After a brief chat with Ancient One, Michael and Ancient One both returned to Earth.
However, Michael returned to his Base, and Ancient One returned to Kamar-Taj.
As for the other observer in this incident, Asgard, it showed no intention of appearing this time.
Previously, in the Multiverse Movie Universe, Michael accidentally entered Asgard's God Kings Palace, interrupting Thor's coronation ceremony, which led to Odin chasing him, making him scramble through various Dimensions in a desperate and embarrassing state.
But in this Multiverse Mutant Universe, facing Michael, a Multiverse Level powerhouse who had already reached the peak of cosmic strength, Asgard didn't even dare to show up, let alone interfere in any matters.
If Michael had only been Single Universe Level or lower, Asgard's teleportation beam would have probably already shone around Michael.
But now, after learning that Michael was a Multiverse Level powerhouse, they were very cautious.
Compared to Ancient One, Asgard was also at the Single Universe Level of strength, and in some respects, even stronger than Ancient One.
But Ancient One dared to appear and confront Michael directly, while Asgard didn't even dare to show up.
Comparing the two, it's no wonder Asgard was already in decline!
Even if Ancient One had Eternity as a powerful backer, her daring to appear by Michael's side at the very first moment was enough to demonstrate her proactive and courageous character.
Michael was, after all, Multiverse Level, and he could easily crush the Single Universe Level Ancient One.
But at such a moment, Ancient One still dared to show up, which shows that for the sake of Earth, Ancient One was truly willing to risk everything! "Hmm..."
"It's time to get Jean Grey out of that school."
He didn't bother with Asgard, which could be easily destroyed. Since they were too scared to come out, Michael wasn't interested in bullying them, especially since Asgard in this Universe hadn't done anything to Michael.
At least for now, Michael and Asgard had no conflict of interest.
Michael then began to consider how to accelerate Jean Grey's 'darkening'.
With the previous incident involving Ego, Michael decided not to wait for the original plot to unfold slowly.
Moreover, Michael's arrival had already thrown the plot into disarray.
If he continued to wait, it was uncertain whether Jean Grey would still attract the Phoenix Force Fragment as in the original plot!
Without the Apocalypse plot, and with Professor Charles's suppression, if Jean Grey didn't erupt or 'darken', how would she attract the Phoenix Force Fragment? "To 'darken' Jean Grey, it still needs William Stryker to contribute!"
In any Mutant Universe, William Stryker was absolutely the eternal lifelong enemy of Mutants!
This was certainly true in the hybrid Mutant Universe where Michael currently resided!
With William Stryker's various intentions and methods for capturing, researching, and eliminating Mutants, having him 'darken' Jean Grey would definitely be a sure thing! "Hmm..."
"Found him."
"In that secret mountain Base."
"Not under that... dam."
"Hmm..., I seem to have misremembered."
"But it doesn't matter. With Michael's divine sense, William Stryker had nowhere to hide."
"It's just..."
"How should I lure this guy to the Mutant School?"
The Mutant School now was not like in the original plot. With Professor Charles in charge, Stryker might not necessarily be willing to dare to go there.
Michael propped his chin, lost in thought.
In the Marvel Universe, the experiences of William Stryker in every Mutant World are more or less the same.
But in this hybrid Mutant Universe where Michael currently resides, this... William Stryker, just by his appearance, looks younger than the others.
If Michael hadn't known beforehand that this guy had a son, many would have believed him if he claimed to be only twenty or thirty years old.
However, reaching the rank of Colonel in the US Military is enough to prove this guy's capabilities.
One must know that in America, after Colonel comes Brigadier General, which is essentially a general-level rank.
In other words, this William Stryker is already a person with one foot in the ranks of generals.
"Perhaps..."
"I can make something out of this."
Thinking of William Stryker's military rank, Michael naturally thought of a way to utilize William Stryker's identity... In The Hulk's storyline, why did General Ross dare to continuously pursue The Hulk?
Undeniably, it was the US Military command, and even The Pentagon, that gave him significant authority. Those big figures all wanted to develop more powerful serums based on The Hulk, whether for sale or personal use, which made those bigwigs eager.
But with just that... could it make General Ross dare to corner The Hulk in a city? Didn't he know how many people would die if a battle broke out in a city? General Ross knew everything! But he was... so utterly reckless!
When Abomination appeared, if Bruce Banner hadn't transformed into The Hulk to stop him, General Ross would have even dared to launch a missile.
Just think, a single missile, even if it's just a short-range missile, if detonated in a city, would cause immense casualties. Yet, General Ross dared to do it.
Was he really relying solely on the verbal support of the military bigwigs and those... fat-bellied congressmen in The Pentagon? Obviously not!
General Ross relied on... his identity as a General in the US Military command.
Generals in America are only accountable to the US Military command; even the... White House has to stand aside. This is common knowledge throughout the World.
And the US Military command's protectiveness of its own is also World-renowned!
If something went wrong, at most it would be... stripping him of his uniform and early retirement. He himself would not suffer any harm.
Since that's the case, what the hell did he have to be afraid of! But if it were someone else, a Colonel, putting aside the authority to launch a missile, would he dare to do such a thing?...Similarly, Michael only needs to use a little trick to promote William Stryker one or two ranks.
Even if it's just one rank, to Brigadier General, the boost this gives William Stryker is... infinite! A Brigadier General, even with 'Brigadier' in the title, is still a General.
The troops he commands will also be far more numerous than now.
It's like the difference between a Colonel and a Senior Colonel in Eastern countries.
A Colonel is just a regimental commander, but what about a Senior Colonel? They are typically brigade commanders, high-level division commanders, and some secret units can even hold higher positions. The troops under their command are entirely sufficient to launch a local war.
Just one rank difference, but the confidence it gives a person is World's apart!
In other words, even if he's only promoted to Brigadier General, William Stryker's courage will rapidly swell!
In the movie Apocalypse, after the Mutant School ran into trouble and he was captured by Apocalypse and his group, William Stryker immediately dared to lead a team to raid the Mutant School and capture everyone.
It can be said that if it weren't for Jean Grey, a Mutant with a Level 3 psychic ability, the Mutant School would have truly become history.
Once Michael finds a way to raise this guy's military rank by another level... tsk tsk... even if the Mutant School was still there, he would probably dare to attack the Mutant School, right?
As the saying goes, the higher one stands, the farther one sees.
The greater the power, the more one dares to do anything!..."White."
"Yes, Master!"
"Go do something."
"Like this, like this."
"Like so, like so."
"Like this, like this."
"Go do it."
"Yes, Master!"
Michael directly handed this matter over to White to handle.
After more than half a year of development, the Blackwater Company has become very famous in America, and even throughout the World.
No wonder, as the Blackwater Company has a super AI like White coordinating everything behind it.
Coupled with the support of various black technologies, the Blackwater Company has never failed to complete any order it has taken on!
It can be said that all buyers who have placed orders with the Blackwater Company absolutely rate the company with five-star reviews!
If it weren't for the somewhat expensive fees, perhaps there would be no business left for other security and defense companies... Given the Blackwater Company's pricing standards, most of the orders come from national organizations, or at least some consortiums.
Especially within America, it is deeply loved by various forces.
This also means that with the Blackwater Company's current influence, getting a Colonel promoted to Brigadier General is truly just a matter of a single word.
At least, as far as Michael knows, the Blackwater Company has very deep ties with the US Military.
Of course, it cannot be said that the Blackwater Company's development has had no obstacles at all.
At least, the existence of the Blackwater Company has made the famous Blackwater Company very uncomfortable. No matter what the Blackwater Company wants to do, they will try to obstruct it.
Even if they can't stop it, they will try to make things difficult for you.
It must be said, White really did a splendid job!
Anyway, Michael is not at all worried that White will mess up William Stryker's promotion.
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