Who would have thought such a powerful gift would manifest?

He perceived his newfound ability to be akin to that of Daredevil. The primary distinction being he lacked Daredevil's heightened hearing and was not visually impaired.

Following his blindness, Daredevil developed extraordinary hearing and gained meticulous control over his body, enabling him to perform feats beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. This level of mastery is essentially a profound command over oneself.

Naturally, Gul speculated that Daredevil could hear every part of his own body, thus understanding how to optimize his physical performance. In essence, Daredevil relies on his acute hearing for this precision.

Conversely, Gul harnesses his soul's mutation to achieve similar control over his body.

Whether this hypothesis was accurate, Gul remained uncertain. After all, this was merely conjecture. Moreover, he couldn't be sure if this was truly his innate talent, as his newfound capability seemed to enhance not only his physical control but also his intellect.

Regardless, Gul now possessed a basic level of self-preservation.

Still, he felt a tinge of disappointment. It's human nature, after all. Everyone harbors a bit of wild ambition, dreaming of becoming mightier than even Thanos, ensuring they wouldn't fall victim to a snap.

Yet, alas, Gul's gift merely reached its current extent. He yearned for greater power. But how could he achieve it?

Perhaps his sharper intellect provided a few insights.

First, he needed to train his body.

With his enhanced control, he understood how to exert force correctly and which exercises would strengthen specific body parts. With dedication, Gul could quickly identify an optimal training regimen, allowing his body to grow stronger in the shortest time possible.

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However, he estimated that this method would, at best, bring his physical abilities to Daredevil's level. Among Marvel's superheroes, Daredevil ranks near the bottom. Such power might suffice against minor criminals or gangs, but higher-level adversaries, let alone Thanos' snap, would remain beyond Gul's reach.

Other methods to enhance his power included a common saying among Marvel fans: the impoverished rely on mutations, the affluent on technology.

For Gul, this meant two approaches.

One, injecting enhancement serums or other means to induce bodily mutations and gain formidable strength. However, Gul had no access to such resources. Perhaps he could locate some of the Hulk's blood. Assuming Abomination hadn't yet appeared, the Hulk's blood should be stored in Samuel Sterns' future lab.

If he could obtain it, and assuming he could endure the transformation, he might not even become an Abomination-like giant.

In the Marvel universe, such serums, blood, and genetic material usually spell disaster for anyone other than the protagonist, turning them into something less than human. It's a trap.

As for relying on technology, Gul wasn't wealthy. Admittedly, he had just received compensation, but it barely covered his living expenses. Moreover, wealth alone doesn't guarantee strength. Many affluent individuals could afford Iron Man's suits, but only Tony Stark ever became Iron Man.

Thus, the prospect of Gul attaining great power seemed exceedingly slim, almost hopeless.

Fortunately, Gul found himself becoming more intelligent. While he wasn't sure if he could match one, two, or three Tony Starks, he aimed to master advanced technology and develop groundbreaking innovations. This would be his ticket to power.

Aside from cutting-edge technology, another path to strength lay in studying magic with the Ancient One.

Gul had already approached the Ancient One twice, seeking to learn magic. Yet, she had not taught him. Whether he could eventually learn from her remained uncertain. Historically, few succeeded, with only Stephen Strange becoming a true master.

Gul doubted he could swiftly attain Strange's level of prowess.

Uncertainty loomed, but Gul couldn't simply give up.

First, he had to strengthen his body. Even if the upper limit was Daredevil's level, it was essential.

Next, he would leverage his intellect to learn and become smarter, ideally mastering advanced technology. This could branch into two fields: genetics, creating enhancement serums, or mechanics, developing Iron Man-like suits. Both paths seemed improbable, but they were worth pursuing.

Finally, he would seize any future opportunity to learn magic from the Ancient One.

For now, these were Gul's options.

As for The Little Evil God, that useless demon, he wasn't even worth considering. Gul, an ordinary person, could handle him easily. Under the Ancient One's power, the demon was utterly insignificant. The only noteworthy trait was his immortality.