"How Destructive the Hulk Really Is." In the forum, a new post appeared without warning, instantly capturing massive attention and drawing in readers within minutes.
The post offered a comprehensive analysis of the Hulk's combat prowess and destructive capacity. It also compiled multiple GIFs extracted from scenes where the Hulk had previously appeared. The nickname given to him by the citizens of Terra, the undisputed leader of the demolition brigade, was clearly no exaggeration.
The first recorded appearance of the Hulk occurred aboard Fury's aircraft carrier, where Dr. Banner transformed. In that moment, he casually smashed through enormous steel pillars, wrecking countless internal structures of the vessel. He leapt onto the deck and, with a single strike, destroyed a cutting-edge fighter cockpit, something that ordinary people couldn't even dent by touch, shattered effortlessly by him.
Falling from an altitude of over ten thousand meters? Nothing happened to him at all.
Facing the Chitauri, a single punch was enough to block a massive Chitauri leviathan. His power exploded outward, terrifying in every sense of the word.
Jumping dozens of meters into the air, tearing Chitauri soldiers apart with his bare hands, reinforced concrete beneath his grip was no different from flour.
There were pictures. There was proof. The destruction he caused alone surpassed that of the Chitauri invasion itself. If one didn't already know he was human, it would be hard not to suspect he was some infiltrator planted by the purple monster.
With images and text combined, the post analyzed the dangers of the Hulk with sharp, persuasive reasoning. In fact, just from the number of times the Avengers displayed fear toward him, everything was clear. Once Dr. Banner transformed, he became an entity that irritated everyone.
Rogers stood no chance at all. Black Widow and Barton could be taken down with a single casual slap. Yet, despite all this, no one truly disliked him.
"Although Tony's suit is powerful, I think its greatest advantage is mobility and firepower."
"But can firepower even count against the Hulk? His defense is insanely tough."
"Back then, a swarm of Chitauri bombarded him nonstop, and he didn't even flinch."
"If it's about mobility, it doesn't have to be Tony or the Hulk."
"Veronica? Who's that supposed to be?"
"That name sounds like a girl. Is there a female Hulk now?"
"Bro, your imagination is running wild."
"My God, at a critical moment like this, Hulk still has this issue…"
"Ultron truly mastered the psychology of the Avengers. He knows exactly how to break them."
"Everyone has weaknesses. But this time is different from last time. This time, everyone is finally united."
Many expressed doubts about Tony's independent operation. However, Tony still directly called out to Veronica. Clearly, this was something specifically designed to restrain the Hulk.
Countless eyes fixed on the screen, eager to see who, or what, it really was, especially the Director of the Administration Bureau, who stared intently without blinking.
From their perspective, if the Hulk could truly be restrained, even more powerful extraterrestrial beings might be subdued as well. Such a breakthrough would be a massive strategic advantage for the Federation's future.
[On the city streets, a row of armored vehicles sped toward the incident site. Suddenly, a shadow flashed past, and screams erupted. The people in the armored vehicles had no time to react.]
["We need support!!" Panicked shouts echoed through the streets, explosions ringing out nonstop.]
[The Hulk suddenly leapt onto one of the armored vehicles. With a single pull, he tore off the hood as if it were paper.]
"The Hulk's pants are really ridiculously stretchy!"
"The absolute gospel for plus-size men and women!"
"The Hulk is basically invincible at this point!"
"How are Tony and Veronica supposed to take him down?"
"He's gone completely berserk, just a walking skyscraper smasher!"
"Huh?! What is that in the sky?!"
"What the hell is that?!"
"Veronica?!"
[On the horizon, Tony flew at full speed, accompanied by an enormous formation of suits. As Tony advanced, the massive armored group suddenly disintegrated mid-flight into countless independent parts.]
[Each component detached separately, then they swarmed toward Tony and rapidly assembled around him. Simultaneously, a cluster of steel spheres sprayed streams of energy, hurtling toward the city at even greater speeds.]
The viewers were stunned.
"What is that?!"
"Is that… armor?!"
"Holy damn, fusion evolution?!"
"Damn it! My nerves are shot, this feels like Tony's ultimate killer move!"
"Wait, didn't Dr. Banner say Veronica was co-developed by him and Tony? So this must be that thing!"
"No full view yet, can't judge!"
The appearance of this mysterious creation sent excitement surging through the audience.
[Inside the city, armored forces surrounded the Hulk, guns locked onto him. Fortunately, most civilians had already evacuated, so the overall damage hadn't reached catastrophic levels, yet. The streets were riddled with craters, and numerous vehicles had been torn apart by the Hulk's rampage.]
[With a deafening roar, he charged toward the official forces.]
["BACK! BACK!!"]
["Retreat! It's too dangerous!"]
[The soldiers retreated in panic.]
[The Hulk kicked a police car into the air, sending several combatants spinning through the sky.]
[Just as he was about to crush a fallen soldier, a red-silver armored plate descended from the sky, piercing straight into the ground before him to forcibly block his movement. Instantly, countless armored swords rained down.]
[In a thunderous explosion, the armored plates embedded themselves around the Hulk. The internal mechanical structures are activated, and blue lightning chains burst out to link the plates together. Components bounced outward and rapidly interlocked. Buckle after buckle snapped into place.]
[The Hulk immediately sensed he was being sealed. He tried to dash toward an opening, but a violent electric current slammed him back. Finally, a massive tent-like containment device sealed completely around him, towering on the ground.]
The enormous, thick armor stunned everyone witnessing it. The chat froze for a split second before erupting with unprecedented enthusiasm.
"What kind of thing is that?! That's insane!"
"Damn! Is this really something Dr. Banner and Tony developed together?!"
"I don't believe it, this reeks of secret development!"
"Hulk: I treated you like a brother, and you were scheming against me the whole time?!"
"This is way better than Fury's old glass prison!"
"Did that literally drop from a satellite?!"
"The sword-drop sequence was insanely cool!"
"The Hulk is seriously in trouble now…"
"With this containment system, what is there to be afraid of?"
"When the time comes, add another layer of confinement, let's see what he can do then!"
At Essen Heavy Industries Group, Astor and his colleagues stared at the massive tent-like containment on the screen.
"I… finally understand the gap between us and Tony," Astor muttered bitterly.
"It's not just technology anymore; it's about imagination and ideas. Who could've designed something this absurdly perfect? If I had this project, I'd only think about killing or knocking him out with brute force. But this, this flawlessly integrates attack and defense. Tony's vision of arming the entire world… he's already making it happen."
"So fearsome..." Astor's expression grew increasingly complex.
After a long pause, he sighed heavily. "I still don't understand how this structure assembles and links. It looks logical, but the complexity is terrifying… yet it closes perfectly. Look here, don't the sealed joints between these swords resemble antique locks?"
Everyone's eyes lit up. "You're right, very similar! Once locked, it's nearly impossible to unlock!"
But Astor shook his head again. "The lock is purely mechanical. I suspect it uses super-magnetic attraction combined with discharge technology and multiple energy linkages."
Finally, a trace of despair crossed his face. "We may not even be able to reproduce one of those armored plates..."
The entire office fell into silence.
"I wonder whether the Immortal Warrior has awakened knowledge from this part of history..."
Inside the Administration, the Director and expert team stared at the containment device on the screen, sighing in relief. Being able to detain the Hulk suggested that even greater destructive forces could be contained in the future.
The astrophysicist Hawking spoke gravely: "Director, I suggest we reverse-engineer this device immediately."
The Director's heart stirred. "You're right. Even if we can't replicate the original, a half-effective clone would be a breakthrough."
He nodded repeatedly as several military-industrial tycoons' eyes burned with excitement, and orders were quietly dispatched.
Johan chuckled softly. "Tony is truly fascinating. The Mark-42 was called an anti-Tony armor; then this one might as well be called the anti-Hulk device."
Kasey smiled faintly. "That name isn't very accurate; it might not have been designed solely for the Hulk."
The Director wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The Hulk's destructive power had finally met its match. This was… genuinely good news.
But at that moment, Xiaotian suddenly pointed at the screen in panic. "Damn it! The Hulk is breaking through!"
[After trapping the Hulk, it lay quietly on the street. Suddenly...]
[Bang! A violent quake erupted from inside as a massive fist imprint bulged outward from the surface of the containment device. The entire street shook violently.]
[Accompanied by the furious roar of the Hulk, the entire device was battered from within, fist marks blooming across its surface one after another. Armed men patrolling with guns quickly retreated in panic, while civilians ran out in terror.]
[Amid the continuous crashing sounds, thick dust billowed endlessly into the air. Under the overwhelming force of the impacts, the enormous steel device shattered the ground into fragments and rapidly began to sink into the street itself.]
At the Training Ground, Kasey and the others stared in horror at the containment device that was sinking rapidly into the earth. Kasey's legs trembled uncontrollably. He was fearless on ordinary days, but now, he was truly terrified.
"Damn! I didn't feel much when the Hulk punched the Chitauri monster before… But now... This is a whole different level!" When Kasey imagined himself trapped inside that device, he felt suffocation closing in. Yet the Hulk, with only his fists, had blasted countless punch marks into the entire structure.
Louis muttered dully, "Bro, if you punched this thing even once, your bones would be shattered."
The moment Louis finished speaking, he realized something was wrong. He quickly covered his head, but instead of hitting him, Kasey said in despair, "It wouldn't shatter my bones… I just don't even have the courage to punch this thing at all."
Elenora rubbed her sore eyes and stared in horror, "Is the Hulk attacking underground like this? He's directly changing the structure of the concrete pavement!"
Aldice's face turned pale. "This is terrifying… If the Terra Federation ever provokes him… There will be nothing we can do to stop him!"
Everyone's expressions changed drastically once more. This was the truly terrifying part.
In the Human Potential Development Organization, Ashton and Kayden watched the roaring Hulk. They stared at the containment device, now full of cracks and dents, their faces pale.
Ashton exclaimed, "In terms of pure combat power, the Hulk was the strongest among all the mutants at that time! Of course, Wanda doesn't count; her abilities are different."
Kayden nodded, excitement flickering in her eyes. "I feel the Hulk is even more powerful than the Extremis virus. Killian, even at his peak with the perfected virus, was no match for the Hulk."
The researchers behind them all nodded in agreement. The difference was obvious; they weren't even on the same level. The Hulk could probably tear Killian apart several times over, leaving no time for regeneration.
[Dust filled the sky as the massive device finally sank completely underground, with the Hulk's roar echoing endlessly. Just as the combatants prepared to advance…]
[Boom! A sudden explosion erupted. The ground nearby violently bulged upward, and the Hulk burst out from underground in a violent eruption, smashing through the earth.]
[The enraged Hulk frantically hammered at the surrounding cars, and a woman inside one of them screamed in terror.]
[Seeing this, nearby soldiers opened fire on the Hulk without hesitation, but the bullets proved ineffective. Instead, the Hulk turned and roared, terrifying the soldiers into retreat.]
[Suddenly, a gigantic battle armor several meters tall crashed onto the street. Its massive form looked bloated and heavy, yet the power within was unmistakable. Crimson exterior, steel plates crackling with electric arcs, and various devices symbolizing overwhelming torque, majestic and intimidating.]
[The arm components followed and locked firmly into place. The helmet visor snapped shut, and Tony's voice rang out from within the armor: "Alright, everyone, pay attention! Clear out of the area!"]
Viewers in the broadcast, seeing this colossal armor, went completely silent. Their minds blanked, hearts pounding in their chests. In the very next instant, countless voices erupted across the Federation.
"Holy crap! That armor is HUGE!"
"I get it now! The containment device was just the setup; this giant armor is the real star!"
"My God! I'm losing my mind with excitement!"
"It looks ridiculously powerful!"
"It's the same size as the Hulk!"
"Tony just went in wearing a suit earlier, look now! This is his NEW armor mode!"
"Suit inside a suit?!"
"Unbeatable!"
"I thought that earlier thing was meant to restrain the Hulk, but THIS is the real deal!"
"I remember a machine from an old memory, called a Gundam suit! Tony's new gear is way stronger than that!"
"This thing is definitely built to fight the Hulk, right?"
"Absolutely! Haha, I'm dying of laughter, Tony really is developing gear specifically to fight his own teammate!"
"Since it's made for the Hulk, let's call it the Anti-Hulk Armor!"
"Didn't Tony say he was searching for the Hulk? Anti-Hulk Armor confirmed!"
"The Anti-Hulk Armor is actually pretty cool, don't you think?"
"Hey, is that a cute girl talking upstairs?"
The appearance of the Anti-Hulk Armor instantly ignited chaos in the chat.
A brand-new armor form, absolutely electrifying. Some manufacturers immediately ordered their factories into full production. The Anti-Hulk Armor would definitely be a top-seller!
Within Norland Heavy Industries Group, Chief Engineer Guerino stared at the armor in stunned confusion, struggling to process what he saw.
"H-He… this armor is still powered by that Ark reactor?" a partner behind him asked solemnly. "Chief, netizens have already named it the Anti-Hulk Armor. No new energy outlet is visible; still the same Ark reactor as before."
Guerino was shaken. "That means the Ark reactor, using the new element, can power something THIS massive?"
The others nodded slowly, equally stunned. Guerino massaged his temples.
"I always thought it could only support that small suit. I never imagined it could drive something this huge. The importance of the new element must be reevaluated."
But even now, research into the new element remained fragmented. Without higher authorities' backing, his own calculations indicated that continued development would be impossible; the cost was simply too high.
He sighed. "Let's see how powerful this Anti-Hulk Armor really is. Big doesn't necessarily mean strong…"
[On the street, Hulk's attention was drawn to the Anti-Hulk Armor. He turned his head and roared at Tony.]
[Tony raised his left hand calmly. "Listen to me, that woman is manipulating you. You are stronger than her. Smarter than her. You are Bruce Banner."]
[The Hulk ignored him completely and roared even more violently.]
[Tony hurriedly tried to soothe him. "Alright, alright, let's not talk about little Banner…"]
[Suddenly, Hulk ripped a car from the ground and hurled it at Tony. The Anti-Hulk Armor, bulky as it was, performed monstrously. Tony reached out and caught the flying vehicle with ease.]
[But Hulk immediately followed up with a brutal punch to the car's chassis, shattering the metal and blasting Tony backward.]
"Ouch! That punch felt like it hit my organs directly!"
"Hey, no exaggeration, if that punch hit me, I wouldn't even have time to scream!"
"The Anti-Hulk Armor is cute and bulky…"
"But Hulk's eyes are still red, he's completely insane!"
"The Hulk is terrifying…"
[Tony was blasted across half the block. Chaos erupted as cars were crushed and scattered everywhere.]
[Emergency brakes screeched violently, and Tony finally stabilized himself with thrusters. The jets beneath his feet erupted with intense energy, and he surged forward, grabbing the Hulk by the neck and slamming him into the ground.]
[Under the force, the concrete shattered. The entire street was torn open by deep trenches. The Hulk kicked Tony hard, sending him flying again. Tony tumbled across the rubble, but the Hulk roared and charged after him like a rampaging beast.]
[Tony suddenly lifted the Hulk into the air, unleashing palm energy. The Hulk smashed straight through a delivery truck. Tony descended from the sky, the impact shaking the ground repeatedly. A massive weapon module ejected from his right arm.]
[Just as he prepared to strike, Hulk surged up from the tilted ground and slammed Tony into the air again. The enormous force nearly collapsed an entire house.]
[Thrusters ignited simultaneously to stabilize Tony mid-air, but before he could land, Hulk leaped up and stomped both feet onto Tony, unleashing a frenzy of destruction.]
[Tony groaned, "Alright! That was a dirty sneak attack! You're a real jerk, Banner!"]
[Raging with terrifying fury, Hulk pressed down with his massive hands, becoming destructive claws, ripping apart the armor plates piece by piece! Tony's arm was nearly torn off, and multiple damage alerts flashed across his helmet HUD. The left arm was almost completely disabled.]
"Damn it… this is a true destroyer!"
"This demolition speed is insane!"
"I still feel like Hulk and Banner are the same person, aren't they?"
"The angrier the Hulk gets, the stronger he becomes!"
"Tony's being crushed to pieces!"
"Holy hell, this is insane!"
[On the screen, just as Tony's body was about to be dismantled, the broken arm suddenly rotated automatically, erupting in a burst of energy from the palm, blasting Hulk several blocks away. He crashed through countless vendor stalls.]
[Tony finally regained his balance and stood up. The left arm of his armor was completely crushed by wreckage and unusable.]
[Tony said helplessly, "Veronica… send me an arm."]
[Not far away, the Veronica armed platform hovered in midair. A new left arm module launched instantly, flying straight toward Tony. The damaged part shattered and detached automatically, and the new arm snapped firmly into place, completing full assembly in seconds.]
[Meanwhile, Hulk was already roaring again and charging forward at an even more terrifying speed.]
[Tony's left arm remained only half assembled.]