Lin Feng, of course, obtained the data on the Iron Armor through connections with the Department of Defense. After Tony Stark gave the Mark II to his friend Colonel Rhodes, it was no longer a secret.
The various designs of the armor, including the Intelligent Assistance System, were all thoroughly studied by major American arms dealers; it was hardly a secret.
Tony Stark's previous reluctance to hand over the armor was also due to this reason.
But the problem was, their reverse engineering obviously only went so far. If other things could be replicated with money, including the materials of the armor itself and various new technologies, they could barely produce a shoddy imitation.
However, the Cold Fusion Reactor was completely beyond their capabilities.
According to the normal progress of technological development, humans might not be able to master this for hundreds of years. It was only achieved thanks to Tony Stark's super brain.
It was entirely due to the protagonist's halo!
And others couldn't even dream of reverse engineering it, let alone trying to copy it.
So the project stalled. Without the Arc Reactor to provide power, what difference was there between this and ordinary Exoskeleton Armor? No difference! The only difference was that it was far more expensive.
Using other energy sources, with such limited space, they couldn't get it to work. Obadiah tried every trick in the book to replicate a substandard version of the Iron Monger, but he couldn't solve the Arc Reactor problem, which was the core issue.
But Lin Feng wasn't worried. He might not have a protagonist's halo, but his subordinates all had villain halos.
Supervillains under the influence of the villain halo, before they died, could even shine brighter than the protagonists under the protagonist's halo.
So, after obtaining the War Machine, which would later become the Iron Patriot's data, Lin Feng immediately summoned Ivan Vanko.
"I wonder where the technology for this comes from?" Ivan Vanko asked Lin Feng, looking somewhat doubtful.
"This technology comes from Tony Stark, it's all derived from Tony Stark. I want you to create a mass-produced version of the Iron Soldier Legion, unmanned and with independent combat modules," Lin Feng said. "I want to reduce the cost while maintaining a considerable level of combat effectiveness."
Before, Ivan Vanko's creations were, at most, high-tech prosthetics, not true armor designed for a global audience. But this time was different; he was going to build real armor.
Hearing this request, Ivan Vanko almost blurted out, "Boss, are you planning a rebellion?"
"Do I need to prepare a yellow robe in advance?"
His brain even began calculating the success probability of such a rebellion.
If it were anyone else, he would have thought the person in front of him was insane, attempting a rebellion in the territory of the world's largest country. But if it was Lin Feng, there was perhaps a one percent chance of success.
After all, he didn't yet know what could harm his monster-like boss, but that didn't mean it didn't exist. He knew all too well the terrifying killing efficiency of the killing machines the US government possessed.
"Although I don't want to use Tony Stark's technology, since it's your request, Boss, I can only agree. But Boss, what level of combat strength are you looking for? You know, the strength of the armor largely depends on the technology and materials used. If it's too shoddy, the combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced," Ivan Vanko said.
He had actually wanted to build this armor for a long time, but lacked the necessary technical know-how.
His Arc Reactor's theoretical basis came from the technical blueprints his father left behind. However, a suit of armor required more than just an Arc Reactor; those areas were his knowledge blind spots.
He spent this time constantly learning.
On the original timeline, he obtained the War Machine's technical data from Hammer Industries, which allowed him to successfully develop his Iron Soldier technology.
He was already strong, but Tony Stark was even more terrifying. He was the true chosen one, capable of forging an unprecedented path.
"The standard... let's use the standard for fighting aliens," Lin Feng said.
Ivan Vanko's gaze at Lin Feng became even stranger. He said, "Boss, you don't have to pull my leg like that. There are no aliens in our world."
He suspected that Lin Feng might actually want to revolt on the North American continent.
Was it really like the Chinese novel he had been reading lately?
Heaven is dead, and the Yellow Heaven shall rise? That was too absurd.
Hearing this, Lin Feng laughed and said, "Ivan, you've seen my body data, right? Do you really think the world is what you imagine it to be? There are not only werewolves and vampires in this world, but also aliens. In a little over two years, they're going to invade Earth, understand?"
Ivan Vanko's expression immediately changed upon hearing this. He didn't question Lin Feng's source of information; given Lin Feng's strength and status, there was no need to deceive him, absolutely no need.
He immediately became nervous as well. Although he was a supervillain, as a human, he naturally knew which side to stand on when facing aliens.
Ivan Vanko's hatred was only directed at Tony Stark; he didn't care about anyone else. If the humans of Earth were finished, if the aliens occupied the Earth, he would be finished too.
There's no Russian equivalent of "When the nest is overturned, no egg is left unbroken," but there's similar ancient wisdom, which he understood very well.
This time, it was preparation to fight against an invasion, and Ivan Vanko immediately became much more proactive.
And just after sending off Ivan Vanko, Lin Feng saw a giant rainbow descend directly from the sky and land within the Lin Technologies industrial park from the glass curtain wall behind him.
"Bifrost?" Lin Feng was stunned. Thor hadn't appeared on Earth for quite some time; he'd almost forgotten about him.
He thought for a moment. In the original story, it seemed Thor had smashed the Bifrost, and it took a long time to repair.
So, it's fixed now?
Lin Feng remembered that Thor hadn't been to Earth for a long time and had even lost his girlfriend.
But since Thor was on Earth, why wasn't he looking for his girlfriend? Why was he coming to him first?
The sudden appearance of Thor immediately set the security system of the Lin Technologies industrial park into overdrive. Armed personnel immediately surrounded Thor.
But at a critical moment, Lin Feng stopped them, preventing a conflict.
After inviting Thor to his super-large penthouse mansion within the industrial park, Lin Feng spoke, "Your Excellency Thor, I wonder what brings you here today?"
"To drink with you," Thor replied. "Last time, I needed your help to defeat the Destroyer Armor. Didn't I say I'd treat you to drinks? We had a problem with the Bifrost in Asgard, so I hadn't been back to Earth. It was recently repaired, so I came to fulfill my promise right away."
Lin Feng eyed Thor suspiciously, wondering if he'd simply wanted to drink and had traveled all the way from Asgard for that reason.
However, he did remember that it was indeed a thing.
"This is our Asgardian Godly Wine, usually only served to our best friends," Thor said, producing a uniquely designed bottle.
Lin Feng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Asgard truly lived up to its reputation as a deeply rooted civilization of the Asgardian Gods; even the bottle itself was a magical artifact.
Yes, he could sense the magic emanating from it.
"Alright, in that case, I won't refuse your generosity," Lin Feng said, a bit tempted. He too wanted to know what made this Asgardian Godly Wine so special.
Thor immediately poured the Godly Wine into the provided glasses. A wave of intoxicating aroma filled the air, and Lin Feng could sense a slight fluctuation of energy within it.
Without hesitation, he took a sip. Immediately, he felt a warmth spread throughout his body, and a surge of energy flowed into his limbs and bones, transforming into pure magical energy.
"Excellent wine!"
Lin Feng exclaimed.
Thor looked at Lin Feng with a hint of surprise. The Godly Wine he brought wasn't simple; it was brewed using a secret recipe passed down for many years in Asgard. It contained a vast amount of energy. Ordinary people would immediately pass out and their bodies would be overwhelmed by the energy after just one sip.
Yet, Lin Feng remained composed. His physical strength was undoubtedly extraordinary.
Thor didn't stand on ceremony and drank as well.
The two of them, one cup after another, chatted and drank. They drank until late at night. There was an unknown amount of Godly Wine in the bottle; it seemed inexhaustible.
Eventually, Thor was the first to succumb and passed out. Even for him, a god, it was a bit too much.
Lin Feng, on the other hand, was just getting into the groove, only slightly tipsy.
Lin Feng stretched lazily. His magic had increased by a tenth this afternoon. This Godly Wine was indeed extraordinary. The Asgardian Gods consumed this kind of divine substance every day; no wonder they evolved into gods.
In his eyes, the difference between the Asgardian Gods and Earthlings was merely a difference in the degree of evolution.
Lin Feng had someone help the drunken Thor to rest, then opened his diary and began today's entry.
It was already late at night, so Lin Feng quickly started writing his diary; he couldn't miss an update.
Today, Thor came from Asgard to drink with me. The Godly Wine of Asgard was truly extraordinary; not only was it delicious, but it could also increase one's strength. What a great thing. I wonder if there's a way to get more from Thor.
However, it was so funny how Thor couldn't even walk after getting drunk!
I suddenly thought of the famous scene of the two brothers being tossed around by Hulk.
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