Bab 109: Chapter 104: Beyond Awakening, The Terrifying Power of the Frozen Fruit
Tony Stark stood in shock, surrounded by an assembly of heroes. For a moment, he felt overwhelmed, but then a surge of excitement coursed through him. The death of War Machine, Colonel Rhodes, had shaken him to the core. He wanted justice for his best friend. Yet, Tony knew he alone was no match for Hao Longtao, the infamous Ice Demon. Determined to fight for justice and driven by the fear the Ice Demon instilled in the hearts of countless people, Tony took it upon himself to gather Earth's mightiest heroes.
Dr. Reed Richards, now known as Mr. Fantastic, had come to New York with a singular purpose: to stop the Ice Demon. The destruction of the Vatican, the obliteration of a carrier strike group, and the catastrophe at the port were deeds he could not ignore. Reed had developed a method to counteract the Ice Demon's freezing powers, and although Tony Stark considered himself among the smartest on Earth, he knew Reed's intellect and knowledge rivaled his own.
As a result, they decided to join forces, calling upon every super-powered individual they could reach. The Empire State Building, now fully booked by Tony, became the venue for their meeting. J.A.R.V.I.S. had sent out invitations to all who would listen. Together, Tony and Reed had created a sophisticated energy detector capable of tracking the Ice Demon's unique energy signature.
Victor von Doom, known as Doctor Doom, appeared at the gathering and was immediately noticed by Reed. However, Reed chose to set aside their long-standing rivalry for now.
"I hope you won't stir up trouble this time, Victor. We need your help to face the Ice Demon," Reed said sternly.
Victor von Doom's metallic voice was cold as he replied, "Reed, the Ice Demon's existence threatens all of us. Even humanity as a whole may fall victim to his power. If he unleashes his freezing energy unchecked, he could plunge the entire world into an ice age."
Reed's brow furrowed. He couldn't entirely dismiss Doom's warning, even if he felt skeptical. To freeze the entire planet was not a simple feat, but Doom's point was not lost on him.
"Yes, it's possible, but the world would have to reach a certain threshold of low temperature for that to happen. It wouldn't be immediate, and even then, it might be a temporary relief from the effects of global warming," Reed noted, his voice thoughtful but tense.
Victor von Doom's eyes narrowed as he scanned the room. He noticed powerful figures, including an ancient man with an oriental appearance, known to be the Lord of the Ten Rings, Wen Wu. He also spotted a tall, bald priest exuding a divine presence—his holy aura almost palpable.
"Listen carefully, Reed. The Ice Demon is not just any threat. He possesses powerful telepathy. He can invade minds and turn even the strongest among us into puppets," Doom warned.
Reed's expression turned grave. "You're serious?" he asked, his voice dropping.
"Yes. Those who died in New York heard one phrase in their minds before death: 'The hunting time begins.' This was no random massacre," Doom said with a twisted smile that sent chills through the room.
At that moment, a golden portal appeared, its shimmering edges illuminating the room. Gasps rippled through the assembly as many recognized the portal as Kamar-Taj's space magic.
"Impossible. That's the Sling Ring's power," whispered Wong, a magician from Kamar-Taj.
Ethan Hayes stepped through, a confident smile on his face. "I must thank the Ancient One for lending me this Sling Ring. I've grown quite fond of it," he said, his eyes sweeping the room filled with heroes and villains alike. Ethan glanced at his status panel:
Status Panel
• Wealth Value: 97.53675 billion points (usable to enhance abilities)
• Desire Points: 783.5 million points (usable for breakthroughs)
• Bloodline: Kryptonian bloodline (Level 1 gene lock), Human bloodline (Level 1 gene lock)
• Abilities: Mammoth Strength, Dragon Pulse, Biological Force Field
• Special Abilities: Frozen Fruit (Third Level, Mastery at Origin), Burning Fruit (Third Level, Mastery at Origin), Shining Fruit (Third Level, Mastery at Origin), Mind Mastery (Domination Level), Water Control Magic (Juggernaut Level), Man of Steel (Peak), Super Flight (Peak), Ice Breath (Peak), Heat Ray (Peak), Clairvoyance (Peak), Super Hearing (Peak)
• Skills: Phantom Fist (Transformation Realm), Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung Fu (Thirteenth Level, Peak), Omega Rays (Introductory)
• Tasks: Blue Blind Box (1)
His wealth and power had grown substantially, giving him the confidence to face even the most formidable foes. He assessed the room, noting familiar faces but also sensing a powerful presence emanating from Wen Wu and the Ten Rings on his arms.
"Ice Demon," Tony Stark called out, stepping forward in his Iron Man suit, anger and determination evident in his eyes.
Ethan sighed. "Tony, I'm disappointed. I thought you were smarter than this."
"You killed Colonel Rhodes," Tony said coldly.
"I suggest you reconsider who started this," Ethan replied, turning his gaze to Doom. "You were ready to spread my identity to the world, weren't you? To paint me as the villain so you could justify your actions."
Doom's eyes met Ethan's without flinching. "Your power makes everyone tremble. You are a true threat."
"Who gave you that confidence, Doom? Was it Wen Wu? Count Dracula hiding in the shadows? Or the Vatican's angels?" Ethan's voice dripped with disdain, and a wave of unease swept over the room. The power he emanated was suffocating, and even the strongest heroes shifted uncomfortably.
"Enough talk!" shouted the Thing, charging forward with a punch. His rocky fist collided with Ethan, who didn't move an inch.
"Is this all?" Ethan remarked, twisting the Thing's arm until it snapped. Ben howled in pain as Reed stretched out to pull him back.
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, ignited himself and launched flames at Ethan. The fire engulfed him, but he stood unaffected, his clothes turning to ash.
"Impressive flames, but your control is lacking," Ethan said, stepping forward. Johnny's eyes widened in disbelief. Doom unleashed lightning at Ethan, but it, too, was ineffective.
A cold mist surrounded Ethan as he exhaled, spreading through the room and causing those who touched it to freeze and disintegrate at the atomic level. Panic erupted, but a holy light from the priest blocked the icy breath just in time.
The priest glared at Ethan, lifting his cross. "You are guilty, demon."
"If your God were here in person, I might care," Ethan retorted, tightening his grip on Doom's neck.
The room fell silent as black frost enveloped Doom's body, consuming him entirely. The Ice Demon's power was far beyond what anyone in the room had anticipated.
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