Chapter 348
Welcome to the Sole Universe. Hode threw the Reality Stone invitations into the sky, and they transformed into a golden rain curtain covering the entire globe. Every raindrop reflected a different civilization's understanding of marriage and Eternity—the Temple of Hera in ancient Greece, the Eye of Horus in ancient Egypt, and even the Vulcan Salute from *Star Trek*. When the first drop of rain fell upon the mechanical core of the Villain Amalgam, all malice suddenly transformed into wedding ribbons and champagne bubbles.
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Diana's golden War Armor transformed into a liquid Nebula wrapping around Hode's shoulders, as the God of War Power etched marriage vows that transcended dimensions onto the ground. She suddenly let out a soft laugh, her fingertips flicking out twenty-seven versions of late-fee penalty notices—papers that were originally engraved with mortgages and judicial arbitrations had now all turned into the gold-embossed scraps of wedding invitations.
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"It looks like we are going to have twenty-seven weddings of the century." Natasha's mechanical finger popped a champagne cork, and a liquid rainbow blossomed into fireworks above the villain's wreckage. Felicia's tail wrapped around Hode's waist, the roots of Quantum Roses laid out a red carpet beneath everyone's feet, and Wanda's Chaos Magic was dyeing the dawn of the Initial Universe into twenty-seven gradients of pink.
Hode gripped Diana's hand tightly, suddenly noticing twenty-seven versions of Nick Fury standing in the shadows of the wedding altar. The mechanical prosthetic eyes of those Furys simultaneously projected a holographic countdown, but this time it displayed [** seconds remaining until the first first-kiss compensation]. The moment the countdown hit zero, all living beings in the Initial Universe heard twenty-seven versions of wedding bells—one accompanied by the Elvish chanting from *The Lord of the Rings*, another mixed with the Force resonance of *Star Wars*, and yet another version that was simply the cheerful steam whistle of Bikini Bottom from *SpongeBob SquarePants*.
Amidst the fragrance of the Quantum Roses, Hode finally understood the ultimate law of the Initial Universe: when all parallel versions of love, hatred, and resentment coalesce into the sole reality, even the villains would dance a waltz to the wedding march.
Chapter 528: Who Were You on a 'Honeymoon' with Earlier?
Hode and Tony walked out of the cave, the sunlight spilling over them and bringing a hint of warmth after surviving the disaster. Tony looked at Hode, his eyes full of curiosity: "Hode, how on earth did you get all these skills? And who were you on a 'honeymoon' with earlier, as you mentioned?"
Hode smiled faintly as the figures of Diana, Natasha, Felicia, and the others surfaced in his mind. He knew very well that in this Unified Universe, his love stories with them had only just begun, and the power brought by those relationships would become a crucial aid in his protection of the Universe.
"It's a long story, Tony. To put it simply, I have special bonds with some very extraordinary women, and each relationship allows me to acquire different abilities," Hodesaid.
Tony raised an eyebrow. "Sounds interesting. So, who do you want to rekindle your past connection with the most right now to get new abilities? After all, this Universe is full of dangers."
Hode pondered for a moment, and the first to come to mind was Wonder Woman Diana. Her powerful God of War Power, along with the tacit understanding they shared when fighting side-by-side, made her unforgettable to him. Furthermore, in the lingering warmth of their wedding in the Initial Universe, there seemed to be unfinished feelings between them.
"I want to go see Di—705u.com-53 Reading Club—ana," Hode said.
Tony nodded. "No problem, I can use my satellite system to help find her location. However, before she arrives, we have to head back to Stark Tower first. I need to properly study the chips of these Ultron Remnants to see how they actually operate."
The two returned to Stark Tower, and Tony plunged straight into the lab. Hode sat to the side, anticipating his reunion with Diana. Before long, Tony ran out of the lab in excitement.
"Hode, I've made a major discovery! These chips not only contain Ultron's core code, but they also integrate imprints of other Dark Powers. It seems someone is pulling the strings behind all this, trying to use the remnants of Ultronto disrupt the peace of the Universe," Tony said.
Hode frowned. "Who could it be? In this Unified Universe, there are far too many unknown forces."
Just then, the tower's alarm suddenly blared. Tony quickly switched to the surveillance feed, only to see a group of bizarre-looking creatures flying toward the tower. These creatures emitted an evil aura, their eyes gleaming with an eerie light.
"Looks like trouble is here again." Hode stood up, the electronic pupil on the back of his neck beginning to blink.
Tony also quickly donned his War Armor. "Let's go, let's meet them."
The two stepped outside the tower and engaged the creatures in battle. Hode unleashed the roots of the Quantum Roses, attempting to bind these creatures. However, these creatures seemed to possess special abilities; they could easily break free from the roots' restraint and even fire powerful energy beams to counterattack.
"These guys are tough to deal with, Hode. You have to think of something," Tony shouted from within his War Armor.
Hode's heart stirred. He realized that perhaps he needed to raise his intimacy with Diana as quickly as possible to obtain new abilities to deal with this crisis. Focusing his mind, he continuously recalled the moments he spent with Diana, attempting to establish a connection with her through his thoughts.
At the very moment he was distracted, a creature seized the opportunity to pounce on him. Seeing this, Tonyimmediately fired an energy beam, knocking the creature back.
"Hode, be careful! Don't get distracted during a fight," Tonyshouted.
Hode took a deep breath and refocused his energy. He began to unleash a power that fused twenty-seven versions of the energy spectrum, forming a powerful Energy Shield to block the creatures' attacks. Meanwhile, he continued to call out to Diana with his mind.
Suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, and Diana appeared on the battlefield holding the Spear of Truth. Her golden War Armor gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, and the God of War Power surged within her.
"Hode, I'm here." Diana's voice was like heavenly music, warming Hode's heart.
"Diana, you're finally here. These creatures are very troublesome; we need to face them together," Hode said, looking at Diana with eyes filled with joy.
Diana nodded. She raised the Spear of Truth high, and her God of War Power transformed into a massive beam of energy, shooting toward the creatures. Struck by this immense power, the creatures shrieked in pain one after another.
Hode seized the opportunity to cast Quantum Siphon, gathering the surrounding energy into his hands to form a massive Energy War Hammer. Fighting side-by-side with Diana, the Energy War Hammer and the Spear of Truthcomplemented each other, forcing the creatures into a steady retreat.
In the heat of the battle, the chemistry between Hode and Diana grew stronger and stronger. With just a single glance or movement, they could understand each other's intentions. Hode could feel his intimacy with Diana steadily rising, and a new power surged within his body.
"Diana, I feel a new power awakening inside me," Hodesaid excitedly.
Diana smiled faintly. "Then let us use this power to completely eradicate these evil creatures."
With that, the two exerted their strength simultaneously, gathering all their power together to form a massive energy storm. The energy storm swept toward the creatures, swallowing them whole.
After the battle ended, Hode and Diana stood amidst the ruins, gazing at each other. Hode could feel that the bond between him and Diana had deepened yet another layer.
"Diana, thank you for arriving in time," Hode said.
Diana gently held Hode's hand. "We are partners, and we are friends. In this Unified Universe, we should support each other."
Just then, Tony walked over. Looking at Hode and Diana, he smiled and said, "It looks like the two of you have made some new progress. However, now is not the time for romance. I just received word that similar crises have broken out elsewhere. It seems someone is orchestrating a massive conspiracy behind the scenes."
Hode nodded. "Exactly, we must find the mastermind as soon as possible. Diana, are you willing to join me, alongside the Avengers and the Justice League, to confront this crisis?"
Diana said without hesitation, "Of course I am. Protecting the peace of the Universe is our shared responsibility."
Thus, the three of them immediately swung into action. First, they contacted the other members of the Avengers, and Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and others arrived one after another. Next, using a special communication method, they established contact with the Justice League—Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman(Diana's companion in the Justice League), the Flash, and others also expressed their willingness to join the fight.
At the joint headquarters of the Avengers and the Justice League, everyone sat in a circle, discussing their strategy to handle the crisis.
"Judging by the current situation, these crises seem to have erupted simultaneously, and there is some sort of connection behind them. I suspect someone is utilizing the remnants of Ultron and other Dark Powers, aiming to trigger a global disaster," Batman said.
Tony nodded. "I agree with your assessment. I've analyzed these Ultron chips and found that they all point to a mysterious location. Perhaps that is the mastermind's Base."
Hode stood up. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's set out immediately, destroy their Base, and drag the mastermind out."
Everyone nodded in agreement. A joint operation spanning two superhero teams was about to unfold.
On the way to the mysterious location, Hode and Diana sat in the same aircraft. He looked at Diana, his heart filled with gratitude and love.
"Diana, with you by my side, I feel completely empowered," Hode said.
Diana leaned against Hode's shoulder. "Me too, Hode. No matter what difficulties we face, we can confront them together."
Just then, the aircraft suddenly shook violently. An alarm blared, and the pilot shouted, "Oh no, we're under attack!"
Looking through the windows, everyone saw a fleet of aircraft flying toward them, bearing a mysterious emblem.
"It seems the enemy already knows we're coming. Everyone, prepare for battle!" Captain America shouted.
A fierce dogfight ensued. Hode and Diana fought side-by-side, unleashing their respective abilities to engage the enemy in a life-or-death struggle. Hode continuously deployed the roots of the Quantum Roses and his Energy War Hammer to attack the enemy aircraft. Diana, on the other hand, brandished the Spear of Truth, repelling the approaching enemies one by one.
During the battle, Hode suddenly felt a powerful energy fluctuation coming from ahead. He was startled, realizing that this energy fluctuation might be originating from the mastermind.
"Diana, I feel a powerful energy ahead. Perhaps the mastermind is right there; we need to speed up," Hodesaid.
Diana nodded. "Alright, let's charge through."
The two piloted their aircraft, breaking through the enemy's defensive line and flying toward the source of the energy fluctuation. Meanwhile, the other members of the Avengers and the Justice League were also engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy in the rear, attempting to buy them time.
As Hode and Diana neared the source of the energy fluctuation, a massive Base came into view. The area surrounding the Base was heavily fortified with various defense systems and enemies.
"It seems this is the mastermind's lair," Hode said.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly. "Then let's break in and unmask them."
The two leapt down from the aircraft and charged toward the Base. A final showdown that would decide the fate of the Universe was about to begin...
Chapter 529: Diana, Watch Out!
The moment Hode and Diana landed, the surrounding enemies surged toward them like a tidal wave. These enemies came in all shapes and sizes—some were as massive as small mountains, while others were as swift as lightning. Brandishing all kinds of bizarre weapons, they launched a frenzied assault on the two.
"Diana, watch out!" Hode shouted, quickly summoning the roots of the Quantum Roses to bind several enemies closing in on them. Shimmering with a faint blue light, the roots tightened continuously in an attempt to completely trap them. However, these enemies seemed to have undergone some sort of special enhancement; as they struggled desperately, the roots actually showed signs of being torn apart.
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Diana's eyes hardened, and she raised the Spear of Truthhigh, the God of War Power gathering at the tip of the spear into a dazzling light.
"Hah!" She shouted, thrusting the Spear of Truth forward fiercely. The light, like a sharp sword, instantly pierced through the bodies of several enemies.
Those enemies fell with screams, but even more swarmed in from all directions.
"This can't go on, Hode. We need to find a way to break through their defensive line and charge directly into the Base," Diana said to Hode while swinging the Spear of Truth.
Hode nodded. He knew deeply that he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible.
He concentrated, and images of his time with different female superheroes began to emerge in his mind, attempting to draw strength from those memories and increase his intimacy with them to gain new abilities.
Suddenly, he recalled the tacit cooperation he had with Black Widow Natasha during a mission, and his heart stirred as a new power surged within him.
"Diana, buy me some time!" Hode shouted.
Diana didn't speak, fighting even more fiercely instead. The Spear of Truth in her hand danced flawlessly, beating back the approaching enemies one by one.
Hode seized the opportunity to close his eyes, fully sensing the newborn power within him.
He felt his body seemingly wrapped in an invisible energy, and the surrounding Quantum Energy began to converge toward him crazily.
When he opened his eyes again, they flashed with a strange light.
He waved his hands, and the surrounding Quantum Energy instantly condensed into countless sharp Quantum Flying Knives.
These flying knives shot toward the enemies like meteors, and wherever they went, enemies fell one after another.
"Now, Diana!" Hode shouted.
Diana understood immediately, and she rushed toward the gate of the Base side-by-side with Hode.
They fought their way through and finally arrived before the gate of the Base.
However, the gate was tightly shut, and it was surrounded by various high-tech defensive devices.
"It seems we need to find a way to open this door," Hodesaid with a frown.
Just as they were contemplating a strategy, a low laugh suddenly came from inside the Base.
"Do you think you can break in so easily? Too naive!" A voice came from the loudspeaker.
Hode and Diana looked at each other, both filled with vigilance.
Hode shouted loudly: "Who are you? Why are you creating these crises?"
The voice sounded again: "Who I am is not important; what is important is that you will both die here today. This Universe is about to welcome an unprecedented transformation, and you are nothing but sacrifices for this transformation."
"Stop playing games!" Diana shouted angrily. "If you have the guts, come out and face us directly!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the gate of the Baseslowly opened, and a powerful energy fluctuation surged out from within.
Hode and Diana felt this energy, and their hearts tightened. They walked cautiously toward the interior of the Base.
The interior of the Base was eerie and terrifying, with lights flickering unpredictably.
They moved along the corridor, with strange sounds coming from around them from time to time.
Suddenly, a group of mechanical monsters rushed out from the walls on both sides.
These mechanical monsters had strange shapes; some had sharp claws, while others were equipped with powerful weapons.
"Hode, look out!" Diana shouted, brandishing the Spear of Truth and charging forward.
Hode was not to be outdone; he unleashed his Quantum attacks, which had integrated his new abilities, shooting beams of energy at the mechanical monsters.
During the battle, Hode felt that the tacit understanding between himself and Diana was getting better and better.
They cooperated with each other, one responsible for attacking and the other for defending, driving the mechanical monsters back step by step.
However, the mechanical monsters seemed endless, constantly surging out from every corner.
"We won't be able to keep this up physically," Hodethought, feeling secretly anxious.
Just then, he suddenly remembered the time he spent with Felicia, and that feeling of agility and nimbleness welled up in his heart.
His heart stirred, and the energy within him changed again.
His figure flashed, shuttling between the mechanical monsters like a ghost.
Every one of his attacks was incredibly precise, specifically targeting the weak points of the mechanical monsters.
Diana was shocked when she saw Hode's change, but she quickly understood Hode's intention and cooperated with him even more vigorously.
With their joint efforts, the mechanical monsters were finally all eliminated.
They continued to walk toward the depths of the Base.
The further they went, the stronger the energy fluctuations they felt.
Finally, they arrived in front of a huge room.
The door of the room slowly opened, and a figure stood inside.
This figure was shrouded in a layer of black mist, making it impossible to see their face.
But Hode and Diana could feel the powerful aura emanating from this figure, which made them feel a sense of palpitation.
"You have finally come," the figure said slowly, their voice low and hoarse.
"Are you the mastermind behind all this?" Hode asked vigilantly.
The figure let out a strange laugh: "That's right, it is me. I have been waiting for this day, waiting to completely destroy this Universe and then rebuild a new order that belongs to me."
"In your dreams!" Diana shouted angrily. "We won't let you succeed."
"Just you?" the figure said disdainfully. "You have no idea how powerful my strength is. However, since you have delivered yourselves to me, I will deal with you first."
As he spoke, the figure waved his hand, and a powerful Dark Energy surged toward Hode and Diana.
Hode and Diana quickly dodged to the side; the Dark Energy grazed their bodies and blew a large hole in the wall behind them.
"Such strong power," Hode exclaimed inwardly. He knew that he and Diana had to give it their all to have any chance of defeating this powerful enemy.
He and Diana looked at each other, and both exerted their power simultaneously.
Hode unleashed the Quantum Storm, which fused multiple abilities, and the surrounding space began to distort as Quantum Energy surged crazily.
Diana pushed her God of War Power to the limit, and the Spear of Truth shone brightly.
The two rushed toward the figure, the Quantum Storm and the God of War Power working in concert to form a powerful torrent of energy.
The figure, however, was completely unafraid; he waved his hands, and a black barrier appeared in front of him, blocking the torrent of energy.
"Is that all you've got?" the figure mocked.
Hode and Diana's hearts tightened, but they didn't give up.
They constantly adjusted their attack methods, trying to find the weak point of the black barrier.
During the intense battle, Hode suddenly felt that the emotional connections between himself and the different female superheroes became tighter, and new waves of power kept surging within him.
He concentrated his spirit, fusing these powers together to form an unprecedentedly powerful energy.
He shouted loudly and blasted this energy fiercely at the black barrier.
At the same time, Diana also exerted her full God of War Power, echoing Hode's attack.
Under this powerful attack, the black barrier began to crack, and finally shattered with a "bang."
The figure was slightly stunned, clearly not expecting Hode and Diana to be able to break through his defense.
"It seems I underestimated you," the figure said, "However, the game has only just begun."
As he spoke, the black mist on the figure's body began to roll, and his body also changed.
His size became larger and larger, and the aura on his body became more and more terrifying.
Hode and Diana felt this aura, and their hearts were filled with gravity.
They knew that the next battle would be even more difficult, but they didn't retreat; instead, they held each other's hands tightly, preparing to face this final confrontation that would decide the fate of the Universe...
Chapter 530: Have We... Succeeded?
Hode and Diana looked at each other, their eyes burning with determined fighting spirit.
Although the enemy in front of them had become increasingly terrifying, the belief in their hearts to protect the Universe had not diminished in the slightest.
"Hode, this guy is not easy to deal with, we must be careful," Diana said in a low voice, the Spear of Truth in her hand trembling slightly, as if it too felt the coming intense battle.
Hode nodded, feeling the surging energy within him that had fused multiple powers. He knew deeply that he could not have the slightest retreat at this moment and must give his all.
He turned his head to look at Diana, his eyes full of trust: "Diana, let's go together. No matter what he becomes, we will be able to defeat him."
The giant figure let out a roar, the sound echoing in the room like thunder.
He waved his hands violently, and a black energy storm swept toward Hode and Diana.
Wherever the storm passed, space was torn into black cracks, as if it wanted to swallow everything up.
"Look out!" Hode shouted, quickly casting a Quantum Shield.
The shield flashed with colorful light, protecting him and Diana tightly within it.
The black energy storm struck the shield, emitting a deafening roar, and the shield was impacted until it kept trembling, its light becoming dim.
Diana gritted her teeth, continuously injecting the God of War Power into the Spear of Truth, and the light at the tip of the spear became increasingly dazzling.
She seized the opportunity, shouted loudly, and thrust the Spear of Truth toward the chest of the giant figure.
The Spear of Truth was like a bolt of lightning, instantly piercing through the black energy storm and speeding toward the target.
However, the giant figure seemed to have been prepared. He reached out a huge palm and easily grabbed the Spear of Truth.
Diana only felt a powerful force coming along the shaft of the spear, and she almost couldn't hold onto the weapon in her hand.
She pulled hard, but discovered that the Spear of Truthwas like being clamped by iron pliers, not moving at all.
"Hmph, you want to hurt me with just this little skill?" The giant figure let out a mocking laugh, and he threw with force, flinging Diana along with the Spear of Truth away.
Diana tumbled a few times in the air and fell heavily to the ground.
"Diana!" Hode's heart tightened; he couldn't care about the endurance of the shield, directly dispelling the Quantum Shield and rushing toward Diana.
He helped Diana up and asked with concern: "Are you alright?"
Diana shook her head, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were filled with anger: "I'm fine. This guy is too arrogant; we cannot let him succeed."
Just then, the giant figure launched an attack again. He lifted a huge foot and stomped down fiercely toward Hodeand Diana.
The ground began to tremble under the huge pressure, as if it would collapse at any moment.
Hode's eyes hardened, and he quickly picked up Diana and cast Quantum Teleportation.
A light flashed, and they instantly appeared behind the giant figure.
Hode put Diana down, then quickly formed hand seals, and the surrounding Quantum Energy began to converge crazily.
"Quantum Storm, erupt!" Hode shouted loudly, blasting the gathered Quantum Energy toward the giant figure.
The Quantum Storm was like a roaring dragon, rushing toward the enemy with the momentum of destroying the heavens and the earth.
The giant figure felt the threat from behind; he turned around violently, crossed his hands in front of his chest, and attempted to block the attack of the Quantum Storm.
The Quantum Storm struck his arms, emitting a violent explosion.
The huge impact force shook him back repeatedly, and the ground beneath his feet was plowed into a deep gully.
"A bit interesting." The giant figure stabilized his form, and the black mist on his body became even thicker.
He let out a roar, and a circle of black flames appeared around his body; the flames danced, emitting a chilling aura.
"Hode, this guy seems to have become stronger," Dianasaid with a frown, and she gripped the Spear of Truthtightly again, ready to welcome the new battle.
Hode nodded. He could feel that the aura emanating from the giant figure was even more terrifying than before.
But he didn't have the slightest fear; instead, a strong fighting spirit surged in his heart.
He recalled the time he fought side-by-side with Captain Marvel Carol in the Universe, and that spirit of forging ahead fearlessly welled up in his heart.
Chapter 349
"Diana, let's go! This time, we must show him what we're made of," Hode said, a confident glow radiating from his body.
The two rushed towards the giant figure once again. Dianabrandished the Spear of Truth, launching a frontal assault, each of her attacks empowered by the God of War Power, boasting terrifying might. Hode utilized his Quantum Shiftability, moving rapidly around the giant figure, searching for a weakness.
The giant figure fought back with both hands, fending off Diana's attacks while trying to grab Hode. His attacks rained down like a tempest, leaving Hode and Dianastruggling to keep up.
During a fierce clash, Diana's Spear of Truth was burned red-hot by the giant figure's black flames, and her arm was scalded, sending a wave of sharp pain through her. She gritted her teeth, enduring the pain as she fought on.
Seeing Diana injured, Hode felt a pang of heartache. He focused his mind, attempting to draw more strength from his memories with Wonder Woman. Suddenly, he felt his emotional bond with Wonder Woman grow even tighter, and a warm, powerful energy surged into his body.
"Diana, hold on!" Hode shouted. He unleashed a Quantum Holy Light fused with Wonder Woman's power. A dazzling beam of light shot from his hand, illuminating the entire room like the Sun. Wherever the light touched, the black flames were extinguished, and the giant figure was blinded by the glare, unable to open his eyes.
Seizing the opportunity, Diana let out a sharp cry, pushing her God of War Power to its absolute limit before leaping up to thrust at the giant figure's head. Carrying immense force, the Spear of Truth instantly pierced through the giant figure's defenses and plunged into his head.
The giant figure let out a miserable shriek as his body began to tremble violently. Black mist poured continuously from his wound, and his massive frame began to shrink.
"I-Impossible... How could I lose to you..." the giant figure roared in denial, his voice growing fainter and fainter.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, the giant figure's body suddenly exploded. A powerful energy Impact swept outwards in all directions; unable to dodge in time, Hode and Diana were struck head-on by the Impact.
They felt a colossal force hit them, sending their bodies flying like kites with severed strings. They tumbled several times in the air—705u.com-53 Reading Club—and then crashed heavily onto the ground.
"Cough, cough..." Hode coughed a few times. He felt as if his internal organs had been shifted out of place, the pain unbearable. He struggled to sit up and looked at Dianabeside him.
Diana's condition was no better. Her body was covered in wounds, and blood stained her battle armor red. She fluttered her eyes open, looked at Hode, and said weakly, "Hode, did we... succeed?"
Just as Hode was about to answer, he suddenly felt an even more terrifying aura emanating from the depths of the room. His heart clenched, and he looked up to see a massive black vortex appearing in the center of the room, with black lightning continuously crackling within it, as if some horrifying entity was about to emerge.
"It seems the real trouble has only just begun..." Hode said through gritted teeth. Enduring the pain racking his body, he stood up and helped Diana up as well. They huddled close together, staring warily at the black vortex, ready to face the new challenge...
Chapter 531: The Spirit of Never Giving Up Burns in His Heart
Supported by Hode, Diana barely managed to steady herself. Looking at the constantly spinning black vortexthat exuded an eerie aura, she furrowed her brow. "Hode, the aura coming from this vortex is several times more dangerous than that guy just now. What should we do?"
Hode took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He felt the energy fused from multiple powers still flowing slowly within him. Although his body was aching and exhausted, his conviction to protect the Universe kept him from backing down. "Diana, no matter what is inside, we cannot retreat. Perhaps our other comrades from the Avengers and the Justice League are also fighting similar dangers elsewhere. We must buy time for them, and for this Universe."
Diana nodded firmly, gripping the Spear of Truth tightly as her God of War Power surged faintly within her. "That's right, Hode. We face this together."
Just then, a massive black arm suddenly reached out from the black vortex. It was covered in black scales, each gleaming with a cold, eerie light. The arm clawed viciously at Hode and Diana, tearing through the air and producing a sharp, whistling sound wherever it passed.
"Watch out!" Hode shouted. He quickly deployed a Quantum Shield, enveloping them both. The black arm slammed heavily against the shield with a deafening boom. The shield trembled violently, its light flickering erratically.
Seizing the opportunity, Diana channeled her God of War Power into the Spear of Truth. With a loud shout, she thrust the Spear of Truth at the black arm. Carrying immense force, the Spear of Truth struck the arm but only left a shallow wound. Black blood seeped from the cut, emitting a pungent odor.
Pain stung the black arm, and it retracted violently. A low roar echoed from the black vortex, sounding like an angry howl.
"The defense of this arm is incredibly strong," Diana said, panting heavily, her eyes reflecting a touch of gravity.
Hode furrowed his brows, pondering a counterstrategy. He recalled the time he spent with Scarlet Witch Wanda, and her powerful Chaos Magic surfaced in his mind. With a stir in his heart, he attempted to draw the power of Chaos Magic from his emotional connection with Wanda.
Suddenly, he felt a mysterious and powerful force surge into his body. His hands began to glow with a red light, carrying the aura of Chaos Magic.
"Diana, I have a new power. Let's try again," Hode said, his eyes filled with confidence.
The two rushed towards the black vortex once more. With a wave of Hode's hands, the red Chaos Magic swept toward the black vortex like wildfire. Wherever the Chaos Magic reached, the rotation of the black vortex seemed to slow down, and the black lightning inside became somewhat erratic.
Brandishing the Spear of Truth, Diana followed closely behind Hode. Spotting an opportunity, she thrust into the black vortex once again. This time, the Spear of Truthpierced through the gap created by the Chaos Magic, penetrating deep into the vortex.
A more furious roar echoed from the black vortex, and immediately after, a massive black head emerged from it. The head sported two giant horns, and its eyes resembled burning black flames, exuding a spine-chilling aura.
"Insignificant ants, how dare you challenge my majesty!" The black head let out a low, terrifying voice that reverberated through the room, making Hode's and Diana's ears ache.
Fearless, Hode shouted back, "No matter who you are, we will not let you destroy this Universe!" With that, he increased the output of his Chaos Magic, and the red glow grew even more dazzling.
The black head opened its massive maw, spewing a torrent of black flames. The flames surged toward Hode and Diana, warping the very space they passed through.
Diana quickly deployed her God of War Shield, protecting them both. The black flames clashed against the shield with a sizzling sound, and cracks began to appear on its surface.
"Hode, these flames are too powerful! The shield won't hold much longer," Diana said anxiously.
Hode's heart tightened. While maintaining the output of his Chaos Magic, he racked his brain for a solution. Suddenly, he recalled the agility and nimbleness he felt when he was with Black Cat Felicia. He decided to try combining Chaos Magic with his Quantum Shift ability.
Focusing his mind, the energy within him began to flow rapidly. In a flash, he vanished from the spot with Diana, leaving the black flames to strike empty air.
They materialized at the side of the black head. Seizing this chance, Hode condensed his Chaos Magic into a massive red sword and thrust it toward the black head's eye.
Sensing danger, the black head snapped its eye shut. The red sword struck its eyelid but could not penetrate any further. Letting out a roar, the black head thrashed, flinging Hode and Diana away.
The two tumbled through the air a few times before crashing heavily onto the ground.
"Cough, cough..." Hode coughed again. He felt his body reaching its absolute limit, yet the aura of the black head remained formidable.
Struggling to her feet, Diana looked at Hode, her eyes filled with worry. "Hode, we can't go on like this. We need to come up with a new—705u.com-53 Reading Club—strategy."
Hode nodded, trying to calm himself down. Just then, he suddenly recalled the powerful energy resonance he experienced when teaming up with Captain Marvel Carol. With a stir in his heart, he decided to attempt a deeper energy fusion with Diana.
"Diana, let's try fusing the God of War Power with my various abilities. Perhaps we can unleash an even greater force," Hode said.
Looking at Hode, a flash of determination crossed Diana's eyes. "Alright, Hode. I trust you."
The two reached out and gripped each other's hands tightly. Feeling the flow of the God of War Power within Diana, Hode began to guide his own Quantum Energy, Chaos Magic, and the powers he had obtained from other female superheroes to fuse with Diana's God of War Power.
A powerful and mysterious force was born between them, causing the surrounding space to warp. A multi-colored light shimmered around their bodies, growing brighter and brighter until it illuminated the entire room.
Sensing this formidable power, the black head let out a terrified roar and tried to attack once more. However, before it could strike, Hode and Diana had already completed their energy fusion.
"Go, destroy this evil!" Hode shouted. Unleashing their power simultaneously, they blasted the fused energy toward the black head.
A massive, dazzling pillar of light shot from their hands, hurtling toward the black head like a cosmic meteor with World-destroying momentum. The black head tried to dodge, but was left far behind by the speed of the light pillar.
The light pillar struck the black head instantly, triggering a deafening explosion. Under the Impact of the light pillar, the black head began to disintegrate, its black scales falling away and black blood splattering everywhere.
However, just as the black head was about to be completely destroyed, a powerful suction suddenly surged from the black vortex, drawing the dissipating black energy back in. The rotation of the black vortex accelerated once more, and an even more terrifying aura emanated from within.
"This is bad. The vortex seems to be absorbing energy to recover," Diana said anxiously.
Hode gritted his teeth. He knew he and Diana had already given their all, but they couldn't give up now. He recalled his deep affection for Wonder Woman Diana, and the spirit of protecting justice and never giving up burned in his heart.
"Diana, we can't give up. Just hold on a bit longer," Hodesaid, his eyes filled with resolve.
The two gathered their remaining strength once more, preparing to face the next wave of attacks from the black vortex. Within the black vortex, an even more massive and terrifying figure gradually emerged, its body radiating an endless aura of darkness, as if it were the amalgamation of all evil in the Universe.
"Insignificant creatures, do you think you can stop me? This Universe is destined to be destroyed by me, only to be reborn under my control," the terrifying figure spoke in a low, majestic voice filled with disdain and mockery.
Hode and Diana huddled close together. Staring at the increasingly clear, terrifying figure, they felt no retreat in their hearts. They knew the upcoming battle would be the hardest of their lives, but they were ready. To protect this Universe and to protect each other, they would fight to the very end...
Chapter 532: What... What on Earth Is This?
Cold sweat seeped from Hode's palms, and their shared warmth passed through where his hand clasped Diana's. He could feel Diana's God of War Power trembling slightly—a precursor to overexertion—while the powers within himself, which once flowed like a babbling brook, had now become intermittent.
"Hode, what... what on Earth is this?" Diana's voice carried a trace of trembling, yet her gaze remained steadfast—a resilience forged through countless battles.
Gritting his teeth, Hode tried to make his voice sound steady. "I don't know. But no matter what it is, we can't let it have its way." Scenes of his time with different female superheroes flashed rapidly through his mind: the tacit understanding when fighting alongside Black Widow Natasha under the moonlight, the affectionate gazes exchanged with Scarlet Witch Wanda amidst interwoven magic, the soaring ambition while flying through the Universe with Captain Marvel Carol... The various abilities he had once acquired seemed to stir within him, yet they were difficult to fully mobilize due to his depleted energy.
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The terrifying figure in the black vortex slowly raised a giant claw, its blades shimmering with a cold light, as if a mere wave could tear the entire space asunder.
A powerful pressure surged toward them, leaving Hodeand Diana nearly breathless.
"Diana, we have to find a way to interrupt its charging." Hode whispered, his eyes locked on the terrifying figure's movements, searching for any opening.
Diana nodded slightly, taking a deep breath as she concentrated the last of her God of War Power into her feet.
With a powerful kick off the ground, she shot toward the terrifying figure like an arrow released from a bow.
Her figure streaked through the darkness in a golden light—the final blossoming of her God of War Power.
"You seek death!" The terrifying figure roared, swinging its claw down fiercely at Diana.
Wherever the claw passed, space fractured and distorted, as if the entire Universe itself were trembling at this strike.
Hode's heart tightened; disregarding his own exhaustion, he pushed himself to the limit to unleash his Quantum Shift ability.
His body vanished instantly, reappearing in front of Dianathe next moment.
Crossing his arms over his chest, he attempted to shield her from the blow with his own body.
"Boom!" The immense Impact made Hode feel as though his internal organs were being shattered, and his body was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.
Seeing this, a flash of anxiety crossed Diana's eyes; she quickly caught up to Hode and pulled him into her arms.
"Hode, are you alright?" Diana asked anxiously, her voice laced with a hint of tears.
Hode managed to squeeze out a smile. "I... I'm fine, just a little tired."
Looking into Diana's worried eyes, a warm current surged through his heart.
He knew that in this perilous moment, they were each other's strongest support.
Just then, the terrifying figure launched another attack.
It opened its massive maw, unleashing a beam of black energy.
The beam roared toward Hode and Diana like a giant black dragon.
Hode and Diana exchanged a look, knowing they had to go all out this time.
Hode focused his mind, attempting once more to draw power from his emotional connections with various female superheroes.
The scene of teaming up with Captain Marvel Carolflashed through his mind, and the powerful energy resonance stirred his heart.
"Diana, lend me your God of War Power!" Hode shouted.
Without a moment's hesitation, Diana placed her hands on Hode's back, continuously channeling the God of War Power from within her into him.
Hode felt a surge of immense power flooding into his body; his previously acquired abilities seemed to reawaken, surging endlessly within him.
"Quantum Impact!" Hode roared, thrusting his hands forward.
A massive Quantum Impact shot from his palms.
The Impact, shimmering with multicolored light, collided fiercely with the black energy beam.
"Boom!" With a deafening roar, the entire space trembled.
The Quantum Impact and the black energy beam canceled each other out, erupting in a burst of blinding light.
When the light faded, the terrifying figure seemed to have been significantly impacted, its body swaying slightly.
"Perfect!" A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Diana's eyes.
She seized the opportunity to raise the Spear of Truth high, condensing the God of War Power into a dazzling orb of light at its tip.
"Wrath of the War God!" Diana shouted as she hurled the Spear of Truth at the terrifying figure.
The Spear of Truth, imbued with immense power, shot toward the terrifying figure like a meteor.
The terrifying figure sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but it was already too late.
The Spear of Truth struck its chest with precision, and the orb of light exploded within its body, emitting a blinding radiance.
The terrifying figure let out a roar of agony, its body beginning to tremble violently.
Black scales fell away, and black blood gushed out like a fountain.
However, the terrifying figure did not fall.
Enduring the pain, it once again gathered the Dark Powerwithin its body.
A black shield appeared around it, blocking Hode and Diana's attacks.
"Hmph, you think you can defeat me with just this?" The terrifying figure sneered, its voice dripping with disdain.
Looking at the black shield surrounding the terrifying figure, a sense of powerlessness washed over Hode and Diana.
They knew they had given everything they had, yet it seemed they still couldn't overcome this formidable foe.
"Is there... really no other way?" Diana's voice was laced with a hint of despair.
Hode gritted his teeth. He looked at Diana, a flash of determination in his eyes.
"No, there must be a way. We cannot give up. For this Universe, for the people around us, we must keep fighting."
Just then, a thought flashed through Hode's mind.
He recalled his training sessions with Wonder Woman Diana (at different stages) on Paradise Island—those grueling yet heartwarming memories.
He felt a power welling up from the depths of his heart: the belief in upholding justice and never giving up.
"Diana, let's try using our psychic power." Hode said.
Diana was slightly taken aback, but she quickly understood what Hode meant.
She nodded, clasped hands with Hode, closed her eyes, and began to focus.
Their minds gradually merged, forming a powerful psychic force.
Like an invisible blade, this force pierced toward the depths of the terrifying figure's soul.
The terrifying figure seemed to sense the threat of this psychic force, letting out a terrified roar as it tried to resist the intrusion.
But Hode and Diana's psychic power was too overwhelming; like a surging tide, it relentlessly battered the terrifying figure's soul defenses.
"No... impossible!" The terrifying figure's voice was laced with fear, and its body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Sensing the terrifying figure's resistance waning, Hode and Diana increased their psychic output.
Cracks began to appear in the black shield surrounding the figure, and its eyes grew unfocused.
"Now!" Hode roared. He and Diana exerted their strength simultaneously, condensing their psychic power into a powerful energy wave and blasting it at the terrifying figure.
The energy wave struck the terrifying figure instantly, shaking its body as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer.
The black shield shattered completely, and its soul suffered severe damage.
The terrifying figure let out a shrill scream as its body began to gradually dissipate.
The rotation of the black vortex slowed, and the dark aura within began to fade away.
Hode and Diana watched the terrifying figure fade away, both breathing a sigh of relief.
They knew they had finally won this grueling battle.
However, before they could even celebrate, a powerful surge of energy erupted from the fading black vortex.
A more mysterious and terrifying aura emanated from it, causing Hode and Diana's newly relaxed nerves to tense up once more.
"What... what is happening now?" Diana asked in horror.
Hode frowned, his eyes filled with vigilance.
"I don't know, but it seems our battle is far from over..."
Chapter 533: Welcome to... the Real Battlefield
Hode's hand clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white from the strain.
Diana's breathing was rapid and heavy beside his ear; he could feel her body tense, an instinctive reaction honed by years of combat.
He turned his head to look at her resolute profile.
Its outline appeared especially moving in the dim light, yet it was also tinged with a heartbreaking weariness.
"Diana..." Hode spoke softly, his voice trembling ever so slightly.
"This time... it might be even more difficult than we imagined."
Diana's gaze remained locked on the depths of the black vortex, as if she could pierce through that endless darkness to uncover the secrets hidden within.
"Whatever it is, we have no way back now."
Her words were simple and firm, radiating an unquestionable determination, much like the Spear of Truth she gripped in her hand.
A complex array of emotions surged within Hode.
He knew well of Diana's bravery and resilience, but he was even more acutely aware of how insignificant their current power was in the face of this unknown, formidable enemy.
He recalled the moments spent with those female superheroes from the "705u.com-53 Reading Club"—every battle fought side by side, every emotional connection forged, had granted him new abilities.
Yet now, in the face of such absolute power, these abilities seemed vulnerable.
"Must we... really go that far?" Hode pondered inwardly, a crazy and dangerous idea taking shape in his mind.
Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the black vortex.
It was tall and twisted, its entire body shrouded in a layer of black mist.
One could only faintly discern a vaguely human outline, yet it possessed several thick tentacles, each tipped with an eerie, ghostly light.
"Ants..." The figure let out a low, grating sound, as if from the depths of the abyss.
"You dare to challenge my majesty? Today, you shall all die here."
Hode and Diana exchanged a look, seeing the resolve in each other's eyes.
Without a moment's hesitation, they charged toward the terrifying figure simultaneously.
Diana leaped high, the Spear of Truth in her hand whistling through the air as she struck fiercely at the figure's head.
Hode unleashed his Quantum Shift ability, instantly reappearing behind the figure, his hands gathering a powerful surge of Quantum Energy as he blasted it at its back.
However, with a mere flick of a tentacle, the terrifying figure easily blocked their attacks.
Diana felt an immense force travel through the Spear of Truth, numbing her arm and nearly causing her to lose her grip on her weapon.
Hode was struck hard by another tentacle, his body sent flying like a cannonball before crashing heavily into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Hode!" Diana cried out, wanting to check on him, but was caught by another of the terrifying figure's tentacles, which wrapped around her ankle.
The tentacle was as hard as steel, and no matter how she struggled, she could not break free.
"Diana..." Hode struggled to his feet, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.
Looking at the trapped Diana, a surge of intense anger and self-reproach welled up within him.
"It's my fault for being so useless... I couldn't protect you..."
"No, Hode, this isn't your fault." Diana shouted, her eyes still filled with determination.
"We haven't lost yet. As long as we have breath in our lungs, we must never give up!"
Hode took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
He knew he couldn't panic now; he had to come up with a countermeasure as quickly as possible.
He focused his mind again, attempting to find new power from his emotional connections with the female superheroes.
Suddenly, a scene flashed through his mind: executing a secret mission with Black Widow Natasha.
It was a stormy night, and they had taken shelter in an abandoned factory, huddled together for warmth.
Natasha's gentle gaze and soft words seemed to still echo in his ears.
In that moment, their bond had deepened, and he had gained a special ability from Natasha—Mind Insight.
"Mind Insight..." Hode's heart stirred.
He closed his eyes and focused, attempting to activate the ability.
Soon, blurry images appeared before his eyes—the inner World of the terrifying figure.
He saw its anger, its fear, its loneliness... It turned out that this seemingly powerful entity had a hidden, unknown fragility deep within.
"Diana, I've found its weakness!" Hode opened his eyes and shouted.
"Its heart is filled with fear and anxiety. If we attack its psychic defenses, we have a chance to defeat it!"
A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Diana's eyes.
She nodded and said, "Alright, let's do it together!"
Hode used his Quantum Shift ability again, instantly appearing beside Diana.
He reached out and took her hand, and in that moment, their minds seemed to merge.
They focused their spirit, channeling their combined power to form a powerful psychic shockwave.
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"Psychic Impact!" the two shouted simultaneously, and that mental shockwave, like a sharp arrow, shot towards the depths of the terrifying figure's soul.
The terrifying figure seemed to sense the threat of this power; it let out a terrified roar, attempting to use its tentacles to block the shockwave.
However, this power, condensed from love and belief, was too strong, easily piercing through its defenses and striking directly at its soul.
The terrifying figure's body began to tremble violently, its tentacles flailing wildly as it let out bursts of painful roars.
Its eyes became dazed and fearful, as if it had seen the thing it feared most deep within its heart.
"Now is the time!" Hode and Diana exchanged a glance; they knew this was their final chance for a counterattack.
Diana broke free from the restraints of the tentacles and leaped high into the air, the Spear of Truth in her hand gathering a powerful God of War Power.
That light was as dazzling as the Sun, as if intending to illuminate this endless darkness.
"Wrath of the War God: Ultimate Judgment!" Dianashouted, thrusting the Spear of Truth fiercely at the terrifying figure.
At the same time, Hode also unleashed his most powerful Quantum attack.
He pushed his hands forward, and a massive beam of Quantum Energy shot from his hands, echoing with Diana's Spear of Truth to form a World-destroying power.
The terrifying figure wanted to dodge, but its body was locked by this powerful force, unable to move.
It could only watch helplessly as those two forces rushed towards it, letting out a desperate roar.
"Boom!" With a loud noise, the entire space trembled.
The Quantum beam and the Spear of Truth struck the terrifying figure simultaneously, erupting in a burst of intense light.
That light was like a nuclear explosion, instantly swallowing everything around it.
Hode and Diana were sent flying backward by the powerful shockwave, crashing heavily to the ground.
They felt as if their bodies were about to be torn apart, the pain unbearable.
But they couldn't care about that; they struggled to get up, nervously watching the place where the light was dissipating.
As the light gradually faded, they saw that the terrifying figure had vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a devastated battlefield.
The black vortex also stopped spinning, and the dark aura within it was gradually dissipating.
"Did we... succeed?" Diana asked weakly, her voice carrying a hint of uncertainty.
Hode looked at everything around him, his heart filled with doubt.
He did not know if the terrifying figure had truly been destroyed, nor did he know if a greater conspiracy was hidden behind this.
Just then, the ground beneath their feet suddenly began to shake violently.
Huge cracks spread out from beneath their feet, as if the entire World were about to collapse.
"What is happening?" Hode shouted in terror.
Before they could react, a powerful suction force came from underground, sweeping them into the endless darkness.
In the darkness, they heard a low and mysterious voice, as if it came from another World.
"Welcome to... the real battlefield..." the voice said, carrying a hint of playfulness and mockery.
Hode and Diana struggled in the darkness; they did not know what awaited them, but they knew that this battle was far from over.
Chapter 534: This Time, We Must Succeed
Hode and Diana continued to fall within that powerful suction force, surrounded by endless darkness, as if there were no end.
Hode held Diana's hand tightly, trying to give her some comfort, even though his own heart was filled with fear and unease.
"Diana, don't be afraid, we will definitely find a way out." Hode shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the darkness.
Diana nodded; although there was a hint of panic in her eyes, there was more determination.
"Hode, I believe in you, and I believe we will definitely overcome this difficulty."
Suddenly, a faint light appeared ahead.
That light was like a lighthouse in the darkness, bringing them hope.
They swam hard towards that light, and as the distance closed, they discovered it was a huge gate of light.
The moment they passed through the light gate, the sight before them left them greatly shocked.
They were in a strange space, surrounded by colorful light, as if they were in a dreamlike World.
However, the air in this World was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if countless dangers were hidden within.
"Where... exactly is this place?" Diana looked around vigilantly, gripping the Spear of Truth in her hand tightly.
Hode frowned, trying hard to think.
"I'm not sure either, but I feel that this place is definitely not simple. We need to be careful."
Just then, a group of strange-looking creatures swarmed out from all directions.
These creatures were of various forms; some looked like huge insects, others like monsters with wings. They let out bursts of roars and lunged at Hode and Diana.
"Diana, prepare for battle!" Hode shouted, quickly unleashing his Quantum Shift ability. He instantly appeared behind one of the creatures, gathered Quantum Energy in his hands, and blasted its back.
The creature let out a scream and was knocked flying.
Diana was not to be outdone; she leaped high, the Spear of Truth in her hand whistling through the air as she thrust it fiercely at another creature.
The Spear of Truth easily pierced through the creature's body, and blood splattered everywhere.
However, the number of these creatures was simply too large; they came in waves, like a tide.
Hode and Diana gradually began to feel the strain, and some wounds appeared on their bodies.
"This won't work; we need to find a way to break through." Hode shouted while fending off the creatures' attacks.
Diana nodded; she observed the surrounding environment and discovered a huge Energy Shield not far away.
"Hode, let's go over there and see if we can break through that Energy Shield."
The two fought as they moved towards the direction of the Energy Shield.
When they got close to the Energy Shield, they found mysterious runes flickering on it, seemingly protected by a powerful force.
"This Energy Shield looks hard to break through." Hodesaid, frowning.
Diana took a deep breath, raised the Spear of Truth in her hand high, and gathered all her strength.
"No matter how hard it is, we have to try. Hode, are you ready?"
Hode nodded, concentrating his mind, trying to find new power from his emotional connections with those female superheroes.
This time, the scene of fighting side by side with Captain Marvel Carol in the Universe appeared in his mind.
That was during an intense interstellar war, where they fought against an evil alien fleet together.
Carol's powerful energy burst, along with the tacit understanding between them, made Hode feel an unprecedented power.
At that moment, he gained a special ability from Carol—Energy Amplification.
"Energy Amplification!" Hode's heart stirred. He unleashed this ability, and suddenly a dazzling light erupted around his body; his power was greatly enhanced.
"Diana, let's do it together!" Hode shouted.
The two exerted their strength simultaneously; Dianathrust the Spear of Truth fiercely at the Energy Shield, while Hode injected the amplified energy into the Spear of Truth.
Under their combined attack, the runes on the Energy Shield began to flicker, emitting bursts of roaring sounds.
"A little more effort!" Hode gritted his teeth and said.
Finally, a crack appeared on the Energy Shield, and it grew larger and larger.
The two seized the opportunity and rushed through, with the angry roars of those creatures behind them.
When they passed through the Energy Shield, the scene before them changed once again.
They arrived in a huge palace, with various strange statues placed around the palace, emitting a mysterious aura.
In the center of the palace, there was a huge throne, and a mysterious figure sat on the throne.
That figure was shrouded in a layer of light, making it impossible to see their face, but it exuded an awe-inspiring aura.
"Welcome, brave warriors." The mysterious figure let out a deep and majestic voice.
Hode and Diana looked at each other vigilantly.
"Who are you? And what is this place?" Hode asked.
The mysterious figure slowly stood up, the light gradually fading, revealing his face.
It was a man with a handsome face but a hint of evil charm; his eyes revealed a deep wisdom and powerful strength.
"I am the Guardian of this space, and also the examiner for your current trial. You have come here because you have been chosen to take on the heavy responsibility of saving the World." The mysterious man said.
"Saving the World? What exactly is going on?" Dianaasked, puzzled.
The mysterious man smiled slightly; he raised his hand, and a light gathered in his hand, forming various images.
In the images, Earth was facing an unprecedented crisis, various evil forces were rising, and the Avengers and the Justice League were in trouble in their battles against them.
"Look, this is Earth right now. And you, Hode, Diana, you possess special abilities and missions. Hode, through your relationships with different female superheroes, you have gained various powerful abilities. Diana, you are the Amazon God of War, possessing unparalleled combat power and courage. The two of you, joining forces, will become the key to saving the World." The mysterious man said.
Hode and Diana exchanged a glance, a strong sense of mission welling up in their hearts.
"We are willing to take on this responsibility, but we need to know, what should we do?" Hode asked.
The mysterious man nodded, reached out his hand, and a light shot into Hode's mind.
"I will give you some clues and guidance, but the real battle still requires you to face it yourselves. During this process, you will encounter more challenges and dangers, but as long as you trust and support each other, you will definitely succeed."
Hode felt that there was more information in his mind, which were hints about the strongholds of the evil forces and key clues.
"Alright, now you can set off. Good luck." The mysterious man said.
Hode and Diana bowed to the mysterious man, then turned and walked towards the exit of the palace.
When they walked out of the palace, they found that they had returned to the place where they had previously fought those creatures, but those creatures had vanished without a trace.
"Hode, what should we do next?" Diana asked.
Hode looked at the clues in his hand and said: "According to these clues, we must first go to a mysterious undersea Base, where an important plan of the evil forces might be hidden."
The two did not hesitate at all; they unleashed their respective abilities and flew towards the direction of the undersea Base.
During the flight, Hode's mind was full of thoughts.
He thought of the bits and pieces of time spent with those female superheroes; every relationship had made him stronger and had made his determination to save the World even firmer.
"Diana, this time, we must succeed." Hode said.
Diana nodded, her eyes filled with determination.
"That's right, for Earth, for the people we love, we must not fail."
As they gradually approached the undersea Base, they felt a powerful energy fluctuation.
That energy fluctuation contained an evil aura, making them inevitably increase their vigilance.
"It seems this is the place we are looking for." Hode said.
The two slowly landed at the entrance of the underwater Base, which was heavily defended.
Hode and Diana exchanged a glance, then charged toward the entrance simultaneously... A new battle was about to begin.
Chapter 535: Get the Avengers and Justice League Ready
As soon as Hode and Diana approached the entrance, a sharp alarm suddenly sounded.
The Base's defense system was instantly activated, and laser beams shot out from the surrounding walls, weaving into a dense web of fire.
"Careful!" Hode shouted.
He quickly used his Quantum Shift ability, teleporting with Diana into the gaps between the laser beams.
Diana steadied herself, waved the Spear of Truth in her hand, and an Energy Shield expanded, temporarily blocking the subsequent incoming lasers.
"Charging in like this isn't going to work. We need to find the control hub for the defense system."
Hode frowned, his eyes scanning the surrounding environment rapidly.
Diana nodded. Relying on her keen perception, she detected a faint energy fluctuation near the entrance.
"Over there, there seems to be an abnormal energy reaction." She pointed to a corner on the left side of the entrance.
The two carefully approached that corner, avoiding several waves of attacks from suddenly appearing Mechanical Guards along the way.
When they arrived at the corner, they discovered a hidden control panel.
Hode reached out, attempting to crack the password of the control panel.
However, the password seemed very complex; his fingers tapped rapidly on the panel, and beads of sweat gradually formed on his forehead.
"Hode, let me try." Diana said, sticking the Spear of Truthto the side, and gathered a mysterious energy in her hands, gently pressing them onto the control panel.
Her gaze was focused and determined, as if she were engaged in a silent contest with the control panel.
A moment later, the control panel emitted a faint buzzing sound, the laser beams of the defense system gradually weakened, and finally stopped firing.
"Success!" Hode said excitedly.
The two did not hesitate anymore and quickly rushed into the underwater Base.
The corridors inside the Base were intricate and complex, filled with a pungent smell of chemical agents.
They moved along the corridors, encountering patrolling soldiers from time to time.
"These soldiers don't look right." Hode looked at the soldiers with dull eyes and mechanical movements, a sense of unease rising in his heart.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, easily knocking down several approaching soldiers.
"They look like they've been controlled by some kind of power." She said.
Suddenly, a low roar came from ahead, and a huge mechanical monster rushed out from a corner of the corridor.
This mechanical monster was massive, its body exuding a cold metallic light, its eyes flashing with red light, and it constantly spewed flames from its mouth.
"Diana, look out!" Hode shouted, quickly using his Quantum Shift ability to appear at the side of the mechanical monster, gathering Quantum Energy in his hands and blasting it towards its legs.
However, the mechanical monster's legs were extremely sturdy, and Hode's attack only made it wobble slightly.
Diana took the opportunity to leap high, the Spear of Truthin her hand carrying immense power as she thrust it towards the mechanical monster's head.
The mechanical monster seemed to sense her attack; it violently shook its head, using its head armor to block Diana's strike.
The Spear of Truth collided with the armor, sending sparks flying.
"This guy is too hard to deal with." Hode said, panting heavily.
Just then, an image of being with Black Widow Natashasuddenly flashed in Hode's mind.
It was during a secret mission where the two of them infiltrated an enemy's Base.
Natasha's agile movements and calm mind left a deep impression on him.
At a critical moment, Natasha had taught him a technique for using the environment for tactical coordination.
"Diana, let's change our strategy. I'll draw its attention, and you find an opportunity to attack its weak point." Hodesaid.
Diana nodded, quickly stepping back a few paces to put some distance between herself and Hode.
Hode used his Quantum Shift ability again, moving rapidly around the mechanical monster, attacking it from time to time to draw its attention.
The mechanical monster was enraged by Hode's attacks, and it wildly swung its huge claws, trying to grab Hode.
Diana took the opportunity to carefully observe the mechanical monster's body and discovered a visible energy core on its back.
This energy core seemed to be its power source and also its weak point.
"Hode, its back, the energy core!" Diana shouted.
Hode understood immediately. He teleported behind the mechanical monster, gripping its body tightly with both hands, trying to steady himself.
Diana leapt high, the Spear of Truth in her hand gathering all her strength, and thrust it fiercely toward the energy core.
With a "squelch," the Spear of Truth pierced through the mechanical monster's armor and stabbed into the energy core.
The mechanical monster let out a deafening roar; its body began to tremble violently, then it collapsed with a crash, splashing a huge amount of water.
The two successfully dealt with the mechanical monster and continued to move deeper into the Base.
When they arrived at a huge room, they discovered a massive transparent container in the center of the room, filled with a liquid emitting an eerie glow, and something seemed to be wriggling inside the liquid.
"What is this?" Diana asked vigilantly.
Hode was just about to approach and observe when suddenly, the liquid in the container began to churn violently, and a huge figure slowly rose from the liquid.
It was a monster pieced together from various mechanical parts and biological tissues; its body was massive and twisted, exuding a nauseating aura.
"It seems this is an important experimental result of the evil forces." Hode clenched his fists, his eyes revealing a firm determination.
The monster let out a roar and charged toward them.
Its speed was extremely fast, and it arrived in front of Hodeand Diana in an instant.
Hode quickly used his Quantum Shift ability to avoid the monster's attack.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth and engaged the monster in close-quarters combat.
However, the monster's strength was immense, and every one of its attacks carried powerful Impact force.
Diana gradually began to feel strained; her arm was scratched by the monster's claws, and blood stained her sleeve.
"Diana, are you alright?" Hode shouted anxiously.
"I'm fine, Hode. We cannot give up." Diana said, gritting her teeth.
Just then, a scene of being with Scarlet Witch Wandaappeared in Hode's mind again.
Wanda's powerful Chaos Magic had amazed him.
During a battle, Wanda had taught him how to use inner emotions to trigger even greater power.
Hode took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and recalled the bits and pieces of time spent with those female superheroes; those wonderful memories and deep emotions surged in his heart.
When he opened his eyes again, a firm light flickered in his gaze.
"Energy Resonance!" Hode shouted, unleashing a brand new ability.
Circles of colorful energy ripples began to appear around his body, and these energy ripples resonated with the energy on Diana's body.
Diana felt a powerful force surge into her body, and her strength was greatly enhanced.
She leapt high, the Spear of Truth in her hand blooming with dazzling light, and thrust it fiercely toward the monster's heart area.
The monster seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge Diana's attack, but Hode used his Quantum Shiftability to appear behind it, tightly hugging its body and restricting its movements.
"Now!" Hode shouted.
Diana's Spear of Truth, like a bolt of lightning, instantly pierced through the monster's heart.
The monster let out a shrill scream; its body began to disintegrate gradually, and finally turned into a cloud of black smoke that dissipated into the air.
"705u.com-53 Reading Club" The two successfully defeated the monster and continued to search the room, finally finding the important plan documents of the evil forces.
The documents detailed their conspiracy to use this bio-mechanical fusion technology to create a more powerful monster army, thereby conquering the World.
"We must rush to bring this news back and get the Avengers and Justice League ready." Hode said.
Diana nodded, and they quickly left the underwater Base.
When they flew out of the water, the sky was already beginning to turn white with dawn.
They knew that a more difficult battle was still waiting for them, but they were not afraid, because they had firm belief and a mission in their hearts.
"Hode, what should we do next?" Diana asked.
Hode looked into the distance, his eyes revealing a determined expression.
"We will first return to the Avengers headquarters, hand the plan documents over to them, and then formulate a response strategy together. This time, we must completely crush the evil forces' conspiracy."
The two did not hesitate anymore, accelerated, and flew toward the direction of the Avengers headquarters.
Meanwhile, a decisive battle concerning the fate of the World was quietly beginning...
Chapter 536: Why Do You Want to Create These Monsters?
Hode and Diana sped all the way, the wind whistling in their ears.
Both of them knew clearly the weight that this plan document carried.
Hode's mind was filled with thoughts, recalling the journey of fighting side-by-side with Diana; every tacit cooperation, every mutual support in moments of crisis, all made his feelings for Diana grow deeper.
"Diana, after this mission is over, let's find some time to properly relax." Hode turned his head to look at Dianabeside him, his eyes full of tenderness.
Diana was slightly stunned, then a faint smile curved at the corners of her mouth.
"Sure, but before that, we must first ensure that this Worldwon't fall into crisis again."
Her voice was firm and powerful, but that smile was like a ray of sunshine, lighting up Hode's heart.
Soon, they arrived at the Avengers headquarters.
The headquarters was bustling, and when everyone saw them return, they gathered around one after another.
"Hode, Diana, you've finally returned. How is the situation?" Captain America asked with an anxious face.
Hode handed the plan document to the Captain.
"Captain, this is the conspiracy of the evil forces that we found. They are attempting to use bio-mechanical fusion technology to create a monster army and conquer the World."
The Captain took the document and quickly browsed through it, his expression becoming increasingly grave.
"This is no small matter; we must immediately hold an emergency meeting and formulate a response strategy."
Inside the conference room, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.
Everyone sat around the conference table, looking at the contents of the document, their brows locked in a frown.
"Once these monsters are created, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Iron Man Tony broke the silence first, his fingers tapping lightly on the tabletop, his eyes revealing a glint of contemplation.
"We must first find their manufacturing Base and destroy it." Thor swung Mjolnir in his hand and said loudly.
"But the problem is, we don't know where their Base is." Black Widow Natasha analyzed calmly.