Karl kissed each of the women one by one before leading them into the living room.
After all, if they weren't exposed to stellar radiation, how could their Kryptonian genes possibly evolve?
Karl soon ordered the Vast Knowledge Treasury to create several additional dimensional spaces.
Inside each space, a yellow star was contained.
Then he prepared stellar energy transmitters for everyone who had received the Kryptonian serum.
Just like Karl's own device, their transmitters were shaped as bracelets.
However, because they were constructed with liquid nanotechnology, the wearers could freely transform them into other forms.
Meanwhile, Pietro, Peter, Samuel, and Juggernaut also received their own devices.
The Vast Knowledge Treasury opened a wormhole beneath them and sent them directly into one of the dimensional star chambers.
Moments later, the AI's voice echoed around them.
At the same time, stellar energy transmitters appeared in front of them.
Peter and Pietro finally understood why they hadn't felt stronger after the injection.
They hadn't even been exposed to sunlight yet.
After quickly putting on the transmitters, the two rushed back to their rooms.
They were eager to start studying and experimenting with Superman-like abilities.
Back in the living room, Karl personally helped the others equip their devices.
Some preferred bracelets.
Others transformed the devices into:
NecklacesEarringsDecorative accessories
Even Red Crystal received one that Karl personally placed on her.
Once everyone was equipped, Karl activated the transmitters.
Immediately, streams of stellar radiation flowed into their bodies.
Everyone felt a powerful energy spreading through their cells.
Their Kryptonian-enhanced bodies reacted instinctively.
They were extremely eager for that energy.
Their physical conditions began improving gradually.
However, it would take time before their abilities fully awakened.
Just as everyone was preparing to disperse—
Karl suddenly disappeared.
He had taken Yan and Black Phoenix with him.
At the same moment, a wormhole opened beneath:
MayRavenHelen ChoYelenaNatasha
They all fell through it.
When they reappeared, they were standing inside Karl's private room.
The women were startled at first.
But when they saw that Karl had gathered all the women together, they immediately understood what he intended.
Suddenly Karl remembered something.
He turned toward Black Phoenix, who was sitting in his arms.
"By the way, baby."
"The reason I didn't give you the Kryptonian gene serum…"
"It's because I plan to take you to locate the other Phoenix Force fragment holders."
"When we find them, I'll seize their fragments and merge them into yours."
"That will enhance your power far more than Kryptonian genes ever could."
Karl paused before asking:
"Can you sense the locations of the other Phoenix Force fragments now?"
Black Phoenix nodded slowly.
"I understand now."
"I can vaguely sense several Phoenix Force fragment holders somewhere in the universe."
"Some of them are extremely far away."
"In fact…"
She frowned slightly.
"Some presences feel so distant that they might even be outside this universe entirely."
Her conclusion was simple.
Other Phoenix Force fragments might exist beyond their current universe.
After hearing this explanation, May, Raven, Helen Cho, and the others finally understood why Karl had excluded Black Phoenix from the serum injections.
Everyone aboard the ship already knew that Karl spoiled Black Phoenix the most.
They had been confused earlier.
Now the reason was clear.
Karl wanted to help her absorb other Phoenix Force fragments instead.
As for Big Wanda and Little Wanda, their situation was different.
Their powers originated from the ancient dark god Chthon, the creator of Chaos Magic.
Chaos Magic was technically borrowed power.
Which meant it was not completely safe.
That was why Karl had allowed them to receive the Kryptonian gene serum.
If the opportunity arose in the future, Karl intended to seize the true source of Chaos Magic and make it belong entirely to the two Wandas.
However, Karl's current strength was not yet sufficient to challenge Chthon directly.
For now, the Kryptonian enhancement was the best option.
Then Karl suddenly grinned mischievously at the group of beautiful women.
May, Helen Cho, Yelena, and Natasha had already guessed what was coming.
They looked at Karl with provocative expressions.
Raven went even further.
She transformed her appearance into Black Phoenix's form.
Then she stepped forward, lifted Karl's chin, and kissed him.
Seeing two identical Black Phoenixes, Karl immediately lost his composure.
Soon afterward—
Karl began enthusiastically showering the women with affection.
Among them, Yan, Black Phoenix, and Raven received particularly excessive attention.
Karl had already sealed the room completely.
Otherwise, Wanda and the others outside would have heard everything.
Meanwhile, May, Helen Cho, Yelena, and Natasha also pushed Karl relentlessly.
Unfortunately, their physical strength was still too low.
Otherwise, they could have lasted far longer.
Eventually, everyone fell into deep sleep alongside Karl.
When they woke up the next day, Black Phoenix and Raven clung tightly to Karl.
They refused to leave his side.
Karl eventually had to scold them several times before they behaved.
After leaving the room, Karl entered the living room.
There he saw Yan standing quietly nearby.
Karl immediately pulled her into his arms.
Yan sat comfortably on his lap and poked his chest playfully.
"What?"
"Didn't you have enough fun last night?"
"You wouldn't want to do the same thing to me, would you?"
"If you want…"
Her eyes sparkled mischievously.
"I could let you."
"Dragging a noble angel into the abyss…"
"Making her fall into corruption…"
"Wouldn't that satisfy you even more?"
Karl's heart skipped a beat.
For a moment, he genuinely imagined the scene.
Yan immediately noticed his reaction.
The teasing glint in her eyes deepened.
Karl coughed awkwardly.
"Ahem…"
"I admit I thought about it for a second."
"But my little angel should remain noble and beautiful."
"What I should do is save you…"
"Not drag you into the abyss."
Then he gently kissed her forehead.
Yan snorted.
"You're all talk."
"Not a single honest word."
"Who would believe you?"
"Your thoughts already gave you away."
Despite her words, the corners of her lips curved upward.
She leaned against Karl's chest.
A sweet smile finally appeared on her face.
Karl held his little angel even tighter.
At that moment, the Vast Knowledge Treasury notified him of something.
There was an incoming quantum communication from Earth in the Milky Way.
Karl immediately knew who it was.
Tony Stark.
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