Chapter 1192: Dilemma and Choices
After some hesitation, Lin Rui reluctantly exchanged the Intermediate Usage Manual for the Space Infinity Stone. Not long ago, Lin Rui had witnessed Doctor Stephen Strange using the Time Stone to trap Dormammu in a time loop.
If the Space Stone, of the same caliber as the Time Stone, could be activated, Lin Rui believed he could develop formidable spatial powers.
Strangeās use of the Time Stone couldnāt possibly have fully unleashed its potential, yet it was enough to confine Dormammu partially. This demonstrated the incredible power of the Infinity Stones. So, possessing the Space Infinity Stone, Lin Rui couldnāt afford to waste it.
However, upon obtaining the Intermediate Usage Manual, Lin Rui had a sudden realization. While he had the Magic Cube in his possession, under normal circumstances, it was meant to be handed over to SHIELDās research department for the development of spatial power techniques. So, in ordinary situations, Lin Rui wouldnāt have access to the Magic Cube.
āOh well, as long as I encounter any problems, the Magic Cube can still be used,ā Lin Rui mumbled to himself, storing the Intermediate Usage Manual.
After exchanging for the Space Stoneās Intermediate Usage Manual, Lin Rui glanced at the Time Stoneās manual, which had the same reward point cost. However, Lin Rui didnāt exchange it. Each Infinity Stone possessed different powers and required different conditions for use.
Lin Ruiās practice of internal energy happened to meet the conditions for using the Space Stone, while the Time Stone required different powers, such as magical energy. Lin Rui had zero talent for magic, so even if he exchanged for the manual, he wouldnāt be able to harness the Time Stoneās power.
Of course, there were other methods to use the Time Stoneās power. Any Infinity Stone could be used this way, provided the userās strength met the basic requirements and they possessed the divine tool, the Infinity Gauntlet.
āIt costs a whopping one million two hundred thousand reward points! More than even Thorās hammer. Truly fitting for a divine tool that can hold all six Infinity Stones and wield their power,ā Lin Rui marveled, looking at the exchange price for the Infinity Gauntlet.
Currently, Earth has two Infinity Stonesā the Space Stone in Lin Ruiās possession and the Time Stone with Doctor Strange. They should have been returned to the Ancient Oneās custody by now. The Reality Stone, the Aether, had appeared and was sealed by Asgard.
In other words, half of the six Infinity Stones had already gathered within the Nine Realms, seemingly destined for a protagonistās journey. After the Dark Elf invasion of Earth, Lin Rui knew that every major event on Earth would likely be influenced by the Infinity Stones.
They couldnāt simply discard the Infinity Stones; that would make it easier for someone else to acquire them. According to the original storyline, Thanos should currently have only one Infinity Stone, the Mind Stone.
If Loki, as in the original storyline, had fallen from the Bifrost and borrowed the Mind Stone from Thanos to attack Earth, the Avengers would now have faced an artificial intelligence, Ultron, as the possessor of the Mind Stone.
However, due to significant plot changes, Loki didnāt take such drastic actions to vie for the throne of Asgard. Therefore, the Mind Stone had not yet appeared. Thinking about this, Lin Rui even contemplated whether he should talk to Loki and convince him to trick Thanos into giving up the Mind Stone.
Because, in the events of āGuardians of the Galaxy,ā the Power Stone ended up on Xandar, guarded by the Nova Corps, as Lin Rui had confirmed earlier from Star-Lord. The Soul Stone required a specific sacrifice to obtain, so as long as Gamora was protected, Thanos couldnāt get the Soul Stone.
In other words, if Loki were to successfully deceive Thanos and acquire his only Mind Stone, Thanos would be left with no Infinity Stones. Even with the Infinity Gauntlet, he would be powerless, just a shell with a lit heart.
However, imagination was often far from reality. If Lin Ruiās plans were realized, Thanos wouldnāt be a threat. However, the worldās development was beyond Lin Ruiās control; the worldās forces would inevitably lead to numerous unforeseen changes. Lin Rui was well aware of this based on previous experiences.
āAh! Why think so much? Anyway, Earthās development has entered the right track. Dormammuās arrival, though causing some panic, has given us a great opportunity,ā Lin Rui concluded, shaking his head as he quietly contemplated.
Dormammuās arrival allowed Lin Ruiās alliance to showcase its complete power to the world for the first time. Although they had appeared somewhat powerless in dealing with Dormammu, it had made all nations and factions on Earth reconsider their stance.
After this event, as long as SHIELD handled the aftermath properly, their goal of establishing the Earth Federation should take a significant step forward.
Subsequently, Lin Rui browsed the System Shopping Center for a while longer, exchanging for a pseudo-divine tool-level longsword, an upgrade from the Beheading Spirit Sword, called the Purple Sky (Pseudo). The genuine Purple Sky cost a million reward points, which Lin Rui couldnāt afford at the moment.
After exchanging for the main items he needed, Lin Rui made some additional practical choices, such as energy defense items and Intermediate Elven Holy Spring Water, which were logistical necessities. āš¼ĪźšŠź©
Finally, Lin Ruiās consciousness settled down in his mind, and he began to rest. He could sense everything happening outside, but as long as there was no danger, he wouldnāt react.
After Star-Lord and Tony had intermittently conversed for over an hour, Lin Rui, lying on the couch, finally stirred and opened his eyes. By now, Lin Rui had fully recovered his mental strength.
As he woke up, Lin Rui heard the voices of Tony and Star-Lord in the adjacent living room. Being aware of Star-Lordās visit, Lin Ruiās eyes flickered with a sense of anticipation. However, regarding Star-Lordās father, Ego, Lin Rui wasnāt sure how to approach the topic anymore.
āIn any case, this matter needs to be discussed. If Star-Lord still believes in Ego, I can only provide him with some life-saving items,ā Lin Rui whispered softly as he sat up on the couch.
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