Chapter 116: Tangled Web of Women & Space Stone Research Breakthrough

"Psylocke? Her? Impossible!"

Raven exclaimed in disbelief.

"Life is unpredictable. But I trust I can train our Captain well."

Vincent smiled brilliantly.

That smile made Raven flip over and straddle him.

"Vincent, talking about other women in front of me is rude. Does Psylocke have something I don't?"

Shift.

In an instant, Raven transformed into Psylocke.

"No, no. I came for Raven, not Psylocke."

Vincent shook his head, making her change back.

Having Raven meant having all the beauties in the world—movie stars, international models, top mutants, and superheroines.

That was why Vincent loved Raven.

"Oh? Then what about this?"

Raven transformed into the Ancient One.

Vincent jumped back in shock.

"That's NOT my type! My tastes are normal! And that's disrespectful to the Sorcerer Supreme. She can peer through the River of Time. She might be watching us right now."

Vincent warned her seriously.

"If the Ancient One wanted you dead, even I might not be able to save you 100%."

Raven raised an eyebrow.

"Is this robed woman really that powerful?"

"She sealed a god. Earth's strongest protector. For countless years, she's guarded Earth in silence. Without her, Earth would be swarmed by enemies."

In the MCU, after the Ancient One died, how many enemies invaded Earth? The most famous? Thanos.

The Mad Titan knew about Earth. He watched it. He waited for Earth's heroes to collect the Stones for him.

Only after the Ancient One died did he dare land.

Even with five Infinity Stones, Thanos couldn't guarantee victory against the Ancient One wielding the Time Stone. Her mystic arts could trap him forever.

"Then I'll be careful. Anyone you respect this much must be formidable."

Raven returned to her natural blue form.

"So, Mr. Hall, what are you waiting for?"

Raven coiled around him like a blue smurf.

"Hahaha! Tonight, we fight till dawn. Let me set the mood."

Vincent carried her to the bed.

At the same time, he checked his status panel.

The Siberian trip was profitable. Killing so many gene monsters and destroying Hydra's base generated continuous Desire Points.

Combined with the Vatican, harbor, carrier battle group, NYC Omega Beams, and the superhero gathering... Vincent's harvest was bountiful.

Over the past days, he gained tens of millions of Desire Points.

Status Panel:

Wealth: 101.536 billion points (for ability upgrades)Desire Points: 913.5 million points (for breakthrough)Bloodlines: Kryptonian (1st Gene Lock), Human (3rd Gene Lock)Talents: Mammoth's Strength, Dragon Vein, Bio-FieldAbilities: Ice-Ice Fruit (Tier 3, Origin Mastery+), Flame-Flame Fruit (Tier 3, Origin Mastery+), Glint-Glint Fruit (Tier 3, Origin Mastery+), Psychic Dominator (Dominator+), Water Magic (Dominator+), Man of Steel (Peak+), Super Flight (Peak+), Freeze Breath (Peak+), Heat Vision (Peak+), X-Ray Vision (Peak+), Super Hearing (Peak+), Super Brain (Peak+)Skills: Bajiquan + Mizong (Transcendent), Dragon-Elephant Prajna (13th Layer Peak), Omega Beams (Beginner+)Rewards: NoneMissions: Red Blind Box (1)

[1. Fragrance of a Beauty: Form intimate relations with special superheroines for great rewards. Reward: Blue Blind Box. (Stacked x2) Mission Type: Independent Side Quest, Infinite.]

[Infinity Stone Collection: Each Stone collected grants a Gold Blind Box. Collecting all six grants a Black Blind Box. Progress: (0/6)]

Conquering Psylocke pushed the Blind Box reward to Red Tier.

Vincent rarely hunted proactively now. But the "Beauty" mission brought huge benefits.

As for the main quest, only the Infinity Stone mission remained.

Also, Vincent studied the Ten Rings these past days. They were powerful weapons. Combined with his martial arts mastery (Bajiquan + Mizong at Grandmaster level) and Kryptonian strength, the Rings were unstoppable.

He kept them hidden on his person.

"What are you thinking? Focus, Mr. Hall. You're disappointing me."

Raven coiled around him like a water snake.

"Thinking about how to get stronger."

Vincent answered honestly.

With 900 million Desire Points, the three Devil Fruits could be upgraded again. But Vincent wasn't sure which ability to breakthrough yet.

The Fruits were still at Tier 3, not Peak. He could use Wealth Points to boost them.

But he felt his power was enough. Being too strong might scare people away. If they ran, how could he stage the show?

"You're already at the world's peak. No one threatens you. And you still want more power? You're not leaving anyone else a way to live."

Raven giggled.

"Can't help it. I lack a sense of security. To live peacefully, I must become invincible. Truly fearless of any enemy."

Vincent didn't think this was something to mock. He constantly reminded those around him: The outside world is dangerous. Stay strong for future disasters.

"Lying in your strong arms, I feel wrapped in security."

Raven closed her eyes, enjoying the moment.

Vincent flipped her over.

"Ms. Raven, time to bring your A-game. Fair warning: No repeating forms from last time!!!"

No duplicate transformations. That was Vincent's rule for Raven.

"Bring it on."

Raven wasn't afraid.

But by dawn, Raven was begging for mercy.

Downstairs, Domino was utterly miserable. Luckily, her dark skin hid the bags under her eyes. Otherwise, she'd look like a panda today.

Long Island Villa.

After sleeping for a day and night, Black Widow Natasha woke up. The man beside her was long gone.

"Damn bastard. Eats his fill and leaves."

Natasha cursed a few times.

But she had work to do. Fury was waiting.

The Avengers Initiative was underway. She could only see Vincent during breaks now. She was part of the team.

Natasha recalled Vincent's order: Inject the Super Soldier Serum. She'd have to report to Fury first.

Actually, Natasha had already taken a serum—a flawed version from the Red Room. It gave her enhanced strength, stamina, and anti-aging effects.

Black Widows were all beautiful women. Beauty was their weapon.

Natasha stood up, her bones aching.

"Worse than a monster. Never gets tired."

She cursed internally. Vincent was getting stronger. Their first time, she had the upper hand. She could make him walk out holding the wall.

A few months later? She was the one holding the wall.

She entered the garage, picked a red Bugatti Veyron, and drove off to the Avengers Base in Los Angeles.

This car was her compensation fee. Vincent was a billionaire now. One car was nothing.

Avengers Base, Los Angeles.

[Private Property. No Entry.]

The base had no visible security. But Jarvis controlled it. Only authorized personnel could enter.

Better than human guards.

The red Bugatti entered. SHIELD agents thought Tony Stark was arriving.

But when Natasha's sultry figure stepped out, all eyes turned.

Maria Hill, in a dark blue uniform, stood at the entrance smiling. "Welcome back, Natasha."

"Hill, why do I feel like your skin is glowing? What skincare are you using? Can you recommend it?"

Natasha's eyes lit up. She looked at Hill's tall, upright figure.

And her chest.

Fuller.

Did Hill get work done?

"I took the Super Soldier Serum. You probably heard Oscorp can make the perfect version."

Hill smiled calmly.

She knew Vincent and Natasha were involved. But Natasha didn't know Hill also slept with him.

Even Fury didn't know. Hill's secrecy was excellent.

"The serum has that effect? Perfect! I want to go back to Oscorp and try it. Maybe it'll improve my skin."

Natasha had many scars from years of combat. Her skin couldn't compare to rich heiresses.

Hill looked at Natasha's radiant face. A hint of bitterness rose in her heart, but she hid it quickly.

From Natasha's tone, Hill could tell: The Siberian Hydra base was destroyed because that mansaved her. They reconciled.

Vincent still doted on Natasha.

"Perfect timing. You're back. You can monitor Oscorp again. I don't have to."

Hill pretended to sigh in relief.

Natasha froze.

She looked at Hill suspiciously.

Knowing Vincent's character, she couldn't believe Hill worked at Oscorp and didn't fall for his charm.

The Ice Demon's handsome face and powerful aura made women fall.

If Hill hadn't taken the serum, Natasha wouldn't suspect anything. But knowing Hill took it... she clearly fell into the demon's hands.

Only superheroines with strong bodies could withstand Vincent's "favor."

"I'm afraid Fury won't agree."

Natasha smiled helplessly.

Hill gave a meaningful smile.

"Let's go. This is the Avengers' first assembly. Fury worked hard to pull this team together."

Hill turned.

Natasha's gaze fell on her rear.

Damn. Perkier than mine! Almost as good as Cap's.

Still, Natasha didn't expose Hill. They were both women trapped by the same demon. They could sympathize, but not mock each other.

Meeting Room.

Tony Stark whistled.

"Two beauties! Free tonight?"

Natasha and Hill smiled in unison. "I'm afraid Ms. Potts will come after me!"

They looked at each other and laughed.

Tony shrugged. "Pepper's not petty. But man, you two are stunning today. I'm mesmerized. Right, guys?"

He looked at Bruce, Steve, and Barton. They sat expressionless.

Tony felt deflated.

Fury said, "Tony, let's stop joking. Natasha, glad you're back safe."

"Sir, I was just lucky."

Natasha smiled bitterly. Hydra's gene base bred so many monsters. She couldn't have fought them. Luckily, the factory was destroyed.

Fury gestured for them to sit.

"First, introductions."

Fury introduced everyone.

Steve Rogers seemed distracted.

Only Fury, Hill, and Barton knew: Peggy Carter died yesterday.

The news hit Steve like a thunderbolt. Her family was arranging the funeral.

"Second: Hydra."

Fury's face turned serious. Hydra's infiltration of SHIELD was escalating. Now that the Avengers existed, Fury had his own force to fight back. He trusted no one in SHIELD anymore.

Only the Avengers were his sharpest blade. And that blade's first cut? SHIELD itself.

"Hydra?!"

Steve looked up in shock.

Everyone stared at him.

Ring.

Fury's phone rang. He answered publicly.

"You have results already?"

"Testing tonight?"

"Tell the Professor to wait. I'm coming now."

He hung up and looked at Barton.

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