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Oscorp Biological Industries Building.
Inside Peter's quantum physics lab.
"Across the infinite multiverse, including our own universe, there is a singular space that connects everything together."
"The Quantum Realm!"
"Time doesn't exist down there. Or rather, time operates on a completely different set of rules."
"Ever since Felicia and I got teleported into the multiverse, I've been trying to find a way back. That's why I switched my major and dove headfirst into quantum physics."
"And the result?"
"Right when my research was finally showing some real promise, we suddenly got teleported back. I still don't know how or why."
"But that didn't stop me from continuing my research into the Quantum Realm."
Hawk leaned back on the sofa, watching Peter, who was usually reserved and quiet, pace around the room and speak with wild excitement.
Hawk was a law student. But that was legal law...
So, Hawk had no idea what any of the quantum jargon Peter kept spitting out actually meant.
But one thing was crystal clear... The Quantum Realm could allow him to bypass the universe's surveillance and cross the multiverse.
In fact, the exact second Peter had dropped the phrase over the phone, Hawk realized exactly what he had been forgetting all this time.
Ant-Man.
Or more accurately, Dr. Hank Pym.
And then, Hawk fell dead silent.
Logically speaking, the second he started looking for a way to cross the multiverse, his brain should have instantly jumped to Dr. Pym and the Quantum Realm.
But instead? He thought about combining the Time Stone and the Space Stone. He thought about using Dreamwalking, and even dragged Agatha—the witch with the Darkhold copy—all the way to New York. Yet, for some reason he couldn't explain, he had entirely overlooked Dr. Pym and the Quantum Realm.
It made no sense.
Unless... Someone or something was actively suppressing his thoughts, stopping him from remembering Dr. Pym's Quantum Realm!
The prime universe!
Because the Quantum Realm wasn't just a physical location. It was an alternate dimension, a completely different layer of reality.
Whatever it was, the prime universe's gaze simply couldn't penetrate the Quantum Realm.
Hawk had zero chance of smashing open the Eighth Sense gateway within this universe.
Because the moment he stepped through the Eighth Sense of Life, this universe would completely lose its grip on him.
By achieving the Eighth Sense, he would effectively become a universe unto himself, completely transcending the prime reality... Therefore, the prime universe had intentionally and aggressively dampened the very concept of the Quantum Realm in his mind, actively stopping him from connecting the dots.
"..." Hawk suddenly remembered the multiple times over the last few months where he felt like he was forgetting something crucial, only to be interrupted or distracted right before the thought fully formed. He let out a cold laugh and shook his head.
Peter, who was mid-sentence in a passionate lecture about his Quantum Realm discoveries, heard the chilling laugh. He stopped and looked at Hawk.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"What?" Hawk snapped back to reality. Meeting Peter's gaze, he stood up from the sofa. "No. You're exactly right. So, let's do this."
Peter was completely lost. "Do what?"
"Send me to the Quantum Realm." Hawk's eyes locked onto the massive advanced sci-fi machine sitting behind Peter. His eyes burned with anticipation. "Do we use that machine? What do I do? Sit down? Lie down?"
He couldn't wait... He needed to get into the Quantum Realm, cross over into another universe, and finally complete the fundamental evolution of his life from 'mortal' to 'god'.
And Hawk wasn't worried about losing his power once he crossed over. Earth-828—the universe Gwen was currently stranded in—had already provided a proof of concept.
It was common knowledge.
Hawk's power was built on three pillars.
His Micro-Universe.
His Surplice.
Neither of those originated from the Marvel Multiverse.
But Hawk had a third pillar, one native to Marvel.
The Phoenix!
The Phoenix was born in the Phoenix Galaxy, 5.8 billion light-years away, sparked by the universe's first flame of life. From the very beginning, the Phoenix had chosen Hawk completely.
And Hawk had adapted. He had seamlessly integrated the Phoenix Force into his own Micro-Universe training methods, creating a unique, hybrid system perfectly suited for the Marvel Multiverse.
The Phoenix Universe Training Method!
So—
If he crossed into the multiverse, his Micro-Universe might temporarily disconnect, but the Phoenix Force wouldn't. And over time, his full power would gradually project itself into whichever universe he landed in.
Just like in Universe-828.
The Celestials had banished Gwen to Earth-828, but they overlooked one massive detail. Gwen was pregnant.
Therefore, the moment Gwen arrived in Universe-828, the Phoenix Galaxy—which was inextricably linked to Hawk and naturally native to the Marvel power system—crossed over right alongside her.
But because Hawk wasn't physically there, the process was incredibly slow. It took months, right up until the exact moment William and Bella Phoenix were born, for the Phoenix Galaxy to finally manifest fully enough for Hawk to detect it.
But what if Hawk crossed over personally?
Put simply: Even if the universe he entered didn't have its own Phoenix Galaxy, the exact moment his boots hit the ground, the Phoenix Galaxy would immediately follow him.
Even if he couldn't bring his absolute maximum power, whether Celestial-tier without his armor or Chief God-tier with it, right away...
At bare minimum—
He would still have supernatural strength. And because he was physically present, his power would regenerate at a visible rate.
And that was assuming he landed in a universe without a Phoenix Galaxy...
If he landed in one that did? His baseline power would immediately spike to peak Dimensional Demon God.
So, enter the multiverse, awaken the Eighth Sense!
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Hawk took a deep breath and looked at Peter. "Let's go. I'm ready."
"..." Peter looked at Hawk's dead-serious, eager expression. He opened his mouth, suddenly feeling incredibly tired. "So, you literally didn't listen to a single word I just said, did you?"
Hawk arched an eyebrow. "The Quantum Realm lets you cross the multiverse. Didn't you just say that?"
"I did, but—"
"Then let's go. Hurry up. I'm on a tight schedule."
"I can't!"
"What?" Hawk stared at him. "Why not? Seriously, what have you been doing this whole time? Are you just embezzling Felicia's research grants to build a secret slush fund?"
The corner of Peter's mouth twitched. "This is the Quantum Realm, Hawk. The real pinnacle of quantum physics. Do you think I'm just changing a lightbulb?"
"So how far have you actually gotten?"
"I've verified the entrance to the Quantum Realm. But I'm still figuring out how to actually get inside..."
Hawk inhaled sharply. He gave Peter a long look. "So, let me get this straight. You found the door, but you don't know how to open it?"
Peter nodded. "Exactly. I know how to open the tunnel, but the physical entry mechanism? I'm stuck. I did find some Pym Particles in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s archives during my research, but—"
"Wait..." Hawk cut him off. "Pym Particles? If you have those, can you get me in?"
Peter nodded slowly, then immediately shook his head violently.
"I still need to figure out how to get you out. You can't just focus on the entry and completely ignore the exit strategy!"
"We'll worry about the exit later. Give me a second."
Hawk cut him off. Right in front of Peter, he closed his eyes.
The next moment.
Sixth Sense — Observation!
Hawk pushed his Seventh Sense to the limit. As he visualized the name "Dr. Hank Pym" in his mind, his consciousness acted like a perfectly calibrated GPS. It tore through the clouds, swept over the cities, and locked onto a beautiful Victorian-style house located at 1046 Russian Hill, San Francisco.
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Right now.
A perfect family reunion was playing out inside the house.
Dr. Hank Pym sat on the sofa, holding hands and locking eyes with a beautiful older woman with snow-white hair.
Hank Pym, typically a stern and slightly paranoid man dressed in an old-fashioned suit and glasses, now wore a broad smile that made his face resemble a blooming sunflower.
The woman was his wife, Janet van Dyne, who had only recently been rescued from the Quantum Realm.
The original Wasp.
Janet looked down at her hands, which Hank was gripping tightly, then back up at her husband, who was staring at her unblinking. She let out a helpless sigh. "We've been back for a week, Hank. How long are you going to keep doing this?"
"For the rest of my life... We're already old. I'm never letting you—"
Suddenly—
"If you want, I can make you both immortal." Hawk materialized silently in the middle of the living room, casually interrupting Hank's romantic confession.
Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne stared at the man who had just bypassed all their security and popped into their house.
A few feet away in the kitchen, Hope and Scott—who had been secretly watching their parents' sappy reunion—went pale.
The next second, Ant-Man and the new Wasp sprang into action.
"..." Hawk shifted his gaze.
Scott, fully suited up in one second, and Hope, who had already shrunk down, froze instantly in mid-air.
Seeing this, Janet immediately stood up.
"Hope!"
"Ms. van Dyne, I'm not here to hurt anyone," Hawk said calmly, looking at the panicked mother. He released his telekinetic grip on Scott and Hope, then turned to Hank Pym. "My name is Phoenix. Hawk Phoenix."
Hank Pym frowned at the name.
Scott, however, spoke faster than his brain could process.
"The Demon King!"
"What Demon King?" Hope instinctively looked over at Scott.
Scott didn't answer. He just glared at Hawk, fully on edge.
Hawk ignored them, keeping his eyes locked on Hank Pym.
"I know who you are, Mr. Phoenix. You—" Dr. Hank Pym's frown deepened.
Hawk cut straight to the point. "I need your Pym Particles. I'm going into the Quantum Realm."
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