The smiles on the faces of Morlun and Blix instantly froze.
The lips of the already scarred Blix quivered for a moment, but in the end, he couldn't utter a single syllable before his head slumped to the side and he ceased to breathe.
In comparison, Morlun's condition was slightly better than his; although his chest had been pierced by his father's hand, he didn't lose his life immediately.
"Why?"
Morlun looked at the hand piercing his chest, then at his smiling father opposite him, his voice filled with incomprehension.
He couldn't understand; as the most outstanding Inheritor in the family, he had always been regarded by his father as the designated successor.
Why would his father suddenly strike and end his life with his own hands?
Facing this question, Solus's lips curled slightly as his gaze passed over Morlun's gradually shriveling body and landed on Karn behind Peter.
"Because... I have found a child more suitable to inherit my mantle."
As soon as he finished speaking, Solus casually tossed aside the two shriveled bodies of Morlun and Blix as if he were disposing of trash.
Immediately after, he looked at Karn in the distance and reached out his hand, his posture as if he were looking at the most precious treasure:
"Karn, my pride, my most outstanding child, I knew the trials I arranged for you wouldn't knock you down, but would only make you stronger.
From today onwards, you are the sole heir of the Inheritor Family. As long as you are willing to stand by my side, I will impart all my power without reservation, and you will eventually become the master of this Universe."
However, Solus was not yet aware of the news that the Clone Factory had been destroyed, nor did he know that Karn was already clear about the contents of the prophecy.
He still thought he could manipulate Karn with words, making him stand on his side again so that the prophecy would completely lose its effect.
Anyway, with the Clone Factory around, his children could be resurrected later.
Once Peter was caught and Morlun and the others were resurrected, Karn would naturally lose his utility.
When the time came to kill this useless son, wouldn't it be as simple as crushing an ant?
Solus's plan was perfectly calculated, but reality slapped him hard in the face.
Facing Solus's highly provocative words, Karn's face remained as calm as a still well, and the gloom deep in his eyes, instead of diminishing in the slightest due to this sudden 'favor', became even more intense:
"Father, what's the point of acting out this kind of scene with me at this stage?"
"Also, don't blame me for not warning you, the Clone Factory has already been destroyed by me, so... you truly just killed your most beloved son with your own hands."
Solus: ???
Glancing back at Morlun, who had completely turned into a mummified corpse, Solus's face was a mixture of complex emotions for a moment.
After his face turned pale and then green, it finally became as black as the bottom of a pot:
"You damned beast, since you are so stubborn, then don't blame me, your father, for having to teach you properly how to correctly become one of Inheritors!"
While speaking, Solus dove down, aiming directly at Karn.
His speed was so fast that the people on the field didn't even have time to react.
Universe power, also known as the Enigma Force.
This power is the source of light born in opposition to Knull, the God of Darkness, a pure energy body mixed with some kind of great will.
Once it possesses someone, it can amplify their various attributes by up to 7,500 times!
Although Solus had not received the true recognition of the Universe energy, he had forcibly confined this power within his body by relying on a Vampire's natural suppression of totem power.
But even this level of amplification was already very exaggerated; when stacked with his own Universe-level combat power, his speed was no different from teleportation.
Faced with such speed, Karn was completely unable to defend and was instantly smashed into the ground by Solus.
With just this one blow, all the bones in his body instantly shattered, and his body completely lost the ability to move like a pile of limp mud.
"I'll leave you with one breath of life for now; once I've dealt with that 'the other', I'll come back to handle you, you little beast."
Considering this was his last son after all, even if he was the traitor in the prophecy, Solus had to let him live.
His idea was straightforward: once he killed Peter, this the other, and completely severed the spider totem's prophecy, he would use the power within his body to completely wipe Karn's memory and turn him into his puppet.
With that thought, Solus withdrew his gaze from Karn and turned to Peter, the greed in his eyes completely undisguised:
"The most important the other in the prophecy, I hope you won't disappoint me too much."
Looking at Solus, who was close at hand, even Peter's face couldn't help but show a trace of solemnity.
The power radiating from Solus made even him feel heavy pressure.
Without any hesitation, Peter once again used the Tiger Talisman to split himself into good and evil sides.
The Solus before him was undoubtedly the strongest opponent he had encountered so far, his combat power even exceeding that of Thor and Laufey.
In this situation, he had to ensure the full-power output of his Telekinetic Shield; only then could he limit the destruction to within Hells Kitchen.
Otherwise, let alone New York, probably the entire United States would be torn apart in this battle.
After the split was complete, Evil Peter was as arrogant as ever; even facing Solus, whose aura was so terrifying, he didn't hesitate for a moment and charged straight at Solus with a wild laugh.
Meanwhile, Good Peter used all his means at this moment, strengthening the energy shield covering Hells Kitchen by a hundred times through his Telekinetic Shield, then looked at Tony and ordered:
"Tony, take everyone and evacuate Hells Kitchen immediately; the coming battle is not something you can get involved in."
The four women—Gwen, Felicia, Sif, and Natasha—were naturally unwilling to leave.
But they ultimately understood Peter's intentions and knew that staying would only make them a burden to him.
So, after exchanging a look with each other, they made up their minds and decisively followed the Superheroes to evacuate Hells Kitchen.
The moment everyone left, a terrifying shockwave suddenly erupted.
That was the impact brought about by the first clash between Evil Peter and Solus.
Just one probing exchange instantly turned the sand and Ice Walls—which had previously been enough to withstand the bombardment of all Inheritors—into powder.
The buildings in Hells Kitchen that had been perfectly protected collapsed with a roar.
Those Drone Cameras floating in mid-air responsible for the broadcast were shredded in an instant, leaving the audiences across the United States who were tensely watching the battle stunned.
Shit, why is it gone?!
Compared to the audience's shock, the Superheroes on the scene felt even more anxious.
Because at the moment Evil Peter's fist collided with Solus, Evil Peter himself actually flew backward!
That's Peter!
In their understanding, Peter, who had never fallen behind, was actually suppressed by his opponent in a head-on confrontation!
Just how terrifying must Solus's strength be!