[{"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-54":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Starting with the Ice-Ice Fruit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"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},1733251,2216,"Chapter 54: Opening the Blind Box: Dragon Elephant Wisdom Technique","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>Hotel de Rome, Berlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent lounged on the sofa in his bathrobe, relaxed as if he hadn't just frozen 30 mutants to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magneto was cunning. The oil tanker attack was a dirty move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vincent's elemental reflexes were faster. He had shifted into his Ice Logia form to dodge the impact, then used Hydro-Kinesis to create a water-ice barrier against the explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire countered Ice, yes. But with his Awakening, mere gasoline flames couldn't hurt him. Even Ace's Flame Emperor might struggle against him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My theory was correct,\" Vincent mused. \"I didn't need to wipe out the Brotherhood. I just needed to scare them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Complete: Establish Prestige.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Blue Blind Box.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Note: Second Round of Main Quest Complete. Critical Hit Multiplier Active (200%). Do you wish to roll over the reward?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Blue Boxes = One Cyan Box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Cyan Boxes = One Red Box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Ice Fruit (Purple tier) and Hydro-Kinesis (Red tier) were already potent. He had enough defense. What he lacked was raw physical dominance without relying on powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rollover. Open the Red Blind Box.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted a body cultivation technique. Something to make his flesh as strong as his magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Opening Red Blind Box...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing red orb appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations! You have obtained the \"Dragon Elephant Wisdom Technique\" (Complete Inheritance).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you wish to absorb?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent's breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was it. The legendary martial art from Jin Yong's novels. Each layer granted the strength of a dragon and an elephant. Thirteen layers total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absorb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information flooded his brain. Muscle memory, chi flow, bone density restructuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Level: Layer 1 (Entry).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Host can use Wealth to purchase Cultivation XP. Limit: Layer 13.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent smiled. Layer 13 was the limit in the novels, but with the System's Desire Points, he could break that limit. Layer 14? Layer 20? He could become a god of physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be his foundation to fight entities like the Celestials in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent's Hydro-Kinesis scanned the visitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Mystique. Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's persistent,\" Vincent thought. \"I can't let her know I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Natasha? What are you doing in Berlin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystique pushed him inside and kicked the door shut. She kissed him fiercely, venting her frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, she pulled back, panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't have been so brutal at the bar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I hate mutants?\" Vincent asked seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Mystique replied, eyes narrowing. \"But you cut off our lead on Magneto. Now SHIELD can't track him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" Vincent laughed. \"I know who Magneto is hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystique sat up. \"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our deal stands,\" Vincent reminded her. \"Information for... time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here, aren't I?\" Mystique pushed him back onto the sofa. \"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The US Government found a mutant boy. A 'Cure'. His DNA suppresses the X-Gene,\" Vincent revealed. \"Worthington Labs is weaponizing it. Magneto wants to kill the boy to stop the Cure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystique's face went pale. The Cure. It was the ultimate threat to mutantkind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know this?\" she demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask Nick Fury. He's been hoarding Cure samples just in case,\" Vincent lied smoothly to stir the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystique tried to get up, but Vincent held her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so fast. I offer installment plans, but payment is due.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystique glared at him, then smirked. This man was dangerous, but he was her best source of intel. And his performance in bed wasn't bad either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She resumed her \"Natasha\" persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. I always pay my debts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York. JFK Airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent returned to New York the next day. The Brotherhood hadn't retaliated—they were too scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he exited the terminal, he saw a man in a suit holding a sign with his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Happy Hogan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hall,\" Happy greeted him. \"I'm Happy, Mr. Stark's bodyguard and... personal assistant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Personal assistant?\" Vincent chuckled, handing over his bag. \"Tony usually prefers women for that role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Times change,\" Happy said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We all know what Tony went through in the cave,\" Vincent said, getting into the car. \"Betrayal changes a man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy nodded, respecting the young billionaire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Stark sent me. Tonight is the grand opening of Stark Tower. There's a gala.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent smiled. \"The Arc Reactor goes online tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stark Tower. Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Stark Tower pierced the Manhattan skyline, a beacon of clean energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent stepped out of the car, with Happy opening the door. Cameras flashed blindingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that kid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's Vincent Hall! The one who made $15 billion shorting Stark Industries, then bought back in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The prodigy investor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark himself walked out to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went wild. The Genius and the Prodigy, together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent adjusted his suit. The stage was set for the Battle of New York. 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