American comic: Checking in, Gwen in black stockings rolls her eyes.

……

Deep in space, inside a massive, city-like spaceship.

Thanos was sitting on his floating throne, resting with his eyes closed.

His subordinate, Ebony Maw, was reporting the latest information about the Infinity Stones to him.

Suddenly, Thanos opened his eyes wide, his purple pupils gleaming with astonishing brilliance.

....superior.

394: Artificial Intelligence, Friday!

"Stop."

His deep voice interrupted Ebony Throat's report.

"My master?"

Ebony Throat bowed in bewilderment.

Thanos ignored him and instead raised his hand, which was not wearing the Infinity Gauntlet, as if sensing something.

He sensed that the six fundamental laws of the universe had resonated in an extremely active yet harmonious manner just moments before.

That "270" type of resonance pattern...

It was the ultimate goal he had always dreamed of: perfectly combining the power of the six gems!

Someone... before him, achieved "infinity"!

Moreover, after that resonance, the energy balance of the multiverse was dramatically tilted.

Many powerful ancient gods have fallen.

"Interesting... Really interesting..."

Thanos grinned, revealing a cruel yet excited smile.

"It seems that an unexpected companion has appeared on my path to bringing balance to the universe. Or perhaps... an obstacle."

He stood up, walked to the spaceship's porthole, and gazed at the endless sea of ​​stars.

"Investigate! Find out the source of this power at all costs! I need to know who dared to touch my 'Infinite'!"

……

Lin Feng was completely unaware of and unconcerned about the turmoil happening outside.

When he passed through the portal and returned to his secret base deep underground in the suburbs of New York City, all the noise of the outside world was shut out.

The base was brightly lit and filled with a futuristic, high-tech feel.

The gentle voice of the smart home assistant "Friday" immediately sounded:

"Welcome back, sir. Your vital signs are stable, but your energy fluctuations are unusually drastic. Should we prepare for medical procedures?"

"No need, it's Friday."

Lin Feng waved his hand, his combat suit transformed into a stream of nanoparticles, and he retracted the portable device on his wrist, revealing his clean and casual clothes.

"I just need to rest. Also, please prepare a top-of-the-line energy meditation room for me."

"Yes, sir. The quiet room is ready, and the energy circulation system is at maximum power."

Lin Feng nodded and walked straight to the deepest part of the base.

This is a massive spherical space constructed from a mixture of vibranium and adamantium, its interior inscribed with countless magical runes he learned from Kamar-Taj...

And the space stabilization device he created after solving the Cosmic Cube.

This place can withstand the energy impact of a planetary explosion without leaking a single drop.

Lin Feng sat cross-legged in the center of the quiet room. With a thought, several items floated out from his storage space.

Those were orbs of light emanating an ominous aura.

Each orb of light represents the core essence of a dimensional demon god.

These are "trophies" that Lin Feng specially used the Infinity Stones to separate and preserve after Dormammu and other beings were decomposed by "Universal Unity".

The largest of the clusters, measuring 3.7, exhibited a burning dark purple hue.

Inside, it seemed as if countless stars were being born and dying, filled with a violent, conquering, and eternal will—this was Dormammu's origin.

The other clusters were all different; some emitted a nightmare-inducing eerie green, while others resembled a pure collection of chaos and madness.

These are the most premium "supplements" in the universe.

.....

395: Combat power exceeded the limit!!

Ordinary people, or even gods, will be corrupted by the residual demonic will if they are tainted even slightly, turning into monsters that only know how to destroy.

But for those who wield the six Infinity Stones...

For Lin Feng, who possesses both the Soul Gem and the Mind Gem, this is not a problem.

"let's start."

Lin Feng closed his eyes slightly, and the six Infinity Stones reappeared, forming a perfect six-pointed star array above his head.

He first absorbed the smallest of the orbs, which belonged to the primordial light of some unknown demon god.

As soon as the ball of light entered his body, a chilling, desperate will that wanted to drag everything into eternal silence began to violently assault his mental consciousness.

"Humph."

Lin Feng let out a cold snort.

The Mind Gem emitted a dazzling blue light, like a bright sun, instantly illuminating his sea of ​​consciousness.

That external will was no match for this pure spiritual power.

Like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, they are instantly purified, leaving only the purest understanding of the law of "annihilation".

Immediately afterwards, the Soul Gem glowed orange.

This pure source was enveloped, all personal imprints were erased from it, and it became ownerless.

The Power Gem flashed with purple light and began to decompose and crush this primordial energy in the most violent way, turning it into the smallest energy particles.

The red light from the Reality Gem then "reshapes" these particles.

This makes its properties perfectly compatible with Lin Feng's own energy.

Finally, the green light of the Time Stone enveloped Lin Feng's entire body, accelerating the energy circulation within him by tens of millions of times.

What might have been a fleeting moment to the outside world felt like an eternity of refinement to Lin Feng.

That power of the law representing "annihilation".

It was perfectly absorbed and digested by him, becoming part of his own power.

His aura deepened even further.

"Very well, next one."

Lin Feng didn't stop; he repeated the process, absorbing the second, the third...

A terrifying energy storm erupted in the quiet chamber of his base.

The six-colored divine light constantly collided, annihilated, and merged with various evil energy orbs.

Lin Feng's body was like a real black hole, greedily devouring everything.

Transform those powers that once made the universe tremble into the ladder that allows you to climb upwards.

His power was increasing wildly at an incredible speed.

This is no longer a simple accumulation of energy, but a comprehension and mastery of the fundamental laws of the universe.

With each portion of the Demon God's essence he absorbed, his understanding of a cosmic law deepened.

His existence is steadily transforming into a higher-dimensional life form, 270.

……

three days later.

The door to the quiet room slid open slowly.

Lin Feng stepped out, his aura completely concealed. He looked like an ordinary boy next door, with clear eyes and a gentle demeanor.

But if a truly powerful person were here, they would discover it.

The space around him was imbued with an extremely subtle, heartfelt "submission" because of his presence.

His every move seemed to be in harmony with the pulse of the entire universe.

"Sir, your energy level has exceeded my detection limit."

.....

396: Gwen! Paying out of pocket?!

Friday's voice carried a hint of human bewilderment.

"Based on database comparison, your current state cannot be explained by any known laws of physics."

"Then there's no need to explain."

Lin Feng smiled, feeling exceptionally relaxed.

This retreat was incredibly rewarding.

He not only absorbed all the spoils of war, but also reached a new level of strength.

More importantly, his use of the six Infinity Stones has reached a whole new level.

He no longer needs to deliberately activate a particular gem as he used to.

Rather, with a thought, the six primordial forces can be combined and operated at will, as easily as using one's own limbs.

He stretched and was about to get something to eat to treat himself when he suddenly paused.

He saw a beautiful figure curled up on the sofa in the base's lobby, covered with a thin blanket, seemingly asleep.

It's Gwen.

She was wearing a simple white dress, and her long golden hair was casually draped over her shoulders.

Her peaceful sleeping face still carried a hint of barely perceptible worry and fatigue.

Lin Feng felt a warmth in his heart, and his steps unconsciously became much lighter.

He stepped forward and gently pulled the blanket back up for her.

Perhaps his approach startled her; Gwen's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Those clear blue eyes, upon seeing Lin Feng, first flashed a hint of confusion, then were filled with immense surprise and joy.

"林々「!"

Gwen sat up abruptly from the sofa.

Ignoring the blanket slipping to the ground, she threw herself into Lin Feng's arms, hugging him tightly as if she wanted to meld herself into his body.

“You’re back…you’re finally back…”

Her voice was tinged with sobs, filled with endless longing and lingering fear.

Lin Feng hugged her tightly, feeling the soft, warm body in his arms and that familiar fragrance.

The last trace of resentment left in his heart from the battle vanished completely.

He could feel Gwen's body trembling slightly, a release after extreme worry.

"I'm back, Gwen."

He lowered his head, gently kissed her forehead, and whispered softly.