Chapter 497

"Begin analysis of the Space Stone."

"10%, 20%, 30%..."

As the Void Engine continued parsing the Space Stone, Tony Stark saw an endless stream of data appear before him—countless formulas and schematics forming and recombining as though something entirely new was being born.

"Subject confirmed as an extraordinary energy source. Designate as Secondary Energy Core?"

The Void Engine's prompt immediately sparked an idea in Tony's mind.

He hadn't yet fully grasped how to utilize the Space Stone's spatial manipulation, but he did understand one thing clearly—it contained limitless energy.

If he could use this gem as a power core, he'd never have to worry about his suit's energy again. In fact, it would open the doors to entirely new levels of technological achievement.

Especially the Celestial Computer—a system needed to construct the Anti-Void Engine, which required stellar-level energy output to function.

That kind of energy demand would normally be impossible… but for the Space Stone? Child's play.

With the Anti-Void Engine, Tony could generate technological creations that didn't even exist in this universe—he could even replicate the SCP Foundation's exclusive weaponry, like the ones Cain had provided!

"Affirmative. Set Space Stone as primary energy source. Arc Reactor becomes secondary."

Tony instructed.

"Command confirmed. Space Stone is now loaded as Primary Core. Arc Reactor reassigned to Secondary Core…"

The Void Engine began executing the order. A beautiful network of energy and data formed around the Space Stone, forming complex and dazzling patterns.

Moments later, the Space Stone disappeared—it had been moved into the Dark Dimension.

Tony entered the Dark Dimension as well.

Compared to before, the environment here had completely changed.

Now the realm was filled with light, and at its center stood a massive, radiant Tech Tree.

Both the Space Stone and the Arc Reactor hovered at the center of this enormous tree.

"Technology Tree successfully constructed. All currently held technologies are now catalogued within. You may also create and attach new ones."

"Current analysis of the Space Stone has reached 70%. Further analysis cannot proceed."

"What?! It's stuck?!"

Tony was stunned—he hadn't expected to hit a wall at 70%.

So it wasn't as easy as he thought to completely master the Space Stone.

Even Thanos, with the full Infinity Gauntlet, likely only utilized a fraction of each gem's potential.

"Then… can I use the Space Stone's power right now?"

Tony asked.

"Affirmative. System update and tech loadout in progress."

"Void Engine has been upgraded to Generation 4. Core processing speed: 96 Frames per Cycle."

"Primary Energy Drivers: Space Stone and Arc Reactor."

"The Space Stone contains complete and refined laws of spatial manipulation. When integrated with Spatiotemporal Algorithms, it allows seamless control over space—enabling wormhole creation, spatial travel, and more."

The Void Engine's explanation lit up Tony's mind.

"So with the Space Stone, my Spatiotemporal Algorithms will become faster, more accurate, and more versatile!"

Tony grinned with excitement and turned his gaze to the Tech Tree.

"Then… can I build the Celestial Computer now?"

"Negative. Energy requirement has been met. However, a reality-influencing algorithmic medium is still required."

The Void Engine's response felt like a bucket of cold water.

He had thought with the Space Stone, he could finally construct the Celestial Computer and achieve the Anti-Void Engine. But apparently, he still lacked something.

"A reality-influencing algorithmic medium… I'll ask the Ancient One about it later. This could be vital."

With that, Tony exited the Dark Dimension. There were still more urgent matters to attend to.

He launched skyward.

In that instant, he noticed his speed skyrocketing by several orders of magnitude—clearly due to the Space Stone now powering his systems!

"YAHOOOO!!"

The incredible velocity made Tony scream in excitement, temporarily devolving from genius billionaire to screaming primate.

Meanwhile, at the wormhole…

Strange had completed the formation of an enormous magical energy sphere—it looked just like a meteor.

"You want me to open a portal that big?! You're gonna kill me!"

Wong grumbled as he rotated his right hand, generating an immense portal that revealed the other side.

Through the portal, the blazing Solar Parasite could be seen.

Behind it: countless Chitauri soldiers swarming forward, and right in their midst—a gigantic mothership.

Farther out… Thanos's warship loomed in the distance.

"A perfect straight line, huh? Then you can all die together."

Strange clapped his hands downward, and the massive magic sphere shot through the portal like a mountain falling from the sky.

At blinding speed, it raced toward the Solar Parasite.

The creature had been focused on spewing fire through the portal, the flames looping back toward it as it tried to incinerate whoever was on the other side.

But then, a light even brighter than its flames hit it directly.

The Solar Parasite turned its head too late—Strange's magic collided head-on!

The explosion was so powerful, the creature was blasted backward, crashing through Chitauri ranks and even smashing through the mothership itself!

The destruction of the mothership triggered a chain reaction: Chitauri soldiers all over Earth suddenly lost their power, their gear shutting down as they fell from the sky.

Only the elite Vanguard units continued to fight.

In that instant, the tide of battle flipped completely.

With the enemy soldiers and Leviathans dropping dead, many of the heroes who were still locked in combat stopped in confusion—completely baffled by what just happened.

If not for the remaining Vanguard warriors, they might've all assumed the battle was over.

"Damn it! The Chitauri mothership was destroyed!!"

Floating high in the air on a cloud of dust and debris, Ebony Maw shouted in rage.

Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive looked equally disturbed.

"ROOAAARR!!"

Suddenly, a new portal opened, and out flew Black Dwarf—right behind him, the Hulk emerged, grinning with battle-hungry satisfaction.

In the Metaverse Realm, Black Dwarf and his troops had been no match for Hulk. He had been completely dominating them.

Honestly, Hulk had gotten bored of just punching Black Dwarf alone—so he let him go, hoping more enemies would come into the Metaverse Realm.

CRACK!!

At that moment, part of the sky shattered like broken glass.

Out from the jagged void leapt a bloodied figure—Thanos himself!

He was covered in blood and looked absolutely battered.

"You used the Power Stone to force open a dimensional rift. Looks like the backlash wasn't light…"

(End of Chapter)

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