
"If you don't believe me, I'll prove it to you!"
Saying this, the not-so-smart Martina made one last struggle and shouted toward the allspark:
"Mom!!"
If I call you Mom, do you dare to answer? If you don't dare to answer, you're not my Mom!
Martina's move shocked even Bai Ye, who usually didn't show intense expressions.
Holy crap! Your thought process is truly unique.
Based on your thought process, how do you know the allspark is your Mom?
What if it's your Dad? Or perhaps, hermaphroditic?
Facts proved that sometimes, the same species truly shared a lineage.
He originally thought Martina was just fooling around, but unexpectedly, after Martina called it 'Mom,' the allspark shone even more brightly.
The already dazzling red light suddenly became extremely blinding after that single call of 'Mom'!
Layers of ripples appeared on the surface of the metal cube, as if responding to Martina.
Oh, this... Martina felt like she was hallucinating. Why did she feel like the allspark was responding to her!
Martina couldn't accept this ridiculous reality and plopped down onto the ground.
She stared blankly at the merrily flickering allspark.
She kept muttering, "The allspark is my Mom, the allspark is my Mom..."
Bai Ye couldn't bear to look at Martina anymore. This child might be developing hysterics... At this moment, Optimus Prime interrupted the somewhat comical scene with difficulty: "Everyone, I am about to... lose control of the allspark!"
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Martina's call of 'Mom,' like a switch, once again opened the floodgates for the allspark's energy.
The allspark in his hand was about to become the size of a small Sun.
While speaking, Optimus Prime looked at Bai Ye beside him and requested:
"Please, Sir Bai Ye, help me!"
"The allspark's energy bursts are becoming more terrifying each time."
As if to prove the truth of what he said, Optimus Prime pointed to the sky.
"Do you see the three Red Fixed Stars in the sky!"
"There used to be hundreds of these fixed stars. Every time the allspark erupted, it would destroy one."
Whoa, a sci-fi version of Hou Yi Shooting the Suns!
After chuckling and complaining inwardly, Bai Ye said directly:
"Big Pillar, how should I help you? Directly suppress the allspark's riot?"
"Or should I let Martina merge with it to keep the allspark whole?"
Optimus Prime shook his big head, slightly confused. Big Pillar? Was he calling him?
However, he didn't dwell on these questions too much and said to Bai Ye:
"It doesn't need to be that complicated. You just need to withdraw the power you placed on Martina."
"They will automatically merge together, and there's no need to worry about Martina's mental faculties."
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"She is essentially the allspark, the allspark's sentience, so she will become the entity that controls the allspark."
"And according to the prophecy, you successfully resolved this disaster."
"Although it was just a blurry image, I saw Martina standing beside you!"
What the prophet foretold was not a complete picture, only vague information at key nodes.
So Optimus Prime wasn't overly worried; the prophecy showed Bai Ye appearing, which would lead to a happy ending for everyone.
Bai Ye nodded upon hearing this and directly removed the Bio-Force Field from Martina.
Martina will become the dominant one? Good heavens, I am my mother, my mother is me, 666, the seniority is a bit messed up, it's like saying 'death'!
When Bai Ye's Bio-Force Field was removed, Martina, sitting on the ground, felt as if her heart had been squeezed.
The previous palpitation once again surged into Martina's heart.
"Uh..."
Martina almost couldn't control herself and cried out.
This feeling of palpitation was even more intense than before; her blood seemed to turn into a swimming champion, accelerating its flow through her blood vessels.
Without the Bio-Force Field's obstruction, the allspark instantly connected with Martina.
With a whoosh, it flew out of Optimus Prime's hand.
It drilled into Martina's chest and vanished without a trace.
Martina instantly turned completely red, her expression blank, and her consciousness immediately went offline; she fainted.
Violent red energy continuously overflowed from her body, and Martina, buoyed by the energy, floated into the air.
But the situation did not calm down as Optimus Prime had said; instead, the allspark became even more violent!
The overflowing energy formed a red storm, growing from small to large.
"Big Pillar, this is what you meant by 'no problem'?"
Seeing this, Bai Ye nudged Optimus Prime beside him.
Optimus Prime simply spread his hands, like LeBron James: "I don't know!"
Looking at Optimus Prime's appearance, Bai Ye almost laughed in anger; this Big Pillar was really unreliable!
Bai Ye ignored him and used his Bio-Force Field to suppress it again, directly sealing Martina within a small space.
The red energy, confined within the space, was very uncomfortable and began to thrash around wildly, but it could not escape its Restraint.
The storm that had just been brewing disappeared without a trace as the energy was cut off.
At this moment, Martina had transformed into a red energy body, but still maintained a human form.
She now looked as if Venom was enraged, with energy overflowing from her body, wildly flailing like tentacles and smashing against the Bio-Force Field.
Looking at Bai Ye, who easily suppressed the allspark's energy, Optimus Prime exclaimed:
"As expected of the figure in the prophet's prophecy..."
"He can actually easily suppress the allspark's eruption!"
He had gone through countless hardships and still couldn't stop the allspark's energy from erupting, yet Bai Ye could do it with ease.
It really is... comparing people makes you angry, even though he's an Autobot.
"How long will they need to merge?" Toxitron, who had been silently standing by, asked.
"A few hours, perhaps!"
"Once they are completely merged, the energy will be temporarily suppressed."
"The allspark's eruption is like an energy storage dam breaking," Optimus Prime then explained.
"And Martina, who has developed sentience, is like an inhibitor; she needs time to re-merge with the allspark."
"At that time, the frequency and intensity of the allspark's eruptions should become more controllable."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye didn't rush to help Martina accelerate the fusion and instead asked Optimus Prime other questions.
"First, tell me, since Martina can merge with the allspark, why didn't you do so when you first met her?"
Optimus Prime's words had already indicated that he knew the allspark could re-merge with Martina.
But why did Optimus Prime wait until now?
Optimus Prime immediately explained, "Martina wasn't mature enough back then!"
"She's equivalent to a biological inhibitor for the allspark, but she wasn't complete at the time."
"If Martina had merged with the allspark at that time, she wouldn't have been able to control it and would have directly caused the allspark to explode again!"
Bai Ye glanced at Martina subtly upon hearing this, muttering inwardly:
Where is she mature? With that dazed look she had before, I feel like she needs a few more years of practice.
Seeing Bai Ye ask questions, Toxitron also followed suit, asking Optimus Prime the question he cared about most.
"Optimus Prime, after Martina merges with the allspark, can it still transform mechanical creations into our compatriots?"
Optimus Prime subtly glanced at Bai Ye, then hesitated, "I... I'm not sure."
Brother, do you know? Even though you don't have a heartbeat, I can tell at a glance that you're lying.
Bai Ye looked at the Autobots leader before him, feeling a bit speechless.
Indeed, times have changed; even Optimus Prime has learned to lie.
"I say, Big Pillar, are you worried I'll take the allspark or something? You're even lying to Toxitron to guard against me."
Bai Ye, unable to stand it any longer, spoke bluntly.
Seeing his lie exposed, Optimus Prime awkwardly coughed.
"Cough, cough..."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Bai, I didn't mean to."
"After the fusion, Martina will be the complete allspark."
"She can, of course, use all the powers of the allspark."
"However, she will need some time to familiarize herself with the use of the energy."
"As for how long that time will be... I'm not sure."
Optimus Prime revealed everything, afraid of angering Bai Ye and causing him to simply walk away.
Wouldn't leaving a bomb-like Martina behind mean taking the two Transformers with them to heaven?
Now he couldn't control the allspark as he had a few years ago.
Because the merged allspark was complete!
"I think I understand!"
Bai Ye nodded, glancing at Martina, who was still merging, and asked:
"Martina will continue to have eruptions in the coming days, am I right?"
Optimus Prime admitted with some surprise, "That is indeed the case..."
"Martina's process of familiarizing herself with the energy will not be smooth sailing."
"This is also the biggest side effect of the allspark gaining intelligence."
"Martina cannot precisely control the allspark's energy; she can only explore it step by step, and this process will inevitably be accompanied by the danger of losing control at any time."
"However, Mr. Bai Ye, how did you know?"
Bai Ye returned a mysterious smile and did not explain.
How did I know?
Not to mention that Bai Ye, possessing Divine Talent, could see through its essence with a glance.
Even without Divine Talent, isn't this how it's always portrayed in novels and movies?
Anyone with a little experience in these tropes could guess a thing or two.
Optimus Prime saw Bai Ye smile without answering and thought it was some kind of exclusive secret technique that couldn't be revealed.
He could only sigh, truly worthy of being the prophesied big shot, so powerful.
"I have a suggestion!"
Just then, Bai Ye spoke to Optimus Prime.
"Hmm? Mr. Bai, please speak!" Optimus Prime was startled at first, then responded.
"Since the allspark will still have eruptions later, what do you think if I take Martina away?"
Hearing Bai Ye's words, before Optimus Prime could refuse, Toxitron immediately said:
"No, the allspark is the core of us Cybertronians; you cannot take it away."
Optimus Prime reached out and blocked the agitated Toxitron, telling him to shut up for now.
Then Optimus Prime looked at Bai Ye with a solemn expression and asked:
"Mr. Bai, I'd like to ask, what is your purpose in taking Martina away?"
Bai Ye, while watching Martina fuse, seriously said to Optimus Prime:
"I am very interested in Martina's situation as a humanoid allspark and want to study and understand it."
"You don't need to worry about the allspark. After I thoroughly research Martina's situation."
"I will teach Martina to separate a portion of the allspark's energy."
"The separated allspark will definitely be the same as before it came into contact with the Black-Robed People, and there will be no more energy riots."
"This way, you won't have to worry about the allspark going out of control, nor will you have to worry about your Cybertronians' future energy survival and reproduction."
"What do you think of my suggestion?"
Hearing Bai Ye's words, Optimus Prime fell silent, his expression still somewhat hesitant.
Clearly, compared to a weakened allspark, Optimus Prime still wanted a complete and strengthened allspark.
That's right, ever since the Black-Robed People tampered with the allspark, its energy limit had been continuously rising.
Optimus Prime becoming far stronger than other Autobots under its influence was the best proof.
If Bai Ye's suggestion were followed, the allspark would not be as strong as it currently was.
This was why Optimus Prime hesitated.
Seeing Optimus Prime fall into his classic indecisive stance again, Bai Ye increased his leverage and stated directly:
"Big Pillar, you need to think clearly. If you don't agree to my suggestion, then the next time the Black-Robed People find you, can you still protect the allspark?"
Big Pillar fell silent again; the answer was obvious.
Last time, if it weren't for the allspark's help, Big Pillar's timely burst of power, the allspark would have been snatched away years ago!
Now that there are more Black-Robed People, what will Big Pillar use to resist? His head?
"So you see, doesn't the matter become simple?!" Bai Ye spread his hands.
Although Big Pillar didn't answer directly, his silence precisely validated Bai Ye's statement.
Bai Ye pressed on, making a promise to Optimus Prime:
"I can promise you that I will eliminate all the Black-Robed People and Skynet on Blue Star, allowing you to return to peace!"
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Optimus Prime said nothing—silence, more silence.
After waiting a long while, still only silence; Bai Ye was losing patience.
You could say Optimus is good in every way except this—he's not decisive, lacks boldness, forever hesitating.
For a leader, that's absolutely unacceptable.
Seeing Optimus like that, Bai Ye coldly tossed out a line:
"You're the leader; you ought to know the best choice to make."
A leader without decisive judgment is a lethal liability on the battlefield and at moments when the race hangs between life and death!
Bai Ye had already paid enough chips and shown enough patience.
If Optimus still refused to choose, Bai Ye would walk away and let the allspark erupt while Sky-Netstruck.
This time, Optimus Prime could not hold the allspark back.
Once the Autobots were wiped out, Bai Ye could kill Black Cloak and still obtain the allspark.
This was Optimus's only chance; hopefully he could see the path ahead.
Bai Ye's icy words jolted Optimus; a chill shot through his processor.
Had Optimus been carbon-based, cold sweat would have been pouring off him.
He'd been calculating only his own gains, completely overlooking Bai Ye's position.
He wanted Bai Ye to bring peace, wanted Bai Ye to suppress the allspark, and still wanted the allsparkintact.
How could anyone possibly agree to that?
Expecting to pay no price—treating cosmic powerhouses like fools?
The deal concerned the Autobots' core, so Optimus had fallen into a mental loop.
He kept running simulations for the perfect outcome, yet never factored in Bai Ye's needs.
Without benefit, who would help you for free?
If Bai Ye didn't act, the destruction of the Transformers and Blue Planet was a foregone conclusion—only the timing remained.
Then the allspark would still fall into Black Cloak's hands!
Better to entrust it to someone stronger than let it land in the clutches of an unknown destructive force.
Besides, Bai Ye had already conceded, offering them an allspark nearly identical to the original.
That 593 was already the greatest concession possible to the Cybertronians.
If they pushed further, Optimus would have to slap himself.
"You are absolutely right, Mr. Bai!"
"Thank you for your guidance; I was too hesitant and self-righteous."
"I apologize for my earlier behavior."
"Your proposal is the best option for us Cybertronians."
Sensing Bai Ye's impatience, Optimus quickly made his choice and apologized.
He even pulled Toxitron along to bow with him to Bai Ye.
His whole manner was utterly humble, showing the utmost respect for Bai Ye.
There was no real choice—Bai Ye had already given ample face and chips.
Had Optimus remained obstinate, Blue Planet and Cybertron would be finished.
Though his words and actions reeked of pity, they signaled acceptance of Bai Ye's deal.
Bai Ye naturally saw through Optimus's little schemes.
He didn't care; this respect was only his due.
With Bai Ye's moral baseline intact he still negotiated; anyone else would simply have seized it by force.
Seeing Optimus come to his senses, Bai Ye's expression softened.
"You made the right call, Big Pillar."
"Pleasure doing business!"
"Pleasure doing business!"
Optimus extended a finger and shook hands with Bai Ye; the atmosphere now looked warm, no longer tense.
Toxitron watched the two big shots decide the allspark's fate in a few sentences, hesitating over whether to speak up.
Had these two big brothers forgotten that the allspark was now one with Martina!
At that point the allspark would be Martina, and Martina would be the allspark!
Here they were, chatting like they were marrying off a daughter—selling Martina without even asking if she agreed?
Had Bai Ye known Toxitron's thoughts, he would have said:
"Does a Silly Goose get a choice? Of course not."
After merging with the allspark, Martina needed an adaptation period.
Even Optimus had no idea how long that would take.
During that time she'd be like an unstable battery—might explode at any moment.
So what could Martina do? She'd have to stay by Bai Ye's side for now.
In the entire Transformers Universe, no one else could—or would—suppress an allspark eruption.
The Universe did have big shots, but where were they hiding? Optimus certainly didn't know.
Besides, even if she found some big shot, why would a stranger help suppress the allspark?
So in the end Martina had only one choice: stay by Bai Ye's side and let him study her.
After a few dull words with Optimus Prime, Bai Ye manually accelerated Martina's fusion.
The once violent energy turned docile and stopped attacking Bai Ye's Bio-Force Field.
Red Martina reverted to human skin tone, though sparks of energy still danced across her surface like arcs of electricity.
Soon, however, every last bit of energy was drawn into her body.
Martina slowly opened her eyes, gazed around in confusion, and mumbled, "What... happened to me?"
"Ouch!""
Before she could finish, a tidal wave of information flooded her brain.
Martina dropped to the ground, landing on her backside.
"I merged... with the allspark?"
No explanation from Bai Ye was needed; the surging data stream answered all her questions.
How to use the allspark, its origin, even how Transformers draw power—everything poured into her mind at once.
Martina sat dazed, unable to accept what had happened.
She didn't know what to feel; it had all been so sudden.
Out of nowhere she'd learned she had a metal mom, and then merged with her.
Eventually Martina realized she herself had always been the allspark.
So... my mom is me? Seriously?
Mom-abandonment much? Martina felt like crying.
She'd planned, once Earth was safe, to go find her real parents.
But now... it's over! It's already over!
Bai Ye sighed at the sight.
Though she talked tough, he could tell Martina yearned for family.
Sadly, she had no biological parents; even if Bai Ye could create life, it wouldn't be hers.
So he stepped forward, patted her shoulder, and consoled her, "Girl... try to look on the bright side!"
"If it helps, you can call me Dad from now on!"
Bai Ye swore he meant every word.
It was pure sympathy for a fellow orphan.
He didn't mind getting a head start on fatherhood.
His casual remark hit Martina's fragile heart hard.
Her face scrunched up, a giant question mark floating above her head.
"What nonsense are you spouting? How old are you?" she retorted, half laughing, half crying.
The sorrow that had weighed on her scattered under his reckless banter.
"It's fine, I'm okay! What's wrong with being the allspark?"
"I'm stronger now! From today on I'll protect Earth and the Autobots!"
Clenching her small fist, Martina declared heroically.
Years of hardship had forged a resilient heart in the little girl.
Bai Ye eyed the red energy crackling around her fist and felt a twinge of regret.
How unfortunate—he hated to do it, but he had to burst her bubble—heh.
"I'm afraid that wish won't come true, girl. You..."
Right now you can barely control yourself—how will you protect Earth and the Autobots?
If we let you wander Earth unchecked, we'd all end up as collateral damage.
After a long explanation, Martina's mind went blank.
She numbly climbed into Toxitron's cab.
Nothing worked; every path was a dead end.
Life... is just too hard. Why must a kid bear all this?
Bai Ye shook his head with a smile, got into Toxitron beside her, and said,
"Don't be so gloomy. For me, researching and fixing your problem is simple."
"Once we handle Earth's issues, I'll sort you out."
Martina's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Of course. For me it's a piece of cake."
Bai Ye lounged comfortably in the driver's seat, feet on the steering wheel, rocking them back and forth.
"Can you fix me right now, then?"
"Nope," Bai Ye shot back instantly.
"Huh? Why not?"
"No reason. I just don't feel like it."
"You—arghhh!"
Amid Martina's shrieks, Optimus Prime activated the same small device he'd left for Bai Ye, and the group teleported back to Cybertron.
As for this pocket-dimension Planet, probably no living being would ever visit again.
After her outburst, Martina fell silent once more.
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Compared to the earlier Martina, who was like a child with ADHD, bouncing around every second.
Now she looked senile—head down, silently twiddling her fingers.
It was clear the little kid was seriously nervous...
Bai Ye patted Martina's shoulder and consoled her:
"It's fine. You're just coming with me to another Universe—aren't you excited?"
Bai Ye had high hopes for this human-shaped allspark.
After those Black-Robed People messed around with it, who knew what the allspark's current ceiling was?
When he spotted a subordinate with potential, Bai Ye naturally had to whisk her away for his own use.
Martina's two small hands rested on her lap, index fingers tapping each other unconsciously.
"I—I'm just worried about Uncle Laimeng and Skynet..."
Gaining power had made Martina think she could help everyone defeat Skynet.
They'd lived under Skynet's threat for years.
Martina knew too well the harm Skynet caused; if her life could buy Earth's peace, she wouldn't hesitate for a second.
Like Bai Ye, Martina had been lucky: a great mentor had guided her childhood.
That kept her values on track—a rare outcome.
"Enough! Skynet isn't something a kid like you should worry about!"
"A mere Skynet? I can wipe it out with a flip of my hand."
Bai Ye patted Martina's less-than-brilliant head and spoke plainly.
Skynet wasn't hard to deal with; to humanity it might be an unreachable, apocalyptic force,
but to Bai Ye it was a chicken-level weakling.
Its ancestor, the Six-Gem Ultron, hadn't lasted three chapters in his hands.
This level of trash didn't even deserve mention.
"And those Black-Robes!" Optimus Prime interjected.
Not just Skynet—its true instigators, the black-robed figures, had to go.
If they weren't dealt with, once Skynet fell there might still be Earthnet, Globenet, Spiderweb—whatever.
Bai Ye nodded half-heartedly: "Yeah, yeah, the Black-Robes too."
Frankly, this Universe's gang of lunatics didn't impress him at all.
They hadn't even managed to kill Optimus Prime or snatch the allspark after all this time; their strength couldn't be that high.
He'd hoped this Universe's madmen might give him a bit of fun.
Now it seemed that hope had been in vain.
"By the way, Big Pillar, why isn't there a single one of your kind left on Cybertron?"
While heading back to the Control Room, Bai Ye couldn't help asking.
Surely there should at least be someone guarding the door.
Optimus went silent, then spoke in a voice full of fury and mourning: "They all died at the hands of the Black-Robes..."
Bai Ye clicked his tongue and said nothing more.
These bastards, worthy of Deadpool's label of a crazy gang, truly stopped at nothing.
Fine—Bai Ye would feel zero guilt killing them; in his eyes every Black-Robe was evil.
It must have been agony for Big Pillar: to protect the allspark he'd had to watch his kind massacred without daring to show himself.
Sigh—better settle Earth's problems first.
Back in the Control Room, Bai Ye suggested opening a Portal straight to Earth.
But Optimus refused; he wanted to fly a Spaceship back.
Right now Earth's Autobots had no way to return to Cybertron.
Optimus had to bring a massive Teleportation Device to Earth.
Via the device, Autobots could shuttle between Earth and Cybertron.
"Fine. Seeing how pitiful you are, here's a perk!"
Bai Ye sighed, waved a hand, and a huge golden Portal appeared before everyone.
The other side of the Portal was exactly where Martina's Base was located.
"There, Portal's open—just fly your ship through," Bai Ye told Optimus.
Optimus was dazzled by the feat.
Martina squealed repeatedly, then suddenly realized something and challenged Bai Ye:
"Hold on, you can open a Portal this easily—so why did you act like it was tough and fly us here?"
Bai Ye straightened his clothes and replied casually:
"You don't get it. If I'd looked so relaxed, do you think The Watcher would've let only Toxitron come back?"
"The homesick Autobots would've rioted on the spot—then who'd deal with Skynet?"
"Besides, if I'd teleported us straight, you'd have missed the cosmic scenery—seriously!"
Martina was left mortified by Bai Ye's barrage of words.
"All right, enough talk—let's move!"
Back on Earth, what followed was Bai Ye's solo show.
Seconds later, Earth was rocked by an Earth-shattering explosion.
From outer space one could see ripples spreading across a patch of the planet's surface.
Bai Ye turned the core zone that housed Skynet's physical node into rubble in one move.
Skynet didn't even have time to react before its consciousness returned to the heavens.
Although it was an A.I. system, Skynet still needed a super-computer-like carrier to exist.
There was no need to worry about backups either.
Bai Ye had already destroyed every super-computer capable of storing those backups!
This kind of super-computer was beneath his notice—far inferior to the A.I. of the Marvel Universe.
So it had no research value; wiping it out was simplest.
The clearest proof of Skynet's demise was the instant shutdown of countless low-end drones and robots.
With Skynet gone, they lost all control and stopped functioning.
Yet a few advanced units whose designations started with "T" kept slaughtering humans.
These high-end models could still move freely even without Skynet's master control.
They possessed fully independent cores; losing the link merely meant no new orders—nothing else changed.
Trash of that caliber wasn't worth Bai Ye's glance.
He snapped his fingers; in less than a second every T-series Terminator on Earth exploded.
Within a minute the apocalyptic Skynet and its killing machines had vanished without a trace.
The shelter where Martina stayed broadcast the stunning news worldwide!
Skynet is dead—Blue Planet is at peace once more!
At first no one on Blue Planet could believe it.
Only when they left their shelters and saw the motionless robots did it sink in.
They were truly safe, free—at peace!
Complex waves of joy, relief and gratitude swept the globe.
Countless people poured into the streets, breathing the acrid, smoke-tainted air of freedom.
It was the same air as in peacetime, yet now it tasted of liberty and release.
No one knows who shed the first tear.
Then, all together, everyone raised their heads and shouted skyward.
Peace, after so long suppressed, felt hard-won.
Compared to that, post-war reconstruction was nothing.
As long as people lived and the World stayed peaceful, everything else was trivial.
The celebrations went on and on.
Every treasured scrap of food was brought out and shared.
Bai Ye was happy to hide in a corner and eat.
He didn't rush Martina; the apocalypse was over and she deserved to celebrate with friends and family.
Our classmate Martina, however, wanted more.
She asked to stay with her friends a few days before leaving for the Marvel Universe with Bai Ye.
Not an unreasonable request; Bai Ye thought a moment and agreed.
No hurry to leave—she could stay as long as she liked.
The Black-Robed People issue remained unresolved, so Bai Ye would wait here for them to walk into the trap.
While waiting he took the chance to study Martina, the human-shaped allspark.
Bai Ye hadn't forgotten his promise to Optimus Prime.
While examining Martina's allspark he split a new one from her.
This new allspark held the same energy as the original before the Black-Robed People boosted it—ample for Cybertronians.
"Incredible!"
Optimus Prime stared at the intact allspark in awe.
"Big Pillar, I told you this is child's play for me."
"If Martina weren't special—and worth cultivating—I'd have finished with your allspark ages ago."
Bai Ye spoke casually to Optimus Prime.
Optimus accepted the allspark, stored it safely, and nodded solemnly. "Thank you, Mr. Bai. The debt Cybertron and Earth owe you will never be forgotten."
Bai Ye waved a hand. "Enough with the formalities."
"While I'm on Earth I'll keep monitoring those Black-Robed People."
"Enjoy your celebration of freedom."
Hearing this, Optimus thanked him again.
To show his gratitude he even wanted every Autobot to thank Bai Ye one by one.
Seeing that coming, Bai Ye vanished in a flash and ducked into some out-of-the-way corner.
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The starry night was exceptionally beautiful. Bai Ye stood atop an abandoned building, watching the crowds below celebrate, a smile spreading across his face.
"Being a savior now and then isn't a bad feeling."
"Wonder what Wanda and the others are doing right now."
Bai Ye tilted his head toward the sky and took a swig from the bottle in his hand… While the Transformers Universe celebrated its newfound peace, another Marvel Universe was being torn apart.
616 Universe, Illuminati's secret conference room.
Under dim lighting, the heroes around the long table sat in silence.
Black Panther TChalla leaned back, fingers brushing his wrist guards, his mind drifting to the Wakandan palace of years past.
"T'Challa."
"A king's duty is not power, but protection."
Young T'Challa looked up and vowed firmly to his father:
"I will protect every soul in Wakanda."
Now… T'Challa slowly closed his eyes, cutting the memory short.
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Only hours earlier, they had pressed that button again—condemning another parallel Earth to annihilation.
To save their own World, they had slaughtered billions.
"We destroyed another Universe."
Tony Stark's voice broke the silence.
His helmet rested on the table, eyes bloodshot, a cup of cold coffee clutched in his hand.
No one answered him.
Doctor Strange sat silent, as though weighing something in his mind.
"But we saved our Universe."
"This isn't a choice."
Mister Fantastic Reed Richards' voice was hoarse, his heart restless. He glanced at the others and sighed inwardly… "If we hadn't, both Universes would be gone." Namor was far more resolute.
"What's the point? We crossed that line long ago."
Black Bolt sat in silence, only the faint tremor of his lashes betraying his feelings.
Beast Hank McCoy adjusted his glasses. "We need a better way; we can't keep defaulting to the most extreme option."
"Got one?" Tony lifted his head abruptly, voice rasping.
"Reed, how many simulations have you run? Any other solutions?"
Mister Fantastic's body stiffened. "None. At least, none so far."
The room fell dead again.
Then T'Challa slowly rose and looked at them.
"Let's go."
His voice was soft; every head turned.
"We've got work to do."
Tony stared for a few seconds, then snorted.
"Great king, T'Challa."
He stood; armor pieces flew to him. "So easy to switch off."
"What else?"
Black Panther's voice rose. "Sit here repenting until the Universe ends?"
He looked around. "We made the choice, we bear the cost—but if it happened again…"
He paused. "I'd still press the button. As a king, I must."
Doctor Strange stood first, nodding agreement with T'Challa.
"He's right. The crisis will return; we have no right to wallow."
One by one, the heroes rose.
Tony gave the empty room a last look; his faceplate sealed silently.
"To the lab. I'll check the data again."
They filed out, T'Challa last.
Hand on the frame, he glanced back at the table that had sealed the fates of billions.
"For Wakanda."
He whispered it—convincing others, or perhaps himself.
He no longer knew. When heroes become butchers, when salvation turns to slaughter…
Does this road end in redemption—or utter damnation?
And in the Universe they destroyed, is another Illuminati making the very same choice?
…Bai Ye Universe, S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters conference room.
Blue hologram light painted grim faces.
Tony Stark stood at the main console, a hologram behind him.
He swept his gaze across the room—every Avenger was present.
Steve Rogers and Dr. Banner conversed; Black Widow scrolled a tablet; Hawkeye's eyes never left the projection; young Spider-Man sat ramrod-straight, eyes wide behind his mask.
Opposite them, ex-Squadron Supreme members wore varied expressions.
Power Princess waited attentively; Speed Demon and Nightingale chatted about recent events.
Newly arrived Mutant Colossus talked with Logan about happenings at the Mutant Academy.
Tony's mind drifted—so much had happened, time flew.
"Sir?" Jarvis' voice snapped him back.
"Let's begin."
Tony inhaled; the hologram switched to surveillance footage.
On screen, a forest glowed with eerie red light; anything touched simply vanished as if erased.
Coulson's five-man team approached cautiously, instruments screaming.
"We first thought it was leftover HYDRA tech," Tony narrated.
"But the energy signature matches nothing known."
Coulson glanced at his comm, then stepped into the red—his silhouette erased like chalk on a board.
The rest of the team rushed forward; the moment they touched the light, they too vanished.
The footage froze.
"They died?" Wolverine frowned.
"No." Tony shook his head.
"Three minutes later they walked back out."
The feed switched to their debrief.
The Agents looked deathly pale.
"It's still Earth, but the sky is blood-red. Worse…"
Tony zoomed in; within the warped red, the outline of a crimson Earth flickered.
"They saw another Earth inside."
The room erupted.
"A parallel-Universe projection?"
Steve Rogers shot to his feet, pupils dilated.
"An incursion event?"
Dr. Banner rubbed his chin, grave.
Spider-Man raised a hand. "Uh, so… end of the World?"
All eyes turned; Peter shrank.
"Forget I asked."
Tony's fingers danced; complex data models filled the air.
"Based on wave analysis and energy mapping…"
His voice dropped. "It's a parallel-Universe incursion."
Silence—then chaos.
"In simple terms…"
He magnified two interlocking Earths.
"Another Earth is being drawn to ours. If they touch—boom."
The models collided, erupting in blinding red light.
The sight of both Earths shattering made Peter gasp.
Banner frowned. "Both Universes die?"
Tony nodded grimly. "Like two trains on the same track."
Hawkeye pondered. "Should be a one-in-a-million fluke—unless someone's pulling the strings."
A raspy voice: Colossus. "If two Universes slam together, it's no accident."
Power Princess nodded. "White Night once showed us other realities where this happened; Hyperionforced them apart by raw strength—but this looks beyond brute force."
Wolverine exhaled cigar smoke. "So, end of the World?"