Chapter 203: Reunion with Skye

Using the lives of a hundred individuals to confirm the perfection of the serum, Clark finally approached his old classmate, the Daredevil King, and after exaggerating the dangers of the experiment, he didn't scare him off.

The experiment was a success without any surprises, and the Daredevil King gained strength comparable to Captain America's initial transformation! Finally obtaining power that matched his dreams, the Daredevil King was endlessly grateful to Clark, making him somewhat embarrassed.

Fortunately, Captain America appeared in time to take him away for individual training.

It was apparent that Captain America held the Daredevil King in high regard, seemingly treating him as a potential successor.

Seeing the success of the Daredevil King's experiment, Clark used the serum to heal Dr. Connolly's severed arm.

Why else would it be called the perfect serum?

This serum combined the advantages of the Super Soldier Serum, the Extremis Virus, and Dr. Connors' regeneration serum into a new formula.

It not only granted the recipient physical strength far beyond human limits but also provided them with a terrifyingly fast recovery ability.

Regeneration of severed limbs was a trivial matter! However, those transformed by this serum did not have abilities like Killian's fire-breathing, as generating heat and even releasing high-temperature flames was an incomplete manifestation of the Extremis Virus. A perfect Extremis Virus, theoretically, wouldn't cause such effects, let alone an even more perfect serum.

After observing the Daredevil King and Dr. Connolly for a day and ensuring there were no adverse reactions, Clark finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He could now confidently finalize the perfect potion and administer it to his loved ones.

To ensure the potion was utterly flawless and to enhance its effects further, the mysterious ingredient was finally revealed.

It was dragon bones obtained ten years ago during the eradication of the Hand! Incorporating the essence extracted from dragon bones into the serum added the miraculous effects of prolonging life and rejuvenating the user on top of its original benefits.

However, due to the limited quantity of dragon bones, only seven doses of the serum could be produced, which Clark named the Ultimate Serum.

Such a precious serum, aside from his closest kin, Clark wouldn't allow anyone else to use it, not even the Daredevil King.

As for the ownership of the seven Ultimate Serums, Clark had already planned it out.

First was Hank Pym, who had played a significant role in Clark's growth path. The first person Clark thought of for the Ultimate Serum was him.

Hank was a given, and so was a dose for Janet van Dyne, despite her being trapped in the Quantum Realm, as Hank's Quantum Tunnel was nearing success in rescuing her.

To honor the elders, next were his closest female friends, Hill was definitely included.

Then came Hope and Jane, who had silently supported him over the years. With something that could grant eternal youth, they surely deserved a share.

Five doses were allocated thus far.

One of the remaining two doses was reserved for Mindy when she grew up, and after much deliberation, Clark decided to give the last dose to the Ancient One.

If the serum could help her live a few more decades, it would significantly reduce Clark's burdens.

Before this, Clark first cured Daredevil, Matt Murdock's blindness with the standard perfect serum. In the midst of Matt's surprised and joyful reaction, Clark threw the meticulously prepared screenplay in front of him.

The screenplays were for "Batman: The Mystery of the Bat", "Batman: The Dark Knight", and "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises".

DC's films tend to lean towards a darker tone, which can result in masterpieces with the right scriptwriter and director but can easily become disasters otherwise.

"Man of Steel" had a lukewarm box office performance in Clark's previous life. To ensure commercial success, he adapted it to fit Marvel's style, but he didn't need to make such adjustments for these three films, which were already masterpieces. Like "Aquaman", he wrote the scripts exactly as they were, aiming to recreate these classics on the big screen in this world.

After receiving the Ultimate Serum, Hank Pym's hair turned from white to black instantly, and his body reverted to its prime in his twenties.

With his body rejuvenated, his mind became sharper, and his research pace accelerated.

Hope and Jane, after receiving the Ultimate Serum, regained their peak beauty from their late teens.

Watching Jane happily looking at herself in the mirror, Clark smiled contentedly, "Now, you're going to captivate many men."

Jane turned around, sticking out her tongue playfully, "Have I captivated you with my beauty?"

Clark was taken aback, considering Jane's dedicated support over the years and her commitment to purity, wondering if he should take responsibility for her.

As for Hill, their relationship could at best be described as lovers, more like a fling with no future.

If he were to take responsibility for Jane, then he would have to end things with Hill.

Before proceeding, however, he needed to clarify things with Hill, "The truth is, Hill and I..."

Clark was interrupted by Jane placing a hand over his mouth, "Clark, I've always seen you as a brother, and I've always been your sister. So, you don't need to promise anything out of responsibility. I don't want to delve into your private life; I just want to always be your sister."

Clark was surprised but found he wasn't disappointed by Jane's words.

So, had he always seen her as a little sister?

It seemed so.

Shaking his head, Clark changed the subject, "Usually, when a woman says that, it means she has someone in her heart. Tell me, who is it?"

"Steve? Tony? Or..."

Jane scoffed disdainfully, "I'm not interested in those men. I plan to stay single forever, to remain free!"

Quite a determined decision.

Just then, Clark's phone rang with an unfamiliar number. Hesitating, he decided to answer.

A pleasant female voice came through, "Clark, it's Skye!"

Skye! It had been a while since she last appeared, and her previous whereabouts were uncontactable. Clark was worried about her.

"Skye, where are you now?"

Skye promptly shared her location and added, "I'm with my father now. But he's been unstable due to human experiments, and his physical abilities are far beyond normal. Could you find a way to control him first?"

"Wait for me. I'll be right there," Clark said, ending the call. He immediately had Qiwu project Skye's location and opened a portal to her.

Reunited with Skye, Clark smiled, "How are you, can you control your abilities now?"

Skye looked puzzled, "Boss, did you know my identity all along, even foreseeing my abilities?"

"Why do you ask?"

Skye smiled, "You planned for me to use your ring to practice controlling vibrational abilities. That wasn't just for fun, right?"

Clark smiled, her guess was very close to the truth.

Since recruiting the super hacker, Clark had considered awakening her abilities.

He's not Tony; having his people possess self-protective abilities was always a plus in his book. In the series, Skye struggled to control her powers for a long time, causing her much distress.

Clark had no experience with controlling abilities; his powers were self-taught. Even after gaining immense strength from the Blood Sky, he had already mastered his power, never experiencing uncontrolled growth.

With no experience, he couldn't guide Skye.

The only solution he could think of was pre-emptive training, letting Skye familiarize herself with the power before awakening her abilities.

And he had the means to do so.

Lending Blood Sky to Skye and infusing his Qi into her allowed her to activate the ring's energy for practice.

Practice makes perfect.

With daily practice, he believed she could control vibrational forces within a month or two.

Then, awakening her abilities with the Monolith would prevent any control issues.

However, subsequent events disrupted his plans.

To help Skye learn to control her abilities without harming herself, he allowed Gordon to take her away. Her mother, a professional Inhuman instructor, taught her to control her powers.

Now, it seemed, the results were quite satisfactory.

"Daisy!" Skye's father, Calvin Zabo, emerged from a shop, surprised to see them but soon smiled, "Ah, Mr. Clark, thank you for your help before."

"Mr. Zabo, hello," Clark replied with a smile, then straightforwardly offered, "You're aware of your unstable mental state, and I happen to have a way to solve this issue. Would you be willing to come with me for treatment?"

"This..."

Calvin was aware of his issues but remained guarded due to their family's tragic past.

Despite Clark's help and connection to Skye, trust was still lacking.

Seeing his hesitation, Clark continued, "I have experience in treating psychological issues. The famous Hulk works in my lab without fear of losing control due to emotions."

"And the Winter Soldier, brainwashed by Hydra for decades, I've also successfully restored him."

Still, Calvin remained indecisive, not questioning Clark's abilities but lacking trust.

With no other choice, Clark played his final card, "You know, if your mental state isn't addressed, you could harm innocents, causing great distress to Skye."

Calvin trembled, looking at Skye, who was nodding eagerly, hoping for his agreement. Finally, he consented, "Then, please help me."

Taking them to a secluded area, Clark opened a portal back to his seaside villa.

He placed Calvin in the room previously used by the Winter Soldier, where the sound system was still intact, sparing the hassle of preparation.

Starting the "Soothing Mantra" BGM, Clark let him heal there while he and Skye returned to the living room to catch up on her experiences.

From being taken by Raina on a deserted island to meeting her father, falling into Strucker's hands, and being rescued by Clark, to finding her mother and reuniting with her family in "Afterlife" – it all felt like a dream to Skye.

"Now everything's in the past, and it'll only get better from here," Clark said, handing her a juice, about to ask about "Afterlife" when Qiwu suddenly interrupted.

"Sir, there's an intruder at the villa, requesting your help. Should I let her in?" Qiwu's words were followed by a projection of the surveillance video at the front door.

The figure in the video, a somewhat disheveled woman in armor, holding a sword and shield, looked like a battle-worn Valkyrie.

This "Valkyrie" seemed somewhat dazed.

Clark recognized her; she wasn't a Valkyrie but came from the same place as one. She was Thor's fiancée, the Asgardian goddess of the land and harvest.

Sif!

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