Flushing, New York.
On the ruins outside the energy warehouse.
Amidst the blinding white light and reporters' questions, Luca Stark once again became the focus of the world's media.
" Mr. Luca! The strength you just displayed is simply incredible! How did you manage to sever the tentacle with one hand?!"
" Mr. Superman! Is this suit really a nanotech suit? In fact, many experts say it's a more advanced biotech suit."
" Mr. Stark! I heard you just acquired the Osborn Group. Is this attack by Doctor Octopus related to business competition?"
Facing dozens of microphones shoved right in his face.
Luca smiled slightly, maintaining his composed demeanor.
He then raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Everyone, everyone. Let's take it one question at a time. I may be strong, but I only have one mouth."
"First, regarding strength. I must say, eat more vegetables, drink more milk, and do 100 push-ups every day, and you can be like me."
"Of course, it's mainly because my last name Stark, and I have superior genes."
The reporters burst into laughter, clearly not taking the answer seriously, but they were used to Luca's cynical banter.
"Secondly, regarding this combat suit."
Luca patted his chest, his tone becoming serious.
"As mentioned last time, this is the latest bio-nanotechnology that Stark Industries is about to announce to the world! It not only possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities, but it can also instantly transform according to my neural commands."
"As for the differences between this and Tony's armor?"
Luca raised an eyebrow and deliberately drew out his words.
"The difference is, my suit doesn't need electricity, and it looks way cooler than his."
Another burst of laughter erupted from the audience.
Finally, regarding the Osborn Group.
Luca narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone imposing.
"I can only say that Stark Industries ' acquisition was entirely legal and compliant. As for Dr. Otto's personal actions, I express my deepest regret."
"But this proves one thing! Without Stark Industries ' technological support, some so-called scientists will only create disasters that destroy cities."
These words caused an uproar among the crowd.
What does this mean?!
Is Luca Stark planning to openly declare war on all scientists?!
If that's the case, then things will get interesting.
The reporters exchanged glances, all becoming excited.
Luca didn't care what these people thought, and simply waved at the camera.
"Alright, that concludes the interview. The Justice League staff need to go back and clock out. Sweet dreams everyone."
After saying that, Luca ignored the reporters' persistent questions.
Instead, he walked towards Peter Parker had been standing obediently to the side as a background figure.
"Good job, kid. Let's go, we should head back."
After saying that, Luca grabbed Peter by the back of his collar.
"Boom!"
The two transformed into a blur and soared into the sky, disappearing into the night.
At the same time.
The Himalayas, Kamar-Taj.
In the ancient meditation room, the lamplight flickered softly.
Steve sat imposingly on the tatami mat, holding a monitor made from an old-fashioned radio.
At this moment, I am watching the news replay with nothing to do.
On the screen, the image of Luca swinging Doctor Octopus around with one hand and smashing it repeatedly was playing on repeat.
"Fuck! This kid is a monster!"
Steve muttered under his breath.
"Back in the day, I used to smash those Germany ' heads with my shield on the battlefield, but I didn't hit them as hard as he did."
"Damn it, this isn't Superman, it's a monster in human skin!"
"I really want to know if his thing is made of titanium alloy, otherwise how could he satisfy so many Hollywood actresses?"
Sitting opposite him, Wang carefully held a box of Wagyu beef sashimi shipped from New York, eating it with gusto.
Hearing Steve's vulgar complaint, Wang rolled his eyes and swallowed the meat in his mouth.
" Captain Rogers, you should learn to appreciate this. It's called the aesthetics of power."
"Furthermore, although Mr. Luca's personality... well, it's somewhat unique, he is indeed a very generous and kind person."
At this point, Wang recalled his time in New York.
Not only do they live in luxury apartments and eat Michelin-starred meals every day, but they can also use their unlimited black cards to spend money as they please.
Thinking back to those days brought a dreamy look to his face.
"If I could live that kind of life every day, I'd rather watch him smash monsters into the ground every day. That's what you call a win-win situation."
Steve sneered and gave Wang a disdainful look.
"Fatty, what happened to the dignity of a mage? It was bought off with a few meals and a few bottles of horse piss?"
"I don't think that's a win-win situation; it's selling your ass!"
"If the Ancient One knew what you were like, she would definitely use magic to pull out your intestines and tie them in a bow around your neck."
Wang blushed upon hearing this, quickly protecting the sashimi in his hand and glancing guiltily towards the door.
"Don't talk nonsense! I'm experiencing the hardships of the material world so I can better hone my magic!"
Just as the two were arguing.
The courtyard outside the meditation room presented a completely different scene.
Amidst a blizzard.
Tony Stark, dressed in a slightly oversized monk's robe, sat cross-legged on a blue stone.
At this moment, his eyes were tightly closed, and his hands formed a strange mudra in front of his chest.
Opposite him, the Ancient One stood quietly, her eyes filled with incredible amazement.
"Buzz..."
A steady ball of golden sparks suddenly appeared between Tony's hands.
The sparks slowly deformed in the air, gradually forming the prototype of a complex magic array.
"Incredible..."
The Ancient One gazed at the spark in Tony's hand and murmured softly.
"In just a few days, without any systematic meditation training, he was able to achieve this level solely through mathematical analysis of energy."
" Tony Stark, perhaps your brain truly was born to explore the truths of the universe."
Upon hearing this, Tony slowly opened his eyes.
Looking at the magic circle in his hand, a smug smile immediately appeared on his face.
But he ignored the Ancient One's praise and instead raised his hand to press the communicator hidden under his monk's robe.
" JARVIS! Record this frequency!"
"The spatial folding constant is 3.14, and the energy resonance threshold is in this band. Import it into the new armor's spatial storage algorithm!"
"Once I crack this damn spark ring logic, I can not only stuff the entire suit of armor into the watch, but also inscribe defensive magic circles on the armor!"
"At that time, I don't care what kind of demons they are, I can blast them all back to their hometown with one shot!"
Ancient One: "..."
Seeing Tony caught up in a scientific frenzy, the Sorcerer Supreme, who had lived for hundreds of years, sighed helplessly.
She suddenly began to doubt whether leaving this mad scientist in Kamar-Taj was the right or wrong decision.
Perhaps it won't be long before he converts Kamar-Taj's magical library into a laboratory.
at the same time.
The other side of the Earth.
Deep within the Africa continent lies a mysterious country hidden behind a holographic camouflage barrier.
That is, Wakanda.
This city, with technology far surpassing that of Earth, is now bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Inside a royal palace hall that blends a sense of technology with primitive totems.
The current king of Wakanda belongs to T'Chaka, the Black Panther.
At this moment, he was sitting on the throne, looking solemnly at the projection in front of him.
The projector was showing news footage of Luca Stark in New York.
Beside T'Chaka stood his young son.
Of course, he is also the future Black Panther successor, T'Challa.
"Father."
On the screen, T'Challa's brow furrowed deeply.
"This Luca Stark's power is too abnormal."
"Rumors circulate that it's due to a genetic mutation, but looking at his suit, it seems to conceal very advanced technology."
T'Chaka's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't refute anything.
Seeing this, T'Challa continued speaking with a sharp look in his eyes.
"Furthermore, he previously announced the establishment of a superhero division and plans to set up a base in New York."
"But I believe that the commercialization of supernatural powers or the private armament of these powers is a huge destabilizing factor for the entire world."
T'Challa paused, then spoke with some concern.
"If their power continues to grow, they will threaten Wakanda's hidden territory sooner or later."
King T'Chaka remained silent for a long time.
A complex light flashed in his weathered eyes.
" T'Challa, you only see the surface of the threat."
"Pay close attention to how that suit transforms, and its ability to instantly absorb and convert kinetic energy."
"Don't you think this characteristic has some similarities to Vibranium?"
T'Challa paused for a moment, carefully recalling the scene from just now, his pupils contracting.
"You mean... Stark Industries has mastered a technology similar to Vibranium? Or that they've found a substitute for Vibranium?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out."
T'Chaka stood up, walked to the holographic projection, and gently touched Luca's image.
Howard Stark once bought a portion of Vibranium from Klaue and used it to create Captain America's shield.
"Now his sons have not only launched the Arc Reactor in the energy field, but have also demonstrated terrifying strength in biology and materials science."
T'Chaka turned around and looked at his son.
"While Wakanda is technologically advanced, we are too closed off. The appearance of the Stark brothers is a warning."
"We can no longer blindly assume that we are absolutely safe."
Upon hearing this, T'Challa clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"Father, do you need me to go to United States? I can go there myself to test their strength and see what cards they really hold."
No, now is not the time.
T'Chaka shook his head, stopping his son's impulsive act.
" The Stark brothers are currently riding high, and the whole world is watching them."
"Moreover, Luca Stark is eccentric and has no bottom line. If we make contact rashly and a conflict breaks out, it could very well expose Wakanda's existence."
"Let's use S.H.I.E.L.D.. and Hydra as our stepping stones first."
T'Chaka sat back on the throne, his gaze becoming profound.
" Wakanda will remain silent. Dora Mirage's spies will intensify their surveillance of Stark Industries."
"I'd like to see just how much chaos these brothers can turn the world upside down."