Michael discovered that as this massive heart of the universe of unknown origin expanded and contracted, spewing out energy, wisps of soul essence were mixed in with these energies and spewed out together.
But these wisps of soul essence only appeared for a moment before vanishing without a trace, and even with Michael's current strength, he couldn't detect the slightest clue.
However, although Michael didn't discover how these wisps of soul essence dissipated, he did find where they reappeared: on Little Nina's mother's body!
Or rather, it could no longer be called a corpse.
Under the changes wrought by the mutated gem, Little Nina's mother's body had returned to its previous state, completely unharmed, and even her breathing had resumed.
Now, this body was like that of a person in a vegetative state; all that was missing was the return of her soul.
And now, under the effect of the mutated gem, the soul that had been shattered by the massive heart of the universe deep within the Earths core and returned to the origin of the Universe, began to gradually re-trace and materialize!
"Tsk, tsk."
"This method..."
"It can truly be called 'creation', can't it?"
Seeing Little Nina's mother's soul gradually taking shape, Michael marveled at it.
One must know that Little Nina's mother's soul had been shattered by that massive heart of the universe and returned to the original energy of the Universe.
In this situation, even with Michael's current strength, and even with all the Infinity Stones gathered, he wouldn't be able to trace Little Nina's mother's soul back.
Even if he forcibly traced and materialized a soul, it would have no relation to the original Little Nina's mother; it would merely be a specially 'customized' soul, with even memories specifically etched into it.
But under the mutated gem's methods, this soul essence, traced back and gradually coalesced into a soul body, was precisely Little Nina's mother from before! A completely identical soul, without the slightest change! This method truly broadened Michael's horizons!
"However..."
"I will soon possess this method too!"
Thinking that he, currently only at Multiverse Level strength, already possessed 90% of the mutated gem's authority.
He only needed to make one more breakthrough in strength, and Michael would be able to fully gain control over the mutated gem.
At that time, Michael, having full control of the mutated gem, would naturally also fully master this miraculous ability!
"Speaking of which..."
"I still have to thank that guy Apocalypse."
"He really is a good person...!"
A powerful fragment of the heart of the universe was actually used by Apocalypse as a medium for transferring abilities. It was like using the primordial artifact 'God-Slaying Spear' to hang clothes; what a waste of treasure! How was this any different from squandering a precious resource? However, now, such a great benefit had come to Michael!
"I wonder..."
"After devouring the Phoenix Force Fragment," "will I be able to successfully advance?" "If I can successfully advance, then it will truly be amazing!"
According to the original promotion procedure, Michael would need to advance two more times, reaching Multiverse Level, to fully control the mutated gem.
But Apocalypse, this 'good person', had such a good thing as a fragment of the heart of the universe but didn't know how to use it, benefiting Michael for free.
The mutated gem devoured this fragment of the heart of the universe, which inexplicably gave Michael an additional ten percent control over the mutated gem.
Now, Michael only needs to reach Ultra-Cosmic Level strength to fully control the mutated gem.
At that time, the so-called Five Supreme Gods, whom Michael now avoids and is unwilling to confront directly, will become utterly powerless before him! That's why Michael said that Apocalypse is truly a 'good person'!
Of course, Michael wasn't entirely certain if he would successfully enter Ultra-Cosmic Level strength after devouring the Phoenix Force Fragment.
However, Michael will certainly not stop on the path of continuous self-improvement! Even if this devouring doesn't lead to an advancement this time.
It's no big deal; he'll just devour a few more. Moreover, Michael's original purpose in coming to this Multiverse was merely to collect more Infinity Stones.
Who knows, perhaps in his quest to devour more Phoenix Force Fragments, Michael might encounter another extraordinary serendipity.
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