[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit":3,"chapter-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Starting with the Ice-Ice Fruit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":21},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1733197,2216,"Chapter 116: Tangled Web of Women & Space Stone Research Breakthrough","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>\"Psylocke? Her? Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven exclaimed in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life is unpredictable. But I trust I can train our Captain well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent smiled brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile made Raven flip over and straddle him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vincent, talking about other women in front of me is rude. Does Psylocke have something I don't?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Raven transformed into Psylocke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no. I came for Raven, not Psylocke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent shook his head, making her change back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Raven meant having all the beauties in the world—movie stars, international models, top mutants, and superheroines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Vincent loved Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Then what about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven transformed into the Ancient One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent jumped back in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent warned her seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Ancient One wanted you dead, even I might not be able to save you 100%.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this robed woman really that powerful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the MCU, after the Ancient One died, how many enemies invaded Earth? The most famous? Thanos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mad Titan knew about Earth. He watched it. He waited for Earth's heroes to collect the Stones for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the Ancient One died did he dare land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll be careful. Anyone you respect this much must be formidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven returned to her natural blue form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Mr. Hall, what are you waiting for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven coiled around him like a blue smurf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Tonight, we fight till dawn. Let me set the mood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent carried her to the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he checked his status panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Siberian trip was profitable. Killing so many gene monsters and destroying Hydra's base generated continuous Desire Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the Vatican, harbor, carrier battle group, NYC Omega Beams, and the superhero gathering... Vincent's harvest was bountiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past days, he gained tens of millions of Desire Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Status Panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[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.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Infinity Stone Collection: Each Stone collected grants a Gold Blind Box. Collecting all six grants a Black Blind Box. Progress: (0\u002F6)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conquering Psylocke pushed the Blind Box reward to Red Tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent rarely hunted proactively now. But the \"Beauty\" mission brought huge benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the main quest, only the Infinity Stone mission remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept them hidden on his person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking? Focus, Mr. Hall. You're disappointing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven coiled around him like a water snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking about how to get stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With 900 million Desire Points, the three Devil Fruits could be upgraded again. But Vincent wasn't sure which ability to breakthrough yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fruits were still at Tier 3, not Peak. He could use Wealth Points to boost them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt his power was enough. Being too strong might scare people away. If they ran, how could he stage the show?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't help it. I lack a sense of security. To live peacefully, I must become invincible. Truly fearless of any enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lying in your strong arms, I feel wrapped in security.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven closed her eyes, enjoying the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent flipped her over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Raven, time to bring your A-game. Fair warning: No repeating forms from last time!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No duplicate transformations. That was Vincent's rule for Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring it on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven wasn't afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by dawn, Raven was begging for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Downstairs, Domino was utterly miserable. Luckily, her dark skin hid the bags under her eyes. Otherwise, she'd look like a panda today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Island Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sleeping for a day and night, Black Widow Natasha woke up. The man beside her was long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn bastard. Eats his fill and leaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha cursed a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had work to do. Fury was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Avengers Initiative was underway. She could only see Vincent during breaks now. She was part of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha recalled Vincent's order: Inject the Super Soldier Serum. She'd have to report to Fury first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Natasha had already taken a serum—a flawed version from the Red Room. It gave her enhanced strength, stamina, and anti-aging effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Widows were all beautiful women. Beauty was their weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha stood up, her bones aching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worse than a monster. Never gets tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cursed internally. Vincent was getting stronger. Their first time, she had the upper hand. She could make him walk out holding the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few months later? She was the one holding the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She entered the garage, picked a red Bugatti Veyron, and drove off to the Avengers Base in Los Angeles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This car was her compensation fee. Vincent was a billionaire now. One car was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avengers Base, Los Angeles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Private Property. No Entry.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The base had no visible security. But Jarvis controlled it. Only authorized personnel could enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than human guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red Bugatti entered. SHIELD agents thought Tony Stark was arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Natasha's sultry figure stepped out, all eyes turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria Hill, in a dark blue uniform, stood at the entrance smiling. \"Welcome back, Natasha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hill, why do I feel like your skin is glowing? What skincare are you using? Can you recommend it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha's eyes lit up. She looked at Hill's tall, upright figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Hill get work done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took the Super Soldier Serum. You probably heard Oscorp can make the perfect version.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill smiled calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Vincent and Natasha were involved. But Natasha didn't know Hill also slept with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Fury didn't know. Hill's secrecy was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The serum has that effect? Perfect! I want to go back to Oscorp and try it. Maybe it'll improve my skin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha had many scars from years of combat. Her skin couldn't compare to rich heiresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill looked at Natasha's radiant face. A hint of bitterness rose in her heart, but she hid it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Natasha's tone, Hill could tell: The Siberian Hydra base was destroyed because that mansaved her. They reconciled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent still doted on Natasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect timing. You're back. You can monitor Oscorp again. I don't have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill pretended to sigh in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Hill suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Vincent's character, she couldn't believe Hill worked at Oscorp and didn't fall for his charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Demon's handsome face and powerful aura made women fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only superheroines with strong bodies could withstand Vincent's \"favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid Fury won't agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha smiled helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill gave a meaningful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go. This is the Avengers' first assembly. Fury worked hard to pull this team together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha's gaze fell on her rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn. Perkier than mine! Almost as good as Cap's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Natasha didn't expose Hill. They were both women trapped by the same demon. They could sympathize, but not mock each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark whistled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two beauties! Free tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha and Hill smiled in unison. \"I'm afraid Ms. Potts will come after me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at each other and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony shrugged. \"Pepper's not petty. But man, you two are stunning today. I'm mesmerized. Right, guys?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Bruce, Steve, and Barton. They sat expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony felt deflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury said, \"Tony, let's stop joking. Natasha, glad you're back safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I was just lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha smiled bitterly. Hydra's gene base bred so many monsters. She couldn't have fought them. Luckily, the factory was destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury gestured for them to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, introductions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury introduced everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve Rogers seemed distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Fury, Hill, and Barton knew: Peggy Carter died yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news hit Steve like a thunderbolt. Her family was arranging the funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second: Hydra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Avengers were his sharpest blade. And that blade's first cut? SHIELD itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hydra?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve looked up in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury's phone rang. He answered publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have results already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Testing tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell the Professor to wait. I'm coming now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up and looked at Barton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Get The FULL AVAILABLE NOVEL at Once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lowest Price Ever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@patreon.com\u002FAuthorizz\u002Fshop\u003C\u002Fp>",1625,"2026-06-06T16:16:52.860Z",1,"novelbin.me","cb1e4a5fc7b7431d0737143db1ea94c398f05895535afc2455ad11c5a81bb039","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-1","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-115","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-cover.jpg"]