Chapter 209: Insight into the Essence of Power

"Mr. Kal-El, we would like to ask you to confirm very important information. Is the declaration you said yesterday true?"

"You really want to rule New York as a territory..."

"Many people think your irrational behavior is..."

"There are rumors that your company, Vought Corporation, is suspected of manufacturing weapons of mass destruction..."

More than ten hours have passed since Link issued his [Declaration].

Reporters from the news media who heard the news came to the base of the Water Company Building and almost surrounded it.
These hyenas who can do anything for hot news and controversial topics with huge traffic,

Carrying cameras and flashing flashlights, the camera lenses were aimed directly at the tall figure sitting on the platform surrounded by the crowd.

It was Link.

At this moment, Link was sitting on a golden throne that seemed to be made of gold, with a smile on his face.
Facing the bustling crowd below, Link was not affected at all. He just glanced around.

The golden throne beneath him was made of [active metal] and based on the [vibranium body] he had obtained before, it was a "special item" that had a very strong enhancement effect on Link.
The brilliant yellow energy enveloped the throne, and the dazzling light emitted a psychedelic halo under the reflection of the sky.

One of the core parts is the Mind Gem on the top of the Vibranium Body.

After gradually mastering the [Elemental Power], one of the root powers, Link gained a deeper understanding of these pure and mysterious things involving the mysteries of the universe.
If it was the previous Link who was only relying on the template ability [Bio-Force Field] awakened by [Ancestor Superman], using it relatively crudely, and affecting the huge energy in the [Mind Gem],
Simply as an amplifier of mental power, its working principle is similar to the wonderful device of a certain bald guy in a wheelchair.

But Link now is completely different from before. He is like a higher-level life form like the Purple Potato Spirit. He has a far better understanding and use of gems containing the mysteries of the universe than other beings.

Although it is the same gem, the effects are completely different when used in the hands of Loki and the purple potato fairy.

Time went back to a few hours ago. After finishing his announcement,
Link returned to the underground base of Water Company——[Hive],
Arriving at the Central Laboratory, the Vibranium Body, which had not appeared for a long time, stood on the experimental platform.
Dozens of high-speed mechanical arms around it were shaping and casting the silver-gray liquid metal material into contact with the [Vibranium Body] in the center.

At a speed visible to the naked eye, a throne-like shell outline appeared on the surface of the Vibranium Body.
On the head of the Vibranium Body, an amber-like gem that shone with a psychedelic glow was embedded between the eyebrows.
Time passed by, and the high-speed mechanical arm quickly fused the [active metal] and [vibranium body] into shape according to the preset program.

According to Link's wishes, a "Golden Throne" was built.
Walking forward slowly, Link arrived at the new [Golden Throne].
Looking at the golden, luxurious and noble throne in front of him, Link slowly sat down.
In the deserted laboratory, Link was the only one sitting on the [Golden Throne], his eyes closed, like a sleeping god.

Of course, Link was not really resting, but was using his consciousness to communicate and operate the [Mind Gem] located in the [Golden Throne].
Infuse your own huge spiritual power into it, directly contact it, and explore the essence of the power inside.
Trying to get more relevant information. After all, Link is different now and has become stronger.

As spiritual awareness continues to deepen,
Link could clearly feel the pure and vast ocean-like glow coming from the [Mind Gem].
His mind sank into it, surrounded by almost endless energy. The power that seemed to be able to control everything made Link even a little intoxicated, but soon, Link woke up from this false obsession.

He was clearly aware of the terrible sense of addiction and dependence that accompanied this strange power, which tempted him to let down his guard and embrace all temptations.

Never become a slave to power!
At this moment, Link also fully realized why even a powerful being like the Purple Potato Spirit would honestly create the Infinity Gauntlet as a medium to carry and use the six Infinity Stones.
Be firm in your heart and try your best to keep your mind from being bewitched by the strange energy contained in the [Soul Gem].

Pulling hard, struggling hard, fighting against it...

But accompanied by a dizzying tearing feeling,
Link's consciousness suddenly entered a "blank space" in his mind.
Three shadows stood quietly there. As Link scanned them, he realized that these shadows were exactly the "templates" that he controlled.
"It seems that I have stumbled into the real 'panel' by mistake."

"Is this the essence of template power?"

A ball of light that seemed to be flashing with endless colors was hanging high in this strange space.
Three shadows were guarding it, and the twinkling stars were surrounding it.
Link could clearly feel the vague connection between himself and these "starlights" and shadows.
And a "thread" of nothingness connects itself to the glorious sphere in the center.

Extending his hand, Link could feel a force pulling his consciousness towards the sphere of light.

Until he was right under the glorious sphere, three shadows intertwined before his eyes, like the sacred trinity.

Link, who was in the center, looked at the shadow approaching him without any rejection and accepted it calmly.

There was an increasingly clear sense of fulfillment and a growing power in my body.
Like some kind of integration and cohesion, Link could also feel that he seemed to have comprehended the essence of the power he possessed.
It has reached a completely new level and height, and the essence of life has also undergone a leap.

This feeling of being reborn and refreshed almost made Link forget himself.

Unexpectedly, just an attempt that I had prepared for a long time allowed me to find the "key".
After understanding the essence of power, I gathered my own power and felt the wonderful feeling of opening up the Ren and Tong meridians.

It seems to have reached a state of being one with all things.
But Link knew very well that this was just the beginning, simply integrating the originally scattered forces together.

"Next, let's see what those stupid humans will come up with."

“Hopefully it’ll bring me some fun.”

(End of this chapter)