Battle with Black Bolt

Soon, a Quinjet descended from the sky. Everyone hurriedly moved aside, and Coulson led a group of people out. He shook Juan’s hand and said, "Hello, I’m Phil Coulson, Deputy Director of S.W.O.R.D. Are you Mr. Juan?"

"Deputy Director? Yes, I’m Juan, the one who called you."

Juan was flattered. He asked somewhat nervously, "I want to ask if what Director Steve said on TV is true?"

Coulson smiled. "Yes. You can use your phone at S.W.O.R.D. We’re providing training, not imprisonment."

Juan shook his head. "That’s not what I’m asking. I mean the immigration to New York."

"Of course that’s true," Coulson said. "Besides that, you can choose to join S.W.O.R.D., or join a government department in Mexico."

"I don’t want to stay in this country full of criminals."

Juan said, "I want to go to America. It’s Heaven."

Coulson smiled but said nothing more. Heaven? America certainly was not Heaven. Its public safety was far worse than that of some Eastern countries, and it was invaded by aliens every day. Still, compared to Mexico, America was vastly better.

"As long as you truly are an Inhuman, New York will welcome you."

Coulson said, "Now, please board the plane with our staff."

"Alright."

Juan excitedly left with the S.W.O.R.D. agents. Coulson walked over to Tony and asked, "How is it? Did you find any clues?"

"I detected some quantum fluctuations. They need to be analyzed."

Tony said excitedly, "Once the analysis is complete, I can create a Quantum Interferometer and maybe even track where he teleported to."

Coulson was overjoyed. "Really?"

Tony said unhappily, "Are you questioning me? Is there anything in this world that Tony Stark can’t do?"

Coulson smiled. "Yes. Being richer than the Blood God."

Tony fell silent. He had never been as wealthy as Wang Bert, and recently, that bastard had swallowed up the European Blood Clan’s assets. The gap was now even greater.

Tony cursed, "That guy spends every day having fun. Sooner or later, he’ll go bankrupt."

"No, he won’t. Every country supports him having fun."

Coulson left it at that, then asked, "How long will the analysis take? The Inhumans need to be dealt with as soon as possible."

"If I do it myself, it might take several days."

Tony hesitated before saying, "I know a quantum expert. If we find him, it might only take a day or two."

Coulson said happily, "Who is he? Let’s go find him right away."

"That guy has a grudge against both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Stark Family."

Tony sighed and called Carter. "Aunt Carter, do you have Hank Pym’s contact information?"

Carter said, "I do, but he hates people from the Stark Family. It would be better if I went to see him. With your personalities, you’ll definitely start fighting the moment you meet."

Tony said unhappily, "Aunt Carter, are you taking a shot at me?"

"No, I’m taking a shot at both you and Pym."

Carter smiled. "Send me the information. I’ll go to his company and find him. He got his company back a couple of years ago, though I hear it hasn’t been doing very well."

"Alright."

Tony nodded. As he sent the information to Carter, he said to Coulson, "I’ll head back to my New York lab first. Take that Inhuman back with you.

By the way, get me a sample of his blood. Skye’s blood is completely indistinguishable from that of a normal person. If it weren’t for the Obelisk, I’d suspect Bert was messing with me."

Coulson nodded first, then asked, "No problem. By the way, has the Obelisk research produced any results?"

"No. I could destroy it by force, but I’m worried about damaging whatever is inside."

Tony’s eyes flickered. Based on the Obelisk, he had developed a terrifying weapon, though it was not exactly humane.

In the Inhuman settlement, Afterlife.

Gordon crashed onto the ground with a bang. Jiaying was startled and hurried over to help him up. "What happened?"

Gordon said angrily, "A new Inhuman attacked me. Damn it, he’s been deceived by humans."

"It seems S.W.O.R.D.’s speech had an effect."

Jiaying helped Gordon to his feet and said, "Gordon, don’t go out to bring back new arrivals for the time being."

"Jiaying, if I don’t bring them back, those newcomers will be brainwashed by S.W.O.R.D. and become our enemies."

Gordon said, "I think we should forcibly bring those newcomers back and teach them."

"You don’t need to worry."

Jiaying smiled. "I understand human nature better than anyone. They will never sincerely accept Inhumans. They’re recruiting Inhumans now only to fight us and study their abilities.

After some time, we’ll find evidence that they are researching Inhumans and make it public. Then the Inhumans will understand that Afterlife is their true home."

Gordon was delighted. "That could work."

Jiaying reminded him, "Also, keep an eye on things during this period. Don’t let those newcomers access outside information."

"No problem. There’s no internet or signal in Afterlife. Even if they wanted to access it, they couldn’t."

As Gordon spoke, he suddenly sensed something, and his expression changed slightly. "Jiaying, I found an extremely powerful Inhuman. If I’m not mistaken, he should be Black Bolt."

Jiaying hurriedly asked, "Black Bolt? Where is he?"

Gordon said, "Manhattan Park."

"He’s in Manhattan?"

Jiaying was utterly shocked. Manhattan was the Blood God’s territory. She hurriedly said, "Gather everyone quickly. We need to bring Black Bolt back. We absolutely cannot let him team up with humans, or both we and Maximus the King will be in danger."

"Alright."

Despite his injuries, Gordon immediately went out to gather people.

New York. Tony, who was flying toward his lab, suddenly received a request for help from the police department. "Iron Man, two strange people wearing stolen clothes and eating stolen food have appeared in Manhattan Park. We need your help."

Tony asked in astonishment, "Wait, did I hear that right? The New York police can’t even handle two thieves?"

"At first, the two thieves were just stealing clothes to wear and food to eat."

The police department said helplessly, "But then, the man drank a bottle of soda and burped…"

Tony quipped, "And then the world was destroyed?"

"Not that exaggerated. Only half the forest is gone."

The officer said, "It was worse than a typhoon passing through. The place looks like ruins."

As Tony turned around and flew toward the scene, he asked, "Are you sure he just burped once?"

"Yes. He doesn’t seem to intend to hurt anyone. He deliberately burped toward the empty forest, but everyone nearby was terrified, including our officers."

The officer sighed. "Also, after he burped, he didn’t leave. He and his companion stayed where they were. They seem to be waiting for us to negotiate."

"It’s good that he doesn’t intend to hurt anyone. Otherwise, there would be many more dead."

Tony said with a headache, "Evacuate the area. I’ll be there immediately."

"Alright. Other Super Heroes are also heading there."

Before long, Tony arrived at the park. He landed in front of the man and the bald woman, opened his faceplate, and said, "Hello, I’m Iron Man Tony Stark. I represent New York in negotiating with you."

"Hello. I am Medusa, Queen of the Moon Inhuman Kingdom. This is my husband, Black Bolt."

Medusa said to Tony, "We apologize for what happened just now. My husband was stimulated by your Earth food and burped."

"You’re Inhumans from the moon?"

Tony was greatly shocked. People actually lived on the moon? How did they solve the problems of air, gravity, and food? This was not scientific! "Yes, we are Inhumans from the moon."

As Medusa was speaking, Jarvis suddenly warned, "Sir, be careful. I have detected the fluctuations previously detected in Mexico."

"No-Eyed People! Jarvis, record the quantum fluctuations immediately."

Tony immediately raised his guard. In the next moment, accompanied by crackling energy lightning, a group of people appeared beside Medusa and Black Bolt. It was Gordon, Jiaying, and the others.

The moment Gordon appeared, he placed a dagger across Medusa’s throat. Black Bolt wanted to attack, but he did not open his mouth for fear of hurting Medusa.

Having successfully taken Medusa hostage, Jiaying immediately led the Inhumans back to one side. Then she said to Black Bolt, "Black Bolt, I am Jiaying, leader of Earth’s Inhumans. Maximus the King sent me to bring you back."

Black Bolt rapidly gestured with both hands. Medusa translated, "Black Bolt says to let me go, or he won’t be polite."

"That won’t do."

Jiaying smiled, then her expression turned cold as she shouted, "Black Bolt, kill Tony Stark, or I will kill Medusa immediately."

Does this count as catching a stray bullet while standing still?

Tony snorted and said to Jiaying, "Ma’am, if you want to kill me, you can come do it yourself."

Jiaying glanced at the approaching tv station helicopter and shouted, "Not only will I kill you, I will kill the other Super Heroes too. I will use your blood to announce to the entire world that we Inhumans will no longer suffer your oppression."

"How righteous of you. The problem is, when have we humans ever oppressed you?"

Tony mocked. At the same time, Human Torch, Wind Demon, Black Widow, and Thing, riding a Glider, were flying over.

"Do you know how I got the scar on my face? Your humans sliced me up for research and left it behind."

Jiaying said coldly, "My Inhuman brethren, humans cannot be trusted. S.W.O.R.D. is lying to you. Once you join S.W.O.R.D., they will definitely find an excuse to study your bodies and treat you as experimental materials."

Everything Jiaying said was broadcast through the cameras in the sky. The tv station did not care whether it was true or false. Ratings were what mattered.

Tony said, "Aren’t you doing just fine now? Besides, S.W.O.R.D. provides internet access. Whether the Inhumans are being deceived will be obvious at a glance."

Jiaying was about to say something when Black Bolt suddenly let out a soft "ah" at a nearby stone hill. Boom! The hill exploded, and shattered rocks came raining down.

Tony could not help swallowing. "Was that a sonic wave?"

"No, sir. It was a Sonic Wave. It can propagate even without air."

After finishing the analysis, Jarvis said, "Sir, please note that the opponent’s Sonic Wave is extremely powerful. Your armor is relatively fragile and may not withstand it."

"Remove the words ‘relatively fragile.’"

Tony said irritably. At that moment, Human Torch and the other three landed beside him. With grave expressions, they said, "Wow, looks like our opponent this time isn’t simple."

Tony said through the comm channel, "Be careful. The moment you see him open his mouth, run. He’s the strongest loudmouth king I’ve ever seen."

Black Bolt expressionlessly waved his hands. Medusa sneered, "He says to let me go immediately, or he will get angry."

"I know he’s strong. That’s why I captured you."

Jiaying placed her hand on Medusa’s face and activated her ability. Medusa’s life force rapidly drained away. Her face twisted in pain, and her complexion turned ashen.

Black Bolt was furious. He stepped forward and waved his hands incessantly. Jiaying shouted, "I don’t know what you’re saying, Black Bolt. I’ll say it one last time. Kill Tony Stark, or your Queen will die immediately."

Black Bolt was both shocked and enraged. He gritted his teeth, turned to look at Tony and the others, and softly spoke one word. "Sorry."

Along with that sound, a powerful Sonic Wave swept toward the five of them in rippling waves. Tony and the others had been prepared. The moment he turned around, they immediately fled to the side and narrowly avoided the attack.

However, Thing reacted a little too slowly and was struck head-on by the Sonic Wave. The Glider instantly shattered into pieces, and Thing was blasted backward. He crashed heavily onto the ground with a thunderous boom, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Ben!"

Human Torch hurriedly flew over to check on him and discovered that Thing had already fainted. He was horrified. Just how strong was Black Bolt, to knock Thing unconscious with a single strike?

Thing was the Super Heroes’ dedicated meat shield! Black Bolt thought he had killed Thing and felt a wave of guilt. Jiaying burst into laughter, released Medusa, and said, "Good, Black Bolt. Kill them, especially Tony Stark. He must die."

"Why is it me again?"

As Tony complained, he fired Micro Missiles at Black Bolt. Black Bolt opened his mouth and let out an "ah," shattering the missiles in midair. The remaining force continued toward Iron Man.

Iron Man had been prepared and escaped in time. At the same time, a figure appeared out of thin air behind Black Bolt and stabbed a dagger toward his heart. It was the invisible Black Widow.

Black Bolt seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He nimbly sidestepped, then let out an "ah" at Black Widow. Black Widow was directly blasted backward, her armor covered in cracks as if it might fall apart at any moment.

Black Widow opened her damaged armor and crawled to her feet, shouting in frustration, "Who the hell is this guy? He’s way too terrifying!"

"Whoever he is, I’m going to kill him to avenge Ben."

Human Torch transformed into a flaming man and flew into the sky. As he moved rapidly, he hurled fireballs at Black Bolt one after another.

"Don’t talk like Ben is already dead."

As Wind Demon complained, he swept up the shattered stones nearby and sent them raining down densely upon Black Bolt.

"Jiaying, should we make a move?"

Gordon asked Jiaying. She shook her head. "No need. Black Bolt hasn’t shown his true strength yet."

Ha! Ha! Black Bolt turned his head and released two short cries in succession. Two Sonic Waves blasted out one after another, destroying all the rocks and flames. Human Torch and Wind Demon also screamed as they were blasted backward, crashing onto the ground and vomiting blood repeatedly.

Tony and Black Widow both wore grave expressions. This Black Bolt was far too powerful.

Just then, the black Sin Buster armor descended from the sky and said, "Sorry, I’m late."