For Leo, life was the most important thing. Nothing else mattered as much as simply staying alive.
When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out—everything ends.
Merging two major abilities again was simply too exhilarating.
What was there to fear? He was fearless.
"System, how many years do I have left to live now?"
Leo was genuinely curious about how long he could live. Immortality was too easy for him to achieve.
[According to system calculations, the host possesses the Frost Giant royal physique, allowing him to naturally live for five thousand years. With the super ability formed by the fusion of two major Super Healing abilities, a conservative estimate is that he can live for at least ten thousand years.]
He could live that long? Then time, for now, was no longer valuable. He didn't need to think too much about it anymore.
The dream he once had—immortality—was no longer his goal.
"System, open the attribute panel. I want to see it."
[Ding! The attribute panel has been opened. Host, please view it yourself.]
Host: Leo
Age: 22
Level: Sub-Skyfather
Physique: Frost Giant Physique
Abilities:
Water Control A-Rank (ten-kilometer range)
Ice Element S-Rank (-150 °C)
Fire Control C-Rank (500 °C)
Carbon Steel Transformation (inferior to original Adamantium and Vibranium)
Teleportation A-Rank (Earth range)
Super Speed A-Rank (1,000 km/s)
Super Healing S-Rank (any injury heals within one second)
Telepathy A-Rank
Items: Time Stone, Space Stone, Reality Stone, Power Stone, Mind Stone, Soul Stone (N pieces)
Subordinates: Android 18, Terminator TX
Points: 10.4 million
Bio-energy: 3850 points
Assets: One Umbrella Hive Factory
Looking at the panel, Leo realized that after improving both mentally and physically, he had crossed a massive gap.
From Earth-Rank to Sub-Skyfather—this wasn't just strength improvement.
It was a leap in life itself.
Countless mutants, psychics, mages, and enhanced individuals were stuck at Earth-Rank their entire lives.
Yet he crossed it in just a few weeks.
It wasn't a miracle. It was the result of his relentless dedication and hard work.
But the more abilities he gained, the more a seed of worry grew in his heart.
He was powerful, but… could his body really handle so many genetic abilities?
A few powers were fine, but if he had hundreds in the future, would his body collapse?
"System, with so many genes, will my body eventually collapse and I'll over-stuff myself to death?"
[The host's concern is correct. The genetic capacity of mortals is limited. Too many genes will lead to collapse.]
[However, the host, by chance, extracted two Super Healing abilities and integrated them into his body. Such a powerful ability can naturally resolve the dangers facing the body.]
Leo couldn't help but sigh. He really had luck like a nearsighted cat bumping into a blind mouse.
"System, why isn't there a notification for points gained from changing Jean Grey's fate?"
When he took Jean Grey away, shouldn't that have changed her fate directly? Just like with Wanda?
[Host, Jean Grey's situation is complex. It will only be considered a complete change when the host prevents the birth of her second destructive personality. Otherwise, she will still escape Earth and return to her original trajectory.]
Leo understood now. There was a process to everything.
When he first saw Jean Grey, he had already figured out the current X-Men timeline—it was after Days of Future Past.
But everything after that had been altered. After the fusion, a new parallel movie universe had been born.
That's why everyone only remembered the Cuba Crisis. Other major mutant events had never happened.
Charles and Logan's memories of Jean Grey were erased by time.
"Let's go. Let's head home first. From now on, you'll follow me. I'll take you back to meet the sisters."
Leo felt completely relaxed after piecing everything together.
"Okay, sisters? Brother, you have other sisters?" Jean Grey's tone lifted, clearly happy.
After all, there's always a difference between boys and girls—some little secrets are best shared among girls.
"Hehe, you'll find out when we get there. Let's go."
Leo smiled mysteriously, saying nothing more, and accelerated toward Tony Stark's villa.
Jean Grey was curious, but Leo clearly wanted to surprise her.
Then, as they drove, she suddenly asked about something heavier—her future of destroying the universe.
She looked at her small hands and arms. She didn't look like the kind of person who could end everything.
"Brother, you said I'd destroy the universe. According to your country's way of speaking, you calculated this? Are you sure you really calculated it this way? How can I believe I have that kind of power?"
Leo smiled faintly as he drove.
"In our culture, there's a saying: 'One dares not calculate fate completely, fearing the impermanence of the Heavenly Dao. One dares not love too deeply, fearing it's but a grand dream.'"
"Fate isn't something you can fully trust, nor something you should fully doubt. The future is still in your hands."
He tried to explain in English, but the philosophy was too profound. Jean only half understood.
She did get the core meaning though: Fate isn't fixed. She can control her own destiny.
She nodded silently and looked out the window, lost in thought.
Silly girl.
Leo sighed inwardly.
Her future self was too stubborn—trying to control everything only to end up losing everything.
To seek and not obtain.
To obtain and not cherish.
To forgive everyone except herself.
In the end, she fled into the universe.
In this life, all that suffering… I'll clear it away for you.