Chapter 286: Chapter 285
After Ultron's intrusion, the room fell silent.
The atmosphere was tense.
"This is the disaster I was talking about!"
Chen Ye feigned a sigh. "Unfortunately, I still came a little too late."
No need for more words.
Tony would undoubtedly bear the blame for creating Ultron.
The others looked at Tony with a hint of reproach in their eyes.
"Ultron!!!"
Captain America's face was serious. "Tony, can you tell us about the Ultron program?"
Tony didn't respond, slumping into a chair, his expression somewhat dejected.
It seemed that Ultron's betrayal had struck him hard.
"We've lost a lot of data. Ultron has seen everything, including encrypted files and surveillance footage," Natasha said after checking the system. "Ultron now knows more about us than we do about each other."
Hearing this, everyone's expressions grew even more somber.
War Machine, Rhodey, said worriedly, "I'm really concerned. What if Ultron decides to go after something more extreme? Like nuclear launch codes?"
This potential outcome was truly serious.
With Ultron's capabilities, it wasn't out of reach.
Captain America immediately asked Chen Ye, "Ronan, did the prophet you met tell you anything about Ultron's plans?"
Chen Ye shook his head and replied, "He only told me that if Ultron isn't stopped, every human on Earth will die."
This was a bit dishonest of Chen Ye.
He knew the plot, of course, and he knew what was going to happen next, including Ultron's plans.
But Chen Ye was prioritizing his own mission and thought it might be good to have Ultron cause trouble for the Avengers. This way, they wouldn't interfere with him or cause him any problems.
So Chen Ye lied.
Upon hearing Chen Ye's words, everyone's expressions grew even more serious.
"Everyone!"
Chen Ye spoke again, drawing everyone's attention.
He raised the scepter in his hand and said, "Ultron just tried to seize the Mind Stone, but I stopped him. For safety's sake, until Ultron is eliminated, the scepter should be kept with me!"
"No! Absolutely not!"
Thor immediately objected. "The Mind Stone must be kept in a secure place. It can't be entrusted to any individual."
Others might not yet understand the power of the Infinity Stones, but Thor certainly did.
"It's just temporary. Once Ultron is dealt with, I'll return the scepter to you," Chen Ye said. "The prophet also told me that if the Mind Stone stays in any of your hands, something bad will happen. So, it must be kept by me for now!"
Chen Ye's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Are you planning to force it?" Thor stared at Chen Ye, holding Mjolnir tightly, ready for a confrontation.
As a prince of Asgard, Thor was proud and would never easily yield.
Seeing the two about to clash, Black Widow, Natasha, quickly intervened, "Calm down, boys. We have a common enemy right now."
"I'll say it again!" Thor said coldly. "The Mind Stone must not be in the hands of any individual, especially when I don't even know who you are."
Chen Ye smiled faintly. "If I wanted to steal the Mind Stone, I could have done it during the Battle of New York… As I said, the Mind Stone is only temporarily with me. Once Ultron is eliminated, I'll return it."
Everyone fell silent, unsure of what to do.
Dr. Banner couldn't help but remind, "Ronan, this scepter can corrupt minds, amplify desires..."
"Don't worry, Dr. Banner, I'm well aware of the Mind Stone's effects," Chen Ye replied calmly.
Hearing this, Dr. Banner closed his mouth.
Everyone actually felt the scepter shouldn't be in Chen Ye's hands.
But Chen Ye's strength was evident to all.
He was extremely powerful!
They already had a formidable enemy in Ultron, and no one wanted to provoke another powerful adversary at this time.
Many people turned their eyes to Captain America, hoping he would make a decision.
After a moment of contemplation, Captain America said, "Ronan, I'm okay with you keeping the scepter, but you must keep your word. Once Ultron is dealt with, the scepter must be returned. Also, if you try anything with the scepter during this period, I assure you, the Avengers will come for you!"
Chen Ye smiled. "Of course! I always keep my promises."
From start to finish, Tony Stark, usually the most vocal, remained silent.
After all, he was the one who created Ultron!
Captain America glanced at Tony and then said, "Ultron is now a significant threat. Regardless of his plans, we must find him before he's fully prepared. Let's split up and take action!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
As Chen Ye was about to leave, Natasha suddenly followed him.
"Ronan, would you mind giving me a ride?"
"Of course, no problem."
The two took the elevator down together and exited Stark Tower.
Chen Ye snapped his fingers, and a Pagani supercar automatically drove up to them.
"Nice car! Ronan, is this a new toy?" Natasha remarked in surprise. "And it's self-driving?"
Chen Ye smiled but didn't answer, opening the passenger door for Natasha.
After she got in, Chen Ye moved to the driver's seat.
"Natasha, where to?"
"XX Street, Number XX," Natasha casually gave an address.
Chen Ye nodded and gave the command, "Hurricane, let's go!"
"Yes, Master."
A deep voice came from the Pagani's sound system.
The next moment—
"Vroom!"
The car's engine roared powerfully, then shot forward like an arrow.
Seeing that Chen Ye's hands hadn't touched the steering wheel and yet the car maneuvered through traffic with ease, Natasha was astonished.
"Has car technology advanced this much?"
Chen Ye chuckled, "Hurricane isn't just any car."
Natasha, not understanding, immediately asked, "Then what is it?"
She was a spy, after all.
Gathering information was almost instinctual for her.
The reason she left with Chen Ye was also to gather intel.
Chen Ye just smiled and shook his head. "Natasha, we've arrived."
At this point, the car had already stopped, and the passenger door opened automatically.
Natasha had no choice but to get out.
…
After dropping off Natasha, Chen Ye's car continued down the road.
"Master, that woman left something on me just now!"
After Hurricane spoke, the passenger seat began to transform, and a device resembling a tracker was extracted and presented to Chen Ye.
Chen Ye took the tracker, smiled slightly, and tossed it out the window.
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