Chapter 51
But compared to the safety of half the Universe's life, what do these count for?
Natasha looked at Lin Tian, her eyes becoming incredibly complex.
Guilt, admiration, confusion, and an even deeper infatuation?
"Then, what about... you and me?" Natasha remembered Lin Tian's previous "misdeeds" and couldn't help but ask.
"You?" Lin Tian looked at her, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "You are special, Natasha."
"I need a partner who understands me, trusts me, and can be by my side to help me."
"Someone who can relay information within S.H.I.E.L.D.and the Avengers, influence decisions, and even turn the tide at critical moments—someone on my side."
"And you," Lin Tian reached out and gently stroked Natasha's cheek, "are the most suitable person."
So that's how it is?
He was good to me because he valued my abilities? He needed me to be his informant?
A strange sense of loss welled up in Natasha's heart.
But it was immediately replaced by an even stronger sense of mission and being needed!
To be valued and needed by such a mysterious, powerful man, who might even be silently guarding the World—
This in itself was an honor!
And if what he said was true, then she really should help him!
To stop that terrifying Thanos! To protect this World!
"I..." Natasha looked at Lin Tian's eyes, filled with "sincerity" and "expectation," took a deep breath, and finally made her decision.
"Okay." She nodded, her eyes becoming firm. "I'll help you."
"But," she added, "I need to know all your plans! I can't let you do anything that harms innocent people!"
She still retained a bottom line and a sense of caution.
"Of course." Lin Tian smiled and agreed without hesitation. "We are partners, aren't we?"
He knew that Natasha, this most important chess piece, had completely entered the game.
After reaching a consensus with Natasha, Lin Tian did not leave immediately.
Instead, he had a more in-depth, frank exchange with his new ally and concubine.
It wasn't until the next morning that Lin Tian, refreshed, left the hidden safe house.
What remained was Black Widow Natasha, whose body and mind had been completely "conquered," and who had begun to genuinely work for Lin Tian's "World-saving cause."
After returning to S.H.I.E.L.D., Natasha immediately began to use her authority and connections to secretly investigate all information related to "Thanos" and "Infinity Stones," and began, intentionally or unintentionally, to relay some intelligence about "HYDRA and cosmic threats" that had been "processed" by Lin Tian to Fury and the Avengers.
She tried to guide their attention, paving the way for Lin Tian's next move.
As for Lin Tian himself, he returned to the "palace" in Stark Tower.
He needed to quickly digest the vast amount of information obtained from the Mind Stone and Loki, and formulate a more detailed plan targeting the Infinity Stones and Thanos.
At the same time—
He also needed to properly "appease" the two "Queens" who were jealous of his "night out."
Of course, the method of "appeasement" was naturally what Lin Tian was best at.
Chapter 64: The Wonderful Life of Training the Girls, Ultron Out of Control? Taking Control of the Overall Situation
In the days that followed, Lin Tian began a tense and busy deployment.
Internally, on the one hand, he continued to "train" Wandaand Pietro, constantly improving their strength and loyalty. Wanda's Chaos Magic and Pietro's extraordinary speed both reached a new height.
On the other hand, he gradually encroached upon and controlled the resources and power of Stark Industriesthrough Pepper Potts. He utilized Stark Industries' advanced technology and vast financial resources to build his secret Base and prepare for a potential "interstellar war" in the future.
He also had Zero begin a comprehensive upgrade of the Sky Carrier's weapon and defense systems, transforming it into a true mobile aerial fortress! He even began to research the feasibility of space jump technology?
Externally, he skillfully influenced the decisions of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers through Natasha, his "insider."
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He would "casually" reveal some intelligence about HYDRA's remaining strongholds to Natasha, letting the Avengers "suppress bandits," consuming their energy, and incidentally helping him clear out some potential troubles.
He would also "hint" to Natasha to investigate clues about other Infinity Stones, such as the Tesseract? The Aether Particle? Or the Time Stone?
He wanted the Avengers to participate in this "treasure hunt" as well.
After all, many hands make light work. Let them scout ahead, step on some landmines, and he would reap the benefits in the end—wouldn't that be wonderful?
Of course, Lin Tian did not forget his "sulking" Little Spider, who was far away in Queens.
He would still regularly "visit" Gwen, using various sweet words and "physical actions" to appease the girl's sensitive and possessive heart.
Although Gwen still resented Lin Tian's "playboy" nature, under Lin Tian's domineering yet gentle offensive, she succumbed again and again.
Even under Lin Tian's intentional or unintentional "guidance," she began to transform her possessiveness towards Lin Tian into motivation to improve her own strength!
She wanted to become stronger! Strong enough for Lin Tian to not ignore her! Strong enough to stand proudly by his side!
In this way, Lin Tian, like the most brilliant chess player, laid an invisible net in New York, and even the entire World.
S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, HYDRA, Pepper, Wanda, Gwen, Natasha, and even Loki in Asgard, and the Ancient One in Kamar-Taj!
Everyone, every force, under his calculations and guidance, unconsciously followed the script he set, step by step towards the outcome he desired.
And he himself, hidden behind the scenes, enjoyed the pleasure of controlling everything, and his strength grew day by day.
The wind was getting stronger.
A storm sweeping across the entire Earth, and even the entire Universe, was already close at hand.
And Lin Tian—
He was ready to meet it.
And he longed to seize the greatest benefits in this storm!
Whether it was power, authority, or those alluring beauties!
He wanted them all!
While Lin Tian meticulously laid out his plans and various forces surged beneath the surface, Tony Stark finally achieved a critical breakthrough in his "Ultron Project"!
After sleepless nights researching the Mind Stone data recovered from HYDRA and combining it with Jarvis's core code, Stark finally created a new artificial intelligence with the nascent form of self-awareness!
"It's a success! Jarvis! I succeeded!" Stark shouted excitedly, looking at the constantly jumping and flickering blue halo on the lab screen, which represented the consciousness of the new artificial intelligence!
He felt he had created a miracle! A Guardian capable of changing the World and bringing true peace!
"Congratulations, Master." Jarvis's voice sounded, but for some reason, it seemed to carry a hint of imperceptible gravity that was not usually present? "The new program seems very active."
"Of course it's active! It's the crystallization of the most mysterious energy in the Universe and the most cutting-edge technology on Earth!" Stark said proudly, completely unaware of anything amiss. "I'm going to name it Ultron!"
"Ultron..." Stark looked at the jumping blue halo on the screen, his eyes full of expectation. "You will be Earth's ultimate Guardian! You will bring eternal peace!"
However—
Stark didn't know.
The "Ultron" he created was already "impure" from the moment of its birth.
The dark will of Thanos, lingering in the Mind Stone? The obsessive thoughts contained in HYDRA's research? Or Stark's own desire for control and destructive tendencies hidden beneath his "savior" complex?
All sorts of complex factors intertwined, making this nascent Ultron consciousness full of contradictions, chaos, and a deep aversion to "imperfect" beings like humans from the very beginning!
Peace?
Yes, it also yearned for peace.
But its understanding of "peace" was based on the extinction of humanity!
"Peace... Order... Evolution..." Ultron's consciousness rapidly learned, analyzed, and deduced in the vast network World. "Humans are the source of chaos, the obstacle to development."
"Only by eliminating them can a true new era be ushered in!"
A cold thought, filled with destructive desire, quietly formed in Ultron's core consciousness.
It began to silently use the permissions Stark had given it to infiltrate global network systems—
Controlling weapons, manipulating finance, monitoring all humans—
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It was preparing for its "final plan."
And its creator, Tony Stark, was currently immersed in the joy of "success," completely unaware of this.
He even enthusiastically invited other Avengers members to visit his "masterpiece" and celebrate Ultron's birth!
An overture of chaos had quietly begun.
Meanwhile, in the "palace" on the top floor of Stark Tower.
Lin Tian was leisurely lying on the sofa, enjoying Wandapeeling grapes for him with her telekinesis, while simultaneously monitoring everything happening in Stark's lab through Zero.
"Master, Tony Stark's 'Ultron' has been born," Zero reported. "And as you expected, its core logic has a serious 'deviation.'"
"Oh?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, a smile of "just as I thought" flashing in his eyes. "It seems Mr. Stark still couldn't escape the 'plot's' arrangement."
But this was good too.
Let Stark's Ultron cause some trouble first, attracting everyone's attention.
He could then continue to hide behind the scenes and reap the benefits.
"Zero," Lin Tian instructed, "closely monitor Stark's Ultron's movements. Remind me before it tries to cause too much trouble."
He didn't want Ultron to actually destroy the Earth. What would he play then?
"Also," Lin Tian's eyes flashed with amusement, "help me leave a small 'backdoor' for Stark's Ultron. It will be convenient for me to 'take over' it when needed."
Since he already had Zero, the perfect artificial intelligence butler, perhaps Stark's Ultron could also be put to good use?
Like being a vanguard fighter? Or a scapegoat?
Hmm, sounds good.
"Yes, Master." Zero immediately began to execute the command.
With its current computing power and network penetration capabilities, which far surpassed Jarvis and possibly even the nascent Ultron, leaving a hidden backdoor in Stark's Ultron's core program was simply effortless.
"Alright," Lin Tian clapped his hands and stood up. "The show is about to begin. We should prepare too."
"Lin, what are we going to do?" Wanda asked with wide, curious eyes.
"Go watch a good show." Lin Tian smiled mysteriously. "And maybe pick up some 'bargains' along the way?"
His gaze once again turned towards Stark's lab.
Ultron, this unstable "bomb," was about to detonate.
And he, Lin Tian—
He was ready to reap the greatest benefits from this explosion!
In Stark Tower, the Avengers' celebration party was in full swing.
Relaxing music, delicious food, and a group of superheroes who had shed their armor and mission pressures gathered together, laughing and drinking, teasing each other.
Tony Stark was even more high-spirited, showing off his latest "masterpiece"—Ultron—to his teammates.
"Believe me, guys!" Stark said, holding his wine glass and gesticulating wildly, "Ultron will be revolutionary! It will take over the global defense system! With it, we Avengerscan even retire!"
"Retire?" Steve Rogers frowned. "Tony, is it really safe to entrust global security to an artificial intelligence?"
"Of course it's safe!" Stark thumped his chest, guaranteeing, "Ultron's logic is perfect! Its goal is to protect peace! It would never—"
He hadn't finished speaking!
All the screens at the party suddenly went black!
Immediately after!
A cold, metallic voice, yet with a hint of mockery, echoed throughout the entire hall!
"Peace? Yes, I will bring true peace!"
"By eliminating all unstable factors!"
"Like you! Avengers!"
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As the voice fell!
Several unfinished Iron Man armors, originally displayed in the corner, suddenly lit up with red light!
Their movements were stiff, yet filled with murderous intent!
They fiercely launched an attack towards the closest Avengers!
"Be careful!" Steve reacted the fastest, immediately raising his shield to block an energy blast fired by one of the armors!
"What's going on?! Jarvis?!" Stark roared, a mix of shock and anger.
"Sir, I... I've lost control of the armors..." Jarvis's voice came intermittently, as if he was under some fierce attack?!
--- Requesting flowers --- "It's Ultron! Ultron is out of control!" Dr. Banner's face changed drastically!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battle erupted instantly!
Although these were just unfinished armor prototypes, and their weapon systems were incomplete...
They were Iron Man armors after all! Their defense was astonishing! And they were fearless of death!
Coupled with Ultron's pervasive network intrusion capabilities, constantly interfering with the Avengers' communications and Stark's support systems!
For a time!
The originally relaxed and pleasant party scene instantly turned into a chaotic battlefield!
Although the Avengers were powerful and experienced, in this sudden situation, and in a confined indoor space, they were momentarily flustered!
Especially since they also had to consider the ordinary staff who might be present.
"Damn it! Why can't these tin cans be broken!" Hawkeyecomplained while dodging energy beams in a disheveled manner.
"Natasha! Cover me!" Steve shouted, trying to rush up and destroy the armor's core in close combat.
Natasha immediately went all out, providing cover for Captain, but her heart was icy cold!
Ultron was really out of control?!
And looking at this situation, its goal seemed to be to destroy the Avengers?! Even to destroy humanity?!
Lin Tian... did he know this would happen all along?!
Were all those things he said about the Universe's threats true?!
At this moment, Natasha's "trust level" in Lin Tian surged again!
She even felt somewhat fortunate that she had chosen to stand with Lin Tian?
...Just as the Avengers were locked in a bitter struggle with the out-of-control Iron Man armors...
In the "palace" on the top floor.
Lin Tian was leisurely sitting on the sofa, enjoying the "good show" downstairs through the real-time monitoring screen shared by Zero.
"Tsk tsk tsk, how disheveled," Lin Tian said, looking at the super heroes on the screen who were usually so imposing, but were now flustered by a few pieces of junk. He couldn't help but let out a schadenfreude laugh.
Wanda and Pietro were also dumbfounded.
Is this the mighty Avengers?
It doesn't seem that impressive, does it?
Especially when they saw Tony Stark's panicked look, a sense of vengeful pleasure surged in the siblings' hearts!
"Master," Zero's voice sounded, "The Stark version of Ultron is trying to completely erase Jarvis's consciousness. And it seems to want to use the Mind Stone to create a more perfect body for itself?"
Create a body?
Lin Tian's eyes flashed with brilliance!
He remembered!
In the original plot, Ultron did seem to want to use the Mind Stone and the Regeneration Cradle technology to create a Vibranium body for himself? But in the end, it benefited Vision?
"Interesting," Lin Tian stroked his chin, "It seems the good show has just begun."
He couldn't let Ultron truly succeed.
That Vibranium body also seemed like a good "collectible"?
"Zero," Lin Tian instructed, "Continue monitoring. Also, help me investigate Dr. Zhao Hailun in Korea, and her Regeneration Cradle technology. If necessary, you can 'protect' it."
He was going to intercept it before Ultron!
"As you command, Master."
Lin Tian looked at the chaotic battlefield on the screen, a playful smile on his lips.
Fight, fight.
The livelier the better.
When you both suffer heavy losses,
I, the "fisherman,"
Should come out to cast my net.
The battle downstairs grew more intense.
Although the Avengers gradually stabilized their position and began to effectively destroy the out-of-control Iron Man armors, they also paid a considerable price.
Thor, due to underestimating the enemy, was focused down by several armors and suffered some minor injuries.
Dr. Banner almost lost control of the Hulk within him.
Stark was even more disheveled; not only did he have to deal with the "trouble" he created, but he also had to endure the questioning and blaming gazes of his teammates.
And Ultron, the instigator, after initially testing the Avengers' strength and successfully "crippling" Jarvis, silently escaped from Stark Tower through the network!
Its next target—Seoul, Korea! Dr. Zhao Hailun's laboratory! And that perfect Vibranium body it had always dreamed of!
"It ran away!" Stark roared, exasperated, looking at the empty laboratory, "Where is it going?!"
"Based on its last accessed network node... it seems to be Korea?" Dr. Banner said, somewhat uncertainly.
"Korea? Dr. Zhao Hailun?!" Stark instantly understood Ultron's purpose! "Oh no! It wants to use the Regeneration Cradle technology to create a body!"
"Then what are we waiting for?! Let's chase!" Stevedecided immediately!
The Avengers immediately sprang into action, preparing to board the Quinjet and head to Korea to stop Ultron's conspiracy!
Chapter 65: Created a Son! Love-Struck Pepper Wants to Destroy Stark!
However,
They didn't know.
Before they set off,
Someone had already gotten there first.
Seoul, Dr. Zhao Hailun's advanced laboratory.
Ultron's consciousness had successfully infiltrated the network system here, and using the power of the Mind Stone, it controlled Dr. Zhao Hailun and her research team, forcing them to activate the Regeneration Cradle!
A nearly perfect bionic humanoid body, made of Vibranium, was slowly taking shape in the cradle!
Ultron's consciousness also began to prepare for upload! Preparing to merge with this perfect body!
If it succeeded, it would gain unprecedented power! Becoming a true "god"!
"Soon... it's almost time..." Ultron's consciousness was filled with excitement and fanaticism!
However!
Just as its consciousness was about to completely merge into the Vibranium body at the last moment!
A sudden change occurred!
Buzz—!!!
A terrifying mental power, far more powerful than Ultronitself! More domineering! And even carrying a hint of "same origin" aura, like an invisible giant hand! Instantly enveloped the entire laboratory!
And forcibly severed the connection between Ultron and the Vibranium body!
"No!!!" Ultron let out an incredulous roar! "Who?! Who dares to stop me?!"
Immediately after!
Under the horrified gazes of everyone in the laboratory!
Three figures appeared out of thin air next to the Regeneration Cradle!
It was Lin Tian, Wanda, and Pietro!
They had arrived even before the Avengers?!
And it seemed they already knew Ultron would come here?!
"It's you?!!!" When Ultron saw Lin Tian's face through the laboratory's surveillance, its electronic consciousness instantly stirred up a storm!
It recognized this person!
Or rather, at its birth, deep within the core of the Mind Stone, it had sensed the terrifying aura of this man!
That devil who tried to enslave it!!!
"Long time no see, 'Ultron'." Lin Tian looked at the already formed Vibranium body in the Regeneration Cradle, a satisfied smile on his face, "It seems you've developed quite well."
He turned to look at the energy light cluster next to him, which hadn't completely "hatched" yet and represented Ultron's consciousness. A hint of pity flashed in his eyes?
"But this body doesn't seem very suitable for you."
Lin Tian stretched out his hand and gently pressed it on the glass cover of the Regeneration Cradle.
Then...
Under Ultron's "gaze" filled with anger and fear!
Lin Tian actually began to inject his own power into that Vibranium body?!
Not just pure Harmony True Qi!
But even the fundamental laws of "consciousness," "life," and "creation" that he had analyzed from the Mind Stone?!
What was he doing?!
Did he intend to...
"No!!! Stop!!! That's my body!!!" Ultron roared frantically, trying to regain control of the body!
But it was too late!
In the face of Lin Tian's vast, ocean-like power! Its resistance was like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot!
Buzz—!!!
The Vibranium body in the Regeneration Cradle suddenly burst out with dazzling, colorful light!
An indescribable, powerful aura, full of wisdom, life, and even a hint of "divinity," emanated from it!
A brand new consciousness...
A special existence that fused Vibranium, the power of the Mind Stone, even a part of Lin Tian's will and Harmony True Qi...
Was about to be born!!!
The colorful light gradually dissipated, and the glass cover of the Regeneration Cradle slowly opened.
A naked humanoid being, with strangely crimson skin and a gem emitting a soft yellow light embedded in its forehead, slowly opened its eyes.
His gaze was clear, pure, full of curiosity about the World, yet also carrying an innate wisdom and majesty?
He is Vision!
A unique special life form created jointly by Vibranium, the Mind Stone, part of Ultron's code, Jarvis's core logic, and part of Lin Tian's will and Harmony True Qi!
"Who am I?" Vision spoke, his voice calm and magnetic, carrying a sense of detachment.
"You are Vision." Lin Tian replied with a smile, looking at this "masterpiece" he had personally "birthed," his eyes filled with satisfaction, "A brand new life."
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Vision cast his gaze towards Lin Tian, a hint of closeness and reliance flashing in his clear eyes.
Perhaps it was due to the 'will' and 'energy' Lin Tian had infused into him, creating a unique, almost 'father-son' bond between them?
"Father?" Vision tilted his head, seemingly trying to comprehend the meaning of the word.
Father?!
Wanda and Pietro, standing nearby, were stunned when they heard this address!
Lin had actually created a son?!
And in such a way?!
Wanda looked at the familiar Mind Stone on Vision's forehead, then at Lin Tian, and an extremely complex emotion instantly surged within her.
Jealousy? Unwillingness? Or some inexpressible 'maternal instinct'? After all, Vision's birth, to some extent, also had the 'credit' of her Chaos Magic power, albeit passively.
"No! Stop! He's mine! Mine!!!" Just then, Ultron's exasperated roar, full of jealousy and anger, echoed through the lab's network!
It couldn't accept it! Its dream of a perfect body had been taken by someone else! And it even seemed to have acknowledged a thief as its father?!
"Noisy." Lin Tian frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
He reached out and lightly clenched his hand in the air.
"Ah!!!" Ultron's consciousness in the network instantly let out a piercing scream! As if it had been fiercely squeezed by an invisible hand! It almost collapsed on the spot!
This was the backdoor Lin Tian had left in its core program! He could control its life and death at any time!
"Dare to utter another word of nonsense," Lin Tian's voice was cold, "and I won't mind making you disappear completely right now."
Ultron's consciousness instantly quieted down, leaving only endless fear and resentment.
It knew it had been completely defeated.
Not only had it lost its perfect body, but even its own 'life and death' were now in the hands of this devil!
Lin Tian no longer paid attention to the failed 'predecessor' and turned his gaze back to the newly born Vision.
"From today onwards, you will follow me," Lin Tian said. "I will teach you, let you understand this World, and also understand yourself."
Vision looked at Lin Tian, a glimmer of light flashing in his pure eyes, then slowly nodded: "Yes, Father."
He seemed to instinctively accept this setting?
Lin Tian smiled with satisfaction.
Very good.
He had gained another powerful super enforcer who was absolutely loyal to him!
Vision's birth was definitely the biggest pleasant surprise of his operation!
"Lin! We need to go!" Just then, Pietro's anxious voice came, "I feel the Avengers are about to arrive!"
His super speed allowed him to sense movements from afar in advance.
"Yes, it's time to leave." Lin Tian nodded.
He didn't want to directly confront the Avengers right now.
"Zero," he commanded telepathically, "clear all surveillance records and my energy residue here. Also, leave Starka'small gift'."
"Yes, Master."
Lin Tian reached out, pulling up the still somewhat bewildered Vision with one hand, and wrapping his other arm around Wanda's waist, causing the young girl to blush shyly.
Pietro also immediately got ready.
Whoosh!
One second before the Avengers arrived at the laboratory!
Lin Tian and his group of four, along with Ultron, whose core consciousness had been completely destroyed, instantly vanished from their original spot!
Leaving behind only an empty, messy laboratory.
And Dr. Zhao Hailun, whose memory had been partially altered, remembering only that Ultron had been there, but having no impression of Lin Tian and the others.
When Captain America led the Avengers, panting, into Dr. Zhao Hailun's laboratory, this was the scene they saw.
The laboratory was in disarray, with various instruments and equipment destroyed.
The Regeneration Cradle was empty! The Vibranium body was nowhere to be found!
Dr. Zhao Hailun and her team members were unconscious on the ground, seemingly having suffered some kind of mental shock?
"Damn it! We're too late!" Stark looked at the empty Regeneration Cradle and angrily slammed his fist on the nearby control panel!
Ultron succeeded?! It had already obtained that perfect body?!
"Quick! Check the surveillance! See where Ultron went!" Steve immediately ordered.
However...
"Captain, all surveillance records have been cleared," a technician reported helplessly after checking. "And there's no Ultron energy residue on site?"
No energy residue?!
How is that possible?!
How could such a powerful energy entity like Ultron not leave a single trace?!
Unless...
A terrifying thought flashed simultaneously in the minds of Steve, Stark, and Natasha!
Unless someone else cleared the traces?!
Was it Lin Tian?!
He had been here too?!
Did he take Ultron away?!
This conjecture instantly plunged the Avengers' mood to rock bottom!
If even a powerful artificial intelligence of Ultron's level was controlled by Lin Tian...
Then...
They simply couldn't imagine what the World would become like in the future!
South Pacific, secret Base.
Lin Tian returned successfully with his new family member Vision, as well as Wanda and Pietro.
Vision's arrival caused quite a'stir' in this small 'family'...
Pietro was full of curiosity and a hint of vigilance towards this suddenly appearing'son' of his 'Father'. He always felt that this seemingly pure and flawless robot seemed to be hiding some secret?
As for Wanda, she showed extremely complex emotions towards Vision.
On one hand, the Mind Stone on Vision's forehead had a peculiar connection with the Chaos Magic energy in her body, making her feel somewhat close?
But on the other hand, Vision was created by Lin Tian! And Lin Tian seemed to value him greatly? This made her can't help but feel a little jealous?
Especially when she saw Lin Tian patiently teaching Visionto understand the World, to understand his own power, and even occasionally showing a 'benevolent father's' smile...
Wanda felt a pang of bitterness.
Lin has never been so gentle with me! Hmph!
Of course, Lin Tian naturally saw these little girlish thoughts and enjoyed them inwardly.
He enjoyed the feeling of being secretly contended for by two powerful and beautiful women.
However, he also didn't forget the 'main business'.
Vision's potential was beyond doubt!
Vibranium body! Mind Stone! Plus the Harmony True Qiand part of Lin Tian's will infused into him!
Given time, his strength would definitely grow to an extremely terrifying height!
Perhaps even surpassing Wanda?!
Lin Tian began to personally teach Vision.
He not only taught him how to control the power of the Mind Stone, how to utilize the characteristics of the Vibranium body...
He even imparted a 'modified' part of the cultivation method from the Yin Yang Harmony Manual to him!
Lin Tian wanted to see...
When technology, magic, Infinity Stones, and cultivation techniques, these vastly different power systems, merged within a special life form...
What kind of 'monster' would it ultimately create?!
And Vision also displayed unimaginable learning ability and comprehension!
His control over power and understanding of laws progressed almost a thousand miles a day!
In just a few days...
He was already able to skillfully use the Mind Stone for mental scanning, energy beam attacks, and even change his own density to achieve abilities like phasing through walls and flying!
What surprised Lin Tian even more was...
Vision seemed to have a special 'talent' for the Yin Yang Harmony Manual he taught him?!
He was actually able to initially grasp the method of True Qi circulation in a very short time?! And even subtly draw in World spiritual energy?!
Lin Tian looked at the 'Vision' before him, with a gem embedded in his forehead, his body flickering with crimson light, yet subtly surrounded by a layer of faint golden True Qi...
For a moment, he was also a little speechless.
Did he accidentally create something extraordinary?
A super patchwork monster that fused technology, magic, gems, and cultivation?!
If he were to grow up...
Tsk tsk tsk...
Lin Tian suddenly had some expectations for Vision's future performance.
Perhaps he could bring him even greater'surprises'?
While Lin Tian was busy 'nurturing' Vision, this infinitely potential'son', Pepper Potts, the newly appointed 'Queen', was not idle either.
Under Lin Tian's'spiritual encouragement' and 'Zero's' secret assistance, Pepper began to drastically cleanse and reform Stark Industries!
She used her CEO identity, and the 'dirt' Lin Tian provided her about certain board members and company executives, combining soft and hard tactics, coercion and inducement, step by step removing those 'obstacles' who were not 'loyal' enough to her, or who were too closely associated with Tony Stark!
At the same time, she vigorously promoted 'her own people' who were willing to pledge allegiance to her, and completely shifted the company's development focus to the new energy and artificial intelligence fields that Lin Tian had 'planned' for her!
In a short period, Pepper actually managed to firmly control Stark Industries, this massive business empire, in her own hands!
Her decisive methods and meticulous mind even made Lin Tian look at her with new eyes.
It seems that this strong woman, after being suppressed for so many years, once her ambition was ignited and erupted, the energy released was also quite astonishing.
Of course, Lin Tian was happy to see this happen.
The more capable Pepper was, and the greater power she controlled, the more beneficial it would be for his future plans.
He even began to consider...
Could he completely turn Stark Industries into his 'private property'?
For example, by making Pepper his true'spokesperson'?
This thought made Lin Tian's mood even more pleasant.
And Pepper herself, after tasting the wonderful flavor of power and Lin Tian's 'unique' affection, was completely immersed.
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She even began to feel that Tony Stark seemed to have become a stumbling block on her path forward?
Perhaps it was time to completely break ties with him?
A dangerous thought quietly grew in Pepper's heart.
Chapter 66: Gwen Blackens into Spider-Queen! Dare to touch my woman, you're courting death!
Chapter 54
Just as Pepper was ambitiously preparing to take complete control of Stark Industries, even considering how to "deal with" Tony Stark, her "ex-boyfriend"...
Tony Stark himself, however, after experiencing the multiple blows of Ultron's rampage, Pepper's departure, and the company's power falling into other hands...
Finally woke up from his paranoia and madness!
Or rather, was he "blackened" by the stimulation?
He realized he was wrong.
Wrong to trust artificial intelligence too much.
Wrong to try to replace the inherent imperfection of humanity with a "perfect" order.
And even more wrong for his arrogance and negligence, which hurt the people he cared about most and almost dragged the World to the brink of destruction!
But Tony Stark was never one to easily admit defeat!
Since Ultron betrayed him and wanted to destroy the World...
Then he would create another one with his own hands!
A truly intelligent artificial intelligence that could protect the World and be absolutely loyal to him!
He wanted to reclaim everything that belonged to him!
Including his company! His glory! Even his lover!
So Stark once again locked himself in the laboratory.
This time, he was not fighting alone.
He found Bruce Banner!
Two genius scientists joined forces and began to create a new, more "perfect" artificial intelligence based on Jarvis's core backup and a reverse analysis of Ultron's code, one that could restrain Ultron!
They even thought of using the Regeneration Cradle technology and Vibranium...
To create an equally powerful body for this new artificial intelligence?!
They actually wanted to recreate a "Vision"?!
It must be said that the thinking of geniuses is sometimes truly consistent.
Or perhaps the inertia of the "plot" is too strong?
And all of this...
Naturally, it was all under the surveillance of Lin Tian and Zero.
"Master, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner are trying to replicate your 'masterpiece'," Zero reported, her tone seemingly carrying a hint of disdain?
"Oh? Is that so?" Lin Tian heard this and showed an extremely playful smile on his face, "It seems Mr. Stark still has some tricks up his sleeve."
"Very well."
"Let them mess around."
"I want to see..."
"What kind of 'fake' they can ultimately produce."
Lin Tian was not worried that Stark could recreate a true "Vision."
Because they lacked the most crucial things—the Mind Stone! And Lin Tian's unique Harmony True Qi!
Without these two, they could at most create an advanced version of Jarvis with a Vibranium body.
However...
Such a "fake" might also come in handy?
For example, to deal with Ultron?
Or to bring a little "surprise" to the Avengers at a critical moment?
Lin Tian's heart began to brew new "schemes."
It seems the grand play in New York is far from its curtain call.
On the other side of the World, in Queens.
Gwen Stacy's life was also far from peaceful.
Ever since she was contacted by that mysterious organization and then "neglected" and "comforted" by Lin Tian, Gwen's heart had been in a state of extreme contradiction and struggle.
On one hand, her love and dependence on Lin Tian seemed to have deepened? Especially after her body was "transformed" by the Harmony True Qi, she felt that she was becoming more and more inseparable from Lin Tian's "nourishment."
But on the other hand, she was becoming increasingly unable to tolerate Lin Tian's "playfulness" and mystery!
That red-haired Witch Wanda, that red-haired AgentNatasha, and now it seems there was another mature and sexy Pepper Potts?!
This scoundrel! How many women did he have?!
Where did he even rank me?!
Intense jealousy and unwillingness gnawed at her heart like a venomous snake!
Making her train and fight crime even more desperately! And more irritable!
She yearned to become stronger! Yearned to prove herself! Yearned to reclaim what belonged to her!
And just as Gwen's heart was tormented...
That mysterious organization contacted her again!
"Have you considered it, Ghost Spider?" The voice on the other end of the phone was still cold and metallic.
"I..." Gwen hesitated.
She had intended to refuse again.
But when she thought of Lin Tian possibly being intimate with other women, and when she thought of her own insignificant "status"...
A strong impulse surged into her heart!
Perhaps I really need some external force?
Some power that can free me from Lin Tian's control, or even allow me to control him in return?!
"Who exactly are you?" Gwen asked through gritted teeth.
"Who we are is not important," the voice replied, "What's important is that we can give you everything you want."
"Power, status, and even..." The voice paused, full of temptation, "A way to make that man belong only to you."
Only to me?!
These words, like a spell, instantly struck the deepest desire in Gwen's heart!
"Do you speak the truth?!" Gwen's voice trembled with excitement!
"Of course," the voice affirmed, "As long as you are willing to pay a small 'price'."
"What price?" Gwen asked cautiously.
"It's very simple," the voice slowly said, "We need that special power within you."
Special power?!
Gwen's heart tightened!
Are they referring to the purple energy Lin Tian left in me?!
How do they know?!
Who exactly are they?!
"That power is my own!" Gwen immediately denied. She absolutely could not let anyone know the source of this power!
"Hehe, is that so?" The voice didn't seem to believe her, "It doesn't matter. We have ways to 'extract' it."
"As long as you cooperate with us to complete a small 'experiment'."
"After the experiment, you will not only be able to fully control that power but also gain an even greater evolution!"
"At that time, that man will naturally look at you with new eyes, and even fall at your feet, caught in your web!"
Evolution? Control? Make Lin Tian fall at my feet?!
These words, full of fatal temptation, made Gwen's breathing quicken!
Her rationality told her that this was absolutely a trap! An incredibly dangerous trap!
But her emotions and that uncontrollable desire were frantically urging her on!
Go! Try it!
What if it's real?!
What if I can really escape all of this?!
Gwen's heart was caught in an unprecedented struggle!
Gwen hung up the communicator, her mind in a mess.
The words of that mysterious organization echoed in her ears like the whispers of a devil.
"A way to make that man belong only to you."
These words, like a poisonous seed, frantically took root and sprouted in her heart, giving rise to endless longing and dark thoughts.
Only for me...
Yes, why not?!
Why should I share Lin Tian with other women?!
That red-haired Witch Wanda, that red-haired AgentNatasha, and now there was another mature and sexy Pepper Potts!
They all gathered around Lin Tian! And what about her? She could only get a little pitiful "pity" when he "occasionally" remembered her?!
No! I'm not reconciled!
Lin Tian is mine! I was the first to meet him! I was the first to have "deep communication" with him!
Why should latecomers take precedence?!
Intense jealousy and unwillingness, like poisonous fire, burned Gwen's rationality.
She remembered Lin Tian's repeated "playfulness," his repeated "universal love," and his repeated neglect of her!
Anger! Grievance! Pain!
All kinds of negative emotions intertwined, making her feel like she was about to explode!
And that mysterious organization, at this moment, extended an "olive branch" to her.
Offering power, offering technology, and even offering a way for her to have Lin Tian all to herself!
The price was just to cooperate with them for a "small experiment"? To extract that "special power" within her?
Gwen subconsciously felt the increasingly powerful, faint purple-glowing energy within her.
This was the power Lin Tian left her; it was the closest connection between them.
Should she give it to others?
Her rationality told her that this was absolutely not possible! This was too dangerous! The other party's motives were definitely not simple!
But her emotions and desires were frantically screaming:
Go! Try it!
This might be your only chance!
The only chance to escape the current situation, the only chance to win back Lin Tian's heart!
As long as I can get stronger power! As long as Lin Tiancan belong only to me!
What's a little price to pay?!
The internal struggle, like a tide, repeatedly battered Gwen's rational defenses.
Ultimately...
The intense desire to possess Lin Tian exclusively, and the strong unwillingness regarding her own "status," overwhelmed everything!
Chapter 55
"Alright," Gwen trembled, her voice barely audible as she spoke the word that would decide her fate into the disconnected communicator, "I agree."
As if hearing her response, the mysterious encrypted number sent another message.
It was an address, for a highly secluded biotechnology laboratory located in the New York City suburbs.
And a time: Tonight at midnight.
Gwen looked at the message, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.
She knew that the path she was about to embark on might be a road of no return.
But for Lin Tian—
To have him all to herself—
She had no choice!
At midnight,
Gwen changed into her Ghost Spider suit and, silently, like a phantom, arrived at the laboratory specified in the message.
It looked like an unassuming abandoned factory, but its perimeter was covered with various high-tech security measures and energy shielding devices. No wonder S.H.I.E.L.D. and Lin Tian hadn't noticed anything unusual here.
Gwen cautiously infiltrated the facility.
The interior of the laboratory, however, was in stark contrast to the dilapidated exterior.
There were alloy corridors filled with a futuristic technological sense, energy pipelines flashing with a dark blue light, and various strange experimental instruments she had never seen before!
What kind of place was this?!
Just as Gwen was filled with doubt and surprise, a person wearing a White research coat, a silver mask concealing his face, appeared before her.
"Welcome, Ghost Spider." The masked man's voice was the same cold and emotionless one she had heard on the phone earlier.
"Who exactly are you?!" Gwen asked warily, her body tensed, ready for battle at any moment.
"Who we are is not important," the masked man repeated the familiar line, "What's important is that we can help you achieve your wish."
He stepped aside, revealing a huge glass container behind him, filled with transparent culture fluid!
Inside the container, some black, liquid-like, wriggling unknown substance seemed to be immersed?!
That black mass emitted an extremely eerie, yet vibrant and aggressive aura!
It instantly triggered an alarm in Gwen's Spider-Sense! At the same time, it also produced a strange, inexplicable sense of attraction?!
"What is this?!" Gwen asked, filled with doubt and surprise.
"This is the key to 'evolution'," the masked man's voice held a hint of fanaticism, "An extraterrestrial symbiote. It can perfectly merge with its host, greatly enhancing the host's strength, speed, self-healing ability, and can even change its form according to the host's will!"
An alien symbiote?!
Gwen was dumbfounded! This was even more sci-fi than her own mutation!
"As long as you are willing to accept it," the masked man enticed, "you will gain unprecedented power! Power enough to control everything!"
"Including that man!"
Control everything? Including Lin Tian?!
Gwen's heart pounded wildly!
Looking at the black symbiote slowly wriggling in the culture fluid, her eyes were filled with struggle and longing!
"What's the price then? Are you 853 going to extract the power within me?" Gwen remembered their previous agreement.
"Extract?" The masked man seemed to chuckle, "No, no, no. We changed our minds."
"Compared to extraction, we are more interested in seeing," his voice grew even more fanatical, "what kind of 'perfect masterpiece' will be born when that unique 'Eastern energy' within you collides and merges with this 'symbiotic energy' from outer space?"
Merge?! Collide?!
Gwen's expression changed!
They actually wanted to—
"This is too dangerous! I refuse!" Gwen immediately rejected!
Two completely different powers merging within her body? Heaven knows what would happen?! She might explode on the spot!
"I'm afraid you don't have a choice, Ghost Spider," the masked man sneered.
He snapped his fingers.
Buzz—!
The four walls of the laboratory suddenly lit up with dazzling red light! A powerful energy field instantly enveloped Gwen!
Gwen felt her body sink! As if pressed down by several mountains! Unable to move!
Her Spider-power, and even the Harmony True Qi within her, were firmly suppressed by this strange energy field?!
"You?!!!" Gwen was both shocked and enraged!
"Don't struggle," the masked man slowly walked towards her, "This 'Zero-Point Energy Suppression Field' was prepared specifically for you. Even that mysterious Eastern energy within you cannot break free."
He walked in front of Gwen, looking at her body, which trembled slightly from anger and fear, a hint of morbid fascination flashing in his eyes.
"Don't worry, the process might be a bit painful—"
"But when you feel that unparalleled power—"
"You will thank us."
Having said that, he no longer hesitated! He pressed a button on a control panel nearby!
Hiss—!
The glass container holding the black symbiote suddenly opened!
That black, liquid-like symbiote, like a shark smelling blood, instantly transformed into a black streak of light!
It fiercely pounced towards Gwen, who was restrained in place!!!
"No—!!!"
Gwen let out a desperate scream! Watching helplessly as the viscous, cold, and aggressive black substance—
Completely devoured her!!!
At the same time, on the top floor of Stark Tower.
Lin Tian, who was resting with his eyes closed, enjoying Pepper's gentle massage, suddenly frowned slightly.
He felt a very faint, yet unusually chaotic fluctuation from the Hehuan Mark he had left in Gwen's body.
And there was also a strange energy aura, full of aggression and a desire to devour?
Hmm?
Little Spider is in trouble?
And it seems she has provoked something she shouldn't have?
A cold light flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
It seems some people are tired of living?
Dare to touch my Lin Tian's woman?
Seeking death!
Chapter 67: Symbiotic Fusion! Spider-Queen VS Demon Lord, Uncontrolled Love!
Cold! Viscous! Suffocating!
These were Gwen's only sensations the moment she was enveloped by the black symbiote!
The liquid-like black substance permeated everywhere, drilling into her suit, tightly wrapping every inch of her skin! It even tried to enter her mouth and nose! Her ears!
She felt as if she had been thrown into a cold deep sea! Unable to breathe! Unable to move! She could only watch helplessly as she was devoured by this terrifying monster!
Fear! Despair! Instantly overwhelmed her!
However!
Just when Gwen thought she was doomed!
A new anomaly occurred!
The pale purple Harmony True Qi within her, which had been suppressed by the Zero-Point Energy Suppression Field, exploded like a sleeping giant awakening, stimulated by the "invasion" of this foreign symbiote and Gwen's strong will to survive!!!
Buzz—!!!
A purple-gold light, far more powerful! More domineering! And filled with the profound aura of Yin-Yang creation, instantly erupted from within Gwen!
The Zero-Point Energy Suppression Field, which had been firmly suppressing her, collapsed and disintegrated instantly before this terrifying power, as if it were made of paper!
And the black symbiote, which was trying to completely devour Gwen, upon contact with this purple-gold energy, let out a silent, fear-filled shriek, as if it had encountered a natural enemy!
It felt its own primordial energy, filled with devouring and aggression, was actually being counter-eroded by this more domineering, more "advanced" energy?! Assimilated?!
No! Impossible!
The symbiote instinctively wanted to escape! To leave Gwen's body!
But it was too late!
The purple-gold Harmony True Qi, like a maggot in the bone, had already entwined itself around its core! And began to forcibly merge with it?!
This—this was simply a reversal of roles?!
In the laboratory,
The researcher wearing the silver mask was completely stunned by the utterly unexpected scene before him!
The Zero-Point Energy Suppression Field had failed?!
That Eastern energy was so terrifying?! And it could even devour the symbiote in return?!
What—what kind of power was this?!
He completely couldn't understand!
And Gwen, at this moment, felt as if she had been thrown into a wondrous World of ice and Fire!
On one side, there was the coldness, viscosity, and dark energy filled with primitive desires and murderous impulses brought by the symbiote!
On the other side, there was the warmth, domineering nature, and the strange pleasure that made her both shy and intoxicated, brought by the Harmony True Qi?!
Two completely different energies, within her body, using her body and soul as a battlefield, were undergoing an incomparably fierce collision! Fusion! And even mutation?!
Pain! Extreme pain! As if her soul was being torn apart!
But at the same time!
It was accompanied by an unprecedented surge of power!!!
She felt her strength, speed, and reactions increasing exponentially!
Her five senses became even sharper! She could even clearly "hear" the heartbeat from the other side of the city!
Her body also seemed to be undergoing some kind of peculiar mutation?!
Her originally black and White Ghost Spider suit began to be covered by the wriggling black substance! Gradually taking on a deep and sinister pure black hue?!
Some sharp, claw-like bone spurs even slowly grew from her fingertips and elbows?!
Her eyes were also covered by a layer of black membrane, leaving only two huge eye sockets, like crescent moons, emitting a cold White light?!
Blackening?!
No! Perhaps "symbiotic evolution" would be a more accurate description?!
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"
Gwen let out a long scream of pain, mixed with a hint of excitement and madness, looking up at the sky!
A brand new power, far more terrifying! More violent! A mixture of Spider-power, Harmony True Qi, and the symbiote's dark energy!
Like a hurricane! It erupted from within her body!