I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 184 Carol's Awakening

Carol took a deep breath, her eyes filled with a jumble of chaotic thoughts.

She clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white, revealing her inner struggle.

My mind is a mess right now.

"I can't agree to that right away. What you've told me—it's only your side of the story. I need to find the evidence myself and verify the truth with my own eyes!"

She finally spoke, her voice trembling slightly.

Although deep down, a certain intuition had already leaned towards believing that Ye Feng's words were true, the six-year-long Kree identity and memory blockade could not be completely dismantled with just a few words.

She needs concrete evidence and to personally dispel the fog of mystery; this is her insistence as a fighter and an independent individual.

"Of course you can, that's your right."

Ye Feng nodded understandingly, his tone calm, showing no displeasure at being rejected.

He casually took off the bartender's apron and draped it over the bar, as if he had shed a temporary role.

"What are we waiting for? Time waits for no one."

After saying that, he turned around first, pushed open the slightly heavy wooden door of the tavern, walked straight to Nick Fury's weather-looking official car outside, and naturally opened the back door.

Nick Fury and Carroll exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

Fury got into the driver's seat, skillfully started the engine, and carefully observed the mysterious deity in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

"Uh, sir?"

"We still don't know how to address you. We can't keep calling you a deity, can we?"

While maneuvering the steering wheel, Fury carefully crafted his words, attempting to break the somewhat somber atmosphere inside the car.

"Ye Feng, that's my name."

"Of course, you may also call me by my divine title—Lord of the Stars."

Ye Feng's gaze swept across the fleeting street scenes of the last century outside the window, and he casually added.

"The Lord of the Stars?"

Nick Fury quickly searched his mind for all the mythologies, classified files, and even folk tales he had ever encountered, but found absolutely no matching information.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Could it be some kind of obscure, little-known local deity?"

"Stop making wild guesses."

"I was not born from ancient mythology, but rather I climbed step by step from a human body to the realm of gods."

"Since the end of the mythological era, I am the only one who has succeeded in doing so. It's perfectly normal that you haven't heard of me."

Ye Feng's voice rang out again, directly interrupting Fury's thoughts.

Nick Fury was embarrassed when his thoughts were directly exposed, but he quickly recovered and grasped another key piece of information in Ye Feng's words.

His tone turned serious: "Mr. Ye, do you mean—those gods in myths and legends, such as Odin in Norse mythology and Zeus in Greek mythology—they all actually existed?"

"That's right, absolutely true."

"Moreover, they not only exist, but they are also extremely powerful. As far as I know, both Asgard and Olympus are significant and powerful forces in the universe."

"From the perspective of some ancient covenant, Earth can even be considered a protected territory of Asgard, belonging to one of the nine realms under its influence."

This time, it was Carol who spoke. She seemed to have calmed down a bit from the initial chaos, and her tone returned to its usual calm.

Recalling some advanced intelligence she had encountered during her time in the Kree Empire, she continued to educate Fury, a cosmic novice: "In the past, Asgard was very keen on expansion, but for some reason, about a thousand years ago, they suddenly stopped waging wars and instead focused on defending the Nine Realms, maintaining a relatively balanced state."

"As for the Kree Empire itself, there are also powerful beings at the level of the Heavenly Father within the Pantheon; otherwise, it would not have been able to stand for a thousand years and become one of the three great empires."

Nick Fury listened to these unheard-of secrets, his expression growing increasingly grave.

The amount of information he has received in the past few days is far greater and more shocking than all of his previous ten-plus years as a secret agent, and it is completely reshaping his worldview.

He couldn't help but press further, trying to extract more information: "So, Mr. Ye, which pantheon do you belong to? Norse? Greek?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng's lips curled into a meaningful smile. He turned his head, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate the seat and see directly into Fury's innermost thoughts: "I do not belong to any existing pantheon."

"If I had to define myself, I would say that I am both the beginning and the end of a pantheon; I am the God-King."

"Odin and Zeus, whom you know so well, might not be a match for me if they really fought."

"Ahem!"

Nick Fury was so taken aback by the overwhelming force of those words that he almost choked, and quickly covered up his embarrassment with a few coughs.

A god-king who claims to be on par with, or even stronger than, Odin and Zeus is sitting in the back seat of his car.

If this news were reported, the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. and even the World Security Council would probably be in an uproar.

Carol, standing to the side, also fell silent, but her perspective differed from Fury's.

She knew of Odin and Zeus's formidable reputation in the universe; they were beings even the Kree Empire's Supreme Council feared.

Ye Feng's willingness to directly compare himself to them indicates either arrogance or absolute confidence in his own strength.

Under Ye Feng's subtle guidance, the subsequent investigation progressed surprisingly smoothly.

They quickly located the key location, and Carol successfully obtained Mar-Will's research notes and some personal belongings.

Looking at the familiar handwriting in the notebook, those sealed and altered memories surged forth like a tidal wave breaking through the dam.

She recalled her pride as an Air Force pilot, her mentor-student and friend relationship with Dr. Mar-Will, the all-changing experimental accident, and—the dazzling yet deadly energy of the Cosmic Cube.

"I—I remember everything."

"I was too stubborn before—thank you for your guidance. So, what do I need to do now?"

Carol's voice was a little hoarse, carrying a sense of relief and the clarity of knowing the truth had come to light.

She raised her head, her gaze hardening once more, and looked at Ye Feng, who was waiting patiently.

The confusion has temporarily faded, replaced by an urgent desire to find direction.

"Become my messenger, and I can guide you to better control the power derived from the Space Stone and fully awaken the memories buried deep within your soul by Kree technology."

"Then, exercise your will and do what you believe is right."

Ye Feng extended the invitation again, this time with a more serious tone.

"By becoming your divine messenger, you can help me fully regain my memories and better control this power?"

Carol confirmed, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Completely controlling the powerful energy within her body was something she had always longed for but could never achieve.

"Of course, this is my promise."

Ye Feng responded affirmatively.

"Okay! I promise you!"

"What do I need to do?"

Carroll said decisively without further hesitation.

Ye Feng smiled slightly and said no more.

He raised his right hand, his fingertips seemingly drawing countless miniature stars, and a dazzling particle of light began to gather at his fingertips.

Nick Fury held his breath, staring intently at the unimaginable scene with his single eye wide open.

The seed of the microcosm transformed into a stream of light, precisely and gently entering Carol's brow.

"Buzz"

A gentle yet powerful energy wave rippled outwards from Carol, and faint cosmic strings seemed to resonate in the air.

Her body trembled slightly, and she instinctively closed her eyes, entering a state of deep perception and fusion.

"Clatter".

At the same time, the collar-like device around her neck, which was used to limit her power output, made a soft sound, unlocked automatically, and fell to the ground.

Nick Fury, watching from the side, was terrified. He subconsciously took half a step back, his hand already on his holster. But seeing Ye Feng's calm expression and Carol's painless look, he forced himself to relax, though the surprise and doubt in his eyes grew even stronger.

A few seconds later, Carole's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

In that instant, her eyes became incredibly clear, and all the fragments of her past memories were perfectly put back in place, merging with her current consciousness.

Moreover, she could clearly feel that the once uncontrollable twin-star energy within her body was now flowing gently like a river, following her will, and establishing a wonderful resonance and connection with the seed of the microcosm in her mind.

"I see—everything is clear now."

She murmured to herself, her tone filled with emotion and determination.

She clenched her fist slightly, and a soft yet terrifying aura flashed across her knuckles, proof of a significant increase in her power control.

"The cultivation system of the microcosm —"

"I will cultivate diligently and will never let down this power or your trust."

As Carol sensed the vast flow of information in her mind about how to ignite her own inner universe and tap into her life's potential, a determined look appeared on her face.

Through the initial fusion with the Seed of the Microcosm, she not only regained her memories but also directly experienced Ye Feng's unfathomable strength, as profound as the starry sky.

"Um—Mr. Ye,"

"Do you think I might have the honor of becoming your divine messenger? Even just an apprentice would be fine?"

Having witnessed the dramatic changes in Carol, Nick Fury finally couldn't contain himself any longer. He rubbed his hands together and asked, with a mixture of anticipation and embarrassment.

Having experienced this series of events, he now fully believed what Ye Feng and Carol had said about gods and cosmic empires.

Faced with such extraordinary power and a long lifespan, it's hard for anyone not to be tempted.

Ye Feng glanced at him, shook his head slightly, and said in a calm but unquestionable tone: "Fury, your will is strong, you have the makings of an excellent agent."

"But unfortunately, you are indeed too old. Your body and soul are no longer malleable enough to support the ignition of the seed of your inner universe. Forcing it will only do more harm than good."

Seeing the barely concealed disappointment on Fury's face, he softened his tone and said, "However, I will be based on Earth permanently from now on."

"If you encounter any complex situations that cannot be resolved by conventional means and involve supernatural or extraterrestrial civilizations, you can try contacting me."

"—Understood, thank you, Mr. Ye."

Nick Fury gave an awkward smile, disappointed but knowing he couldn't force it.

He is not yet the powerful and paranoid director of S.H.I.E.L.D. he later became, and is now more accepting of rejection.

Just then, Ye Feng's gaze was suddenly drawn to a cardboard box in the corner of the archives.

To be precise, I was attracted by the plump orange cat in the cardboard box, lazily licking its paws.

"Um?"

Ye Feng uttered a slightly puzzled syllable.

"What's wrong?"

"It's just a cat. It seems to belong to someone at the research institute. It probably ran out to find food because it was hungry."

Nick Fury followed his gaze, somewhat puzzled.

Could this powerful deity also be interested in felines?

"etc----"

"Such a high level of life energy—it's almost on par with some demigods. Truly living up to its name, Devouring Beast."

Ye Feng did not look away; his gaze became focused, as if he could see through the furry exterior and directly into its inner essence.

He walked over slowly, without any hesitation due to the potential danger posed by the other party, and very naturally reached out and picked up the seemingly harmless orange cat.

The orange cat only meowed symbolically, found a comfortable spot in his arms, and even rubbed against his arm.

"A Fel Devourer? What's that?"

Carol also came over, looking curiously at the orange cat in Ye Feng's arms. She could sense that the cat was somewhat unusual, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

"An extremely rare and highly dangerous cosmic creature."

"They usually present themselves with this gentle appearance, but inside they are connected to a pocket of higher dimensions, or rather, a miniature universe."

"Their mouths can open to incredible sizes, devouring almost any matter and energy, including but not limited to warships, energy attacks, and even—the Infinity Stones like the Tesseract. They are arguably among the most powerful predators and singularity creatures in the universe."

Ye Feng gently scratched the orange cat's chin and explained.

Nick Fury gasped, instinctively taking a step back. His one eye was fixed on the orange cat purring contentedly in Ye Feng's arms, unable to reconcile it with the terrifying creature Ye Feng had described.

Holding the Devouring Beast, Ye Feng looked at Carol, who had fully awakened, and steered the conversation back on track: "So, what are you planning to do next?"

Carol answered without hesitation, her eyes sharp as knives: "Of course, it's to put an end to this matter once and for all."

"Find the accuser Ronan and his Kree fleet, expose the lies of the Supreme Intelligence in public, and seek justice for Dr. Mar-Vell."

"Then, I will fulfill Dr. Marwell's legacy and help those innocent Skrull refugees find a new home where they can live in peace."

Ye Feng nodded in approval of her decision, but still added, "It's good that you have your beliefs and convictions."

"But I must remind you that the Skrulls, the Kree Empire, and the Shi'ar Empire, which are collectively known as the three great empires of the universe, have extremely complex internal structures."

"There are indeed peace-loving refugees among the Skrulls, but their imperial core and radical factions are by no means entirely benevolent and harmless. While helping them, we must remain vigilant."

Carol nodded seriously: "I understand. After everything I've been through, I won't easily believe any one-sided story anymore. I'll use my own eyes to judge."