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"Hmm?" Lin Tian was also somewhat surprised.

He never imagined that the primordial spirit he had cultivated through the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture would have such a powerful restraining effect on the Infinity Stones, a supreme treasure of the universe!

Could it be... that the Hehuan Sect's cultivation technique is even more powerful than I imagined?!

In any case, this is definitely a good thing!

Lin Tian smiled with satisfaction and put the now incredibly "obedient" Mind Scepter into his storage space.

Then, he glanced at Loki, who was slumped on the ground, looking utterly dejected, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

This god of trickery... may seem cowardly now, but... perhaps he'll come in handy in the future?

“Alright, Your Highness,” Lin Tian said condescendingly, “our 'deal'... is temporarily settled.”

"you can go now."

"However... remember our 'promise'. And... don't forget the 'little gift' I left for you."

"If... you dare to have any ulterior motives..." Lin Tian's voice turned icy, "believe me, you will... regret being born into this world."

After saying that, Lin Tian ignored Loki, who was like a frightened bird, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot like a ghost.

Loki was left alone, slumped in the empty secret vault, feeling the faint stinging pain between his brows, and... the endless fear and... humiliation deep within his heart.

“Lin Tian…” Loki gritted his teeth as he muttered the name, his eyes filled with resentment and… a strange emotion that even he himself didn’t realize.

This man...

Who exactly is he?!

As Lin Tian silently left the underground vault with the Mind Scepter, the battle outside the United Nations building was nearing its end.

Despite Pietro's sabotage and the Avengers' valiant counterattack, Hydra's assault force suffered heavy losses. The remaining soldiers, including those at Crossbones, ultimately failed to achieve their goal, being entangled by the timely arrival of Captain America. They were forced to retreat hastily under cover of chaos. 837

Wanda also withdrew her "performance" at the opportune moment, releasing herself from the mental control and psychic restraint of those political figures.

Those "big shots" who had managed to survive were all pale-faced and dazed, their eyes filled with extreme fear as they looked at Wanda, as if she were a real witch.

A summit that could have potentially shaken the world order ended abruptly with a sudden attack and... an even more unpredictable conclusion.

Lin Tian, ​​along with Wanda and Pietro, quietly left the scene and returned to their apartment in Hell's Kitchen before the chaos completely subsided.

It was as if they had never existed.

But the "legends" they left behind and... the enormous mysteries cast a shadow over the minds of all the participants.

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S.H.I.E.L.D., Trident Headquarters.

Nick Fury looked at the post-war report, his face so dark it could wring water out of it.

Hydra's infiltration was far deeper than he had imagined! Alexander Pierce really was one of Hydra's top leaders!

Although the UN attack was ultimately thwarted, it exposed huge vulnerabilities and a crisis of trust within S.H.I.E.L.D.!

What gave him even more of a headache was... Lin Tian!

This mysterious Eastern man not only accurately predicted the existence of Hydra, but also displayed even more terrifying power amidst the chaos! The twins he "taught" also grew into extremely dangerous beings!

What on earth does he want to do? !

Will the fisherman reap the benefits? Will the world be thrown into chaos? Or... is there a bigger scheme at play?

Fury felt he couldn't understand this man at all.

And... the Mind Scepter... has disappeared!

After the chaotic battle, when S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel were taking inventory of the underground secret vault, they discovered that the Mind Scepter, which should have been stored there, had... vanished!

Only some... extremely faint, unfamiliar residual energy remained at the scene!

Without a doubt! It was Lin Tian who did it!

He not only disrupted the meeting and exposed Hydra, but he even... stole the Mind Scepter in the chaos?!

This bastard! ! !

Fury was so angry he almost crushed the communicator in his hand!

He immediately ordered that all resources be mobilized to track down Lin Tian's whereabouts!

But... he knew in his heart that this was probably... futile.

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Stark Tower.

Tony Stark was also in a terrible mood as he looked at the damaged banquet hall and his disheveled teammates.

His meticulously planned "Hongmen Banquet" not only failed to reveal Lin Tian's true strength, but he was also thoroughly outmaneuvered by the other party!

Hydra is inside S.H.I.E.L.D.?! And Pierce is too?!

These news items had a huge impact on him as well!

What infuriated him even more was... Lin Tian's final display of... an attitude of complete control! And... his undisguised "interest" in Pepper!

"Jarvis!" Stark returned to the lab and immediately began working frantically. "Increase the performance of the Mark series armor by another fifty percent! No! One hundred percent! At the same time, accelerate the development of Ultron! I need... even greater power!"

He absolutely will not allow anyone to threaten him or the people he cares about!

Lin Tian... I will definitely... find your weakness!

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Safe houses in Greenwich Village.

Natasha looked out the window at the night view, her feelings complicated.

The chaotic battle at the United Nations building allowed her to witness once again Lin Tian's power and...unfathomable depths.

Did he expose Hydra for the sake of justice, or did he have ulterior motives?

He had Quicksilver help the Avengers, and Wanda torment politicians. What is hidden behind this contradictory behavior?

And... the disappearance of the Mind Scepter... was it really him who did it?

If so... what does he want to do with the scepter?

Countless questions lingered in Natasha's mind, making it difficult for her to fall asleep.

But... for some reason, whenever I think of Lin Tian, ​​his domineering yet tender kiss, and the unique look in his eyes when he looks at me...

Her heart would still beat faster uncontrollably.

There was even... a hint of secret... expectation?

Is he hoping... he'll come looking for me again?

Natasha was startled by the thought and quickly put it out.

No! I can't go on like this!

I must... find out the truth!

For S.H.I.E.L.D., for the Avengers, and... for myself!

A determined glint flashed in Natasha's eyes.

She decided... to take the initiative!

Even if... the price might be... utter ruin!

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Gwen's apartment in Queens.

Gwen sat blankly by the window, gazing at the lights of Manhattan in the distance, her eyes somewhat lost.

That night's "battle of the queens," and Lin Tian and Wanda's... kiss, had a huge impact on her.

For the first time, she felt... that there seemed to be a very long distance between her and Lin Tian.

Lin's world... is too complicated, too dangerous.

And I... seem... far from qualified to step into that world?

Do not!

Gwen shook her head sharply! Her eyes hardened again!

I can't give up!

Lin is mine! I will never let him go to that red-haired witch!

I want to become stronger! Stronger than her! Strong enough... to stand beside Lin! Even... surpass him?!

The girl's competitive spirit and... possessiveness were completely ignited at this moment!

She got up, put on her "Ghost Spider" suit, donned her mask, and leaped out of the window!

She's going to train! To fight! To... become stronger!

To... reclaim what belongs to her... Lin!

A storm ignited by Lin Tian himself may seem to have subsided temporarily, but in reality... it has sown even more turbulent undercurrents in everyone's hearts.

A new chapter is about to unfold.

Lin Tian, ​​however, had already turned his gaze to... the more distant starry sky.

Inside the apartment in Hell's Kitchen, Lin Tian sat cross-legged, his mind completely absorbed in the newly acquired scepter of the mind.

The scepter felt cold to the touch, yet it contained a vast, boundless spiritual energy. The deep blue gem of the soul, like a beating heart, emitted an alluring light and... a seductive whisper.

If it were an ordinary person, even the slightest contact would likely cause their mind to be corrupted by the power of the gemstone, turning them into its slave.

But for Lin Tian, ​​who possessed the third level of the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture and whose primordial spirit was extremely refined, the allure of this Mind Gem was like a gentle breeze, posing no threat whatsoever.

He could even clearly sense that the naive "spirit" or "consciousness" inside the Mind Gem was trembling and constantly sending out thoughts of flattery and submission after feeling his domineering primordial spirit pressure.

"Interesting." Lin Tian's lips curled up slightly.

It seems these Infinity Stones aren't entirely devoid of "intelligence." They seem capable of... seeking advantage and avoiding harm?

Lin Tian did not rush to refine the gem.

The power of the Infinity Stones is too vast and complex; directly refining them would be too risky, and... too wasteful.

He prefers to... study and utilize.

He separated a wisp of pure Hehuan True Qi and carefully probed it into the heart gem.

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The moment the Hehuan True Qi touched the core of the Mind Gem, an unimaginable torrent of information surged into Lin Tian's sea of ​​consciousness!

That's about spirit, about consciousness, about the power of the mind... the fundamental laws of the universe!

Controlling emotions, accessing memories, creating illusions, mental enslavement, consciousness projection...

Countless methods and mysteries of the application of mental power unfolded before him like a scroll!