Ding! Your teaching methods are effective; Wanda has learned to master Chaos Magic!*
Reward Gained: Power of The Twelve Talismans* (from Jackie Chan Adventures)
Ding! You and Wanda have created a storm, making her extremely happy!*
Reward Gained: Fragment of Phoenix Power (Will-less)!*
As dawn broke, the voice of the system echoed in his mind, awakening him from a deep slumber. The sheets were in disarray, and Wanda lay asleep with a rosy complexion.
Hode felt a surge of joy at the belated system notification.
"Another Phoenix fragment?!"
He couldn't believe his luck at having so quickly obtained a second Phoenix fragment. In the next moment, a powerful energy surged within him.
The energy rushed through his body, spreading to his limbs. His already strong physique became even more powerful at that moment. Strength emanated from every part of his body, banishing any lingering fatigue and filling him with vigor.
Hoo!
This superb feeling brought by this power made Hode exhale in relief. He could distinctly sense the internal energy surging like a volcano.
With the additional Phoenix Power fragment, the energy within him had also increased. The combination of two Phoenix Power fragments wasn't just a simple addition; it became even more overwhelming, enhancing his control over the Phoenix Power as well.
"This is true power!"
Hode couldn't help but marvel internally. Although he had gained numerous rewards prior, none compared to the Phoenix Power.
When he had just one fragment, he may have been at a half Celestial level, but now he was undoubtedly on par with Odin at the Celestial level!
If he could collect all the Phoenix Power fragments, declaring himself the strongest existence in the world would not be an exaggeration.
Not to mention, the complete Phoenix Power could even weave fate and alter destinies. It could decompose, transform, reorganize, create, and destroy anything from life to the universe!
"System!"
Hode called forth the system in his mind.
The system interface instantly appeared before him. On the shimmering blue virtual screen, his current progress in collecting the Phoenix Power was clearly displayed.
Phoenix Power Fragments: (2/12)*
"So I'm still ten fragments short?"
Hode furrowed his brow as he examined the display. He had not been paying attention to the fragment collection progress, as he originally anticipated he would already have collected a third by now!
"It seems the Phoenix Power is far more terrifying than I imagined!"
Hode couldn't help but sigh internally.
His current strength was already frightening. Even a Celestial-level being like Thanos would have to go toe-to-toe with him!
"Wait! This The Twelve Talismans..."
Hode was momentarily stunned, then shifted his gaze to the first reward. But when he read the words "The Twelve Talismans," he was left dumbfounded.
This was actually the twelve zodiac talisman from The Jackie Chan Adventures, merged into one!
He was most familiar with these The Twelve Talismans, each possessing terrifying abilities. Just having the Dog talisman, which granted eternal youth, immortality, and undying existence, was a power that countless people pursued!
Owning one of the twelve talismans was akin to having a weakened version of Superman!
And he had just acquired all The Twelve Talismans!
"Fortune truly blesses the fortunate; the rewards I've received lately are incredible compared to before!"
Hode couldn't help but secretly marvel, his mood turning wonderfully joyful.
"Um..."
Beside him, Wanda, lying on the pristine bed, let out a soft moan, stretching her limbs.
The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Hode sitting next to her, wearing a mischievous grin.
"Wanda!"
Hode grasped Wanda's hand.
"What is it?"
Wanda was already accustomed to Hode, feeling the warmth of his hand as she responded with a question.
"You truly are my lucky star!"
Without another word, Hode flipped over and pinned Wanda beneath him.
"This is morning..."
Before Wanda could finish, the room was suddenly filled with boundless springtime energy.
...
At the dining table.
"You seriously can't sit still for a moment."
Wanda, feeling weak all over, glared at Hode across the table.
It had only been a short while, yet it felt like she had lost track of time completely. She prided herself on her exceptional physique, but even she couldn't withstand such relentless activity.
"What? You think that's not enough?"
Hode twirled the leftover sausage on his silver fork.
"Get lost!"
"If you're not going to eat it, then give it to me!"
Wanda glared at the leftover sausage on Hode's plate, glaringly demanding.
"Here you go! Looks like the little witch really likes sausages!"
Hode forked over the sausage to Wanda, not forgetting to tease her.
"Shut up!"
"If you keep this up, don't ever contact me again!"
After Hode's training, Wanda immediately understood Hode's intention, feeling both shy and angry as the car sped ahead like it was going three hundred kilometers an hour.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
Hode watched Wanda finish the sausage, then used a napkin to wipe the corner of her mouth. "How about we go out for a bit?"
"I don't want to..."
Wanda shook her head reflexively, concerned about the intense hatred directed towards her outside.
She suspected those folks would chase her down like lunatics, wanting to attack her.
She wasn't worried about her safety; she was more concerned about causing an even bigger scene.
"Don't worry, I'll be with you."
Hode sensed why Wanda was reluctant and took her hand, quietly reassuring her.
Feeling his presence, Wanda's fear diminished significantly, and she slowly nodded, "Alright... fine!"
...
On the road to the city, the maple trees were already beginning to turn yellow.
A faint chill swept through the cracks of the car window.
Feeling the gentle breeze, Wanda couldn't help but smile slightly.
She couldn't remember the last time she had felt so relaxed.
Perhaps this was what a sense of security felt like; when Hode was beside her, she felt she had nothing to worry about.
As the car drove into the city, the towering buildings loomed like a forest made of steel and concrete.
The increasing number of pedestrians on the street added a sense of pressure to Wanda, who was in the passenger seat.
Unable to help herself, she glanced at Hode and tried to take a deep breath to calm her rising fear.
At that moment, a hand clasped her left hand, and the warmth that surged through her brought a comforting feeling.
Hode stopped the car at a red light intersection.
Nearby, a large screen outside a building was playing a continuous loop of images.
Looking up, Wanda saw Spider-Gwen, dressed in a white hooded costume, showcasing herself on the big screen.
The tight spider suit accentuated Spider-Gwen's figure spectacularly.
The special black portions of the suit even made Hode feel a rush of excitement.
From the images, it was clear that Queens, New York, had embraced Gwen as their superhero.
In this world, there was no Spider-Man; instead, Spider-Gwen had taken that role.
"Wow, that figure is really something!" Hode couldn't help but exclaim.
It was hard to deny that the effect of Spider-Gwen's suit only heightened his excitement.
"Huh?!"
Wanda, upon hearing this, felt her previously good mood turn mixed with emotions.
It was like triggering a woman's instinct.
The next moment, she reached out with her little hand and pinched Hode's waist hard.
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