Chương 159: Chapter 159: Genetic Engine
Orion's eyes sparkled with joy as memories of past experiences flooded back.
Every major turning point in fate, from the formula for calculating luck value to the hidden price behind each adventure, seemed to reveal that there was always a cost. Yet, he had managed to navigate through every disaster successfully.
It was all thanks to the system.
So… in the distant future, he must have turned the system into reality and given it to himself at the beginning of his time travel!
Perhaps, as Orion journeyed through time, another version of him watched from the mirror dimension…
But… how could he create such a system?
Orion pondered in silence.
System, how would it be installed on the human body?
His gaze shifted to his left hand, where the World Tree tattoo extended from his wrist to the inside of his forearm.
This tattoo held incredible power, derived from the Multiverse Tree!
The Multiverse Tree, composed of various runes, resembled a celestial computer of unprecedented scale.
Runes are part of the universe's source code. So, he needed to harness the power of runes to create a "system"?
This reminded him of an anime he had seen in his previous life. There was something called the Genetic Engine in the series.
Genetic Engine could it also be an alias for the system?
"It seems that in the Marvel universe, there is a person…"
"He discovered a void in the brain. By implanting something into this gap, it can accelerate the body's self-healing."
"…Extremis virus, Cutting-edge technology!"
"Dr. Aldrich Killian!"
Orion suddenly understood.
He connected all his thoughts in one sweeping realization!
Genetic Engine, runes, terms, systems.
Before that, he needed to master the Extremis virus and use it to create a genetic engine.
Then, he would upgrade the genetic engine to an operating system!
This involved AI knowledge. The master in the field of AI was undoubtedly Tony Stark.
Moreover, he needed the Mind Stone!
With the Mind Stone, he could create the most advanced and powerful AI.
That's how Ultron came about! And Tony Stark's wisdom was the key!
"A man cursed by knowledge…"
"He can always leverage wisdom to change the world."
Orion smiled. There was a glimmer of hope.
The God of Systems.
He was sure to win!
As he glanced at the statue of Cangjie, he saw that it had fallen asleep.
Orion smirked. He no longer cared about Cangjie.
Anyway, he had what he wanted. Even if he retained his physical body, he could still ascend to the divine realm and become a path to heavenly gods!
Then, he examined the oil painting he had obtained. It had indeed changed.
The painting had transformed, with multiple partitions appearing, like slices, creating a multicolored visual effect.
Mysterious world, devil universe…
There was a clear distinction between them! And if he wished to enter the mysterious world, he could do so at any time.
"The dying universe…"
"The reason I acquired this painting is that Fulcrum is hinting to me that I can save the dying universe?"
"So, do other paintings also offer this benefit?"
Orion mused.
Due to the monsters of the mysterious world being devoured by the trolls, he hadn't upgraded his entries in a long time.
Finding a new leveling ground was the best way.
It seemed he needed to pay attention to ancient paintings in the future. The older the painting, the more likely it was to be included.
Certainly.
There were still many things he hadn't figured out, so it wasn't the right time to start planning.
The most urgent task was to hand over the design drawings of the Sling Ring to Tony Stark so he could develop the energy ring first.
The Sling Ring could be upgraded to an Energy Ring, and the Energy Ring could be upgraded to an 'Engine'.
The Engine would also become a system!
"Just right…"
"Pull Tony Stark into the Illuminati as well."
"I'll go to Asgard again to plan the establishment of the Rune Academy. Fortunately, I'm free now."
"Otherwise, the matters of the mysterious world would be enough to make me anxious and exhausted."
Orion secretly rejoiced.
Immediately, he opened a portal and headed for California again.
Mabry City, Mabry Street.
No. 10880,Razor Villa, standing on the cliff.
Even at midnight, the lights were on.
In the laboratory.
Tony Stark, wearing work clothes and goggles, was operating a 3D printing device and designing a parts model through a program.
Soon, the roar of mechanical operation filled the air.
The 3D printing device immediately sprayed and molded the corresponding shape.
In a flash, the part fragment was printed.
He ground five pieces of dragon scale metal into powder and used it to make magic armor.
The internal skeleton of this armor was made of conventional metal materials, while the outer shell was composed of dragon scale metal!
Additionally, he applied partial assembly technology to the armor.
It was named Mark 42, Prodigal Armor and because biological materials have adhesive properties, even two parts could be temporarily put together.
It would not shatter under external impact!
This delighted Tony Stark, Admiration shone in his eyes.
If he could acquire more dragon scale metal, arming an iron robot army would be feasible.
However, the origin of dragon scale metal was mysterious and its price exorbitant, with one piece worth 100 million US dollars. It could only be purchased from Orion.
He had been considering how to bypass Orion and avoid the middleman profiting from the price difference!
Pity, 3D printing technology couldn't fully solve the problem. Many details still needed to be manually installed by Tony.
Nonetheless, he enjoyed the process, his mind highly active, and he didn't feel sleepy at all.
The disasters Orion had mentioned had made him cautious. He was a [man cursed by knowledge]!
Naturally, he could tell that what Orion said was true.
If Orion had fabricated a lie, there would be no need to bring the dragon scale metal to him.
It made sense that he should be on high alert.
After escaping from the Middle East and surviving a catastrophe, he firmly believed he was born with a mission!
Something that couldn't be explained by science.
Thus, Tony Stark adhered to this mission and evolved from a dissolute playboy to a superhero.
Yet, he never forgot the evil organization that had dragged him into the abyss… The Ten Rings!
"Jarvis."
"You haven't discovered the details of the Ten Rings Gang yet?"
"Where is the legendary Ten Rings Gang?"
Tony Stark's face grew solemn as he activated his artificial intelligence assistant.
"Sir."
"I've seen this symbol all over the world, but I haven't determined its origin."
"Seem…"
"The history of the Ten Rings Gang stretches back thousands of years."
"The identity of the person behind the scenes has also been changing continuously."
Jarvis's voice carried a hint of doubt.
According to his calculations and deductions, the mastermind behind the Ten Rings Gang might have been the same person for thousands of years!
But how was this possible?
"Orion…"
"Do you know something?"
Tony Stark had an idea.
But he had no way to contact Orion.
Suddenly, a mysterious door adorned with brilliant light flowers slowly opened.
Tony Stark's eyes widened as he saw the mystical sorcerer he had been talking about, clad in a cloak, walking towards him.
"Are you investigating the Ten Rings Gang?"
Orion seemed surprised.However, it made sense.
The Ten Rings Gang.
They had kidnapped Tony Stark and nearly taken his life. How could Tony Stark accept this without eradicating the entire organization?
"Orion."
"You visit often. Do you think my house is your backyard?"
"Still…Have you found the design drawings of the Sling Ring?"
Tony's eyes flickered.
He was prepared, waiting for the design drawings to arrive.With the drawings, developing the energy ring would be straightforward!
After all, he was a genius scientist. Few could compare with him!
"Certainly."
"Not only that, I have something else to inform you."
"I've established a secret organization to gather key figures of all major forces to discuss the disasters that will inevitably arise in the future."
"Currently, the Ancient One of Kamar-Taj and Professor Xavier of the School for the Gifted have also agreed to my request."
"Tony, what do you think?"
"If you join the Illuminati, I'll share with you the secrets of the Ten Rings Gang for free."
Orion smiled.
Knowledge is the most precious thing.
Intelligence is even more priceless!
The Illuminati is a place for sharing knowledge and intelligence.
It can be understood as the Security Council of the Hidden World, with the power to use force to nip danger in the bud!
And he was naturally the Secretary-General of the Illuminati.
"The Ancient One? Professor X?" Tony Stark inquired, his curiosity piqued.
"This Illuminati member is really a heavyweight," Orion replied, with an air of casual authority.
"How much do you know about the Ten Rings Gang?" Tony pressed, his interest intensifying.
"How do I know that what you say is true?" Tony Stark's skepticism was evident, though he struggled to maintain his composure.
In previous confrontations, he had always found himself in a passive role. Now, however, it was his turn to manipulate Orion.
"Feel sorry," Tony began, trying to project an air of gravity.
"This is a secret that only members of the Illuminati deserve to know."
"When a secret is no longer a secret, it is worthless."
Orion declined politely. He refused to be manipulated.
"A secret that only the Illuminati deserves to know?" Orion echoed, his tone skeptical.
"Including the disaster you're referring to?"
"You still know how to play," Tony Stark admitted with a hint of a smile.
Tony felt a pang of discouragement but managed to smile nonetheless. It seemed he had no choice.
"Then I decided to join."
"Now, tell me about the Ten Rings Gang."
"I have long wanted to eradicate this organization," Tony declared with determination.
His resolve was clear. The reason he had joined Nick Fury's Avengers Project was precisely because of the allure of the word "Avengers."
beacause he never forgot his thirst for revenge.
"The Ten Rings Gang," Orion began, "appeared a thousand years ago."
"The Ten Rings are not only the symbol of this organization but also the weapon of the Mandarin."
"With the power of the Ten Rings, the Mandarin has achieved immortality and godlike powers. He has numerous names."
"Master Khan, Lord of War, Mandarin…" Orion listed with a hint of reverence.
"He lives in seclusion in Central Asia."
"You may not be able to defeat him with your armor," Orion warned.
Orion shrugged and shared what he knew with Tony Stark. This revelation only fueled Tony Stark's competitive spirit.
"I have upgraded the armor to Mark 42 and used dragon scale metal. This is an unprecedented magical armor!" Tony boasted.
"Could it be that I am still no match for his Ten Rings?" he challenged, eyes sharp with confidence. He believed in his armor's superiority. After all, it was the product of his brilliance, a singular weapon capable of defeating an army!
"What do you think?" Tony asked.
"If it was that easy to solve, would he still be alive today?" Orion countered, shaking his head.
The origin of the Ten Rings remained a mystery. They possessed immense energy, were not composed of earthly materials, and continued to emit enigmatic signals.
They were suspected to be a variant of Kang's technology!
Kang resided in the 31st century, a millennium ahead of Tony Stark. Even Stark, who was cursed with knowledge, could not ignore the passage of time.
Moreover, whatever Tony Stark invented would inevitably appear in the future first, becoming Kang's weapon. To defeat Kang, one would need to... smash his time machine device!
What's more, there was not just one Kang in the multiverse.There were countless Kangs!
Kang's Council would soon ignite a multiverse war. Even Loki, the God of Time, could not halt the Council of Kang.
"There's no rush anyway," Tony reassured himself.
"It's better to study the energy ring first."
"With the energy ring, am I still afraid that I can't defeat the Mandarin?" Tony added, trying to calm his fluctuating emotions.
He then turned to Orion with eager anticipation.
He had always been intensely curious about the design and internal structure of the Sling ring.
Now, he could finally see what it looked like!
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