Zhao Hailun and Her Brother! The Ultron Project Begins!
Tony's expression was complicated.
He had been secretly researching the properties of the Talent Fruit.
They certainly didn't dare to eat the fruit directly.
Because...
He seriously doubted Chen Ji and planned to use his Talent Fruit to control his behavior!
However, the God Fruit the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil bore did not make him feel threatened; the double helix pattern on the surface of the fruit did, however, reveal a glint of astonishment in his eyes.
Double helix?
This is the classic model structure of DNA!
Could this God Fruit symbolize the origin of humankind?
What is the relationship between the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and the World Tree?
Furthermore, the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil grew in the Eden.
Could the concept of the Eden have originated from the Hollow Earth?
Did the authors of the Bible visit the Earth's core?
One question mark after another flooded my mind.
Stark was thrilled.
Only in this Hollow Earth can his talents be fully displayed, without needing to concern himself with laws and morals.
Anyway, the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil is still there, and he can pick the fruit himself when it ripens next time!
"The area where Stark Tower fell is indeed rich in resources."
Chen Ji examined the God Fruit.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes from time to time.
Since Mithril exists in the Hollow Earth!
Therefore, Kamar-Taj has no reason to allow other factions to mine Mithril, which can completely replace Dragon-Scale Metal and be used to create various Arcane Technology!
He could even use the wisdom of Inventor Kang to create Arcane Armor, which he could then bestow upon the Mystic Arts Master of Kamar-Taj, granting them the ability to Mystic Arts Master an army single-handedly!
The group returned to Stark Tower.
Captain America immediately noticed that more survivors had arrived in the area, all of them exhausted.
Because of the lack of nutrition, all the people were pale, emaciated, and looked extremely old!
"Tony."
When will Stark City finally be completed?
Rogers sounded worried.
He simply couldn't bear to see the suffering people sleeping on the streets.
"Give me three days."
Tony smiled.
Soon, he personally mined Mithril and, with Jarvis's help, quickly deciphered Mithril properties.
The production workshop is also operating continuously.
Cutting Mithril, welding and assembling, spraying paint, the Arc Reactor is embedded in the groove, shining with a brilliant light.
Almost instantly, an Iron Sentinel can be manufactured.
Stark also upgraded his equipment once again.
Made entirely of Mithril and equipped with the most advanced weapon system, it perfectly fits his body shape and is practically blessed with a built-in red and blue buff!
The armor's surface is covered with various secret patterns, further enhancing its magical properties.
It's in no way inferior to Victor Doom's Doom Armor!
Furthermore, the Avengers also discovered a peculiar plant that resembles corn and contains a large amount of starch.
It can be eaten raw or steamed/boiled, is rich in nutrients, and is extremely filling!
The concept of Stark City is gradually becoming a reality thanks to the Avengers!
Steep and towering walls stand guard, isolating mutated creatures and Titans from the outside world. Anti-aircraft guns and alarm systems are also in place to keep watch for dangers outside the walls at all times!
Subsequently, Tony Stark worked day and night to perfect the Hexgate he had created, which could almost achieve point-to-point teleportation, allowing direct travel between the two worlds!
But when the Avengers arrived in the city to send the survivors back to the surface, they received a different answer!
"I have no home in the Surface World anymore..."
"There's no job, and no nostalgia..."
"Rather than endure this numb existence, I'd rather stay in the Hollow Earth and join you!"
A survivor, with tears in his eyes, recounted his past and the grievances he had suffered, deeply moving the entire Avengers.
After investigation, the Avengers discovered that only a small group of people wanted to return to the surface.
Nearly 90 percent of the survivors wanted to stay in Stark City!
"How could society have become like this?"
"Does no one feel even the slightest bit of attachment?"
Captain America's expression was complex.
He was no different.
Having been frozen for half a century, when he awoke, he found himself in a place he was completely unfamiliar with, out of step with the times.
After arriving in the Hollow Earth, his long-dormant passion was rekindled, and he miraculously came back to life!
Because...
The Hollow Earth is in dire need of reconstruction!
This is a new, unexplored continent!
As Super Soldier, his mission is war!
Without war, it would be useless.
Stark City was completely different, which proved his worth once again.
Perhaps it was his existence that made the survivors unwilling to leave, and they planned to fight alongside him and jointly develop the resources of the subterranean earth.
"Then I'll allow you to stay."
"I will invent a card to prove your identity."
"From this day forward, you will all be members of the Stark Duchy."
Tony strolled over.
He had already guessed what everyone was thinking.
Returning to the Surface World means accepting one's fate and continuing to sell labor and fatten all the capitalists under the rules of the game created by others.
But in the Hollow Earth, the situation is completely different!
There is no class stratification here!
There are no wealthy families, conglomerates, oligarchs, or anything like that!
Furthermore, through the Heart-Shaped Herb and the God Fruit, one can even gain extraordinary abilities beyond human comprehension, completely shattering the old order!
He had already discovered that there were quite a few people with special abilities hidden within the survivor group!
Otherwise, how could these defenseless survivors have escaped the hunt of mutated creatures and reached the Stark City he founded?
"The Stark Duchy?"
"So you didn't just want to build a city!"
"You want to create a country?"
"Then... you must need my wisdom and strength!"
A boy with a will-o'-the-wisp squeezed through the crowd.
Beside him stood a beautiful, elegant woman with intelligent eyes that also impressed Tony.
[Name]: Zhao Hailun
[Identity]: Biological Scientist
[Entry]: Thor's fangirl (white), a woman who is just as capable as any man (purple).
[Thor Fangirl] (White): She is a fan of Thor, extremely admires strength, and greatly idolizes strong and powerful men.
[Women are just as capable as men] (Purple): She has unique insights into the medical field and is also carrying out biochemical and genetic projects. She will create the first Regeneration Cradle.
"Zhao Hailun?"
"Tsk."
"She actually became Tony's business partner?"
Chen Ji's eyes flickered.
No wonder!
When he saw Zhao Hailun, even he felt that she looked familiar!
When did she arrive in Stark City?
Chen Ji remains unknown.
Because he did not stay in Stark City for long.
During this period, he also returned to Kamar-Taj twice, bringing a batch of Mithril to Master Hamir.
And the God Fruit!
He didn't keep one for himself; he only kept one and gave it to Murphyson.
Furthermore, he inspected the progress of the Celestial Computer project, but due to limitations in technology, he had not yet found a suitable method to transform it into a true god-level computer.
Perhaps only Tony Stark could have done that...
[Name]: Amadeus Cho
[Identity]: Arm Strength
[Entry]: Brainy Superman (Red), Seventh Smartest Man in the World (Red), Amazing Young Hulk (Red).
[Brain Superman] (Red): He was born with the ability to instantly calculate and predict the probability of events, which also enabled him to Champion a global intellectual competition.
[The Seventh Smartest Person in the World] (Red): He possesses an incredible learning ability and never forgets any knowledge. He is also a top-notch hacker, smarter than some gods.
[The Amazing Young Hulk] (Red): He accidentally ate the God Fruit, which cleverly activated his Gamma Gene, allowing him to transform into the Hulk.
"Um?"
"Amadeus Cho?"
"I think I've heard this name before!"
Chen Ji's pupils contracted.
The God Fruit can actually stimulate Gamma Gene?
And Amadeus Cho even became [Amazing Youth Hulk]?
So the question is, how many cases similar to Amadeus Cho's have actually occurred?
The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, rooted in the Hollow Earth...
Is there only one, or countless?
"Dr. Helen Cho."
"Is he your brother?"
"That's quite a boast."
"But that's how young people should be!"
Welcome to my organization.
Tony realized it too late.
I finally recognized this brilliant Korean-American scientist!
Since Zhao Hailun has become famous overseas, her younger brother shouldn't be too far behind!
"Mr. Stark."
"I have no intention of Stark City."
"But I can work with you."
"My Regeneration Cradle project needs funding, and the first Regeneration Cradle can be delivered to you."
Zhao Hailun smiled.
Let's talk business.
She doesn't let emotions get the better of her.
Tony Stark isn't Thor.
There's absolutely no need to pretend.
"Regeneration Cradle?"
Clint Barton frowned.
"Yes."
"The Regeneration Cradle, utilizing nanotechnology, can stimulate cell regeneration and promote the body's self-healing..."
"Even organ reconstruction, and rapid healing even if you are injured, could potentially eradicate cancer."
Zhao Hailun aggressively promoted the product.
This immediately piqued the interest of the entire Avengers.
After all, even superheroes get injured!
That would be perfect.
"Dr. Helen Cho."
"What do you think is lacking in my Stark City?"
Tony probed.
In fact.
He doesn't need opinions at all; he needs praise and recognition!
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
What Tony is looking for is not security and belonging, but the realization of his self-worth!
His superhero identity was merely one way for him to realize his self-worth, but now that path has been replaced by Stark City!
But Zhao Hailun was completely unpretentious and spoke frankly.
"Your old-fashioned mechanical armor is severely outdated; the future belongs to nanotechnology."
"Furthermore, no matter how many Iron Sentinel you have, you cannot kill a Titan Beasts, and your lifespan is also limited!"
Tony's face stiffened.
This woman really doesn't hold back.
That hit him right where it hurt!
How could he not know the problem?
Life!
Even with all sorts of armor, he couldn't hide his mortal body!
He could even feel his own aging, his body hollowed out by wine, women, wealth, and power.
It wasn't until they arrived in the Hollow Earth, bathed in the light and radiation of the Cosmic Celestial, that they gradually recovered!
This strengthened his resolve to conquer the Earth's core.
After all, plants and animals can transform into other higher species through the Celestial Power, so there's no reason he should be an exception!
Money.
That power.
It's meaningless to Tony now.
Only Eternity could move him!
When he learned that magic could not grant immortality, he decisively abandoned the idea and devoted himself to the study of science and technology, even planning to start with the field of genetics!
Perhaps... the Regeneration Cradle could become his shortcut to Eternity!
"Tony seems to have been corrupted..."
Chen Ji frowned.
Lately, the Corruptive Aura has grown stronger, and even the spiritual beings surrounding Kamar-Taj are restless and roaring.
Even the Titan Beasts were not immune, gradually losing their intelligence and rationality!
But he was never able to find the source of the Corruptive Aura.
Even other Mystic Arts Master had not obtained any information, which made him even more uneasy.
"List."
"I need your Mind Stone."
"We want to develop a more advanced level of artificial intelligence."
"There must be a reference."
Tony avoided the crowd and approached Chen Ji.
A look of certainty flashed in his eyes.
But this made Chen Ji hesitate!
In this mental state, even if Tony created Ultron, he might not succeed!
It could very well get out of control.
An Age of Ultron is unfolding in the Hollow Earth!
However, Chen Ji reconsidered and realized that he might not necessarily have to give the real Mind Stone to Stark.
Because he could easily copy the Mind Stone!
Even though Ultron betrayed the Avengers, it doesn't mean he betrayed him!
On the contrary.
As Stark's ambitions grow, he also needs to take countermeasures to prevent Stark City from becoming too powerful.
After a moment's thought, Chen Ji immediately smiled.
He then nodded in agreement.
"I will give you the Mind Stone later. I hope you can create the most powerful artificial intelligence to serve as the brain of the Celestial Computer."
I want to program code for the Cosmic Celestial.
If it is easy to operate and control, then conventional methods are obviously not suitable.
The computer languages invented by humankind are like infantile babbling in the face of the Cosmic Celestial.
Therefore, mastering Arcane Rune and the most powerful artificial intelligence became the key to breakthrough!
"Rest assured."
"I will work with Banner to create the most powerful AI."
"And the scientists under your command definitely don't have that ability!"
Tony beamed with joy.
Soon, he obtained a dazzling yellow gemstone.
Upon first encountering the 'Mind Stone,' he immediately realized that a living consciousness existed within it!
Certainly.
This is a counterfeit gemstone created by Chen Ji using Sacred Blood and the Law of Mind.
Even if Tony Stark lost all his hair, he would never have guessed that this gem was fake!
"... living consciousness?"
Where did the Infinity Stones come from?
"Could it be that the gemstone belongs to another Cosmic Celestial?"
Bruce Banner speculated.
He heard the details of the Dream-Killing Celestial Augustus Celestial, who turned into a gem after his death.
It's hard not to make that connection!
"No."
"The Infinity Stones did not originate from the Celestials."
"It comes from a Nemesis in Greek mythology..."
"Nemesis!"
Chen Ji recounted the story in detail.
This immediately shocked the entire Avengers.
Infinity Stones...
There are seven pieces in total?!