After the Infinite Ultron Crisis Was Resolved

As soon as Arishem's projection disappeared into the horizon, Tony and the others hurried back to the Arbitrator Tower.

They first activated the 'Watcher Platform's' observation mode and began searching for Arishem.

They eventually found Arishem at Saturn's orbit, the man whose entire body was engulfed in blue flames.

What they observed next deeply impressed them.

The man slowly raised his hands to his waist, palms facing each other, fingers slightly bent, energy gathering in his hands.

Even in a vacuum, they could clearly hear the man's roar.

"Ka-me-ha-me-ha!"

Both hands thrust forward suddenly, unleashing a blinding burst of blue light!

An energy shockwave with a diameter of over a kilometer blasted out from his palm, like a torrent of light piercing through the galaxy, instantly rushing towards Arishem's massive body!

Arishem first raised his hand, and hexagonal red light shields appeared in front of him in layers. When the shock wave collided with the light shields...

The entire Solar System trembled. Ripples spread across the surface of the light shield, and the hexagonal barrier frantically absorbed energy to resist, bursting into blinding light the moment it collided with the blue beam of light.

Seeing his shockwave blocked by Arishem, the blue-haired man grinned excitedly, "Fantastic!"

His aura surged, and the diameter of the shockwave expanded again, from a kilometer to ten thousand meters. Its power also increased dramatically, and the surface of the light shield was instantly covered with cracks.

"This... is impossible..." Arishem exclaimed in disbelief as the light shield was pierced layer by layer by the shockwave.

The shattered light shield broke into countless red snowflakes in space, just like broken glass. The shockwave broke through the shield and pierced through Arishem's chest. Golden particles gushed out from the wound, forming a spectacular star ring in space.

Arishem's massive body swayed slightly in the Void, and fragments of red armor scattered like rain.

The residual force of the energy shockwave that pierced his chest raged within him, making his movements sluggish and stiff.

He slowly lowered his head, looking at the huge hole in his chest. Golden energy flowed out like blood, turning into starlight in the universe.

"..."

His voice was hoarse, carrying the unique majesty of a god, yet also revealing a rare hint of wavering.

His body began to disintegrate, starting from the large hole in his chest. Golden light gradually spread outwards, like sand blown away by the wind, slowly disappearing into the dark universe.

His upper body began to tilt and fall backward, like a collapsing colossus. His arms hung limply, and the golden energy at his fingertips dissipated into thin strands.

"Blue Planet..."

His voice echoed throughout the universe.

"The power system... exceeded expectations..."

His head was slightly raised, and his final gaze seemed to pierce through space, landing on the distant Blue Planet.

"Further observation is needed..."

As soon as he finished speaking, his body completely transformed into countless golden particles, blooming brilliantly like a galaxy before slowly dissipating.

The last ray of light faded, and the universe returned to silence.

Inside the Arbitrator Tower, Tony and the others watched all this in silence, the image on the screen frozen on the last moment of Arishem's disappearance.

"This... is this... a cosmic-level battle?" Steve asked gravely.

"This is also a battle that Chen Tian will have to face." Tony clenched his fists tightly, his fists trembling slightly.

Tony's vision blurred for a moment.

He saw Chen Tian walk past him. His short white hair seemed to be blown by an invisible wind, and the hem of his black hoodie swayed gently. His hands, which were always in his pockets, were now hanging at his sides, his knuckles clearly defined.

Chen Tian stopped three steps in front of him.

Tony's breath caught in his throat. He saw Chen Tian slightly turn his head, the familiar profile bathed in a cool light from the blue glow of the observation screen. Then— Chen Tian turned his head back.

That smile was still so bright, with a mischievous curve, just like the smiles they used to give each other when they were playfully teasing each other.

"Tony," Chen Tian said, his voice so soft it seemed to come from a great distance, "This time, it's my turn to be the shield."

"Boss?" F.R.I.D.A.Y.'s voice pulled him back to reality.

Tony turned to look around; Steve, Banner, and Natasha were all looking at him.

Natasha keenly noticed Tony's unusual behavior. She took a step forward. "Tony? You were spacing out for a full 10 seconds."

Tony shrugged. "Nothing," he said, stretching his neck as if to sound casual. "Just thinking about something."

Steve frowned. "We just alerted you on F.R.I.D.A.Y. to abnormal fluctuations in your brainwaves," he said, pointing to the flickering neural network on the projection screen. "They're normally 300% active."

Tony lowered his head and remained silent. The observation room suddenly became eerily quiet, with only the hum of the server units operating.

"I just..." Tony's voice trembled slightly, "I never imagined that the kid who couldn't control his sword energy back then and almost shredded my villa would grow to..." He paused, a grim smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, "To the point where the entire Arbitrators need to hide behind him."

After saying this, he suddenly let out a short, snickering laugh, which sounded particularly jarring in the empty observation room.

Just as the heavy atmosphere seemed to solidify, a clear yet gentle voice came from the corner:

"But a Master is still a Master."

Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound. 2B sat quietly in the corner of the observation room, a gentle smile playing on her lips beneath her black eye patch.

"Still the one who gets painted pink by Stark's armor," her soft yet clear voice reached everyone's ears, "Stays up all night playing games, likes to drink cola, and occasionally says something childish..."

"Big boy." She said the last three words with exceptional gentleness.

Tony abruptly looked up, the gloom in his eyes vanishing instantly. He stared at 2B's serene face for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the observation room.

"Damn it! You're right!" Tony slammed his hand on the control panel, as if he'd been injected with new energy. "Even if that kid could punch a planet to pieces, he'd still be a cocky brat who cares about whether his hair is messed up or not!"

He turned to face the crowd, his eyes brighter than ever. "Damn it! I'd bet my entire fortune that blue-haired man is definitely connected to Chen Tian!" He spread his arms wide. "Get the party ready! I'm personally inviting him to join the Arbitrators!"

Deadpool's head popped out of the ventilation duct. "Huh, did I hear a party?"

He pulled himself out of the ventilation duct, shaking himself like a wet dog. "Babies, what did I miss? Oh! Were we talking about our little darling Chen Tian?"

He put his arm around Tony's shoulder. "Honestly, I didn't dare show my face in that atmosphere!"

Banner adjusted his glasses. "Tony, are you sure you want to invite someone who can casually fire planetary energy cannons..."

"Of course!" Tony strode towards the door. "F.R.I.D.A.Y.! Let's kick off the ultimate welcome party! Bring out that bottle of 1945 Conti and... wait, Wade, you're not allowed to touch the liquor cabinet!"

He suddenly stopped, turned around, and flashed his signature roguish grin. "Oh, and remember to bring plenty of Coke."

Natasha and Steve exchanged a glance, then shook their heads and laughed in unison.

2B was still standing in the corner, but her expression behind the blindfold seemed softer.

On the ruins of Earth-2149, the setting sun stained the broken walls and rubble with a blood-red hue.

Chen Tian's figure suddenly appeared on this post-war land. He looked around, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

"Oh, nephew's back?" Dante's languid voice came from the right. He sat on a tilted boulder, the Rebellion casually stuck beside him, chewing gum and blowing a pink bubble. "Solved faster than expected."

Bayonetta sat elegantly with her legs crossed on a floating pebble, a glass of red wine swirling gently between her fingers. "Darling," she said, gesturing with her chin toward a spot not far away, "If you had come back five minutes later, I would have opened the champagne."

There, Kiana was excitedly waving her twin pistols. "Look! I just did this—bang! boom!" She gestured exaggeratedly, "I strung three Ultron Vanguard together like a candied hawthorn!"

Squatting on the ground, Saitama scratched his bald head. "Ah... pretty impressive." He looked up at Chen Tian, a glint of light suddenly flashing in his dead fish eyes, "Oh! You're back! Were you the one who caused all those explosions in the sky?"

Chen Tian walked over with a smile and casually ruffled Kiana's hair, "Having fun?"

"Super-happy!" The girl spun around on the spot, her long white hair flowing like a silver river in the sunset.

"Do you want to go home?" he asked softly.

Kiana immediately hopped to his side like a happy little rabbit, nodding repeatedly. "Yes! Yes! All the vending machines here are destroyed. I'm thirsty, I want to drink strawberry milk." She pouted and shook Chen Tian's arm pitifully.

Dante lazily leaped down from the boulder, the Rebellion twirling gracefully in his hand before vanishing. "I want pizza," he said, rubbing his stomach, "Preferably the kind with double cheese and spicy sausage."

Bayonetta stood up, her high heels clicking crisply on the gravel. She placed one hand on her hip and tossed a wine glass lightly through the air, the glass transforming into a swarm of purple butterflies that vanished. "A shower first," she said, tossing her long hair and a captivating smile playing on her lips. "A champagne bath after a battle is a must."

As she spoke, she even gave Chen Tian a flirtatious wink, her eyes glistening with tears.

Saitama slowly brushed the dust off his uniform, then suddenly paused. "Ah, speaking of which..." He touched his bald head, his expression becoming somewhat troubled, "I wonder if the supermarket is closed... I think the last sale of discounted eggs today is at seven o'clock..."

Chen Tian looked up at the sky, dyed red by the setting sun, and the smile on his lips gradually faded. He took a deep breath, his voice soft, yet seemingly piercing through space—

"Uatu."

The sky suddenly twisted, the clouds swirled like a vortex, and a huge head slowly emerged. Uatu's eyes were like two burning stars, deep and ancient, and his gaze fell on Chen Tian with a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

"Are we going back?" Uatu's voice was deep and thunderous.

Chen Tian shrugged, Teuchi the Snap, and Uatu extended a finger. A portal made of starlight unfolded before them, and the terrace of the Arbitrator Tower could be vaguely seen inside. A gentle breeze carried a familiar scent.

"Let's go home!" Kiana cheered and rushed in first. Dante followed, whistling. Bayonetta walked gracefully, her high heels pausing slightly at the last moment before stepping into the portal. She glanced back at Chen Tian, her red lips parting slightly. "Don't keep us waiting too long, darling."

Saitama scratched his head, muttering, "I hope the supermarket isn't closed yet," and slowly Earth Flow inside.

The light from the portal illuminated Chen Tian's profile, but his gaze remained fixed on Uatu.

"The New World hasn't arrived yet, has it?" Chen Tian asked softly.

After a moment of silence, Uatu slowly spoke, "It's almost here... I didn't expect Ultron to be able to do this. It seems Deadpool's presence here has also affected him."

Chen Tian did not answer, but instead slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a mocking smile.

"Commander! Come quick!" Kiana's voice came from inside the portal, tinged with a hint of urging and coquettishness.

Chen Tian finally withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards the teleportation portal. But just before stepping in, he turned back again to look at Uatu, his eyes deep and resolute.

"It's okay, I'm here."

Hell's Kitchen, midnight.

Rainwater dripped down the rusty fire escape ladder, splashing into the puddles and creating tiny ripples. Deep in the alley, a rat pricked up its ears alertly before darting swiftly into the shadows.

"Is there... any power here that can stop him?"

A deep, husky voice seeped from the darkness, as if even the air itself had frozen.

A hand wearing a tactical glove slowly rose, its fingertips tracing across the holographic projection screen. The image froze on the blue beam of light piercing the heavens and earth in Saturn's orbit—energy powerful enough to tear apart gods.

The projections switched, continuously playing news stories about the Arbitrators who had saved various disasters on the screen.

"Super... Alliance of Legends?"