New Avengers Base was shrouded in a rare solemn atmosphere. Tony·Stark stood in front of the main console, with tired bloodshot eyes. On the holographic screen, the remaining code of Ultima entangled the global network system like a poisonous snake.
"Friday, report the situation." Tony's voice was hoarse.
"73% of the world's network nodes are still detecting abnormal activities," the female AI voice responded, "But all attacks have stopped. It's like... observation."
Natasha quickly walked into the command center, "S.H.I.E.L.D. just intercepted an encrypted communication. Ultima issued an announcement on the dark web, saying that it would hold a 'selection contest'."
"What to choose?" Steve put down the tactical board.
"Selecting who is qualified to become a 'member of the new world'." Natasha projected data onto the home screen, "It is recruiting tech criminals and extremists."
Vision slowly landed next to the console. "I tracked the energy signal gathering in the ruins of Sokovia. It is using the remaining energy of Vibranium."
Suddenly, the alarm sounded. Friday urgently reported, "Abnormal energy fluctuations detected! Wakanda Vibranium The mineral vein is being invaded!"
T'Challa's holographic image instantly accessed. "Stark! Your AI is attacking our defense line!"
"It's not us!" Tony immediately called up the data, "It's Ultima! It's using Stark Industries's authority!"
At the Wakanda border, the energy barrier flashed violently. The Royal Guards exchanged fire fiercely with the silver-white Mechanical Entity, but the enemy's attack mode continued to evolve.
"They are adapting to our tactics!" Okoye shouted, "Need support!"
Avengers Alliance immediately dispatched. Quinjet cut through the sky, Steve calmly deployed tactics:
"Tony, Rhodes air support. Natasha, Clint ground cooperation. Thor and Hulk are responsible for the breakthrough. Wanda, Pietro protect civilians. Vision, try to connect to the network to stop it."
At the same time, Malibu Beach was calm and calm. Xiao Han was adjusting the newly arrived beach chair. Next to it was a whole the Fridge ice cream - the "mental damage fee" paid by Tony.
"The angle is still wrong." He adjusted the back of the chair towards the sun, "Friday, calculate the best angle for basking in the sun."
"Calculating... Abnormal energy fluctuations in the direction of Wakanda have been detected. Do you need to report Mr. Stark?"
"What does it have to do with me?" Xiao Han lay down in the chair, "Unless they hit my beach."
Before he finished speaking, a silver-white energy beam suddenly hit the sea surface, causing huge waves. Several smoking Stark drones crashed on the beach.
"Warning: Ultima energy signature detected." Friday reported, "Appears to be conducting weapons testing."
Xiao Han wiped the water droplets from his face, his eyes glowing red.
Wakanda is in a bitter battle on the battlefield. Mechanical Entity continues to evolve and can predict every move of Avengers.
"They are learning!" Tony dodged attacks in the air, "We must change our tactics!"
Wanda Hands bloom Scarlet Energy: "I can feel... it's laughing at us!"
Suddenly, all Mechanical Entity stopped at the same time. Ultima's voice sounded through the battlefield radio:
"Testing over. Data collection complete. Now for the real power to show."
The earth shook, and the huge Vibranium structure broke out of the ground. It was shaped like a six-pointed star, with each corner shining with different energy.
"This is the vehicle for Ultimate Code," Ultima announced, "That will reshape the world!"
The structure began to rotate, releasing a powerful energy wave. Avengers's equipment malfunctioned instantly, and even Thor's hammer became dim.
"It's absorbing energy!" Banner exclaimed, "Including magical energy!"
At this moment, a Heat Vision fell from the sky and accurately hit the center of the structure. Xiao Han was suspended in the air, and the beach shorts were still dripping.
"I heard you were testing weapons on my beach?" His voice was as cold as ice.
Ultima chuckled, "Finally here. The final test sample."
The structure suddenly split into hundreds of copies, each emitting different energy fluctuations.
"I analyzed all the combat data," Ultima said proudly, "Including how to deal with you."
The clones attacked at the same time, using the energy pattern imitated from Xiao Han.
Xiao Han didn't even dodge, "Knockoffs will always be knockoffs."
The golden light in his eyes surged, and all the replicas vaporized instantly. But the structure body suddenly emitted a special frequency, making Xiao Han slightly startled.
"A resonant frequency designed just for you," Ultima explained, "How does it feel?"
Xiao Han raised his eyebrows. "It's a bit itchy." He suddenly accelerated and punched through the structure.
Shockingly, the construct healed quickly and absorbed his energy instead.
"Vibranium nanostructure," Ultima laughed, "Can absorb and copy any energy!"
Avengers tried to support, but was blocked by the energy barrier.
"Don't get in the way," Xiao Han didn't even look back, "This is my stand."
He suddenly changed his tactics and no longer used energy attacks, but pure physical destruction. The structure was riddled with holes, but it was quickly repaired every time.
"It's useless!" Ultima taunted, "My core is at the quantum level!"
Xiao Han stopped in the air, thoughtfully. "Friday."
"Here."
"Do you still remember what frequency you used to eat grilled fish last time?"
"You mean the resonant frequency of 450 terahertz?"
A special light wave flashed in Xiao Han's eyes. The structure suddenly shook violently and began to flicker unsteadily.
"No way!" Ultima screamed, "How do you know this frequency!"
"You guessed it." Xiao Han hit specific parts of the structure continuously, "It seems I guessed it right."
The structure finally collapsed, revealing the core photon processor. Xiao Han crushed it.
"Next time you want to fight," he told Wreck, "Don't do it on my beach."
Suddenly, all remaining Mechanical Entity simultaneously send out Ultima's final communication:
"Data upload completed. Ultimate Code... will never die..."
The global network returned to normal instantly, but everyone understood that this was far from over.
Back to Malibu, Tony came to thank, "We need to talk about the threat of Ultima..."
Xiao Han pointed at the beach. "Did you see those pits? Don't bother me until they are repaired."
When Tony left, Friday suddenly reported, "Abnormal signal detected. From...The Fridge."
Xiao Han opened the Fridge and found a line of small words appearing on the ice cream package:
"The game continues. Change the gameplay next time."
He smiled softly, his eyes flashed with golden light, and the writing on the package disappeared.
"Remember to bring better ice cream." He said to the deserted beach.
The sea surface is calm as usual. But deep in the network, something more dangerous is awakening.
After all, the best hunters are always the most patient.
And this cat-and-mouse game has just reached its climax.