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Capítulo 162: Subdue

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Dazed, Apocalypse found himself trapped in a dark space. No matter how far he walked, escape eluded him. After an indeterminate time, a faint light caught his attention, compelling him to move toward it.

He abruptly opened his eyes inside a cultivation tank in the real world.

Surveying his surroundings, Apocalypse noticed he was encased in a peculiar glass tank filled with an unfamiliar liquid. Strands of pure energy penetrated his body.

As Apocalypse awoke, a continuous beeping emanated from an instrument. The tank's cover automatically opened, prompting Apocalypse to sit up, his body somewhat rigid. Tubes surrounded him.

Unplugging the tubes, Apocalypse observed a room with white walls. Prepared clothes awaited him, which he quickly put on.

"Welcome back, Mr. En Sabah Nur. The name's a bit long, so I'll call you Apocalypse," said Ivan, entering with a smile.

Startled, Apocalypse's face betrayed alertness. Though he only glimpsed Ivan briefly, he remembered the appearance, wary of Ivan's ability to decompose bodies effortlessly, a skill likely fueled by formidable strength.

"Don't be so vigilant, Mr. Apocalypse. I harbor no malicious intentions; otherwise, I wouldn't have resurrected you. How about testing your new body? Theoretically, it adjusts to your soul, making it ideal for you."

Apocalypse, recalling his recent death, sensed his rejuvenated body. It no longer matched his old, worn-out form; vitality surged within a much younger vessel. His abilities had significantly intensified.

Apocalypse attempted to utilize his powers but encountered an unexpected failure. Bewilderment crossed his face.

"Your ability hasn't disappeared. I merely masked it with a special technique. It will return once you leave here," assured Ivan.

Ivan responded calmly, "I am a researcher obsessed with the truth. You can call me Ivan. Once, you ruled the world, but now, as a former king, you have two choices. Despite your past brilliance, victory has its privileges, and now, you must decide how to proceed."

"What are the two choices?" Apocalypse's tone lacked condescension, recognizing Ivan's strength and deserving equal consideration. Strength, after all, formed the basis of everything.

Ivan expressed contentment with Apocalypse's comprehension. Extending a finger, he offered two choices.

"First, you can opt for a dignified death, and I'll accord you the highest funeral rites. However, given the cost of resurrecting you, I must conduct some experiments on your body. I hope you understand," Ivan explained.

"Cut to the second one!" Apocalypse clenched his teeth, refusing the initial proposition.

Ivan presented a second option. "You can buy your freedom with wealth—not gold, silver, or jewels, but knowledge or utility to me. We can modify the terms since you're no longer the world-ruling king and likely lack sufficient resources. Serve me for fifty years, and then regain your freedom."

Apocalypse swiftly decided. Fifty years might seem lengthy to others, but it was inconsequential to a long-lived being like him. In this scenario, anyone would choose the second option.

"I'll serve you for fifty years, but I have a question. Even if I agree, will you trust me? Aren't you afraid of my potential regrets? What if I promise and then attempt to escape?"

"I honor my word. I trust you won't regret it. I'll have a guarantor witness our contract. If either of us breaks it, there'll be severe consequences," Ivan assured.

On the surface, Ivan claimed no trust in Apocalypse. However, he intentionally said reassuring words to lower Apocalypse's guard. Ultimately, Ivan desired Apocalypse's formidable combat prowess. If Apocalypse became unmanageable, Ivan aimed to utilize him against formidable foes like Thanos and Darkseid.

Apocalypse promptly agreed. He harbored his motives, knowing that the so-called guarantor's strength was irrelevant. The guarantee was merely a facade, and he begrudgingly accepted the situation.

However, post-liberation, his restored strength would alter the dynamics. Even if he regretted the agreement, he could evade consequences.

Soon after agreeing, Ivan transported Apocalypse through a spatial portal to a location known as the Devil's Cabin. In addition to the cabin's manager, Chris, a teenage girl caught Apocalypse's attention. After Ivan nodded at her, the girl's demeanor transformed, embodying an otherworldly aura.

Apocalypse, an ancient mutant, sensed that the girl, seemingly containing the entire world in her eyes, held a unique connection with the Earth. Her energy surpassed his own by tenfold, with room for further enhancement. Apocalypse identified her as the Earth goddess Gaia, leaving him startled by the revelation.

Observing Apocalypse's bewildered expression, even though it hadn't been officially stated, the Earth's mother goddess, Gaia, could sense his presence. Apocalypse, cautious, dared not be presumptuous.

Ivan internally chuckled, aware that regardless of Apocalypse's thoughts, presenting the heavily cloaked Gaia would likely keep him in check. Post-contract signing, he'd have limited options to express any reservations.

Faced with these circumstances, Apocalypse had little choice but to obediently inscribe his name on a dragon parchment contract. A peculiar restraining force manifested, penetrating the minds of Ivan and Apocalypse. The agreement stipulated that any breach would incur a potent joint attack from Apocalypse, Ivan, and Gaia, a formidable consequence even for Ivan.

Unknown to Apocalypse, the seemingly fair contract favored Ivan.

Seeing Apocalypse sign the contract brought relief to Ivan. Although various treasures could annul contracts, the higher-tiered ones posed more significant challenges. Ivan's contract, inscribed on dragon skin, ranked among the most advanced. As far as Ivan knew, only the Reality Gem in his possession could abolish the contract, but there was no chance he'd use it to harm Apocalypse.

Now, Apocalypse was considered part of Ivan's faction. Leading him to Skull Island's underground laboratory, Ivan retrieved twenty tubes brimming with mutant blood from the same storage box. Placing the test tubes in front of Apocalypse, Ivan initiated an explanation.

"I know you have a method of taking over others' bodies to acquire their abilities. However, in my opinion, your approach is too primitive."

"Mutants derive their abilities from genes. My research discovered that mutants and ordinary individuals share 99.99% identical genes, with only a 0.001% difference."

"While others call it genetic mutations, I believe these mutated genetic segments should be termed 'rule fragments.' Your soul has reached the ruling stage, yet, for some reason, your rules are mostly blank, like a book with only a few pages filled and the rest left empty."

"Now, you'll need to fill in these blank pages. The rule fragments in these mutants' blood contain information. Copy these rules and information into your soul using my method."

Ignoring any objections from Apocalypse, Ivan made a small incision in Apocalypse's hand and injected a tube of blood.

 


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Capítulo 163: Experiment Results

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A miraculous event unfolded as Apocalypse touched the blood; an immediate awareness of its properties surged within him. Without hesitation, he followed Ivan's instructions, closed his eyes, and extended his mental power to sense the rule fragments in the blood.

He was astonished to discover a potent force in the blood, dazzling with the power of lightning. Guiding this energy into his body, he absorbed and memorized its information. In no time, Apocalypse opened his eyes, extended a finger, and a lightning flash emanated.

"Excellent! You've successfully replicated the ability to control the blood of an electric mutant. My hypothesis was correct," exclaimed Ivan excitedly.

Staring at the arcs at his fingertips, Apocalypse was momentarily incredulous. Gaining others' abilities so effortlessly surprised him. Reflecting on missed opportunities, he pondered how much stronger he could have been. Regret lingered in his mind; had he known earlier, he could have acquired more abilities, avoiding subordination and heartache.

Undeterred by Apocalypse's contemplations, Ivan continued to supply him with blood from test tubes, facilitating the copying of various mutant abilities. Simultaneously, he harnessed the power of the reality gem to analyze changes in Apocalypse's body and soul absorption abilities.

In minutes, Apocalypse seamlessly assimilated genetic information from mutants' blood into his own, as if imprinting it directly onto his soul. Ivan keenly observed this process, marking each success in his memory.

Buoyed by the initial success, Ivan persisted, pouring blood from additional test tubes into Apocalypse's hands. Apocalypse, savoring the benefits, cooperated fully. The fusion of mutant abilities continued until all twenty test tubes were exhausted.

"Let's stop here. You now possess these abilities, though not mastered individually. Gain a comprehensive understanding, integrate them, and forge a power uniquely yours. After some time, we will proceed with mutant gene fusion."

Eager to gauge his newfound strength, Apocalypse inquired about the next fusion. The merging of mutant genes enhanced his strength and hinted at a transformative evolution, a higher level of existence reachable with sufficient fusions.

"Visit me every week, fuse the rules and information from twenty mutant genes each time, and use the remaining time to understand your newly acquired abilities. You'll stay here until all abilities are integrated."

Apocalypse readily agreed, recognizing the significance of this process. Over the following days on Skull Island, he visited Ivan's lab weekly, honing his abilities and building rapport with fellow mutants.

His outlook transformed as he interacted with mutants, becoming less arrogant and more tolerant. Apocalypse even found joy in playing games with younger mutants. Meanwhile, Ivan's research bore fruit, inspiring various methods to enhance Apocalypse's strength and benefiting others like his father, Chris, Kyle, and the Red Devils.

One day, while Ivan was busy in the lab, a sudden violent vibration caught his attention. Alarmed, he rushed outside to witness a fierce battle between two giants near the base of Skull Island—Apocalypse and another, shrouded in armor, twice the height he was a year ago.

The armored giant, under the influence of Simba, wielded a cloak made of condensed soul bodies and armor comprised of nano-robots, effortlessly deflecting Apocalypse's attacks. The unexpected confrontation left Ivan perplexed, wondering about the origins of this formidable adversary.

Only one person could control such nano-robots—the Red Queen. This revelation meant that the Red Queen had also joined the battle.

Ivan arrived swiftly, observing a group of mutants surrounding the fierce battle. Some placed bets, while others commented and pointed, creating a lively spectacle. It became evident to Ivan that this was not a real life-and-death struggle but rather a test or a friendly exchange.

With relief, Ivan decided to observe quietly from the shadows. The battle unfolded before him: the armored General landed a punch, forcing Apocalypse back, then swung a long knife towards Apocalypse's chest.

However, Apocalypse responded calmly, conjuring an energy whip similar to a spirit butterfly's ability. He entangled the long sword with the whip, attempting to disarm the general.

Surprisingly, the General transformed the long knife into a spear, catching Apocalypse off guard. Apocalypse, abandoning the struggle for the weapon, released the energy whip, leaped backward, and floated in the air.

Apocalypse, having absorbed the genes of a flying mutant over the past year, demonstrated newfound flying abilities. Meanwhile, the general, unfazed, activated his cloak's shape-shifting function, turning the spear back into a long sword and lunging at Apocalypse.

In a sudden turn, Apocalypse opened his eyes, his eyeballs turning red as he shot laser beams at the general. Reacting swiftly, the armor on the general's left arm transformed into a small round shield to block the attack. Simultaneously, the long knife morphed into a railgun, firing at Apocalypse.

Despite the Red Queen's computational prowess aiding the general, Apocalypse utilized his energy absorption ability to absorb the electromagnetic railgun. Though shaken, his super recovery ability quickly restored him.

The battle between the giants wreaked havoc, damaging buildings and causing distress to Ivan. Below, mutants cheered, urging them on. Chris, Kyle, Clark, and Eli were particularly enthusiastic.

"Enough!" Ivan finally intervened, appearing in the air and using gravity to separate the combatants, ending the chaos.

The field fell silent as admiration surged for Ivan's display of power.

 


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