Sebastian Shaw

That day, Zhang Xuan stayed with the Howling Commandos and met the other members who had joined after its expansion: Quicksilver, who possessed incredible speed; Namor, whose strength on land and in water was exceptional; and the artificial Human Torch.

Early the next morning, as dawn broke, Zhang Xuan eagerly led everyone out of the commandos’ camp and onto the Arctic ice plains. It was a cold, vast, open expanse—the perfect place to deal with Sebastian Shaw.

"You get ready here. I’ll go bring Sebastian Shaw over!" Zhang Xuan left those words behind and vanished from the Arctic ice plains in an instant.

Staring at the spot where Zhang Xuan had just disappeared, Namor, wearing nothing but a pair of briefs, crossed his arms impatiently. "What’s this supposed to mean? He just dumps us here? And what gives him the right to order us around?"

Steve frowned slightly. He had never liked Namor, the man from the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. Hot-tempered, stubborn, savage, and deeply hostile toward humans, Namor was extremely unpopular throughout the Howling Commandos.

"Because he founded the Howling Commandos!" Logan’s temper was no milder than Namor’s. The moment he heard that, he stepped up, staring arrogantly at Namor as he said slowly, "Because all of us are willing to follow his command, and Steve is no exception!"

Nick Fury fixed Namor with his single eye, his expression icy. The heavy machine gun in his hands lifted slightly, faintly aimed at Namor as he threatened, "Don’t try to provoke Alex, or you’ll die horribly!"

Seeing everyone at each other’s throats, Steve barked and stepped forward. "Enough talking. Get moving. Alex will be back soon!"

Sebastian Shaw was being extremely high-profile at the moment, so Zhang Xuan easily found his trail.

Watching the figure wreak havoc in the middle of the battlefield between the two armies, Zhang Xuan was both astonished and envious. In fact, ever since discovering that he possessed the Replication Ability, he had coveted Sebastian Shaw’s power. It was one of the abilities Zhang Xuan wanted most.

Once the cannon fire and smoke had finally died down, the figure in the center of the battlefield revealed his true face. The moment Zhang Xuan saw Sebastian Shaw’s face, he cried out, "Norwell?"

Although the Norwell before him looked much younger than he had two years ago, Zhang Xuan was certain it was him—the Translator from Auschwitz Concentration Camp who had followed him all the way to Finland.

Filled with shock, Zhang Xuan teleported directly in front of him and hesitantly called out, "Sebastian Shaw?"

Sebastian Shaw turned at the sound. A faint smile appeared on his handsome face as he greeted him like an old friend. "Hi. Long time no see, Alex!"

Hearing Sebastian Shaw’s words, Zhang Xuan immediately confirmed it. Norwell was Sebastian Shaw!

"Norwell or Sebastian Shaw, it doesn’t matter. Today, you’ll become my prisoner!" Zhang Xuan snorted, casting aside his stray thoughts. He moved swiftly, appearing beside Sebastian Shaw and activating Teleportation, bringing him to the Arctic ice plains in an instant.

Sebastian Shaw quickly realized his situation. He looked around at the others without showing the slightest hint of tension, then said calmly, "What? You want to gang up on me? Come on, then. I’m waiting!"

Sebastian Shaw’s ability was Energy Absorption. He could absorb all forms of energy in motion, including electrical energy, kinetic energy, thermal energy, and more. The energy he absorbed could strengthen every cell in Shaw’s body, making him incredibly strong and allowing him to remain forever young. When subjected to multiple attacks, the energy Shaw absorbed multiplied, making him even stronger. Therefore, he did not fear being surrounded.

Zhang Xuan did not know any of that, but he had already formed a plan. "Everyone, attack together! Don’t hit him—surround him!" Without attacks, Sebastian Shaw would have no way to absorb energy. Without energy, he was at most just a physically strong man.

Sebastian Shaw’s expression changed slightly at those words. He quickly pulled a grenade from his body and tore off its pin, intending to absorb the grenade’s energy.

Zhang Xuan had been prepared for this move. The instant he saw it, he activated Teleportation and abruptly appeared before Sebastian Shaw. Before Shaw could absorb the energy from the grenade’s explosion, Zhang Xuan absorbed it first.

The moment he touched Sebastian Shaw, Zhang Xuan had replicated his ability. Now, Zhang Xuan could absorb energy as well!

Zhang Xuan’s actions had clearly exceeded Sebastian Shaw’s expectations. Shaw stared at him in astonishment. "Isn’t your ability metal control?"

"I have plenty of abilities!" Zhang Xuan smiled mysteriously without explaining. He was not foolish enough to reveal his secret to Sebastian Shaw.

While Sebastian Shaw was stunned, Steve and the others charged forward at full speed.

Sebastian Shaw’s expression changed abruptly. His fists shot out, striking Logan, who had rushed in first. After being enhanced by energy, Sebastian Shaw’s physical abilities were far beyond those of an ordinary person, and the force behind that punch was no small matter.

But Logan remembered Zhang Xuan’s instructions. He did not counterattack, nor did he dodge. He simply took the punch head-on.

Logan’s response stunned Sebastian Shaw once again. He had originally thought that as long as Logan fought back, he could use the opportunity to absorb some energy from him. The harder Logan counterattacked, the more energy he could absorb.

Yet what Sebastian Shaw had not expected was that Logan did not react at all!

While Sebastian Shaw was distracted, Steve and the others had already surrounded him. They swiftly tied him up, binding him hand and foot. Two specially made shackles locked his wrists and ankles together, leaving him completely unable to move.

"That’s it?" The youthful-looking Quicksilver stared at the restrained Sebastian Shaw, his face full of disbelief. In several previous battles, the Howling Commandos had suffered heavily at Sebastian Shaw’s hands, leaving a deep shadow over the young Quicksilver.

But now, the Sebastian Shaw whom Quicksilver had considered incredibly powerful had been defeated so easily! Amid his delight, Quicksilver could not help turning his gaze toward Zhang Xuan, his eyes filled with deep admiration.

Zhang Xuan did not notice Quicksilver’s admiration. Seeing that Sebastian Shaw had been trapped, he hurried over and touched him several times, replicating the ability to build up more time. If this replication could really become permanent replication, how wonderful would that be? Then I wouldn’t have to replicate it every time I used it. What a hassle!

After replicating it three times and storing up enough time, Zhang Xuan stood and turned to Steve with a smile. "Steve, mission accomplished. I’ll take you all back."

Just as Zhang Xuan was about to activate Teleportation, a red figure suddenly appeared, then vanished again in the blink of an eye. At the same time, Sebastian Shaw, who had been lying on the ground, disappeared as well!

"Teleportation? Red Devil!"

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