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Chapter 7: Devouring the [Mind Stone], Burst Mode - Activated!

"System, after devouring the [Mind Stone] in the [Subspace], can you directly transfer that power back to me for use?"

[Yes, but the transferred energy cannot exceed the upper limit that the host's current human body can receive, and the consumption of energy is irreversible!!!]

Nice!!!

It actually worked.

Karl's eyes lit up instantly.

This time, the system's answer finally didn't disappoint him.

Next, as long as the energy transfer is successfully established, Karl will be able to directly obtain superpowers similar to Captain Marvel's [Energy Manipulation].

Although this superpower seems to be a one-time consumable that is 'borrowed'.

But Karl isn't worried about that.

You must know that each [Infinity Stone] contains an almost infinitely vast amount of cosmic energy.

Not to mention, just the energy that spilled out after the [Cosmic Cube] exploded directly created [Captain Marvel] Carol Danvers!

So each [Infinity Stone] is actually an inexhaustible energy treasure trove.

Faced with such a vast amount of cosmic energy, even if Karl squandered it without restraint until he died, there probably wouldn't be any problems!

Moreover, since these cosmic energies are not generated from within his body.

So theoretically, when using these energies, Karl himself will not generate any consumption.

That is to say, under the condition that his physical strength and energy allow, he can achieve infinite endurance in battle.

This couldn't help but remind Karl of a line: We don't produce water, we are just porters of nature.

That's right.

I don't produce energy, I'm just a porter of the [Mind Stone]'s energy!!

What's more, in his opinion, power that doesn't need to be returned, how can it be called borrowing?!!

But all of this is not the point.

The real point is...

Who said he could only devour one [Infinity Stone]?

As long as he can raise the [Dimensional Strength] of the [Subspace] to Lv3 or above.

Then he will have the opportunity to devour other [Infinity Stones].

In that case, wouldn't Karl's energy be inexhaustible?!!

He just doesn't know if this kind of 'borrowing' method can obtain the [Mind Stone]'s unique 'mind ability' to read, manipulate, modify, and create other people's thoughts.

"Just do it!!"

Karl rekindled his fighting spirit.

"In order to record the entire process, Subject No. 380, Mr. Karl Mara, please state your name and confirm your identity."

At this moment, the staff's voice sounded through the external speaker.

"I am Karl Mara, a volunteer!!!"

Karl cooperated and said it once.

The staff's voice sounded again, "The experiment can begin, please step forward and touch the scepter."

Karl suppressed the excitement in his heart and walked forward with a normal expression.

Then he stretched out a finger and gently pressed it on the core area where the [Mind Stone] was located.

Almost at the same moment.

A system prompt appeared before his eyes.

[Detected the cosmic-level special energy substance, the Mind Stone, which can be devoured. Does the host choose to devour it?!!]

"Yes!"

Karl didn't hesitate at all and gave the answer directly in his heart.

Boom...!!!

The blue energy crystal wall that surrounded the outside of the [Mind Stone] and served as a protective layer exploded.

Finally revealing the original appearance of the [Mind Stone].

The interior, shimmering with golden light, contained an endless amount of majestic energy.

Seemingly sensing the aura of danger.

The [Mind Stone] began to continuously release energy outward, attempting to resist Karl's devouring.

The dazzling golden light, accompanied by an unparalleled torrent of energy, swept out instantly.

The entire mountaintop base trembled violently in this powerful might.

But in the next moment.

Everything came to an abrupt end and returned to calm.

The [Mind Stone] and the terrifying energy it emitted were all devoured by the [Subspace].

Then, like a rising morning star, it floated in the dimensional space.

And the text on the light screen in front of Karl also changed again at this time.

[Congratulations to the host for successfully devouring the cosmic-level special energy substance, the Mind Stone!!!]

[Warm reminder: Since the host does not currently have the authority to actively allocate this part of the energy, the energy substance will remain in its original state and be directly placed in the subspace dimension for storage.]

[Does the host want to immediately abandon the physical body, return to the exclusive dimension, and become the omniscient and omnipotent master of the dimension?!!]

"Huh? Remain in its original state... That is to say, the [Mind Stone] wasn't broken down into a pure cosmic energy stream?"

Karl first rejected the prompt to abandon his physical body.

Then, he tentatively ordered in his heart: "System, immediately transfer energy, I want to experience the feeling of bursting!"

The next second.

Boom...!!!

As if endless and vast energy poured into Karl's body from the [Subspace Dimension].

His body slowly floated off the ground and into the air.

The dazzling golden light once again illuminated the entire experimental chamber.

But this time, the light bloomed from Karl's body.

Powerful cosmic mysteries constantly washed his body.

Cells, muscles, bones, and organs were all quietly undergoing amazing transformations as the energy flowed through them.

But soon.

Karl felt that the growth of cosmic mysteries gradually stagnated.

It seemed to have reached the upper limit that his current body could bear.

"What a wonderful feeling!"

Karl slowly opened his eyes, and in his originally dark pupils, golden light that was as unbearable to look at as the sun burst out.

The surging energy filling his body made him feel an indescribable sense of pleasure.

However.

Considering the upper limit of the mortal body.

Karl wasn't sure if he had reached the level of Captain Marvel.

After all, the latter had undergone a lot of transformation after being brought back to the [Kree Empire], and also fused with Kree blood.

So her physique far exceeded the upper limit of humans!

In addition to this.

Karl also felt that his mental strength seemed to have been greatly improved in the process of energy transfer.

Even without deliberately exploring, he could clearly perceive the existence of everyone inside the entire base.

If his attention was focused enough, he could even read the thoughts and memories in these people's brains.

But when he tried to manipulate or modify their thinking, all of them ended in failure!

"Could it be that it simply strengthened my mental strength without obtaining the ability of [Mind Manipulation]?"

"Or... can I only exert my mind power through direct contact like Loki in the movies?"

Karl frowned and thought for a while, feeling that the latter possibility seemed more likely.

Because in a sense.

The current [Subspace] is actually more like a special carrier similar to the [Infinity Gauntlet] and the [Loki Scepter].

It allows Karl to safely and confidently use the power of the [Mind Stone].

And the power that can be exerted by different carriers is naturally different!!

The most intuitive manifestation is in the [Movie Universe].

Thanos's [Infinity Gauntlet] and Vision's vibranium body can both exert most of the power of the [Mind Stone].

In comparison.

The power that the [Loki Scepter] can release is not just a little bit weaker!!!