Wenwu's gaze swept indifferently over the entire enclosed Hydra Base.
The next instant, he lightly raised one hand into the air!
Buzz--!
An immense, invisible force, overwhelmingly powerful, instantly spread out!
The entire base castle was instantly torn in two, and the outer energy shield failed and shattered completely!
Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen surviving test subjects, including Wanda and Pietro, were all gently and steadily lifted from the ground by an invisible force, slowly detaching from the underground foundation and floating smoothly in mid-air.
The group of people were suspended in mid-air, their bodies stiff and frozen, their faces filled with extreme shock and disbelief.
Just moments ago they were trapped in Extremis, waiting to die, but in the blink of an eye, they were rescued from the depths of hell!
"Are we... really saved?"
Pietro opened his mouth in a daze, his voice trembling slightly.
Wanda tilted her head back, her gaze fixed on the figure walking on air in mid-air.
With his youthful, handsome face and tall, aloof figure, he remained calm and indifferent throughout. He single-handedly withstood the entire military base's artillery barrage, like Celestial descending to earth, utterly unmatched.
In that brief moment, boundless gratitude, awe, and admiration completely filled her heart.
The girl's emotions surged wildly, and a deep infatuation welled up in her eyes. An unprecedented thrill completely captivated her.
In mid-air, Wenwu looked down at all the survivors who had been safely rescued but were still in shock, his gaze lingering on Wanda and Pietro for a moment.
When Wanda met Wenwu's gaze and caught a glimpse of the faint smile on his lips, Wanda mind went blank, she forgot everything around her, her heart raced, her ears turned bright red, and she felt shy and awkward all over.
Wenwu looked at the beautiful, shy girl in front of him with a gentle smile, then turned his head to look down at the dilapidated Hydra Base below, his eyes suddenly turning cold.
He unleashed the massive amount of energy he had accumulated from all his weapon attacks from beneath his feet!
Boom!
An endless, violent torrent of energy poured down, instantly and completely engulfing the entire Hydra Base!
A deafening explosion ripped through the air, and the entire base instantly crumbled, Oblivion completely annihilated, turning into a scorching wasteland.
Baron Strucker didn't even have time to utter a scream before he was completely engulfed by the violent energy, leaving no trace of his body.
Smoke and dust slowly rose into the sky, and the deafening roar gradually dissipated.
In mid-air, more than a dozen surviving test subjects floated silently, all of them dumbfounded, their hearts filled with extreme shock.
That's too powerful, absolutely terrifying!
With a single strike, a massive military base was completely obliterated; such power is comparable to that of a god!
Wanda and Pietro were both stunned, unable to recover for a long time. After the shock, they felt an unprecedented awe and worship, and their desire for extraordinary power grew even stronger.
After the other survivors regained their senses, their gazes toward Wenwu were filled with deep awe and gratitude.
Wenwu manipulated his power, bringing everyone down slowly to a stop on an open space outside the base ruins.
You have been safely rescued and may leave on your own.
Wenwu spoke calmly and slowly.
The survivors immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express their sincere gratitude. Then, as instructed, they all got up and left.
Only Wanda and Pietro remained standing in the same spot, without moving.
Pietro gazed at Wenwu, who had saved them from their Extremis, and felt a deep sense of respect.
Wanda's gaze remained fixed on Wenwu from beginning to end, never wavering for a moment.
Why don't you leave?
Wenwu asked the question knowingly, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Pietro took a deep breath, his tone cautious and his attitude exceptionally respectful. "We recognize you! Thank you for saving our lives! I am Pietro Maximoff, and this is my sister Wanda. We are now homeless and have nowhere to go. We wonder if we could follow you and join the Ten Rings Empire?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his cheeks flushed slightly. Even he himself felt that his request was a bit presumptuous and shameless.
Wanda remained silent, her clear eyes fixed on Wenwu, filled with hope and genuine expectation.
As everyone knows, the Ten Rings Empire has now quelled the wars in the Middle East, and there are no more conflicts within its territory. The people live in peace and prosperity, and the country is incredibly powerful.
The brother and sister had always longed for life in the Ten Rings Road, but due to the long distance and lack of support, they never had the opportunity to go.
"If someone else had made this request to me, I would have simply told them to follow the proper procedures and apply to join the Ten Rings themselves."
Wenwu spoke gently, paused slightly, and continued, "However, you two are exceptionally talented and have a very high chance of awakening your own superpowers in the future. I can make an exception and directly bring you into the Ten Rings."
"What?! We can awaken superpowers?!"
Pietro and Wanda were instantly stunned, instinctively taking a half-step back. They felt no excitement, only instinctive apprehension and fear.
Previously, Baron Strucker had deceived them with the gimmick of awakening superpowers, ultimately leading them into a hellish experimental prison. This shadow made them extremely wary, thinking that Wenwu would also experiment on them.
Don't be afraid.
Seeing their wary expressions, Wenwu chuckled helplessly, "With my strength, there's no need for me to scheme against or persecute you. There are countless Mutants with superpowers within the Ten Rings; I have no need for human experimentation."
Wanda and Pietro exchanged a glance, and after careful consideration, they also felt that Wenwu's words were all true.
The Ten Rings Empire was one of the earliest powers to embrace and accept Mutants. With a large number of Mutants with diverse abilities within its borders, there was absolutely no need for them to use such cruel and despicable methods to conduct human experiments.
"Thank you, Mr. Wenwu!"
The brother and sister lowered their guard, bowed deeply, and expressed their sincere gratitude.
"Alright, I'll take you back now."
Wenwu nodded slightly, looked at Wanda beside him, and reached out his hand, whispering, "Hold my hand tightly."
"Ah..."
Wanda was slightly taken aback, her cheeks instantly turning bright red with embarrassment. She obediently stretched out her slender little hand and tightly grasped Wenwu's palm.
Seeing this, Pietro, standing nearby, couldn't help but let his mind wander, thinking that Wenwu had ulterior motives towards his sister.
But the next second, Wenwu gently placed his other hand on Pietro's shoulder.
Bang!
The space trembled slightly, leaving only a wisp of faint black mist in place. Wenwu and his brother and sister vanished into thin air in an instant.
In the blink of an eye, the three traversed tens of thousands of miles and appeared directly in the top floor of the Heavenly Palace Tower of the Ten Rings Empire, in the royal palace of Wenwu.
"Here it is...?"
Wanda and Pietro were completely stunned by the unfamiliar yet extremely luxurious environment before them, their eyes wide with astonishment.
"We have arrived in the Ten Rings Empire. This is my aerial mansion."
Wenwu spoke softly, offering a simple explanation.
"Mr. Wenwu, you are too amazing! To teleport thousands of miles in an instant, such a skill is simply divine!"
Pietro was utterly shocked and exclaimed in genuine amazement.
Wanda was equally amazed, her heart pounding for a long time. Then she belatedly realized that Wenwu was still holding her little hand tightly, and he hadn't let go.
The warm, burning heat emanating from her palm spread throughout her body, starting from her fingertips, instantly throwing her into a state of utter confusion.
She couldn't help but wonder: Did this man, who had taken her hand instead of Pietro's, have a different kind of affection for her?
The more Wanda thought about it, the more confused Wanda became. A tingling sensation spread through her body, her heart raced, and her ears turned bright red.
"Come on, I'll show you around the palace and show you the scenery of the Ten Rings."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wenwu took Wanda's hand and led Pietro towards the Hanging Gardens.
Pietro was filled with curiosity about the new environment and didn't notice that Wenwu was holding his sister's hand the whole time, nor did he notice Wanda's shy, blushing cheeks.
Upon arriving at the Hanging Gardens, Pietro was even more excited, looking around and running to the edge of the gardens to overlook the entire magnificent and bustling Heavenly Palace City below, feeling utterly awestruck.
Wanda was initially captivated by the breathtaking scenery before her, temporarily forgetting that she was being held tightly in a warm, large hand.
When she came to her senses from the shock, she realized that Wenwu had let go of her hand at some point.
The emptiness at her fingertips instantly filled her with an indescribable sense of loss.