Marvel: Spider-Man? No, I'm Superman!

The dazzling stream of light traversed the void of the universe, suddenly merging into that lifeless planet filled with a deathly aura.

Gradually, life began to return to the once-damaged planet.

Time seemed to have accelerated for millions of years.

Water, plants, animals, and everything else that represents life gradually revived at this moment, allowing the once-destroyed planet to regain its vitality in a short period of time and giving birth to a new ecological environment.

Time has returned to normal, and new life will surely be born on these new planets.

……

Hundreds of kilometers away in space.

Near the space station that originally belonged to Stellar Technology, an even larger special facility has appeared.

From a distance, it looks like a sphere made up of countless linked space capsules, while at its center, it seems as if a huge, long sword-shaped spaceship is "inserted".

This is the newly established Tianjian Bureau space defense station.

That enormous sphere is a space fortress that integrates various functions.

The long, sword-shaped space capsule is actually a spaceship with space travel and powerful attack capabilities.

Without a doubt, this is an Earth defense fortress built by concentrating the most advanced technologies on Earth at this moment.

If a crisis were to occur from outside Earth, this space fortress would be Earth's first line of defense in space.

Peter was naturally used to this.

After all, the space fortress of the Sky Sword Bureau was able to be built into its current form entirely thanks to the various support provided by its Stellar Technology.

The teleportation gun, now fully operational, has increased the efficiency of transporting various supplies from Earth to space countless times.

With the help of Stellar Technology and the participation of sufficient personnel, the basic framework of the fortress was established in just a few days.

Then it was a process of continuous improvement until it was finally put into use.

Of course, according to the Sky Sword Bureau's plan, several such defensive fortresses may need to be built to ensure the safety of Earth.

However, these are not things Peter needs to consider. Right now, he himself is the highest honorary commander of the Sky Sword Bureau—the first Sword Bearer.

Let's turn our attention away from the space fortress.

Peter slowly entered the Stellar Technology space station.

As a space station, there is a set of rules that must be strictly followed when entering the space station.

For example, comprehensive disinfection and sterilization.

But for Peter, these tedious processes were completely unnecessary.

It is impossible for any germs to survive in his body.

After handing over the spaceship and the unconscious Yondu inside to others, Peter went straight into Reed's laboratory.

"Mr. Superman, I didn't expect you to return so quickly after resolving the cosmic crisis!"

Reed, who was conducting an experiment, soon discovered Peter's return.

Although he knew that Peter's sudden departure from Earth was due to a crisis from some universe, he believed that if Peter couldn't resolve the crisis, then they should just give up and wait for the universe to be destroyed.

"It's resolved, but it wasted some time and cost many lives..."

Recalling the countless planets devoured by Ego and the indifferent life on them, Peter felt no excitement at resolving the crisis.

Even if he could breathe new life back into those planets, he could not bring back the trillions of lives that had already perished.

"Hey, Mr. Superman, don't be sad. At least our Earth is intact."

Reed couldn't imagine how many lives would be lost in a crisis that swept across the entire universe.

However, he knew that, at least on their planet Earth, there was almost no threat or damage.

"Forget it, don't talk about this."

Peter paused for a moment, then continued to Reed, "Perhaps you may need to temporarily put aside your other experimental research and focus on a specific area of ​​research!"

"Oh? Mr. Superman, do you have any new research directions you'd like me to explore?"

Reed wasn't angry that he had to stop his research; instead, he asked Peter with great curiosity.

"A study exploring the endless universe beyond our own..."

Peter spoke slowly, and what he said left even Reed, who had wildly imaginative ideas, momentarily stunned.

"What? You mean, studying other parallel universes outside our universe?"

"That's right, research in this area can be extremely difficult. Do you have any concerns?"

Although, on Earth itself, many people have been dedicated to researching other parallel universes beyond our own.

Especially after the last major invasion from another parallel universe.

However, there is no doubt that research and exploration in this area remains one of the most difficult in the entire history of human civilization.

"of course not!"

However, Reed was unexpectedly excited at this moment, as if he had long had an extremely strong expectation for this kind of research.

"Great, Mr. Superman, you've finally approved my research in this area!"

"Rest assured, I will do my best to explore all kinds of information about other parallel universes as quickly as possible."

It seems Peter underestimated Reed's mischievous nature.

The excitement and anticipation in his eyes were almost impossible to suppress. If Peter hadn't already left, he probably would have already become engrossed in the upcoming experiments and explorations.

Moreover, it seems that Reed has wanted to explore this area for a long time.

It was only because of his previous agreement with Peter that he did not rashly take the initiative to conduct this research.

"Okay, I believe you can satisfy me, or even open my eyes."

"However, there are still some things that need to be done as we agreed before. If there are any emergencies or special circumstances, you must notify me in time."

It wasn't that Peter was overly cautious; it was simply that Reed's reputation compelled him to be careful.

Moreover, the multiverse is inherently full of mystery.

No one can guarantee that at any given moment, a moment of carelessness could trigger a terrifying crisis capable of destroying the entire universe.

After all, in some of the comics Peter was familiar with, those major events were all caused in this way.

"By the way, Mr. Superman, what is the ultimate goal and phased objective of our exploration in this area? Are we preparing to invade other multiverses?"

Reed suddenly asked Peter, his face showing a mixture of fear and anticipation.

After all, an endless universe means endless resources.

"Well... for now, let's focus on exploration. I hope you can find the coordinates and information of parallel universes, and the more the better."

"Of course, if you have the opportunity, I hope you can upgrade our teleportation gun so that it can teleport to other universes that have already been located."

Peter thought for a moment and then spoke slowly.

Exploring the multiverse is a long-term project, and there is no ultimate goal to speak of.

After explaining these things, Peter prepared to leave the laboratory temporarily to meet the two outsiders who had just arrived in their universe.

However, before leaving, he seemed to remember something and slowly gave Reed a word of advice.

"By the way, after Thor and Magneto return, you can ask Magneto about the situation in his original universe."

"If possible, it would be best to first determine and locate his coordinates in the universe, since I promised to send him back to his original universe..."

"Understood, Mr. Superman!"

……

Shortly after Peter met the Iceman and Wanda from beyond the universe.

Magneto and Thor also returned together on the Marauders' ship.

Along with him came three other guys who surprised Peter.

A raccoon that looks like a plush toy, a big guy with a muscular build but who doesn’t seem to have much intelligence, and a little girl with antennae on her head.

Without a doubt, they were the original group that followed Star-Lord.

However, since Star-Lord has been devoured by Ego and is temporarily without direction or goal, he simply came to Earth with him.

Peter had no reason to refuse.

They handed Drax and the girl over to the Skysword Bureau.

But they left the rocket behind.

After all, Rocket Raccoon is known as one of the most intelligent creatures in the universe, and his intelligence is even comparable to Tony Stark on Earth.

Moreover, its original identity was that of a perfect creature created by the highest evolution, possessing an incredibly intelligent mind and known as a genius inventor of cosmic weapons.

This is a perfect opportunity to collaborate with Reed and explore information about other multiverses beyond our own.

It can also help create special machines that open channels to other multiverses.

In short, aside from his foul mouth, the Rockets were a pretty good employee for Peter.

As for Magneto and Iceman, after this special experience, they were filled with curiosity about the universe Peter lived in.

But ultimately, there were still some concerns, and the hope was to return to one's original universe.

Peter did not stop them from returning to their original universe. Instead, he promised to find their universe and send them back after Reed made some progress in his exploration of the multiverse.

As for Scarlet Witch Wanda, she seems to have already forgotten her original universe and is prepared to stay and live in this new universe.

"Perhaps, her original universe has left her with no lingering attachment."

Given that Wanda can use her ability to alter reality to change the reality of Earth in her universe, Peter already understands why she wouldn't choose to return to her original universe.

However, her ability to alter reality was too powerful, so she couldn't move freely around Earth.

Otherwise, who knows when the reality of Earth will be gradually altered to the point that even Peter won't recognize it?

And so, several months passed peacefully on Earth.

And time has come to the very end of the year.

Today is Christmas Eve.