Inside the cave.
Sizzle!
Blazing flames shot out from the nozzle of a blowtorch, cutting through a rough steel plate.
Tony Stark, wearing goggles, gripped the blowtorch tightly with both hands.
He looked incredibly focused and serious.
The Iron Man Armor was his only hope of escape, so Tony Stark naturally dared not be negligent.
"Stark, let me take over. Your stamina is failing."
Ethan, who was assisting, observed Tony Stark, then stepped forward, intending to relieve him.
"No, you do other work. I must do this myself."
Tony Stark flatly refused.
He had every component of the Iron Man Armor, including every tiny detail, memorized.
Only he could build it at the fastest speed.
Anyone else, even Ethan, would reduce efficiency.
After spending a considerable amount of time together, Ethan had a certain understanding of Tony Stark.
Knowing that the other party would not easily change a decision he had made, he said nothing more.
He just silently hoped that the Playboy would succeed!
He had already made up his mind.
Even if it meant sacrificing his own life, he would help Tony Stark escape.
Tat-tat-tat!
Tat-tat-tat!
Just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, a sudden burst of intense gunfire erupted outside.
This startled both Tony Stark and Ethan.
They instinctively stopped what they were doing and looked towards the iron door.
What happened?
Such fierce crossfire had broken out outside?
And...
Not only was there gunfire, but also the sound of various exploding shells.
The exchange of Fire was truly intense!
"I've been here for so long, and this is truly a first."
Ethan adjusted his glasses, a hint of excitement on his face, and glanced at the Playboy, "Could it be that someone has finally come to rescue you?"
This was the only possibility Ethan could think of.
After all, the Playboy's identity was far from ordinary.
Countless people outside must be looking for him.
Although more than a month had passed, which was indeed a bit long, what other possibilities could there be?
Someone is coming to save me?
Tony Stark instinctively shook his head.
The diary had made it very clear.
He, Tony, was not rescued by others, but escaped by building the Iron Man Armor himself!
So...
The commotion outside should not be someone coming to rescue him.
Or perhaps someone did come to rescue him, but ultimately failed.
In any case, it was impossible for him, Tony, to escape at this time.
So Tony Stark held no hope.
Tat-tat-tat!
Boom-boom-boom!
Just like that.
Under the uncertain gazes of Tony Stark and Ethan, the sounds of crossfire outside grew even more intense.
Judging by the commotion, it sounded like two armies clashing.
Boom!
And finally.
As if an earthquake had struck, the entire world trembled violently.
The cave where the two were located also shook in the same way.
The surrounding world violently swayed, like an earthquake.
Tony Stark and Ethan both stumbled, unsteady on their feet, nearly falling to the ground.
"What was that just now?"
Regaining their balance, the two exchanged glances, seeing confusion and bewilderment on each other's faces.
What kind of weapon could cause such an exaggerated commotion just now?
The key question was, they hadn't heard any explosion!
So...
That violent tremor of the world wasn't caused by a powerful explosion?
Then what kind of power could it be?
"It's quieted down."
"The gunfire outside has stopped."
Just as they were wondering, Ethan keenly noticed this point, and his expression immediately changed.
"Yes, it's gone."
Tony Stark naturally also noticed this and felt even more that something was amiss.
Why did the fierce crossfire suddenly stop?
This didn't conform to usual logic.
Could it be...
Was it caused by that power that caused the earthquake?
Did that power instantly eliminate one of the warring parties?
Both Tony Stark and Ethan had many questions flashing through their minds.
The two looked at each other, only seeing bewilderment on the other's face.
No one knew what exactly had happened outside.
But they both guessed that whatever had happened outside, it was definitely not a small matter.
The atmosphere became somewhat eerie in this absolute silence.
Clang!
Just then.
A crisp metallic sound rang out.
Tony Stark and Ethan's vigilance heightened.
They stood up straight in unison, instinctively looking towards the sole large iron door.
Someone's here!
They wondered what those guys were up to now, were they going to secretly transfer them?
Crash!
Another loud noise came, interrupting Tony Stark and Ethan's thoughts.
Under their gaze.
A massive force acted upon the large iron door, and the entire door flew out directly!
It wasn't flying into the cave, but out of the cave.
Thud!
A foot lifted in mid-air, stepping on the large iron door.
A strange fellow wearing a mask and with thick black hair.
Just like that, he appeared before Tony Stark and Ethan.
???
Who is this person?
Tony Stark and Ethan's gazes simultaneously fell upon that person.
The same question flashed through their minds.
Who is it?
Without a doubt, it was Zhou Cheng.
After Zhou Cheng eliminated all the terrorists outside, he advanced unimpeded.
He easily found the place where Tony Stark was being held.
And then?
A casual push of All-Creation Heavenly Pull ripped the large iron door off, it was that easy and pleasant.
"No need to be nervous."
Seeing Tony Stark and Ethan's uncertain and wary expressions, Zhou Cheng slowly spoke, "You are safe now, you can leave."
Tony Stark and Ethan exchanged glances, then cautiously approached the doorway.
They also cautiously poked their heads out to look.
Indeed.
The passage outside was empty, with no one there at all.
Phew!
The two instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.
Since someone had broken in, the Ten Rings Gang members couldn't have been indifferent.
So what this person said was very likely true.
They might, truly be saved!
This was truly wonderful!
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