"He's planning to complete his experiment in front of all of humanity."
As soon as JARVIS's voice sounded, a small smile appeared on Tony's face.
"Oh? Dr. Otto? Didn't his last artificial sun experiment fail? I even repeated his steps. Without a sufficiently strong and special material, his experiment is nearly impossible to succeed."
"So how can you be sure I'd be interested in this?"
Tony frowned. It seemed odd—JARVIS was hardly the type to make mistakes.
"Sir, Dr. Otto mentioned that during the experiment, a human hero—Superman—would also be present!"
"What? That guy is coming too?"
Tony jumped to his feet, not even noticing that his glass of red wine had spilled.
"Time and location!"
"Tomorrow night, 8 PM, on Liberty Island in the Hudson River…"
"Wow, this guy sure knows how to pick a spot!"
…
The next morning, the area around the Statue of Liberty was already bustling, and it became even more crowded.
Not just the island, but every inch was packed with people who had arrived early to witness the nighttime experiment.
Even on the nearby Hudson River, countless boats circled the island in multiple layers.
Upon hearing the news, nearly all New Yorkers, and even residents from nearby cities, rushed to the scene.
This was Superman's first public appearance in a human event.
It was said that the President had even altered his schedule to attend this historic experiment.
Political figures, businesspeople, billionaires, and even military personnel came in a constant stream.
Armed soldiers maintained order on-site, while helicopters and fighter jets hovered overhead, awaiting the experiment in 12 hours.
Time crawled, and people grew restless.
Finally, the sun slowly sank below the western horizon.
Night fell, countless lights flickered on, illuminating the entire island.
"Finally, it's starting. This guy really loves to show off…"
On the island, Tony sat leisurely on a sofa, guarded by Happy, sipping red wine and waiting for the experiment to begin.
The final hour passed slowly.
Prosperity!
A sharp sonic boom echoed from the distant sky.
"Look, it's Superman! He really came!"
Next, everyone noticed a figure hovering above the Statue of Liberty.
Even in the darkness, his black combat suit shimmered, gold patterns flowing across it.
His cape fluttered in the wind behind him.
"Superman! Humanity's hero!"
At the sight of the familiar figure, the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers.
Media cameras zoomed in on the majestic figure above the statue.
For once, people weren't focused on a potentially world-changing experiment—they only cared about Superman.
What is he doing?
Under countless bewildered eyes, the figure slowly approached the statue.
"This… is unbelievable!"
In front of the astonished crowd, Superman easily lifted the Statue of Liberty with one hand.
Suddenly, a strangely-shaped aircraft appeared from afar and slowly landed on the elevated pedestal of the statue.
The doors opened, and several people carefully rolled out a special device, placing it at the statue's base, replacing the original position of Lady Liberty.
Although most on the island couldn't see the preparations happening above, at this moment, everyone knew the long-awaited experiment was finally about to begin!
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Chapter 55: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky!
"Dear viewers, we meet again."
"Today… my goodness, Superman is really here."
"Wait… unbelievable! He lifted the Statue of Liberty with ease! What is he doing?"
"Oh, I see. Looks like the experiment is about to start."
"What kind of incredible experiment would attract Superman himself?"
Let's wait and see!
At this moment, nearly the entire world's attention was focused here—the ultimate spotlight.
When the large temporary screens around the base of the Statue of Liberty lit up, a peculiar, slightly plump figure appeared, floating with four metallic tentacles behind him.
This drew attention from across the globe.
"Ladies and gentlemen…"
Even Dr. Otto felt slightly nervous.He had never imagined that Superman's promised spotlight would be like this… a literal global spotlight.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and viewers at home!"
"Tonight is a very important moment for me. First, I want to thank my wife for her unwavering support and companionship over the past ten years."
Dr. Otto looked at his wife Rose with deep affection as he spoke.
"Secondly, I want to thank Wakanda for their generous support and sponsorship…"
"Most importantly, I want to thank Superman for his tremendous help. Without him, this experiment that could potentially change humanity's future would not be possible…"
As he spoke, Dr. Otto waved at Peter, still holding the massive Statue of Liberty aloft with one hand, expressing his gratitude.
The camera cut to Peter at the perfect moment.
He didn't pretend indifference. One hand held the 200+ ton statue, the other waved at the camera.
Though due to his bio-field, viewers might not clearly see his smile, there was no doubt: at this moment, Peter was a true world-class superstar.
"No wonder a certain world-destroying citizen from China fears online bullying. This feeling of commanding such a vast audience… is really… strange."
"I can be Superman, I can be from my homeland—but I will never be stopped by anything."
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Peter reminded himself: he was neither just Superman nor merely a citizen—maybe both, depending on his mood.
"Now, please witness a moment that will go down in history!"
The camera cut back to Dr. Otto, who confidently declared the experiment would begin immediately.
…
After placing all the necessary equipment, the aircraft took off again and hovered.
On the stage, only Dr. Otto, his wife, and a few essential operators remained.
The scene fell silent.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for the historic moment that would change the future.
"Earth, fasten your seatbelts—we are about to launch!"
Otto stood before the new device, nearly twice as large as before, smiling with anticipation.
Next, one of the metal tentacles withdrew a rare tritium element, larger than what Oscorp had sponsored last time, about the size of a pigeon egg.
At Wakanda's technological level, producing tritium was no longer difficult.
A precise and stable metal tentacle placed the tritium at the center of the device.
Without hesitation, Otto pressed the laser ignition switch.
The experiment began almost identically to the previous attempts—but this time, the audience wouldn't leave early, nor would there be unexpected issues.
Buzz… buzz…
Multiple high-powered laser beams struck the tritium precisely.
In an instant, a star-like beam of light erupted.
The tritium's intensity increased severalfold, nearly filling the interior of the device.
Like a newborn star rising, its brilliance outshone all surrounding lights, instantly illuminating the entire island.
Night appeared as bright as day.
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