Li Chengfeng gasped, seeing the scene unfold before him.
Although he felt that Doctor Doom's character design was more suited to the Yellow Lanterns than the Green Lanterns, he wasn't entirely surprised that Doctor Doom was chosen by a green lantern ring.
After all, theoretically, Doctor Doom could directly resist telepathic abilities through his own willpower, and with that level of willpower, it was no surprise to Li Chengfeng that he became a Green Lantern.
What truly shocked Li Chengfeng was the green lantern power battery in his hand.
Was he really going to build the Green Lantern Corps from scratch in his hands?
He couldn't actively choose the candidates for the green lantern ring.
It all depended on fate.
And most importantly… he hoped the new Green Lantern Corps wouldn't have the 'annihilation by corps'law.
"Is this the unknown power you possess?"
"Since you've already researched the green lantern power battery, you should know that this power has no relation to either technology or magic."
"I tried all the forbidden magic I know; I couldn't destroy it, nor could I awaken it." Doctor Doom didn't immediately put on the green lantern ring. "I also tried all the controllable energy sources in the World, still without success, even what you call 'low-level,' I tried that too."
"This is an energy field stimulated by the emotions of all living beings in the Universe. It's an energy form inadvertently created by the sentient beings of the Universe based on their emotions. There are seven types in total: Rage Red Lantern, Avarice Orange Light, Fear Yellow Lantern, Willpower Green Light, Hope Blue Lantern, Compassion Indigo Lantern, and Love Violet Lantern. The Willpower Green Light is located at the center of the emotional spectrum, representing order and balance."
"So that's it, the emotional spectrum? There's actually a subjective power in the World, how marvelous."
He was a materialistic super scientist.
And magical power was actually quite materialistic, as it was essentially an exchange of energy.
But this was truly his first encounter with a power as almost subjective as the emotional spectrum.
Doctor Doom at this moment didn't look like a BOSS-level figure at all; instead, he resembled an eager student, nodding constantly, learning everything about the emotional spectrum… and then preparing to push away the green lantern ring hovering before him.
"But order, that word doesn't suit me."
"As a Guardian of order, since the Green Lantern chose you, it means you possess the qualifications to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps."
"Me?"
Doctor Doom looked up in surprise, seeing Li Chengfeng's confident expression. He finally changed from pushing it away to grasping it, taking the green lantern ring from mid-air and placing it on his right index finger.
"In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight.
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power, Green Lantern's Light!"
Just like every warrior who joins the Green Lantern Corps, Doctor Doom, without any instruction, recited the Green Lantern Corps oath under the guidance of the Willpower Green Light.
Then, a green lantern power battery appeared in his other hand.
But the Green Lantern transformation didn't put a silly, generic Green Lantern uniform over Doctor Doom's armor.
Instead, the Green Lantern Corps symbol materialized on Doctor Doom's already green cape, transforming the previously plain green cape into something shimmering and brilliant.
Doctor Doom closed his eyes, feeling the power of the Willpower Green Light. After a moment of thought, he finally opened his eyes.
He extended his palm upwards, and the Willpower Green Light instantly materialized a surging green storm in his hand.
In just this short time, he could already combine his original magical abilities with the Willpower Green Light.
"It's truly astonishing; this power is not only strong but also allows me to advance further in my research of science and magic."
Doctor Doom looked at the storm of willpower in his hand, quite astonished himself.
To exaggerate a bit, from now on, he wouldn't need any magic circles or laboratories.
The Willpower Green Light could be directly conjured by hand under his shaping.
"Indeed, the emotional spectrum is as powerful as any of the mysterious energies in the Universe, but unlike them, they possess their own consciousness." Li Chengfeng interjected to remind him, "If you betray the Corps oath or your will is extinguished by despair, then the power ring will leave you."
"Is that something you can control?"
"That is the Willpower Green Light's own judgment."
With a person like him, as long as you don't target the country he rules, he's unlikely to cause trouble.
After interacting with him for a short while, Li Chengfeng found that this World's Doctor Doom was more inclined to be a researcher.
Aside from his fondness for targeting Mister Fantastic, he was dedicated to researching various unknown powers.
Li Chengfeng's rather mystical explanation was also intended to mislead Doctor Doom.
Although he couldn't control the Willpower Green Light to pull someone into the Green Lantern ranks, he could directly strip control of the green lantern ring through his ancestral green lantern power battery, which possessed a nascent Ion Shark.
In other words, whether someone joined was up to the Willpower Green Light, but whether they left could be up to Li Chengfeng.
"Is that so…" Doctor Doom nodded, indicating he understood, then said, "I also have a batch of detailed information and intelligence on HYDRA here; I'll give it all to you later."
"Oh, how will you give it to me? Should we add each other on social media?"
"Don't worry about that."
After Doctor Doom finished speaking, he glanced at the bewildered X-Men nearby.
Originally, he had been quite interested in these Mutants, as they were products of genetic modification technology far beyond Earth's capabilities.
But compared to the power of the emotional spectrum, the Mutants' x-gene seemed utterly uninteresting.
It was merely a power artificially created later on.
"As long as your FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) doesn't interfere with anything in Latveria, I don't mind forming an alliance with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)."
Li Chengfeng was dumbfounded.
Alliance?
He just wanted to build some goodwill and expand his network; why was it suddenly an alliance?
But an alliance was certainly for the best.
Although Doctor Doom was a dictator, after he overthrew Latveria's cruel and selfish monarchy through civil war, Latveria itself was now essentially a paradise.
Wanda and Pietro were also two unfortunate souls, eager for revenge, who voluntarily became superpowered experimental subjects.
If only they had waited a few more months back then, they would now be happy civilians of Latveria.
One could only say that Doctor Doom truly lived up to his reputation as the ultimate hexagonal warrior.
In terms of technology, he was on par with, or even surpassed, Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, and others.
In terms of magic, he was directly an uncrowned Sorcerer Supreme.
He was even a martial arts master, capable of beating Black Panther and Captain America in close combat, and even without his armor and without using technology or magic, he could take down Taskmaster with his bare hands.
Aside from his arrogance, he had no flaws.
Is there still justice? Is there still law?
With such an alliance and the connection of the emotional spectrum, Li Chengfeng was quite confident he could gradually neutralize Doctor Doom.
The main thing was, he really couldn't beat him right now.
"Good, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is very happy to ally with you. Similarly, the World Federation also looks forward to Latveria's official return."
After receiving the response, Doctor Doom nodded and opened a portal again.
Just as he was about to leave, Li Chengfeng called out to him.
"Before you go, how about you do me a small favor?"