Chapter 237 Tony: It turns out that I don't rely on money, but on brain mutation?
"So what you mean is that my brain, my knowledge, and my learning speed are also special abilities, not normal?" Tony Stark said.
He suddenly thought of what Lin Feng said: the poor rely on mutation, the rich rely on technology.
Why does he have to rely on mutation now?
This is illogical!
"Yes, we were too accustomed to your genius before and just regarded you as an ordinary genius. But now think about it carefully, what kind of genius can achieve your level? In the process, you also helped Spider-Man make a battle suit and researched other things, managed the company, developed artificial intelligence, etc. Which of your products do you think can be solved within this century according to the speed of technological progress originally estimated by scientists in the last century?" Nick Fury nodded and replied.
Everyone thought about it and realized that it was true. Whether it was artificial intelligence, the Ark reactor, the miniaturized technology of cold nuclear fusion, the various technologies of armor, nanotechnology, etc., each one was at the science fiction level on Earth at present, and there was not even a clue to research it.
How come he was able to develop it so quickly? It seemed like there was nothing he couldn't do.
Before, everyone thought it was natural because Tony Stark was so extraordinary, or in other words, they were used to him always being able to do this.
But now that Thanos said this, everyone realized that it might not be that simple.
Nick Fury continued, "In other words, it's very likely that your super brain is hiding some other secrets. It might be a superpower, similar to the Hulk's. However, unlike the Hulk's outward superpower, your superpower is more restrained and less likely to be known by others. However, this may not be the ability of ordinary people. So why does Thanos know you? He may know what this so-called curse of knowledge is. Maybe there are similar things in the universe."
Tony Stark thought about it and it seemed possible. If that was the case, then his superpower was not what Lin Feng was joking about. The poor rely on mutations, and the rich rely on technology.
He also relies on mutation in essence.
It is precisely because the mutant possesses such a smart brain that it is able to produce so many technological products at superhuman speed.
In fact, even in 2008, the Mark II armor made by Tony Stark was so technologically advanced that it would take decades for countries on Earth to popularize it.
For a moment, Tony Stark was in a complicated mood. He thought his superpower was money, but unexpectedly, it was a mutated brain.
But thinking about it this way, many of my previous anomalies seemed to be explained, including why I was able to learn so quickly from childhood to adulthood, and why I could quickly master what I learned, and quickly adapt what I mastered.
He didn't think it was a big deal at first. After all, people are born unequal, not just in terms of wealth, but also in terms of physical health, appearance, and intelligence.
He is superior in every way except height, so he is used to this difference.
His father is a genius, so he is also a genius. What's the problem with that?
No!
The son follows in his father's footsteps.
While people outside the screen were teasing Tony Stark for relying on mutation, the battle in the screen had reached a more intense stage. Tony Stark launched an attack again, but it was completely useless to Thanos. Even his strongest blow, a blow that could cut through metal and iron, only slightly scratched Thanos' skin.
"Is that all your strength?"
Thanos said with a contemptuous sneer.
He wasn't wearing any protective gear, but Tony Stark's attack only barely scratched his skin.
One can imagine how powerful Thanos's defense is.
But then he suddenly knocked Tony Stark to the ground and hit him hard on the head.
Punch after punch, Tony Stark's helmet was shattered.
The gap in strength between the two sides can be seen from this.
It was exactly as Lin Feng said, he was hung up and beaten by Thanos.
Facing the Thanos who was approaching step by step, Tony Stark didn't even have any good solution. He directly used the nanorobots to transform into a long sword and tried to pierce Thanos, but Thanos dodged it, snatched the long sword with his backhand, and stabbed Tony Stark with one sword.
This attack cannot hurt Thanos, but Thanos can easily hurt Tony Stark in turn.
He was just an ordinary person after all, and facing such a fatal injury, there was no hope at all.
Thanos came to Tony Stark, grabbed his head, and said condescendingly: "I admire you, Stark. After I succeed, half of humanity will still survive!"
"I hope they remember you!"
Obviously, Thanos doesn't want to leave any trouble at all. He may have sympathy for his daughters Nebula and Gamora, but he has no sympathy at all for Tony Stark.
Suddenly, just when he was about to completely get rid of Tony Stark, the voice of Doctor Strange Strange came from the side.
"stop!"
Doctor Strange said, "If you spare his life, I will give you the gem!"
As soon as Doctor Strange's words came out, everyone outside the screen fell into deathly silence, because no one expected him to make such a decision.
Because he had made it clear before that if it was between protecting Tony Stark and Spider-Man Peter Parker or protecting the Time Stone, he would choose to protect the Time Stone.
Because this was the oath he made after becoming the Sorcerer Supreme, to use his life to protect the Time Stone, also known as the Eye of Agamotto.
But now, it is handed over so easily?
Even Tony Stark had doubts. Could it be that the relationship between the two was really that good?
So the threats before were just hard words but soft heart?
That guy is actually a good guy?
"This is part of the plan!" Nick Fury thought for a moment, then spoke. "This is the only possibility. Even in the upcoming fight against Thanos, you are very important, Tony!"
Everyone suddenly understood why Doctor Strange did this.
Why did he refuse to hand over the Time Stone to Ebony Maw even if it meant death before, but now he handed it over so easily? This is the only explanation.
Of more than 14 million possible futures, this is the only possibility that can lead to victory.
Handing over the Time Stone is also one of the reasons!
"Stop playing tricks!" Thanos looked at Doctor Strange coldly and spoke.
"No!" Seeing this scene, Iron Man Tony Stark could only try his best to spit out this word, but it was of no use at all. Doctor Strange Strange had already made up his mind at this time.
He directly conjured up the Time Stone, which he had hidden in his mirror space from the beginning. He had already seen the final outcome, so how could he not be careful and guard against it?
As this Infinity Stone fell into Thanos' hands, his power increased again.
At this time, five of the six Infinity Stones have been obtained. Except for the last Mind Stone, all the other stones have fallen into Thanos' hands.
At this time, Star-Lord finally pounced on him, but it was too late.
Even Thanos didn't want to continue to tangle with them. He wanted to go to Earth to obtain the last Infinity Stone, so that his plan to make the universe develop harmoniously and orderly would be successful.
He can't wait to retire and doesn't want to waste any time.
"Where is he?" Star-Lord fell flat on his face and asked.
At this time, everyone looked like they had survived a disaster, and no one wanted to answer him, especially Tony Stark, who fell into deep thought after barely stopping the bleeding from his wound.
"Did we lose?" Star-Lord watched all this in shock.
That expression was completely innocent, but everyone knew that the battle was lost because of him.
"Why did you do that?" Tony Stark reluctantly treated his wound, then looked at Doctor Strange and asked.
He didn't understand, because he didn't have a God's perspective and had no way to see the final outcome of multiple timelines, so he didn't understand why Doctor Strange did this.
"We have reached the final moment!" replied Doctor Strange.
The screen goes dark and ends here.
The scene ended and the Avengers were beaten up. Although no one died in the end, it was even more painful for everyone.
This battle not only once again verified Thanos's almost invincible combat power, but more importantly, it gave them great hope and then destroyed that hope.
They were even told that even confrontation was wrong, because if they did, they would not be able to achieve the ultimate victory that everyone wanted. If they tried to force change, it would only bring about more terrible consequences.
Almost every step must conform to the so-called winning process.
Not to mention that you can't beat Thanos, even if you can beat him, you have to pretend that you can't beat him. This is in line with the so-called correct process and the requirements of the so-called sacred timeline.
What kind of bullshit request is this?
Just the thought of it was enough to make them feel suffocated.
"Then is there any meaning in our efforts?" Hawkeye Patton shrugged and said.
"There must be some, if we don't work hard, how will we know that our efforts are useless?"
Black Widow Natasha said jokingly.
But no one could laugh. It was too hopeless and everyone felt extremely heavy.
"Maybe, it's not that hopeless!" Bruce Banner suddenly said.