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The infinite multiverse is extremely vast, and the history and time process in each universe are also different.
This also means that the infinite universe may be destroyed due to certain accidents.
Just like the endless stars in the universe, they are not eternal.
However, in such a short period of time, more than a dozen universes were destroyed one after another.
This is not some accident under ordinary circumstances that caused the universe to be destroyed.
What's more, before the universe collapsed, they had detected some strange energy fluctuations erupting in the destroyed universe.
And this means...
"So, the destruction of the universe is not a small probability accident caused by the vastness of the universe."
"But...it's man-made!"
Peter's expression gradually became serious, and he expressed his guess in a deep voice.
"That's right, sir. We also thought it was just an accident at first. After all, the infinite universe is too vast. Although the accident is small, on an infinite scale, a small probability event will eventually become inevitable."
"However, no one expected that less than a dozen hours after the first universe was detected to be extinct, another universe would experience the same thing, suddenly shattered with an abnormal surge in energy."
"Until then, we also realized that this might not be an accident, but a huge crisis that could sweep across the entire multiverse is about to begin..."
Reed also expressed his agreement with a serious expression. They had long realized that the destruction of the universe might mean that some crisis sweeping the multiverse was about to come.
The previously destroyed universes were most likely forcibly destroyed by some powerful being.
"But, who is destroying the universe and the billions of creatures in it for no reason?"
"Moreover, most people probably don't possess such a terrifying power that can destroy many universes!"
At this moment, because of this sudden incident, almost all members of the parliament have come here to find the cause and solution of the destruction of the universe.
These questions linger in their hearts.
Even though they stayed up all night for days, searching and exploring with all their might, they still had no way of finding the real culprit that destroyed those universes.
The useful information obtained is that before the universe collapses, a unique and huge energy fluctuation will erupt.
After that, the speed of the universe's destruction not only did not slow down, but was even faster than before.
This couldn't help but make them feel a little desperate. How could they detect and stop such a terrifying force that could destroy the universe?
Until now, Peter's return finally gave them a glimmer of hope in the endless despair.
"Sir, could it be that the crisis that you mentioned earlier, which is sweeping across the infinite universe, has broken out ahead of schedule?"
At this moment, almost everyone remembered Peter's previous prediction. He had said long ago that a destructive crisis that would sweep across the multiverse might be about to break out.
"No, this is not the multiverse crisis I was referring to..."
Facing everyone's inquiring gazes, Peter slowly shook his head, denying their guess.
The reason why Peter "predicted" that the multiverse crisis was about to break out was because of the inexplicable invasion of the DC universe and the strange dark energy that did not belong to the Marvel multiverse.
And now, Peter witnessed with his own eyes the entire process of a single universe going from normal to sudden destruction, and Peter did not find any strange dark energy appearing in it.
This means that this inexplicable crisis was not secretly interfered with and planned by people in the DC universe.
Rather, it is a special crisis occurring in the Marvel multiverse.
……
"Damn it, what should we do now? Can we just watch the infinite universe bloom into a ball of fireworks in the void under unknown circumstances?"
At this moment, after hearing Peter’s denial himself, the glimmer of hope that had just risen in the hearts of everyone present slowly faded away.
The unknown existence with terrifying power to destroy the universe makes these "ordinary people" who have just come into contact with the multiverse feel almost helpless.
Even though the multiverse is extremely vast and individual universes are countless, it is unknown how long it will take for their respective universes to be destroyed.
However, I am afraid that no one can accept the despair and helplessness of having a sword hanging over one's head, which may suddenly fall at any time.
"No, it's not that there is no solution..."
However, just when everyone felt despair and helpless, Peter slowly opened his mouth and gave those in despair a glimmer of hope.
"Mr. Superman, you..."
Having regained hope, everyone looked at Peter expectantly, waiting for him to continue speaking.
There was a hint of hesitation in his eyes, fearing that the hope he had just gained would turn into despair again.
"In fact, after this period of exploration, you have not gained nothing. You should have noticed that before each universe collapses, there will be a burst of unique energy fluctuations..."
Peter did not hesitate and slowly expressed his inner thoughts.
"Mr. Superman, do you mean to use that special energy fluctuation to locate the universe that is about to be destroyed, and then go to prevent the destruction of the universe?"
Everyone present was the smartest being in their respective universes. Even before Peter had finished speaking, they had already drawn corresponding conclusions based on what Peter had said.
However, this made their eyes, which had originally rekindled hope, turn into despair again.
"It's useless, Mr. Superman. We noticed this situation a long time ago. It is precisely by using this special energy fluctuation that we can locate the universe that is about to be destroyed in advance and observe the complete scene of the universe's destruction."
"Unfortunately, we haven't found any rules that can be used for this kind of cosmic fluctuation."
"Moreover, the multiverse is so vast that energy cannot be transmitted throughout the multiverse in an instant. By the time we detect energy fluctuations, the universe has already been completely destroyed, and we will not have time to stop it."
As the smartest beings in the universe, they naturally noticed it long ago and took advantage of the characteristics of this universe before its destruction.
Unfortunately, it was precisely this that made them despair again about what Peter said.
"Of course, it's not absolute. As long as the universe that is about to be destroyed is close enough to our universe, we can go to that universe and prevent the destruction from happening almost immediately after we sense the energy fluctuations..."
Although Reed from Peter Universe spoke in a deep voice and put forward a plan that could be implemented under certain conditions.
But this situation is almost impossible. Do they have to pay attention to whether there are abnormal fluctuations in the cosmic energy around them at all times?
And after who knows how many years, the moment the abnormality is detected, he will go to stop the destruction of the universe and find out the real culprit that caused the destruction of the universe?
"We really can't always pay attention to the abnormal energy fluctuations of the entire multiverse..."
However, in the face of everyone's doubts, Peter's expression did not change, and he spoke again.
After a pause, seeing everyone's expectation again, Peter continued, "If we regard our universe as an origin, we can only monitor the energy fluctuations of the universe within a limited distance around us, and then we have enough time to prevent the destruction of that universe."
"But what if there are cosmic points like ours that are spread throughout the multiverse?"
Peter's voice was not loud, but it instantly exploded in their minds like thunder.
"That's right. Just like the neural network that makes up the human brain, the infinite multiverse is connected as a whole to form a special network like nerves. Then we will be able to find out which universe in the overall network has abnormal energy fluctuations in the fastest time."
"So as to rush to that universe as quickly as possible and prevent the destruction of the universe..."
Peter's words gave Reed a flash of inspiration, and he instantly understood the plan that Peter had not yet fully explained.
"That's right. If we can really connect the entire multiverse, no, even if we can only connect one tenth or one percent of the multiverse, we can find the real reason why the universes are extinct one after another in a short period of time."
After a brief thought, Reed from another universe also found that this method was indeed feasible.
"Although I don't want to disturb everyone's interest, I have to point out the fatal problem of this plan..."
However, just when most people felt that this plan was feasible and showed excitement on their faces.
Reed from the zombie universe spoke slowly, his voice still full of coldness, making everyone feel like they were poured with a bucket of cold water.
"Have you ever thought about how much energy is needed to create a device that can connect the endless universes of the entire multiverse?"
"Moreover, all the technology we have now is simply not enough to support the construction of such a huge project..."
"With our current technology, it may take decades or even hundreds of years just to connect thousands of universes around us."
The voice of Reed from the Lost Universe was also very plain, but it made everyone's expressions, which were originally full of smiles, become serious and even solemn again.
The reason why they did not expand the parliament members during this period of time is to jointly fight against the impending multiverse crisis.
The fundamental reason is that their technology and energy are not enough to support more parliamentary members.
Just opening the space-time channel connecting their five universes had consumed an enormous amount of energy.
If we want to connect more universes, I'm afraid that even the energy that can be produced on the entire earth combined will not be enough to support it.
……
"Alas, even if our technology is sufficient to understand the infinite multiverse, we are still bound by the most important energy source..."
Reed sighed. Since Peter appeared, in just a few years, the development of the entire earth has exceeded everyone's expectations.
They can even create human fleets and sail into the distant universe.
It is also possible to build a multiverse shuttle that can explore other cosmic realities outside the universe, making a cosmic-level parliament a reality.
But at this moment, energy, the foundation that supports all scientific development, still limits their progress.
"That's right. Energy is, after all, a fundamental issue that all science cannot overcome."
The others also sighed. The solution that they had finally come up with that might resolve the multiverse crisis was crossed out again!
"Haha, energy is not a problem, and more advanced technology is not a problem either..."
Faced with everyone's sighs, a smile suddenly appeared on Peter's face.
Fortunately, he was not in a hurry to return from this trip to the DC Universe.
Now, we have obtained the most critical and important thing to save the entire multiverse.
"Mr. Superman, can you really solve the problems of energy and technology?"
At this moment, everyone's eyes were once again focused on Peter. Hope turned into despair many times, causing their mood to fluctuate constantly.
At this point I was even a little bit skeptical of what Peter said.
After all, the energy problem is not something that can be solved overnight.
"In fact, in our universe there are supreme artifacts with almost unlimited energy, such as the Infinity Stones..."
"However, each of the Infinity Stones only contains a specific energy and is not suitable for use as a multiverse connection device."
"But fortunately, not long ago, when I traveled to another universe, I not only collected enough Speed Force, but also obtained another treasure containing infinite energy. Its name is the Mother Box..."
Peter's figure flashed, and when he appeared in front of everyone again, they saw a huge cube made of unknown metal on his raised palm.
"This is... the Mother Box?"
Everyone looked at the ordinary metal mother box in Peter's hand, and a hint of doubt appeared in their eyes.