Ronan's arrogant performance made everyone watching through Lucas's eyes highly displeased.
[CHAT GROUP]
Uchiha Madara, a senior in the art of pretentiousness, felt a familiar aura as soon as he saw Ronan. It was very similar to his own arrogance, condescension, and theatrics.
Uchiha Madara: Group Leader, who is this blue-skinned alien? I feel like he's absolutely delusional!
Lucas: As I mentioned earlier, he's Ronan the Accuser, a high-ranking officer of the Kree Empire—one of the three major empires in the universe. The weapon in his hand is the crystallization of Kree Empire's advanced technology—the Universal War Hammer, a nearly perfect weapon.
When Howard Stark heard this, he immediately became interested.
Howard Stark: The technological crystallization of the Kree Empire? A near-perfect weapon? Group Leader, what functions does that hammer possess?
Lucas: It has numerous abilities: decomposition and reorganization of matter, force field defense, flight, energy projection, energy absorption, gravity control, teleportation, influence over time and space, and even mind transference. Otherwise, how could it be called the Universal War Hammer?
Everyone: ...
Indeed!
Sebastian Shaw felt deeply depressed. The abilities he was so proud of, a hammer could possess them.
Even the abilities of most mutants weren't as versatile as this hammer. The hammer surpassed countless mutants in both quantity and quality of abilities.
Howard Stark: Don't get too distressed, Shaw. You should have had this awareness long ago. Compared to the innate abilities of mutants, technology is the future!
Sebastian Shaw: Although I've known this for a long time, it still feels uncomfortable! To think natural, powerful abilities have been surpassed by artificial technology.
Lucas: Who said mutant abilities are inborn? Mutants are also products of scientific transformation. The ancient Celestials transformed some humans on Earth ages ago—they are the ancestors of mutants.
Sebastian Shaw: What? The abilities of us mutants aren't innate but products of scientific transformation? The ancestors of mutants turned out to be experimental subjects?
Sebastian Shaw's heart was profoundly impacted. The fact that his ancestors were experimental subjects delivered a crushing blow to the inner pride of mutants.
Howard Stark: Who are these Celestials? I don't recall them in mythology. How do they compare to Odin?
Lucas: The strength of the Celestials far exceeds Odin's. They're not even on the same level. When I said the Marvel world has very deep waters, I wasn't joking!
Uchiha Madara: Group Leader, are you certain you can defeat this irritating Ronan the Accuser?
Lucas: Absolutely! Today I'll claim not only the Power Stone but also the Universal War Hammer!
In the outside world:
Lucas observed Ronan, who was protecting himself with an energy barrier. He raised his hand and swiped lightly in front of him, creating a dimensional cut that easily tore through the energy barrier.
"Ronan, let me tell you a truth. The Infinity Stones do have their specialized functions, but not everyone can unleash their true power."
The Space Stone on Lucas's finger flashed with dazzling blue light, and the surrounding space suddenly solidified, compressing toward Ronan.
"Not good!"
Ronan's expression changed abruptly. He raised the Universal War Hammer, causing the cosmic orb on the hammer head to emit purple light as he slammed it into the space before him.
BOOM!
Relying on the mutual opposition between Infinity Stones, Ronan shattered the compressing space around him. But at that moment, Lucas teleported directly in front of him, reaching out to press against the Universal War Hammer.
Knight of Owner: A Knight Does Not Die with Empty Hands
Golden patterns spread rapidly from Lucas's palm across the Universal War Hammer's surface. Lucas was attempting to seize control of Ronan's weapon.
"You court death!"
Seeing Lucas dare to approach and attempt to seize control of the Universal War Hammer, Ronan couldn't contain his fury. He pushed the hammer to release energy.
"Damn! What have you done?!"
Just as he intended to use the hammer's energy to obliterate Lucas, Ronan was shocked to discover the Universal War Hammer wasn't obeying his commands.
"This hammer is excellent—most suitable for me to wield."
Lucas grinned at Ronan. The power in his eyes flowed outward, creating an illusion that stunned Ronan while Lucas seized greater control of the Universal War Hammer.
The clothing on Ronan's body began to glow—apparently a high-tech product designed to help him resist Lucas's illusion.
"High-tech again? Troublesome!"
Lucas murmured as a burst of energy erupted from his eyes, blasting Ronan through the air.
[CHAT GROUP]
Uchiha Madara: Group Leader, when did you acquire the ability to emit energy?
Senju Hashirama: I was wondering the same thing. What's with the energy blasts from your mouth?
Lucas: This is Sebastian Shaw's ability—releasing absorbed energy. With the Space Stone in my possession, I can extract a steady stream of energy from it.
Sebastian Shaw: The Infinity Stones provide energy, and you can control it with my ability. It's a perfect match! If I had an Infinity Stone, my combat power would definitely increase exponentially.
Sebastian Shaw belonged to the type whose combat power increased proportionally to the energy he absorbed. Treasures like the Infinity Stones, capable of providing infinite energy, were exactly what he needed.
In the outside world:
Lucas used his skill—Knight of Owner: A Knight Does Not Die with Empty Hands —and successfully refined the Universal War Hammer. The hammer head transformed, releasing the cosmic orb embedded within it.
God-level Alchemy — Matrix Forging!
The cosmic orb was refined simultaneously when Lucas refined the Universal War Hammer. Now it transformed under Lucas's divine alchemy, turning into a purple ring that Lucas placed on his finger. The Power Stone was mounted on it.
"Excellent!"
Looking at the two Infinity Rings in his possession, Lucas nodded with satisfaction.
He casually waved the Universal War Hammer, and the purple light of the Power Stone coursed through the hammer's body, greatly enhancing its capabilities.
The Power Stone possessed the ability to enhance effects—not just the Universal War Hammer's abilities, but even the effects of other Infinity Stones could be amplified with the Power Stone.
Ronan the Accuser had placed the cosmic orb on the Universal War Hammer not because it was the only way to strengthen the hammer with the Power Stone, but because the cosmic orb, like the Cosmic Cube, had a shape unsuitable for combat.
"What do you intend to do? I am a high-ranking executive of the Kree Empire. Do you comprehend how terrifying the might of the Kree Empire is?"
Ronan the Accuser's expression was ugly as he attempted to threaten Lucas.
"You're already in this state, yet you remain stubborn?"
Lucas looked at Ronan speechlessly before raising his hand, unleashing a blast of energy that shattered him into pieces.
The elite of the Kree Empire?
How laughable!
[CHAT GROUP]
Howard Stark: Group Leader, could you allow me to study the Universal War Hammer? This is the technological crystallization of the Kree Empire! If I thoroughly understand it, it will definitely bring about a technological leap!
Lucas: Of course! If you can fully comprehend the technology contained within the Universal War Hammer, the armor you create will be truly exceptional.
Howard Stark: In the original future, is the armor made by Tony as advanced as the Universal War Hammer?
Lucas: To be blunt, no! There can be individuals who crush cosmic overlords with personal power on remote planets, but technological strength that surpasses cosmic overlords simply doesn't exist.
Howard Stark: That makes sense! If technology could crush universal overlords, then the planet wouldn't be considered backwater.
Just as Lucas was preparing to return to Earth with the Universal War Hammer, a throne flew rapidly through the sky. Seated upon it was a purple-skinned figure in golden armor, regarding Lucas with indifferent eyes.
"Power Stone! Space Stone! I didn't expect you to possess two Infinity Stones. What a surprise! It seems Ronan was killed by you."
The purple potato observed Lucas with cold eyes, as if evaluating prey.
"Since you have two Infinity Stones, I'll offer you a chance to join me."
The purple titan addressed Lucas in a condescending tone.
Lucas chuckled lightly: "Since you've seen I possess two Infinity Stones, where did you find the courage to address me in such a manner?"
The titan responded indifferently: "Although the Infinity Stones are cosmic treasures, not everyone can harness their power. Despite having two Infinity Stones, you may not be able to exert even one ten-thousandth of their true power."
The titan jumped down and coldly stated: "In this universe, many powerful beings can defeat Infinity Stone wielders with their bare hands."
Lucas laughed: "Are you suggesting you're one of them?"
Although he was displeased with Thanos's tone, Lucas had to admit the truth in his words.
Doctor Strange and Vision were defeated by Thanos's lieutenants despite possessing Infinity Stones. Thanos's strength far exceeded his subordinates.
Thanos raised his palm with a sneer, "Even with my bare hands, I'm confident I can seize those two Infinity Stones. Besides, I have this!"
Thanos wore a glove on his hand with six grooves on its back. One groove already held the Mind Stone—the largest of the six Infinity Stones!
"The Infinity Gauntlet? Mind Stone? Taken from the scepter ahead of schedule? No, perhaps it hasn't been placed on the scepter yet."
Lucas observed Thanos, contemplating the situation.
At this point, Thanos addressed Lucas indifferently: "Come, tell me your decision!"
Lucas sneered and responded coolly: "Thanos, do you think too highly of yourself? You must not believe you're the only one capable of wielding the Infinity Stones' power. Today I'll show you what lies beyond your limited horizons!"
BOOM!
At that moment, colorful rays of light descended from the sky, and two figures emerged from the radiance.
One was handsome with blonde hair, wielding a hammer—Thor, the God of Thunder from Asgard!
Though currently, he might more accurately be called the Hammer God Thor!
Beside him stood an elegant man in gold and green leather armor with delicate features—his half-brother Loki, whose complex relationship with Thor had involved thousands of years of alternating affection and murderous intent!
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