Intelligence and Sparring

"Howard wouldn’t be this rude."

Pym snorted and opened the nearby movable window. Tony flew out and mocked, "A guy who hits people in a lab has no right to call me rude."

"That’s because they were stealing my Pym Particles," Pym said. "And your father was the one behind it."

Carter explained, "Pym, that was a misunderstanding. Hydra was the one after your Pym Particles."

Pym sneered. "Howard agreed to it too. And the reason, of course, was world security. Fortunately, I didn’t hand them over. Otherwise, Hydra might already be ruling this world."

Tony was about to argue when Carter sighed and said, "Enough, stop arguing. Tony, why did you suddenly come here? And why are you wearing damaged armor?"

"I came to deliver data. I just finished recording the No-Eyed People’s teleportation fluctuations."

Tony said, "Aunt Carter, this is more troublesome than we imagined. The Inhumans don’t just want to overturn the world—they’re working with aliens."

"Working with aliens?"

Carter was stunned. She turned to Pym and said, "Pym, I’ll double the analysis fee. Analyze the fluctuations immediately. Also, I want you to make a Quantum Interferometer and trackers. I’ll pay."

"You’ve never been this generous before."

Pym said to Tony, "Give me the data. I’ll start analyzing it right away."

"Fine."

Tony did not waste any time. He had Jarvis send the data to Dr. Pym. Pym glanced at it, then brought Tony into the lab with him.

"Aliens are here again. Earth really can’t catch a break."

Carter shook her head and headed for the Blood God Manor.

"Your Majesty."

After listening to Wang Bert’s introduction, Steve thought for a moment, then asked Black Bolt, "Are the Kree after you, or are they after Earth?"

"They’re after Earth. They didn’t know we existed before."

Black Bolt typed on his phone, "Otherwise, I wouldn’t have discovered them so easily. Their concealment technology is powerful. Even now, your satellites and instruments haven’t detected them."

"They’re after us?"

Steve frowned and turned to Wang Bert. "Bert, do you know why the Kree are here?"

"What do you take me for, someone who knows everything?"

Wang Bert spread his hands. "The only thing I know is that they definitely didn’t come here to say hello."

"I really hope they only came to say hello."

Steve said, "Bert, can you get to the moon?"

"I can fly there from the Space Station, but I think we should deal with the Inhumans on Earth first."

Wang Bert said, "Otherwise, if they make a move while we’re on the moon, Earth could suffer terrible losses. No one knows what kinds of Inhumans they have."

"You’re right, but we don’t know where the Inhumans are. We have no way to start."

Steve said with a headache. At that moment, Black Bolt typed, "I can join you in dealing with the Kree, but first, you have to help me rescue the Queen."

"You can’t."

Wang Bert shook his head. "Your people are in the Kree’s hands. If you go, they’ll only use them to threaten you."

Black Bolt fell silent. Wang Bert continued, "Black Bolt, stay here on Earth as our guest for now. But whatever you do, don’t drink soda again."

Black Bolt was a little embarrassed. He typed, "There’s no soda on the moon. In fact, the moon’s resources are extremely scarce. We simply don’t have the resources to make drinks like that."

Carter took the opportunity to ask, "Can you tell us about the Inhuman Kingdom?"

Black Bolt hesitated, then nodded and typed, "Around ten thousand Inhumans live on the moon, but not everyone can awaken superpowers. Those without powers are sent to mine…"

The more they heard, the more deeply everyone frowned. The situation in the Inhuman Kingdom could be summed up in one sentence—Inhumans with superpowers stood high above as nobles, while those without powers mined every day as lower-class citizens.

Steve said bluntly, "To be honest, your system is disgusting."

Black Bolt emphasized, "There are only so many resources. We have no choice. This is the only way to ensure everyone survives."

"I don’t think there truly is no other way."

Wang Bert said, "Black Bolt, if I’m not mistaken, this time your brother—uh, why do all you kings have a rebellious brother? Black Bolt has one, Thor has one, and Black Panther has one too."

Everyone could not help laughing. It really was quite a coincidence.

Wang Bert continued, "Black Bolt, many people must be supporting your brother’s rebellion this time, right?"

"Yes."

Black Bolt was silent for a moment before typing, "Most of the miners are on his side, and some Inhumans are following him as well. But it has nothing to do with our system. It’s purely because of a slogan he proposed."

Carter asked, "What slogan?"

Black Bolt typed, "Occupy Earth and gain inexhaustible resources."

Everyone snorted in unison. Rhodey said, "They can come and try. We Earthlings aren’t easy to mess with."

"They already are trying. Inhumans are awakening nonstop. They’re recruiting soldiers."

Wang Bert said, "Once they have enough troops, they’ll make their move and conquer Earth."

Rhodey said, "Then we’ll wipe them out first."

"You aren’t easy to mess with, but neither is the Inhuman Kingdom. If war breaks out, both sides will only suffer."

Black Bolt typed, "Most Inhumans do not want war. As long as you help me reclaim the throne, I can restore peace between the Inhuman Kingdom and Earth.

"Besides, we can form an alliance and fight the Kree Empire together. The Kree Empire is countless times stronger than Earth."

Rhodey sneered. "You have no idea how strong Earth is."

Black Bolt typed, "You can’t even leave Earth. How strong can you be? Your technology is not even as advanced as that of the Inhuman Kingdom, and the Inhuman Kingdom’s technology is technology the Kree Empire had thousands of years ago."

Rhodey said, "Our technology may not be that strong, but we have superpowerful people."

"I have never seen anyone stronger than me."

Black Bolt typed proudly. He was not being arrogant—he truly was that strong.

"A frog in a well."

Rhodey was about to say more when Wang Bert raised a hand. "Enough. How about this, Black Bolt? I’ll fight you first. Once you understand how strong Earth really is, we can discuss everything else."

After a pause, Wang Bert added, "Your Inhuman Kingdom cannot continue hiding like it did before."

Black Bolt was silent for a moment, then typed, "Then we’ll fight first."

"Fine."

Wang Bert nodded. He said to Carter, "Carter, send Black Bolt the Super Heroes who can fight. Black Bolt, I’ll allow you to choose three helpers. Your defense is a little weak, after all. Without help, I’ll kill you in seconds."

Black Bolt typed, "Arrogant."

"Sorry, but it’s the truth."

Wang Bert suddenly appeared behind Black Bolt, pressed a hand onto his shoulder, and spoke slowly.

Black Bolt was startled. He had sensed Wang Bert’s movement, but he had been completely unable to stop him. After a moment of silence, he typed, "I will choose three helpers."

"Good!"

Wang Bert nodded in satisfaction. Carter smiled and handed Black Bolt a tablet containing information on most of the Super Heroes. Even Captain Marvel was included, though there were only brief introductions and no detailed information.

Black Bolt looked at the information on the tablet, frowning slightly. There were actually so many powerful Super Heroes on Earth? Wang Bert and Carter exchanged a glance and smiled. Clearly, they had thought of the same thing.

Annex the Inhuman Kingdom and turn it into humanity’s lunar stronghold!

Steve looked at Wang Bert and Carter communicating with their eyes and could not help rubbing his nose. It was not that he doubted Carter, but if he exchanged looks like that with a female coworker, he would probably get beaten to death, right?…

At the Inhuman gathering place, Afterlife.

The moment Gordon teleported back, he coughed up blood and collapsed. Jiaying hurriedly had Lincoln take him to the hospital for treatment.

Medusa could not help asking, "What happened just now? Why did you suddenly flee in such a panic?"

"That’s none of your business."

Jiaying snorted unhappily and ordered, "Take her away and guard her closely. With her in our hands, we won’t need to worry about Black Bolt becoming our enemy."

"Yes, Jiaying."

Everyone took Medusa away. Jiaying opened a drawer and took out an alien communicator capable of contacting Attilan, the Inhuman city.

"You’re saying Black Bolt has fallen into human hands?"

After hearing Jiaying’s report, Maximus said unhappily, "Why did you run away so quickly? With my brother Black Bolt’s strength, who on Earth would you need to fear?"

"The Blood God, Your Majesty. I told you long ago that the Blood God is invincible. Even your brother is no match for him."

Jiaying said, "If I had not escaped, our entire force would have been wiped out."

"I don’t believe such a powerful person exists."

Maximus snorted. "I’ll send a noble squad to assist you. No matter what, you must capture Black Bolt and bring him back."

"With all due respect, as long as the Blood God is there, however many people you send will simply die."

Jiaying shook her head. "This matter requires a long-term plan."

Maximus said arrogantly, "Do you think the nobles of Attilan are as weak as you?"

Jiaying frowned. Things had been fine before, but ever since he ascended the throne, Maximus had become increasingly arrogant.

A typical petty man drunk on success.

"You won’t give up until you see the coffin."

A cold glint flashed through Jiaying’s eyes. "I will do my best to help. Also, bring more Terrigen Crystals. I need more of our people."

Maximus nodded. "Fine. Develop as many of our people as possible. Once my side is prepared, we’ll launch the attack together, conquer Earth, and turn all humans into our slaves."

"This was their fate to begin with."

Jiaying nodded fervently. The best way to protect the Inhumans was to turn all humans into slaves.

At the Training Ground behind the Blood God Manor, Wang Bert faced Black Bolt, Iron Man, Earth Demon, and Invisible Woman Susan from more than a hundred meters away.

Wang Bert asked speechlessly, "Tony Stark, why are you here? Shouldn’t you be researching quantum fluctuations?"

Tony controlled a newly developed Heavy Armor and said, "Black Bolt chose me. I’m happy to help him."

"He asked me to choose him."

Black Bolt typed, "He said he would do his best to help me rescue Medusa, so I agreed."

Tony said unhappily, "Didn’t we agree not to mention that?"

Black Bolt looked innocent. "I didn’t say it. I typed it."

Everyone burst into laughter. Wang Bert shook his head. "You really deserve a beating."

Tony said arrogantly, "You can try. This Veronica is my proudest creation. That madman’s Conqueror Armor is a toy compared to it."

Wang Bert looked around in every direction. Tony asked in confusion, "What are you looking at?"

Wang Bert said, "I’m looking for a suitable place for you to land. You’ll get knocked flying sooner or later anyway."

Everyone laughed again. Earth Demon said, "Boss, you really plan ahead."

"Even if you flatter that guy, he won’t give you a raise."

Tony said irritably, "Bert, let’s make this clear first. No magic. That stuff is way too unscientific."

Wang Bert smiled. "Fine, I’ll go easy on you."

"Good."

Tony said excitedly, "Bert, come on. Let me see just how strong you are."

Wang Bert said to the others, "Get ready. I’m coming."

Everyone took a deep breath and nodded at the same time. "Ready."

Wang Bert said no more. His body shot toward the four like lightning, so fast it was nearly impossible to see.

Tony immediately raised both hands and activated the Sonic Cannon. Visible ripples of air appeared ahead, and Wang Bert’s speed abruptly slowed, as if an ordinary person were running.

Black Bolt seized the opportunity and opened his mouth, letting out a soft shout at Wang Bert. As ripples flashed through the air, the turf along the way shattered.

Wang Bert immediately turned into blood and seeped into the ground. Earth Demon hurriedly shouted, "Careful, he’s approaching us from underground."

"That guy can actually burrow through earth? That’s not scientific at all."

Tony was close to losing it. He aimed the Sonic Cannon at the ground, sending grass and dirt flying everywhere.

Susan smiled. "It’s perfectly scientific. This is grass, not concrete."

"Iron Man, watch out…"

Earth Demon had barely begun his warning when a powerful force erupted beneath Tony’s feet, blasting Tony straight into the sky.

Immediately afterward, blood emerged from the ground and reformed into Wang Bert. Just as he was about to use High-Speed Movement, an energy Defense Shield suddenly appeared around him, trapping him firmly inside.

Invisible Woman Susan had made the move. During this period, she had awakened her second ability: an energy Defense Shield.

That was also why Tony had chosen her.

Hah! Black Bolt, who had been waiting for this opportunity, let out a great shout. The air shook, and an indestructible Sonic Wave struck toward Wang Bert. Before the sound wave even arrived, the ground had already sunk down a layer.

Tony Stark had also been waiting for this opportunity. He raised his right hand, and a finger-thick laser shot down at Wang Bert.

"Sorry, Boss."

Earth Demon pressed both hands downward, solidifying the ground. This time, Wang Bert would not be able to use the same trick again.

Are these people really not afraid of killing Wang Bert?

Black Bolt was rather puzzled. In the next breath, the laser and the ripples simultaneously shattered the energy Defense Shield and struck Wang Bert, but Wang Bert vanished like a ripple.

Tony shouted incredulously, "A fake? How is that possible? Jarvis has been scanning all your data the whole time!"