"Energy is needed for transformation, isn't this the perfect time?"
Malrick turned his gaze, accelerating the God Realm Dimension's absorption of the Mutant Universe.
The galaxies being swallowed had previously required several months for gradual assimilation. But with the addition of dozens of Abstract Entities, the environment within the God Realm Dimension now mirrored the conditions of a real universe.
The months of assimilation were no longer necessary. The God Realm Dimension needed only to absorb the star systems from the Mutant Universe, and expansion would naturally begin.
Under Malrick's precise control, the vast Mutant Universe was fully absorbed in just a few hours. Every star system was transferred into the interior of the God Realm Dimension. During the process, the Mutant Universe visibly contracted until it vanished completely.
Having devoured all the "wealth" of the Mutant Universe, the God Realm Dimension began to expand with a deep rumble.
Do not be fooled by the apparent limitations of a single universe in the Marvel cinematic world. Even one universe contains countless inner dimensions, including the Quantum Realm, which stretches unimaginably vast.
Now that the Mutant Universe had merged into the God Realm Dimension, every star system within began vibrating violently. Amid the tremors, trillions of star systems expanded simultaneously. Stars multiplied in every spiral galaxy, and the distances between galaxies grew rapidly.
From the outside, the God Realm Dimension, already exceeding ten trillion light-years in diameter, expanded to an even more astonishing scale.
Beyond the God Realm Dimension, seven figures observed: Mephisto, Dormammu, and the seven Dimensional Demon Gods. They stared at the rapidly growing dimension in awe.
"Master's Dimension is about to transform into a true universe. Incredible," exclaimed Satanish.
"Yes," Dormammu said, his flame-like eyes alight with excitement. Previously, facing this scene, he would have been envious and plotting to seize the God Realm Dimension. But now, under Malrick's control, Dormammu's heart brimmed with anticipation and devotion.
"I wonder when Master will fully absorb my Dark Dimension. Just the thought that I can assist makes it worthwhile, even if it costs me my existence," Dormammu declared, entirely contrary to his past image.
The other six Dimension Lords, equally corrupt, nodded in agreement, expressing their hope that Malrick would soon absorb their dimensions. Yet, for stability and the eventual destruction of the multiverse, Malrick reserved those last.
Within the God Realm Dimension, as the final remnants of the Mutant Universe's material energy were assimilated, the transformation of the God Realm Dimension concluded.
Under Malrick's control, the dimension's rules unified perfectly. Stars ignited as hydrogen coalesced, and the dimension's boundaries solidified into a genuine universe. The rumbling vibrations persisted for days.
Throughout the process, Malrick's body glowed a brilliant golden hue. With his fists, he repeatedly struck the dimension, accelerating its transformation.
Eternity and the other great cosmic beings watched in amazement. They remarked that, as expected of a figure on par with Superman, Malrick's ability to modify universal rules physically rivaled the might of sentinels from other realities.
Boom!
With Malrick's final strike, the God Realm Dimension completed its transformation. It became a true universe, its rules perfected, with a fully functional internal and external circulation system. Even if Malrick no longer maintained it, the universe would enjoy a long lifespan, eventually collapsing into a singularity and reborn in a future cosmic cycle.
At that moment, the God-Kingdom Universe trembled slightly and began to move. Malrick activated his super-vision, observing beyond its boundaries.
"This is the Realm of Split attempting to expel your newborn universe," Eternity said, appearing alongside Infinity and the other cosmic beings.
"Normally, only complete universes outside the multiverse group exist in the Outer Dimensions," Eternity explained. "If you do not intervene, the Realm of Split will eject your universe outward. There are powerful beings there, like Setorak and the Eye Demon, but you need not fear them yet."
The multiverse was layered like an egg: the Real Universe Group, then the Outer Dimensions, and finally the Realm of Split. Being expelled into the Outer Dimensions brought the God-Kingdom Universe closer to other real universes.
However, even though Malrick's strength rivaled the Eye Demon, its minions—those massive-eyed, Cthulhu-like creatures—could still pose a threat. Ordinary beings in the God-Kingdom Universe would be defenseless.
Malrick considered this and said, "We will stay in the Realm of Split. Its environment is safer, and it is more convenient to deploy my subordinate mages."
"Besides, my plan for Black Strange to dominate the Realm of Split has not yet been completed."
Ignoring the curiosity of Eternity and the others, Malrick let golden light surge from his body, spreading endlessly throughout the universe. It enveloped the God-Kingdom Universe like a protective bio-field.
Under this invisible force, the slowly moving universe halted. Even after the golden light faded, the universe no longer drifted. It rotated gently in place, gradually absorbing scattered energy around it, and simultaneously drawing in the seven neighboring dimensions.
"Very good, very good, Superman, truly exceptional," Eternity and the other gods commented.
Malrick observed them silently, waiting for the cosmic beings to return to their conceptual forms. Then he would proceed to the TVA to assign tasks to Black Strange and his comrades.
Yet this time, the Abstract Entities did not vanish. Instead, they smiled at Malrick.
"Malrick, the core of this universe seems sealed. We cannot enter without breaking through. Is this your secret base?"
The entities were curious, not hostile. In truth, they had come seeking assistance out of sheer curiosity; otherwise, they would have gone to Doctor Doom's Battleworld, where many of their m-bodies resided.
"Secret base? Yes, I suppose. This is my God-Kingdom, a sealed space from another system," Malrick replied. "I cannot allow entry now. It is critical for my future plans."
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