PNB Chapter 317: One Punch Man Travels Through Marvel (1)
Chapter 317: One Punch Man Travels Through Marvel (1)
Recalling what happened just now, you seemed to faintly hear the sound of something breaking, as if some shackles were shattered by your continuous full-strength blows. A green aura escaped from the Immortal Hulk. Later, you learned that this punch shattered the spatial dimension that imprisoned OBA, allowing him to change hosts.
You can keenly perceive that, from that moment on, the OBA inhabiting the Immortal Hulk has gone dormant. It's unclear whether it's completely dormant or has transferred to another host. The Hulk now only retains the abilities of the original Hulk. While still unkillable, he no longer possesses the power to threaten you.
Finally, you had Tony Stark tie up the Hulk with specially crafted chains made of proto-Adamantium, and threw him, along with the other mutant super-bosses, into a heavily guarded insane asylum. Doctor Strange then used spatial magic to make it easy to enter but difficult to exit, making it difficult to escape. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, many of them would spend the rest of their lives here.
[However, victory is not yours alone. When you finally enter the underground headquarters of the Joker Gang, you discover that the Space Stone, which was supposed to be placed in the Tesseract, has disappeared along with its container. Someone took advantage of your battle with the Hulk to open a portal inside and take the Tesseract.]
Doctor Strange, arriving quickly, examines the spatial fluctuations and attempts to reverse time, but to no avail. Then, with a grim expression, he informs you that the culprit is Twinkle of the Illuminati. She is the only supervillain in the Illuminati capable of teleportation. His previous observations of the future hadn't revealed this phenomenon, and it's highly likely that a higher-dimensional being had obscured his observations. With the exception of the Time Stone, which remains in his possession, the other Infinity Stones are likely in the hands of the Illuminati.
From October to November 2030, the destruction of the Joker Gang led to a reshuffle of the world order. Countless new survivor organizations sprang up across the wasteland, while the Illuminati began searching for defenses. Human civilization finally saw the light of day, and countless kindhearted people rejoiced. However, Tony Stark grew increasingly anxious and depressed.
He tells you that things aren't that simple. Even though Hawkeye and Jack of Hearts are dead, the Illuminati, as former Avengers, boasts powerful figures like Unjust Superman Steve Rogers, Aquaman Namor, Toxic Black Widow Natasha Romanoff, Iron Man Peggy Carter, Dark Vision, and Dark Scarlet Witch. Not only do they each possess special abilities, but each also possesses a suit of armor that significantly increases their combat effectiveness.
[And the Dark Avenger Zhou Ning you're about to face is the most formidable foe he's ever faced. Although he hasn't been seen in years, he possesses virtually no weaknesses, whether in physique, strength, or intelligence. He once saved the world, yet also single-handedly brought it to ruin. If it weren't for absolute necessity, he would absolutely not stand against him.]
You patted his shoulder and told him expressionlessly that it didn't matter, because you were there. He could also try to become stronger. As long as he didn't mind becoming a middle-aged man with hair loss and a strong hairstyle.
Although you may think Tony Stark has a sharp tongue and isn't a very good person, after working together for so long, as a hero and a partner, he is the most competent person in the world. He fights for the survival of the world and human civilization. He can truly be described as great.
【Forget it, Tony Stark smiled and patted your hand in response, and you both understood each other tacitly.】
On November 2030, 11, despite precautions, the unexpected occurred. The Illuminati, using the Space Stone's ability to travel through time, brazenly invaded Kamar-Taj. Doctor Strange once again failed to observe this timeline. This time, Dark Avenger Zhou Ning finally appeared in person. He, along with Namor, Dark Scarlet Witch, Steve Rogers, Peggy Carter, Dark Vision, and the entire Dark Avengers, was enough to overturn Kamar-Taj. By the time the New Avengers arrived, he had already snatched the Time Stones from Doctor Strange's hand and embedded them one by one into his glove, in the order of power, space, reality, soul, time, and mind.
This was your first encounter with the Dark Avenger, Zhou Ning. He wasn't wearing armor, but a black suit. His eyes were weathered, and his aura was mysterious. You, on the other hand, wore a rather tacky yellow Superman suit with a white cape, a bald head, and droopy eyes. But no one doubted your strength. As you stared at each other, you both sensed a deep, hidden hostility.
The New Avengers and Dark Avengers are now assembled! (You have earned the achievement: Avengers Alliance)
[Since this map is a hidden follow-up map and the plot simulation has entered a critical point, the simulator can be switched to plot mode to facilitate understanding of the plot. Do you want to switch? Yes/No?]
[Note: This mode will not affect the simulation process, simulation rewards, or character outcomes.]
Story mode? Zhou Ning felt quite immersed in the story at this point, even feeling a faint surge of excitement. After thinking about it, he decisively chose yes.
After making the selection, the simulation mode suddenly changed and dialogue began, as if witnessing it with one's own eyes.
[The other you smiled at you, adjusted his Infinity Gauntlet, looked at Tony Stark, and said hello: Hello, kid.]
"Zhou Ning...Uncle." Tony Stark greeted him, his face darkening. "But this is the last time I'll call you uncle. You were once the person I admired most. You saved the world more than once, but then you betrayed it, betrayed humanity, and betrayed everyone who trusted you!"
"Saved the world? Betrayed the world? You don't understand at all. Time is just a trick that fools people." The other you smiled noncommittally and raised the Infinity Gauntlet in your hand. The six Infinity Stones glittered brightly. "Ever since a while ago, a voice in my head has been telling me that with just a snap of my fingers, humanity will be wiped out, the universe will be reborn, and I will be able to bite off the cosmic instinct like the Immortal Hulk, kill Galactus, and become the new Galactus."
He paused, and the other Avengers' expressions changed. Then he said leisurely: "But I won't do that. After all, what I like most is to say no to those who are self-righteous."
He reached for his chest, his right hand, clad in the Infinity Gauntlet, grasping a cloud of green smoke, severed its connection with him and flung it away. This was the cage that held OBA captive. Because the connection between Hell and the real world was too far, as a pure consciousness, OBA could only transmit his power by bewitching his host, but now he could no longer do so. Abandoned by the hands of his other self, he could only seek another host. This is the next part of the story.
Then, your other self used the Time Stone to freeze time and space, leaving only you and him free to move. He looked at you, a smile playing on his face. "Do you think, as they say, the Joker can really influence me? No, how could that be possible? We are the same, both time travelers. I was born in 1997, but have lived from 1898 to the present. I have witnessed countless years, the deaths of countless friends and family, and the collapse of empires. How could the Joker possibly influence my mind?"
However, the Joker's arrival and death led me to deeper reflection: Though I clearly didn't dislike my alter ego, I stubbornly targeted him and killed him. It was as if a pair of eyes from above were watching me, compelling me to act this way. There's a saying: "When mortals think, God laughs." And this compelled me to ponder this constantly. For a long time, my true self fell into deep contemplation, allowing the Joker's remaining instincts to dominate me.
But now my thoughts have borne fruit. I've seen a higher dimension, and I want to see for myself what's inside it. So, I went to great lengths to acquire the Infinity Gauntlet, so I can snap my fingers and open the way to this dimension.