Stone Man of the Fantastic Four!
Chapter 0110: Easily Abusing Stone Man
The Fantastic Four were among the first Super Heroes to openly acknowledge their identities. Or rather… they never thought of concealing or hiding their identities after gaining their Abilities, making them arguably the most well-known Super Heroes.
Especially after Human Torch lost his Ability, the news attention was incredibly high, causing Johnny, Human Torch, to not leave his home for days, as he would be swarmed by reporters asking all sorts of questions the moment he stepped out. Today, it just so happened that Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic were both out, and Johnny, as if possessed, wanted Chinese food. Helplessly, Stone Man had no choice but to run this errand himself. Among the Fantastic Four, he was the most low-key and appeared least in public.
Because unlike the others, he didn't retain his original appearance while possessing Abilities. Already somewhat self-conscious, he was even less willing to show his face and attract attention. Since Johnny lost his Ability, everyone was comforting and coaxing him, which is why he reluctantly came out to buy things himself. Although he wore a hat and a trench coat, he was recognized the moment he stepped out.
Initially, it was just ordinary citizens, curiously asking a few questions and taking photos, but then, reporters appeared from who knew where, surrounding him. Microphones bumped against his body, making loud thuds, which greatly agitated him. Yet, he couldn't say or do anything. He just hoped to leave this place as quickly as possible and get out of here after buying what he needed!
As he walked, Stone Man suddenly saw a person!
Someone he remembered distinctly!
Su Zhan!
"It was him! He was the one who devoured Johnny's Ability, turning Johnny into such a dejected mess."
"It was him! He was the one who made Susan blame herself and disappear to who knows where."
"It was him! He was the one who caused him to be surrounded by these reporters now!"
The more Stone Man thought, the angrier he got. He suddenly pushed aside the microphones with force and charged towards Su Zhan.
The reporters were thrown off balance by Stone Man's actions but weren't angry; instead, they were all incredibly excited.
Stone Man going berserk and attacking reporters?
This was excellent news.
The integrity of these reporters was just like that…
"Su Zhan… stop!"
Stone Man shouted at Su Zhan. Su Zhan slightly frowned and stopped.
It was then that everyone realized that Stone Man's berserk state was probably due to this person in front of him. Who was this?
Many people speculated curiously, some even excitedly began recording. This was a rare sight!
Rumble, rumble.
Stone Man's footsteps caused the ground to tremble, even collapsing and cracking. Looking at Stone Man approaching him, Su Zhan remained composed. His calmness and Stone Man's rage formed a striking contrast.
"Is there something you need?"
Su Zhan's calm inquiry almost made Stone Man explode with anger.
He never expected Su Zhan's first words upon seeing him to be "Is there something you need?" Don't you know we're enemies? Stone Man, who had intended to say something, now found himself speechless. He raised his fist and directly punched towards Su Zhan's face!
"Ah…"
The surrounding people gasped, not expecting Stone Man to attack, and worried for Su Zhan, as he looked like an ordinary person.
"Click, click!"
Experienced reporters had already captured photos of this moment.
However, to everyone's surprise, Su Zhan merely leaped back slightly, dodging his fist, and frowned, somewhat displeased.
Missing his strike, Stone Man grew even angrier and swung his fist again, ready to charge.
But this time, his fist was stopped just as he swung it out; his hand was caught by Su Zhan. Immediately after, Su Zhan turned his back and directly flung Stone Man away.
His massive body was at least a meter high off the ground, flying straight out.
Gasps erupted. Su Zhan pushed off the ground with both feet, shot out like a flash, caught up to Stone Man, and in mid-air, raised his right leg for a direct downward chop!
"Bang!"
Stone Man was instantly slammed to the ground, and the hard road was directly smashed into a giant pit. A massive air current spread out, shaking the surrounding people off balance. Stone Man felt as if his entire body was about to fall apart and couldn't believe Su Zhan's strength was so immense! Looking at Su Zhan standing beside the pit, he angrily struggled to get up, but then he suddenly saw a huge hammer appear in Su Zhan's hand.
Su Zhan raised his hand, and the hammer directly smashed down.
Stone Man quickly blocked with both hands.
"Bang!"
The hammer struck his arms, causing his body to suddenly sink a little.
Again and again!
Su Zhan was like playing Whac-A-Mole, continuously swinging the hammer…
Initially, Stone Man could resist, but gradually, his arms drooped; he couldn't hold on anymore.
After about twenty hits, Su Zhan stopped and took a look, then put away the hammer and turned to leave.
Click, click…
The flashing lights were somewhat blinding to Su Zhan. The surrounding people stared at him in shock, as if they couldn't believe he had dealt with Stone Man so easily. Shaking his head, Su Zhan quickly slipped into the crowd and soon disappeared.
"Ah…"
Suddenly, someone shouted excitedly, "I know who he is! My God, remember the person who killed Dr. Octopus? It's him!"
"Isn't he a Super Hero? Why is he fighting Stone Man? It looks like they have a grudge!"
"Stone Man attacked first."
"Did you see that? He's so cool!"
The people around spoke excitedly, one after another. But they didn't forget Stone Man. More than ten people scrambled to lift Stone Man out of the pit, panting from exhaustion; he was too heavy!
Stone Man squinted his eyes open, shook his head, and saw the concerned gazes around him, which slightly improved his mood.
Although he hated these reporters, who would hate concern?
"Are you okay? Are you seriously hurt?"
"I'm fine, thank you!"
Stone Man struggled to stand up. His rocky body had very strong resistance to blows.
"Since you're fine, can you tell us why you attacked that person just now? Who is he, and is there any bad blood between you two?" a reporter eagerly asked.
Well!
Stone Man instantly felt he had really overthought it; their concern was probably just for the news.