Chapter 85

In the sky.

Inside a huge cloud.

"Bicas, help me contact Tony!" Xiaobai said while controlling his flight, trying to remain suspended in the air.

At first.

Xiaobai and Tony came together. Just before they reached the town, Xiaobai suddenly remembered that near Gemila Town, there seemed to be a military base of the Ten Rings, where there were more armed bandits and firepower, including M1A2 heavy main battle tanks and top-notch military weapons from Stark Industries, such as Jericho missiles and other advanced armaments.

Compared to the bandits in Gemila Town, those at the military base were much more formidable!

Xiaobai, harboring ulterior motives, originally planned to raid the Ten Rings' military base to enrich his own arsenal, especially the tank, which he had to get his hands on. Then, using Pym particles to shrink it, he could make it into a keychain, just like the old stubborn Pym in the movie, to show off in critical moments, which would surely be devastating. The thought of it made him feel exhilarated!

But when Tony learned about the military base, he immediately interrupted Xiaobai's fantasy: "Bai, you go to Gemila Town, and I'll take out the Ten Rings' military base!"

"Why?" Xiaobai was taken aback.

"Didn't you have a grudge against that bearded guy? I'm helping you!" Tony said with a serious tone.

"Really? I don't believe it!" Xiaobai wanted to teach the bearded guy a lesson but was even more interested in the weapons and armaments. He suggested persistently, "How about we go together? First to the military base, then to Gemila Town?"

"No way!"

Tony refused straightforwardly, saying solemnly, "Bai, the residents of the town are in great danger and could die at any moment. We can't waste time!"

"Then you go!"

Xiaobai clearly wasn't going to give up easily, trying to persuade him, "You might even become a hero!"

"..."

Tony fell silent for a moment, then sighed heavily and said seriously to Xiaobai, "Bai, it's not that I don't want to go, but... the weapons the Ten Rings used to attack Gemila Town are all from Stark Industries. I really don't know how to face the people who have been hurt!"

"Bai, you are more suitable to go there! Besides... the Ten Rings have my Stark Company's military missiles, and I must destroy them all! I also need to catch that damn bald guy and find out who supplied them!"

"..."

Xiaobai fell silent.

It seemed that Tony wasn't mentally prepared and could only choose to avoid to ease his guilt.

As a friend, Xiaobai felt he should support him!

"Alright!"

Thus, Xiaobai went to Gemila Town, while Tony changed course to the Ten Rings' military base.

Now.

Xiaobai had finished his task. Tony's Mark III, with its high-tech weapons, was more numerous and advanced than Xiaobai's Aries Gold Cloak. Logically, he should have finished too. However, when Xiaobai arrived at the prearranged location, he didn't see Tony, so he had Bicas contact Tony to ask what was going on.

Soon, the call was connected.

From inside Xiaobai's helmet, Tony's voice came through, along with a cacophony of gunshots, explosions, and the clanging of metal.

"Bai, are you done?"

"Yeah, I sent them all to meet God!" Xiaobai said, puzzled. "Tony, what's the situation? Why aren't you done yet?"

"Sigh, don't even mention it. I searched for a long time but couldn't find that damn bald guy. Otherwise, it would have been over! Forget it, it seems they have more than one base. I won't be able to catch him this time. Wait a moment, I'll finish them off and meet up with you!"

The call ended.

Within two minutes, Xiaobai saw a mountainous area below burst into flames and smoke.

Xiaobai estimated that Tony must have, like in the movie, directly blown up the base's missiles, causing a chain reaction. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a massive fire and mushroom cloud!

Soon, Tony's Mark III appeared in Xiaobai's field of vision.

Thanks to the reinforcement from Xiaobai's magic patterns, the Mark III wasn't riddled with bullet holes and damage like in the movie. Apart from being a bit dirty, it was virtually unscathed and would look as good as new after a wash!

"Bai, let's go!"

After greeting Xiaobai, the two started flying back. Suddenly, Tony had an idea and suggested, "Bai, how about we have a race to see who gets home first?"

"Sure!"

With nothing better to do, Xiaobai didn't refuse, grinning, "Tony, I bet you'll lose!"

"Huh? I'll lose?"

Tony was immediately displeased, retorting, "My Mark III is equipped with the latest... Shit! How could I forget your Aries? They have the same flight propulsion system! To be honest, your Aries is too deceptive. I always overlook its technological aspects!

However, those two large wings on the Aries, though they look good, don't seem to help with flight, right? Bai, you should take them off. In my opinion, they are only good for show and adding beauty, but they increase the weight of the armor, affecting speed and combat! If we race, I think you'll be the one who loses!"

Xiaobai smiled meaningfully and said, "Tony, it's better not to be too confident, or you might end up with egg on your face!"

Then, without waiting for Tony's reaction, the golden wings of the Aries suddenly flapped.

"Boom!"

The Aries Gold Cloak's hybrid energy drive system activated, combined with the weight reduction and acceleration magic patterns on the wings, instantly boosting Xiaobai's speed to supersonic. A loud sonic boom immediately echoed through the air, and in the blink of an eye, Xiaobai had pulled far ahead of Tony's Mark III.

Tony was initially stunned by Xiaobai's sudden acceleration, unable to understand why the Aries could speed up so quickly, even faster than the Mark III by more than twice! Then, he almost choked with anger, roaring, "Bai, you bastard! You're cheating! You're breaking the rules! You're starting early! You... wait for me! I won't lose to you!"

"Boom!"

Tony also entered supersonic speed, starting to catch up.

However, Tony was surprised to find that no matter how much he increased his energy, he couldn't catch up to Xiaobai's Aries. Not only that, the gap between them seemed to be getting larger!

How is this possible?!

The frame and high-tech equipment of the Aries were made by me, and the flight system is the same as the Mark III. Why is it so fast?

Could it be...

Because of those two large golden wings?!

Tony was taken aback, remembering that Xiaobai was a master of magic patterns. With such a large area on the wings, how could he not use it? He must have added some powerful magic patterns to the wings; otherwise, its speed wouldn't be so much faster than the Mark III!

The more Tony thought about it, the more he believed it was possible. By the time he came to his senses, he had lost sight of Xiaobai.

"Huh? Where is he?"

"Sir, Mr. Xiaobai has exceeded my scanning range!" JARVIS replied. "Based on his previous speed, Mr. Xiaobai should be home in a few minutes!"

At this moment, Xiaobai sent a message: "Tony, I'm heading home first. You take your time!"

"..."

Tony was flabbergasted. Damn, this is just bullying!

Meanwhile, a U.S. military base detected Tony's movements. Following that, two F22 fighter jets, like in the movie, began to investigate and pursue Tony.

Tony, already in a bad mood, became even more depressed!

Thus, the frustrated and angry Tony, feeling unbalanced and annoyed, took out his frustration on the two F22 fighter jets, giving them a thorough beating. The result was that the two pilots ejected and were safe, but the two F22 fighter jets were reduced to countless fragments!

Then, Colonel Rhodes called Tony.

Colonel Rhodes shouted angrily, "Tony, what are you doing? You destroyed two of our F22 fighter jets! How am I supposed to explain this to the public?!"

Tony: "Cut the crap, I'll pay you double the cost!"

Rhodes: "..."

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