Chapter 91: In the Midst of Seclusion
Having previously mocked Tony Stark and Stark Industries face-to-face, Qi Jun is now facing an influx of spies and agents within his own conglomerate.
One can only wonder how Tony Stark will mock Qi Jun when they meet again.
Of course, Qi Jun, who is currently on Venus, is unaware that his conglomerate has become a focal point for various global organizations.
Or rather, he knows, but has no intention of dealing with it for now.
Having fully recovered, Qi Jun was astonished to see his energy reserves increase once again. "One million two hundred thousand, such a significant increase. Could this be the 'break and then stand' principle?"
"Forget it, it's better not to attempt this method lightly."
Recalling the scene where he was almost drained instantly, Qi Jun felt a lingering fear.
The main source of his fear was the destructive aura emitted from the black dot of spatial collapse.
Even though his energy had fully recovered, the faint pain coming from his body reminded Qi Jun that although he had gained a lot this time, there were still hidden dangers, and he needed to recuperate well.
Considering the intermittent pain, even with his super physique, it would take him several days to fully recover. Qi Jun definitely wouldn't admit that he wanted to slack off for a while! He couldn't just confront the Ancient One and then run off to challenge Odin. Qi Jun wasn't that reckless. "Hmm... let's continue with the cheat mode!"
"Think about it, hmm, let's start by copying and manifesting some of the Ancient One's languages! This guy has lived for hundreds of years and traversed countless dimensions. Surely, he knows some local languages."
Qi Jun muttered to himself.
With a thought, he communicated with the mutation stone.
"What? Ten thousand points just to copy and manifest the Ancient One's languages? This much energy? Damn! How many languages has the Ancient One learned over the years?"
Seeing the feedback from the mutation stone, Qi Jun was stunned.
"Well... Tony Stark's physics knowledge only cost about a thousand points, and that already made my head feel a bit swollen. If I learn languages that cost ten thousand points, even with my super brainpower, I might not handle it well."
"Forget it, let's simplify it! Discard unnecessary dimensional languages and keep only the powerful ones, like the languages of Hell and the Dark Dimension. Also, retain the universal language and the languages of major empires, federations, and large interstellar races."
"Mmm, this should be fine. Two thousand points. With my current super brainpower, I should be able to handle it."
With a thought, a skill book glowing with a white light, "Mastery of Major Universal and Dimensional Languages," appeared in Qi Jun's hand.
Without waiting, Qi Jun activated it! Skill learning in progress... Skill learning complete! "Phew phew."
"This is truly amazing!"
Once again, using the mysterious learning method, Qi Jun instinctively mastered these various civilized languages. "As expected, although two thousand points made my head feel a bit swollen, I can fully accept it!"
"Next, let's continue with the cheat mode!"
"Hmm, I should manifest the magic training system of Kamar-Taj."
"I wonder if the energy of over a million points will be enough to manifest it."
"Hmm, whatever, on Venus, I can replenish energy anytime!"
"Manifesting bit by bit can avoid overwhelming my brain with information."
Thus... "Kamar-Taj Basic Magic Training Guide," twenty thousand points of energy.
Kamar-Taj Intermediate Magic Training Guide," fifty thousand points of energy.
Sunbathing, charging... "Kamar-Taj Advanced Magic Training Guide," one million points of energy.
Sunbathing, charging... "Top-tier Magic of the Vishanti - Volume One," one million two hundred thousand points of energy.
Sunbathing, charging... "Top-tier Magic of the Vishanti - Volume Two," one million two hundred thousand points of energy.
Sunbathing, charging... "Top-tier Magic of the Vishanti - Volume Three," one million two hundred thousand points of energy.
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A total of six skill books worth a staggering five million three hundred thousand points of energy! And this is only the magical knowledge mastered by the Ancient One! Given the Ancient One's hundreds of years, nearly a thousand years of life, it's impossible that he only knows magic! Qi Jun deeply suspected that if it weren't for his ability to absorb nearly infinite solar energy, he wouldn't know when he would possess enough power to protect himself. He might still be wasting time by the time Thanos snaps his fingers.
Looking at the six skill books before him, Qi Jun suddenly doubted his life.
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Of course, comparing himself to the Ancient One, Odin, or Thanos, all of whom had lived for countless years, it was normal not to measure up for the time being.
After a brief moment of sentimentality, Qi Jun regained his fighting spirit! Yes! I, Qi Jun, may lack your long growth period, but I have cheats! I can use cheat modes!
Without further hesitation, Qi Jun picked up the most basic "Kamar-Taj Basic Magic Training Guide" and activated it!
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Meanwhile, while Qi Jun was immersed in secluded training, oblivious to the outside world, a series of deployments regarding Qi Jun were gradually unfolding on Earth.
Due to the energy burst exceeding the monitoring limits of major organizations, although they continued their small actions, they maintained basic rationality.
At least until they figured out the extent of the "energy burst incident" related to Qi Jun's conglomerate, all actions remained covert.
Especially S.H.I.E.L.D.
While other organizations were still figuring out how to respond, S.H.I.E.L.D. had already dispatched countless elite agents to conduct a covert investigation of Qi Jun's conglomerate and even its founder, Qi Jun!