Karl originally believed that he was already quite wealthy.
However, after completing the sign-in and obtaining a Super Celestial Computer, he suddenly realized the opposite.
Compared to the energy consumption of that machine—
He was practically a pauper.
As for using the six Infinity Stones to power the computer, Karl rejected the idea immediately.
Although the stones could regenerate their energy naturally, doing so would take at least a century.
If the Super Celestial Computer drained them even a few times, the recovery period might stretch into tens of thousands of years.
Clearly, that was not an acceptable option.
Instead, Karl planned to bind the computer directly to a star for energy supply.
After communicating with the computer again, Karl decided to give it a name.
Since the technology originated from Yan's universe, and Yan was the reason he had obtained it—
Karl named the system:
"Vast Knowledge Treasury."
He then connected all the energy crystals stored inside his system space to the Super Celestial Computer as a temporary power supply.
At that moment—
Yan suddenly looked toward Karl in surprise.
She had just received a connection request from the Celestial Computer.
Not only that—
She had been granted Level-Two authority access.
Karl laughed.
"Hehe."
"This is my Vast Knowledge Treasury."
"A Super Celestial Computer with 30,000 frames of computing power."
"It can do far more than you imagine."
Karl leaned closer.
"You should connect to it yourself and see."
"It also contains the Fifth-Generation Divine Body upgrade technology from your angelic civilization."
"I'll upgrade your body after I finish creating the necessary resources."
Yan was stunned.
"You actually possess a Celestial Computer?"
"And even the Fifth-Generation Divine Body technology?"
She took a moment to process the information.
"But my current body is only Third-Generation Divine Body level…"
She sighed slightly.
"My database contains a Fourth-Generation upgrade plan, but without the assistance of a Celestial Computer, completing that upgrade would take at least one hundred years."
Then her expression brightened.
"But now…"
"With this computer…"
"That problem is solved."
Karl finally understood.
Previously, he had wondered why Yan hadn't upgraded her divine body despite having the knowledge.
It turned out the limiting factor had been computational assistance.
"Alright."
"Let's begin the upgrade process."
Karl stood up.
"I also need to inject a serum myself."
"Let's go."
Karl led Yan and Black Phoenix to the research laboratory of Skyblade VII.
He then connected the Vast Knowledge Treasury directly to the ship's systems.
Yan uploaded her divine body upgrade plan into the system.
The Vast Knowledge Treasury immediately analyzed the data and generated a list of required resources.
Karl retrieved the results.
Then he began using his creation ability alongside the system's calculations to manufacture the necessary materials.
Various rare resources began appearing continuously.
However—
Creating them consumed enormous amounts of energy.
Karl eventually summoned his Golden Cloth embedded with the Infinity Stones to assist in sustaining the process.
Even then, the task required tremendous effort.
Meanwhile, Yan and Black Phoenix began studying the Ordinary Kryptonian Warrior Serum Karl had obtained.
Karl planned to eventually allow everyone aboard the warship to receive the serum.
To accomplish that, Yan and Phoenix needed to fully analyze the serum's genetic structure.
Then they would replicate it safely.
With the help of the Vast Knowledge Treasury, their research progressed smoothly.
No major obstacles appeared.
Karl, Yan, and Black Phoenix worked inside the laboratory for twenty-four hours straight.
In the end, Karl finally produced the full set of resources required for Yan's divine body upgrade.
Meanwhile, Yan and Phoenix had successfully completed their analysis of the Kryptonian gene serum.
Afterward—
Yan entered the Divine Body Upgrade Chamber aboard Skyblade VII.
The Vast Knowledge Treasury began overseeing the process.
The transformation would take several months.
Karl then turned toward Black Phoenix.
"Phoenix."
"I'm going to inject my serum next."
"I might enter a deep sleep for a while."
"During that time, you and Ganata need to protect the warship."
"The Vast Knowledge Treasury will control the ship's systems."
"With its computing power, no one should be able to detect us."
Karl kissed Phoenix gently.
"Just be careful, alright?"
Black Phoenix leaned against his shoulder.
Her brows were slightly furrowed.
"Will it be dangerous for you to sleep like this?"
Her voice carried obvious concern.
Karl stroked her hair gently.
"No."
"My body simply needs time to adapt."
"Alright."
"I'm going to begin the injection now."
Then Karl turned toward the system.
"Vast Knowledge Treasury."
"Fully conceal Skyblade VII."
"If necessary, activate spatial jump or ultra-long-distance teleportation immediately."
"Energy consumption is not a concern."
"Yes, sir."
The system responded instantly.
Karl walked into the innermost chamber of the research lab.
He lay down inside a specialized injection pod.
Without hesitation—
Karl injected the Doomsday Serum into his arm.
Immediately afterward, the chamber filled with energy nutrient fluid.
The transformation began.
Karl's cells started dividing at extreme speed.
His genetic structure began rearranging itself.
Even his bones fractured repeatedly before regenerating again.
At the same time, the Vast Knowledge Treasury executed Karl's commands.
Skyblade VII entered full stealth mode.
The entire research laboratory was sealed off.
Even Black Phoenix was forced to leave the chamber.
If an emergency occurred—
Or if the ship encountered an unstoppable enemy—
Karl and Yan would be immediately teleported away.
Karl would always be evacuated first.
He possessed the highest authority level.
The system's primary directive was simple:
Protect Karl at all costs.
Unless Karl ordered otherwise.
Or deliberately committed suicide.
Which was clearly impossible.
The Vast Knowledge Treasury also informed everyone aboard the ship that Karl had entered deep sleep.
Skyblade VII shifted into maximum stealth and combat readiness.
May, Raven, Helen Cho, Wanda, Pietro, and the others were naturally worried.
But the system assured them that Karl was safe and would wake soon.
With no other choice, everyone returned to their usual tasks while waiting.
However—
When Red Crystal arrived at the laboratory entrance and discovered she could not enter—
She simply created a small stool.
Then she sat outside the door.
Waiting quietly for Karl.
A short while later—
Black Phoenix walked over.
Then she sat beside Red Crystal.
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