Chapter 136: Steve


    In the original storyline, Killian was indeed quite powerful.


    Primarily, the Extremis virus not only enhanced his physique but also allowed him to emit high temperatures. Dealing with him was certainly a challenge for Stark.


    However, the situation has changed now.


    Under the influence of Fang Mo, the entire Marvel plotline has taken a significant twist.


    Stark had his physical abilities enhanced by the Golden Apple. To be precise, his physical prowess was nowparable to that of Captain America, perhaps differing only inbat experience.


    Moreover, Stark possessed the Iron Man armor, making hisbat capabilities far superior to the original version.


    Initially, Killian didn''t regard Stark''s armor seriously, considering it to be fragile like paper that could be easily crushed.


    However, when they engaged in actualbat, Killian swiftly realized the extent of his mistake.


    Stark''s current armorcked any advanced high-tech configurations. Inparison to high-tech armors, this particr suit appeared to be specialized for closebat.


    The shell was more robust and thicker, equipped with soundproofing, shock absorption, and resistance to extreme temperatures.


    While long-range heat weapons were removed, metallic des were added to areas like wrists, elbows, and knees. Hydraulic pumps were installed in the arms, substantially enhancing punching power.


    A single punch to Killian''s head nearly shattered it.


    "Come on, you bastard!" Stark surprisingly used profanity, then fiercely struck Killian''s head with his fist, dering, "I''m going to fight you all day."


    "You..." Killian was taken aback, forced to retreat from the impact of Stark''s blows.


    At that moment, an Iron Man suit suddenly descended from above, opening its chamber behind Killian.


    "What''s this?" Killian was momentarily puzzled, but Stark''s forceful kick to his stomach promptly propelled him into the chamber. The Iron Man suit swiftly sealed itself shut, trapping Killian inside.


    "J.A.R.V.I.S., detonate it," Stark issued a coldmand.


    Upon receiving the instruction, the Iron Man suit swiftly ascended into the air and self-destructed.


    With a deafening explosion, a stunning cloud of mes materialized in the sky. However, before Stark could even catch his breath, an orange-red beam suddenly shot out from a distance. It pierced through the me cloud, shing across the sky, leaving a massive several-kilometer-wide gap in the clouds.


    "!?"


    Stark was startled, quickly turning to see Fang Mo holding a golden sword, aimed at the sky.


    "What''s going on?" Stark couldn''t help but inquire.


    "Filling in the gaps," Fang Mo retrieved the Nine-Tails'' Sword, stating, "This guy can regenerate, but he''s simply too feeble. I couldn''t stand listening to his nonsensical thering..."


    "Very well."


    Stark could only nod, acknowledging the situation. His attention then shifted to Pepper.


    Indeed, as mentioned earlier, Killian had abducted Pepper Potts, injecting her with the Extremis virus. It was a timed bomb of sorts, capable of detonating at any moment. Naturally, Stark remained deeply concerned for Pepper''s well-being.


    However, Stark''s own condition wasn''t particrly favorable. During his battle with Killian, he had fallen victim to a surprise attack, resulting in burns covering his body and blood trickling from his eye. He appeared quite bedraggled.


    Observing Stark''s state, Pepper regarded him with a worried expression.


    "Disying their affection, eh?" Fang Mo, upon seeing the pair, yfully wiped his face, positioning Pepper in front of Stark. "Alright, you two have your moment. I''m off to find Fury."


    "I owe you a major favor, buddy," Stark addressed Fang Mo''s retreating figure, unable to hold back his gratitude.


    Fang Mo continued without looking back, simply waving a hand in acknowledgment.


    Stark and Pepper were navigating a difficult situation together. Despite any desire to jest, Fang Mo refrained from being a third wheel during this time. Instead, he resolved to stir up some trouble for Nick Fury.


    As it turned out, Nick Fury was far from idle.


    When Fang Mo located him, Fury was in the midst of rescuing the President of America.


    Yes, as mentioned before, the terrorist Killian had suspended the President of America as part of a spectacle to overthrow the government. Fury had just managed to rescue him from a precarious situation.


    "Mr. President, congrattions on your rescue," Fury assisted the man in removing his armor and conveyed his well-wishes.


    "You..."


    The President began to speak, but a sh of darkness saw Fang Mo materialize beside Nick Fury.


    "Hmm?" Fury certainly noticed Fang Mo''s presence, who at the moment was sporting a rather displeased expression. It was almost as if the word "irritated" was etched onto his forehead. Naturally, Fury couldn''t help but inquire, "What''s bothering you?"


    "Stark and Potts are disying their affection."


    Fang Mo wiped his face and said, "I just couldn''t bear watching anymore, so I came down to give you a hard time."


    "Could you hold off on bothering me for a while?" Fury quipped, his tone light-hearted. "The President is standing right here. As the former Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., can you cut me a bit of ck?"


    "Hmm?"


    Upon hearing Fury''s remark, Fang Mo momentarily froze, "Former director? Wait, did you get ousted?"


    "Not exactly."


    Fury shook his head, offering rification. "In any case, your warning was urate. S.H.I.E.L.D... has be a viper''s nest. Just a few days ago, there was an attempted coup within S.H.I.E.L.D. Thanks to Captain America and Agent Romanoff''s assistance, we managed to eliminate Pierce."


    "What? Pierce is dead?"


    Fang Mo''s brow furrowed. S.H.I.E.L.D.''s downfall should ur after the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. ording to the timeline, Iron Man 3 should precede Thor: The Dark World, followed by Captain America: The Winter Soldier. So, how did Pierce''s demise happen earlier? Was it linked to Fang Mo''s intervention in some way?


    "I personally took him down. He was a leader within Hydra."


    Fury''s tone carried a hint of emotion. Pierce was the one who had elevated him, making him sort of Fury''s senior in a way.


    To discover that the person he trusted the most was a Hydra member was indeed ironic.


    "Fine, he''s dead."


    Fang Mo shrugged. Pierce''s death wasn''t a significant concern for him, given the ample other intriguing events urring within the Marvel universe.


    "By the way, where''s Stark''s good friend?"


    Fang Mo pondered briefly before inquiring, "Has Colonel Rhodes shown up?"


    "He sustained injuries during the confrontation with Hydra and is currently recuperating in the hospital. Stark decided not to involve him in this matter," Fury exined.


    "Ah, I see."


    Fang Mo nodded in understanding, realizing that the butterfly effect he had set in motion was growing more substantial.


    As Fang Mo contemted the ripple effects he had caused, the Iron Man armors flying about suddenly erupted into inexplicable explosions. Blooms of sparks and detonations resembled a disy of fireworks, unexpectedly creating a picturesque scene.


    "Huh?"


    Both Fury and the President of Magda gazed upward, perplexed by the unfolding spectacle.


    "Damn... as if unting their affection wasn''t enough, now they''re unting their wealth."


    Fang Mo looked up, unable to contain his exmation, "No, today I''ll give them something grand..."


    With that, Fang Mo''s thoughts shifted, and he produced a gigantic green crystal roughly a meter in size.


    "What''s that?"


    Fury inquired with curiosity upon spotting the green crystal.


    "Take this, Stark!" Fang Mo disregarded Fury and shouted, "A twenty-kilometer-radius Green Gem water disy"