Sir, I've received an anonymous email," Jarvis's voice rang out.
"Read it."
"Tony Stark, if you want to save James Rhodes, come to XXXX... I'll be waiting for you." Jarvis read it clearly and methodically.
"Damn it!"
Tony Stark slammed his fist on the table. Ever since the Patriot armor attacked the President, Tony Stark had been either experimenting in his Laboratory or searching for Rhodes's whereabouts, vaguely worried about what might happen. He hadn't expected Rhodes to actually be captured.
He didn't need to guess; it had to be the Mandarin's doing.
"Sir, Electro is here to visit. Shall I let him in?" Jarvis hadn't finished speaking.
"Let him in," Tony Stark calmly said, looking up at Jarvis.
Electro walked into the Laboratory, looking at Tony Stark expressionlessly.
"Although I don't know why you're here, you must have an important clue," Tony Stark said calmly.
"Yes, the Mandarin I caught was just a down-on-his-luck actor."
"Wait," Tony Stark quickly interrupted, frowning as he asked, "The Mandarin giving speeches was actually an actor?"
"Yes," Electro nodded.
"Oh my god, that's disgusting. He made me look like a fool, getting angry at an actor." Tony Stark felt extremely embarrassed.
"One of their plans is to eliminate the President, and the other is to deal with you," Electro said, looking at the iron man armors around him.
"Eliminate me?" Tony Stark showed a playful smile. "It seems I need to pour some Water on these smoking guys to cool their enthusiasm."
Electro ignored Tony Stark's playful expression and continued, "Based on the authenticity of the information provided by the actor Trevor Slattery, there's a person named Aldrich. Do you know him?"
"Yes, I found some information about him, like his company, but I haven't been able to find where he's hiding recently." Tony Stark nodded and continued, "Are you trying to say he's my opponent?"
"On my way here, I met Super V, who said Extremis Soldiers seem to have gained even more powerful abilities. Beyond high temperature, they've also acquired Super Powers like Fire and lightning."
"Super Powers!" Tony Stark's pupils contracted slightly, then he stopped Electro, who was about to speak, saying, "Your words have given me some inspiration."
Tony Stark began operating the screen in the Laboratory, while Electro watched him silently.
"Based on the characteristics of Extremis, self-healing, high temperature, and regeneration from severed limbs, if my data isn't wrong," Tony Stark muttered to himself, "perhaps Super Powers are indeed possible, especially the ability of Fire, which is definitely compatible with Extremis."
"But, with the addition of various Super Powers, there might be deviations in stability."
Tony Stark's eyes widened even more, even showing some eagerness.
"If that's the case, perhaps..." A glint of excitement flashed in Tony Stark's eyes... After receiving the anonymous email, Tony Stark decided to personally go to the designated location to find Rhodes's whereabouts. He wore his iron man armor, taking calm and decisive steps towards his destination.
The address in the email was in an abandoned industrial area, which had now been occupied by Extremis Soldiers. A large group of Extremis Soldiers, emitting scorching heat, prepared to confront Tony Stark.
"Extremis Soldiers, listen to my command! Deal with Tony Stark and let him taste our power!" an Extremis Soldier ordered, and the other soldiers launched their attacks.
Scorching Fire erupted from the Extremis Soldiers, forming raging flames that surged towards Tony Stark. Their bodies were covered in Extremis, making their self-healing and high-temperature abilities even more potent.
Tony Stark stood firm, the iron man armor's defense system quickly deploying, forming an impenetrable shield. He knew the capabilities of the Extremis Soldiers and had to be even more cautious in dealing with them.
"Come on, let me see how hot your Fire is!" Tony Stark said disdainfully, steadfastly facing the Extremis Soldiers' attacks.
The scorching Fire collided with the iron man armor's shield, creating a huge roar. Although the Fire was incredibly hot, Tony Stark's armor continued to operate stably in the high-temperature environment, maintaining its powerful defense.
However, facing so many Extremis Soldiers, Tony also knew that relying solely on defense wasn't enough. He needed an effective strategy to defeat these soldiers and rescue the captured Rhodes.
Tony Stark suddenly counterattacked, firing a syringe from his iron man armor at one of the Extremis Soldiers. The syringe accurately hit its target, releasing a special agent.
"What is this?" The Extremis Soldier hit by the syringe raised his hand in confusion, then realized his Extremis ability seemed to have disappeared.
"It seems my guess was right!" Tony Stark's joy was evident as he continued to fire syringes, spreading the agent to more Extremis Soldiers.
As the Extremis was suppressed, the Extremis Soldiers' high-temperature abilities gradually decreased, and their self-healing effects were no longer as rapid. They began to feel weak, losing their former dominance.
"No! We cannot lose!" an Extremis Soldier roared, but he was already unable to resist Tony Stark's offensive.
Tony Stark seized the opportunity to launch an even more fierce attack, using the iron man armor's weapon system to defeat all the remaining Extremis Soldiers.
"Game over," Tony Stark said coldly, looking at the fallen Extremis Soldiers.
Just as Tony Stark was about to inquire about Rhodes's whereabouts, a fierce Fire attacked him, and Tony Stark immediately maneuvered his armor away.
Boom!
Tony Stark quickly dodged the fierce Fire, which carried a scorching heat, instantly raising the surrounding temperature. He watched the two Extremis Soldiers opposite him, Eric Savin and Ellen Brandt, with a solemn gaze.
"It seems you are not ordinary Extremis Soldiers," Tony Stark said calmly, simultaneously adjusting the iron man armor's combat mode.
"We are Aldrich's enforcers. No one can stop us from completing our mission." Eric Savin curled his lips into a sinister smile. They were advanced Super-Powered Extremis Soldiers born from experiments, possessing powerful Fire abilities, and their threat was not to be underestimated.
Tony Stark did not want to escalate the battle in this area. He knew there were many innocent workers and civilians in the industrial zone, and if the battle spiraled out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable. He had to quickly subdue these two Extremis Soldiers, find Rhodes, and leave.
"I don't want to be your enemy, but you have chosen the wrong path." Tony Stark's voice was firm and calm. He did not underestimate his opponents, as they were both powerful enemies transformed by Extremis.
Eric Savin and Ellen Brandt ignored Tony's words and launched their offensive, spraying Fire at Tony Stark again.
Tony Stark flexibly dodged the Fire attacks, while also firing a series of laser beams from his armor. Lasers and Fire intertwined in the air, creating a spectacular sight, but both sides were giving their all.
"Sir, be careful!" Jarvis's voice rang in Tony's earpiece, warning him of the surrounding situation.
Eric Savin suddenly released even more powerful Fire, forming a vortex of flames, preparing to trap Tony within it. Ellen Brandt, using the cover of the Fire, tried to approach Tony for close-quarters combat.
Facing such powerful Fire abilities, Tony Stark decided to demonstrate his newly developed weapon system for dealing with Extremis Soldiers. He pressed a button on his armor, and the iron man armor's back opened, revealing a huge jet device.
"Watch this!" Tony Stark shouted, controlling the jet device to spray a powerful air current towards Eric Savin.
The air current instantly engulfed the Fire vortex, sweeping Eric Savin into it. The control of the Fire lost its balance and then dissipated, leaving Eric in a temporary state of disarray.
Seizing this opportunity, Tony Stark quickly switched targets, rushing towards Ellen Brandt, who was trying to approach him. He controlled the armor's fists, releasing lasers and energy beams, engaging in a fierce battle with Ellen Brandt.
The battle was exceptionally fierce, with both sides exchanging blows, neither gaining a clear advantage. Ellen Brandt's Fire abilities were formidable, but Tony Stark's iron man armor's defense was also exceptionally strong, allowing him to maintain an advantage.
"I won't let you hurt anyone else!" Tony Stark stood firm. He knew that behind him lay responsibility and duty, and he had to stop the Extremis Soldiers' conspiracy.
Tony Stark's battle with Ellen Brandt was exceptionally fierce, with lasers and Fire intertwining, creating a spectacular sight. The iron man armor's defense allowed Tony to withstand Ellen's Fire attacks, while he also continuously counterattacked, trying to defeat Ellen.
"You might as well surrender!" Ellen Brandt cackled, her Fire abilities constantly erupting, attempting to push Tony to his limits.
Tony Stark's gaze was firm. He knew that this battle was crucial, and victory meant Rhodes had a chance to be rescued. He adjusted his combat strategy, trying to find a breakthrough.
Suddenly, he had an idea, observing that Ellen Brandt's Fire abilities did not seem to be infinitely sustainable. He noticed that after each release of Fire, Ellen would have a brief pause, indicating her exhaustion.
"This is your weakness!" Tony Stark's heart stirred, and he decided to seize this moment.
When Ellen released Fire again, Tony used the iron man armor's speed and flexibility to quickly weave through the flames, finding a suitable moment to attack. He launched a series of precise laser attacks, targeting the areas where Ellen Brandt's stamina was most depleted.
"You can't escape!" Tony Stark shouted, simultaneously controlling the armor's fist to quickly deliver a fatal blow towards Ellen Brandt. Ellen tiredly tried to dodge, but her Fire attacks became less accurate and powerful, and Tony's offensive pushed her to her limits.
Ellen Brandt's Fire attacks gradually weakened. She was unable to resist Tony Stark's attacks and, after being hit, was sent flying by a punch, falling to the ground. At the same time, Eric Savin, seeing his comrade in trouble, also launched a Fire attack, attempting to provide cover for Ellen.
"You have already failed. There's no point in continuing," Tony Stark said with a resolute gaze, looking at Eric Savin, then turning to the fallen Ellen Brandt. He didn't want to prolong this battle, knowing that time was very important to him.
Flames raged, their light illuminating the entire abandoned industrial zone.
Erik Savin and Ellen Brandt burst into flames, like two gods of fire descending upon the world, their power astonishing.
"Sir, be careful!" Jarvis urgently warned Tony Stark, simultaneously analyzing the enemies' status and combat patterns.
Tony Stark took a deep breath, knowing this battle would be exceptionally difficult.
He adjusted the suit's energy distribution, maximizing the power to the shield system.
At the same time, he began to efficiently direct the battle with Jarvis.
"Jarvis, we need to find a breakthrough and devise a targeted tactic," Tony Stark remained calm during the fight, communicating with Jarvis.
"Based on data analysis, although they can generate powerful flames, there's a brief cooldown period after each release.
That's our window of opportunity to attack," Jarvis quickly calculated the enemies' attack patterns.
"Understood.
We need to counterattack quickly after they release their flames, not giving them a chance to breathe," Tony Stark's eyes were firm, ready to act according to Jarvis's guidance.
Erik Savin and Ellen Brandt's flame attacks grew increasingly fierce, a surging sea of fire threatening to engulf the entire industrial zone.
Tony Stark deftly dodged the flames, searching for an opening.
"Now!" Jarvis's voice rang out, and Tony Stark immediately seized the opportunity, accelerating towards Erik Savin.
He used the suit's speed and agility to weave through the flames, rapidly closing in on the enemy.
Erik Savin sensed the danger and tried to unleash even stronger flames, but Jarvis's analysis helped Tony accurately time his move.
Tony Stark punched Erik in the chest, simultaneously releasing a laser beam that knocked him to the ground.
Boom! A wave of heat swept through!
"One down," Tony Stark turned, preparing to face the remaining Ellen Brandt.
However, Ellen was not discouraged by her comrade's defeat; instead, she roared in fury, unleashing an even more intense flame attack.
She constantly changed her attack angles, trying to hit Tony.
"Ah!!!"
A torrent of raging flames surged towards the Iron Man suit.
Tony Stark activated his energy shield.
Boom!
Tony Stark gritted his teeth and held on.
Then he looked up, his gaze fixed on Ellen's every move, beginning to feel the increasing pressure.
The ferocious flames relentlessly pressed closer, making his movements difficult.
"Sir, watch for an opening!" Jarvis's voice reminded him again, simultaneously analyzing Ellen's flame attack patterns.
Ellen Brandt's flame attacks had a brief pause after each release, which became her weakness.
Tony Stark used the suit's speed, charging directly at Ellen Brandt the moment her flames paused.
"This time, I won't let you escape!" Tony Stark's eyes gleamed with determination.
He met the flames head-on, delivering a punch to Ellen Brandt's abdomen.
Ellen's flames immediately extinguished, and she was painfully sent flying backward, seemingly unable to continue fighting.
"Mission accomplished," Tony Stark sighed with relief, looking at the two unconscious Extremis super-soldiers on the ground, realizing this battle had been anything but easy.
"Sir, it's good to see you unharmed," Jarvis's voice was full of approval, pleased with his master's performance.
Tony Stark walked over to Ellen Brandt, looking at her unconscious form, and sighed deeply.
He understood that all of this was Aldrich Killian's conspiracy, and Ellen Brandt was merely a pawn they used as a sacrifice.
"We need to find Aldrich Killian and stop their plot," Tony Stark's gaze was resolute; he was determined to uncover the truth behind it all and put an end to it completely.
Just then, Tony Stark noticed the information panel on the right side of his suit.
"Sir, Ms. Potts is under attack, and the Iron Legion is engaging the enemy," Jarvis finished, quickly popping up a window in front of Tony Stark.
It showed a scene of a group of Extremis soldiers battling the Iron Legion protecting Pepper Potts.
And...
Tony Stark's eyes widened, staring intently at the man who appeared.
"Aldrich Killian! You finally showed yourself."
Tony Stark immediately piloted his Iron Man suit towards where Pepper Potts was attacked, simultaneously instructing Jarvis to prioritize protecting Pepper Potts above all else.
The blazing sun shone high, and a tense atmosphere hung over the city streets.
The Extremis soldiers, like envoys of fire, radiated high temperatures.
Wielding thermal weapons, they unleashed destructive heat waves indiscriminately.
In the distance, the Iron Legion suits formed a formation, ready to confront this high-temperature threat.
The Iron Man suits gathered tightly, with Pepper Potts as their primary protection point, preparing to meet the enemy's assault.
The Extremis soldiers, with insane smiles, approached step by step.
Equipped with thermal weapons capable of absorbing high temperatures, they sprayed scorching flames, wantonly burning down surrounding buildings.
The ground on the streets even melted into lava.
The Iron Man suits stood firmly in place, equipped with highly efficient shield systems, fending off the Extremis soldiers' heat wave attacks.
At the same time, the Iron Man suits activated their equipped syringes, preparing to shoot the Extremis soldiers at the opportune moment to inhibit their combat capabilities.
The battle began.
The Extremis soldiers, like demons from a sea of fire, rapidly closed in on the Iron Legion.
Their thermal weapons continuously spewed flames, attempting to break through the Iron Man suits' defensive line.
The Iron Man suits cooperated closely, launching counterattacks in concert.
One suit quickly dodged, evading a flame attack, then released a laser beam, knocking an Extremis soldier to the ground.
Simultaneously, another suit used high-speed maneuverability to successfully shoot an Extremis soldier, injecting the syringe into his body.
The moment the injected Extremis soldier was hit, his body visibly faltered, and then his high-temperature attacks weakened significantly, and the thermal weapon in his hand stopped spewing scorching flames.
Concentrate fire!
The Iron Man suits quickly adjusted their tactics, surrounding the inhibited Extremis soldier and launching an attack.
The inhibited Extremis soldier was quickly defeated under the Iron Man suits' encirclement, falling to the ground unable to fight further.
However, the other Extremis soldiers did not retreat because of this; they became even more frantic, unleashing flames in an attempt to destroy the Iron Man suits' defensive line.
One suit, while protecting Pepper Potts, was hit by more flames.
Its system overloaded, the shield system failed, and the suit's exterior began to deform.
The Iron Man suits, as if conscious, immediately intensified their protection of the damaged suit, while concentrating fire to take down another Extremis soldier.
The flames illuminated the entire battlefield as the Iron Man suits and the Extremis soldiers engaged in a fierce battle.
Both sides exchanged blows, neither giving an inch.
The Iron Man suits used high-speed maneuvers to deftly dodge the flame attacks, while simultaneously unleashing powerful laser attacks.
Although the Extremis soldiers radiated high temperatures, they were not super-powered Extremis soldiers and could not compare to Tony Stark's high-tech Iron Man suits.
In the battle, they gradually fell into a disadvantage.
The Iron Man suits quickly adjusted their tactics, scattering to surround the Extremis soldiers.
Suit after suit began to aim at each Extremis soldier, releasing the antidote from their syringe guns, hitting them.
The Extremis soldiers' high-temperature attacks immediately weakened, and they all fell powerlessly to the ground.
The Extremis soldiers were gradually pushed to the brink by the Iron Man suits; their resistance grew weaker and weaker.
Finally, after an intense battle, the last Extremis soldier was also defeated, falling to the ground.
"Well done, Iron Legion! Now is the time to capture Aldrich Killian," Tony Stark's voice rang out through the comms, full of praise, as he looked at Aldrich Killian standing not far from the Iron Legion on the display screen.
No sooner had he spoken.
Boom! Several Iron Man suits instantly lost their combat capability.
"What's going on!?"
Aldrich Killian stood to the side, his eyes filled with fanaticism and confidence.
"Tony Stark, your Iron Legion is destined to be my stepping stone!" Aldrich Killian's voice was full of mockery.
He raised his hand, which contained compressed flame energy, and unleashed a powerful heat wave towards an Iron Man suit.
The Iron Man suit emitted a piercing alarm, attempting to dodge the heat wave attack, but this high-temperature energy was almost unstoppable.
The scorching flames melted the suit's exterior, and the shield system began to collapse under the intense heat.
Pepper Potts, with a strong expression, composed herself, shielded behind an Iron Man suit.
"Pepper, hold on!" Tony Stark's anxious voice came from inside the suit.
He immediately remotely controlled an Iron Man suit to fly towards Aldrich Killian.
Aldrich Killian sneered, his flame energy gathering again in his hand.
He let out a piercing shriek and hurled the energy ball towards the approaching Iron Man suit.
Tony Stark tensely operated the suit, trying to dodge the energy ball's attack.
The suit's maneuverability allowed him to narrowly evade the dangerous blow at the last second, but the flames struck one side of his suit, causing a violent explosion.
There was no other way; Tony Stark could only control another suit.
"Ridiculous Tony Stark, you actually think you can stop me!" Aldrich Killian said mockingly, his eyes gleaming with a mad light.
Immediately after, another batch of Extremis soldiers appeared, continuously releasing heat waves and attacking the other Iron Man suits.
The Iron Man suits all sustained damage; their shield systems gradually collapsed under the high temperatures, and their body surfaces began to deform and melt.
"Damn it, how did these people get into the city in the first place? Why are there absolutely no clues?" Tony Stark was utterly bewildered, completely unable to understand why so many Extremis soldiers could appear in the city.
Logically, such a thing shouldn't happen.
Tony Stark took a deep breath, his eyes becoming resolute.
He began to think about how to defeat Aldrich Killian and the Extremis soldiers while also protecting Pepper Potts.
Aldrich Killian stood to the side, continuing to release heat waves, his smile growing even more fanatical.
He sensed the scent of victory, believing he had already gained control of the situation.
However, just then, an unexpected voice rang out: "It seems I'm a bit late."
A psychokinetic blast instantly shot towards Aldrich Killian.
Aldrich Killian looked up, then erupted in a burst of flames.
Boom!
...When the smoke cleared.
Aldrich Killian stared intently at the arriving superhero, saying disdainfully:
"Super V, you will be the first to become a trophy for the Extremis King!"
Under the scorching sun, the battle on the city streets intensified.
Aldrich's fanatical gaze met Andre's firm stare, their clash destined to ignite an immeasurable battle.
Aldrich raised both arms, flames igniting in his palms, forming two rotating fireballs.
He swiftly swung his arms, and the fireballs shot towards Andre, leaving a blurry fiery trail.
Andre's expression was calm; with a wave of his hand, a transparent shield condensed from psychokinesis instantly expanded, blocking the impact of the fireballs.
The flames exploded on the shield with a huge roar, and sparks flew everywhere.
"The heat and power of these flames are extraordinary, but I won't be scared by such small flames," Andre sneered, his eyes glowing slightly as psychokinetic energy rapidly condensed, forming a surging force.
Andre flicked his finger, and the psychokinetic energy condensed into an energy projectile, which shot rapidly towards Aldrich.
Aldrich did not retreat; he opened his mouth, inhaled, and flames condensed in his mouth, forming a sphere of fire.
He then spat it out, and the fireball collided violently with the energy projectile, erupting in a dazzling light.
Energy waves and flames intertwined, instantly igniting the surrounding air, creating a scorching hot zone.
Aldrich steadied himself, flames circulating within his body, forming a shield that firmly blocked the energy waves.
On the battlefield, cracks began to appear on the ground, and buildings swayed precariously under the impact of this energy.
The destructive power unleashed by their confrontation caused the entire urban area to tremble.
Andre was not satisfied with this; he continuously pushed his palms forward, and psychokinetic energy condensed into energy rays, cutting through space like sharp swords, striking towards Aldrich.
Aldrich dared not be careless; his body flickered rapidly, using the thrust of the flames to maneuver in the air, cleverly dodging the energy rays.
At the same time, while dodging, he continuously clapped his hands, and fire fragments flew, forming fiery barriers that blocked the energy rays.
At the intersection of flames and psychokinesis, the air seemed to ignite, and intense energy fluctuations distorted the surrounding scenery.
Andre was fearless, his eyes gleaming with excitement, constantly pushing the energy rays, attempting to break through Aldrich's defense.
Aldrich curled his lips into a mocking smile; he suddenly stopped dodging, clapped his hands together, and flames instantly condensed, forming a giant fireball.
"It seems you're still not strong enough," Aldrich sneered, he waved his arms, pushing the fireball towards the energy rays.
The fireball collided with the energy rays, immediately triggering a heaven-shaking explosion.
Scorching flames and powerful psychokinetic energy intertwined, space collapsed, and energy fluctuations swept in all directions, creating a terrifying scene.
The aftershocks of the explosion spread, flames raged, and scorching hot air currents whipped up a sky full of sparks.
Aldrich stood in the center of the flames, the flames on his body forming an indestructible protective barrier, blocking all the energy fluctuations.
On the other side, Andre also held his breath tightly, his entire body emitting a strong light, and shields continuously flickered around him, barely fending off the impact of the explosion.
The battle entered a brief stalemate; the collision of flames and psychokinesis created a chaotic scene.
Both were giving their all, unwilling to show weakness, their fighting spirit blazing like fire, each striving to find the other's weakness.
The aftershocks of the explosion gradually dissipated, and the battlefield regained clarity.
Aldrich's gaze fixed on Andre, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Not bad, you do have some strength, but it's far from enough," Aldrich's voice was cold; he once again condensed flames in his palm, preparing to launch the next wave of attack.
"Huh? What are you saying?" Andre looked annoyed at the other party's pretentious demeanor.
On the battlefield, smoke and dust filled the air, with ruins and broken walls; the recent explosion had left deep marks.
Aldrich's eyes shimmered with the light of flames; he once again raised his arms, two high-temperature fireballs converging in his palms.
This time, he did not rush to attack but quietly stared at Andre, as if waiting for the other party's next move.
Andre sensed the change in Aldrich's aura and dared not be careless.
His eyes glowed slightly, and psychokinetic energy gathered at his fingertips, forming a faint but exceptionally stable light.
His eyes were fixed on Aldrich, full of vigilance.
Suddenly, Aldrich took a step, flung out a fireball, and then his body, like a flame, rushed towards Andre.
His speed was extremely fast, instantly arriving in front of Andre, his fists striking down with scorching air currents.
"As expected, he's not simple," Andre nodded secretly in his heart, dodging the fireball.
Aldrich's flaming punch was no ordinary attack; it contained high-temperature energy capable of easily melting metal.
He dared not be the slightest bit careless, for he knew that this battle could not be underestimated.
Aldrich did not stop his attack; his body was like a phantom of fire, sometimes solid, sometimes ethereal, making him difficult to grasp.
His fists, palms, and knees—every part was a terrifying weapon, every swing carrying destructive power.
Andre's entire body glowed; his movements were agile and firm, sometimes dodging, sometimes parrying, and sometimes counterattacking.
His psychokinetic energy flowed at his fingertips, forming beams of light that sliced through the air like sharp swords, attempting to cut through Aldrich's fiery phantom.
Each clash between them erupted in dazzling light.
Their moves reached their limits, and the interplay of offense and defense created a breathtaking spectacle, causing onlookers to hold their breath.
Aldrich's flames constantly raged, sometimes transforming into rolling fireballs, sometimes into fiery blades that chopped and slashed.
And Andre's psychokinesis was also ever-changing, sometimes transforming into energy throwing knives, sometimes into solid energy shields.
On the city streets, sparks flew, energy fluctuations surged, and buildings collapsed one after another under their fierce duel.
The entire area fell into chaos and destruction, as if it had experienced the arrival of an apocalypse.
Aldrich let out a roar; his body transformed into a stream of fiery light, instantly breaking through Andre's defense and approaching him.
His fists erupted violently, flames and power merging to form a powerful explosive punch.
Andre's pupils contracted sharply; he had no time to react and could only take the powerful attack head-on.
His shield shattered instantly under Aldrich's fist, and the powerful impact sent him flying backward like a meteor.
"Ha, how's that?" Aldrich sneered; he didn't give Andre a chance to catch his breath, flames surged again, and his figure rapidly closed in.
Andre gritted his teeth; his body once again turned into a phantom, swiftly dodging Aldrich's flaming punch.
Then, he suddenly stopped, pushed his palms towards the ground, and the ground instantly cracked open, with a powerful surge of psychokinetic energy erupting from beneath the earth.
This energy surged like a tide, completely engulfing Aldrich.
He tried to dodge but found his body firmly bound by this energy.
"This is... psychokinetic confinement?" Aldrich exclaimed in astonishment.
He struggled desperately, but it was futile; he was trapped in place.
Andre gave a cold smile, his eyes filled with light.
He flicked his finger, and psychokinetic energy condensed into an energy beam, heading straight for Aldrich.
Aldrich's eyes widened; he felt the threat and struggled desperately to break free, but it was already too late.
The energy beam struck Aldrich, immediately causing a loud explosion, and the violent energy enveloped his entire being.
Andre then spread his psychokinetic energy outwards.
"Hmm?"
Aldrich's trace... Aldrich's figure vanished in the explosion, leaving behind a battlefield filled with smoke and dust.
Andre stood still, his eyes fixed on the site of the explosion, his heart full of vigilance.
Just then, suddenly, a dark figure rushed out of the smoke and dust, its speed almost imperceptible.
The dark figure instantly arrived beside Pepper Potts's escaping Iron Man suit; Aldrich's figure was revealed.
He grabbed the suit, tearing it apart with incredible strength, and dragged Pepper Potts out from inside.
"Ms. Potts! Why didn't you leave?" Andre's eyes darkened; he immediately realized the danger but was too late to stop it.
"Hmph, you actually didn't leave, is it because of Stark's Stark Tower, Pepper Potts?" Aldrich sneered, holding Pepper tightly.
"Release Ms. Potts!" a mechanical voice came from the suit, clearly controlled by artificial intelligence.
Several other Iron Man suits suddenly appeared around Aldrich; they all activated their weapon systems, aiming at Aldrich.
Andre flew over, his gaze firmly fixed on Aldrich, but he also couldn't help but notice the surrounding threats.
"Let go of me!" Pepper Potts screamed with all her might, struggling to break free from Aldrich's grasp.
"Hmph, it seems I have to retreat first," Aldrich sneered; he didn't entangle further.
His other hand erupted with a high-temperature flame, blasting at what was in front of him, then his figure vanished like smoke from the battlefield, rapidly moving away with Pepper Potts.
Andre wanted to pursue, but could only wave his hand to raise a psychokinetic shield to block.
"Pepper!"
Andre heard Tony Stark's voice, watching the other party continue to fly, controlling the Iron Man suit.
He then began to ponder.
"This guy is even stronger than the one I encountered last time.
The power and handling of his flames are also more troublesome.
Could he be the mastermind behind this?"
Andre felt there might be something to gain from this and quickly flew towards Umbrella.
Tony Stark, controlling the iron man armor, relentlessly pursued Aldrich. His mechanical eyes focused on the target, constantly calculating the optimal attack angle and timing.
Aldrich swiftly traversed an abandoned industrial area, finally stopping in a plaza. He deliberately created this scene to lure Tony Stark into his trap. He knew that in this particular environment, he could fully utilize his abilities and increase his chances of victory.
"Tony Stark, it seems you've finally caught up. But this is as far as you go," Aldrich said coldly, a cunning glint in his eyes.
"Do you think you can escape? Let Pepper go, let her go now!" Tony's voice boomed from the iron man armor, filled with anger and warning.
"Let her go? Haha, how naive. I wouldn't do that." Aldrich smirked triumphantly, then his body flickered, suddenly vanishing from his spot, transforming into a stream of Fire.
Tony's mechanical eyes lit up sharply; he immediately became alert. Suddenly, a burst of Fire attacked him from his rear-side. He dodged sharply, and the Fire exploded beside him, a wave of heat washing over him.
"Your speed isn't bad, but it's not enough!" Tony muttered to himself, simultaneously activating the iron man armor's thrusters. His body instantly accelerated, rushing towards Aldrich like a bolt of lightning.
Aldrich sneered. His body once again transformed into Fire, instantly evading Tony's charge. However, this time he did not attack Tony again, but instead turned to face him. Their gazes met, as if the air was thick with sparks.
"Taste the power of high technology," Tony Stark said, as the energy beam weapon in his hand condensed a dazzling light, then aimed it at Aldrich.
Aldrich smiled faintly. A ball of Fire gathered in his palm, rapidly spinning, forming a barrier of Fire Storm that blocked Tony's beam weapon.
"It seems you do have some skill, but it's nothing special," Aldrich mocked. He waved his hand, and the Fire Storm transformed into a Fire Tornado, swirling towards Tony.
Tony did not retreat. His iron man armor leaped sharply, charging into the Fire Tornado. His hands transformed into sharp blades, constantly slashing, splitting the Fire Tornado in half.
As the Fire Tornado dissipated, Tony immediately rushed out, his energy weapon once again aimed at Aldrich. However, Aldrich once again transformed into Fire, swiftly evading Tony's attack.
Their battle began to enter a White-hot stage, with traces of Fire and flashes of energy everywhere on the field. They sometimes crisscrossed, sometimes passed each other, their speed making them difficult to pinpoint.
"Do you only know how to hide? If you have the guts, stand out and face me head-on!" Tony shouted, simultaneously firing a series of energy beams, forcing Aldrich to retreat step by step.
"Face me head-on? Alright, since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!" Aldrich roared. His body once again transformed into Fire, then he charged fiercely towards Tony.
Tony advanced instead of retreating. His iron man armor flew swiftly, colliding with Aldrich's Fire in a spectacular impact. Fire and energy intertwined in the air, erupting in dazzling light that instantly enveloped the entire plaza.
The two began to engage in close combat, fist to flesh, energy weapons and Fire fists intertwining. Each collision triggered violent energy fluctuations. They tangled in the air, moving so fast that it was almost impossible to distinguish who was who.
"Do you really think you're the winner?" Tony's voice came from the iron man armor. His fist transformed into an energy hammer, which he slammed towards Aldrich.
"Heh, to deal with you, I've been researching day and night, and undergoing special training."
Aldrich sneered. His palms quickly gathered a massive fireball, then he aimed it at the energy hammer and projected it fiercely. The fireball and energy hammer collided in the air, erupting in even more violent energy fluctuations, distorting the surrounding air.
"Now that's more like it," Tony smiled calmly. The iron man armor's thrusters instantly boosted, and he charged into the energy fluctuations, swinging his hands and splitting the fireball in half.
However, at that very moment, Aldrich's figure suddenly vanished. Tony looked around alertly but found no trace of his opponent.
"This guy just disappeared without a sound?" Tony's heart tightened. His mechanical eyes stared intently at his surroundings, ready to respond to Aldrich's sudden attack at any moment.
Suddenly, a wave of Fire swept from behind him. Tony quickly dodged sideways, and the Fire exploded beside him, scorching the ground.
"You're really cunning, but that trick won't work on me!" Tony's lips curled into a cold smile. The energy beam weapon in his hand once again aimed at Aldrich.
Aldrich did not retreat. A playful glint flickered in his eyes; he knew that this battle had only just begun. His body once again transformed into Fire, and he resolutely charged towards Tony Stark.
Bang! After the two collided.
Aldrich retreated, standing in the plaza, his gaze coldly fixed on the iron man armor controlled by Tony Stark. At his feet, the ground suddenly began to rise with peculiar devices that emitted a faint blue light, clearly products of high technology.
"It seems you've prepared everything, but don't think these little tricks can subdue me," Tony Stark's voice rang out from the iron man armor, full of confidence.
Aldrich did not answer. His gaze turned cold, then he suddenly swung his arm, and a Fire Storm emerged, enveloping the entire plaza.
Within the Fire Storm, those blue devices suddenly changed. They began to emit a subtle hum, then released a powerful energy fluctuation outwards. This energy fluctuation had a special frequency and vibration, seemingly designed specifically to restrain Tony Stark's iron man armor.
Tony, inside the iron man armor, felt that something was wrong. His mechanical eyes widened, and he immediately activated his own defense system. However, he quickly discovered that this energy fluctuation seemed to be interfering with his system, making his reactions sluggish.
"What the hell is this?" Tony's voice held a hint of unease. He manipulated his mechanical arms, trying to break free from the bondage of this energy fluctuation, but it seemed he couldn't easily escape.
"Jarvis? Jarvis?" Faced with Tony's shouts, Jarvis showed no reaction at all.
Aldrich sneered. He knew the capabilities of these devices, which he had specifically designed to interfere with and restrain the opponent's iron man armor. He did not hesitate, swiftly charging towards the restrained Tony.
"Let me teach you what true power is," Aldrich's fists transformed into Fists of Fire, and he fiercely slammed them into the iron man armor's chest plate.
The iron man armor emitted a dull thud. Tony felt a powerful impact to his chest, and he was violently knocked back a few steps. The energy fluctuation seemed to have weakened his defense, making him more vulnerable.
Aldrich gave him no chance to breathe. He transformed into a Fire phantom, constantly weaving around the iron man armor, swinging Fists of Fire, sometimes striking the iron man armor's helmet, sometimes slamming heavily into its abdomen.
Tony Stark's iron man armor began to show obvious cracks. The energy shield constantly flickered, but it was already difficult to completely withstand Aldrich's attacks. He realized that he had to break free from the restraint of this energy fluctuation as soon as possible, otherwise the battle would become even more disadvantageous.
"Damn it, I have to find a way to deal with this interference!" Tony gritted his teeth. His mechanical eyes rapidly calculated, trying to find a breakthrough.
Aldrich, meanwhile, intensified his offensive. His figure sometimes solidified, sometimes became illusory, making Tony hard to pin down. The Fists of Fire swung non-stop, each blow delivering destructive power, and the cracks on the iron man armor grew more numerous.
On the battlefield, sparks flew, and energy fluctuations surged continuously. The buildings in the plaza crumbled one after another under the fierce duel between the two. Aldrich used the environment, transforming into Fire, weaving through the ruins, sometimes emerging from underground, sometimes diving from high in the sky, constantly launching deadly attacks.
Tony Stark, on the other hand, was on the defensive. He constantly fended off Aldrich's attacks while trying to break free from the energy fluctuation's restraint. His mechanical eyes continuously scanned, searching for a way to interfere with the devices.
At the same time, his body became increasingly fragile... However, Tony Stark finally found a way to counterattack. It was to adjust the iron man armor's energy frequency according to the special frequency of those blue devices. As long as the iron man armor's energy frequency matched the frequency emitted by the special fluctuation, then...
"This is not a fun game, Aldrich," Tony's lips curled into a cold smile. His mechanical arm suddenly emitted a strong light, shooting towards those blue devices.
The devices emitted a hum, then exploded, and the released energy fluctuations rapidly weakened. Tony seized the opportunity to break free from the restraint, and the iron man armor resumed normal operation.
Aldrich's offensive paused slightly. Tony immediately seized the chance, and his mechanical arm fired an energy beam, aiming at him.
Aldrich's eyes widened. He hastily dodged, but the beam grazed him, leaving a clear burn mark on his back.
"It seems I need to get serious this time," Tony said with a cold smile. The iron man armor's energy output instantly increased, and he charged towards Aldrich like a Rocket.
"Is that so?" Aldrich snorted coldly, the burn mark on his back beginning to heal.
"Your iron man armor can't support your big talk, Tony Stark."
Aldrich showed no weakness. His body transformed into Fire, fiercely clashing with Tony. Their powers collided in the plaza, triggering Earth-Shaking (Sword Technique) explosions, the destructive force so great that the surrounding scenery became distorted.
Aldrich's power of Fire was constantly stimulated. He swung his fists, sometimes transforming into fireballs, sometimes into Fire blades, and sometimes into Walls of Fire.
Tony Stark, on the other hand, utilized the iron man armor's mobility, sometimes flying to dodge, sometimes using energy beams for long-range attacks.
However.
Boom!
Aldrich charged forward, and the Fist of Fire struck the iron man armor's head.
The iron man armor's faceplate shattered, revealing Tony Stark with blood flowing from his mouth, and then he was sent flying... "Hoo..." After throwing One Strike, Aldrich exhaled a powerful breath of Fire, instantly scorching the weeds on the ground...
Tony Stark, along with his Iron Man armor, crashed to the ground, kicking up dust in the plaza. His faceplate was shattered, revealing his anxious expression, and blood trickling down his forehead formed a crimson mark on the mechanical device.
Aldrich Killian walked up to Tony Stark, his gaze cold and sharp. Through the damaged armor, he clearly saw Tony's face. Tony's face was contorted in a grimace, blood slowly flowing from the corner of his mouth, yet his eyes still shone with resolute determination. His armor had also sustained severe damage, covered in cracks, and his energy shield showed obvious ripples.
"Tony Stark, you're nothing special after all," Aldrich's voice was laced with sarcasm, his eyes full of disdain as he looked at Tony.
Tony struggled to get up, the damaged parts of his armor blaring warnings, but his eyes remained exceptionally firm. He stared at Aldrich before him, his eyes shining with unyielding resolve.
"You think I'll be defeated by you? Don't forget, I'm Iron Man, I'm Tony Stark!" His voice was full of confidence and determination.
Aldrich curled his lips into a cold smile but said nothing more. His gaze gradually deepened as he watched Tony's face, as if recalling something.
Aldrich curled his lips into a cold smile but said nothing more. His gaze gradually deepened as he watched Tony's face, as if recalling something.
"Back then, on the rooftop of that tall building, I waited for you for a long time. But you never showed up, leaving me stood up there, enduring the cold wind, and developing an illness because of it," Aldrich's voice was low and icy.
Tony's brow furrowed slightly; fragments of memory seemed to surface, but he didn't fully understand what Aldrich was saying.
"I once fell into a desperate situation, my life hanging by a thread, until I used the Extremis virus to heal myself," Aldrich's gaze became complex, as if recalling his past suffering.
"But, I also grew increasingly resentful. I swore to stand at the pinnacle of humanity; I want to be above all others, to become the apex of people like you, who are so self-important and look down on others," his voice gradually rose, filled with anger and resolve.
Tony's eyes widened; he began to understand the meaning behind Aldrich's words. On that rooftop, had he truly left someone in dire straits and then shirked responsibility?
"Then, I found true power," Aldrich raised his palm, and flames once again gathered in his hand, forming a small fireball. This fireball burned with intense desire and anger.
"This power makes me stronger and stronger, and more and more unwilling to yield. I no longer want to be confined to one city; I want to surpass everything, stand at the peak, and become an unrivaled existence!" Aldrich's voice grew increasingly impassioned, and the power of the flames surged with it.
Tony Stark listened quietly. He could feel Aldrich's anger and desire, which made him think of his own past recklessness and arrogance. Perhaps, in the face of power, everyone goes through a process of pursuit, with their own struggles and setbacks.
"I will defeat you; I will stand at the pinnacle of this world, and you will be the stepping stone for me to achieve that goal!" Aldrich's words were filled with anger and determination.
"Aldrich, you've embarked on a dangerous path. Power isn't the only answer; it can also bring destruction," Tony looked deeply at the man of fire before him, his voice filled with warning.
"Look, look, look," Aldrich swayed the flames on his fingertip, looking at Tony Stark with a playful expression.
"You're such a hypocrite, Tony Stark. If it were you, you'd definitely say, 'I can totally control this power.'"
"Why is that?" Aldrich made an exaggerated expression.
"Why am I on a dangerous path, and you're not?"
Aldrich's face turned angry.
"It's because you always think you can handle everything, you think it's because you're Tony Stark. You think the power you wield is definitely correct, definitely controllable, and others aren't, because that's how you define it yourself, because that's your unilateral self-confidence."
"Do you think you can define me? Do you think you understand me?" Tony's voice was filled with anger, and his eyes became exceptionally sharp.
"No, I don't understand you. But I know that you, like me, are also human, with desires, ambitions, and vulnerabilities. You are merely blinded by power, lost to yourself," Tony's words carried a deep sense of worry.
Aldrich's flame power grew more intense, as if he wanted to transform his anger into infinite strength to utterly defeat Tony.
"Let me tell you, Aldrich, power isn't everything. It cannot fill the emptiness in the human heart, nor can it soothe our pain. If you continue down this path, you will eventually find that you become even more lonely, even more hollow," Tony's voice grew deeper, filled with contemplation about life.
"Shut up!" Aldrich roared, his flame power instantly reaching its peak. He charged at Tony, the flames in his fists dazzling.
Aldrich's flaming fist slammed into Tony Stark's armor. Energy fluctuations raged, debris scattered across the plaza, and the force of the explosion tore through the air.
Tony Stark's armor blared a violent alarm; the system showed severe damage, and the suit was collapsing. He struggled to withstand Aldrich's attacks, but the situation grew increasingly dire. The immense impact made the armor totter once again, eventually unable to hold up, and Tony Stark was knocked to the ground, dust flying.
Tony Stark lay amidst the ruins, his armor severely damaged, almost shattered. There was a clear dent on his chest, and he had passed out.
"Tony Stark, you have nowhere left to run," Aldrich's voice was filled with triumph as he looked at the fallen Tony, a sinister smile on his face.
However, just then, a playful voice rang out: "So, this world's variant of Aldrich is quite strong, huh?"
"Who's there?" Aldrich turned his head to look, staring in astonishment at the man before him, the triumphant expression on his face instantly freezing.
"That's…" Aldrich's voice became strange.
"It's me, Tony Stark," the man said with a cold laugh, a glint of undeniable light in his eyes.
Amidst the ruins, two figures of Tony Stark were reflected against each other: one lying on the ground, his armor severely damaged, and the other, who had appeared from nowhere, wearing strange attire and with a resolute gaze. Aldrich's expression grew increasingly serious as he realized he might have stumbled into a more troublesome situation.
"Who exactly are you?" Aldrich demanded sharply.
"Do you think I'm that fragile, defeated Tony Stark?" This unusual Tony Stark sneered, his voice filled with coldness and mockery.
Aldrich's expression grew cautious; he could feel a clear difference between this Tony Stark and the previous one. This Tony exuded a unique aura, as if he was more resolute, colder, and filled with dark power.
"As long as you are Tony Stark, then you are my enemy," Aldrich roared, his flame power surging again, forming a dazzling flame barrier that enveloped him, then he charged forward.
"Extremis virus? Seems like there's something else mixed in, how interesting." Tony Stark's lips curled into a smirk, then he playfully said, "Well then, let's play."
He raised his right hand, then clenched his fist.
"White Can: Symbiosis."
Suddenly, Tony Stark's clothing began to ripple, forming a liquid that condensed in the air. This liquid slowly rotated around Tony's body, forming a white halo that enveloped him. The liquid gradually climbed upward, beginning to cover Tony's body, shrouding his skin. These liquids continuously flowed, like living creatures, forming a thin white film over him.
On the surface of the white film, mysterious runes began to flash, emitting a faint white glow. These runes seemed to speak of some ancient power, intertwining with the white liquid to form a mysterious and eerie beauty.
As the runes flickered, Tony Stark's appearance gradually began to change. His clothes were completely engulfed by the white liquid, transforming into a liquid symbiotic armor. The armor's shape began to emerge, as if the white liquid was solidifying into a concrete piece of equipment.
The armor's head had a unique shape, like a fierce beast, with runes emitting a faint white light embedded in the eye sockets. The lines of the head were smooth, revealing a cold aura, as if it were a symbol of dark power. The armor's chest plate adopted a guardian-like design, with white liquid intertwining on the chest to form ornate patterns, radiating powerful energy fluctuations. The runes on the chest plate flickered erratically. The shoulder guards had sharp edges, like a pair of wings ready to soar to the peak. The armguards continued the white liquid appearance of the armor. The overall appearance of this white liquid symbiotic armor was filled with mystery and a powerful aura. The white liquid flowed and transformed on every part of the armor, intertwining with the flickering runes, showcasing Tony Stark's unique style with the symbiotic white liquid power.
Transformed into the White Can armor, Tony Stark merely sidestepped, completely unconcerned as the flames enveloping his opponent's body began to scorch him, and he landed a punch squarely on Aldrich's cheek.
Boom!
Aldrich was directly smashed into the wall of the exhaust gas factory.
Tony Stark raised an eyebrow, looking playfully in the direction where dust was swirling.
"Well, that felt pretty good."
Inside the dusty, abandoned factory, Aldrich crawled out of the broken wall, his expression turning exceptionally furious.
The Extremis virus within him flared up again, forming a dazzling barrier of flames, and his gaze was fixed intently on Tony Stark.
"You despicable bastard!" Aldrich's voice was filled with rage as he lunged at Tony, flames in his fists condensing into fiery projectiles, like a scorching meteor shower.
Tony Stark's eyes were calm, his liquid symbiote armor exuding an aura of determination.
The white liquid in his body flowed continuously, forming a solid shield that blocked Aldrich's fiery attacks.
At the same time, he nimbly dodged the fireballs, his movements quick and precise.
Suddenly, his body transformed into a white streak of light, rapidly rushing towards Aldrich.
Aldrich tried to stop him, but the speed of the white liquid was so fast that he barely had time to react.
The next moment, Tony's fist slammed into Aldrich's chest, unleashing a tremendous impact.
Aldrich was sent flying, crashing through the factory wall and hitting the ground hard.
His flame power was severely disrupted, and the intensity of his burning visibly weakened.
Tony Stark's figure reappeared before Aldrich, his fists glowing with white light, an icy aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
Tony Stark flashed an evil smile and said, "Let me see what interesting little things are inside you."
Aldrich gritted his teeth, feeling his power wane, but his rage remained unshaken.
He let out a roar, releasing the flames within him again, and his body began to burn, like a blazing inferno.
"I won't give up! Whether you're truly Tony Stark or not, I will prove to you that I have the ability to control everything and become an unrivaled existence!" Aldrich's voice was filled with resolve.
Tony Stark calmly watched Aldrich, a hint of playfulness and helplessness in his eyes.
"It seems my defeated opponent from another world has quite the obsession."
"But if you insist, then I can only make you understand that my power is greater than yours." Tony's voice was full of arrogance, and his body once again accumulated energy, white liquid gathering on his fists, forming a bright orb of light.
He swung his fist down, and the orb spun rapidly, flying towards Aldrich with destructive power.
Aldrich resisted with all his might, releasing all his flame power, but under the impact of the white orb, his flames were completely scattered, and his body was sent flying by the immense force.
Aldrich fell heavily to the ground, his body enveloped in dust, seemingly unable to rise again.
Tony Stark stood in place, his White Canister Liquid Symbiote Armor emitting a faint white glow, his gaze arrogant and playful.
A defeated opponent is a defeated opponent; they will ultimately lose to him, not to Tony Stark.
White Canister Tony Stark was very displeased with the variant of this world that was defeated by Aldrich.
"To not even be able to defeat an opponent like this is truly pathetic." White Canister Tony Stark looked at the unconscious Tony Stark, no longer paying attention to Aldrich, and instead headed towards the unconscious Tony Stark.
"Then, let me become the Tony Stark of this world." White Canister Tony Stark flashed a cruel smile, a white energy condensing in his hand.
A whooshing, rapid sound echoed.
"Hmm?" White Canister Tony Stark had just turned his head when his face was met with a heavy kick.
Boom!
White Canister Tony Stark was kicked flying, crashing into the abandoned factory and stirring up a cloud of smoke.
"Master Ancient One is really pushing the timeline," Nathan Hawk said, straightening his suit and pulling off his tie.
Inside the smoke-filled abandoned factory, White Canister Tony Stark's figure reappeared from the dust.
His eyes, filled with murderous intent, were fixed on Nathan Hawk, who stood not far away.
White Canister Tony Stark stood amidst the ruins, the white liquid around his body flowing incessantly, as if radiating a powerful sense of oppression.
A sinister smile appeared on his face; he could feel the powerful aura emanating from Nathan Hawk, indicating an extraordinary opponent.
Nathan Hawk calmly looked at White Canister Tony Stark, his gaze revealing a hint of indifference and determination.
His attire was neat, a sharp black suit contrasting sharply with the dilapidated scene of the abandoned factory.
His presence was undeniable, like an existence standing at the pinnacle of the world.
"Who are you?" White Canister Tony Stark asked, his face grim, as he looked at Nathan Hawk.
"Nathan Hawk. Have you heard my name, Tony Stark from another multiverse?" Nathan Hawk calmly introduced himself.
"Huh?" White Canister Tony Stark raised an eyebrow.
"Nathan Hawk? Nathan Hawk of the Hawk Group? The variant of the foolish fat man..." White Canister Tony Stark looked slightly surprised at the imposing Nathan Hawk before him, completely unprepared for this to be the variant of the fat Nathan Hawk from his own world.
"You're just another variant of Nathan Hawk; there's no need to take you seriously," White Canister Tony Stark said dismissively once he understood, a hint of disdain in his tone.
"Ha. Then let's see. I'm also very curious how powerful you are as a user of the White Canister armor." Nathan Hawk, with a thought, made the unconscious Tony Stark float away from the battlefield.
He also noticed Aldrich leaving with the equally unconscious Pepper Potts but didn't stop them, as there was a more important matter at hand: to expel or kill the White Canister Tony Stark from this multiverse.
And all of this goes back to the timeline when Tony Stark was fighting Aldrich.
On President Matthew Ellis's way to the White House, a medium-scale battle was taking place.
Hydra soldiers, injected with the Extremis virus, transformed into Extremis warriors, their target being the President of the United States.
Nathan Hawk and Ryoma Sengoku, carrying a camera specially made by Ryoma Sengoku, were diligently recording the live battle.
As President Matthew Ellis's security convoy was being overwhelmed by a group of Extremis warriors, Zed appeared on the front lines, his gaze cold and determined.
The sudden attack by these Hydra soldiers didn't surprise him; on the contrary, he seemed to have anticipated this scene long ago.
The Extremis warriors displayed astonishing strength, launching swift, deadly attacks and high-temperature flames at the President's convoy.
Zed's figure flickered in and out of sight, his movements incredibly agile, as if he had transformed into a gust of wind, effortlessly evading enemy attacks.
Zed took a step, immediately splitting into several shadow clones, shurikens flying out.
These shurikens shot towards the Extremis warriors, each one hitting its target and causing severe damage.
But at the same time, the injured bodies of these Extremis warriors subtly began to heal.
Zed's eyes were sharp as he unleashed Shadow Arts: Living Shadow.
The shadow clones simultaneously performed Shadow Arts: Razor Shuriken, the shurikens transforming into silver-white streaks of light, weaving into a deadly rain of blades.
The Extremis warriors tried to dodge, but several soldiers were hit and fell into pools of blood.
Zed's figure instantly vanished, then he reappeared with astonishing speed among the Extremis warriors.
His fist-blades gleamed coldly.
Zed's moves were skillful and deadly; with his agile footwork, he weaved through the battlefield, and as his blades danced, Extremis warriors fell, bleeding.
"Sever their last breath."
The shadow clones transformed into a rain of blades, appearing beside each Extremis warrior, and Shadow Arts: Death Mark was unleashed.
For a moment, the battlefield was filled with the scent of a bloody slaughterhouse, and the howls and screams of the Extremis warriors echoed across the field.
Nathan Hawk and Ryoma Sengoku stared intently at the camera, not daring to miss a single detail.
Zed's combat movements were stylish and fierce, each attack like the Grim Reaper's scythe, bringing destructive power.
"Boss, Zed's performance is perfect. But the enemy soldiers also seem quite good; such combat power, tsk tsk tsk." Ryoma Sengoku stuck out his tongue, licking his dry lips.
Zed dodged the fiery attacks and plunged into the enemy lines.
The number of Extremis warriors steadily decreased, and they began to feel despair.
Zed's movements became even more ferocious; he mercilessly annihilated his enemies, and one Extremis warrior after another fell beneath his blade.
Finally, only one lone Extremis warrior remained on the battlefield, trembling in place, unable to withstand Zed's overwhelming power.
Zed's eyes coldly watched him; he slowly raised his fist-blade, black energy gathering on the edge.
"Death Mark!" Zed roared, his blade like a black lightning bolt, tearing through the air.
He appeared beside the Extremis warrior, who let out a piercing scream before igniting into flames and vanishing into nothingness on the battlefield.
Zed slowly straightened up, then glanced at the corpses on the ground, his figure gradually disappearing...
The battle ended, and Nathan Hawk instructed Ryoma Sengoku, "Get ready for cleanup."
"Alright..." Just as Ryoma Sengoku finished saying "alright."
Nathan Hawk's eardrum registered the sound of breaking glass.
Immediately after.
"Master Ancient One." Nathan Hawk respectfully called out to the empty scene.
"Long time no see."
A deep, gentle voice, imbued with a hint of mystery and wisdom, resonated.
The Ancient One, his appearance exuded a unique charm and majesty, possessing an elegant countenance and profound eyes.
His hair had turned silver, but his skin, refined by the passage of time, revealed an ancient luster.
Though his appearance was aged, his posture and demeanor exuded extraordinary power and an inner youthfulness.
He wore a loose, flowing robe adorned with intricate magical patterns, along with mysterious ornaments: a necklace, bracelets, and rings.
"Kaluu's magic has caused a child of destiny to appear in our universe, and I hope you, as a candidate for Sorcerer Supreme, will resolve it."
The Ancient One spoke directly.
Kaecilius?
Nathan Hawke had a slight impression of the name.
According to his previous life, while researching the Ancient One, he found a person named Kaecilius listed among related figures.
He learned that Kaecilius was someone who studied magic alongside the Ancient One and was eventually trapped in the Multiverse for some reason.
"Time is pressing.
We absolutely cannot allow Tony Stark from another Multiverse to replace the Tony Stark of this world.
Otherwise, with the combined luck of both, I don't know what this 'Tony Stark' might do."
The Ancient One merely looked at Nathan Hawke and knew the question he was about to ask.
"I will not act, nor can I act; only you can."
The Ancient One stared at Nathan Hawke, then raised her hand.
A Space Gate appeared.
"Alright."
Nathan Hawke shrugged, then said, "However, you'd better find someone else for the Sorcerer Supreme position."
...Back to the scene.
White Can Tony Stark's figure suddenly vanished, then reappeared in Nathan Hawke's line of sight.
His speed was extremely fast, like a flash of lightning.
Nathan Hawke was not in a hurry to act.
His eyes narrowed, sensing White Can Tony Stark's energy fluctuations.
As the opponent approached, with a thought, a transparent barrier formed by Psychokinesis appeared before him.
White Can Tony Stark struck fiercely, an energy beam shooting from his hand, heading straight for Nathan Hawke's face.
A decisive glint flashed in Nathan Hawke's eyes.
He extended his palm, and the transparent barrier, solid as a physical object, blocked the beam.
The beam struck the transparent barrier, emitting a piercing sound, but the barrier remained as firm as a rock, without the slightest tremor.
Nathan Hawke's other hand gently waved, and an Electrical Energy arrow condensed, instantly firing towards White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark's liquid battle suit flowed, easily dodging the Electrical Energy arrow's attack, while simultaneously a ball of Fire condensed in his hand.
The Fire burned in his hand, forming Fireballs.
He waved his hand, and the Fireballs shot rapidly towards Nathan Hawke.
Nathan Hawke's eyes narrowed, and he rapidly dodged the Fireball bombardment, his agile movements allowing him to weave through the battlefield like One Strike.
White Can Tony Stark transformed into a streak of light, once again pouncing on Nathan Hawke, an energy beam whistling from his hand.
Nathan Hawke's expression darkened.
His body seemed to merge into the air, instantly sliding to the side, the beam grazing past him.
He then condensed Electrical Energy in his hand, emitting an electric arc like lightning, striking directly at White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark's figure spun, his liquid battle suit flowing erratically.
The Electrical Energy struck his liquid surface, splashing sparks.
A ball of Fire condensed in his hand, which he rapidly threw towards Nathan Hawke.
The Fire burned in mid-air, forming a sea of Fire, forcing Nathan Hawke to retreat step by step.
With a thought, Nathan Hawke's body instantly vanished into the sea of Fire, reappearing on the other side of the flames.
He spread his palms, forming a Psychokinesis aura that rapidly expanded, stopping the spread of the Fire.
White Can Tony Stark did not stop his offensive.
An energy beam once again condensed in his hand, this time more powerful than before.
The beam was like a physical object, tearing through space, shooting fiercely towards Nathan Hawke.
Nathan Hawke raised an eyebrow.
He unhesitatingly unleashed Psychokinesis again, forming a transparent barrier to block the energy beam.
Amidst the violent collision, the energy beam erupted in dazzling sparks on the transparent barrier, but could not advance an inch further.
White Can Tony Stark seized the opportunity to continuously unleash several energy beams, forming a crossfire net, trapping Nathan Hawke within it.
Nathan Hawke's eyes narrowed.
Electrical Energy surged around him, forming an Electrical Energy shield to meet the bombardment of the crossfire net.
Sparks flew, energy fluctuations surged, and the factory ruins swayed precariously in the battle between the two.
Nathan Hawke showed no weakness.
His Psychokinesis controlled the Electrical Energy shield, deflecting energy beams coming from different directions.
At the same time, his other hand quickly condensed Electrical Energy arrows, firing them one by one, attempting to find a weakness in White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark's liquid battle suit constantly changed, sometimes solid as iron, sometimes flowing like Water, sometimes condensing into Fire, sometimes releasing energy beams.
His attacks were like towering waves, giving Nathan Hawke no chance to breathe.
He condensed an energy orb, flicked his finger, and the energy orb instantly expanded, rolling towards Nathan Hawke.
"This guy is much stronger than the original Tony Stark in the movie," Nathan Hawke thought to himself.
With a thought, Nathan Hawke unhesitatingly released his t-virus power.
His body rapidly grew, transforming into a muscular midget giant, with powerful strength surging within him.
He roared, unleashing a fierce punch.
The punch carried destructive force, directly shattering the energy orb.
White Can Tony Stark's expression changed slightly.
He hadn't expected Nathan Hawke to possess such immense power.
He no longer underestimated his opponent, and the battle entered a new phase.
White Can Tony Stark used his liquid battle suit to condense a highly compressed Fireball.
Fire spread in his palm, forming a scorching ball of energy.
He fiercely swung his hand, and the Fireball shot towards Nathan Hawke, its speed like a meteor streaking across the night sky.
Nathan Hawke stomped his foot, and powerful Psychokinesis was transmitted to the ground.
His body instantly slid rapidly to the side, the Fireball grazing past him and instantly incinerating a section of the ruins.
Boom!
White Can Tony Stark did not cease his attack.
His liquid battle suit flowed in his hand, forming a sharp blade.
He took a few steps, his figure instantly accelerating, pouncing towards Nathan Hawke like lightning.
His blade sliced through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, aimed at Nathan Hawke's vital points.
Nathan Hawke had a thought, and a surge of Electrical Energy flowed over the surface of his body, forming a layer of Electrical Energy armor.
White Can Tony Stark's blade touched the Electrical Energy armor, emitting a harsh shower of sparks, but caused no substantial damage.
Nathan Hawke then raised his palm, and Electrical Energy was released from his hand, forming an electric arc that shot directly towards White Can Tony Stark's chest.
White Can Tony Stark instantly changed tactics, his liquid battle suit transforming into a solid state, forming a hard shield that he held in front of him.
The electric arc struck the shield, erupting in a bright flash of light, forcing White Can Tony Stark to retreat several steps.
Nathan Hawke gave his opponent no chance to breathe.
His body slid rapidly, and his Psychokinesis condensed into an Electrical Energy fist, instantly striking White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark attempted to raise his shield to block, but the power of the Electrical Energy fist was too great.
The shield was directly shattered, and the unstoppable Electrical Energy fist struck his abdomen.
White Can Tony Stark felt an immense force, his body was sent flying violently, crashing into the remnants of the ruins, kicking up a cloud of dust.
His liquid battle suit sustained considerable damage, and its flow rate noticeably slowed.
Nathan Hawke did not relax.
His body moved like a Shadow, appearing beside White Can Tony Stark in the blink of an eye.
His palm transformed into a claw, Electrical Energy condensed at his fingertips, like a thunderous strike, fiercely gripping towards White Can Tony Stark's head.
White Can Tony Stark reacted urgently, his liquid battle suit transforming into a Fire form, creating a wall of Fire, attempting to block Nathan Hawke's attack.
However, the claw-shaped Electrical Energy hand collided with the Fire, emitting a violent explosion.
Fire and Electrical Energy intertwined, forming a chaotic energy storm.
In the storm, Nathan Hawke's figure gradually became clear.
His arm was raised, Electrical Energy surging, ready to unleash a more powerful attack.
White Can Tony Stark stood unsteadily.
Although the Fire form of his liquid battle suit helped him mitigate the impact, he also felt unprecedented pressure.
At the center of the storm, Nathan Hawke's eyes became deep and calm.
He tightly gripped the energy formed by the gathered Electrical Energy.
Electric arcs danced at his fingertips, forming a bright Electrical Energy orb, emitting dazzling light.
Within his body, powerful Psychokinesis merged with Electrical Energy, forming a terrifying force, determined to destroy all enemies.
White Can Tony Stark felt the threat from Nathan Hawke, and a sense of unease surged within him.
However, he was not willing to surrender easily.
His eyes gleamed with firm resolve, and his liquid battle suit once again transformed into a solid state, forming an unbreakable energy shield.
Nathan Hawke was not in a hurry to strike.
His gaze was fixed on White Can Tony Stark's energy shield.
He took a deep breath, and the Electrical Energy within his body flowed even more rapidly.
He was preparing to unleash an even more powerful attack than before.
With a low shout, Nathan Hawke's arm suddenly rose.
The Electrical Energy orb instantly expanded, transforming into a streak of Electrical Energy that whistled out.
The Electrical Energy tore through space, its speed so fast that people couldn't react, heading straight for White Can Tony Stark.
A fierce glint flashed in White Can Tony Stark's eyes.
He unhesitatingly raised both hands, and the energy shield burst forth with dazzling light, colliding with the Electrical Energy.
Violent energy fluctuations spread out, and the ruins at that moment seemed to bear unimaginable pressure.
Nathan Hawke's Electrical Energy orb and White Can Tony Stark's energy shield collided and intertwined, erupting in a dazzling shower of sparks.
Energy fluctuations churned over the ruins, and a pungent burnt smell permeated the air.
The powers of the two intertwined, forming an incredible display of strength.
Nathan Hawke did not stop.
He unhesitatingly increased the output of Electrical Energy, and the Electrical Energy orb gradually expanded, engulfing White Can Tony Stark's energy shield.
The energy collision became increasingly violent, and space seemed to begin to warp.
White Can Tony Stark felt his energy shield begin to destabilize, and tiny beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.
He exerted all his strength to maintain the shield, but Nathan Hawke's attacking power was simply too great, making it difficult for him to bear.
White Can Tony Stark gritted his teeth, his face contorted, but his eyes gleamed with an indomitable will.
He would not give up easily.
His heart was filled with a longing for victory and a pursuit of power.
He used all his might, striving to stabilize the energy shield, not letting it collapse.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
The battle in the ruins became the focus of the Universe.
The powers of the two intertwined, forming a spectacular and intense scene, with sparks flying and energy fluctuations surging.
No one could predict the final outcome, and the scales of victory and defeat seemed capable of tipping at any moment.
Nathan Hawke VS White Can Tony Stark.
In the explosion of intertwined forces, the ruins trembled violently, and smoke and dust filled the air.
As the thick smoke gradually dispersed, a scene ravaged beyond recognition by the battle was revealed.
Nathan Hawke and White Can Tony Stark stood at opposite ends of the ruins, their gazes fixed on each other, exuding fierce killing intent.
Nathan Hawke stood on one side of the ruins, his clothes tattered and torn.
Although his body was covered in scars, he was actually unharmed, and his eyes were full of killing intent.
In his hands, electrical energy flickered, and a powerful energy surged within him, every muscle seemingly filled with resilient strength.
On the other side, White Can Tony Stark stood amidst the ruins, his form also a mess, his liquid battle armor almost destroyed, and his flame power greatly diminished.
However, an unusual aura emanated from him.
The Extremis virus within him and the liquid battle armor seemed to be merging into one, forming an unprecedented state.
His eyes grew even more fanatical, and the energy within him seemed to reach its peak.
He strode forward resolutely, each step leaving deep imprints on the ruins.
His voice was like a low growl: "Nathan Hawke, I'm going to show you my true power!"
Nathan Hawke's gaze was tightly locked on White Can Tony Stark, his telekinetic power rapidly circulating, electrical energy surging.
Feeling White Can Tony Stark's outburst, he also unleashed his own power without hesitation.
Arcs of electricity danced around his body, forming shimmering electrical barriers.
His eyes became deep and sharp, and his voice was cold and firm: "Warm-up's over, it's time to show true power."
Nathan Hawke gathered energy, stepping by step towards the center of the ruins.
His gaze remained fixed on White Can Tony Stark, ready to respond to his attacks at any moment.
Electrical energy surged around him, like a dazzling light snake.
White Can Tony Stark's eyes burned with intensity, and a powerful energy fluctuation erupted from within him.
He took a huge stride without hesitation, and the ruins beneath his feet seemed to collapse.
He extended both hands, and energy condensed at his fingertips, forming a scorching beam of energy.
A hint of vigilance flashed in Nathan Hawke's eyes.
He leaped up quickly without hesitation, dodging White Can Tony Stark's energy beam.
His body flipped in the air, and electrical energy was released from his hands, forming an arc that instantly cut through space, heading straight for White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark quickly changed tactics, his body rapidly twisting and transforming into a liquid state, easily dodging the arc's attack.
Then, his body re-solidified, and a shield-like energy once again formed on his right hand.
Nathan Hawke did not stop his attack.
His telekinetic power rapidly operated, and objects were controlled by him, forming a storm-like attack.
Debris, steel, and even remnants of machinery in the ruins all became his weapons.
White Can Tony Stark responded calmly, his energy shield constantly changing, blocking all of Nathan Hawke's attacks.
Then, his body rapidly flowed back into a liquid state, transforming into drops of silver-white metal, elusive and difficult to grasp.
Nathan Hawke frowned slightly, his telekinetic power unleashed again, surrounding the metal fragments and forming a huge iron wall.
He stood behind the wall, staring intently at the constantly changing White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark did not stop.
His liquid body suddenly split into several strands, each transforming into drops of metallic liquid, shooting towards Nathan Hawke at a speed difficult to capture with the naked eye.
These metallic droplets merged in the air, forming a huge metal fist.
Nathan Hawke's eyes narrowed; he felt the threat of the metal fist.
Electrical energy surged wildly within him, and his body seemed to transform into a streak of electricity, rapidly weaving between the metallic droplets, trying to find a weakness.
The metal fist slammed heavily against the iron wall, emitting an earth-shattering roar.
Energy fluctuations surged, and the surrounding ruins trembled with it.
Nathan Hawke's body swayed, and he finally found an opportunity.
His body flashed with electricity, transforming into a bolt of lightning, heading straight for White Can Tony Stark.
White Can Tony Stark transformed back into a solid state and raised his energy shield again, but he felt an even stronger impact.
Energy fluctuations rapidly spread across the shield, and his body carved deep furrows in the ground.
A hint of determination flashed in Nathan Hawke's eyes.
He took a deep breath, and electrical energy surged in his palm, forming a dazzling ball of light.
He swung his arm, and the electrical orb transformed into an arc, cutting through the void, instantly appearing before White Can Tony Stark.
Seeing this, a cunning glint flashed in White Can Tony Stark's eyes.
He quickly flew into the air, dodging the arc's attack.
In mid-air, his body once again split into several strands of metallic droplets, raining down on the ruins.
Nathan Hawke pursued relentlessly, electrical energy surging within him, his telekinetic power controlling the surrounding fragments, forming lines of defense to resist the invasion of the metallic droplets.
A hint of fanaticism flashed in White Can Tony Stark's eyes.
His metallic droplets re-merged, forming a huge metal blade.
He slashed quickly, the blade cutting through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
Nathan Hawke dodged like lightning, while electrical energy spewed from his hands, forming a current, attempting to disrupt White Can Tony Stark's attack rhythm.
The metal blade collided with the electric current, emitting a harsh metallic clang.
The debris in the ruins was shattered, and sparks flew everywhere.
Their offense and defense changed unpredictably; each collision released dazzling sparks, making the entire battlefield seem like a confluence of fire and storm.
Nathan Hawke suddenly stopped, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Electrical energy surged within his body, condensing into a giant orb of electrical energy.
He abruptly raised his arm, and the electrical orb whistled out, releasing powerful energy fluctuations.
White Can Tony Stark, instead of retreating, advanced.
He swung the metal blade, and the blade cut through the electrical orb, but then the electrical energy erupted, forming an electrical net that enveloped him.
His liquid battle armor flowed again, trying to break free from the restraints, but the electrical net tightly entwined him, giving him no chance to breathe.
Nathan Hawke's eyes were cold.
He mercilessly increased the current output, injecting electrical energy into the electrical net, forming a huge electromagnetic field.
White Can Tony Stark's metallic droplets were pulled by the electromagnetic field, constantly deforming and emitting clanging metallic sounds.
Seeing White Can Tony Stark restrained, Nathan Hawke didn't hesitate.
His body darted through the electromagnetic field like lightning, rapidly approaching White Can Tony Stark.
His arm transformed into a streak of electricity, heading straight for White Can Tony Stark's heart.
A hint of determination, anger, and fear flashed in White Can Tony Stark's eyes.
The fusion of the Extremis virus and the liquid battle armor within him seemed to reach a higher level.
A layer of silver-white metallic patterns emerged on the surface of his body, forming an indestructible armor.
The electric light collided with the metal armor, erupting in a blinding flash.
Nathan Hawke swung with all his might, trying to tear apart the metal armor, while White Can Tony Stark showed no weakness, resisting resolutely, the metallic droplets around his body also seeming to provide him with additional support.
The sound of battle roared like thunder, their powers intertwined, releasing astonishing energy fluctuations.
The ruins trembled under their battle, as if about to collapse.
The intertwining of forces sent both of them flying back from the explosive power.
White Can Tony Stark's body carved deep furrows in the ground, then he stabilized himself, preparing for the final blow.
Nathan Hawke flew into the sky, telekinetic power activated, then he stepped on empty air, feeling the surge of electrical energy within him.
His body seemed to transform into an arc of electricity, swiftly traversing the ruins, both hands raised high.
Electrical energy surged in his palms, forming two dazzling bolts of lightning.
His gaze was fixed on White Can Tony Stark's metal armor, filled with determination and power.
"It's over."
White Can Tony Stark felt the sudden threat, and his heart instantly fell into panic.
At the brink of life and death, his thoughts raced back to the moment he became White Can, to his obsession with pursuing greater power.
However, everything now seemed so insignificant; his ambition, his desires, appeared so fragile before Nathan Hawke's immense power.
The impact of electrical energy was like a thunderbolt striking down.
Nathan Hawke's hands, like two swords of lightning, directly struck White Can Tony Stark's metal armor.
The metal emitted a sharp screeching sound as it was torn apart by the electrical energy, and then, the electrical energy pierced through the metal, shattered the armor, and went straight through White Can Tony Stark's chest.
A flicker of despair crossed White Can Tony Stark's eyes.
He felt the stinging pain and destruction brought by the electrical energy.
In the last moments of his life, a deep regret and helplessness surged within him.
Perhaps he had missed too much, obsessed with the pursuit of power, yet losing something more important.
"No! My Extremis virus, my symbiotic liquid battle armor is an invincible existence!" White Can Tony Stark roared, his face contorted, his internal power desperately resisting.
At the same time, Nathan Hawke's electrical energy erupted in White Can Tony Stark's chest, forming a dazzling ball of light.
Boom!!!
The entire ruins trembled violently in the intense vibration, as if about to be completely torn apart by this surge of energy.
In the ruins, the light gradually faded, revealing two empty spaces.
Nathan Hawke's figure gradually emerged from the light, his posture elegant yet resolute, like a war god descending.
Electrical sparks danced around him, as if narrating a story of victory.
His gaze was as firm as iron, fearless and undaunted.
And on White Can Tony Stark's body, the metal armor was already shattered, his body gradually dissipating, like a star falling instantly.
His heart was empty at this moment; recalling everything from the past, he gradually closed his eyes, embracing eternal peace.
The White Can Tony Stark of the multiverse transformed into stardust, eventually dissipating into the void, his existence ending there.
Nathan Hawke stood on the battlefield, his heart filled with mixed emotions, the joy of victory intertwined with a heavy sense of responsibility.
"You've worked hard, I'll take it from here."
The Ancient One appeared.