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Chapter 267

At least one Infinity Stone had to be secured

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"The boss is being way too cautious," he muttered Abomination. "It's like nobody on Earth can beat him—"

Skye gently patted Abomination, reminding him to shut up, and then said, "Boss, what is it that you want?"

Shazo also reached out and patted Abomination, but instead sealed off his five senses and used [Ice Style: Frozen Spirit] to freeze his consciousness.

What follows is not something that Abomination should hear.

It's not that Shazo doesn't trust Abomination, but rather that Abomination's physical mutation has caused his potential to be fully unleashed, and his upper limit has been capped at his current level.

Practicing the Shaolin Iron Bull Skill, or even subsequent techniques, can only improve the Abomination's combat power in terms of skills, but cannot improve his fundamental strength.

In other words, Abomination is no match for powerful beings like Ebony Maw and Thanos; the memories in his mind cannot be kept secret.

For his own sake, and for the sake of Abomination, Shazo must keep it a secret from him, or better yet, let everyone know that he knows nothing.

In this way, those powerful beings will ignore Abomination, and his life will be most secure. Shazo will also not be targeted by the powerful beings of the entire Universe because of the leakage of some secrets.

However, when Shazo froze the consciousness of Abomination, his expression was quite unpleasant.

Ultimately, this is a sign of insecurity. If he were truly capable, he wouldn't have needed to do this at all.

Look at the Ancient One, she carries the Eye of Agamotto everywhere she goes, openly wielding the power of the Time Stone. Who would dare to mess with her?

When the Ancient One was the Sorcerer Supreme, Thanos never approached Earth, not even daring to use his direct powers to test it.

He dispatched the Chitauri he had subdued, but still felt it wasn't discreet enough, so he used Loki of Asgard as a cover to conceal his presence.

As a result, the Chitauri suffered a crushing defeat, and Thanos made no further move, acting as if nothing had happened.

It wasn't until the Ancient One committed suicide through her disciple and Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme that he dared to send his own direct forces into Earth.

The Ancient One's intimidating power is absolutely top-notch.

Shazo was genuinely envious and looked forward to the day when he would possess such a formidable presence.

He has a lot of confidence in himself.

Because Saiyan Shazo had already mastered ki, while constantly Qi Refining, he also secretly learned the Kamehameha by spying on Kid Goku learning the way of the Turtle School Fu.

It was also because Saint Shaka defeated Shiva and took the Peacock Silver Cloth from the disciple of this Gold Saint Shaka.

Using the Peacock Constellation Silver Cloth as his weapon, Saint Seiya Shazo is diligently working to develop his Seventh Sense.

Whoever makes a crucial breakthrough will be the biggest beneficiary, and then he won't have to worry about this or that anymore.

Upon hearing what Shazo wanted, Skye exclaimed in surprise, "So the Tesseract is the Infinity Stones!"

"Then why do you absolutely need to get it, boss? And why must you get it secretly?"

Shazo explained, "There are six Infinity Stones in total, each governing one of the six laws: time, space, power, reality, Mind Stone, and soul."

"When the power of the six gems is combined, it becomes an unparalleled Creation Power. If the person who possesses the six gems can withstand this power, he/she will master the Creation Power of this Universe, and his/her wishes will be fulfilled, and his/her words will become law."

Currently, the Infinity Stones are scattered throughout the Universe, and none of their holders have any intention of collecting the other stones.

"But the Universe is so vast, and there are countless ambitious people and madmen. Surely someone is eyeing the Infinity Stones."

"The thoughts of a madman are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. If a madman were to collect Infinity Stones, the entire Universe would face the danger of extinction."

"I don't want to entrust my life to someone else, so I must personally possess an Infinity Stones, and do so as discreetly as possible to avoid endless harassment."

"In the past, my strength and ability were insufficient, and I was simply unable to maintain absolute secrecy. I could only watch helplessly as that Tesseract was discovered, and I dared not make a move."

"Now I feel the time is right, it's time to take it down."

Skye's heart pounded, and she felt a little dizzy.

She complained with a wry smile, "Boss, this secret is too terrifying! It involves Infinity Stones and the Creation Power. How can my small frame handle it?"

Why did you tell me such a big secret? How will I ever sleep peacefully again?

Shazo smiled and hugged the girl, saying happily, "It feels so good to have someone to share secrets with and share the burden."

Skye was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then a deep sense of resentment welled up inside her, and she angrily opened her mouth and bit Shazo's arm.

Her two rows of pearly white teeth moved from side to side, venting all the grievances and worries in her heart.

Skye was naturally very happy to be able to share secrets and share the pressure with her favorite boss; she even felt very fortunate.

But happiness and joy cannot eliminate the fear and resentment that come with them.

Is such a huge secret so easy to bear?

Skye's trust in Shazo was boundless.

He said the Tesseract is Infinity Stones, and she believed him.

He said that the Infinity Stones, when combined, could destroy the Universe, and she believed him.

He said there were madmen coveting the Infinity Stones, and she believed it too.

Therefore, Skye felt immense pressure and fear, and felt wronged by the effort she had to put in to bear this secret.

In order to focus on her cultivation, she hasn't stayed up all night watching dramas for a long time, and can only watch for a maximum of 2 hours a day.

Now that she knows such a big secret, Skye feels she must work twice as hard, devote more time to training, and do her best to improve her strength.

From now on, let alone staying up all night to binge-watch dramas, I probably won't even have two hours to watch them.

Every girl knows how heavy this resentment is. For Shazo, who told her this terrifying secret, taking a bite as revenge isn't too much to ask, right?

Having vented her resentment, Skye hugged Shazo's waist, listening to his strong, powerful heartbeat, and asked, "Boss, what are your plans for obtaining the Infinity Stones?"

Shazo replied, "The Infinity Stones inside the Tesseract is the Space Stone, but it radiates energy outwards."

"During World War II, Hydra, which was operating under the Nazis Hydra, used the energy of radiation to invent a very sophisticated weapon."

"I believe that as Nick Fury feels the pressure mounting, he will inevitably be tempted to use the Tesseract to develop powerful energy weapons as S.H.I.E.L.D. card."

Skye's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "The Space Stone —I understand. Research on the Space Stone will definitely trigger the power of space, broadcasting its existence to the entire Universe."

"Those powerful beings who covet the Infinity Stones will be unable to resist trying to seize them."

But she hesitated and said, "But Odin, the King of Asgard, is still here, and so is the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. Do they really dare to reach out?"

Shazo laughed and said, "Think about the Space Stone's abilities again, and expand your thinking from that point."

Skye closed her eyes in thought, then opened them wide in surprise. "The Space Stone! They used space jumps to directly invade Earth, then stole the stone and left!"

Shazo nodded and said, "The All-Father Odin is old. Although his strength is getting stronger and stronger, he can almost kill any enemy with one blow."

But he was no longer able to ride an eight-legged horse and hunt down the invading enemies as he had a thousand years ago.

"The Ancient One preferred stillness to movement, and she would never pursue her enemies after defeating them."

"Therefore, as long as we can snatch the Space Stone before the two big shots realize what's happening, and then escape far away, we can snatch it from the jaws of death."

Skye continued, following Shazo's train of thought, "From the perspective of the gem thief, since he could infiltrate Earth using the Space Stone Space Stone, he could certainly use it to lure in more enemies."

"Moreover, the more enemies we bring in, the better. Creating unprecedented chaos will help us cover our tracks and actions, maximizing our chances of success."

Shazo continued, "When there are enough invaders, it becomes a war for Earth."

"War is the greatest chaos. In an unprecedented interstellar invasion war, the whereabouts of the Space Stone will become the greatest mystery, which will naturally be my opportunity to strike amidst the chaos."

Skye frowned at the mention of war and asked, "Boss, is there any way to stop the alien invasion?"

Shazo shook his head and said, "There's no way."

"Skye, I know you don't want war to break out, but you must understand that this war wasn't started by our Earth. It's because Earth has coveted treasures that others want to steal from us."

Skye had another idea. "Boss, what if we threw the Space Stone away, like into the mighty Asgard?"

Shazo asked with a smile, "Losing the Space Stone from Earth might be a good idea, but how will you prove that to the aliens?"

Skye paused, then slowly opened her mouth.

Without a doubt, after losing the Space Stone, Earth fell into a self-proving trap, having no way to prove that the Space Stone was no longer on Earth.

Shazo then asked, "The scariest thing is, how do you know that the aliens who came to question the Space Stone are really after the Space Stone, and not just want to plunder humans and enslave them?"

Skye, that great man from the East, once said, "Peace is achieved through struggle; peace is lost through compromise."

He also said, "A single punch can prevent a hundred more!"

"You want to come to Earth and steal things? Fine! We can't stop you! But since you're here, you're not leaving!"

"No matter who reaches in, I'll cut off their hand and show them that Earth isn't a place where you can just stick your hands around."

Skye held Shazo's waist, her ear close to his chest, and heard the resonant sound coming from his chest. She was so captivated by his heroic spirit that her eyes lit up.

With the topic of the Space Stone over, Shazo snapped his the Snap, releasing the freeze on Abomination and the blockage of his five senses.

The girl bit her lip hard, using the pain to pull herself away from the male allure.

She endured the pain and asked, "Boss, although you named us the Shazo Legion, there are only three of us. How are we supposed to fight the aliens?"

Shazo replied, "Don't worry, our Shazo Legion still has Aldrich Killian and Maya Hansen. We have plenty of time to fleece the Department of Defense as much as we can."

Skye asked naively, "Living Extremis Virus?"

Shazo nodded in satisfaction. "That's it. The combination of the living Extremis Virus and disabled retired veterans makes for a ready-made super-powered army, perfect for serving as the basic soldiers of the Shazo Legion."

The laboratory, a collaboration between Advanced Idea Mechanics and the Department of Defense, is located within the Legion Headquarters in Shazo.

Skye had seen experimental soldiers injected with the Extremis Virus, whose bodies emitted temperatures of thousands of degrees and whose strength was like that of Superman.

These soldiers, known as Extremis Virus test subjects, are very strong.

Two Extremis Soldier working together can hold their own against Abomination, and three Extremis Soldier can even render Abomination helpless.

However, their shortcomings are equally obvious.

First of all, like the Abomination, they are purely melee fighters and have no ranged attack capabilities.

Secondly, their body temperature was not high enough, far from the destructive power that Shazo described as capable of cutting through metal and iron.

Finally, and most importantly, Extremis Soldier have extremely poor stamina. They cannot engage in combat for more than 240 seconds, otherwise they will experience a red temperature phenomenon and may instantly turn into biological bombs.

Aldrich Killian and Hansen's primary task right now is to overcome the challenge of temperature control.

Reality isn't an Ultraman TV show; it's impossible to guarantee that battles are limited to 240 seconds. The combat time of the Extremis Soldier must be extended to make the battles practical.

Fortunately, the research is progressing well. According to Aldrich Killian's estimate, it will only take eight months to complete the research and officially launch the live Extremis Virus version 1.0.

Once Extremis soldiers meet the combat standards, mass production can begin.

By then, Shazo will also be able to get a share of the profits.

But Skye still felt there was a problem. "Where will so many soldiers come from? Will the Department of Defense feel comfortable with our Shazo Legion having so many super soldiers?"

Shazo replied dismissively, "This is United States; anything is possible."

"I discussed this with Steven a few months ago. He traded a military Service Companies to me, and I've ordered the company to change its business strategy from focusing on logistics and transportation. We're currently taking in large numbers of veterans who were injured or disabled in the war and lost their jobs and families, especially those over 45."

"I provided them with free accommodation, food, and medical care. Once the research on the Living Extremis Virus 1.0 is successful, I will also cure their disabilities and grant them powerful Esper Powers."

"Then I will organize them into military units and deploy them to areas where the US Military has now ignited war, to profit from military services."

Skye was stunned. "You can do that?"

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