After leaving Galactus's Domain, Zhang Yang had no idea where to go.
He did not want to return to Earth yet. He wanted some time alone to clear his head, even though the Herald of Galactus's words had reassured him.
Having an unstable element hidden inside his body still left Zhang Yang uneasy. Until he resolved the problem of the Phoenix Force fragment, he would not be able to relax.
Zhang Yang took a single step, crossed several cosmic dimensions, and arrived in the ruins of Asgard.
In Asgard's underground palace, Zhang Yang sat on a frozen surface, using the surrounding chill to steady his mind.
He lowered his head and examined his body from within, locating the Phoenix Force fragment lurking near his heart.
It gave off no fluctuations of energy, like an utterly unremarkable stone.
An idea suddenly struck Zhang Yang. He gathered the chaotic energy found everywhere in the universe and tried to awaken the Phoenix Force.
Since the power of rules inside him would protect him on its own, Zhang Yang figured he did not need to worry about his safety for the moment.
Then why shouldn't I take the initiative, bring the Phoenix Force under my control, and use it myself? I've lost my other powers anyway.
If he could absorb the Phoenix Force, Zhang Yang would gain another layer of protection. Increasing his strength was worth taking a risk.
Chapter 499
The Phoenix Force fragment had been sleeping peacefully when a sudden surge of energy jolted it awake again. Sensing danger, its independent consciousness began resisting once more, fleeing wildly through Zhang Yang's body.
A bulge was clearly visible on the surface of Zhang Yang's body, resembling a small lump of flesh. It moved from his chest to his thigh, then abruptly changed direction