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"This time, through the Shou, we successfully obtained the coordinates of the dimension where Maduk Kurios, one of the Hell Lords, resides."
Karl said with a burning gaze, "Although at present, the Hyperspace is not strong enough to launch dimensional wars externally, this at least buys us a certain degree of initiative…"
"Therefore, in view of Khorne's excellent performance in this special event, as an additional reward… I have decided to grant him Shou Lao's dragon soul and the Shou's demon soul for him to handle."
"I hope others can follow Khorne's example, redouble their efforts, and achieve even greater success!"
As for the remaining Revenge Spirit, Karl naturally intended to keep it for his own use.
Currently, the A01 Symbiote Suit is undergoing an autonomous division 'reproduction' experiment in Samuel Sterns's laboratory.
The Revenge Spirit, which is immune to most physical damage, can perfectly fill this equipment gap during this period.
As long as he doesn't encounter high-level Demons above the Demon Lord level like the Shou, Karl, after transforming into his Ghost Rider form, can almost clear all 'minions' below that level without taking damage!
This undoubtedly added another powerful self-preservation method for him at this stage, and at the same time, it also made his attack methods gradually become more diversified.
And just thinking about the cool scene when transforming into the Ghost Rider form, even someone as calm and seasoned as Karl couldn't help but feel an urge to buy a motorcycle and experience some 'anti-gravity' riding.
After all, a man is a boy until he dies!
In addition to this.
The appearance of the Revenge Spirit can also, to a certain extent, effectively alleviate another pressing concern… or rather, a hidden danger, that Karl is facing.
That is the issue of mind stone energy supply.
After all, nowadays, with the implementation of the Hyperspace version of the 'Troll Plan,' the Four Lackeys' absorption of the mind stone's energy has become increasingly frequent.
Coupled with the recently constructed Golden Throne, Karl has to sit on it to 'recharge' whenever he has nothing to do.
He truly wonders if the mind stone can withstand such high-intensity usage?!
Karl is now starting to feel a sense of crisis, like his 'data is running out.'
It seems that the plan to plunder the next infinity stone is already imminent.
Otherwise, if one day in the future, this 'extra-large power bank' that is the mind stone suddenly runs out of power… that would be a huge joke!
"What?"
Including Khorne, the Four Lackeys all showed surprise on their faces after hearing Karl's words.
"Boss, are you really going to reward those two high-level spiritual entities to that brainless idiot? Isn't that too cheap for him?"
Tzeentch adjusted his glasses with an exaggerated expression, immediately feeling like he had missed out on billions.
Originally, he had planned to lay low this month and then brew up something big!
Who would have thought that Khorne, that dog, would successfully steal his home?
Thus missing out on two high-level spiritual entities that could have been used to create Greater Demons.
Thinking that these two high-level spiritual entities might be directly eaten by Khorne, Tzeentch immediately felt a heartache from wasting such treasures.
"Alas, sure enough, once it involves My Lord, even my 'calculations' fall short!"
While lamenting the extraordinary power possessed by his boss, Tzeentch secretly made up his mind that he must rise up next month and absolutely not give these competitors any more opportunities.
That's right, I'm going to outwork everyone here!!!
"This is his deserved reward."
Karl glanced at the Four Lackeys and said meaningfully, "As for how to deal with those two souls in the end, that is also his freedom."
In fact, Karl somewhat approved of Khorne's method of directly devouring these demon souls that contained powerful energy.
Because compared to the time-consuming and laborious method of using these demon souls to create Greater Demons, using this simple and crude method is clearly more conducive to the Four Lackeys quickly improving their own strength.
However, as a qualified boss, no matter which method of improvement the Four Lackeys ultimately chose, Karl would not question or interfere.
He only cared about the result, not the process!
"Hehe, thank you for your kindness, Boss."
Khorne was incredibly moved to see that his boss had no intention of retracting his command.
See? As long as you work hard, you'll have meat to eat by following the Boss!
And this time, holding two high-level spiritual entities, he also became smarter and decided… to eat one and keep one!
As for which unlucky fellow would be eaten…
The dark power contained in the Shou's soul was clearly stronger than Shou Lao's, which could help Khorne grow faster to a greater extent.
So, naturally, he was the one to be eaten.
"Your performance this month has been very good, and I hope you can maintain this momentum next month… All right, if there's nothing else, then I'll…"
Just as Karl was about to leave the Hyperspace and return to the real World.
Tzeentch stepped forward and said mysteriously, "Boss, through screening, I recently discovered another optimal candidate who can fully undertake the Demon Hunting Plan. His potential is even greater than Homelander's."
"However, precisely because of the opponent's immense potential… to achieve the foolproof level you expect, with my current existing power, it might be a bit difficult."
"Oh?"
Karl's eyes lit up upon hearing this, curious as to who could receive such a high evaluation from Tzeentch.
But thinking about it carefully, looking at the entire Marvel Universe, and the many Small Worlds that have merged into it, there should only be two and a half candidates who can reach this level!
Let's talk about the half…
Naturally, it was Dr. Reed Richards, known as the "smartest man on Earth."
However, although the other party possessed wisdom far beyond ordinary people, it was far from reaching the point where Tzeentch would find him troublesome.
The real reason Karl considered him was his son, Franklin Richards, who might or might not be born normally in this Universe, and who could create 'Small Worlds' and travel through time as a child!
If this kid were to intervene at some point in the future timeline, then at Tzeentch's current level, it would indeed be more troublesome to deal with him.
So Reed Richards can only be counted as half a person for now.
And one of the remaining two candidates was the famous Professor X.
He possessed extremely powerful Mind abilities, enough to resist Tzeentch's 'corruption' at this stage!
But in this Universe, Professor X suffered from Alzheimer's disease due to the m43 virus, specially developed by Yuckley Genetics to eradicate Mutants, and completely became an elderly patient with habitual urinary incontinence.
He spent his days like a helpless child, relying on the care of an equally ailing elderly Wolverine, living a difficult life in a remote and desolate suburb.
So, it's most likely not Professor X either.
That leaves only the last and most probable candidate.
He is Victor Von Doom, known as the "God Emperor" in the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom!
Although he didn't have any superpowers, he was a genuine super genius, like Reed Richards and Tony Stark!
In the original work, by simply studying ancient magic texts on his own, he was able to self-teach and reach a level of magic comparable to Doctor Strange… a true "dual cultivator of magic and science."
In some Universes, he even eventually became an omnipotent ruler, like a creator god… God Emperor Doom!
If it weren't for the extremely fatal weakness of "arrogance" in his personality, he would probably be unrivaled in the entire Marvel Universe.
So, if nothing unexpected happens, the best candidate with potential far exceeding Homelander, as mentioned by Tzeentch, should be Victor Von Doom.
Sure enough.
Tzeentch immediately spoke his name.
However, when Tzeentch saw that Karl's face not only showed no surprise but even a hint of appreciation, he couldn't help but feel shocked.
Could it be that My Lord had already guessed it?
Indeed, nothing can escape My Lord's eyes.
Thus, Tzeentch decisively chose to remain silent, standing quietly aside, awaiting Karl's final decision.
"Your vision is very good; this is indeed an excellent candidate… I have already thought of a solution, but it is clearly not the best time yet, so let's wait for now."
Karl pondered for a moment, having already conceived a very bold idea in his mind.
If he could complete this idea of his.
It's very possible that those Hell Dimensions wouldn't even need the Four Lackeys to act; Victor Von Doom alone could handle them all.
However, completing this idea would not be easy, and even a slight mistake could very likely backfire.
So Karl still needed to spend some time to refine and optimize the specific details more meticulously.
No choice.
He had to be cautious.
If he messed up and wasted a talent like Victor Von Doom, or pushed him into the enemy's camp, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
So, to be on the safe side.
Karl decided to implement this special plan only after he successfully obtained the Reality Stone!
"Understood."
Tzeentch had analyzed from the confident expression on his boss's face that he was definitely not just saying it casually, but had truly found a way to solve this problem.
A feeling of admiration couldn't help but rise within him again.
Truly worthy of being the "Creator God" of the Hyperspace.
Even a problem that stumped me, Tzeentch, was instantly solved.
Boss YYDS!
...
At the same time.
In a dilapidated hotel room.
When Eddie Brock, as usual, logged into various portal websites, including The Daily Bugle, through an encrypted account, preparing to publish a few more essays slandering Karl and opposing Sokovia under the nickname "Strongest Avenger."
He unexpectedly discovered that a news story related to himself had actually made it into the top three trending topics on major portal websites.
He clicked to open it.
Good heavens.
It meticulously listed all the "evil deeds" Eddie Brock had committed over the years… including some shady dealings he had done under the guise of public service during interviews, and some completely unsubstantiated rumors.
It could be said that it directly exposed Eddie Brock's past inside and out.
Especially the case where he previously used fake news to gain both fame and fortune, and thereby misled the police and public, causing the real culprit to remain at large for a long time.
It was even re-told in the form of entertainment news, with added "embellishments"!
The content of the entire article was a mix of truth and falsehood, so much so that not only could ordinary people not distinguish it, but even Eddie Brock, a veteran reporter, was powerless to refute it.
And the moral judgment of Eddie Brock's hypocritical actions, which permeated the lines, had already molded him into a notorious industry cancer.
Because the article was written so wonderfully and vividly.
As a result, almost all of the tens of thousands of comments from netizens below were one-sided insults and personal attacks against Eddie Brock.
"Fuk, Fuk, Fu*k!!!"
Eddie Brock instantly broke down after reading it.
He was all too familiar with such articles.
Because wasn't this precisely the method he had been using recently to slander Karl and Sokovia?
He just didn't expect the boomerang to hit him back so quickly in this way.
And the immense exposure on various platforms also made him feel overwhelmed.
This meant that even if he came out publicly to defend himself now, it would be difficult to salvage the current situation of his "notorious" downfall.
"Rumors spread with one mouth, refuting them breaks legs" is the meaning of this!
Eddie Brock, whose love life, career, and life had all fallen to rock bottom, seeing that he was now even completely deprived of the right to be an online troll, his mentality completely collapsed.
In a fit of rage, he immediately smashed his keyboard to pieces and let out helpless roars of fury at the screen.
"Damn The Daily Bugle, damn John Jameson… I will definitely make you pay a painful price for today's actions!"
That's right.
The person who "doxxed" Eddie Brock this time was none other than the rising star of New York journalism—John Jameson.
The fact that he didn't even bother to use other pen names to publish this article was enough to show how angry he was that Eddie Brock dared to slander his boss.
Perhaps it was because The Daily Bugle had recently reported too many major events and news stories.
So much so that many people had almost forgotten that this old fellow was once New York's most famous "entertainment news rogue."
And all the tricks Eddie Brock used to write essays online were just leftovers from what old Jameson had already played with.
John Jameson: You like slandering my Boss, don't you? Alright, then I'll use your own methods against you and let you taste what it's like to be slandered!
"My vessel, Eddie, I've told you before, your method is too weak; we should make a big splash."
Anti-Venom seemed to have guessed Eddie Brock's thoughts, pointing at John Jameson's photo on the screen and maliciously instigating:
"I think we should start with this old man who's targeting you…"
"You have to understand, to find powerful partners, you must first prove your worth… Now, our chance has come!"
"Good." This time, Eddie Brock finally stopped refusing and roared with a ferocious expression, "This time, I must make him pay the price."