Tony's suggestion surprised everyone present.
President Ellis frowned and asked, "Continue to retreat twenty kilometers? Why?!"
Tony calmly stated, "I've never believed in coincidences. In my Afterlife are something or a pattern that we haven't officially discovered yet."
" The Desert White Mist and the shape of the Rome Colosseum are so perfectly matched, it must represent something!"
"Perhaps some mysterious force is using this desert for some kind of trial..."
"Or perhaps some alien civilization is waging a great battle in this desert..."
"Regardless of the possibility, judging from the fact that the White Fog only erased the intruder's memories, the other party did not harbor much malice towards Earth or the United States."
"But what if we go too far, like someone suggested launching missiles at the White Fog..."
At this point, he glanced at the old expert Carlyle again and chuckled contemptuously, "Once provoked, the area covered by the White Fog might expand again, engulfing the entire New Mexico, or even the United States."
"A trial by a mysterious force? A grand battle between alien civilizations?!" President Ellis looked at Tony with a bewildered expression, wondering if he had gone mad.
Tony guessed his thoughts and simply shrugged, saying, "I'm only offering my opinions and suggestions. Whether you agree or not, and how you choose... that's your business, Your Excellency."
After saying that, Tony put away the Rubik's Cube: "Sorry, I still have experiments to do, I'll take my leave now."
Before President Ellis could react, he strode out of the Washington Conference Room.
Colonel Rhodes quickly stood up and said, "Your Excellency, I'll take my leave as well."
He quickly chased after her.
After the two left, the crowd erupted in uproar.
"A trial by a mysterious force? A grand battle between alien civilizations?! Hahaha! This is hilarious!"
" God, why doesn't he say it's Hell invading the earth?"
"Your Excellency, please do not believe Tony Stark's ravings!"
Presidential Advisor Gideon Malick coldly observed the chaotic meeting room, a fleeting hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Tony left the conference room, preparing to find a secluded spot to open the door and go home.
Rhodes quickly caught up. "Hey, Tony, wait for me!"
Tony had no choice but to stop and turn around.
" Rhodes, you should stay inside."
Rhodes ran to his side, shrugged, and said, "Come on, I don't like the nonsense spouted by those experts and professors either..."
"In addition..."
He looked around and pulled Tony to a corner where the cameras couldn't see him.
"I know you, Tony."
"You never lie, like when you said you slept with every cover girl in Penthouse magazine for a whole year..."
Tony raised an eyebrow, interrupting him. "I must correct you, the March cover girl conflicted with my schedule, but fortunately the December cover girl is a pair of twins..."
"Shit, twins?!" Rhodes looked at him with envy and jealousy. "You actually slept with a pair of gorgeous twins who graced the cover of Penthouse magazine?!"
Tony shrugged smugly. "You can't have something like this by envying others, Rhodes ~"
Rhodes rolled his eyes at him, composed himself, and said, " Tony, since you said the Desert White Mist might be a trial by a mysterious force or a great battle between alien civilizations, then you must have some clues..."
"Hey buddy, give me some juicy news!"
Tony gave Rhodes a long look and decided to give his close friend a chance to choose.
" Rhodes, are you sure you want to know?"
"Reality isn't a game. Once you realize that, you'll step into another world, and there's no turning back..."
Looking at Tony's serious expression, Rhodes thought for a moment, then nodded firmly and said, "I'm sure."
Tony smiled, raised his hand, and drew a circle to open a crimson Portal.
Rhodes stared at the ever-spinning crimson Portal, his mouth agape in shock.
"Come with me, Rhodes. Let's explore the real world that mortals can't see."
After saying that, he stepped into the Portal.
Rhodes gritted his teeth and followed.
Desert White Mist, Mjolnir Base.
Richard stood before the Emperor's Human Sovereign Banner floated in the center of the deep pit, with Coulson Team and Thor the God of Thunder behind him.
" Coulson."
Phil Coulson bowed and said, "My lord."
Richard said calmly, " The White Fog has been divided into thirty-six zones. This base is the central hub connecting all the White Fog zones. You and your squad will be stationed here to provide logistical support for anyone entering the thirty-six White Fog zones."
Phil Coulson bowed and replied, "Yes, sir!"
" Thor the God of Thunder."
Thor quickly replied, " Your Sorcerer Supreme."
"I have an agreement with King Odin. You will enter one of the White Fog zones to eliminate the Dimensional Minion that have invaded Earth."
Thor pounded his chest and declared boldly, "No problem! I guarantee I won't let any intruder get away!"
Richard glanced back at him. "Underestimating those Dimensional Minion could kill you."
Thor waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry! I never take a fight lightly."
As long as he had Mjolnir, he was filled with confidence.
Seeing Richard, Richard reconsidered his plan to release the Warriors Three of Asgard.
Tsk, this idiot... needs more harsh real-world beatings...
"Suit yourself. Just remember this base is a safe place. If you encounter danger, evacuate here immediately."
Thor gave an 'OK' sign and excitedly gripped Mjolnir's hammer handle.
He now desperately craves battle, and even more so, hopes to successfully pass the trials and return to Asgard...
Richard raised his hand and shot a Crimson Mana toward the Human Sovereign Banner.
'Buzz~'
The Human Sovereign Banner lit up instantly.
Hundreds of silver beams shot out from the Human Sovereign Banner, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the Floating Palace hidden above the Mjolnir Base.
Statues appeared out of nowhere along the long Way of the Warriors.
They were all the leaders of the clans who sacrificed themselves in the ' Centennial Spirit Festival ' in the Source Star World.
These silver lights flew swiftly along Way of the Warriors, and after approaching the central main hall, they suddenly turned and flew into one of the nine branch halls.
The Soul Shaping Hall.
The silver specks of light rushed forward and disappeared into the Crimson Pool in the center of the hall.
'Buzz~ Buzz~ Buzz~'
Streams of water, each carrying a silvery sheen, shot into the sky.
These silver specks of light revealed their true forms as souls within the water column, and under the bathing water of the Spirit Soul Shaping Pool Water, which contained the Laws of the Underworld, their physical bodies were reshaped at a speed visible to the naked eye.
One of the tall Treant slowly opened his eyes. He looked around blankly and murmured, "I... I've been resurrected?!"
At this moment, a bamboo figure of similar build to him said with a smile, "We meet again, Old Tree."
The Old Tree looked up and suddenly its eyes widened. " Bamboo Elder?!"
The bamboo swayed its branches in greeting. "Long time no see, Old Tree."
The Old Tree said with deep emotion, "It's been a long time. It seems like ages have passed since our life-or-death battle at the Centennial Spirit Festival..."
Just as they were reminiscing, a voice suddenly rang in their minds.
"Resurrected Heroic Spirit, enter the battlefield now!"
The Old Tree and the others responded in unison, "As you command, Great Lord of Crimson."
They were then enveloped by beams of Crimson Beam of Light and disappeared into the Soul Shaping Hall.