What Is a Beyonder?

Chapter 720: What Is a Beyonder?

Tony studied Shen Mo.

He had never seen anyone like this. He appeared to be nothing more than a handsome man with somewhat Eastern features, yet he was extraordinarily special, especially those eyes, which seemed like some kind of treasure worthy of every ounce of effort one could devote to studying them.

Tony simply let go of his restraint.

"It's precisely because it's insignificant that it's frightening." Tony no longer concealed his fear. "No ant would be willing to stay beside an elephant. The entire Earth, billions of humans, and thousands of years of civilization are like ants at your feet. Perhaps you could destroy them with a single thought."

Tony was an atheist, and this was not merely because he was a scientist. Rather, he believed that the very existence of God was humanity's greatest misfortune.

Because it denied humanity its own destiny and efforts.

Thus, after learning of Shen Mo's existence, he had nearly fallen into immense terror.

Perhaps it would become a nightmare powerful enough to drive him into depression and despair.

Shen Mo understood all of this.

That was why he had brought Tony here.

Among all the heroes, Tony had the greatest potential to become a member. Although Tony likewise yearned for a peaceful life, his unease would make protecting peace an eternally unattainable wish—as long as crises and hope remained, Tony would never be able to retire.

Not until death.

"It seems you've developed some kind of misunderstanding about me."

Shen Mo smiled. A cup of fragrant tea appeared in Tony's hand. Merely inhaling its aroma made him feel much calmer.

But at that moment, Tony was more concerned with Shen Mo's words.

"What misunderstanding?" he asked.

"You're comparing yourself and humanity to ants and me to an