Marvel : Super Soldier at the Start

It turned out that within Blake's body, the Reality Stone had transformed into a base, with the Space Stone embedded on top, acting as an energy core. 

It looked like a machine missing some parts. 

When the third Infinity Stone entered his body, the forms of all three stones changed once again. 

The Space Stone, which Blake had possessed the longest and had the deepest mastery of, quickly disassembled within his body. It eventually dissolved into a phantom-like shadow and directly fused into the area around Blake's heart. 

It was as if Blake, an old-fashioned tractor, had suddenly been outfitted with the energy system of a spacecraft. He could even hear his heart producing loud, drum-like thuds. 

With every beat, a surge of energy flowed vigorously to every part of his body. 

Although this energy wasn't exaggerated to the point of world-ending destruction, it far exceeded what Blake's current body could withstand. 

Just as Blake felt his body was about to be torn apart, the Reality Stone also rapidly dissolved, vanishing into his skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. 

The newly acquired Power Stone, on the other hand, disappeared into his bones and muscles. 

Among the six Infinity Stones, the Soul, Time, and Mind Stones leaned more toward intangible, ethereal properties, while the Space, Power, and Reality Stones leaned toward materialized abilities. 

The three stones Blake had acquired first directly constructed a framework within his body, transforming it. 

A flash of light enveloped him, and under the astonished gazes of onlookers, Blake disappeared. 

In the next instant, he reappeared on an uninhabited planet near Xandar. 

This planet was barren, with a density and gravity about twice that of Earth. 

Blake appeared in a wilderness where the ground was covered with hard stones, denser than ordinary rocks on Earth. 

After arriving, Blake paused for a moment to sense his newfound power. Then, without hesitation, he punched the ground below. 

Boom! 

The ground within a kilometer shook violently. With this casual punch, Blake created a massive crater, seven to eight meters deep and at least twenty meters in diameter. 

This was the most significant and effortless increase in Blake's physical strength, and the Reality and Power Stones were still slowly enhancing his body. The effects of the stones had yet to reach their peak. 

Blake casually moved his limbs to get a feel for his strength. With a thought, dense flames erupted beneath his feet, propelling him into the sky in an instant. 

A streak of afterimage flashed, and within moments, Blake had flown back and forth across a range of several kilometers. 

With the Space Stone as his energy core, Blake's energy was theoretically infinite. 

However, due to the limits of his body's endurance, the amount of energy he could output at a time was still restricted. 

After this comprehensive transformation, Blake's body's capacity to withstand energy had increased by several times. 

With another thought, energy from the Space Stone surged outward. A massive energy shield, spanning a kilometer, appeared with Blake at its center. 

Then, an enormous flame erupted from Blake, its searing heat climbing so high that it turned a deep purple. Judging from its color, it was likely nearing temperatures of tens of thousands of degrees. 

Blake had originally assumed that obtaining the Power Stone would merely grant him a massive boost in strength, similar to the Reality Stone's gradual integration into his body. However, to his surprise, the three stones had directly formed a self-sustaining energy cycle within him. 

His strength had increased more than tenfold. 

Previously, Blake needed to open a wormhole to traverse space. But now— 

With a single thought, Blake vanished from the planet. 

In the blink of an eye, he reappeared on Xandar. 

"What exactly did you do?" 

From the moment Blake absorbed the Power Stone into his body, left to test his abilities, and returned, only a little over ten seconds had passed. 

So, the moment he reappeared, Gamora immediately asked the question that had been burning in her mind. 

Blake first gave Tony a reassuring glance before turning to Gamora and answering, 

"I just hid it temporarily. Don't worry, I'll bring it out when we reach the meeting point." 

Gamora's expression clearly showed she didn't believe him, while Star-Lord belatedly chimed in, 

"Hey, buddy, what kind of power is that? You can teleport? Did you just stash it somewhere else just now?" 

Seeing Blake nod slightly, Star-Lord immediately began yelling again. 

"You hid it? You're not planning to keep it for yourself, are you? That thing was something I went through hell to recover! I'm warning you, the fact that I'm even willing to share it with you is generous enough!" 

Hearing this, Gamora couldn't help but roll her eyes dramatically. 

Rocket, on the other hand, was practically jumping with excitement. "Does the buyer know where she is? If not, this guy is useless now. Should we just get rid of him and split fewer shares?" 

Rocket's words earned simultaneous eye rolls from Gamora, Tony, Blake, and even Groot. 

As expected, fools live in their own worlds, completely oblivious to the changes happening around them. 

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After absorbing the Power Stone, Blake's strength skyrocketed. Though he hadn't tested it directly, he felt confident he could now go toe-to-toe with Thanos without any stones. 

Feeling emboldened by his massive power boost, Blake grew restless and considered seeking out the Soul Stone immediately to see if he could claim it next. 

If he succeeded, he would only need two more stones—Mind and Time. 

Both of those were on Earth. The Time Stone was in the Ancient One's possession, and Blake figured he'd get it eventually, so there was no rush. 

As for the Mind Stone, it was currently in Hydra's hands. By this point in the timeline, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver should already exist. 

Blake believed it wouldn't take long for the Mind Stone to come into his possession. If he could claim the Soul Stone now, it would mean that all six Infinity Stones would essentially be in his grasp. 

But just as Blake entertained the thought, the system quickly extinguished it. 

"The Soul Stone is unique. Its abilities offer no benefit to your current strength. Once you've gained sufficient mastery of the Mind Stone and your mental power has reached a certain level, only then will it be worthwhile to pursue the Soul Stone." 

Blake was tempted to argue that he didn't need to use it right away and could simply claim it. But after considering that the Soul Stone's location was still relatively safe for now—and given the peculiar restrictions for acquiring it—he decided to temporarily abandon the idea. 

Ignoring the conflicting thoughts of Gamora, Star-Lord, and the others, Blake untied them. Then, with a single thought, he opened a wormhole and led the group to a unique place in the universe. 

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