Chapter 90

"Amazing!"

Seeing how easily Hawkeye was taken down by Bai Xiaofei, unable to fight back and lying motionless on the ground, and with such bizarre and unpredictable methods that were hard to guard against, Nick Fury was shocked!

Even though Nick Fury had already highly overestimated Bai Xiaofei's strength, at this moment, he realized he had still severely underestimated him.

That was Hawkeye!

He was taken down in an instant, without even moving a finger! His strength was truly incomprehensible! And this was all without Bai Xiaofei using the Ant-Man suit or the Iron Man armor!

If he were to use his full strength, how terrifying would Bai Xiaofei be?

Nick Fury, deeply frightened, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat!

After witnessing Bai Xiaofei's style of acting without hesitation, Nick Fury immediately raised the level of danger he associated with Bai Xiaofei! This kind of person doesn't play by the rules; trying to reason or outsmart him would be like playing the lute to a cow, and could even be suicidal!

Nick Fury's strength was also considerable, but he knew he wouldn't fare much better against Bai Xiaofei than Hawkeye did!

Nick Fury immediately gave up the idea of trying to save anyone by force; that would just be asking for a beating! Considering Bai Xiaofei's character, Nick Fury also abandoned any plans of trickery. The Cosmic Cube was just an object; it would be best if he could get it back later, but if he couldn't, it wouldn't be a huge loss. However, if Natasha were to be lost, she would really be gone, and he would also lose Hawkeye.

The situation was dire, and Nick Fury sighed heavily, saying helplessly, "Stop! Bai Xiaofei, I agree to your demands!"

Nick Fury's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, his single eye filled with unwillingness, as well as a steel-like resolve and anger: "Tomorrow morning, Coulson will personally deliver the Cosmic Cube to Tony Stark's villa! At that time, I hope to see a completely unharmed Natasha! I also hope you don't do anything to harm America and the world, otherwise... even if it means mutual destruction, we will stop you!"

"Tch!"

Bai Xiaofei ignored Nick Fury's gaze, snorted coldly, and, knowing when to stop, released his hold on Hawkeye. He pouted and said, "You're so talkative. I'm not crazy; I won't do anything stupid! As long as no one bothers me, I'm just an ordinary person, living my peaceful life. But if someone insists on being suicidal, I don't mind fulfilling their wish!"

After saying this, he glanced coldly at Barton, who was getting up, clearly indicating that he had been suicidal just now!

"Damn it!"

Hawkeye wasn't stupid; he instantly understood Bai Xiaofei's meaning. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth, his face full of rage, but he also knew he was no match for Bai Xiaofei. Acting rashly and impulsively would only make things worse for him!

Therefore, despite his anger, he had to choose to endure. Although Hawkeye was fearless, it didn't mean he enjoyed being beaten up!

"Beep beep beep..."

At this moment, Nick Fury's phone rang.

Nick Fury took out his phone and saw it was Coulson calling. After a moment's hesitation, he answered, "Coulson, it's Fury!"

"Director Nick, is Bai Xiaofei with you?"

Coulson's voice wasn't as calm as usual; it sounded anxious, and there were faint screams and explosions in the background, indicating something serious was happening. Nick Fury's heart raced, and he frowned, asking, "Coulson, what's happening there?"

Coulson quickly explained, "Director Nick, we have found sufficient evidence that Obadiah Stane was behind the attack on Tony. He has secretly built two even larger Iron Man armors. He stole Tony's mini-arc reactor and is using it to power the giant armors to try to kill us!

Our agents have suffered heavy casualties. In a critical moment, Tony appeared in his Iron Man armor, but his mini-arc reactor is the original model with limited power, while Obadiah has two Iron Man armors. Our situation is still very dangerous. Tony told us to contact Bai Xiaofei; only he can save us!

But we can't get through to Bai Xiaofei's phone, so I called you, Director Nick! Is Bai Xiaofei with you? If he is, please get him to come over quickly. We are near Stark Industries, and Tony is fighting Obadiah and another Iron Man armor. The situation is extremely dire!"

"Damn it!"

Nick Fury's face changed dramatically after hearing this.

He looked up at Bai Xiaofei, about to explain the situation, but noticed that Bai Xiaofei seemed to have already heard the call. He stood up with a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "Tell them I'm on my way!"

Then, Nick Fury and Hawkeye saw a magnificent golden ram-shaped metal beast with large wings suddenly appear out of nowhere. It immediately disintegrated into countless parts, which flew towards Bai Xiaofei as if they had eyes!

"Click click click!"

The parts quickly assembled, and in the blink of an eye, Bai Xiaofei was covered in a noble and elegant, incredibly handsome golden human-shaped armor, looking majestic and powerful.

It was clearly the golden-armored angel that their military satellites had vaguely captured!

"Boom!"

The flight system ignited, and the golden wings of the Aries armor flapped, sending Bai Xiaofei crashing through the wall of the room. He then shot into the sky, turning into a golden meteor and disappearing in an instant. Nick Fury and Hawkeye were left standing there, dumbfounded and amazed.

When they came to their senses, they looked at each other and saw the same heavy and shocked expressions in each other's eyes!

At this time, many customers in the coffee shop were also drawn by the loud noise. Seeing the large hole in the wall, they were shocked and began to discuss it.

...

New York.

Near the Stark Industries building.

Three Iron Man armors, two large and one small, were engaged in a fierce battle.

The area was in chaos, with sparks, debris, and damaged cars and buildings scattered everywhere. Of course, there were also some unlucky people who were caught in the crossfire, lying in pools of blood. Other pedestrians who were affected by the battle were panicked, screaming and fleeing in all directions.

There were also some daring, fearless individuals who, instead of fleeing, approached the battlefield, risking being crushed to take photos of the rare Iron Man battle with their phones!

The scene was extremely chaotic.

Pep, Coulson, and two surviving S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, hiding behind cover nearby, watched Tony's heroic struggle against two enemies with great anxiety and worry on their faces!

Honestly, they wanted to help Tony, but the enemies were too powerful, and the giant Iron Man armors were impervious to bullets. They would just be sending themselves to their deaths, and it would only burden Tony. So, they had to stay hidden and silently cheer for Tony!

As for the police who had arrived, they were completely useless, only serving to be beaten and killed, highlighting the enemies' strength!

On the scene.

Tony, wearing the Mark III armor, was facing two Iron Monger armors that were three times his size, and he was clearly at a disadvantage!

The Mark III armor, which combined the power of magic runes and technology, was formidable, but Tony's mini-arc reactor was an outdated first-generation model. Its material, efficiency, and energy supply were far from sufficient, like a Lamborghini with a tractor's diesel engine. It simply couldn't perform at its best!

On the other hand, the two Iron Monger armors were not only larger and more powerful, equipped with various advanced heavy weapons and missiles, but their energy source was the second and third-generation mini-arc reactors stolen from Tony, providing ample power and formidable combat capabilities!

On one side were the two Iron Mongers with unlimited energy, able to fight without restraint, and on the other side was the Mark III armor, with energy running out and at risk of shutting down at any moment. The disparity was obvious even to a fool!

Fortunately, although the Iron Monger armors were based on the Mark I armor and redesigned, they had no knowledge of the magic rune system. Therefore, the Iron Monger armors only had technological improvements, with no magic runes. Obadiah and his team knew the magic runes had some unknown functions, but due to the lack of clues and time pressure, they gave up on them!

Although the Mark III armor had insufficient energy, it was enhanced by the magic rune system. To conserve energy and prolong the fight, Tony couldn't use some powerful moves, but the Mark III armor, reinforced by magic runes, was incredibly durable. Even with simple punches and kicks, it had immense power!

Therefore, to minimize energy consumption and buy time for Bai Xiaofei to arrive, Tony had to engage the two Iron Mongers in close combat, guerrilla tactics, and hand-to-hand fighting.

Compared to the massive Iron Monger armors, the Mark III armor was like a baby to an adult, but being small had its advantages!

Tony, known for his clever ideas, never gave the enemies a chance to create distance. He either engaged them in close combat, played hide-and-seek, or clung to the Iron Mongers, making it impossible for the other to use heavy weapons and missiles without risking hitting their ally!

Tony's strategy was smart, completely neutralizing the enemies' big moves. The two Iron Mongers could only follow Tony's lead, engaging in close combat, much to Obadiah and the bald leader's frustration and anger, but they were helpless!

However, prolonged defense would eventually lead to mistakes. Tony, being an ordinary person with limited combat skills, could only rely on the Mark III armor for super protection and strength, not improving his combat techniques or awareness. Facing the two massive Iron Mongers' relentless attacks, he inevitably made mistakes and failed to dodge.

At first, Tony could hold his own against the two Iron Mongers, but as time passed, the energy of the first-generation mini-arc reactor dwindled, and Tony was exhausted. The Mark III armor's gold-titanium alloy shell, even reinforced by magic runes, had a limit. In the intense battle, it began to crack and break.

Tony realized his situation and inwardly cursed.

Obadiah, however, was ecstatic, laughing maniacally, "Ha ha ha... Tony Stark, I must admit, your Iron Man armor is truly impressive, with advanced and precise design and unbelievable durability! But now, it can't protect you anymore. Your time is up, and Stark Industries is mine!"

Tony, refusing to lose face, retorted, "Obadiah, you're dreaming! With this junk, I can still fight you for a day!"

The bald leader, taking advantage of Tony's momentary lapse, controlled the Iron Monger to punch the Mark III armor to the ground and then stomped on it with a heavy foot, saying with a voice full of anger and malice, "Tony, I've been waiting for this day! Now, I will return everything you've given me tenfold, a hundredfold! Die!"

He aimed the 20mm Gatling gun on the Iron Monger's right hand at Tony's cracked helmet, ready to fire.

At this critical moment, Tony naturally wouldn't give up. He struggled frantically, but the Iron Monger was too strong, and his first-generation mini-arc reactor had almost no energy left. He couldn't even move, let alone escape.

Seeing the gun spin faster, Tony despaired, muttering, "Damn it! Am I going to die like this? This is so unfair!"

Just then, he heard Obadiah shout, "Watch out!"

Then, there was a loud "clang."

The Iron Monger that was stomping on him was thrown away.

Next, Tony saw a flash of gold and heard a heavy impact. Obadiah's Iron Monger was blasted into a building, smashing through walls and debris.

Seeing the familiar golden armor, Tony breathed a huge sigh of relief, exclaiming, "Bai, you finally made it! If you hadn't come, I would have been done for!"

Bai Xiaofei opened his visor and said apologetically, "Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way, but I'm glad I'm not too late!"

Tony also opened his visor and, hearing Bai Xiaofei's words, was speechless, saying irritably, "Please! You flew here, there are no traffic lights in the sky, so what was blocking you?"

Bai Xiaofei shrugged and pointed upwards, saying, "There, that's it!"

Tony looked up in confusion and saw four F-22 fighters rapidly circling in the night sky. The AI system, JARVIS, promptly warned, "Sir, their attack systems have locked onto Mr. Bai Xiaofei!"

Tony: "..."

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