After the tumultuous, energy-draining, yet exhilarating battle with Thor, Su Yi did not linger on the golden plains of Asgard. His business was concluded; the God of Thunder was awakened, the God of Mischief was contained, and the Allfather was secured. He had gained what he came for: overwhelming experience and a massive, imminent system reward.
He materialized not far from the New Mexico desert motel, the familiar scent of dry earth and sagebrush a welcome change from the clean, metallic air of the Divine Realm.
"Coulson, you're still here?" Su Yi noted, surprised to find the familiar black S.H.I.E.L.D. SUV parked discreetly nearby, the agent himself leaning against the hood, perpetually patient. Su Yi then realized his trip, though seeming like a long odyssey, had been compressed into mere hours in the mortal realm. It was late evening, and the day was almost done.
"We need to understand the specifics as soon as possible, especially considering the extent of the events reported earlier," Coulson replied, his voice calm but his eyes sharp with professional urgency. He had witnessed the Bifrost incident and the sudden, temporary reappearance of the hammer.
"No problem," Su Yi agreed, walking toward the car. "Drive me back. You don't mind if we talk slowly in the car, do you? I'd prefer not to be overheard."
"Of course," Coulson said, opening the passenger door.
As they drove, Su Yi revealed a carefully curated selection of information about Asgard for Coulson to report to Nick Fury. He confirmed that Loki was apprehended and imprisoned, making it "highly unlikely" that the trickster god would arrive on Earth to instigate The Avengers 1 scenario. This was the immediate good news.
However, Su Yi painted a starker, far more profound threat: "The greatest enemy is not Loki, but the one who sent him. The cosmic warlord, Thanos, who seeks to control the Infinity Stones. That threat still exists. In fact, it's closer now than ever."
He described Asgard as a powerful, but suddenly vulnerable, kingdom facing internal succession issues and external, ancient enemies. He explained that a temporary peace had been established, but that Earth, lacking Loki's catalytic invasion, was now on its own for the inevitable, much larger cosmic war.
"Essentially," Su Yi summarized, "the invasion you expected has been postponed indefinitely, but the true endgame has moved up. S.H.I.E.L.D. and the embryonic Avengers initiative must accelerate their development. You have two years, tops, before the next celestial event."
Coulson digested the timeline and the name "Thanos" with a chilling gravity, already preparing the secure line report in his mind. Su Yi's casual mention of galactic genocide and the end of all things was unsettlingly factual.
The Thor incident temporarily came to an end, the immediate crisis diffused. Su Yi was dropped off back at the shabby little motel, the lights of his room casting a dull yellow glow.
Jane Foster and Darcy Lewis were waiting, their faces etched with worry. Jane rushed to him, embracing him fiercely, while Darcy performed a dramatic, relieved sigh.
"Seriously, where did you go? The sky broke near the site! Daisy said it was a 'temporal anomaly signature' which is totally made up, but it was still scary!" Darcy exclaimed, immediately reverting to loud, relieved banter.
Seeing Su Yi return safely, Jane finally allowed herself to breathe a sigh of relief. Su Yi gave them a brief, sanitized description of Asgard, describing it as a magnificent, high-tech fortress floating in space, and that Loki was detained.
Later that evening, Jane and Su Yi took a quiet stroll outside, moving away from the prying eyes of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the buzzing excitement of Daisy and Darcy. The New Mexico night was vast, silent, and brilliant with stars.
Jane's anxiety, temporarily suppressed by relief, resurfaced. "Su, I'm very worried about you. You're constantly having to face these dangers—inter-dimensional threats, gods, cosmic warlords. This isn't the life we planned."
Su Yi gently put his arm around her. He knew Jane wasn't being unreasonable; she was grounded in science and fearful for the man she loved. He had to be both honest and reassuring.
"Jane, you should know that beyond this World, there's an even vaster Universe. Our lives, our World, are all fundamentally in danger, not from mortal militaries, but from forces beyond imagination," he advised, his voice calm and resolute. "I must step forward and resolve these dangers, not because I want to, but because I have the power to protect what we cherish."
He paused, looking up at the Milky Way stretching across the zenith. "I'm doing this for our future, for our quiet life together. If we can live peacefully and steadily, that would, of course, be the best outcome. But if I absolutely have to step in, I will always try my best to protect my own safety."
He offered the ultimate reassurance, a statement of power and commitment. "You don't need to worry too much. My current strength—even with my feet firmly on the ground—is not much worse than the Allfather Odin himself. The odds are always stacked in my favor. I promise."
When Jane heard Su Yi's assessment of his own strength—equating himself to the King of the Gods—she finally relaxed, the truth of his unparalleled power settling her fears.
"Want to experience the feeling of flying?" Su Yi quietly asked, looking down at her.
Jane's eyes widened. "Flying? Like, without a plane?"
Just as Jane was surprised, she felt a gentle pressure rise beneath her feet. They slowly lifted, the ground receding. The air around them grew still, and they began to float upward, two silhouettes suspended against the curtain of stars.
"I haven't agreed yet," she whispered breathlessly, holding tighter to his jacket.
"It's fine, just hold on tight," Su Yi chuckled.
Jane was instantly obedient, clutching him as if he were the only tether to reality. Su Yi gently accelerated, and they began to fly, skimming above the desert floor at incredible speeds. Jane's hair and clothes remained perfectly still.
"How is this possible?" she exclaimed, turning her face into his shoulder. "We're clearly flying very fast, but I don't feel any wind, no drag, no turbulence."
"Bio-field," Su Yi explained simply, enjoying the look of pure scientific wonder in her eyes. "A controlled manipulation of localized space and energy flow, effectively creating a perfect buffer and kinetic nullifier. I'm carrying a protective bubble with us."
Jane didn't quite understand the complexity of the physics, but the experience was utterly magical. "I think we can discuss this academic question slowly after we go back," she murmured, leaning her head back to look at him, her eyes shining with both scientific intrigue and love.
"I agree," Su Yi replied, letting the quiet majesty of the night seal their bond. The flight was short, ending back at the motel, but it solidified the dual reality of their life: cosmic danger, anchored by personal wonder.
Later that night, with Jane sleeping peacefully, Su Yi sat on the edge of the bed, the System Interface shimmering before his eyes. It was time for the true reward.
"System, tally the gains from this period!"
The system, always efficient, quickly provided the comprehensive statistical results from the time spent in Asgard.
[Ding, tally complete!]
[Host has strategically intervened and altered the destinies of multiple key figures in the MCU timeline, culminating in the pre-emptive containment of Loki and the awakening of Thor Odinson.]
[Cumulatively Gained Destiny Points: 7,700,000 FP! (~1,000,000 from Loki plot alteration, ~700,000 from Odin's extended life, 1,000,000 from the Thor Challenge Card victory, and the remainder from multiple plot stabilization bonuses.)]
[Additionally Received Draw Opportunities: 9 Normal Draw opportunities and 3 God-tier Draw opportunities!]
Su Yi felt a rush of satisfaction. The strategic expenditure of the Water of Life and the focused application of the Challenge Card had paid off exponentially. 7.7 million FP was a colossal sum, validating his high-risk, high-reward approach.
"7.7 million... that's quite a lot," Su Yi mused, checking the details. Thor, Odin, and the complete disruption of The Avengers 1 and indirect impact on Ragnarok had filled the coffers spectacularly.
His mind immediately turned to the Double Card. "If I use a Double Card, save 8 million now, then in two months, I'll have 16 million..."
To save or not to save, that was the ultimate question of Destiny Points management. A purchase of an immediate Power Gem or some other immense force was tempting, but unnecessary.
Su Yi thought for a moment, reviewing the immediate future. There wasn't any critical juncture that required an immediate, massive DP expenditure. The next major threat was Thanos, and that was two years away.
"I also don't plan to go to The Boys' World so early on my own," he thought. He had a far more entertaining idea. Having asked the system previously, Su Yi knew he could bring people with him to other universes. He planned to treat The Boys' World as a hyper-violent, high-level training dungeon, and have The Avengers team up to clear it.
The matchups were already forming in his mind:
Captain America versus the Nazi relic Soldier Boy, a clash of two generations of super-soldiers and their opposing ideologies.
Quicksilver versus the corrupted speedster A-Train, testing the limits of true speed versus Compound V-enhanced velocity.
And finally, Thor—newly awakened and full of thunder—could certainly handle a narcissistic, knock-off Superman like Homelander.
"This also doesn't require spending Destiny Points immediately," Su Yi concluded, satisfied with the training plan. He had nearly 9 million DP available, including his previous balance, and felt a rush of purchasing power.
"Wait, let me first send out the Talismans and the Fire Spirit Orb to see if I can reach 10 million with the rewards. Then, we draw!"
He quickly sold several lower-tier, redundant magic items and resource bundles from his inventory, easily crossing the 8 million mark.
"System, let's do a Normal Ten Consecutive Draws." The system only gave 9 draw opportunities, so he had to purchase the final one for a full sweep.
The ensuing animation was brief, and the results appeared: a disappointing pile of common items, low-level consumable boosts, and a few junk items... with one stunning exception.
[Ding, Normal Draw Complete!]
[Special Item: Blood Orchid Seeds * 1 pack.]
When Su Yi saw this single good reward, his eyes narrowed. The Blood Orchid, a miraculous, rare plant originating from the fictional Anaconda World universe. Its sap was legendary, known to secrete a compound that could radically extend the lifespan of cells. Simply put, it possessed the heaven-defying efficacy to prolong life and restore youth.
While not as easily administered or as universally potent as the Water of Life, the Blood Orchid was arguably more valuable for long-term, sustainable research. Su Yi recalled its terrifying power: in the fourth installment of the film franchise, its extract was used on a baby snake, causing it to grow into a gargantuan creature overnight.
"Blood Orchid," Su Yi breathed, a slow smile spreading across his face. "Another miraculous plant for my collection."
"Regardless of its monstrous side effects, it definitely needs to be researched. Its anti-aging properties are unmatched."
He immediately thought of Dr. Maya Hansen—if Tony Stark hadn't already dealt with her in the post-Iron Man 3 timeline. She would be the perfect biologist to study the cellular regeneration effects.
The most exciting part, however, was still to come.
"Next, I still have three God-tier Draws!"
The last time, Su Yi had directly drawn a bottle of the Water of Life from a single God-tier Draw. With three opportunities now, he was aiming for truly reality-altering power.
"Begin Three God-Tier Consecutive Draws!"
The system interface turned golden, pulsating with immense energy as the universal lottery spun.
The results appeared instantly, blinding him with their significance:
[Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Special Item: Super God "Divine Body" Research Data Compendium!]
[Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Special Ability: Infinite Devour!]
[Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Special Item: Self-selected Talisman!]
Su Yi felt a physical thrill. The God-tier Draws had exceeded expectations.
First, the Super God "Divine Body" Research Data Compendium. This wasn't just research on a super-soldier serum; it was a complete, manufacturable method for genetically transforming ordinary human subjects into "Super Soldiers" even more powerful than Captain America—perhaps even surpassing the power level of the first-generation Winter Soldier.
This meant the mass-production of an army of enhanced individuals, ready to fight the upcoming cosmic war. A game-changer for Earth's defense.
Second, the Infinite Devour ability. This was clearly an evolved, perfected version of the passive energy devouring abilities he had already acquired. Now, Su Yi was no longer restricted to simply passively absorbing solar radiation.
He could now actively and quickly devour and absorb immense amounts of energy, including highly concentrated, divine forms: Thunder Divine Power, the Odin Force, and even the raw Planet Energy of cosmic bodies.
This single ability made him exponentially stronger, allowing him to rapidly climb the cosmic hierarchy by consuming the energy of his environment and his foes. If he faced the Celestials, he could now feed on their cosmic rays. If he fought the Destroyer, he could drain its energy. It was the ultimate, accelerating power boost.
Only the last one, the Self-selected Talisman, might seem slightly less flashy, but it was incredibly practical. It was perfect for choosing the Talisman he'd planned for Natasha Romanoff, likely the Talisman of the Ox for super-strength, or perhaps the Talisman of the Dog for immortality, ensuring her survival in the upcoming conflicts.
A wave of confidence washed over Su Yi. With a rapidly growing research division, an ultimate power-growth ability, and an initial strategic victory under his belt, his position was more secure than ever before. He had the power, the resources, and now, the plans to face Thanos.
"The board is set," Su Yi thought, pulling the sheet up over Jane's shoulder before resting his own head on the pillow, "and the pieces are falling into place."
With the acquisition of Infinite Devour, Su Yi has an incredible power-scaling mechanic! What is the first thing he should consume, or what Talisman do you think would be the best fit for Natasha Romanoff?