Chapter 61
The once solemn Capitol Hill, White House, and Lincoln Memorial were all reduced to scorched Earth and ruins in this merciless bombardment!
Screams! Cries! Desperate wails echoed throughout the entire city!
Steve Rogers's eyes were bloodshot!
He brandished his shield, desperately fending off the Iron Soldiers' attacks, trying to protect the civilians around him!
But there were too many enemies! The firepower was too fierce!
He could only watch as vibrant lives perished before him!
"Tony!! Stop it!! What in the World are you doing?!" Steveroared at the sky, his voice filled with unbelievable anger and heartache!
He couldn't believe it! His comrade, who once fought alongside him and protected the World with him, would do something so insane?!
Does power truly drive people completely mad?!
Meanwhile, in New York, Queens.
Spider-Queen Gwen had only knocked out the S.H.I.E.L.D.Agents, not killed them; deep down, she seemed to retain a trace of Gwen Stacy's bottom line. After that, she also perceived the tragedy in Washington through the "mental link" Lin Tian left behind.
Looking at the hellish scene, watching the civilians wailing under the Iron Soldiers' bombardment...
A highly complex light flashed in Spider-Queen Gwen's large white eyes.
Was it pleasure? Excitement?
Or a deeply hidden trace of reluctance and wavering?
The symbiote's dark will was telling her: Slaughter! Destruction! This is the true meaning of power!
But Gwen's own conscience was faintly aching.
Two wills fiercely battled in the depths of her consciousness.
Making her, for the first time, harbor a trace of doubt about Master Lin Tian's orders?
Does Master truly only want to protect the World?
In this way?
Stark Tower's top floor.
Wanda and Pietro also saw the tragedy in Washingtonthrough the images shared by Zero.
Pietro's face was a little pale, and a trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes.
Although he also hated those politicians and bureaucrats, seeing such a large number of civilian casualties still made him feel a little unbearable.
As for Wanda...
Her reaction was somewhat unexpected.
She looked at the screen, at the scene of raging fires and corpses strewn across the ground...
Not only was there no reluctance in her eyes...
Instead, they shimmered with excited light?!
Was it the pleasure of getting revenge?!
Yes.
These people, these countries...
It was their weapons that killed her parents and destroyed her home!
Now they finally tasted the feeling of losing their families and homes, of being displaced!
Retribution! This is all retribution!
Wanda's heart was filled with twisted delight!
She even looked at the man sitting on the sofa, calmly appreciating this "slaughter feast," with a hint of adoration.
Lin Tian...
Indeed, only he could bring true "fairness" and "justice"!
Even if it was in such a bloody way!
South Pacific, secret Base.
Lin Tian's main body was still leisurely drinking tea, appreciating the "Washington Destruction in Progress" broadcast live by Zero.
There was no expression on his face.
As if the lives lost on the screen, the burning buildings, had nothing to do with him.
Just some unimportant background.
"Master," Zero's voice sounded, "Should the Carnagecontinue?"
"Hmm," Lin Tian pondered for a moment, a cold arc curving at the corner of his mouth, "It's almost enough."
Killing any more would be a bit "overdone."
After all, the leeks still need to be kept for slow harvesting.
Moreover...
His goal had been achieved.
This "Night of Slaughter," which he had personally orchestrated, not only completely destroyed the remaining prestige of S.H.I.E.L.D., plunging the World into greater panic and chaos...
More importantly...
It successfully drew everyone's attention to the "out-of-control Ultron" and the "mad Iron Man"!
No one would suspect him, the true mastermind hidden behind the scenes.
"Zero," Lin Tian instructed, "Have the Iron Soldiers temporarily retreat. Just leave a mess."
"Also," a playful glint flashed in his eyes, "Leave a 'clue' for Nick Fury and Captain America."
"Let them believe that all of this is due to Ultron's loss of control and the instigation of some 'mastermind.'"
"As for Tony Stark," Lin Tian smiled, "Let him continue to bear this'scapegoat' and 'reflect' well."
"Yes, Master," Zero immediately began to execute.
A bloody storm sweeping Washington came and went quickly.
When those nightmare-like Iron Soldiers retreated like a tide...
The entire city had become a silent ruin.
Despair spread like a plague in the hearts of the survivors.
As for Lin Tian...
He watched all of this with satisfaction.
Very good.
The chessboard had been completely scrambled.
Next...
It should be the turn of those "big fish" hidden deeper to appear, right?
Such as HYDRA's true trump card?
Such as the Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj?
Even...
Lin Tian looked up, his gaze seeming to penetrate the atmosphere and look towards the distant starry sky.
Such as the purple giant who might already be on his way?
The game is getting more and more exciting.
The "Night of Slaughter" in Washington, like a nuclear bomb thrown at the World, caused an unprecedented violent shock!
The globe was in an uproar!
Countless media cameras focused on this land that once symbolized freedom and democracy, but was now reduced to ruins!
Images of Iron Soldiers attacking civilians quickly spread to every corner of the World through various channels!
Tony Stark, the superhero once hailed as Iron Man, instantly fell from his pedestal! Becoming a "warmonger" and "executioner" reviled by everyone!
Stark Industries' stock price plummeted! Facing sanctions from around the globe and denunciations from angry citizens!
Although Stark himself was currently imprisoned (or rather, "protected") by Zero in a secret location, utterly unable to defend himself... Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. (the remnants) were even more overwhelmed!
The scandal of HYDRA's infiltration had not yet subsided, and now such a tragic "internal strife" had occurred!
They not only had to face immense pressure from around the globe but also had to deal with internal chaos and the pursuit of Iron Man!
Fury looked at the "evidence" Zero deliberately left behind, pointing to "Ultron's loss of control" and "HYDRA's instigation." Although he had many doubts—he always felt things weren't that simple, and Lin Tian definitely had something to do with it!—to stabilize the situation, he could only temporarily play along and pin the blame on Ultronand HYDRA.
At the same time, he secretly contacted Maria Hill, telling her to spare no effort! Find the missing Tony Stark! He needed him alive or dead! He needed an "explanation"!
Captain America Steve Rogers, after experiencing this tragedy, became even more silent and determined.
He personally witnessed his "friend's" "madness," and also saw the terrifying power of Spider-Queen and Lin Tian's unfathomable background.
He realized that this World was far darker and more complex than he had imagined.
The so-called "order" and "supervision" were simply vulnerable in the face of absolute power and uncontrolled ambition!
He decided not to rely on anyone anymore! Not to trust any organization anymore!
He would use his own way! To seek the truth! To stop the madness! To protect what truly needed to be protected!
He quietly left the S.H.I.E.L.D. team and began his solitary "wandering" and quest.
His goal was not just the remnants of HYDRA! Not just the missing Winter Soldier!
More importantly, it was the mastermind behind all this turmoil—Lin Tian!
Even if hope was slim, he would find him! Stop him!
And in various corners of the World...
The forces hidden in the shadows also became more active because of the Washington incident.
The remaining high-ranking members of HYDRA, watching S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers fall into internal strife, gloated but also felt a hint of fear!
That Lin Tian, and his twin subordinates, and the suddenly appearing Spider-Queen...
Their power was too terrifying! Completely beyond their control!
They realized that they seemed to have provoked an existence they shouldn't have?
They began to contract their forces, hide deeper, and at the same time, secretly sought new "allies"?
Loki, far away in Asgard, also learned about what happened in Washington through certain "eyes" on Earth.
When he heard the news of "Iron Man out of control," "Ultron rampaging," and "Lin Tian possibly being the mastermind"...
1.8 A very complex expression appeared on his face.
Shock? Gloating? Or a trace of fear for himself?
He once again felt Lin Tian's omnipresent control, like a nightmare!
He knew he had to act faster!
He had to find a way to counteract Lin Tian before he completely controlled everything!
Kamar-Taj.
Sorcerer Ancient One, through the Time Stone, also "saw" the tragedy that occurred in Washington.
She looked at the lives lost, at the burning ruins...
A deep sorrow and helplessness appeared on her face.
She knew that all of this was very likely related to that mysterious young man from the East.
But what could she do?
Stop him? She couldn't. She didn't even dare.
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To be his enemy? That might bring an even greater disaster to Earth!
She could only choose silence.
She chose to believe in that seemingly distant "deal."
Hoping that man would ultimately keep his seemingly arrogant "promise."
To protect this World plagued by disasters.
The storm seemed to have temporarily subsided.
But everyone knew,
this was just a brief respite before a greater storm arrived.
The World's structure had completely changed.
The old order was collapsing, and new forces were rising.
And Lin Tian,
the man who stirred up all this turmoil,
was like a high and mighty deity,
coldly observing this World he had personally thrown into chaos.
Waiting for the next act to unfold.
His gaze
was no longer confined to this small Earth.
Instead, it was cast towards the vaster and more dangerous sea of stars!
Chapter 71: Hot-Blooded Goddess Squad! Queen's Expedition, Sweeping All Before Them!
South Pacific, secret Base.
Lin Tian stood before the huge French windows, gazing out at the azure and calm sea.
But in his eyes, what was reflected was not the seascape before him.
Instead,
it was the boundless Universe and starry sky!
And,
the darkness lurking deep within the starry sky, stirring restlessly!
"Zero," he said lightly, "analyze Thanos's recent movements."
"Yes, Master," Zero's voice immediately responded, "Based on analysis of known Universe network information, including some data obtained from Asgard and HYDRAdatabases, as well as monitoring of Universe energy fluctuations—"
"Thanos's fleet seems to have departed from his home planet, Titan."
"The target is temporarily unknown. However, based on its flight trajectory, there is a 63% probability that it is headed for Xandar."
Xandar?
Lin Tian's eyebrow twitched slightly.
That's where the Power Stone is kept!
It seems Thanos has officially begun his move? Is he personally collecting the Infinity Stones?
This seems to be quite a bit earlier than the original plot?
Is it because of Loki's failure? Or the disappearance of the Mind Stone? Did he lose his patience?
"Can you estimate roughly when he will arrive on Earth?" Lin Tian asked. This was the question he cared about most.
"Based on current speed and distance, if his ultimate goal is Earth—" Zero quickly calculated, "it would take at least several months, or even over a year."
"Of course, this doesn't account for any space-jumping technology he might use."
Several months to a year?
Lin Tian nodded.
This time isn't too long, but it's enough.
Enough for him to complete his final arrangements on Earth.
And enough for him to elevate his own strength to another level!
After all,
facing a Universe overlord of Thanos's caliber,
even with his current cultivation reaching the mid-third layer of the Yin Yang Harmony Manual, plus the Mind Stone and a host of "powerful enforcers," he might not have full confidence.
What's more,
a hint of solemnity flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
He always felt things weren't that simple.
Would Thanos really come to Earth himself?
Or would he send his capable subordinates?
Like the Black Order?
Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Ebony Maw, Black Dwarf—
These four guys are no pushovers.
Especially Ebony Maw, with his exquisite magic and telekinesis, even the current Wanda might not be his match?
It seems,
the "upgrades" on Earth also need to accelerate.
"Zero," Lin Tian instructed, "transmit the materials I previously asked you to organize regarding Asgardian divine power, Wakandan Vibranium technology, and Kree Empire biotechnology to Wanda, Pietro, Vision, and also Gwen and Pepper, respectively."
"Have them combine their own characteristics and begin targeted 'learning' and'strengthening'."
"Additionally," Lin Tian stroked his chin, "it's time to find them some suitable 'opponents' to practice against."
"Have you identified the remaining HYDRA strongholds?"
"Yes, Master," Zero replied, "Globally, a total of 372 suspected HYDRA secret strongholds have been found. Among them, 23 have a higher threat level and may possess super soldiers or special weapons."
"Very good." A cold light flashed in Lin Tian's eyes. "'Carelessly' reveal the location information of these strongholds to Steve Rogers."
"Let this 'justice-filled' Captain America help us clean house."
"As for those 23 high-threat strongholds—" Lin Tian's lips curved into a smile, "I'll leave them to my 'Queens' to practice on."
He wanted Wanda, Gwen, and the others to grow faster in actual combat! And to experience the pleasure and desire for conquest that power brings even more deeply!
"Yes, Master." Zero immediately began to execute the command.
A "purge" plan targeting the remaining HYDRA forces globally—
And a "training" plan aimed at rapidly enhancing the strength of Lin Tian's "harem"—
were simultaneously and quietly launched!
The entire Earth,
because of Lin Tian, this "butterfly" from another World,
had completely deviated from its original "plot" trajectory,
racing towards a future full of unknowns and even greater storms!
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Lin Tian's orders were soon conveyed to his various "Queens."
Wanda, Gwen, the eager Pietro, and the calm Vision all showed great enthusiasm for being able to personally "clean up" those abhorrent HYDRA strongholds and hone their own powers in battle!
Especially Wanda! Her hatred for HYDRA was second only to Stark! Being able to personally destroy these demonic lairs that once imprisoned and experimented on her and her brother made her incredibly excited!
As for Pepper,
although she wasn't a combatant, as Lin Tian's "public" spokesperson and the controller of Stark Industries,
she also used her resources to provide comprehensive support for this "Queen's Expedition" operation!
Such as mobilizing Stark Industries' satellite system for real-time intelligence reconnaissance?
Such as providing the latest stealth aircraft and special communication equipment, equipped with some of Zero's technology?
She even "friendly sponsored" several sets of brand new "couple's battle suits" that she personally designed, blending fashion and technology?! (Of course, they were mainly designed for Wanda and Gwen; as for Pietro and Vision—well, they were a bonus.)
And so,
a "special action squad" composed of Lin Tian's "Queens," terrifyingly powerful, well-equipped, and incredibly beautiful,
was officially formed!
Their first target was a heavily guarded HYDRA secret research Base, rumored to house a super soldier (not the Winter Soldier), deep within the European Alps!
The Alps, atop the snow-capped mountains.
A sleek, pitch-black stealth aircraft, almost blending into the night, silently hovered in the air.
Inside the cabin.
Wanda wore a brand new, form-fitting battle suit, predominantly crimson with mysterious black runes, accentuating her increasingly mature and fiery curves.
Her eyes glowed red, filled with confidence and a powerful aura!
Gwen wore a similar form-fitting battle suit, mainly purplish-black with silver spiderweb patterns. The symbiote's power made her look more agile, sexier, and more dangerous! In her large White crescent-shaped eye sockets, cold and bloodthirsty light flickered!
Pietro wore a silver-white streamlined battle suit, appearing swifter and cooler.
Vision still maintained his crimson skin and the Mind Stoneon his forehead. However, he also had a silver-gray cape made of special nanomaterial that could change shape at will?
"Zero, how's the analysis of the target Base's internal structure and defensive deployment coming along?" Wanda asked. After spending this time together, she had grown accustomed to giving commands to this omnipotent AI.
"Analysis complete, Miss Wanda," Zero's voice echoed in the cabin, simultaneously projecting 3D holographic images before everyone. "The main body of the Base is located 300 meters underground, with seven levels. The external defense system includes twelve high-energy laser turrets, an electromagnetic interference field, and at least three squads of armed patrol personnel."
"The interior is filled with infrared sensors, sonic detectors, and genetic identification access control. The core area also seems to have some kind of unknown energy barrier?"
"The lowest level detected an extremely powerful life signal, with 78% similarity in energy fluctuation to Captain America, Steve Rogers. Suspected to be an enhanced super soldier."
An enhanced super soldier?!
Hearing this information, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in Wanda's and Gwen's eyes!
They both longed for a powerful enough opponent to test the results of their training during this time!
"What's the action plan?" Pietro asked impatiently. He was already eager to rush down!
"According to Master's pre-set plan," Zero began to assign tasks, "Mr. Pietro, you are responsible for clearing all external defense turrets and patrol personnel at the fastest speed, creating chaos and attracting attention."
"No problem!" Pietro snapped his fingers excitedly.
"Mr. Vision," Zero turned to Vision, "please use your phase-shifting ability to silently infiltrate the Base, destroy their energy supply system and communication system, and paralyze their internal defenses."
"Received." Vision nodded calmly.
"As for Miss Wanda and Miss Gwen—" Zero's virtual image looked at the two "Queens," "Your mission is a frontal assault! Clear all resistance! And ultimately deal with that enhanced super soldier!"
"Remember, Master requires swift action! Try not to leave any survivors."
Zero's voice was cold and ruthless.
Wanda and Gwen exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of competition in the other's eyes!
They both wanted—
They both wanted to prove that they were the strongest!
"Understood!" Both said in unison, their eyes burning with fierce battle Fire!
Action began!
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The moment the operation began!
Pietro's figure, like a silver lightning bolt, leaped from the invisible aircraft!
His speed was extreme! He left blurred afterimages between the snow-capped mountains!
The HYDRA soldiers stationed on the outskirts of the Basedidn't even have time to react to what was happening before they were struck by an irresistible force!
They instantly lost consciousness!
And those towering laser turrets, under Pietro's supersonic fists, were like paper!
They were instantly torn into countless flying parts!
In less than thirty seconds!
The entire Base's external defenses were completely paralyzed!
The alarm didn't even have time to sound!
At the same time!
Vision's figure, like a ghost, directly penetrated the thick mountain and alloy armor!
He silently infiltrated the interior of the Base!
The Mind Stone on his forehead glowed slightly, easily analyzing the Base's internal structure and energy lines.
Then, he stretched out his hand and clenched it in the air!
Zzzzzzz!!!
The energy supply core inside the Base instantly erupted with dazzling electric sparks!
Then it completely extinguished!
The entire Base instantly plunged into darkness and silence!
Communications were cut off! Backup power failed! All electronic access controls and monitoring equipment were completely paralyzed!
After doing all this, Vision's figure became ethereal again, passing through the wall and returning to the aircraft, as if nothing had happened.
And at this moment, on the front battlefield!
Wanda and Gwen, like two destructive meteors falling from the sky, launched a daring surprise attack!
Boom!!!
The alloy gate of the Base, under the impact of Wanda's violent Chaos Magic, was torn like paper!
Immediately after!
Gwen, transformed into the "Purple-Gold Spider Queen," was the first to rush in!
Her speed was also as fast as lightning! Her black figure left streaks of purple-gold afterimages in the dark corridor!
Those HYDRA soldiers, who had just recovered from the darkness and chaos and were trying to pick up their weapons to resist, couldn't even touch her clothes!
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!
Her sharp symbiote claws, which she could deform at will as needed, were like the God of Death's scythe! Every swing brought a spray of blood!
Gwen, or rather, the "Spider-Queen," seemed to have transformed into a true queen of slaughter!
Her movements were full of a cruel yet elegant beauty!
She harvested the lives of those HYDRA soldiers, who usually lorded it over others, as easily as cutting vegetables!
In her eyes, there was no pity! Only cold killing intent! And a hint of deeply hidden pleasure?!
It seemed the dark will of the symbiote was subtly influencing her?
And Wanda, who followed closely behind, was even more direct and decisive!
She didn't even bother to act herself!
She just floated in the air, her eyes glowing red!
A powerful telekinetic force swept out like an invisible tide!
Wherever it passed!
All the HYDRA soldiers! Whether they were ordinary soldiers or genetically modified enhanced warriors!
Were as if their throats were clutched by an invisible hand! Their bodies floated uncontrollably!
Then, under their horrified and desperate gazes, Wandasimply, gently, clenched her fist.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The sound of bones shattering! Like dense firecrackers!
Those HYDRA soldiers, restrained by telekinesis, were actually, forcibly, crushed?!
Flesh and blood flew everywhere! Limbs were torn apart!
The entire corridor instantly turned into a purgatory!!!
Wanda looked at the bloody scene before her with an expressionless face, a hint of pleasure even flashing in her eyes?!
This is power!
This is the taste of revenge!
It's wonderful!
Pietro, who was following behind, couldn't help but shiver when he saw such a brutal side of his sister.
He suddenly felt that going against his sister before was simply courting death!
Thus, in front of these two "Queens" with terrifying strength and a tendency to be "darkened," this heavily guarded HYDRA secret Base was simply no match!
All resistance was completely crushed like dry weeds!
In less than ten minutes!
The entire Base, except for the "Enhanced Super Soldier" on the lowest level, had no other living person!
Wanda and Gwen, with a bloody and efficient slaughter, proved their worth and terror to the World, and to their Master.
Chapter 72: Global Purge, Queen's Prestige! Locating the Infinity Stones!
Base's lowest level, core laboratory.
The heavy alloy door was tightly shut, but it was already covered with spiderweb-like cracks, clearly having suffered an extremely violent attack.
Inside the door, a bone-chilling cold permeated, and even a thick layer of frost had condensed on the alloy walls.
A "Giant" with an unusually tall and burly physique, bulging muscles, abnormally pale blue skin, and ice-blue cold light flickering in his eyes, was vigilantly staring at the crumbling door.
He was the "Enhanced Super Soldier"—code-named "Frost Giant"—created by HYDRA using some unknown technology (possibly related to the Tesseract or Frost Giant)!
His strength, defense, and ability to control ice far surpassed ordinary super soldiers! He might even be stronger than Captain America at his peak!
He was the last line of defense for this Base! And one of HYDRA's secret weapons!
Just now, relying on his powerful strength and ice abilities, he had stubbornly withstood several rounds of fierce attacks from Wanda and Gwen! He even almost froze Gwen's symbiote battle suit?!
This also aroused the competitive spirit of the two "Queens"!
They wanted to see just how tough this "big guy" was!
Boom!!!
Finally!
The alloy door could no longer withstand it! It was directly blasted into fragments by Wanda's violent Chaos Magicand Gwen's heavy punch infused with purple-gold true qi!
Wanda and Gwen's figures, one red and one black, rushed in like two lightning bolts!
"Roar!!!"
The Frost Giant let out an angry roar! Spreading his arms!
Endless cold air instantly erupted from his body! Like the arrival of an ice age!
The temperature of the entire laboratory plummeted! Countless ice crystals condensed in the air! Even the light was frozen and distorted!
Countless sharp ice cones instantly condensed on the ground! Piercing towards the two like a jungle!
Facing this terrifying attack capable of freezing everything!
Wanda's eyes glowed red!
"Petty tricks!"
She let out a delicate shout! Pushing her hands forward violently!
Buzz—!!!
Even more majestic! Even more violent! Even carrying a hint of reality-distorting Chaos Magic! Like a bursting flood! Surging out!
The deep red energy and the ice-blue cold air collided fiercely!
There was no explosion! Only annihilation!!!
The Frost Giant's proud ice power, in front of Wanda's Chaos Magic, which was almost on a "rule" level, was like meeting its nemesis! It was instantly disintegrated! Evaporated! Completely annihilated!!!
"No! Impossible!" For the first time, fear appeared in the Frost Giant's eyes!
His strongest ability was completely ineffective against this red-haired witch?!
Just as he lost focus for a moment!
A black lightning bolt had quietly appeared behind him!
It was "Spider-Queen" Gwen!
She used the moment Wanda attracted attention! Relying on the extraordinary speed brought by the symbiote and the stealth effect of the purple-gold acacia qi! She circled behind the Frost Giant!
Then!
Her hands, covered in a purplish-black substance, suddenly, like a venomous snake striking, fiercely plunged into the seemingly impregnable back of the Frost Giant's heart!!!
Pfft!!!
A sickening sound of flesh tearing erupted!
Gwen's hands actually forcibly pierced through the Frost Giant's alloy-like muscles and bones! Directly grasping his still-beating ice-blue heart?!
"Ugh..." The Frost Giant's body stiffened suddenly! His eyes filled with disbelief and extreme pain!
He slowly lowered his head, looking at the two black claws stained with blue blood protruding from his chest.
Life quickly receded like a tide.
"You..." He turned his head with difficulty, looking at the "Spider-Queen" behind him, whose face held a cold and cruel smile.
Finally, with endless unwillingness and fear, he completely lost consciousness.
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Bang.
The massive body fell heavily to the ground.
Splattering a cold dust.
Gwen slowly withdrew her hands, shaking off the blue blood that stained them.
Looking at the once invincible, now cold and stiff corpse on the ground,
Her eyes showed no ripple.
Only a numbness from completing a "mission."
And a hint of emptiness, hidden even deeper?
Is this power?
Is this what killing feels like?
It doesn't seem like much?
Even a little boring?
She looked up at Wanda, who was equally expressionless.
The two exchanged glances.
There was no joy of victory, nor any communication.
Only a strange tacit understanding? And wariness?
They were both "companions" and "competitors."
They were both fighting for the same man.
And both secretly vied to be the most important person in his heart.
This twisted yet subtle relationship—
Perhaps only Lin Tian could manage it?
On the invisible aircraft,
Lin Tian witnessed everything that had just happened through the shared view from Zero.
Seeing Wanda and Gwen, especially Gwen's clean, even somewhat cruel, killing methods,
Lin Tian not only felt no discomfort but instead showed a satisfied smile.
Very good.
It seems his "Queens" are growing rapidly in the way he expects.
Not just in strength,
But also in temperament.
Becoming colder, more bloodthirsty, and more dependent on him.
This was exactly the result he wanted.
"Mission accomplished. Prepare to return," Lin Tian ordered lightly.
This HYDRA Base was no longer of any value.
Next target—
Whose turn is it now?
Lin Tian's gaze once again fell upon the map marked with HYDRA Bases worldwide.
His eyes gleamed like a hunter's.
In the following months, Lin Tian's "Queen Squad," like the God of Death descending from the sky, launched a "cruel" clean-up operation against those high-threat HYDRAsecret Bases marked across the World!
Their efficiency was astonishing! Their methods became increasingly ruthless!
Pietro was responsible for perimeter clearance and creating chaos.
His speed became faster and faster, his techniques more and more refined, often paralyzing all external defenses and support forces before the enemy could react.
He even developed some "new skills" that utilized high-speed vibration to destroy building structures or directly stun enemies?
Vision, on the other hand, was like the most perfect phantom assassin.
He used his phase-shifting ability to silently infiltrate the core of the Base, destroying power, communications, and all possible "contingencies" and "traps."
The Mind Stone on his forehead became the bane of all mental defenses and illusionary traps! It could even read the memories of some HYDRA members to obtain more useful intelligence!
The tasks of frontal assault and "final harvesting" were still handled by Wanda and Gwen, the two "Queens."
Wanda's Chaos Magic grew stronger and more unrestrained. She was no longer content with mere telekinetic restraints and energy blasts but began to experiment with deeper levels of reality warping!
For example, making an enemy's weapon suddenly turn into flowers? Making solid ground instantly turn into quicksand? Or even directly altering an enemy's perception, making them fight each other?!
Every move she made was full of strangeness and artistry?
Though it was dark magic,
It made enemies completely collapse in despair and fear!
Gwen's transformation was even more direct and chilling!
The fusion of her Symbiote power with Harmony True Qiand Spider power became more and more perfect!
Her speed, strength, reaction, and self-healing abilities reached an incredible level!
That purple-black Symbiote suit was like a living being, able to change shape at her will!
Sometimes it was sharp blades, sometimes a sturdy shield, sometimes coiling and binding tentacles?!
Her fighting style also became wilder! More bloodthirsty!
She enjoyed the pleasure of claws tearing through enemy bodies! She enjoyed the terrified and desperate eyes of enemies before their death!
She truly seemed to have transformed from a struggling girl into a ruthless Queen of Slaughter!
Of course,
This "darkening" was only superficial.
In front of Lin Tian, she was still that docile, infatuated kitten, eager to be loved and possessed by her Master.
In fact, after more killings, her dependence on Lin Tiandeepened even further?
It seemed that only in Lin Tian's embrace could she find a trace of inner peace and redemption?
Just like that,
Lin Tian's "Queen Squad," like autumn winds sweeping fallen leaves, stirred up a bloody storm against HYDRAworldwide!
One by one, once impregnable, deeply hidden secret Bases were uprooted!
One by one, powerful HYDRA cadres, some even enhanced by Super Soldier modifications, were ruthlessly slaughtered!
"Scarlet Witch," "Phantom Spider-Queen," "Silver God of Death," "Invisible Phantom"—
These mysterious and terrifying codenames began to circulate quietly in the World's underground network!
Becoming an inescapable nightmare for all surviving HYDRA members!
They feared! They raged! But they were helpless!
Because they couldn't find any trace of their opponents! And they couldn't resist the destructive blows that descended like a natural disaster!
HYDRA, that vast organization that once tried to rule the World,
Under the iron-fisted methods of Lin Tian and his "Queens,"
Was crumbling at a visible speed! On the verge of extinction!
And as the "beneficiary" of all this,
Captain America Steve Rogers fell into deeper confusion.
Following the clues "accidentally" revealed by Lin Tianthrough Natasha, he also destroyed many HYDRA Bases.
But he found that
Many times he arrived a step too late.
What awaited him was often just a messy battlefield and the tragically dead bodies of HYDRA members.
And the residual energy signatures in the air that were both familiar and unsettling to him.
Scarlet Chaos Magic, silver speed trails, and that even darker and more sinister purple-black spider silk?!
It was them!
Those monsters under Lin Tian!
They were also clearing out HYDRA?!
And their methods were so cruel?!
Steve couldn't understand!
What exactly did Lin Tian want to do?!
Was he good or evil?!
Steve felt his brain was about to overload.
The only thing he could be sure of was that
This Lin Tian was definitely an existence he had to stop!
Even if the other party seemed to be doing "good deeds"?
Nick Fury, the remnants of S.H.I.E.L.D., also closely followed this "underground war" sweeping the World.
He looked at reports of HYDRA Bases being destroyed by mysterious forces,
His single eye flashed with extremely complex emotions.
On one hand, he was glad to see HYDRA, this major menace, completely eradicated.
But on the other hand, he felt an unprecedented fear of Lin Tian and the increasingly powerful forces under him!
This power had completely exceeded his control!
It might even have surpassed the Avengers?!
If Lin Tian's next target was S.H.I.E.L.D. or the entire World—
Then—
Fury dared not think further.
He could only accelerate his preparations for his "contingency."
Such as Captain Marvel, whom he had been secretly observing?
Such as some older, more forbidden magic?
Fury knew he didn't have much time left.
He had to find a power to counterbalance Lin Tian as soon as possible, otherwise, a darker future awaited this World!
After several months of global "clean-up" and "training."
Lin Tian's initial first-stage goal was essentially achieved.
HYDRA's main forces and Bases worldwide were almost completely uprooted! Only a few insignificant small fry remained, barely surviving, unable to stir up any major waves.
And Lin Tian's "Queen Squad" had also achieved tremendous growth through these real-World battles!
Wanda's Chaos Magic was even more terrifying! She could now skillfully use reality-warping power to modify probabilities on a small scale!
And even, under Lin Tian's "special guidance," developed some extremely "insidious" and "seductive" mental control spells?! She was now absolutely a humanoid natural disaster-level existence!
Gwen's transformation was equally astonishing! Fusing three powers, her strength was unfathomable!
She not only possessed power, speed, and self-healing abilities far beyond ordinary people, but her purple-black Symbiote suit, which could freely change shape, combined with her elusive spider silk and attacks imbued with Harmony True Qi's charm, made her the most deadly Night Queen on the battlefield!
Moreover, after Lin Tian's "tutelage," she also seemed to have overcome some of the negative effects brought by the Symbiote? Becoming more "controllable"?
It could be said that the power Lin Tian now commanded was already enough to directly confront, and even crush, the entire Avengers!
Chapter 65
Meanwhile, his own strength, through continuous absorption of feedback energy from his "Dao companions" and in-depth research into the Mind Stone, finally allowed the Yin Yang Harmony Manual to successfully break through to the late third layer!!!
He was now only one step away from the fourth layer, the "Soul Transformation" realm!
Once he broke through to the fourth layer, his strength would undergo a tremendous qualitative change!
His primordial spirit would transform into a Yang God! His True Qi would evolve into Immortal Essence!
He would even be able to initially roam the void! And travel between planes!
He would truly possess the initial qualification to challenge cosmic god-level existences!
"Very good, everything is proceeding according to plan."
Lin Tian felt the surging, vast power within his body, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
The arrangements on Earth were largely complete.
His strength had also reached a bottleneck.
Next, it was time to turn his gaze towards the even vaster sea of stars!
His ultimate goal was not merely to dominate Earth, or to collect a few beauties; it was far simpler than that!
What he wanted was the entire Universe!
It was the supreme peak of power!
It was true freedom and eternal immortality!
And to achieve this goal,
the "resources" on Earth alone were far from enough.
He needed more power! More "nutrients"!
For example, a fiery glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
For example, the remaining five Infinity Stones!!!
The Power Stone! The Space Stone! The Reality Stone! The Time Stone! The Soul Stone!
If he could gather all six of these gems, which contained the fundamental laws of the Universe!
Then...
Lin Tian's heart involuntarily began to beat faster!
"Zero," he ordered telepathically, "begin a comprehensive collection of all intelligence regarding the other five Infinity Stones!"
"At the same time, upgrade the Sky Carrier's space jump engine!"
"Prepare for our first interstellar voyage!"
Target—
Asgard? Xandar? Or some even more distant and dangerous unknown starfield?
In Lin Tian's eyes, there flickered an unprecedented ambition and desire for conquest!
Earth could no longer contain him, a submerged dragon about to transform!
Chapter 73: Space-Time Turbulence, First Arrival in Central City! A Finger Shocks The Flash, Barry!
Deep within the volcanic island in the South Pacific secret Base, which Lin Tian had transformed into a "Divine Kingdom on Earth."
The massive Sky Carrier, now completely Lin Tian's personal vehicle, quietly hovered in the vast hangar inside the volcano, which had been expanded to resemble an underground palace.
The ship's surface glowed with a dark luster, full of the cold beauty of future technology. After Zero's upgrades and modifications, it not only possessed weaponry and defense systems far surpassing Earth's technological level, but more importantly, its core engine had been replaced with a brand new space jump engine that integrated Chitauri space technology, Mind Stone energy application, and some cultivation runes knowledge provided by Lin Tian.
At this moment, this engine, representing the highest crystallization of Lin Tian's current technology, was emitting a low, pleasant hum.
Inside the bridge, a giant holographic star map slowly unfolded before Lin Tian, with countless twinkling light points representing known and unknown star systems.
Lin Tian leaned lazily on the captain's throne, his fingers gently tapping the armrest. He wore simple black silk casual clothes, his long hair casually draped, and his incomparably handsome face held a hint of anticipation for the unknown journey.
Wanda stood by his side, a crimson form-fitting long dress perfectly outlining her increasingly mature and alluring curves, her eyes filled with infatuation and adoration for Lin Tian.
The Chaos energy within her body flowed gently like a docile pet, following her will.
The "deep exchanges" of these days had elevated both her power and her feelings for Lin Tian to a new level.
Pietro stood somewhat restlessly not far away, surveying the various glowing control panels on the bridge.
Although he still didn't show Lin Tian a good face, he was full of curiosity and a touch of nervousness about the upcoming first "interstellar journey."
"Master, space coordinates locked. Target: an uninhabited resource Planet on the edge of the Titanis star system. Estimated jump distance: 1.7 light-years. Engine preheating complete, energy reserves at one hundred percent. Initiate space jump test?"
Zero's cold and efficient voice echoed on the bridge.
Its virtual image did not appear; instead, it communicated with Lin Tian directly through the ship's system via consciousness link.
"Begin," Lin Tian nodded, a flicker of interest in his eyes. "Let me see how far our 'little toy' can fly."
"Understood, Master. Space jump engine activated, countdown starting, five, four, three, two, one!"
Buzz—
An indescribably vast energy instantly erupted from the core of the Carrier!
The space around the mid-ship began to violently twist and fold! The starry sky outside the window rippled like a water surface into which pebbles had been thrown!
A powerful G-force pushed them back, and even the strengthened Pietro felt his body sink slightly.
Wanda instinctively grabbed Lin Tian's arm, pressing her body tightly against him.
Lin Tian held the soft, fragrant woman in his arms, a satisfied smile on his face. This feeling was quite like those sci-fi movies he watched in his previous life.
The Carrier transformed into a streak of light, instantly rushing into the twisted and folded space tunnel!
Inside the tunnel, everything was kaleidoscopic, with countless colorful light bands flashing past, and the concepts of time and space seemed to blur.
"Space jump stable, estimated arrival at target coordinates in three minutes." Zero's voice remained calm and unwavering.
Lin Tian relaxed and began to enjoy this rare cosmic spectacle. Wanda also looked curiously at the fantastical scene outside the window, her eyes filled with wonder.
However, just as the jump was halfway through, an anomaly suddenly occurred!
The originally stable space tunnel suddenly began to vibrate violently!
Piercing alarms instantly blared across the bridge! Although Zero immediately suppressed them.
"Warning! High-intensity space-time turbulence detected ahead! Energy level far exceeds estimates! Attempting to evade!" Zero's voice carried a hint of urgency for the first time!
The ship, like a small boat in a raging storm, began to violently pitch, roll, and even tumble!
The view outside the window became incredibly chaotic! Countless broken space fragments and violent energy storms rushed towards them, slamming fiercely against the Carrier's energy shield!
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The energy shield's light flickered erratically, emitting groans of being overwhelmed!
"Shield energy rapidly decreasing! Eighty percent! Sixty percent! Forty percent!" Zero reported quickly, "Warning! Unknown dimensional energy intrusion detected! Space coordinates shifting! Unable to correct! Being forcibly dragged!"
"Lin!" Wanda's face turned pale with fright, and she clung tightly to Lin Tian.
Pietro also looked pale, clutching nearby fixtures tightly to avoid being thrown off.
Lin Tian's expression also became slightly serious!
He could clearly feel an extremely chaotic, violent, and even somewhat malicious space-time force, like an invisible giant hand, tearing at their spaceship! Trying to drag them into some unknown abyss!
Was it a coincidence? Or was someone secretly causing trouble?
A cold light flashed in Lin Tian's eyes!
The power of the late third layer of the Yin Yang Harmony Manual instantly erupted!
Purple-gold Harmony True Qi surged out like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire Carrier! Forming an even more solid energy shield, filled with the profound aura of Yin and Yang!
At the same time, his primordial spirit power also surged out, attempting to stabilize the surrounding chaotic space-time!
But the power of that space-time turbulence was too strong! It even subtly exceeded Lin Tian's current control!
"Damn it!" Lin Tian cursed under his breath, knowing he could no longer resist head-on!
"Zero! Abandon ship! Activate emergency escape procedures! Transfer all personnel and core data to the small shuttle!"
"Understood, Master!"
Boom!!!
The moment Lin Tian gave the order, the Sky Carrier's energy shield finally reached its limit! It completely shattered!
The violent space-time turbulence instantly surged in! Tearing this massive aerial fortress to pieces!
And just a second before the Carrier disintegrated!
A smaller, more streamlined shuttle, gleaming with purple-gold light, shot out from the exploding flames like a nimble fish!
Narrowly avoiding the deadly energy storm!
Then, as if pushed by an invisible force, it plunged into a relatively stable "rift" in the space-time turbulence!
Everything went black.
After an unknown period of time,
violent shaking and impact sensations came!
The small shuttle seemed to fall from a high altitude, finally crashing heavily onto a deserted factory ground! Emitting a dull thud!
Fortunately, the shuttle's material was special, and with Lin Tian's True Qi blessing, although the outer shell was somewhat deformed, the main structure was still intact.
The hatch slowly opened.
Lin Tian was the first to step out.
His clothes were still immaculate, and his face even held a playful smile, as if the thrilling space-time escape just now was merely an exciting roller coaster ride.
Wanda and Pietro, however, looked a bit disheveled. Wanda's face was pale, clutching Lin Tian's arm tightly, clearly quite frightened.
Pietro also felt dizzy and nauseous, almost throwing up.
"Where are we?" Wanda asked, looking at the unfamiliar surroundings—dilapidated factory buildings, rusty iron frames, and the smell of oil and dust pervading the air.
Lin Tian did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes.
His vast, ocean-like spiritual sense, like an invisible tide, instantly spread out in all directions, centered on him!
A few seconds later, he slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise and... deep interest in them.
"Interesting," he muttered to himself, "to have arrived at such a place."
His spiritual sense scan results showed that they were currently in the suburbs of an American city called Central City. This Planet's technological level was roughly equivalent to their original Earth (MCU Universe), and in some areas, such as genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, it even seemed slightly inferior?
But!
This World's energy system was extremely peculiar!
The air was filled with a very active, yet elusive, special energy fluctuation! It seemed to be related to "speed"?
Moreover, the city was scattered with many abnormal energy sources! Some strong, some weak! All kinds!
Fire, ice, electricity, vibration, and even... mind control?!
These energy sources seemed to all come from... individual life forms?
"Metahumans?" Lin Tian's lips curved into a smile. "And quite a few of them? It seems this World is more interesting than I imagined."
"Zero, what are the analysis results?" He communicated telepathically.
"Master, preliminary analysis complete." Zero's voice echoed in Lin Tian's mind. "Based on existing environmental data and network information, we have preliminarily determined that we have departed from our original cosmic coordinates and entered a completely new parallel Universe. The Earth's designation is temporarily Earth-CW-Flash."
"This Universe contains a large number of individuals referred to as 'metahumans,' whose abilities mostly originate from an event called the 'particle accelerator explosion.' A powerful and unique energy field, preliminarily identified as the 'Speed Force,' has been detected in the city center."
The Speed Force? It was indeed The Flash's World!
Lin Tian's mood became even more joyful.