Building a Superhuman Force

"Director, here's the situation: Tony Stark has been focusing on a book called The Gh'gth Revelations, and it seems he's collected something he's researching."

After getting this information, Natasha found a safe place immediately after Stark left work and reported to Xia Ling via a special phone line.

"Has he figured anything out yet?"

"It's currently impossible to determine exactly what Tony has researched, Director. His lab has extremely high security, and their secrecy is watertight.

However, according to him, he's completely stumped."

Xia Ling was silent for a moment, then said, "In that case, continue your surveillance. I have other matters to attend to."

Xia Ling hung up the phone and turned his gaze to Alexander, who was walking towards him. Seeing him beaming with joy, Xia Ling guessed that something interesting must have happened to this Hydra big boss.

"Minister Alexander, you seem very happy. Do you have any good news to share? Let me guess, is it because of Nick Fury?"

Alexander's mouth twitched, looking like he was struggling to contain himself.

"Ahem, Xia Ling, let's put Fury's matter aside. I've already bailed him out, so please stop targeting him like this."

"Targeting him? I had no idea," Xia Ling said, spreading his hands in a look of innocent confusion.

"I gave him a new job. When his dear friend attacked me, I didn't kill him directly but repaid his malice with kindness and sent him to the hospital.

I even covered his medical expenses while Fury was recuperating. There aren't many people like me, a great benefactor, these days."

Hearing this, Alexander's lips involuntarily curved upwards. He was clearly amused by Xia Ling's words but still tried to maintain the dignity of a Hydra leader.

"Let's not talk about that. How do you plan to respond to the Security Council's inquiry?"

"They're just a bunch of bureaucrats. A few smooth words will be enough to fool them."

Xia Ling patted the snakehead's shoulder and strode into the conference hall, where four projections greeted him.

The Security Council Chairman, who was leading the meeting, saw Xia Ling enter and, without much preamble, spoke directly, "Director Xia, the recent incident has garnered widespread global attention and concern. As the head of S.H.I.E.L.D., how do you view these issues?"

"Sir, I believe this incident is a dangerous signal. It signifies that the world is about to undergo great changes, and our previous methods of response are no longer suitable."

Xia Ling stated his conclusion, but the expressions on the faces of the Security Council members were not good.

"Director, are you suggesting that we need to re-examine and adjust our strategies and tactics to deal with this increasingly complex and volatile world? If so, what approach do you plan to take?"

Security Council Chairman Mars' voice carried a hint of doubt, clearly showing that he and the other members were uneasy about Xia Ling's assertion that "the world is about to undergo great changes."

Xia Ling nodded and continued, "We need a unit composed of individuals with special abilities to deal with the potential superpowered wars that may erupt in the future."

"If you'll permit me to say, Director, you have the world's most elite agents. You don't need those freaks at all. I don't know what the previous Director told you, but relying on a narcissist, a few thieves, or a monster—oh yes, he's a complete monster now—I really don't think they can protect the world."

A female representative, Liana, raised another objection. A group of uncontrollable freaks was practically a ticking time bomb, and using them could easily backfire.

"I'm sorry, Madam, I'm referring to a unit of superpowered individuals, not a squad of superpowered individuals."

Xia Ling's gaze swept across each of the Security Council members' projections on the conference table. He could clearly see the worry and surprise in their eyes.

Having a superpowered squad and a superpowered army were two entirely different concepts. To put it bluntly, if such a force were truly established, whoever controlled it would have more influence. Who knew, maybe they would be the one chairing the Security Council meetings then.

"I understand everyone's concerns, but please allow me to elaborate on my vision. The threats we face have far surpassed the scope that traditional military and agents can handle.

You must have all seen the incident with the Red Hulk. A modern army was defeated in such a short period.

Even the enemy's losses were almost negligible. In such a situation, besides using dirty bombs, do you gentlemen have any better methods to deal with them?

Moreover, I have a premonition that such incidents will only become more frequent in the future. At that point, ordinary armies will be useless. No matter how many soldiers there are, it will only result in higher piles of corpses.

The main force of the war will be those superpowered individuals."

As Xia Ling finished speaking, the representatives exchanged glances. It was Chairman Mars who spoke again to inquire.

"Director, I understand your point. However, if those superpowered individuals become uncontrollable, what then?"

"How do we ensure the controllability of these superpowered individuals? We will establish strict screening mechanisms to ensure that every member possesses a high sense of responsibility and mission. At the same time, we will place them under the light of the divine, ensuring they do not misuse their powers.

Furthermore, we will develop specialized monitoring and suppression technologies as a precaution."

Ms. Liana frowned, clearly still hesitant. "But such a plan requires a massive investment of resources, and the results are unpredictable. How do we explain this to the public? How do we avoid causing panic?"

"Gentlemen, ladies, times have changed. The threat of the Red Hulk is just the beginning. The Blood God behind him is no easy deity to contend with.

If we don't hurry and build a powerful superpowered force, do you gentlemen have the confidence to engage in close combat with the warriors of chaos and then win the favor of the Blood God?"

A brief silence fell over the conference room as the Security Council members exchanged glances, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, Chairman Mars slowly nodded. "Director Xia, your proposal is indeed worth deep consideration. We will include this topic on the agenda for the next formal Security Council meeting for further discussion and decision-making."

Xia Ling bowed slightly in thanks. "Thank you for your understanding and support. I believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop our progress."

This world needs a villain, or rather, more villains. The Red Hulk could be one, but he wasn't significant enough. New major players needed to join.

Perhaps the Ancient One, the Mage, would be a suitable candidate?

Only when the world is in chaos will the faith generated be devout enough!