The Battle Begins

Malibu Villa

Nick Fury quickly led his team into Tony's luxurious villa, where the elevator took them directly to the underground training room.

The moment the metal door slid open, they saw Tony Stark standing leisurely in the boxing ring, his fingers lightly tapping the ropes.

"Perfect timing," Tony grinned, opening his arms wide.

"Who wants to start with a warm-up game?"

Without a word, Natasha flipped onto the stage, her black, tight-fitting combat suit outlining her perfect figure.

"Ladies first?" she asked, raising an eyebrow while already adopting a fighting stance.

Tony gave a gentlemanly bow. "Of course, beautiful lady, please go first."

Natasha's attack was swift, a high roundhouse kick aimed straight for Tony's temple.

But Tony simply tilted his head slightly and grabbed her ankle with one hand.

He commented, "The speed is good, but the power is a bit lacking."

Natasha's pupils contracted slightly. Using the momentum, she performed a backflip to break free, and launched a series of attacks the moment she landed.

Every strike she made was precise and ruthless, yet Tony easily parried them all.

To Nick's astonishment, Tony used only one hand the entire time, with the other hand even in his pocket.

"That's impossible!"

Hawkeye murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously clenching.

Tony finally moved when Natasha threw a straight punch.

He grasped her fist precisely and gave it a gentle push.

Black Widow stumbled back several steps, her back slamming heavily against the ropes.

The training room was completely silent.

"If you were a different gender," Tony tilted his head, "You'd be embedded in that wall by now."

Doctor Banner and Adam exchanged a glance. The scientist quickly analyzed the situation.

"His muscle reaction speed is beyond that of ordinary people, and his strength is also abnormal."

Pepper sat on the sofa in the corner, scrolling through her phone without looking up.

Natasha glanced at Clint.

Hawkeye leaped onto the ring, forming a pincer attack with Natasha.

Even with their perfect teamwork, Tony still managed to handle the situation with ease.

He even adjusted the position of his sunglasses during the gap in the blocking.

"Enough!"

Nick finally couldn't help but interrupt, "Stark, when did this happen?"

Tony spread his hands dramatically. "What? Even the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.. doesn't know things?"

Nick took a deep breath, his one eye narrowing slightly. "We need you to contact Xiao Han, right now."

"Oh?"

Tony raised an eyebrow. "Now you know how to be polite?"

Adam suddenly stepped forward. "Tony, we just want to talk. This world needs guardians like him."

Banner chimed in, "We come with sincerity."

Tony stared at them for a few seconds, then suddenly snapped his the Snap: "JARVIS, connect to Xiao Han."

at the same time

In the living room of the Long Island Villa, Xiao Han and Wanda were watching this farce through a holographic projection.

Turing's mechanical voice rang out. "Sir, Mr. Stark's communication request."

Xiao Han patted Wanda on the shoulder, signaling her to wait a moment, then said, "Go ahead and answer it."

"Hey, Xiao!"

Tony's voice came through, "There are a few lost agents here who want to see you. Do you want to see them?"

Xiao Han glanced at Wanda, who nodded slightly.

"Let them wait."

The communication was immediately disconnected.

When the golden portal opened in the center of the training room, Nick instinctively took a half step back.

Xiao Han stepped out, wearing only a black shirt and shorts, with Wanda following closely behind.

I heard...

Xiao Han looked around at everyone, his voice calm, "You're looking for me?"

The atmosphere began to change, Nick Fury looked at Xiao Han.

He knew that the real negotiations were only just beginning.

Hawkeye and Natasha quickly took a few steps back, while Doctor Banner subconsciously pushed up his glasses, his expression complicated.

Adam stood still, his gaze calm, as if trying to see through Xiao Han's true nature.

Tony whistled and jumped off the boxing ring. "Shaw, you're finally here! These guys insist on seeing you and want me to join that Superboy Club."

Xiao Han glanced at everyone in the training room. "Speak up. You've disturbed my life time and time again. It seems you don't quite understand what I mean."

Nick Fury stepped forward, his voice low. "Xiao Han, we need to talk."

What do you want to talk about?

Xiao Han said calmly, "If you want me to join your Avengers Initiative, then don't waste your time."

Nick frowned. "The world is facing an unprecedented threat, and we need power like yours."

Xiao Han chuckled lightly, "And then what? You expect me to take your orders?"

"It's not about command, it's about cooperation."

Doctor Banner interjected, his tone sincere, "We just want to ensure the world's safety."

Wanda stood beside Xiao Han, her crimson energy pulsating slightly as she warily eyed them. "That's not what you said just now! We saw everything!"

Natasha glanced at her. "We were just testing the waters, we meant no harm."

Tony chuckled, "Oh? So that two-on-one was also a test?"

Hawkeye shrugged. "Just a tactical assessment."

Xiao Han shook his head. "Fury, you always do this: first test the waters, then negotiate, and finally threaten. Unfortunately, this tactic doesn't work on me."

Nick Fury's face darkened. "You really think you can stay out of this?"

Xiao Han's gaze suddenly turned cold. "I protect this world not because of your orders, but because I want to."

Adam suddenly spoke up, "Xiao Han, we are not enemies."

"Then don't bother me," Xiao Han said calmly.

Nick Fury took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing his anger. "What if one day your powers get out of control? Who will stop you?"

A dangerous glint flashed in Xiao Han's eyes. "You can try."

The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Nick glanced at everyone, suppressed his emotions again, and looked directly at Xiao Han with his one eye. "The world is changing, and we need people like you to maintain balance."

Xiao Han chuckled lightly, "Balance? Fury, are you sure you're not just looking for a suitable weapon?"

Fury's expression remained unchanged. "Weapons or allies, our goal is the same: to protect this world."

Xiao Han shook his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before finally settling on Adam.

What about you? Do you think so too?

Adam paused for a second, then spoke, "Power needs to be restrained, otherwise it will only bring chaos."

Xiao Han raised an eyebrow slightly. "My power is determined by myself."

Nick Fury finally couldn't hold back any longer and looked at Xiao Han expressionlessly. "So the negotiations have broken down?"

Tony sighed. "Fine, if you want to fight, go outside. Don't tear my house down."

Xiao Han didn't speak, but waved his hand and opened a portal, leading to the outside of Tony's villa.

Adam was the first to go in, and the rest of the people looked at each other and followed him in.

Outside Tony's villa

A clearing at the edge of a cliff.

The sea breeze howled, waves crashed against the cliffs, and a tense atmosphere hung in the air, ready to erupt at any moment.

Xiao Han stood in the center of the open space, already wearing his black nanotech battle suit, with clearly visible golden patterns.

His gaze was calm, while the members of S.H.I.E.L.D.. wore solemn expressions.

Across from him, Adam slowly stepped out, a deep blue Antimatter Energy flowing around him, his eyes sharp.

Nick Fury stood at the back, his one eye fixed on Xiao Han, while Banner, Natasha, and Clint stood a little further away, each with a different expression.

Wanda stood on the villa's terrace, her red hair blowing in the sea breeze, crimson energy flickering at her fingertips, ready to strike at any moment.

Tony, with his arms crossed, leaned against the doorframe, looking on with an expression of anticipation.

"Xiao Han."

Adam spoke, his voice calm, "We do not wish to be your enemy."

Xiao Han nodded slightly. "Then don't block my way."

Nick Fury said coldly, "You're too arrogant, Xiao Han. Do you really think you can ignore all the rules?"

Xiao Han laughed, "Rules? Fury, your rules only apply to those who are willing to abide by them."

Adam took a deep breath, slowly raising his hands, a deep blue energy gathering in his palms. "Then let me see just how strong you really are."

Xiao Han didn't move, he just looked at him calmly, and with a wave of his left hand, the scene changed, and everyone came to Mirror Dimension that was the opposite of the outside scene.

Nick Fury was shocked, but his years of experience as a secret agent allowed him to quickly regain his composure.

"Come on," Xiao Han said calmly.

Adam glanced around, took a deep breath, and suddenly attacked!

"Boom!"

A beam of dark blue energy tore through the air and hurtled straight towards Xiao Han!

Xiao Han remained standing in the same spot, without even blinking.

"Bang!"

The energy beam suddenly exploded half a meter away from him, as if it had hit an invisible wall. The energy scattered, but it did not shake him in the slightest.

Adam's pupils contracted. "What is this?!"

Xiao Han gently raised his hand, clenching his right fist. "My turn."

The next second, his figure vanished!

Before Adam could even react, Xiao Han had already appeared in front of him and unleashed a punch!

"Thump!"

Adam hastily raised his arms to block, but the terrifying impact still sent him flying backward, crashing heavily into the distant cliff face, sending rocks flying everywhere!

Both of them were merely testing the waters with this attack; they didn't use their full strength.

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