Wherever the lasers swept, limbs were sent flying.
This was a massacre—a one-sided slaughter!
Upon witnessing this scene, Nick Fury shouted:
Nick Fury: Wait a minute! Isn't that the Lord of the Celestial Dome? Is he Kryptonian too? Why is he so powerful? Wasn't he supposed to be just an ordinary person?
[Human Torch]: A body of steel, laser beams from both eyes, flight ability... this sounds like Kryptonian technology, doesn't it?
[Richard]: There are only two explanations for this. One, this man is Kryptonian. Two, he mastered some terrifying gene fusion technique and stole Kryptonian powers!
President Bill: How is that even possible? What if Kryptonian abilities could be replicated at will?
Whitehall: Horrifying! That man... he stole the power of the beast and took it upon himself.
Everyone in the live broadcast room was gripped by fear. If Mr. Fantastic's analysis was correct, did that mean the Celestial Dome could mass-produce Kryptonians without limits?
[Richard]: Hmm! Come on, don't be so pessimistic. This kind of technology is likely unstable. It's impossible to perfectly replicate Kryptonian powers on a large scale. Otherwise, why would this so-called "Celestial Lord" be doing it himself?
President Bill: If that's true... it could be a blessing for humanity!
[Baron Citric]: A blessing? How did an idiot like you become President of the United States? With a demon like that walking the Earth, and you still think we're lucky?
[Pierce]: The Celestial Dome must be eradicated! This is no longer a threat to one nation—it's the fate of the entire world!
[Baron Citric]: I suggest the world powers launch a nuclear strike on Sokovia. Coincidentally, that Kryptonian woman is there as well. You could wipe out the entire Celestial threat with one blow.
President Bill: Hmm! Sorry, let's continue watching the broadcast. Launching nukes without authorization isn't a good idea.
On the battlefield, Isaac Leclerc was butchering Hydra soldiers at will while searching for his target.
I wonder if Wanda and her brother are in this castle?
We need to be careful. If we kill Wanda by accident before she awakens her powers, that would be a huge loss.
Isaac thought quietly to himself.
At that moment, a shell suddenly struck his head.
He saw several tanks descending a nearby hill—these were the latest models used by the U.S. military, the finest creations of Stark Industries.
Tony, who was watching the live feed, grew furious when he saw those tanks suddenly appearing in Sokovia.
You killed my father... and stole the weapons I created?
Does Hydra have no shame left at all?
Tony Stark: Wait! Why do you, you multi-headed freaks, possess all of Stark Industries' weapons?
Whitehall: Weapons are made to be used—they can't be restricted. Do you really think you can control all of Stark Industries? The world belongs to Hydra! You're nothing but a pawn!
[Baron Citric]: That's right! Honestly, most of Hydra's weapons were manufactured by Stark Industries.
[Tony]: You monsters...!
Tony, nearly on the verge of a heart attack, glared at the screen.
"Jarvis, tell me where these people are. I want to deal with these monsters myself!"
Tony clenched his teeth as he spoke.
Jarvis replied firmly:
"Sir, you haven't fully recovered yet."
"That doesn't affect my actions!"
Tony snapped impatiently.
"Follow my commands!"
Back on the battlefield—
Isaac looked at the tanks that had suddenly appeared. Though initially indifferent, he had now become intrigued.
"Boom!"
A massive shockwave erupted as Isaac suddenly vanished from his original position. When he reappeared, he was already standing atop one of the tanks.
"This turtle shell... I wonder how durable it is."
He glanced down at the tank beneath his feet, raised his right foot slightly, and then stomped hard.
"Boom!"
With another deafening explosion, the tank beneath Isaac was instantly reduced to a pile of rubble. A massive crater remained in its place.
Richard: How is this possible? Just moments ago, that bastard propelled himself using physical force at speeds faster than sound! That's near light speed, right? Is such velocity even biologically possible?
Hank: That's not even the most terrifying part. His kick just now unleashed hundreds of thousands of tons of force. And keep in mind, his foot only lifted about 20 centimeters.
This terrifying being used less than a tenth of his strength to generate such force! Doesn't his very existence defy biological evolution?
Ayesha: What a perfect being! If he could merge with my species, he would birth the most beautiful creature in the world! He's perfect... so addictive!
Nick Fury: Ayesha? How can an alien like you appear on Earth's live broadcast?
Ayesha: Are you seriously asking me, you filthy human? Earth's broadcast network is accessible to anyone within planetary range, regardless of race! Got it? You idiot!
Nick Fury: So you, an alien, snuck onto our planet without our permission?
Ayesha: What? Do you have a problem with that?
Nick Fury: "…"