A few hours later.
A massive, futuristic-looking stealth fighter is flying tens of thousands of feet in the air.
This is Stark Industries' latest aerial fortress Justice.
The cabin interior is ridiculously spacious, featuring not only a large rest area but also a small equipment debugging platform.
At this moment, the Justice League members gathered inside the cabin.
"Everyone, pay attention."
In front of the central projection table, Luca snapped his the Snap.
The next second.
The holographic projection lit up instantly, displaying a map covered by a lush tropical rainforest.
"This is our destination for this Africa Poverty Alleviation: Wakanda."
The crowd gathered around, their eyes all focused on the projection.
Peter curiously leaned closer for a look, then scratched his head in confusion.
" Mr. Luca, this looks like just an ordinary primeval forest. There isn't even a decent road. Are you sure this is Wakanda?"
"That's what makes them so clever, kid."
Luca swiped quickly across the holographic screen a few times, inputting a series of decoding commands.
" JARVIS, overlay the Spectrum scan and energy detection images."
"Yes, sir."
The next second, the scene of the primeval forest suddenly distorted.
To everyone's astonishment, this seemingly ordinary rainforest transformed into a hemispherical energy shield shimmering with blue light!
Inside this energy shield lies a technologically advanced city!
Towering skyscrapers, maglev trains zipping through the air, and cyberpunk-style buildings.
All of this stands in stark contrast to the impoverished and underdeveloped Africa continent as perceived by the outside world.
Wow...
Peter's eyes widened in utter astonishment.
"Is... is this magic? Is this also an illusion of Kamar-Taj?"
Pietro, who was standing nearby, rolled his eyes when he heard this.
"Don't try to link everything to magic. That's clearly a technological disguise. I've heard Wang mention a kind of magic in Kamar-Taj called Mirror Dimension. That's much more advanced than this, and it doesn't require electricity."
Wanda and Gwen Stacy couldn't help but chuckle.
Luca shook his head slightly and tapped the table lightly, drawing everyone's attention back to him.
"As you can see, Klaue is right, Wakanda is not an agricultural country at all."
"They possess Vibranium that is unique to them."
"Furthermore, according to Klaue's account, approximately ten thousand years ago, a Vibranium meteorite struck this place. Therefore, the entire Wakanda is built on this mine."
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished.
The entire Wakanda is a mine?!
Wait, just how big is this mine?!
Seeing everyone's reaction, Luca shrugged.
"Okay, don't be too surprised, that's just how it is."
"We all know that Vibranium is not only indestructible, but it can also absorb kinetic energy. It is currently the most perfect material known on Earth."
"However, the Wakanda treated it as private property and held onto it tightly."
"They use Vibranium to make clothes, houses, and those melee weapons they use as toys, but they're unwilling to share it with the world."
Luca looked at Peter, his tone becoming earnest.
" Peter, do you remember what I told you before?"
With great power comes great responsibility.
"If Stark Industries possessed this Vibranium, Tony could create safer, cleaner energy, and I could develop more advanced medical devices."
"We can use it to protect New York, protect the Earth, and fight off an alien invasion!"
"And Wakanda? They watched the world descend into war, famine, and disease, while they themselves hid in their energy shield, living like God."
"What is this? This is an act of selfishness! It is a betrayal of all humanity!"
Peter was thrilled and clenched his fists tightly.
" Mr. Luca, you're right!"
"We must break the monopoly! We must bring Vibranium back to New York and unleash its true value to benefit all mankind!"
Seeing this, Luca nodded in satisfaction.
"Very good, kid, your awareness is getting higher and higher."
After speaking, Luca pointed to the energy shield on the projection and began to analyze the tactics.
"According to JARVIS's calculations, Wakanda's energy shield is extremely robust."
"It can withstand a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. That's why they were able to keep it hidden for so many years."
"Besides the shields, they also have an army equipped with Vibranium weapons."
"Although they still use primitive fighting methods like spears and shields, those weapons can unleash energy shockwaves, so they shouldn't be underestimated."
"Furthermore, their king is known as the Black Panther. He is said to have taken some kind of herb, giving him superhuman strength and agility, and he wears a Vibranium Suit that can absorb attacks."
Luca spread his hands and concluded.
Simply put, this is a hedgehog that has locked itself in a tortoise shell.
So what?
Pietro was somewhat dismissive.
"Whether it's a tortoise shell or a hedgehog's quills, if it's blocking our way, just smash it!"
" Steve once said that back in his Europe, the Germany bunkers were much thicker than this, but they still managed to smash the doors open with a single shield."
"These people are nothing but a bunch of natives with spears. Even if you dress them in clothes made of gold, it won't change the fact that they're cowards!"
"When we get there, I'll lead the charge and shove that guy's head, Black Panther, up his crotch!"
Pietro's rant left everyone stunned.
I never expected this!
This kid's only been hanging out with Steve for a few days and he's turned out like this?!
Wanda also rubbed her forehead in embarrassment.
I don't know why, but I feel like hitting my younger brother!
Luca smiled with satisfaction.
That's the kind of morale we need.
" Pietro is right."
"In the face of absolute power, everything is made of paper. The objective of this operation is very clear."
"Smash their shields, suppress all resistance, and then take over the Vibranium mine."
Who's in favor, and who's opposed?
Inside the cabin, everyone agreed without objection.
Wanda looked at Luca with eyes full of admiration.
Pietro excitedly did his warm-up exercises.
Peter took a deep breath and tried to keep quiet.
And in a cage in the corner of the cabin.
Bound hand and foot, Ulysses Klaue huddled in a corner, trembling.
As the guide for this operation, I was forced to listen to Luca's pre-battle analysis in its entirety.
At that moment, Klaue was inwardly mocking these overconfident fools.
"They're insane! These people are absolutely insane!"
"They have no idea how terrible Wakanda is!"
"This is the most technologically advanced country on Earth!"
"This energy shield is impenetrable, not even by a nuclear bomb, let alone a falling meteorite!"
"And then there's the Royal Guard; their spears can easily slice through armor!"
"Does Luca Stark think he's invincible just because he defeated a few monsters?"
"When these idiots run into Wakanda's defenses, they'll be blown to bits!"
"When the time comes, I'll take advantage of the chaos to run away, then sell this information on the black market. I'll definitely make a fortune!"
Klaue lowered his head, trying his best to hide his schadenfreude, eagerly anticipating seeing Luca and the others suffer a humiliating defeat.
At this moment.
Wakanda, Africa.
The Golden City hidden beneath the barrier is currently on the highest level of alert!
Inside the royal palace's strategic command hall, alarm lights flashed frantically.
The old King T'Chaka sat on his throne, his expression solemn.
His son, the young T'Challa the Black Panther, stood in front of the command screen.
"Father, border surveillance has detected a giant stealth aircraft rapidly approaching our airspace!"
T'Challa pointed at the rapidly moving red dot on the screen, his eyes filled with rage.
"They haven't initiated any communication requests, nor are they showing any signs of slowing down. Clearly, they're coming for us!"
T'Chaka took a deep breath, a hint of worry flashing across his aged face.
Have you verified the other party's identity?
"It's been investigated."
Princess Shuri rapidly typed on the virtual keyboard, bringing up the aircraft's signal characteristics.
"This is Stark Industries ' signal frequency band."
"Based on information relayed by our spies outside, this plane is carrying the Justice League, which recently made headlines around the world."
" Luca Stark is up there."
Upon hearing this name, the command center fell silent.
T'Chaka gripped the armrest of the throne, a flicker of shock crossing his eyes.
How did they find our location?
"It must be that damned thief, Klaue!"
"He must have sold Wakanda's secrets to Stark!"
T'Challa slammed his fist on the control panel in anger, radiating a dangerous aura.
"Father! These barbarians from outside want to invade us!"
T'Challa turned around and looked intently at T'Chaka.
"Do they think they can do whatever they want in Wakanda just because they've defeated a few monsters?! They have no idea how terrifying real technology can be!"
"I request permission to go to war! I want to personally lead the Royal Guard to teach these arrogant invaders a painful lesson!"
"I'll make sure they never leave alive!!"
T'Chaka looked at his impetuous son and remained silent for a moment.
He knew that Stark's strength should not be underestimated.
Especially Luca Stark, who can tear apart mechs with his bare hands and shoot lasers from his eyes.
He estimated that the opponent's strength definitely exceeded the limits of all previous Black Panther.
But Wakanda's dignity cannot be violated, and the secret of Vibranium must not fall into the hands of these greedy capitalists.
" T'Challa, my son."
T'Chaka stood up, his tone authoritative and somber.
" Wakanda is peaceful, but we are not afraid of war."
"Since they've provoked us, let's show them what true power is."
T'Chaka waved his hand and issued the highest order.
"Activate shields to maximum power! All border air defense weapons locked on!"
" Royal Guard, Border Legion, assemble!"
"Any enemy who dares to cross the shield will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes, my king!"
T'Challa shouted and put on the Black Panther mask.
Dark purple energy patterns flowed across his body as he wore the Vibranium armor.
He was ready to tear any intruders apart.
A few minutes later.
The Justice transport plane hovered several thousand meters above Wakanda.
The hatch slowly opened.
A sudden gust of wind rushed into the cabin, causing everyone's clothes to flutter wildly.
Luca walked to the hatch and looked down at the dense tropical rainforest below.
Under his heightened perception, the situation hidden within the energy shield was clearly visible.
Inside the shield, the Wakanda army had already assembled.
Countless cannons, flashing blue light, had locked onto them.
"Ladies and gentlemen."
Luca's mind raced.
A jet-black battle suit instantly emerged from beneath his skin, quickly enveloping him.
He then turned to look at the Justice League members who were already poised to attack.
"The door is closed; the owner doesn't seem very welcoming."
"But that's alright, Stark Industries visits never require knocking."
Luca took a sudden step out of the cabin and plummeted towards the energy shield below.
"Everyone, prepare to harvest!"
Wakanda.
This Utopia hidden beneath the barrier is now in a state of unprecedented tension.
Inside the shield, Wakanda's capital, Bernin Zana, remained as magnificent as ever.
But a somber atmosphere had already enveloped the capital.
On the edge of the plains, Wakanda's army had already assembled.
Thousands of the Border Legion wore tribal cloaks, but in their hands they wielded Vibranium energy weapons that shimmered with a deadly blue light.
Ahead of them was Wakanda's most elite Royal Guard.
These bald female warriors wielded Vibranium Spear, their eyes cold and resolute.
Further ahead in the formation, there was a group of enormous rhinoceroses clad in heavy armor.
They pawed at each other restlessly, emitting low, panting sounds.
This seemingly primitive force actually possesses firepower sufficient to sweep away any conventional army on Earth.
At this moment, everyone was on high alert, pointing their guns and spears at the sky.
Standing at the very front of all the troops was T'Challa, dressed in a pure black Vibranium Suit.
Behind him stood Okoye, the captain of Wakanda's guard, and several tribal elders.
At that moment, T'Challa's eyes were fixed on the sky above the shield.
There, a transport plane had been de-camouflaged and was hovering at an altitude of several thousand meters.
Like a colossal steel beast, it looked down upon the city below.
"Your Highness, the enemy's aircraft has broken through our outer airspace, and the cabin door is open."
Okoye gripped his spear tightly and reported in a cold tone.
"This is a direct challenge to Wakanda's dignity! I request immediate activation of the anti-aircraft energy cannons to shoot down this piece of junk!"
T'Challa his hand, stopping Okoye's impulsive act.
"No rush."
" Stark Industries ' weapons may have a great reputation outside, but they are insignificant compared to Wakanda's technology."
"I want to see what makes this arrogant United States capitalist dare to invade our sacred land."
"I want them to understand in their despair that Wakanda's shield is an insurmountable barrier they can never cross!"
The moment T'Challa finished speaking.
At the hatch of the Justice in the sky, several figures leaped down like shooting stars.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Several loud explosions rang out in mid-air.
Luca Stark, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy Daisy, and Wanda and Pietro siblings.
The five landed steadily on the surface of Wakanda's energy shield!
A pale blue energy shield rippled beneath their feet, as if they were walking on a tough, thin membrane.
Less than fifty meters below the shields stood the Wakanda army, ready for battle.
The two sides began their standoff, separated by a transparent energy shield.