Chapter Thirty-Ninth: New Plug-In Account
After returning to his opulent manor, Thor immediately retreated to his room.
His points had just surpassed fifty million.
Over the decades, the points had only increased by just over 3 million. Although this period lacked significant events, it highlighted the challenge of earning points.
Without the initial 40 million points, he would still be impoverished...
Certainly, another crucial factor was that his starting point was higher than most. He had not utilized many of the cheaper items, making the points seem less valuable.
What he needed now was something that could match Thanos.
Consider this: if you were an ordinary person, spending tens of thousands of points could equip you with the most advanced gear...
He skillfully accessed the mall panel.
"Big Phoenix Force Fragment: 50 million points!"
"Phoenix Force: Originating from the original universe, born at the beginning of all things. When Chaos was immortal, eternal yet ever-changing, the progeny of the universe. It embodies life and spiritual power in the original universe, symbolizing both life and emotion."
"Remarks: Can grow."
"WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!"
Among the three original powers of the Marvel universe, this strength even surpasses Odin's power. The system is truly formidable!
The only drawback is the warning and - its price...
Not too high, but too low...
Comparing it, I noticed when I first accessed the mall—
"Kryptonian Blood: 100 million points. (Don't bother, this is the most common type; it won't upgrade you to silver!)"
This is not the price for DC's Superman but for ordinary Kryptonian blood. Just look at the price for female Superman.
Phoenix Force can't be so unscrupulous, can it?
Thor once suspected that this might be a low-quality product...
"In a sense, this is the most suitable power for you."
The system explained, "The reason it's inexpensive is that this kind of power is useless to most people. Not everyone is capable of wielding the Phoenix Force."
Then, another product appeared.
"Phoenix Force Host Physique (Normal): 100 million points."
Below that, another product was listed with no visible price.
"Phoenix Force Host Physique (Perfect): Limited time offer, stay tuned!"
"Remarks: Already owned!"
This was clear—if one were just an ordinary person, even if as powerful as Odin, acquiring this power would be ineffective.
And Thor, destined to be the Phoenix host, was the perfect candidate, much like Jean Grey in another universe.
Thor, who had been a fan of Thor before crossing over, was aware of this detail, though he hadn't considered it until now. He had subconsciously assumed that the mall's offerings had no side effects. It turns out...
From this perspective, this power was custom-made!
"Is this also a loophole exploitation?"
"No, this is your born and destined skill"
"Do it!"
…
Points accumulated over a long period were consumed in an instant.
In the next moment, the surroundings shifted dramatically. He left his familiar room and found himself in the starry expanse of the universe.
A powerful light blazed from a distance, making it impossible to open his eyes.
"Is this... a flare?"
A surge of immense energy flooded his body, causing him to lose consciousness.
When he awoke, he was lying on a table in his room, as if he had just dreamed.
But Thor distinctly felt a tremendous power within him, rapidly expanding.
Although he couldn't fully harness the Phoenix Force yet, he could already sense that the Thunder Force within him was also becoming active.
Perhaps Odin's seal wouldn't last long.
In fact, he could even break through it now if he wished!
Thor resisted the urge to ascend immediately.
The time was not yet right.
He needed to find a medium to allow the Phoenix Force and Thunder Strike to integrate perfectly to maximize their effectiveness.
This medium was Mjölnir his weapon of destiny!
He had long determined that Mjölnir had been left at Kamar-Taj.
It seemed he would need to make arrangements with the Ancient One.