As for the third option, eternal life, Peter had no desire for it.
From the previous video, he had already come to understand that the value of life did not lie in its length, but in how one used the limited time available to do one’s best and live up to the power one possessed.
Peter took a deep breath, feeling his fingers tremble slightly.
This was the first time the Dimensional Platform had issued a reward.
Whether it was real or not remained uncertain, but deep down, he desperately hoped it was genuine.
He gently tapped the option on the screen.
At that moment, the voice of the Dimensional Platform rang out.
“Congratulations, Spider-Man, on obtaining your reward.
The reward is now being distributed…”
Everyone watching the video saw a black, liquid-like substance slowly envelop Peter, gradually molding itself to his body and forming a black suit.
The new suit looked more imposing and striking than before.
Someone beside him anxiously asked, “Peter, how is it?
Is the reward real?”
Ned stood nearby and simply asked, “So, that reward really works?”
There was a hint of nervousness in his voice.
The people watching around them also held their breath in unison, their eyes fixed on the screen.
Everyone had the same question in their hearts: Could the rewards promised by the Dimensional Platform really be more than empty words?
Spider-Man did not answer immediately.
Instead, he first clenched both fists, feeling the power surging through his body.
Then he took a deep breath, as though confirming something.
The next second, he extended his index finger and gently lifted it.
To everyone’s astonishment, he effortlessly raised Ned, who weighed nearly two hundred pounds, into the air.
Ned’s eyes widened in shock, and he nearly cried out.
“This…
this is the enhancement brought by the Venom Symbiote?”
Spider-Man muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief.
He could clearly sense that his physical abilities, reaction speed, and even sensory perception had all reached an unprecedented level.
This was not a simple improvement, but a complete transformation.
“It’s actually real!” someone shouted in disbelief from the crowd.
Another person immediately said, “The Dimensional Platform didn’t lie?
This reward is way too ridiculous!”
Word spread quickly, and observers throughout the universe were thrown into shock.
Many people had originally been watching merely out of curiosity, but now they had witnessed the platform’s promise becoming reality with their own eyes, causing their hearts to race.
They realized that this was not merely an entertaining ranking video.
It was a genuine granting of power.
Spider-Man had only ranked tenth and had already received such an astonishing enhancement.
What kind of gifts would the heroes ranked higher receive?
That thought made countless people see the ranking differently.
“The Top Ten Heroes,” which had originally been regarded as merely a novel topic, instantly became the focus of attention throughout the universe.
discussion spread quickly, and anticipation continued to build., and everyone was eager to see what would come next.
People desperately wanted to know whether they could make the list themselves.
they waited eagerly, yet their eyes remained fixed on Spider-Man.
Everyone began speculating about whom he would choose to resurrect.
“Who do you think this little Spider-Man will choose?”
“Maybe someone closest to him.
After all, he lost his parents too.”
“I’ve never seen someone actually resurrected before.
Today, we finally get to witness a miracle!”
viewers across the universe held their breath as the Dimensional Platform issued another prompt.
“Spider-Man, please select two people to resurrect.
You only need to make your choice through your thoughts.”
Peter Parker removed the Venom suit, his mind raced.
He had imagined resurrecting his parents countless times, but when the time actually came to make the decision, he hesitated.
The scene of Gwen’s death repeatedly flashed through his mind, making it impossible for him to let go.
He gently shook his head, clearing away the distracting thoughts.
Perhaps the other two Spider-Men needed this gift more than he did.
He thought of Uncle Ben and Gwen, who had died in the parallel universes.
Since the platform had promised that the rewards would take effect across those universes as well, perhaps their loved ones could also be given a new life.
He desperately hoped that was the case, silently praying in his heart.
After Peter made his choice, the Dimensional Platform suddenly burst into dazzling light.
The screen, which had been dark, lit up once again.
Everyone throughout the universes watching the video widened their eyes, afraid of missing even the smallest detail.
They understood that Spider-Man’s choice had changed something, and everyone was intensely curious.
Whom had he resurrected?
His parents, or someone from another universe?
He remembered how, after arguing with the shopkeeper, he had been filled with resentment and failed to stop the criminal in time, ultimately leading to Uncle Ben’s death.
That guilt had remained in his heart ever since.
After enduring countless trials, Peter Parker had never forgotten Uncle Ben’s teaching: “With great power comes great responsibility.”
He stopped and gazed into the distance, his expression solemn and profound.
The viewers watching the video could also deeply feel the sorrow and guilt in his heart.
Someone sighed, “Perhaps this is the price Spider-Man has to pay for growing up.”
Another agreed, “Yeah.
Now I understand what the Spider-Man of our universe chose to do.”
“I never expected this ‘little bug’ to be so determined to help people.
I admire him even more now.”
The video continued playing.
Just as Peter was about to turn around and leave, preparing to return to his heroic mission, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.
“Hello, Peter Parker.”
Peter froze on the spot.
He turned around in disbelief, his pupils suddenly contracting.
Uncle Ben’s figure came clearly into view.
Tears instantly streamed from Peter’s eyes.
He trembled as he embraced him, his voice choked with emotion.
“Is this a dream?
I must be dreaming, right?”
Uncle Ben replied softly, “Peter, I feel like I’ve been asleep for a very long time.
When I woke up, I was here.
“Maybe I’m the one who’s dreaming.”
He gently patted Peter’s back, his voice warm and soothing.
The background music flowed gently and peacefully, calming the agitation in everyone’s hearts and tugging at their emotions.
Peter’s tears deeply moved the audience, and some of the more sentimental viewers were shedding tears as well.
Perhaps everyone carried an irreparable regret somewhere in their heart.
The scene shifted to a cemetery, where autumn leaves drifted through the air, carrying memories away with the wind.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, a man stood alone before a gravestone.
It did not take long for everyone to recognize him as the second Spider-Man.
The place where he stood was the final resting place of his deceased girlfriend.
For many viewers who had watched this footage, the heavy emotions still had not faded.
They desperately wanted to know what Peter Parker’s reaction would be when he saw his girlfriend alive again with his own eyes.
“If I’d been just a little faster back then, maybe I could have saved you.”
The Peter Parker on the screen looked dazed, completely immersed in sorrow.
Ever since Gwen’s death, guilt had followed him like a shadow.
He remembered promising Gwen’s father that he would never let her get caught up in danger, yet he had failed to keep that promise.
But what tormented him even more than breaking that promise was that even after they had been forced apart, he still loved her deeply.
Nothing could be more despairing than watching the person you loved most die before your eyes.
“Hello.
What’s your name?”
A gentle voice suddenly rang out.
Peter was momentarily dazed, thinking that his overwhelming longing had created an illusion.
It was as though he had once again seen that sweet-smiling girl, just as he had when they first met in the classroom, asking him a question.
“Don’t you remember my name?”
“I know who you are, but I want to make sure you still remember who you are.”
“Peter.
My name is Peter Parker.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Peter.
I’m Gwen.”